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UK - Lightfactor Sales will major on showing the core architectural, theatre and live performance orientated products from high profile manufacturers including Novalight from Italy, VXCO from Switzerland, SFAT from France and Cogent and LightProcessor from the Cooper Controls team in the UK. Lightfactor is the exclusive UK distributor for all these products.

As Novalight's UK distributor, Lightfactor has enjoyed considerable success with its high powered High-Ground and Nova-Flower range of moving lights, which will feature on the stand along with the new Nova-Beam and 2K Nova-Flower - which was developed specially for show designer and LD Willie Williams for the current U2 tour, and is now available as a production model. Nova-Flowers are also featured on the current Coldplay wor

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USA - Houston's Lakewood, the country's largest church and the home of Joel Osteen attracts a weekly attendance of approximately 43,000 people, they make their home in the former Compaq Centre, previously home to the Houston Rockets. And the job of lighting services in the 16,000-plus-seat arena, many of which have to perform the double duty of being recorded for broadcast and providing an intimate experience for worshipers falls to Chuck Pryor and his team.

"My production background is mainly in audio," Pryor says, "So my team has a lot of fun making all the standard lighting/audio jokes to keep things light and fun. I was actually hired in audio but was invited to manage the lighting department when Tom Stanziano, the previous LD, left. Tom was the one who originally specified theses fixtures to accomplish the goals, and he obviously made a great call. I still s

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On Stage - Colombian rock star Juanes is going ahead with a peace concert in Cuba despite receiving threatening messages, his manager has said. The event, due to take place on 20 September, has been criticised by some US-based Cubans for supporting the country's communist government. Latin Grammy winner Juanes, who lives in Miami, told police he had received threats via his Twitter account.

His manager said the star feared for his safety and considered pulling out. Fernan Martinez Maecha told the Associated Press: "The concert is still on, and Juanes is maintaining a positive attitude throughout all of this." Mr Maecha said there is "absolutely nothing political" about the peace concert, which is set to take place in Havana's Revolution Plaza. Juanes held a peace concert in March 2008 on the Venezuela-Colombia border when tensions were high over a Colombian c

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Indochine X PixMob Fan Immersion

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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USA - Lab X Technologies has added a larger conference room and four new offices and expanded the reception area at its headquarters in Rochester, New York. Lee Minich, President of the engineering design firm, says that the decision to grow in the midst of a broadly shrinking economy almost made itself.

"We looked at the accelerated pace of connectivity proliferation, the continued growth of our client list, and the positive impact of emerging technologies such as AVB (Audio-Video Bridging)," he says. "Our need for growing room was immediately obvious. Product manufacturers in many industries are turning to Lab X for help in leveraging the IEEE's emerging AVB standards that make Ethernet ready for reliable real-time streaming of high-quality audio and video."

The new facilitiesalso give Lab X and its visiting clients access to a new entrance and additional

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USA - Technomad reports that its Vernal weatherproof loudspeakers are providing audio for narrated tours by Shoreline Sightseeing of Chicago on the waters of the Chicago River. More than 80 Vernal loudspeakers are installed on 18 boats, broadcasting clear speech with supplemental background music on boats ranging from 15 to 50ft in length.

Shoreline Sightseeing operates tours on the Chicago River and the Great Lakes that give visitors a historical overview of nearby architecture and other attractions. According to Chad Rice, director of fleet management for Shoreline Sightseeing, the live and pre-recorded audio narrations are significant to the tours, and the audio is intelligible from the shoreline as boats pass through the centre of the Chicago River.

"We take up to 300 people out at a time, and audio is the most dominant aspect of the experience," said Rice. "

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USA - Audio-Technica has announced that Patterson, New Jersey-based On the Road Marketing has been presented with A-T's President's Award. The award was presented by Marc Lee Shannon, Audio-Technica vice-president, sales, to Doug Brown, On the Road Marketing president. On the Road Marketing received this honour at an awards ceremony during this year's InfoComm Expo.

Doug Brown, principal of On the Road Marketing, accepted the award which recognises a leading manufacturer's representative for outstanding commitment and dedication during the Audio-Technica 2008/2009 fiscal year. The firm sells Audio-Technica professional products to retailers and sound contractors in New York City, surrounding areas and additional regions of New Jersey.

