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Biamp Systems has been involved in a court case between ClearOne Communications, based in Salt Lake City, and WideBand Solutions, filed in 2007. The case claims WideBand Solutions misappropriated ClearOne's intellectual property. Biamp Systems was named as a co-defendant in the case, based on a license agreement between WideBand Solutions and Biamp Systems.

The United States District Court of Central Utah in Salt Lake City issued a permanent injunction prohibiting WideBand Solutions from any use of the intellectual property, including the AEC-2W algo

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This digital system has no compander or squelch control (because none is needed), and it has a CD quality frequency response from 20Hz-20kHz. Also, it works in the 2.4Ghz band - legal world-wide, and miles away from the under-threat VHF and UHF. It employs a patented 'Triple Diversity' technique meaning it transmits/receives on three separate frequencies simultaneously - so practically zero chance of dropouts, says the company.

Available in the UK from 1 May, the stageClix Jack will be followed by three more stageClix products: a beltpack version for keyboards, microphones, wind and brass instruments, guitars and basses, body mics, piano mics and drum mics; a 19" 1U powered rack housing for up to four assorted receivers, and an affordable in-

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During the visit, the Chicago 2016 bid team revealed its vision for a spectacular Summer Games experience in the heart of the city. In preparation, the team called on expertise from a number of local companies. Shure Incorporated and the Chicago office of On Stage Audio (OSA) were asked to provide technical assistance with wireless microphones used during the event.

"Shure is honoured to support the effort to bring the Summer Olympic Games to Chicago in 2016," said Tom Krajecki, Shure's industry relations manager. "Shure was founded in Chicago in 1925. We've been involved in major entertainment and sporting events here, at the Olymp

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Under the agreement, LTM will have core stock ranges of LitePro 290, LitePro 390 and 520 Pro trussing for immediate dispatch, whilst Litestructures will have access to LTM's acclaimed range of LoadGuard Hoisting Equipment and Guardian Control Systems. A direct working relationship between the two companies will mean technical advice and first class customer service is only a phone call away.

Dan Holme, entertainment sales manager for LTM comments: "We are delighted with the partnership between our two companies. The move into having truss on stock is a logical step towards the one stop solution we are working to achieve for our customers. We can now supply truss as well as the h

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The exhibition, which takes place at the Royal Horticultural Halls in Westminster, London from 10-11 June, sold out at the end of April, with pre-registrations 20 percent up on the same time last year, say the organisers.

The ABTT Theatre Show director, Roger Fox, commented, "We're very pleased to see how the audio contingent of the show has grown over the years. It highlights the value that audio can add to modern productions, enhancing the experience through special sound effects and immersive sound reinforcement. The companies

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Starting in March, the tour has already visited Europe and is currently in the midst of 16 UK and Ireland dates before heading off for a mammoth 60 shows in Australia. It will then come back to Europe, the UK and Ireland for a second round of gigs - with the PM1D at every one.

The PM1D was the first digital console that Horst learned and it remains his favourite. "When I made the transition from using analogue consoles, I had all the usual doubts," he says. "So I approached Yamaha for some training and I found the transition very straightforward. I like the fact that it has enough physical controls, you're not having to scroll through endless menu screens because you'

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Aero systems were on tour with Soledad Pastorutti's and at the Chamamé National Festivities. Soledad's tour, which kicked off in the city of Santa Rosa on 19 September and ended in Villa La Angostura in February, also helped the needy since all profits will be donated to different charities in each of cities where the shows took place.

As part of the 100-year celebrations, 'La Sole' has already given a series of recitals mainly in Patagonia that were attended by a total of more than 45,000 people. The Aero systems have been tour

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Evolved from the successful flagship iLive digital range, the iLive-T Series has all the performance and power of the original iLive in a new lightweight, affordable package. The T Series comprises the fixed I/O iDR-32 and iDR-48 MixRacks and iLive-T80 and iLive-T112 Surface options, which are connected by a single CAT5 cable using Allen & Heath's ACE link.

An iLive system from the flagship range will also be displayed on the stand, and Allen & Heath will be showing the ZED-R

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Studer's Executive VP of sales, Bruno Hochstrasser, will retire at the end of 2009, making way for Adrian Curtis, previously VP Sales for Soundcraft, to take on the mantle for both Soundcraft and Studer. Curtis will assume this position immediately whilst Hochstrasser will remain within the sales team for the remainder of this year to ensure an effective hand-over.

Andy Trott praised Hochstrasser for his 37 years' service to Studer "Bruno epitomises Studer's resilience and drive for innovation; he managed the business during the days when every top studio in the world had a Studer reel to reel tape machine, then, when the recording market changed dramatically during the 90's he transitioned the business into the world's lead

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Neville chose to use a purely Vari*Lite moving light rig for the main venue - Royal Hall of Industries (RHI) - which looked spectacular for all ten hours of the party. The venue took on the theme of It's a gay world after all complete with elaborate set and giant rotating technicolour globe in the centre of the space. The RHI's lighting design took a different turn this year, with Neville choosing to lower the trim height of all the trusses to create a less cavernous

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Now, with release 3.3 of the Praesideo software, the company has extended the functionality of the system to ensure full compliance with these new standards.

