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UK / Africa / Middle East - JVC Professional is to distribute the Edirol V-440HD video and graphics mixer for the UK, Africa and the Middle East. Building on the success of the Edirol V-4, the V-440HD is capable of eight video inputs, four SD and four HD or RGB video sources.

Among its features is the ability to link multiple units together, enabling single HD images to be spread across many output displays - ideal for multiscreen applications. In addition, the mixer can be remotely controlled by any Edirol instrument via MIDI or RS-232C. Other features are, picture-in-picture with joystick, size-dial to control position, size, pan and zoom, plus a lock facility can be used simultaneously with the keyer in the HD and graphics section. The built-in TBC and real-time upconverter and

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UK - The Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) will host its 2006 AGM and Members Lunch on Tuesday 6 June at the Hurlingham Club in West London.

The event has developed beyond an AGM in recent years, and is now much more of an active discussion forum for members who feedback on the work PLASA is doing and contribute to the future direction of the Association. The Members Lunch, which follows, grows in popularity each year, and in 2006 it is anticipated that 200 member companies will be represented. This year's speaker is business troubleshooter Alasdair Jeffrey who will talk to members about the challenges of growing and running a business. He was 'discovered' by the award-winning BBC series Trouble at the Top in 2004 and, as the subject of the 2006 BBC series The Ferocious Mr Fixit, he has built a formidable reputation over the years as a man who mak

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Benelux - In a major announcement on the first day of Frankfurt's ProLight&Sound exhibition, Ampco Belgium and TM Audio, both divisions of the Ampco / Flashlight Group, announced their joint agreement with Peavey Electronics to create an exclusive partnership covering all Peavey MI and pro audio products for the Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Under the ground-breaking agreement, which comes into effect immediately, Ampco Belgium and TM Audio will distribute, support and promote Peavey products with a highly developed infrastructure that will include dedicated vertical market sector sales teams, sales force and reseller product training schemes, product marketing support programmes, educational support initiatives and user endorsement programmes.

Uniquely, Peavey will integrate Ampco Belgium and TM Audio into its European logistics system, ensurin

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Italy - Italian pro audio manufacturer Outline has issued the following statement regarding its intellectual property and the agreement reached with Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH and Music & Sales Professional Equipment GmbH, the parent company of German manufacturer HK Audio, in which Outline says it has agreed to 'tolerate' the design of HK Audio's COHEDRA line array system. The statement also warns other manufacturers whose line array design infringe on Outline's intellectual property of possible legal action.

"It is hereby announced that an important agreement has been concluded between Outline di Noselli G. & C. s.n.c., owner of the Italian design model BS200O000020, the international design model DM / 062394 and the US-American design model D500,306 S, and Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH and Music & Sales Professional Equipment GmbH. Persuant to this agreement, Stamer Musikanlage

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USA - Theatre designer David Taylor recently previewed plans for the Internet 2 facility being designed for the New World Symphony by Frank Gehry. Taylor has been involved with the New World Symphony, developing the new performance, rehearsal, broadcast and distance-learning facility in South Beach, Miami, in conjunction with the Symphony leadership including maestro Michael Tilson Thomas, since 2003.

Making the presentation on behalf of New World Symphony at the 2006 Internet 2 Performance and Master Class Production Workshop in Miami Beach, Florida, Taylor was joined by Richard Bunn, systems consultant from the London office of Theatre Projects Consultants (TPC). The two are close collaborators on the project, which will occupy two adjacent city blocks and which will enable high definition video and audio to be sent to and from a remote site at speeds thousands of times faster

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UK - A Professional Laser Display Safety training course has been announced by safety specialists Laser Visuals Research. The one-day course, which will be held at the KentScience Park, near Sittingbourne, Kent on 26 April 2006, combines theory with practical examples of many topics specific to laser display safety. In addition to the subjects covered during the course, each attendee receives a copy of the Laser Visuals Research 200 page handbook on laser display safety, and receives a certificate of attendance.

The course has been designed to provide essential and valuable information for anybody involved with working with laser lighting products, whether they be show operators, installation companies, manufacturers, or resellers of laser projectors. Course Director, James Stewart, says that, currently, with the dramatic advances in solid state laser technology, the large, expe

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UK / Italy - Lightfactor Sales has taken on exclusive UK and Irish distribution of the Novalight range of products from Italy. Lightfactor - one of the UK's longest established and leading lighting sales operations - was particularly interested in the Novalight High-Ground range of high powered fixed and moving yoke luminaires, which perfectly complements the existing SGM range of moving lights.

Lightfactor's Peter Coles comments: "We needed to fill the gap in the 3 - 5k high power luminaire range, for both indoor and outdoor applications. The High-Ground is ideal - it can be floor or truss mounted and it is versatile, well made and extremely cost effective." He adds that they will be announcing some major High-Ground sales shortly, and that hopes Novalight's new Nova-flower will be just as successful.