Marc Lee Shannon, Audio-Technica vice president, sales, commented, "Audio-Technica is lucky to have such an exceptional group of reps, and

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Switzerland - The SWX Stock Exchange in Zurich selected AKG's GN 30 E 5PIN gooseneck microphones, CK 31 Capsules and H 600 shock-mounts for deployment. The installation used several different loudspeaker systems strategically positioned to optimise the acoustics in the glass-walled conference room known as the 'crystal palace'.

The system was completed by Erwin Herzog of Kilchenmann and used 33 AKG GN 30 E 5PIN Gooseneck microphones, 33 AKG CK 31 microphone capsules, 33 AKG H 600 shock mounts, and a retractable column with a 360-degree loudspeaker in the centre of the room.

"We chose AKG products for their high quality, high gain before feedback, and flexibility," Herzog said. "Using AKG products, we managed to hand over the project on time in spite of a close deadline and still fulfilled all of the client's requirements and wishes. We even kept the price apprec

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UK - Making a welcome return to the PLASA show, track and acoustic solutions manufacturer Triple E is using the occasion to officially launch its revolutionary Chainbeam track. Already in use in London's National Gallery and LA's Universal Studios, as well as on Carnival Cruise ships, Chainbeam combines the solid construction of Unibeam with the amazing flexibility of Triple E's Chaintrack system. Chainbeam's solid, extruded aluminium construction gives it great strength and rigidity, enabling large spans between two suspension points. With a minimum radius of two metres, it is also well suited to large curved systems. But it is the insertion of a dual run of 3/8" duplex chain which gives the track its unique flexibility. As the driving force and suspension for curtains and scenery, the chain is used with absolute encoders to provide extremely accurate positioning for any loa

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UK - Having enjoyed sold-out events for four years running in London's Finsbury Park, Madstock - the festival featuring self-styled 'nutty boys' Madness - disappeared for over a decade. But in July 2009 it enjoyed a triumphant return at a new venue, Victoria Park. AP Security wasin charge of crowd management and stewarding for it and the ensuing Lovebox weekend.

AP was in charge of safety and stewarding throughout entire site for both events. The site featured three stages with a 'Golden Circle' in front of the main stage for Madstock and two stages (but no Golden Circle) for Lovebox. Both also featured the usual array of concessions stands, alternative entertainment and sponsored areas.

"The planning started, as usual, many months in advance," says Chris Hollands, AP's southern operations manager, who managed the planning and operation at

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UK - The Panaray MA12EX modular line array loudspeaker from Bose is an addition to the Panaray MA12 loudspeaker family, offering sound system designers and contractors "a more versatile loudspeaker option for acoustically demanding environments, indoors and outdoors". It is designed to deliver high speech intelligibility and full-range music reproduction, without the need for additional bass augmentation.

The MA12EX loudspeaker includes 12 2.25" high excursion, weather-resistant drivers that deliver extended low-frequency response for accurate music reproduction. Incorporated for the first time in an MA12 loudspeaker, Bose Articulated Array loudspeaker technology precisely angles each driver to provide wide, even sound coverage at higher frequencies throughout the listening area - from front to back and even off to the extreme sides.

The loudspeaker's ultra-thin

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Chechnya - After six years of rebuilding the structure, which was destroyed during the Chechen wars, the State Theatre and Concert Hall in Grozny, the capital of the Republic of Chechnya, was reopened late last year. ETC dealer Sistema played a prominent role in bringing back the hall's previous grandeur by installing new stage technology, including a lighting system full of ETC equipment.

Sistema faced a difficult task when they came on the project. "Our employees' first impression was daunting," says Pavel Petryanin, director of Sistema's projects department. "The grounds of the facility were seriously damaged during the war. The sun was shining through a hole in the roof. We had to carry out a complete reconstruction project, practically starting from scratch."

Sistema installed 560 conventional luminaires - including dozens of ETC Source Four PARs - and

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UK - Notifier by Honeywell and Ateis UK report that they have been awarded Network Rail Acceptance for their Voice Alarm and Public Address (VA/PA) solutions.

This significant accreditation by Network Rail follows much research into the Ateis/Notifier range as meeting stringent EMC requirements for products used on the rail network. It was awarded after the successful installation of a Notifier by Honeywell system at Shepherd's Bush overground station which has operated without fault for five months.

Notifier by Honeywell has extensive experience in the development of specialist VA/PA solutions and uses Ateis equipment in its range of VA/PA systems. The system was engineered specifically to meet Network Rail's precise requirements, designed to ensure effective communication of passenger information as well as controlled evacuation in the event of an incident.

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UK - Lighting Technology projects (LTP) has completed the first UK installation of Martin Architectural's Rail Light - running along the handrails of the Tradeston Bridge in Glasgow.

