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Denmark - Following the introduction of a new series of System 6000 stereo plug-ins for Pro Tools HD, TC Electronic has announced that it will be taking over worldwide distribution of all its TDM plug-ins going forward. Effective immediately, distribution of Master X3 will switch from Digidesign to TC Electronic and TC Tools will be discontinued.

With the four new TDM plug-ins from System 6000, some of the most sophisticated dynamics, reverbs and effects processing algorithms for mixing and mastering will be available for the Pro Tools platform. TC Electronic expects VSS3 to ship in October 2005, MD3 to ship late November 2005, and DVR2 and NonLin2 to ship during the first months of 2006. Master X3 is a mastering plug-in for Pro Tools that is the virtual incarnation of the TC Elec

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USA - Digigram, owner and supplier of the EtherSound technology, revealed at this week's AES convention in New York the specifications of Gigabit-EtherSound that will include 512 audio channels over a single cable (256 channels in each direction) as well as a bandwidth of 100 Mbit/s for control and IP data transport, while maintaining all current EtherSound features including the ultra-low latency of only 125 microseconds.

Digigram will be showcasing the technology for the first time at the next Systems Integration Expo (formerly NSCA) and Prolight+Sound trade shows in March 2006. A technology upgrade will then be made available to all EtherSound licensees in the second quarter of 2006.

EtherSound business development manager Jimmy Kawalek is enthusiastic about the evolution: "We are thrilled about the possibilities that Gigabit-EtherSound will offer. Imagine how quickly

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UK - Cambridgeshire based flightcase manufacturer 5 Star has taken delivery of its second CNC Machining Centre. Again, 5 Star chose the Thermwood Corp of Indiana, USA to supply the CNC Machining Centre, which joins the company's already installed Thermwood Model 40 which has been in use for over six years. Thermwood was chosen for its reliability, ease of use and excellent after sales support.

The move is part of the company's ongoing investment programme, and follows an exceptionally busy period over the last 12 months. "Six years ago, we took delivery of our first CNC system from Thermwood, and this was seen as a big step at the time!" says 5 Star works director, Keith Sykes. "Since then, the move to our new factory five years ago and investment into other CNC systems has continued. With the growth over the last few months, we didn't hesitate in purchasing anoth

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USA - Furman Sound has developed a new 20-amp regulator that delivers a stable 120 volts of AC power to protect equipment from problems caused by AC line voltage irregularities. Furman says that the AR-20 II is the only 20-amp voltage regulator that also filters and purifies AC power, assuring that electronic equipment performs at optimum levels while also providing full protection from spikes and surges with Furman's exclusive SMP+ technology.

"Voltage irregularities like sags, brownouts, and overvoltages are commonplace in AC lines and can cause sensitive electronic equipment to malfunction or sustain damage," said Dave Keller, executive vice president of Furman Sound. "In addition, electrical noise on the line prevents equipment from achieving optimal performance. The AR-20 II not only protects electronics from damaging power, but also filters out the noise usi

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UK -PLM is closely involved with Manchester city's Green Streets Initiative to plant and illuminate the 150 mature trees to be planted along Manchester's streets. The 25 trees of phase 1 are already in place as is PLM Illuminations' carbon neutral solar-powered LED up-lighting.

The Solar lighting developed by PLM was designed to compliment the scheme and add subtle LED light to enhance the trees in the evenings without consuming energy from traditional sources.

The Solar panels charge batteries during daylight hours and allow a glow of light through darker periods which then power the energy efficient LED up-lighters during the hours of darkness. "Too often, lighting is used in landscaping with scant regard to issues like heat and energy waste," says a PLM spokesman. "The LEDs do not produce any heat which could damage adjacent flora and are virtually mai

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Ibiza - Recognizing the achievements of DJs and all involved in the nightlife industries, the 8th edition of the annual DJ Awards was a sensational success. Sponsored by Motorola and held at Pacha on Mediterranean party island of Ibiza, the ceremony on 29 September 2005 saw winners of 21 categories presented with the characteristic kryptonite awards.

After previous success at the DJ Awards with the CDJ-1000 series of CD decks, this year Pioneer's award covered a wider range of equipment. Pioneer was again honoured to receive the best Technology award, but this time for its overall contribution to DJ culture during the year. This year, Pioneer has further elevated the concept of the mix with a new high-end, professional series of digital DJ booth solutions, say the company. Recognized by the DJ Awards, these include the amazing DJM-1000 mixer and EFX-1000 effects unit, as well as

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Czech Republic - Headliners at this year's Masters of Rock Festival in Vizovice were American metal outfit Korn. 25,000 punters attended the two day event where the sound reinforcement was based around an L-Acoustics system.

