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LTM attended its first ProLight & Sound show, and exhibited its comprehensive range of Lodestar motors and Ibex programmable hoist controllers. High integrity hoisting systems were shown, including equipment to BGV C1 German safety standard. Special features included double brakes, load-sensing and multiple limit switches, variable speed units and manual or computerized controllers to monitor safety features and drive the equipment.

Also showing was the new compact CM Prostar hoists. The higher speed version will climb at six or 10m/min. A new 250kg SWL@ 4m/minute version was also shown. Ibex's Programmable Hoist Controller is fully computerized and the Programmable Hoist Controller Plus adds even more power and versatility, with an enhanced control panel and integrated Ethernet port. Up

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Audient showed its new digital loudspeaker management system, called 'One'. Aimed at sound reinforcement and fixed installations alike, One is available with 4 or 6 outputs and offers fast, intuitive access to a host of features including 45 presets, delay times, eight bands of EQ and a broad selection of filter types including the Hardman filter, say the company.

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Mackie's TT24 console's V1.2 firmware is now available as a free download from www.mackie.com. The 10 new features of V1.2 include three built-in 31-band graphic EQs (for L-C-R channel outputs), eight dedicated mute groups, scrolling snapshots and a user-customizable fader bank. Mackie also showed two new TT24 expansion cards (the UFXII DSP card and the U100 console networking card) planned for delivery this spring, and previewed a new Digital Snake designed specifically for use with the TT24. Other TT24 news included the introduction of the new LP48 Lake Processor expansion card - a collaboration with Lake Technology which adds Lake's EQ and loudspeaker processor tools to the TT24's DSP portfolio.
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Even smaller than the XLine-C, the new XLine-D line array product from Electro-Voice increases competition in the ever-expanding small line array system market. At 21.3kg it's a little heavier than most, but then it packs 2 x8" with two 2" on the 'Hydra' wave generator, giving the now typical 120° coverage (10° vertical per box). Independent signalling control of the two 8" drivers, with significantly different cross-over points (0-100Hz on one, 100-1.5kHz on the other) is claimed to produce horizontal beam width control down as far as 250Hz. There is also a double 12" flown sub for extended low end; this unit uses a brand new transducer developed by EV, the DVX, and features forced air cooling technology for a claimed 20% reduction in distortion.

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From the sublime to the ridiculous, the newest item on the d&b audiotechnik stand was a banana, or rather a bunch of them; a typical d&b comedic allusion to line arrays in general, and their Q-Series launched last year in particular. "We have a tendency on these occasions to be completely bananas," said d&b's Simon Johnstone, "so it seemed appropriate as a theme for our stand."

Of perhaps greater import was the new Remote Network software for its D12 amplifier - the new software enables load monitoring and full system check features. Also for the D12, the latest ROPE C remote control software with R10 service software, which allows firmware updates for amplifiers over the d&b remote network, and has scene recallable type features for reading, saving and restoring amplifier configurations and for resetting such things as EQ and delay to default values.

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The A&O Falcon Beam is a large-format Xenon beam lamp on a moving yoke, developed by German based A&O, built in the UAE, and sold by TMB. Available in 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8kW versions, TMB claim the unit is far more dependable than any of its main rivals.

Attracting even greater interest on the TMB stand was the Pharos architectural control, a small install type Ethernet based programmable lighting controller. Highlighted in L&SI in March 2005, this unit will control a, "whole hog load of different lighting fixtures," said Tommy Stephenson of TMB, and more significantly, "can be controlled and re-programmed over the phone via direct connection."

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Purchasers of the new Midas Siena console were offered the chance to invest in Klark Teknik's Helix digital EQ at the price of a quality pro analogue graphic, allowing users to take advantage of the Midas and Klark Teknik Solo Tracking System (STS). This allows the solo'd outputs from the Siena to be shown on the Helix master unit, or as an option on a wireless tablet PC, giving users complete control of all the EQ functions for that output. STS has been developed to increase accessibility and reduce access time to critical functions, and is also compatible with the Legend and all Heritage series consoles.

Sales and marketing director David Cooper, said this was "an important step forward in integrating the Midas and Klark Teknik product ranges."

