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USA - Audio-Technica's new Midnight Blues MB/Dk5 and MB/Dk7 Drum Packs provide an affordable miking solution for percussion, with durable microphones that carry a five-year limited warranty, say the company. The MB/Dk5 Drum Pack consists of four Midnight Blues MB 5k snare/ tom microphones, one MB 6k kick drum microphone and four AT8665 drum mic mounts. The MB/Dk7 drum pack consists of two MB 4k overhead/ hi-hat microphones, four MB 5k snare/tom microphones, one MB 6k kick drum microphone and four AT8665 drum mic mounts.

The AT8665 is a low-profile design drum rim microphone mount that saves considerable stage space, eliminating the need for conventional floor stands. The AT8665 offers flexibility for positioning the mic on the snare or toms while providing a solid and secure micro

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UAE - The Middle East is now one of the world's most active markets in the development of technology in the installation and integration sector - a market hungry for the very latest, state-of-the-art products and services, developers, architects and specifiers are constantly searching for more sophisticated, advanced systems. Clearly, the business potential for both regional and international companies operating in the installation and integration sector is substantial, as the Middle East's real estate sector expands at a pace that far outstrips the rest of the world.

Dubai's residential and commercial property boom continues unabated - the total UAE real estate sector alone is set to grow to $50 billion by 2010. Timeshare property is the latest area to be announced, with ambitious plans ready to be implemented. Other Emirates, including Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwa

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UK / Belgium - S+H Technical Support Ltd has been appointed as exclusive distributor for ShowLED starcloths in the UK. S+H joins internationally renowned distributors including Rose Brand in the US, Gerriets in Germany, ShowTex in Benelux and Coemar De Sisti in Australia.

"The experience of S+H in the events market and their starcloth production capacity and expertise, will surely enhance ShowLED's presence at UK theatres, concerts and corporate events. Add this experience to an excellent service on both sales and rental and understand why confidence in a successful venture in the UK is so high!" says ShowLED's Kenny Janssens.

The official partnership will be launched at the ShowLED/S+H joint stand at PLASA 2005 in London next month. Not only will the partnership be launched, but both companies will be introducing the ShowLED Chameleon to the entertainment sector, at

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UK - PSL Exhibitions has been confirmed as the official Audio-Visual/IT contractor for a number of high-profile UK exhibitions, including the prestigious Toy Fair at the start of 2006 and three shows for organizers IIR. Two brand-new events have appointed PSL as exclusive supplier of all AV and IT services. Games Market Europe, staged by Tandem Events at the BDC, is aimed at the video and computer games industry: Careers in Retail is a new EMAP careers showcase, which will be held at Olympia.

PSL also renews its contracts to supply services to A Place in the Sun, the UK's largest overseas property and travel exhibition, and Reed Exhibitions' World Travel Market event. PSL has also secured contracts with high-technology showcases which depend heavily on AV presentation; these include the Smartphone Show, organized by Symbian; IPEX, the world's largest expo for the print industry

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UK - The National Theatre's Avolites Diamond 4 Elite console has been in action on the company's 11 week summer outdoor season, featuring over 150 free riverside events, 6 days a week, presented in and around Theatre Square, an outdoor piazza and performance space on London's South Bank, just outside the NT entrance.

The console was purchased by the National Theatre's LX department, headed by Huw Llewellyn who also invested in a second Avolites eDMX wireless DMX system. The Summer Season performance spectacles are diverse. ranging from surreal Barcelonan hairdressing duo, Sienta la Cabeza to performance, drama, music and dancing from all eras and corners of the world.

When it comes to lighting these events, explains Llewellyn, flexibility is paramount. There ís a standard stage position, but performers can change this if they wish and play at either or both ends of the space

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UK - Establishing a successful themed-brand, ripe for roll-out, is no easy task. But Après Bars' chairman Keith Williams - who originally set up Birmingham's Stoodi Bakers in Broad Street with Mark Jones - then managed to do just that with the pilot Mechu/Après Bar hybrid operation in the city's Summer Row.