The sound equipment consisted of a turnkey L-Acoustics system, comprising 24 V-Dosc, 6 dV-Dosc, 20 SB218 subs, 12 115XTHiQ wedges with 2 dV-SUB for drumfill. High Lite Touring, the L-Acoustics dV-Dosc provider in the Czech Republic, rented the system from the local L-Acoustics V-Dosc partner, T Servis.

(Jim Evans)

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Australia / UK - LSC Lighting reports positive feedback to the product developments it unveiled at PLASA 2005. The new-look maXim took centre-stage and LSC previewed Version 2 of the software. The new code supports double the number of moving lights; syncopated Tap To The Beat; Global Chase Speed; Reload of a single playback, and new Stack Control with GoTo command.

The new e24v2, a natural evolution of the established LSC e24 compact touring dimmer system that includes a touch-sensitive LCD control panel and networking, caused considerable interest.

The DNAnet/R rack mount DMX/Artnet converter which can convert two DMX512 Universes to Ethernet, or vice versa, was well received as was the new ePLATE series of architectural controllers specifically designed to be used with the EKO range of dimming systems but which can also be used with the new e24.

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Lasernet will be showing the Trinity and Matrix entertainment RGB laser systems at LDI in Orlando in November. "The full colour, solid state RGB laser systems feature the latest in laser technology, the diode laser," says Lasernet president Tom Harman. "By aligning an array of diodes into a single white light laser beam, we step into the future by eliminating the traditional laser requirements of 3-phase power and water-cooling. Now the lasers are truly 'Plug and Play'.

"To be honest, I never thought I'd see the day when we could have full colour lasers without the water and 3-phase power. These long life diodes are a technical breakthrough that's going to change the way everyone looks at laser shows from now on."

(Jim Evans)

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Czech Republic - The Prague Quadrennial 2007 ( PQ 07) takes place in the Czech capital city from 14-24 June, 2007. The organizers report that they have confirmed a record-breaking number of 52 countries who will exhibit there. First-time participants will include artists from Georgia, Ireland, Singapore and Malaysia. In addition, Portugal and the Philippines will return.

Fifty countries will feature in the Section of National Exhibitions, 26 countries in the Section of Architecture and Technology and 38 in the Student Section - Scenofest.

Further information about the Heart of the PQ exhibition now touring the globe, as well as the PQ installation displayed in the framework of the Salon of Czech Scenography exhibition in Prague can be found on the official website below.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - LxDesigns has announced the release of LxActive an add-on for its popular lighting design package. This add-on allows the DMX stream from the lighting console to be monitored and the plan automatically updated. With this enhancement it means LxDesigner users do not have to redraw their plans in a third party piece of software to enjoy the benefits of actively monitoring their rigs, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

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Denmark - DPA Microphones has launched two new instrument mics, which offer musicians "flexibility and quality at an affordable price point, whether live or in the studio". The 4090 and 4091 mics feature an omnidirectional condenser capsule in a lightweight aluminium housing with a 3-pin XLR connector.

The DPA 4090 and 4091 microphones are housed in a 19mm anodised black aluminium barrel casing which tapers down to the 5.4 mm capsule. The mics, which are a total length of 12 cm, fit neatly into the mic clip included.

"Studio and live sound users who wish to experience DPA's quality and open, natural sound at an affordable price can now do so with the new 4090 and 4091 microphones," says Craig Parrish, sales and marketing manager at DPA. "The price level will mean that every studio and rental company will be able to own a pair."

For the 4090 caps

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UK - The third 2005 Scottish Lighting Show was another major success, according to organisers and hosts black light. The well-attended event was held on 23rd and 24th September at the Granton Lighthouse, Edinburgh.

"We had more exhibitors and a wider range of products than ever," says black light managing director Gavin Stewart. "This year's move to the Lighthouse was a major step up as it provided much more space, it was very visually pleasing and created a really good personal atmosphere."

Having previously been held at black light's own premises, the move to the nearby lighthouse meant that the company's day to day business could also carry on unhindered. "We had to run a broadband line from our building and miles of power cabling, but that sort of thing is what we do every day," continues Gavin. "The staff at the lighthouse were keen to h

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Slovakia - Bratislava-based Centron Slovakia S.R.O, led by managing director Radoslav Bako took over the distribution of RTS/Telex systems in the region earlier this year, and the recent addition of two internationally respected TV broadcasters to the Centron reference list underlines the standing of the firm within Slovakia.

One of Slovakia's leading broadcasters, TV Markiza, which is also based in Bratislava, commissioned Centron to install a customised system for the TV series Big Brother, with a view to establishing an easy-to-use, reliable and modularly expandable system of wireless communication for the production team. The broadcasters opted for a system from RTS/Telex: a Zeus digital matrix with 24 ports and a generous supply of peripherals, including KP-32 keypanels and a BTR-700 wireless intercom system.