An example of the extended functionality includes new zone-status indicators that show a fault status when any failure of equipment or cabling prevents a specific zone from being addressed. Other functionality extensions relate to voice alarms, outputs to fire alarm devices and managed evacuation. Furthermore the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the system has been upgraded to EN50130-4 levels for alarm systems and, with that upgrade, both hardware and software fully comply with the obligatory and optional requirements of EN54 and ISO 7240.

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Version 2 brings major changes to the underlying software engine, increasing the power of the software and providing a more sophisticated operating platform for future releases. Utilising a host of Ethernet, USB and Software accessories, LightFactory offers the power of any lighting desk from a familiar user interface.

The launch of Version 2 also brings a host of new features and a new aesthetic design providing a more intuitive and powerful set of tools for the user.

A new fixture library engine provides a hybrid of 100% dynamic fixture and generic fixture control and inherits almost 2000 fixtures from the Zero 88 library. This means that not only can LightFactory handle complex fixtures with any number of attributes but can also control fixtures of m

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Rafael Gonzalez has joined the RCF team and will be the RCF Spain's director of sales for professional audio products.

Alberto Ruozzi, RCF director of sales, commented: "Rafael is a very high profile sales manager with a vast experience on the professional market having dealt with many brands in his career. M.I. and professional audio retailers, rental companies, installation companies, will have now access to products directly from RCF company headquarters in Italy and, thanks to Rafael's great expertise, to an unsurpassed level of support pre and after sales."

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N&M will now distribute the complete range of Prolyte products, including trussing, staging and Prolyft hoists and can rely on a large stock supply in Dubai.

Jens Giessler from N&M stated: "Based on our sound reputation as rental and productioncompany, we are extending our services to sales as well. In our Dubai office we have a dedicated and trained sales team, led by Michael Thyssen. Prolyte not only has an extensive product line, their focus on high quality products combined with excellent support and technical know-how, is exactly what we like to offer our customers".

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Theatre consultant Richard Stuart was engaged to plan and oversee the fit-out of the theatre. He explains: "Originally the theatre was going to be a large cinema but halfway through construction they developed the idea of making the largest cinema a live theatre. Consequently the building design was put on hold for a while whilst the theatre design evolved. As the developer started to think about theatre equipment and machinery, I was brought in as Theatre Consultant for the project although the building structure was well and truly locked in design-wise."

The main issue to be addressed was turning a large rectangular box cinema

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"We are very proud of the international growth our business is experiencing," says Wildfire president John Berardi. "Trendco will do an excellent job bringing the Wildfire magic to customers in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The people at Trendco recognise the importance of good customer service and integration. They operate on the understanding that technology is only as good as the people who design, select and apply it - or as they put it, 'Technik kann nur so gut sein, wie die Menschen, die sie auswählen, einsetzen und bedienen'."

"We are very excited to add the Wildfire brand to our line-up," says Martin Wickel, w

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The first project for these is on the innovative percussion spectacular Noise Ensemble's UK theatre tour, which features 27 SGM IDEA 250 spot and Wash fixtures.

Snap to Black were brought onboard the tour by Noise Ensemble's lighting designer Ben Rogers to provide production management, staffing and the 2009 tour's lighting package.

Snap To Black's James Henshaw decided to make the investment in the 13 IDEA Spot 250s and 14 IDEA Wash 250 units because he saw it as a "Cost effective compact unit that would deliver the show's specific design requirements". Additionally, they will now be available in hire stock for future projects.

The IDEA 250 features that were specified by Ben Rogers included the twin gobo wheels and prism of t

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The pub, housed in a Victorian era building and surrounded by cobbled streets, features three dining areas and one large bar area. Quiet chatter and fine dining during weekday working lunches is accompanied by low level background music from the sound system; evenings see the place abuzz with city gossip and higher level music.

Four SGX41 cabinets, tucked away under the wooden ceiling beams, serve each of the two small dining areas. A further eight SGX41s cover the larger dining area, while the bar area has six SGX41s, with each area augmented by a separate in-ceiling subwoofer.

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The four-day festival hosted live acts including Duffy, Skye and Paolo Nuttini, and had a comprehensive programme of DJ performances.

The highlight of the DJ programme was a special daytime event called Modernity, which was held at an altitude of 2300m further up the mountain at the Cry d'Er station. A Xone:92 DJ mixer was requested for the event, which included sets by Chilean DJ and producer, Ricardo Villalobos, local hero, Luciano, and renowned German DJ, Loco Dice.

The main DJ line up was hosted in the resort venue, The Club. The first night featured a Xone:4D mixer/controller used by Brazil's Amon Tobin, whilst a Xone:92 mixer was specified as standard for the line up of top

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GLP appointed A.C. due to its proven track record of helping to launch innovative new technologies into the UK market. The company has invested in extensive demonstration & training facilities and a fully equipped service & repair centre, ensuring it provides the highest standards of customer care, both pre and post sale.

GLP's business director, Kasper Gissel, commented: "We appointed A.C. Entertainment Technologies due to its renowned expertise in the UK lighting industry. They have the infrastructure in place to ensure our products are backed by the highest levels of service and support at every stage of the customer experience."

A.C. Entertainment Technologies will have full access to the GLP product range and carry stock of the Impression