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Audio-Technica announces the appointment of Harvey Roberts as senior marketing manager for the company in the UK. Roberts, who assumed his position with the company on 20 March, has a background in hi-tech and IT consumer markets. He has more than 10 years experience in product and brand development, and marketing and communications with Psion PLC, and Fuji Photo Film's camera division.

Roberts previously spent five years as senior product marketing manager with Psion PLC.His responsibilities included the development, planning and launch of all new mobile computing products, into business and consumer global markets. Representing the company on an international level, he was a key pioneer of mobile computing within the business, initiating and leading product developments. As Product Man

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UK - Harman Pro UK has installed an integrated audio solution, incorporating a new JBL VRX 932LA line array, as part of a major refurbishment of Aston University's Great Hall, in Birmingham. The installation, in partnership with Quadrant Visual Solutions, is the first in the UK of the new compact JBL line array series.

The Great Hall, within the imposing domed Aston Webb Building, dates back to 1900. A multi-function facility, as well as providing the largest lecture theatre on the campus, the hall is also used for seminars, presentations, examinations, graduation ceremonies, and performances and concerts of all kinds. Last refurbished during the 1960s, the current project was intended to bring it up to fully modern standards for presentation and performance.

Working with Harman Pro UK as a strategic partner, Quadrant put together a tender to provide a flexible, and aesthetica

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UK - John Richards, general manager of Sony Pro-Audio Lab, Oxford, says: "We are delighted that Midas have selected our implementation of AES50 (SuperMAC) and HyperMAC digital audio networking technologies as the basis of their new XL8 system."

AES50 can carry up to 48 bi-directional audio channels plus 5 Mbit/s of generic Ethernet control data on a single CAT5 cable. HyperMAC can carry up to 384 bi-directional audio channels plus 100 Mbit/s Ethernet on CAT6 cable or fibre.

"In live sound applications, we are confident that the AES50 approach has significant advantages over other technologies - in particular the open standard, exceptionally low latency and robust error correction which will assure us of the high quality and reliability expected of our products." says Midas' managing director John Oakley. "We are delighted to be working with Sony Pro-Au

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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's - 40 thousand LED pixels on a ceiling!!! Indochine's whirlwind tour transports fans to another level of the live experience - immersing them from floor to ceiling with PixMob's X4 wristbands, and an LED ceiling made entirely of its NOVA Minis! With the vision of Indochine's creative team, PixMob used its LED fan-technology to turn attendees and venues into an ocean of effects, and a starry sky of LED magic. Très très cool!

Read more about the Indochine tour in the latest issue of LSi

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UK - PLASA announces the launch of the 2006 PLASA Awards for Innovation; entries are invited now with the awards to be presented during the 2006 PLASA Show.PLASA, the UK's Professional Lighting and Sound Association, has announced the launch of the 2006 PLASA Awards for Innovation. Designed to reflect excellence in new products in the fields represented by PLASA - lighting, sound, engineering, AV and staging for the entertainment industry - the awards were established in 1992 and have been presented annually since then at the PLASA Show in London each autumn - this year running from 10-13 September at Earls Court.

Open to PLASA Show exhibitors with a new product at the Show, entry into the awards brings immediate benefits with nominated products showcased in an Innovation Gallery inside the entrance to the show. Products are then judged on the show floor by a panel of exp

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UK - RF Specialists Trantec is pleased to announce that Cardiff based Stage Sound Services has added another 12- channels of Trantec's S6002 wireless UHF radio mic system to its expansive rental fleet.

With this latest acquisition Stage Sound Services now boasts 30- channels of Trantec's acclaimed S6000 range. This includes 16- channels of the internationally award-winning S6000 8-way system, and seven units of its sister twin receiver version - the compact S6002.

Recognised for providing advanced solutions for live events, theatre applications and corporate presentations, SSS's Trantec fleet has augmented its potential to supply reliable and flexible systems designs, no matter how challenging the application.

The Trantec ranges fit perfectly into Stage Sound Services' portfolio, which comprises industry standard brands including, d&b audiotechnik, Digico, Soundcraft and All

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The Netherlands - Norwegian (Lapland) hire company Lydfiksern heard about the Sound Projects line-array Linex, deciding to order a first set of 12 Linex cabinets, without even having heard the system!

MD Thomas Mikarlsen says: "We purchased Linex because we heard fantastic reports from users in Norway. The weight and efficiency suited our needs. We found competing systems to have twice its weight and size. People we trust regarded Linex as a better sounding system. Easy setup was important too. We had never worked with any Sound Projects system before, and regret that now!

"The first concert we did with Linex was a jazz concert of the famous Norwegian quartet Tore Brunborg. Because the height of the venue was limited we could only fly three Linex per side. This was no problem; we got perfect coverage from the suggested SPArC settings (the Sound Projects line-array ca

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UK - Following Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's successful three and a half year run at the London Palladium the production took to the road last December to embark on a three year national tour. Currently being staged at the Manchester Palace Theatre the show is set to move to Birmingham, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bristol and Southampton.

