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Czech Republic - Robe Show Lighting's new ClubWash and ClubSpot 250 CT range of fixtures is now in full production, following its launch at PLASA and LDI 2004. The new Robe Club range has been specifically designed for club and discotheque applications and builds on the huge popularity of Robe's XT Series in this market. The Club Series combines the latest technology with plenty of creative scope and Robe's unparalleled reputation for "affordability without compromise".

It's also been developed after listening to feedback from VJs, lighting designers/operators and owners and operators active in this demanding, fast moving environment - which has enabled Robe to deliver the products they really want. Both Wash and Spot fixtures carry a comprehensive range of fixtures and

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UK - The Picture Works, one of the world's most comprehensive and pioneering video services companies, has placed an order for two Barco XLM H25 projectors. Established in 1996, and with offices in Wales and London, The Picture Works will add the 27000 lumen projectors to its rapidly growing range of specialized hire equipment, making it the first company in the UK to have the XLM H25s on its fleet - a move which the company believes will place it firmly on the map of heavyweight events companies.

Barco's impressive XLM H25 projector, the first DLP projector with a native wide-screen aspect ratio, native 2048x1080 resolution and 27000 lumen light output, is ideally suited to ultra wide screen projections. Robin Wealleans, managing director of The Picture Works, explained his decision to choose Barco: "The XLM H25 offers a functional design, fully sealed DMD engine and an a

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UK - The legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool's Mathew Street has purchased two Soundcraft mixing consoles as part of a major equipment upgrade. Cavern director Bill Heckle opted for a large-frame 48-channel MH3 to mix monitors from the FOH position. Heckle explained: "With the improvement of the club's infrastructure we needed to give the place a boost with the standard of equipment we could offer visiting production crews and our own LIPA engineers. We initially spoke to two companies but were more comfortable with Soundcraft as their desks convert theory into practice and I know I will get the after-sales service."

But with limited available space, he was advised by Soundcraft's live sound sales manager, James Baker and Adlib Audio's Andy Dockerty - who has a long relationship with both the club and Soundcraft - that the better solution would be to opt for the smalle

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UK - In September 2004, London's legendary music venue, The Camden Palace, was re-launched as KOKO following a multi-million pound refurbishment. KOKO's traditional focus on live music influenced its re-design: an 80sq.m stage is available for live bands, while a new DJ booth, which extends over the dance area from the first floor of the club, features London's first installation of two Pioneer DVJ-X1 DVD turntables that enable DJs to manipulate video in exactly the same way as if they were using CD decks. Synchronized digital audio and video can be mixed so that real-time digital video scratches, loops, tempo control and instant cues are all possible.

KOKO wanted to design an exceptional audio experience for performers and customers. Technical manager Santi Arribas was intrigued by the visual possibilities presented by the DVJ-X1. He says, as a technical person I was not sure

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UK - London-based wireless specialist Hand Held Audio has expanded its hire stock with the purchase of 16 channels of Sennheiser 1046 system. The system, favoured by broadcasters and West End theatre, is part of Hand Held's planned expansion for their rental operation, say the company. The chosen format was two of the 1046 receiver racks with eight modules in each, 16 of the SK3063 belt pack transmitters and 20 MKE2 Gold lavalier microphones. Hand Held's existing stock of SKM5000N hand-held transmitters with the Neumann K105 capsule and their SK5012 miniature belt pack transmitters will be integrated into the system to provide broadcast clients with a comprehensive choice of favoured kit.

First job for the new equipment was at the Royal Variety Performance at the Coliseum Theatre, broadcast on Wednesday 15 December. As part of a huge radio microphone system put together by the

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USA - The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed the claims of a patent application filed by Meyer Sound pertaining to the company's MAPP Online acoustical prediction software. The patent describes a method of providing acoustical response predictions for a modeled loudspeaker system over a communications network. In the case of MAPP Online, an Internet-enabled client-server system lets modeling software running on a server at Meyer Sound's headquarters provide the computational "back end" to GUI software running on the user's local computer. Allowance of the claims is a significant step preceding the award of a patent. The patent, when issued, will be the 35th US or international patent issued to Meyer Sound since its founding in 1979.

As described in the company's patent application, the techniques employed by MAPP Online provide a number of

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UK - The growing influence of musician, writer and producer Tony Moore in breaking new talent at The Bedford in Balham - where the Shakespearean Globe Theatre is now packed four nights a week - has led to a radical overhaul of the performance infrastructure, including the live sound mix. "We've always tried to work with the best gear that's available at the time," says Moore, "but the shows at The Globe can be quite complex in their line-ups." However, the new Soundcraft GB Series, he says, is sufficiently flexible to mix any line-up - from a solo acoustic singer-songwriter to a full band ensemble.

