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USA - Shure has announced that Christine Schyvinck has accepted the position of executive vice president of global marketing and sales. In this role, she will have responsibility for the management of Shure's five business units: U.S., EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Asia, International Americas (Canada, South and Central America) and Personal Audio.

"Chris's leadership on the operations side has been integral to the steady growth and profitability of Shure for several years, "says Sandy LaMantia, president and CEO, Shure. "We are confident that her management of our marketing and sales functions will continue this success given her broad knowledge and understanding of all areas of our company's worldwide operations."

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Europe - Jamie Cullum's recent tour through Europe has seen him play to sell out audiences, and a new PA system has eased his transition into larger venues as his reputation grows.

"That said I have been pushing the boundaries in some venues, or at least I thought I was" sound engineer and tour manager Daniel White expresses some initial reservations. "When I first bought the d&b audiotechnik Q system I knew this was a safe investment for the theatre circuit where Jamie generally plays. We played Hammersmith Apollo and my thoughts were confirmed; I've done a lot of shows at the Apollo over the years, and with a variety of PA systems, I can say with conviction that the Q-Series loudspeakers produced the best sound I have ever heard." Daniel continues "In Europe we have been moved up to some much bigger venues, almost arena size, eight or nine thousand cap

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Aside from a slightly overcooked Peter Floyd, who had flown straight from a UK winter into a steamy Sydney summer on his very first gig for the company, LSC Lighting Systems showed two new products.

The Touch Screen Dimmer Formerly Known As Project X (and still yet to named), includes every feature that you could need in a robust 12 x 13A per channel, 3RU dimmer. Its 320 x 240 pixel LCD touch screen gives access to everything from DMX data diagnostics and curve setting, to soft patch and setup for the 80 internal scene or chase memories. Like other recent dimmers from LSC, TTSDFKA Project X incorporates an LSCNet interface that allows for remote diagnostics and control via a simple 8-button or 4-fader wall plate, in applications that may not require a full control console.

In what they believe is a world first, LSC also demonstrated a version of their maXim control desk, incorporatin

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UK - For Stage Technologies 'education' is a key word. The international automation providers has worked with further education colleges and universities over a number of years to provide valuable training into the engineering and control technologies required for live entertainment performances.

Last month alone Stage Technologies worked with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, visiting their departments to give lectures and show them behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House and the Prince Edward Theatre.

Martin Hazlewood, lecturer at the Guildhall, comments: "Stage Technologies has been instrumental in providing this facility to enhance the student's knowledge and understanding of automation systems. Our program has been designed to expand and take the students forward into the comp

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Lee have a new swatch book geared towards this market which had just been launched, and also exhibited was their fluorescent service including ready-assembled sleeved gel items. Glass gels / diffusion, holders and louvres for MR16 fittings, were on display, aimed at track systems. The holders can accommodate two glass cuts, e.g. a colour and a frost.

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Projected Image Digital's dynamic stand featured several ElementLabs products including VersaTILE , VersaPIXEL, and VersaTUBE. The new VersaPIXEL gives designers complete freedom over pixel placement. The system was running from the Versa DRIVE D2 with a PC running VersaTILITY Software.

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Color Kinetics took the next steps in white light LED development, unveiling three new additions to the IntelliWhite series at ARC. These were the iW Blast 12 Powercore, which integrates power and data management directly within the fixture to reduce wiring; the iW Profile g2 - a low-profile, linear system that features higher light output; and iW Cove Powercore - designed for interior alcove applications. The systems are due for general availability in April, say the company.

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The ARC exhibition took place at London's Business Design Centre on 13-14 February, and proved an ideal setting for designers, architects, and product end-users to chew the cud with manufacturers and consultants. Feedback suggested that Monday was busy, and the Tuesday afternoon seemed to have a real buzz.

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The Pulsar team was on a high following the announcement that they had been awarded the show's Best Stand award. The newly expanded Chroma Range, previewed at PLASA '05, is now in full production and has begun shipping. All units are IP65-rated and new products include the ChromaBatten 50, ChromaStrip X3, and ChromaBankIP.