This gave him the confidence to move forward with the latest Après Scandinavian-style ski-lodge development in Stafford earlier this summer. What the experience of the Summer Row operation provided for the company's preferred sound system integrators, TASC, was the opportunity to undertake an A/B comparison of sound systems.

"Since you can walk in one door and through to the other venue, you are able to make a direct comparison," said TASC project manager Brett Kyte: "The Nexo PS8/PS10/LS500 combination in Mechu completely blew away the other system and th

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USA / Europe - American DJ has introduced the Color Fusion - a compact DMX-compatible stage colour wash effect which, the company claims, offers professional RGB colour-blending at a price within reach of any performer or club owner. Designed for bands, small nightclubs, DJs, and a wide variety of staging applications, the The 4-channel Color Fusion can be operated using any standard DMX controller, or set to run as a sound-activated plug-and-play unit which uses its own in-built chase patterns. The powerful, easy-to-use fixture is ideal for everyone from experienced, veteran lighting users to budding young performers who are just getting started in the entertainment biz.

The Color Fusion provides electronic dimming from 0-100 percent, so users can adjust the intensity and depth of a colour wash on the fly. Convenient barn doors give users the ability to change the dimensions of

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UK - ExCeL London has strengthened its service by partnering with UK provider of audio-visual equipment and services, Blitz.

The agreement will see Blitz supplying ExCeL London with the latest in technology, sound, lighting, video plus sets and staging. An on-site technical team will be on hand to ensure clients are offered a total AV solution to meet their exact needs; whether they are staging a seminar, conference, product launch, gala dinner, party or exhibition.

The service will be available to organisers using any of the venue's multipurpose event spaces. Paul Hutton, managing director of Blitz comments: "We are very pleased to be able to work with ExCeL London. The venue is an important site for events in London and we look forward to delivering our services and solutions to the many blue-chip corporate, public sector and association clients that ExCeL London now at

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USA - Miami International Airport has been subject to a major refurbishment programme over the past eighteen months. After extensive testing of several LCD panels, Toshiba was selected by the airport administration to supply the airport with its state-of-the-art LCD displays.

To date, Toshiba has delivered over 120 of its P32LSA 32" LCD panel, and the airport expects to order more than 1,500, including the new P42LSA 42" pane, says Toshiba. The large-screen displays will provide critical flight, gate and baggage information, all integrated into the renovated and new terminals.

Betros Wakim, president and CEO of AirIT states, "We evaluated many LCD options and after extensive and rigourous testing, the airport chose Toshiba. And while it was important that Toshiba meet the airport's specifications, they also needed to meet AirIT's expectations as a partner in ord

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UK - Beyerdynamic UK will host the European launch of the CF/CFX Series of loudspeakers aimed at both portable and installed applications at PLASA. The self-powered CF Series incorporates the company's new PF-1 Intelligent Digital Amplifier, while the CFX Series is designed for use with external processors and amplifiers.

There are four 2-way general-purpose trapezoidal full-range cabinets - the CF/CFX61 (2-way with a 6" LF driver, 150 x 60° dispersion), CF/CFX81 (2-way with 8", 150 x 60° dispersion), CF/CFX121 (2-way with 12", 90 x 60° dispersion) and CF/CFX151 (2-way with 15", 90 x 40° dispersion).

The CF/CFX121M is a 2-way cabinet with a 12" woofer in a sloped-front cabinet designed for monitor applications. All five full range systems feature high quality compression drivers mounted on easily rotatable Renkus-Heinz Complex Conic horns. The CF/C

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UK - The new Peavey VSX 26 and VSX 48 loudspeaker management systems are more than mere crossovers, since both feature exclusive Peavey processing technology and internal web-based software for use in single or multi-zone applications, say the company. With their multiple I/O schemes the new versatile VSX units offer numerous configuration possibilities.