The DMX-controlled Novalight High-Ground uses a 2000W MSR lightso

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Germany - Midas have announced the worldwide unveiling of the XL8 live performance system. This greatly-anticipated launch heralds the console manufacturer's entry into the digital mixing realm. XL8 offers an incomparable design combining exemplary sound quality, flexibility and reliability and ease of use unrivalled by other digital control surfaces, says the company. XL8 is the first of a new generation of open-architecture, cross-platform, integrated audio control and distribution systems, which brings control of not only audio, but other aspects of live performance to a single, intuitive control centre.

XL8 represents a new generation of networked systems, requiring only mics, amps and speakers to provide a complete audio system. However its open architecture ensures that third-party devices can easily be integrated into the system.

"Digital technology has now matured

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Germany - Martin Audio used Pro Light+Sound in Frankfurt to release a new, aesthetically-styled range of LE stage monitors, raising both the looks and performance of the classic LE range which has toured with the world's leading bands over the past 15 years. Also shown for the first time was the new W8L Longbow large-scale, three-way line array enclosure.

With their sleek, rounded profile, it was the three new low-profile monitors that really caught the eye. The series comprises: the LE2100, three-way biamp, high-power differential dispersion monitor, incorporating 2 x 12in motor bass drivers, 6.5in midrange driver and 1in compression driver; the LE1500, an active/passive version, with single 15in driver and 1.4in exit compression driver, and finally, the LE1200, featuring a single 12in driver and 1.4in exit compression driver. The enclosures can also be used as flown infills vi

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Germany - In an unprecedented move in the world of audio rentals, seven of the UK's leading rental companies have joined forces to create a new rental company called M7 Audio Ltd. The new company has been formed to facilitate UK rentals of the new Midas XL8 live performance system.

The shareholders of the new company are: Britannia Row Productions, Canegreen, Capital Sound, Concert Sound, Skan PA Hire, SSE Audio Group, and Wigwam Acoustics. M7 Audio has committed to taking an initial eight 96-channel systems and associated components worth in excess of £1m.

The foundations for M7 were laid during 2005 when the worldwide audio rental industry was invited by Midas to evaluate the initial concept and plans for the manufacturer's digital project. Subsequent discussions between the M7 partners revealed a shared consensus that joint ownership was the best way to launch XL8 int

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UK - UK distributor for HME's range of advanced wireless intercom products, audio experts Orbital Sound, is announcing the expansion of its fleet of HME solutions with the addition of the new WH200 ComLink.

ComLink is set to significantly enhance the potential of two-way communications in the UK's broadcast, live performance, corporate presentation and installed sound markets, says the company. ComLink is a digital 2.4 Ghz all in one headset that offers a total comms solution, which comes complete with the entire range of functions offered by the standard BP200 belt pack.

ComLink's feature-packed and ergonomically designed headset augments the operational capacity in any environment application and offers greater freedom of movement, eliminating any cable snagging and obtrusive un-aesthetic belt-packs.

Boasting the same battery life as its sister product - the BP 200, it run

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UK - Slingco, the UK representative for US manufacturer Vortek's award winning rigging system, announces the UK launch of the new Vortek Point Hoist module.

The unique and versatile Vortek Point is lightweight, self contained, portable and rugged, and ideal for theatrical and entertainment type applications, says the company.

Features include a speed and lifting capacity of 0 - 180 ft/min at up to 1200 lbs of lifting capacity or 0 - 90 ft/min at up to 1400 lbs of lifting capacity - with additional load/speed combinations available. A standard travel distance (for vertical and horizontal mounts) of 65 and 100 ft is available, and the wire rope is available in both 3/16" (5 mm) & 1/4" (6 mm) gauges.

Vortek Point Hoist modules can be attached to a single I-beam (replacing chain hoists), or wheeled to a position on the grid, with dual zero fleet angle lift lines droppi

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UK - West Kirk Church, of Helensburgh, Scotland, is home to the Helensburgh Oratorio Choir. In the past, the choir made do with an old system of wooden blocks in the church as their performance area. In 2003, the chairman of the choir, Richard Hassall, decided that it was time for a new stage.

Initially, Maltbury MD Philip Sparkes visited the church to assess the needs of the choir. Tiers were required, but they would have to fit neatly between the organ and choir stalls and take account of a marble altar platform at the back. The stage would also need to store compactly, as it would have to be kept in an outhouse behind the church when not in use. The requirements were very precise.

Frequent communication over two years produced a customised Metrodeck stage. The resulting tiers fit perfectly between the existing fixtures in the church, creating a fully demountable performance

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UK - Ice lighting was proud to support the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall, London, last week. Teenage Cancer Trust focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer by providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals.