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The M16 from Cadac, the renowned theatre console maker, is a 16-channel remote controlled mic pre-amp. It sounds similar to the new D-Tube from DiGiCo, however it is quite a different beast. The unit is based on the J type and can be remote accessed from up to 500ft, and a maximum of 32 units can be linked off a single controller. Also shown for the first time the D16 'virtual' 16-channel mixer - a mixer that runs in software only and is intended for use as an extender for any existing Cadac desk offering compressor, gates, delay and four-band EQ on all channels, making it ideal for controlling peripheral speakers in a highly distributed theatre installation.

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Manfrotto introduced a redesigned range of coupler clamps which offer improvements in performance and safety, as well as reduced weight. The clamps in the new Eye Coupler range all feature full TÜV certification.

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EtherSound continues to implement new features and take advantage of the evolution of Ethernet. Philippe Delacroix, MD of Digigram, owner and supplier of EtherSound technology, revealed a development plan to be rolled out throughout 2005. Milestones include direct node-to-node data communication between any two devices in a network; the freedom to connect one or multiple control computers anywhere on the network, giving shorter cable runs and simplified system design; the potential to connect multiple control computers improving design flexibility and system reliability; and fault-tolerant ring topology where the 'last' device of a daisy chain is connected to the 'first'.

The system will automatically determine the new first device of the chain, maintaining the virtual bus and thereby the signal path integrity throughout the network. EtherSound is fully compliant with the IEEE's 802.3

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Two Italian manufacturers - LDR and Studio Due - teamed up to introduce 'a new concept in lighting' - the Xpress Moving, which combines the high technology of a Studio Due moving head with the functionality of an LDR colour scroller. The fixture uses standard colour gel filters, and is precise and completely silent in use, making it ideal for theatre, TV and live events.

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Funktion One reported a number of recent club installations of its loudspeaker systems around the world. These include, in the US: 'Masque' in Dayton, Ohio; 'Nocturnal' in Miami, Florida, and both 'Passion' and 'Pangea Griffin' at the new Hardrock Casino in Hollywood, Florida (installed by Dan Agne at Sound Investment, Chicago). In France, 'Churascaia', near Montpelier (installed by Clockhouse Concepts) and 'B Box', in Clemont Ferrand (installed by Colour Sonic). In the Netherlands, recent club projects include 'Club Revolution', Rotterdam and 'Opium' in Hilversum (both installed by P & B Audio). Other club installs have also been completed in Germany, Russia, Indonesia, Russia and Japan.

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A raft of new offerings from Robe Show Lighting covered a range of markets. First up, the MediaHub 2X4 D is a media server located inside the base of Robe's ColorSpot 575AT, for easy rigging. It has four parallel outputs and combines two digital layers with a selection of up to 255 video clips or images per layer. It supports MPEG1, MPEG2, PNG and BMP.

The StudioWash 750H AT, which is based on the functionality of the ColorWash 1200E AT, is the first fixture from the company to use a halogen source. Also from Robe, the ColorWash 250 AT completes the AT line of moving heads and boasts a new optical system which, Robe says, makes it 50% brighter than its predecessor, the Wash 250XT. Next, the latest additions to Robe's Club and Bar series are the ClubRollers 250 and 150CT and the HIP-HOP. DMX controllable, they offer stand-alone or master-slave operation.

On the fog front, the new Robe

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DiGiCo's D-TuBe is a natural addition to the DiGiCo digital desk range. An eight channel stand-alone valve type mic pre-amp, the D-TuBe slots straight into the the DigiRack (occupying two slots) and gives all the perceived benefits of this type of technology directly at the stage end input. Developed in collaboration with leading valve pre-amp manufacturer, TLA, the D-TuBe uses the classic 12AX7 valve. The pre-amps are presently out on tour with Kylie, Destiny's Child and Mark Knopfler - to great acclaim so far.

Also on show, the DS00 expander console for the DiGiCo range, with full dynamic automation and a control surface that can be fired remotely from the D5: ideal for theatre shows where out front space is at a premium, but separate accessible monitor control is required on stage.