The show's automation supplier Stage Technologies has been working with Delstar Engineering and Stage Services on this project to make a number of significant changes to the original control system to cater for the touring production. The challenging design modifications were necessary to create a transportable set and also adhere to restrictions on the removal of stage flooring in the receiving venues.

The magical flying car was previously flown by a large mechanical arm that raised the car through the stage floor. For this touring production t

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UK - 5 Star Cases has designed and built a series of 20 custom flight cases to house Color Kinetics' new iColor Cove QL LED fixtures, for rental company Richard Martin Lighting.

In total, the cases hold 400 strips of iColor Cove. They are based on the popular 'Light Industrial' specification and were designed by 5 Star's Phil Lawrence working to a brief from RML's Steve Wells.

Light Industrial is becoming popular due to its expedient weight - made possible due to the carcass being constructed from 6mm plywood - and the strength is not compromised as the cases use the same basic fittings found on the heavier Industrial specification.

RML's black laminate exterior and full corporate branding were also part of 5 Star's brief. Each case houses 20 iColor units in two areas, one set of 10 in the base while a further 10 in a removable tray. Both areas of the case incorporated CNC r

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UK - UK mixer manufacturer, Allen & Heath Ltd., has signed a £9m secondary management buyout (MBO) with Close Brothers Growth Capital Ltd. (CBGC), a provider of combined equity and debt funding. The move marks the successful exit of 3i, who backed the original MBO in 2001, and an increase in the management's stake in the company, giving them majority control.

The MBO team is led by Allen & Heath's managing director, Glenn Rogers, who has fronted the company since the early 1990's, along with board members Dave Jones, finance director; Bob Goleniowski, sales director; and Tony Williams, operations director. Peter Adams continues as non-executive chairman, whilst James Blake, who led the transaction for CBGC, will also join the board.

"As is common with investment companies, 3i has supported a small, growing company and made an excellent ROI. After five years and a pe

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USA - Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG) has been honoured by the U.S. Department of Defense for supporting its employees who participate in the National Guard and Reserve Force. The award was presented on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense by the New York Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

Recognizing PRG's above and beyond commitment to the Nation's Reserve Component personnel, ESGR presented the company with its 5 Star Statement of Support Certificate. PRG also is listed on the National ESGR website as a 5 Star Level Supporter.

"We are grateful for the sacrifices made by our employees and all men and women in our nations military," says Jere Harris, chairman and founder of PRG. "We are glad to do what we can to support them while they serve."

"Employers can support their personnel by holding jobs open a

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Germany - Genelec Oy: was awarded a prestigious MIPA (Music Industry Press Award) for Best Innovative Product for its latest 8000 series of monitors at the Musikmesse, last month.

This award has become the 'Grammy' of the Musical Instrument and Pro Audio industries. Fifity-eight music press magazine from all over the globe cast their vote to make Genelec winner of the category.

The 8000 Series of near-field, two-way systems took two years to develop. It features a new approach to enclosure design; driver technology and active electronics to further reduce distortion and provide an outstanding performance.

All three models in the 8000 series feature die-cast aluminium, minimum diffraction enclosures (MDE) which have large internal volumes, softly curved edges and outstanding strength to help reduce linear and non-linear distortion. They also incorporate Advanced Directivity

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USA - Electronic Stockroom, a leading West Coast consumer electronics distributor specializing in high-end audio and video electronics, today announced they will open a branch serving the Pacific Northwest territory of the United States.

"We are very excited to bring our experience and expertise to this new market," said Glen O'Brien, president of Electronic Stockroom. "We have developed a strong presence in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii and look forward to providing our first-class service to the Pacific Northwest."

Part of the Edge Group of distributors, Electronic Stockroom serves the custom installation and custom home integration markets, addressing the professional integrators' need for 'just-in-time' inventory management by offering on-site and next-day availability of virtually all products they distribute. Some of the premium product lines

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The Netherlands - Bosch has launched a new release of its Digital Public Address and Emergency Sound system. The new version of its TÜV approved Praesideo PA and Emergency Sound System, Version 3.0, includes new additional hardware such as an updated Network Controller, a Multi Channel Interface and Basic Amplifiers. These new devices will further enhance Praesideo's position in this competitive market by giving customers more flexibility in design and a more optimal and cost-effective solution, says the company. Praesideo is ideal for medium-sized to big applications like shopping centres, educational establishments, offices, multi-purpose sports stadia and airports.

The updated Network Controller is equipped with a more powerful processor for even faster system response within very large systems. It also includes a 48 V DC battery back-up input.

The Multi Channel Interface

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Germany - Bosch Security Systems introduced its Wireless Discussion System at ProLight&Sound in Frankfurt. The new system employs advanced wireless technology and complements Bosch's Digital Congress Network (DCN) Next Generation system. The introduction of the DCN Wireless Discussion System is a milestone in meeting the continuing demand for innovation in the use of wireless technology in modern congress systems.

The new product comprises two main elements - a Wireless Access Point (WAP) unit and three different types of wireless Discussion Units. With minimal time required for set-up or break-down, multiple events can take place in sequence, meaning better and more effective use of space. The discussion system can be installed, rearranged and operated with virtually no impact on the integrity of a historical location.