"We have 32 channels of line or mic input plus four stereo channels, so instead of using channel returns for FX we can dedicate four stereo channel returns for four stereo FX returns without losing any of the 32 channel inputs. Having that number of channels

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USA - Considered to be the world's largest "reggaeton" event, the Megatón 2004 concert brought together some of the biggest names of this musical genre, which originated in Puerto Rico. The four-hour concert was held in October in New York's Madison Square Garden; D.A.S. Aero line array systems provided the sound reinforcement for reggaeton's leading artists such as Tego Calderon, Daddy Yankee and Don Omar, to name but a few.

The New York-based sound reinforcement specialist Abe, V Systems Inc headed by Abraham Viera, used 24 Aero 48 large format line arrays, flown 12 per side from a height of 65 ft. Flown beneath each of the main arrays by means of the AX-Combo rigging adapter, were four Aero CA-28A powered compact line array systems, used as down-fills to cover the rows closest to the stage.

Reggaeton's characteristic predominance of heavy bass, made the low fr

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UK - The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a consultation document in order to elicit views about the fee levels to be established under the Licensing Act 2003. The consultation period ends this Thursday, 23 December. The fees relate in part to applications for authorisations to provide regulated entertainment, and also include fees for notices for temporary events. Before finalizing the fee levels, the DCMS aims to consult as widely as possible on the appropriate level for these fees. The consultation document can be viewed here.

Local Authorities are lobbying the secretary of state claiming that the proposed fees s

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Sweden - Leading Swedish PA supplier Music & Lights A/B has added a new Nexo GEO T tangent array system to its inventory: the company now carries the entire range of Nexo sound reinforcement products. Music & Lights has invested in 24 T4805 full-range and four T2815 down-fill cabinets, with four CD18 subbass systems. This order can, if required, be mixed and matched with their existing GEO S array system, providing exceptional flexibility and versatility.

Peter Kallio of Music & Lights explains: "We wanted to wait until we had the right clients, even though we took the decision to buy GEO T in spring 2003, the day we attended the launch of the system in Frankfurt."

Based in Västeras, about 100km from Stockholm, Music & Lights has grown steadily since it invested in its first major league sound reinforcement system, buying Nexo Alpha in 2001. Most recently, it has

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Finland - Robe ColorWash 1200 fixtures demonstrated their cool at a recent gig in Lapland which saw them exposed to temperatures as low as -31°C - excluding wind chill. The fixtures were run for three-and-a-half days, and worked continuously, say the company.

UK-based lighting rental company Siyan was asked to design a lighting scheme for Lynx Base 24-7, "the ultimate dating challenge", a surprise 24-hour party staged at Kiruna in the Arctic Circle, Northern Sweden for 300 lucky Lynx competition winners. Bryan Leitch devised the lighting scheme and Siyan supplied equipment and crew to production company Cake and also worked closely with TV Production Company Done & Dusted, who recorded it for a Channel 4 broadcast. Live performances included Faithless, The Thrills and Shaznay Lewis, plus an assortment of DJs, and Leitch was lighting it for the live event as well as f

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Italy - The RCF ART 312-i, is an ideal speaker for any type of installation, offering the same careful acoustic design and innovative transducers used in the ART Active series. The new 12" woofer used in the 312-i is, say the company, the result of the latest refinement in years of RCF experience in manufacturing compact speaker systems. The RCF exclusive LICC (Low Impedance Compensated Crossover) assists in providing fast and accurate reproduction of the mid/bass frequency range and smooth high frequency definition.

According to RCF, the ART 312-i is an ideal solution for playback and installation situations where an external power amplifier is preferred. All components are housed in a strong lightweight, polypropylene composite enclosure. The woofer and compression driver are protected with a strong, powder-coated ergonomic metal grille assembly. The cabinet shape also ma

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UK - The world-famous Sadlers Wells Theatre, London's premier ballet and dance venue, has installed a new 40-channel Midas Legend audio mixing console, supplied by Marquee Audio. The desk will not have a fixed location, being installed in the upper-level sound control room or at the back of the stalls, depending on the requirements of the production. Sound engineer Tom Hares is part of the technical services team that selected the Midas console. "We looked at three or four different makes of desk, either analogue or analogue with snapshot automation. It is important that the technology should be accessible: we have a lot of visiting engineers coming into Sadlers Wells, so they need to see an operating system that they can pick up in just a few minutes. Midas is a name we felt we could trust, and we had the budget to choose the Legend, which ensures that we'll have the operati

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Liechtenstein - Neutrik AG, the leading manufacturer of connectors and instruments for the audio and music industries, in conjunction with its subsidiary Neutrik UK Ltd, have announced the appointment of Paxt Ltd as its main distributor for both Equatorial and North Africa. "Paxt are just the type of distributor and management partner we seek as a partner for this area of developing markets' said Heinrich Zant, director international sales. Jeff Fishel, sales and marketing at Neutrik UK, added: "Paxt have built a reputation over the past 15 years as a solid company who understand the many diverse markets in this geographic region. As our penetration of the global market continues, we at Neutrik look to companies such as Paxt to assist us in our marketing efforts. The fact that we already sell to companies known to both of us makes the relationship stronger and therefore

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USA - Super Vision International recently announced that it has signed license agreements with Illumination Management Solutions (IMS) and LED Power, both of Irvine, California, for its Variable Colour Lighting System patent # 4,962,687 and its recently acquired Laidman Technology. Illumination Management Solutions is known for it advanced applications of LED technology for the production of LED light engines for industrial and commercial applications. LED Power produces LED lighting systems for commercial applications including aerospace, automotive, commercial signage, marine, traffic control and utility control systems.

