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The Compulite/Stagetec Distribution stand was as busy as ever. The Dlite range of consoles was launched, featuring a touchscreen and external monitor, 20 playbacks and interfaces for Ethernet, SMPTE, MIDI, audio and DMX input. The latest addition to the Vector series of consoles, the Vector Green, was on display along with Vector iControl, which uses a Compaq iPAQ pocket PC as the control surface for a Vector console. New for the CompuDIM range of digital dimmers was the CompuSINE module.

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An abundance of new products on the Harman Group stand: from BSS comes Soundweb London, a CobraNet DSP matrix operating at 48 or 96kHz, with latency down to 1.333 millisecs. Configurable in/out channels, improved DSP efficiency (up to twice the ability of the old green Soundweb, thanks to improved algorithms) and plug-and-play TCP, DHCP and Auto IP. The software also allows integration with Crown PIP modules so you can address, monitor and control individual Crown amplifiers.

AKG presented the WMS 400 - a new wireless mic unit in a 1U package. It's fully compatible with the 4000 series but comes at a lower price point; features include the smallest belt pack in its class, and eight-hour operation from two AA batteries (re-charger unit available). No programming is done on the belt pack, just the rack unit; the only real compromise is the fixed mic heads (no interchangeable capsules) so

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The newest followspot from Lycian is the Midget II. Aimed at schools, churches and small theatres it features a new dichroic glass reflector, six-colour boomerang, new cam-operated brake plus an easy, no-tool lamp change. It is available in the UK with an 800W halogen lamp.
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RoscoLab launched 'Light Relief Yellow 313', designed by LD Rick Fisher on behalf of the Light Relief Charity. This will offer additional exposure to the charity and profits from sales of 313 will be donated Light Relief. Stan Miller, Rosco's president, commented: "We see this as an opportunity to give something back and support those who have supported us so well for more than 30 years in Europe."

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ShowMagic featured its latest Vista V8 version integration software for the control of sound, lighting and video sources via DMX or RS232. This can all be sequenced, pre-programmed and scheduled to run at specific times of the day as 'Mood control', easily overseen by non-technical staff.

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The new Nion (Network Input Output Node), part of the MediaMatrix tool kit, is Peavey's latest advance on the existing system. Effectively, Nion allows centralized or distributed processing. Available in two variants - n6 with six DSP engines and n3 with three - both are enclosed in 2U rack packs. The PVDJ DAI is the inevitable latest approach to the DJ programme source music interface, a hardware/software package that allows intuitive access to digital audio files, in arguably an even better form than the traditional disk spinning method. The DAI (Digital Audio Interface) allows real-time re-mixing from MP3, cda and wav files.

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UK - After an 18-month break The Hives made their UK debut performance at the Carling Reading and Leeds festivals and have continued to travel the UK, putting on their notoriously dramatic live shows in promotion of their new album 'Tyrannosaurus Hives'. SSE Hire supplied the audio for the tour installing a Nexo Geo Tangent array system for the Brixton Academy show. After using the Nexo Geo T at the Carling summer festivals Dave Lamb (FOH) specified the system for the Brixton show. The system included 28 Geo T 4805 cabinets, 6 Geo T 2815 cabinets and 16 CD18 sub-bass cabinets driven by Camco amplification. Dave Lamb mixed on a Midas XL4 with a range of Yamaha and Lexicon effects and Mark Nicholls (monitors) used a Midas XL3 with Klark Teknik EQ and SSE MB4 stage monitors.

Fredrik Holmstedt, who handed over monitors for the UK tour to Mark Nicholls in order tofulfil the role of

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From Specialz, AtLast - a good name for a long-awaited product - is a DMX-controlled fully dimmable ballast for fluorescents. The ballast is integral, does not require a dummy load, works with all makes of tube, and besides providing smooth dimming from 0-100% also features mains in/out, allowing up to 20 units to be linked together from a single 16A feed. Also from Specialz, fully legal festoon lighting running on three-core 4mm² cable (most such commercially available lighting is unearthed) complete with inbuilt bulb guards.

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Formed in May this year, Traxon UK enjoyed its first PLASA promoting 'Mood Light' panels. Supplying via a UK distributor network, the Mood tiles are a flat fronted without a frame, and the latest version features a reflector that acts as a mirror when the unit is not illuminated. Traxon has also just teamed up with German company e:cue to offer a full range of DMX control options.

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Iceland - The island nation of Iceland enjoyed the show of a lifetime in July when Metallica inaugurated the new Egilshöllin indoor soccer stadium in ReykjavÌk. For the premier music show at the venue, local production company Exton-Kastljos ehf, in conjunction with UK rental company Sound Hire, provided a large Meyer Sound rig with 32 MILO high-power curvilinear array loudspeakers at its core.