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KV2 Audio introduced its new VHD large-format active speaker system. Standing for 'Very High Definition', the VHD system consists of the VHD 2.0 mid/high enclosure, the VHD 4.18 (quad 18") subwoofer system, and the VHD 2.15 (double 15") subwoofer system. Its dedicated rack-mounted amplification and control units are the VHD 2000, which powers and controls the VHD 2.0 as well as providing two separate signal control paths for subwoofer systems, and the VHD 3200 - a 3.2kW two-channel subwoofer amplifier with two separate amplifier channels including power supplies. Also on show from KV2 was its new KX Series of active subwoofers.

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USA - Symetrix recently announced the appointment of M-PRO BeNeLux as exclusive distributor of Symetrix and SymNet products in Belgium and Luxembourg. Founded in August 2004 by Mario Clabots, M-PRO was set up to focus on the distribution of products for the fixed installation market, AV installations and pro audio applications.

Noted Jim Latimer, director of sales: "Symetrix is pleased to bring M-PRO on board. Mario Clabots brings a wealth of experience garnered while working with major AV distribution companies. His hands-on experience and knowledge of both the digital and analog world makes M-PRO a perfect match for us."

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Camco has also added EtherSound connectivity to its entire product range, again in close collaboration with Auvitran, which is providing hardware modules and development services to the company. Reiner Sassmann, Camco MD, said: "EtherSound technologically is the leading standard for audio over Ethernet in the pro audio industry. It's the only technology on the market to offer a network latency low enough for live sound, that is also stable, and deterministic . . . It is very important to us that EtherSound is not a proprietary technology and that our products will be able to work with many exciting products from other industry leading manufacturers. Our close partner Nexo is just one such manufacturer."

It's now possible to upgrade existing amplifiers of the Vortex and Tecton series with the modules and thereby add EtherSound functionalities to a large part of Camco's install

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MA lighting highlighted a powerful new software tool for LDs and programmers: grandMA video is capable of controlling, via grandMA consoles, any commercially available PC server hardware and the video projector plugged into it. In cooperation with Publitec, MA also offers an integrated system solution consisting of special 19" server hardware (publitec proVideor) and moving video lights (beaMovers). The grandMA consoles are at the heart of the system and can be network-linked to a maximum of 15 grandMA video applications using MA-Net. This interactivity ensures that grandMA video can be used at full capacity, including the entire range of effects available.

As grandMA video is a fully integrated part of the grandMA network system, it is not just triggered via DMX. This has many advantages.

On the one hand a minimum of setup and configuration is required due to bi-directional com

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Martin Audio launched two new Line Array products. The new W8LD Downfill presently making its world debut with Capital Sound on Kylie Minogue's Show Girls Tour in a specially modified form, (L&SI will cover the tour in next month's magazine). Complementing the now hugely successful W8L, this 120°H x 20°V 'downfill' cabinet connects directly to the bottom of a W8L array. With a similar all-horn-loaded format to the W8L, the W8LD integrates with the output from the W8Ls above and continues the extension of the line array at low, mid and high frequencies.

In response to the demand from the install market Martin Audio recognized that the rigging hardware required for fixed installation could be considerably simplified. The W8LCI and W8LMI feature the same acoustic components and construction as the touring versions but with an integrated flying system, which allows up to 12 cabinets to b

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Kudo, the unusual new PA system from L-Acoustics is now well known, but continues to turn heads (and presumably ears). The hybrid point source/line array with its 'Adaptive Directivity' is gaining fans everywhere, not least its native Paris where a Kudos system has just been installed at the Docks Pullman, a club venue with a particularly difficult long narrow main room.

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Digigram announced its three multi-channel sound cards in the VX range are now available: the VX882HR (8/8 I/Os, analogue and digital), its sister model VX881HR (digital I/Os only), and the VX822v2 (2/8 I/Os, analogue and digital). Low-latency WDM DirectSound, Wave, and ASIO drivers make the trio compatible with a wide range of pro audio software. The VX882HR with four balanced analogue and AES/EBU stereo I/Os and the digital-only VX881HR are the first VX sound cards to benefit from the characteristics of Digigram's High Resolution series.
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