During the week, over a number of quite different shows, Ice lighting played its cool media effects across a horizontal batten array, where it supported a multitude of acts including Razorlight, Bloc Party, Goldfrapp, Anthony and the Johnsons, Starsailor and Boy Kill Boy.

The overall lighting design was by Tom Kenny with individual LD's adding their distinctive feel to the proceedings.

Each day in the UK, six teenagers will find out they have cancer. Teenage Cancer Trust is striving to make life better for them.

(Chris Henry)

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Germany - Klark Teknik's exciting new product ranges, Square One and Show Command, had their first European showing on the Telex/EVI booth at the Frankfurt ProLight & Sound Show.

Square One is a new series of easily accessible, high-performance audio processors which combines the brand's no-compromise sonic quality with a feature set containing all the essentials. Launched simultaneously, Show Command is a new integrated system of hardware, software and Ethernet technology, which provides full control of the audio system including equalisation, management and routing, from a choice of user-interfaces. Show Command will begin shipping in April.

"As Klark Teknik moves into an increasingly technological sector with its ultra high-end digital range, market space has been created for something new at a more accessible price point," says Richard Ferriday, Midas and Klark T

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UK - AV and event specialists VideoTheque launched a new AV concept at RSVP exhibition this year, building complete walls of PSCo's 'infinite' plasma screens to create a totally virtual party environment.

RSVP exhibition featured VideoTheque, an innovation which takes the use of AV to a new level, using it to create the backdrop for an entire event. This will allow organisers to create any environment for their party, in any venue, changing it as often as they wish.

The concept included a full sound system, live musicians and vocalists, and party footage created specifically to use the screens to maximum effect. Guests on the stand were featured on the screens as part of the content. This was created by a series of Hot Heads (remote controlled cameras) and hand held camera men which provide video feeds to be used in conjunction with all other pre recorded video material.

The

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UK - West London based Entec Lighting is supplying equipment for the phenomenally successful Doctor Who exhibition. This is currently in residence at the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff, returning to its regional roots after an initial launch and six month stint on Brighton's Palace Pier, celebrating the Doctor's much anticipated return to TV screens in the new 2005 series.

Entec was contacted by Martin Wilkie from Experience Design Management Ltd, the production company licensed by the BBC to operate Doctor Who exhibitions and activities worldwide. In addition to the lighting kit, Entec also supplied technician Niall Hannell to rig and programme the exhibition.

The exhibition features a wide selection of monsters and villains - including the legendary Daleks - and a host of original props and costumes, designs and video clips from the new series starring Christopher Eccleston an

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UK - Zig Zag Lighting supplied the lighting and rigging to Amplitude AV of Bradford for a twelve date conference tour throughout the UK for the new Serious Organised Crime Agency. The aim of the conference is to integrate the pre-cursor organizations into the new agency prior to the full launch of SOCA on 3 April.

The rig consisted of a mixture of conventional Source 4s and fresnels, intelligent lights in the form of AC's tourspot, and 24 of the ChromaQ DB4 colour blocks, to create an understated yet interesting look.

The venues, ranging from London to Bolton and Birmingham presented a fewchallenges. Lighting operator Richard George said: "Fitting the set and all its attendant lighting and AV equipment into some of the smaller venues was a real challenge at times, especially on the power side of things.

Then there were the problems of making the set seem to fill the lar

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USA - Biamp today announced that Matthew Packer will serve as the new regional manager for the North Asia/Pacific region, which includes Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macao, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. Effective immediately, Matthew Packer assumes responsibility for the coordination and support of regional distributors and channel partners, as well as the maintenance and development of successful integrator relations throughout the region. Based in Beijing, Packer will report to Graeme Harrison, Biamp Systems' vice president of international sales.

Commenting on the announcement, Harrison said: "The size and scope of the installations that Biamp is specified for in the North Asia/Pacific region demand that our sales team has a solid understanding of the region, the industry and the people who make these projects successful. Matthew's technical expertise and real-world experience

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UK - Leicester concert venue De Montfort Hall has recently installed an M7CL to use for a variety of rock concerts and theatre performances. The desk was purchased from London and Birmingham based LMC Audio who bought 10 of them shortly after the launch at PLASA 2005.

De Montfort Hall's head of sound, Alan Smith, who first came across M7CL desks when both Bjorn Again and League of Gentleman used them at the venue, is clearly delighted with the new console. "In conjunction with our in-house PA system the results are truly impressive," he said. "It's very easy to use, in fact it's almost like an analogue desk in digital format. We've trained up 10 people to use the desk and without exception, everyone walked away thinking it was a great piece of equipment. It normally takes about 5 minutes to get a handle on the desk, everything is right there in front of you,"

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