In addition to the large MILO complement, Exton and Sound Hire between them also supplied 24 M3D-Sub directional subwoofers, 12 650-P high-power subwoofers, 12 MSL-4 horn-loaded long-throw loudspeakers (including eight for flown side fills), and eight UPA-1C compact wide coverage loudspeakers for front fill (the only conventionally-powered cabinets in the system), mounted below the stage lip. Four DS-4P horn-loaded mid-bass loudspeakers provided additional suspended side fill. Everythi

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American company Rose Brand, a supplier of fabric and custom-sewn goods, was at PLASA for the first time. Josh Jacobstein said the company was hoping to give visitors to PLASA a taste of products they might not be familiar with and reactions from visitors were extremely favourable. Triple E was sharing the stand and showing its interactive quotation software for Triple E track systems.

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A stunning 54m x 12m starcloth covered the rear wall of Earls Court throughout the show: ShowTex with ShowLED, who were having a great show, supplied it. Other products included Phosphor Foil, which allows you to capture light and hold it for several minutes, and offers spectacular blacklight effects!

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Steeldeck Sales had a busy show with a steady stream of potential customers. The company was showcasing work it has undertaken and also showing its refinements on the knob used to lock components together - making assembly easier.

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Though we've become accustomed to the Guinness hospitality of Bandit Lites, there is serious purpose to the company's presence. This year Bandit extend its lighting activities, providing all the equipment for London Fashion Week, while its sales staff has expanded with the arrival of Lester Cobrin. Bandit also announced that it has joined the Vari*Lite dealer network.

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New stands from Mobiltech include the APLtek 5500 and 6500. Equipped with the KBS key block system and low loading, these can be used on uneven ground and have one leg that can rest up against a wall. The SpTEK wind-up stands are now available in black.

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A stage monitor that is also suitable for distributed installs; the 115XT HiQ is the latest offering from L-Acoustics. A bi-amped two-way, with 15" and 1.4" drivers, the cabinet is capable of delivering 1800W peak on the low end and 500W peak for the HF. Dispersion is axi-symmetrical 50° (+/- 10°). Launched in June, these monitors are currently in use on the Phil Collins tour. Soundvision is a new 3D modelling product designed for use with all L'Acoustics products. As the name suggests, the software provides 3D modelling facilities for sound designers to assess product behaviour and coverage in known physical environments.

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UK tsg, the national media programming and system design company recently announced the appointment of David Ridout as technical manager. Ridout previously worked for Middlesex Sound & Light and Tape Techniques; two well regarded installation companies, therefore Paul Kemp, tsg's operations manager had already witnessed first-hand Ridout's specifying, project management and installation skills, and moved quickly to secure his employment at tsg.

Ridout is equally thrilled to join tsg, and commented: "for a long time I have respected the entertainment environments that tsg provide for its many customers, and when I heard that there was an opening at tsg, I made sure that Paul Kemp knew I was interested". The move coincided with tsg securing the media supply and installation contract across 500 stores of the female fashion giant New Look, an account that was previously

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Cirro Lite featured a new Dedolight 200D for daylight - a small film light based on the DLH 150 tungsten lamp, available with soft box kit and lens attachments that can be run off batteries via an inverter. The ProLight 1200 searchlight was interesting: capable of projecting up to 100ft and running off a 13A supply.

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RVE, distributed by its UK distributor ESP, revealed its new Hydra Plus lighting control board, which controls 2048 channels and offers Ethernet and remote options. A new range of Dimkit dimmers was launched, available in different formats for self assembly.

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The new G2 Evolution wireless mic system from Sennheiser offers eight hours of life from a pair of AA rechargeable batteries, pilot tone squelch, the usual 'available channel' scanning, and a nice strong visual fault indicator. Two new headworn mics, HSP2 and HSP4 are both lightweight: 2 is omni-directional, 4 cardioid. The e935 and e945 vocal mics, super and hyper cardioid join the e900 series of mics respectively. Typical features are high gain before feedback and presence boost: the e902 is designed specifically for low end, bass guitar and kick drum applications, while the e904 is intended as a dedicated snare drum mic with very short body and a fast transient response.

D.A.S. Audio, represented in the UK by Sennheiser, presented the Aero 48, the big brother of the Aero 28 line array. Main cabinet features a typical twin 15", four 8" mids and two 1" compression drive

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After the launch of the MiniPro flat panel loudspeaker at last year's PLASA, this year Fane Acoustics introduced it's 'little brother', MicroPro. The new version is A4-size, with a maximum depth of 40mm. Able to be disguised with paint or artwork, both versions are designed for schools, bars, clubs, hotels and municipal buildings.
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