The VSX 26, which has two inputs and six outputs, can receive a stereo signal and cross over at three points in stereo, while each stereo signal can be processed individually as well. Featuring four inputs and eight outputs, the VSX 48 is best suited to multi-zone use or for setting delayed infill speakers. The SHARC-based VSX 26 and VSX 48 both offer complete front panel control with lock out, or can be configured via internal software, which is pre-loaded into the unit so no additional software is ever needed. The software its

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UK - Returning to PLASA after a three-year break, Millbank, now under the ownership of Vision Systems, will showcase a number of products, including a 10MAX routing mainframe as well as VxLINK system and the now popular DVS8 digital voice store.

Millbank's regional sales manager Pat Bradley says: "The PLASA show will offer Millbank a great opportunity to refresh its relationships with audio companies from the UK and abroad as well as to meet the end user clientele that PLASA is aspiring to attract to the show."

Millbank's new system builder configuration software will also be demonstrated. Regional sales manager Rowland Sleap says: "The system builder software has been very well received by our partners and we are looking forward to building on this initial success. The idea of a web-based configurator is quite new in the VA field, and removes much of the 'black

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Germany - Hassfurt-based PA company Soundhouse Veranstaltungstechnik has provided sound services for an extended tour of Musikantenstadl, a show featuring the popular music of middle Europe. The equipment list included Soundhouse's new Soundcraft MH3 console, linked to a 32-channel K3, to provide 80 inputs for the production audio.

Soundhouse purchased the MH3 primarily for use in local festivals and for small live music acts performing in clubs. Joachim Birner, the technical manager of Soundhouse, says, "We are currently using other Soundcraft K3 and SM20 consoles, but the MH3 offers everything we need for the medium-size applications which are not restricted by technical riders, and also, it sounds great. It is a strong package for an affordable price."

The MH3 is designed for both front-of-house and monitor use and offers one-touch operation to place either Groups

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UK - Marios George contracted David Graham's The Sound Division Group to supply audio systems for his Nozomi Japanese restaurant in London's Beauchamp Place. George wanted a system that would work at low level during the days - delivering an eclectic ambience - but which could be notched up after hours for the increasing number of corporate and celebrity parties that the venue will host.

"We needed a properly-equipped DJ booth and a system that would accommodate all requirements," said George. "David understood the brief perfectly. His company did a very good job fitting this out."

The sound has to be distributed evenly - from the ground floor, up through the mezzanine to the top sushi bar and private banqueting areas. For this, Sound Division has used Bose Freespace 3 recessed ceiling speakers in the front lounge and a JBL S210 sub built into the DJ booth,

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UK - Pushing the boundaries of audio aesthetics, Void Acoustics will launch two new ranges of loudspeaker systems at PLASA this year. Visitors to the show have the opportunity to see the Air Motion and Axsys systems on stand CC7 and experience their performance in the Mayfair Suite. The unique Void styling in the Axsys Series cabinets is certain to draw the eye as well as the ear. Void says its latest innovations put them "at the leading edge of current sound technology whilst still ensuring affordability".

Supported by a wide range of professional amps and processors, the Void Install Series promises to meet most installation challenges in the small and medium size venues, whilst the acclaimed Static and Air Motion will sonically grace the largest venues on the planet, say the company.

(Lee Baldock)

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Poland - The Polish premiere of the X-Line Very Compact line-array system from Electro-Voice took place in the Stodola - one of the most historic, and still among the most popular, clubs in Warsaw. In this relatively small venue, much loved by the large student population of the Polish capital, the X-Line Very Compact was able to demonstrate its adaptability, its outstanding sound quality and its modest requirements in terms of space.