The DCN Wireless Discussion System combines fast set-up o

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Germany - Last October, EtherSound announced its 2006 development roadmap for the open digital audio networking standard, which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3x Ethernet specifications.

At ProLight & Sound, the EtherSound development team delivered on a key milestone: a proof of performance demonstration of the new ES-Giga System Transport technology, which is optimized for the expanded bandwidth of Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3ab). The demo ran throughout the show, and showcased an Ethernet network handling both PCM digital audio and control data.

"ES-Giga is a System Transport technology because in addition to 512 channels of PCM audio data, it offers a dedicated 100 Mpbs for generic Ethernet data traffic," explains business development manager Jimmy Kawalek. "This allows ES-Giga users to run a variety of software programs that monitor and control devices fr

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Belgium - One of the most famous and revered venues in Europe, the Ancienne Belgique otherwise known as AB has always carefully protected its reputation as a groundbreaking venue. From its early beginnings, through acts like Blondie, The Ramones and Lena Lovich, to the present day with Starsailor, Rufus Wainwright or Heather Nova, AB has come to be known as the place to play for up coming bands.

No surprise then when the technical director Marc Vrebos chose to invite all serious pro-audio manufacturers to demonstrate their latest sound systems when the time came for renewal of the house PA. "The previous system had been installed in '96, we knew fromour own experiences, and from listening to what touring sound engineers told us, that the time had come for a line array," he said.

AB's head of sound Tom Janssen, assisted by Sven Van den Broek, AB's longest serving in-h

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Germany - German Distributor Pro Audio-Technik exhibited at the recent ProLight&Sound in Frankfurt, an extremely lightweight high-performance loudspeaker: 8 kilograms and ideally suited for truss mounting.

When weight load for speaker mounting was limited, in the past the only choice was the use of small speakers. The newly developed advanced speaker system NOX Series SD12 allows safe and easy installation of high performance 12"/1" speakers.

In mobile installations, the easy handling and the low weight of 10 kilograms (including U-bracket with pivot and tilt capability plus truss clamp) leads to drastic cost reduction. It is now possible for one person to mount a 12"/1" loudspeaker into a truss - using a single hand.

The new NOX SD-12 may also be used on a speaker stand or mounted into a wall. The loudspeaker is weather resistant and may be left outside

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USA - Color Kinetics have announced new roles for its senior sales executives. Philip O'Donnell has been promoted to vice president, Americas, Europe and Middle East lighting systems sales. Ray Letasi will become vice president, APAC lighting systems sales, including responsibility for Color Kinetics Japan.

O'Donnell joined Color Kinetics in September 2005 as vice president of North American sales, leading direct and channel sales for the company's lighting systems business. A highly-regarded lighting industry veteran, he brings extensive sales, business development, and management experience to his role, which will now include responsibility for Color Kinetics' domestic sales force, its growing sales presence in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, and its affiliates operating across many distribution channels.

Letasi joined Color Kinetics in 1999 and most recently serv

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UK - Entec Sound became the first UK rental company to use d&b audiotechnik's new J8 (80 degree) and J12 (120 degree) line array cabinets along with the new J-SUBs on a major gig - six nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the high profile Teenage Cancer Trust shows.

A dynamic range of international bands and artists included Goldfrapp, Anthony & The Johnsons, Bloc Party, Razorlight, Judas Priest, The Scorpions, The Cure and comedian Ricky Gervais who opened the week long event.

Entec Sound has serviced the event for the last six years and seen it grow from a single night to the six gig event it is today. Over the years they have sussed out the nuances of the venue and fine tuned the art of creating a successful sound design. However, the major sonic challenge still remains - ensuring the system sounds equally as good for the different performance genres - from

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USA - Color Kinetics have announced its growing presence in the European market with the appointment of two new distribution partners in the UK. In addition, the company will support the local lighting industry as a new member of the European Lighting Designers Association (ELDA).

Color Kinetics' Q4 2005 revenues from European sales increased 102% year over year, including contributions from the UK market. Color Kinetics' lighting systems are applied in many notable local installations. Most recently they were used to light the beacon atop a 22-story residential tower in London's Tabard Square - allowing it to change colour according to barometric conditions. As the atmospheric pressure changes, the colour of the beacon changes, providing a measurement of weather conditions that is visible for many miles across the city.

Other installations include Plantation Place, Great Ormo

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France - GearSourceEurope and Martin Professional France, have officially announced that they have reached agreement to work together, marketing and selling used equipment, which is available from Martin's customer base in France and the Maghreb

Bruno Garros, general director of MPF had realised for some time that he needed to find a partner company to handle an increasing number of requests from clients to assist in selling their used equipment, freeing up vital capital, and allowing them to invest in brand new Martin equipment.

Garros says: "We looked at the market and knew if we were going to refer our customers to someone, we needed to find a partner who could represent us with a high degree of quality and professionalism. GearSourceEurope with their partner in the US, GearSource Inc. have almost four years experience selling used equipment from their highly developed

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