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Primary exhibits on the Funktion One stand included the Resolution 1 and 2A. Also on show were F88s, Minibass, a fully flown Resolution 5 Cluster with downfills, and the complete range of Resolution 4s - the T, E and S. Funktion One's French installer Colorsonic was also showing two operational Super Dance Stacks.

The self-powered Resolution 2A was pre-released at Siel. This bi-amplified 3-way fully horn-loaded enclosure will house the newly developed A4 two-channel amplifier. The company says the A4 is the synthesis of recent developments in amplifier technologies giving exceptional power remarkable clarity, in a 3kg package. One self-powered Resolution 2 will power itself and an un-powered slave R2 - making it an attractive proposition.

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DMX512 specialist Enttec showed the new E-Streamer, billed as "a DMX show recorder without limits". Communicating via Ethernet or Enttec's own USB interface, E-Streamer can record and replay an unlimited number of DMX universes through the ArtNet or ESP protocols, whilst performing complex merge functions on the fly. Built on an embedded PC running the robust FreeBSD operating system, E-Streamer's web browser interface gives control over every aspect of its operation, including sophisticated multiple show replay scheduling and remote control.

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Whilst Jands is well known outside Australia as a producer of lighting consoles and dimmers, at home they are also a major distributor of imported products such as Shure, Serapid, JBL, Clear-Com, ETC, Vari*Lite, Crown, A.C. Lighting, Soundcraft and Stage Technologies, to name but a few. In fact, the Jands stand featured a total of 14 overseas factory representatives on hand to talk about their products.They also released two of their own new lighting products at the show. The FPX is a modern no-frills dimmer, intended to replace the venerable FP12s, which have become a standard industry workhorse. Also seen for the first time, was the much awaited Vista PC which will shortly be available in128, 256, 512, 1024 and 2048 channel versions. Output is via ArtNet or Pathport over Ethernet, or via USB through a proprietary Jands interface box. On the stand it was seen running linked to the Vista

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Products of interest on the GE Lighting stand included the CMH 20W miniature range, including the Mini Plus and the Super Mini, with 60% longer life spans.

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Building on their successful collaboration, Martin Architectural and Philips showcased their lighting solutions together. Items of interest included the Cyclo 03 DMX - a variant of Martin's colour-mixing fluorescent washlight, with three channels of onboard DMX control.

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Over the past few years, Adam Hall have been developing their LD Systems range of audio products dedicated to other sectors of the audio industry such as Rental companies, Installers, Music shops and DJ stores. This year the focus is definately on their expanding Audio range, with more than 40 new products in their 2005-2006 Audio catalogue.

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The Colour Cube was drawing interest on the Crescent stand. Housing 200 Luxeon LEDs, it can be linked to a lap-top with the colour selected by choosing a position on the CIE colour chart or alternatively selecting a Rosco filter number.

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Germany - After five years at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, event organizers Caba Kroll & Klaus Froehlich have decided to relocate its successful DJMeeting forum to a new venue in Duisberg for 2006. As a result, the 16-year-old event is set to take place on 16 May at the Delta Musikpark.

"Most DJ's, trade visitors and guests have been requesting a new location with a more personal atmosphere and a fresh vibe," admits Klaus Froelich. "The change of venue will make it possible to implement new ideas."

Among the exhibitors again will be Denon DJ, who line up alongside other equipment manufacturers, peripherals suppliers and record labels. In contrast to previous events, exhibitors will only present in two areas this year, allowing for a more even dispersion of visitors. There will also be a series of panels and seminars focused on current issues, and an eve

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Mode launched its SceneStyle4 range, a self-contained dimmer switch which will fit into a double gang wallbox using existing wiring, and with a screw-less front plate. The indicator LED colours can also be changed. Their Evolution range can offer stylish control of lighting, audio, screens, fans etc.www.evolutioncontrols.com

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The award for the best-dressed exhibitor had to go to Jonathan David on The Society of Light and Lighting, who was about to hotfoot it across town to an industry bash. Details of the professional body were on display including the forthcoming Ready Steady Light competition.

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Sonoss, the French distributor for Thomas, Columbus McKinnon, Luminex, Celco, Expotruss, Coemar, Wybronand Proplex products were exhibiting a range of products including the Pixel range made by Thomas.

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Anolis, the architectural division of Robe Show lighting, was celebrating its first year of business, having been launched at ARC '05.
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