In mid-May, the Audio Plus team, EVI Audio's Polish partner, demonstrated the system at an open-air cinema in the historic centre of Warsaw (the square dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising). This time, the system was flown, and the results were just as convincing. "The X-Line Very Compact filled the representatives of the rental companies with enthusiasm," Sebastian Pawlak, Audio Plus's MD, told us. "The sound was tremendous with no loss

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UK - Lifting, and rigging sales specialists Lift-Turn-Move (LTM) will celebrate their first birthday at PLASA 2005, with a special First Birthday cake on the stand and a press event to kick off the exhibition for LTM at 10.30am on Sunday. LTM was launched last year by a collection of experienced industry individuals to offer a no-nonsense approach to "anything that moves" in the professional entertainment and leisure industries.

John Jones is joined by co-directors David King and Dave Ward with a hand-picked team - all of whom will be at PLASA on Sunday. LTM's tightly focused operation is concentrating on making life simple, friendly, efficient and cost-effective for their clients. Says Jones: "People can call up and speak directly to the person they need to and place their orders or arrange a demo quickly and easily!" He adds that it's great to be working in

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UK - DJs will be able to purchase the Digital DJ Licence from PPL, legally permitting the transfer of music onto a laptop or other hard disc based computers and proprietary DJ MP3 players. The PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) Digital DJ Licence will allow DJs to transfer up to 20,000 tracks onto a computer or MP3 device to play out in clubs, pubs and other venues. In addition, the Licence entitles DJs to keep a back-up of all digital copies on a separate database or hard drive.

Mastermix, a company which has sold music to DJs for over 15 years, will provide the 12-month licence acting as an agent to PPL. DJs will be able to purchase the Mastermix Digital DJ Membership for £250 plus VAT which in addition to the PPL Digital DJ Licence will include a 12 month access to the first community based website solely dedicated to Digital DJs.

Digitaldj.co.uk members will benefit

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Hungary - The National Theatre of Gyor, a city located half way between Budapest and Vienna, and its new music festival provided the setting for Meyer Sound to demonstrate the M1D ultra-compact curvilinear array loudspeaker system to the burgeoning market in that country.

Chromatica, Meyer Sound's Hungarian dealer, organised the highly successful event with the assistance of the loudspeaker maker's European team. "This is the first time that any dealer or distributor has set up a complete loudspeaker system in a theatre in Hungary purely for demonstration purposes," explains Chromatica's Imre Makkay. "It has created a real buzz in the market here. Around 35 guests from various Hungarian theatre and rental companies were present."

Luke Jenks, Meyer Sound's European technical support director, introduced the company and provided background information. Then M

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USA - Northern Sound & Light (NSL), a nationally recognized audio and lighting products dealer with a thriving Internet presence, recently hired Christopher Cleary to its professional sales staff. Cleary joined NSL from Hollowood Music and Sound of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he served on the retail sales team. "We're very happy to have Chris join our team," said Steve Raslevich, founder and president of NSL. "He's quickly used his years of expertise as a musician and audio professional to assist our customers."

Cleary's previous experience includes the SoundTree educational division of Korg USA where he served on installation teams, and Minella Guitars where he focused on guitar repairs and restoration. "I'm glad to have joined NSL where my professional background is a good match for the company," he said.

A lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh

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UK - 5 Star, the Cambridgehire based cases manufacturer will be show-casing its recent investment into 3D modelling and design software. Solid Edge, a high end package from UGS was purchased from Cutting Edge Solutions of Witney and has been integrated into the company's existing CAD and quotations systems.

The demonstration will include how the software links with other office applications such as database and spreadsheets. Solid Edge is made up of various elements including 'Design and Drafting', 'Part Modelling and Assembly' and 'Sheet Metal'. A vast library of case hardware has been produced using a powerful set of tools, most of which using the 'Sheet Metal' section of Solid Edge.

Visitors will be able to see the assembly of virtual cases which of course, are real-time meaning that the geometry is actual size of the proposed finished case. Any faults of design can immedia

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