Greg Rhoads, IMS's chief technology officer, said: "It is clear to us that the Super Vision "687" Patent provides the earliest and broadest coverage in the industry for networking multiple colour changing lighting fixtures using addressable and

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UK - If Santa brings you a new mobile phone for Christmas, don't forget you can put your old one to good use - you can recycle it for charity.

Some of the UK's leading charities have teamed up with specialist recycling company The Recycling Appeal to run eco-friendly fundraising appeals, meaning every mobile you donate can generate vital funds for your chosen cause. The phones are refurbished and resold, with a substantial portion of the proceeds going to charitable organizations. All you have to do is choose which charity you want to donate to - Marie Curie Cancer Care, the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, the Royal National Institute of the Blind, the Children's Hospice Association Scotland or Northern Ireland Hospice Care.

Jamie Rae, chief executive of Eurosource, said: "When people receive fancy new mobiles for Christmas, their old phones are often forgotten about.

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UK - AC Lighting recently supplied leading event lighting design company, DBN Lighitng, with a Jands Vista lighting console and 80 Chroma-Q Color Block LED fixtures for use on in-house production rentals. In addition to servicing conferences, exhibitions and corporate parties, DBN is also involved in live music events and large scale public arts projects, and in the last 12 months has undertaken projects on four continents.

AC says that DBN was not actively looking to purchase a new lighting desk, but upon reading about the Jands Vista thought it was the first really interesting desk in a long time and therefore warranted a demo to their team of lighting designers. According to DBN, the whole team was excited by the Vista, feeling that the ground breaking desk offered a new type of user interface which would allow them to either make significant savings in show programming time

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USA - American Audio recently introduced two new power distribution panels, the PDP-850 and PDP-950. Designed for use with any rackmount setup, each panel offers seven three-prong power plugs, 20A breaker protection and pop-up lights - along with various new upgrades and features.

One of these upgrades is the use of LED Technology, rather than conventional lightbulbs, as the illumination source for the units' pop-up lights. In addition to being equipped with dual LED lights, both the PDP-850 and PDP-950 feature a handy dimming control knob that lets the user adjust the degree of brightness.

"LEDs are more efficient and reliable than ordinary bulbs, because they never burn out," said Tom Freret, national sales manager for American Audio. "You don't ever have to think about replacing them. This makes the PDP-850 and PDP-950 the ultimate worry-free solution for li

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USA - Loud Technologies recently announced the appointment of Jim Shaw to the position of director of operations. Jim brings an extensive management background with a long work history from Alerton & Novar, PLC, Microsoft, Index Sensors and Controls, and Carver Corporation. His wide-ranging manufacturing and quality expertise will be beneficial for his new role at Loud Technologies. As director of operations, Jim is responsible for coordinating the entire phase of product development, from conception to launch. Working directly with the project managers, Jim will focus on creating solid teams and developing a strong product and supply chain. Jim holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington and ASQC certifications for Quality Engineering and Quality Auditing.

"I am confident that Jim will be successful in his new position as director of operations

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USA - Color Kinetics Inc recently introduced its Video System Manager an integrated software and hardware solution designed to produce Video With Light in wide-ranging entertainment lighting applications.

Video System Manager addresses the increasingly broad intersection of lighting and video, where the disciplines of architectural and entertainment lighting converge to create dynamic visuals and backdrops for a diverse range of venues, including theatres, tradeshows, casinos, theme parks, concerts, corporate events and exterior facades.

Video System Manager allows video-based, Ethernet control of Color Kinetics' intelligent solid-state lighting systems, facilitating the reproduction of complex effects in a lighting installation. It converts standard live video signals from a variety of media sources, including media servers, DVD players, camcorders, and personal computers, a

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UK - Bandit Lites UK is supplying lighting equipment to Production North for the current Busted arena tour. No rock 'n' roll testaments are left unturned in this show, which is big, bold and Loud in every visual and sonic parameter! The Busted contract is being handled by Lester Cobrin from the UK office. "It was fantastic to be awarded the contract for this tour especially amidst stiff competition" states Cobrin. Cobrin has previously serviced Busted and Production North on the band's 2003 theatre tour and their spring arena tour. Bandit also worked with the same team on the recent McFly theatre tour.

Busted's LD Graham Feast has been with the band since they started. The overall visual equation was a tripartite collaboration between Feast, Peter Barnes, who created the video playback visuals, and production manager Iain Whitehead, who developed the set concept.

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