TV JOJ also opted for a Cronus and were so impressed with the r

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France - The 24th SIEL, France's leading exhibition for the live entertainment and events markets, will be held from 12-15 February 2006 in Expo-Porte de Versailles in Paris. SIEL has for two years now been offering shows on two separate floors: SIEL Live Entertainment and SIEL Nightlife.

"As a major gathering of the pro audio industry, architects and designers attending SIEL Live Entertainment will have access to all of the market solutions and be able to choose the right equipment for using lights or video to the greatest effect," says a spokesman.

SIEL Spectacle is also organizing a series of conferences dedicated especially to applying live entertainment techniques to other fields.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - Sennheiser UK held a champagne reception for its staff in High Wycombe to celebrate the company's 60th birthday. What began in June 1945 in a former university laboratory with a team of only seven and a great deal of pioneering spirit has now become a global corporation with a workforce of more than 1,600.

Managing director Paul Whiting told staff that despite increased competition both nationally and from overseas, they had continued to grow to record levels. He added, "Without the dedication of the Sennheiser team over the years, this would not have been possible. Thanks are due to everyone connected with the company both past and present, and for as long as we maintain our solid customer focus we will be assured of the company's continued success for many years to come."

Each member of staff was presented with a limited edition 340 page book commemorating the

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Germany / Austria - Zero 88 has announced details the German and Austrian leg of its Frog 2 tour 2005. The "road show" style tour will begin on Tuesday 25th October, taking in some eleven dates across the region. Following the very successful UK leg of the tour, Zero 88's Northern Europe market manager Franck Tiesing will be providing hands on demonstrations and training on Zero 88's latest performance console.

The sessions are offered free of charge and will give new users the chance to get to know the console and experience its capabilities, whilst also offering existing users the opportunity of further training.

Confirmed dates are as follows: 25-26 October - Fischer, Bremen; 27 October - Fischer in Cologne; 3 November - Lighting Innovation, Graz; 4 November - Lighting Innovation, Vienna; 14-15 November - LSS Musicpoint, Berlin; 22-23 November - Ateon Mediensystem

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UK - Launched at PLASA this year, Audio-Technica's re-engineered UniPoint range of full-line, miniaturized, condenser installation-sound microphones, now features unique Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) shielding. The new UniPoint range, comprising gooseneck, hanging, boundary and handheld models, enables improved standards of audio reinforcement in the increasingly hostile RF environments associated with commercial and industrial AV installations.

The original full-line miniaturized, condenser installation-sound microphones, UniPoint remains a market leader within the commercial audio and AV integrator sectors. Comprising over 30 different models, UniPoint is designed for the widest range of applications, in corporate, institutional, civic and religious installations, including sound reinforcement, broadcast and recording. Audio-Technica's proprietary UniGuard shielding est

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UK - For the third successive year, Blitz supplied cutting edge projection and video solutions for the Liberal Democrats Autumn Federal Conference held in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens, last month. Blitz working, with Qwerk Ltd, supplied the event with equipment and expertise to help host the conference.

Blitz managing director Paul Hutton commented: "Blitz strives to ensure that it provides a total AV solution for its clients by combining industry expertise with the highest quality technology that meets each venue's unique requirements. Having worked with Qwerk on a number of projects, we understand their needs and are able to provide the company with a one-stop solution for projection, cameras and graphics. All this combined with the technical experience of hosting such large events successfully."

Equipment supplied by Blitz included two projection screens, digit

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Belgium - Michiel Haverkorn has been appointed as the new general manager of Philips Optical Lamps. In this role, Haverkorn will be responsible for Philips' Broadway lamps for the entertainment industry, and for the Focus Line range for various optical applications. Haverkorn joins Optical Lamps from Philips LCD Backlighting, where he held the position of general manager.

His predecessor Hans van Wijngaarde, will become global marketing and sales manager for Philips Special Lighting, with responsibility for the marketing and sales of UV Health & Wellness, InfraRed and Optical Lamps.

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - Stage One has been helping give ITV regional news programmes a fresh look with a series of new studio sets. Awarded the contract by ITV's chosen designer, Simon Jago of Jago Design, Stage One was tasked with ensuring that his creative and artistic design was translated into reality.

"We are delighted to be working with Simon Jago on such a high profile project," said Mark Johnson, managing director, Stage One. Simon Jago added, "The new sets are based on an identical design, but incorporate an iconic regional image. This helps to form a coherent and stylish consensus for all of ITV's regional news programmes."

Fully built and installed by Stage One, each set takes around two weeks to complete and comprises a curved rear wall, screen tunnel, two plasma screens (suspended on stainless steel posts) and a staging unit upon which the new perspex newsdesk/co

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