The new wave-like pedestrian footbridge links Tradeston on the south bank of the river Clyde with Glasgow's financial services district. It was devised by Glasgow-based civil engineers Halcrow in partnership with Scandinavian architects Dissing & Weitling, and reflects Glasgow City Council's objective to improve cross-river accessibility and create a landmark waterfront structure.

LTP's expertise and penchant for intricate and detailed installations (which recently includes the London Eye and Sidings Bridge, Swansea) was called into the project by Martin Architectural, who tasked them with delivering the lighting and providing their direct client BAM Nuttalls with a fully project managed scheme. T

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UK - At approximately 3am on Monday 6 July 2009, thieves broke into a commercial premise in Clevedon, North Somerset, where over £80,000 worth of lighting equipment was being stored following its use for a private event.

The offenders used a large blue Mercedes Sprinter van to remove the equipment from the premises; the van was last seen driving through Clevedon at approximately 3.30am, believed to be heading towards Portishead and possibly the M5 motorway.

A majority of the stolen lighting equipment was, at the time, on hire from Norwich stage lighting company Viking Stage Lighting. Some of the equipment stolen included expensive Robe Colourspot 1200, Robe Colourwash 575 AT Zoom, and Robe Colourwash 250 AT moving head fixtures. The lights would have been stored in, predominantly, light blue flight cases with the Viking Lighting logo screen printed on the sides.

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USA - Illumination Dynamics (ID) has moved to a new location in San Fernando, California that features easy access, ample space and thoughtful amenities for production crew. With 70,000sq.ft of warehouse space to house ID's expanding inventory of motion picture lighting and grip, automated and theatrical lighting, HVAC equipment and expendables, the rental house "offers improved equipment accessibility, working environment and customer service".

In addition to doubling the warehouse space, ID provides 11,000sq.ft of air-conditioned offices, repair, conference, and demo rooms - including separate production crew offices with convenient telephone and wi-fi internet connectivity.

Repair facilities offer maintenance in-house as well as equipment servicing for customers. Dedicated entries and spacious loading docks for each department facilitate easy equipment pickup and

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USA - Renkus-Heinz, worldwide distributor for Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG), has announced a major upgrade to the EASE (Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers) software suite.

EASE 4.3, which was released on 4 August 4t, is available as a free upgrade for all users of EASE 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2, and includes a set of major additions to expand the software's functionality.

New features include A-weighted mappings according to standard IEC 61672; STI according to IEC 60268-16 including signal and noise masking effects (also available for EASE Jr users); and import and export of Google Sketchup and DXF 2000 data formats.

Multi-threading support for the room-acoustic module AURA makes it up to 10 times faster on a quad-core PC, while the EASE SpeakerLab v1.1 module adds numerous new features and analysis options.

Broadband mappings based on pink noise input signal and new pr

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UK Sound designer Jason Barnes chose the new Duran Audio AXYS Scope range as the FOH PA for the UK tour of the rock opera Quadrophenia.

"I chose the Axys Speakers over alternatives because of their dynamic sound, energy and ability to deal with the full range of frequencies whilst not sounding over processed. I wanted to take the risk and try something new and powerful that had never been used in theatre before to create a more individual mix," says Barnes. "I also wanted a 15" speaker with punch rather than anything larger, because of the varied venues we are touring to. These boxes fit the bill and are light enough to throw up the pros and punchy enough to throw a rich rock and roll sound to the back of the house."

In total 12 AXYS Scope T-2115s were supplied to specialist theatre sound rental company Stage Sound Services for the tour together

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UK - Despite the challenging economic climate, console manufacturer Audient has reported 9.9% sales growth in its half year to June 30th compared to the same period last year.

Managing director Gareth Davies comments: "We entered 2009 with a good deal of caution and it's certainly true that a number of markets and territories have lost some momentum during the last six months. However, programmes we initiated last year in product development, distribution and manufacturing have enabled us to continue moving forward despite these constraints. These same programmes will also enable us to reap benefits when market conditions start to improve."

Second half sales have seen a strong start with Audient's small format Zen console starting to ship. Luke Baldry, sales and marketing director at Audient says "We're overwhelmed with the enthusiasm for Zen, it's been a great

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UK - At PLASA09, LTM will be highlighting the full range of the new LoadGuard Electric Chain Hoists, which are available in capacities from 250kg to 5 tonnes, including a 2.5t hoist on one chain fall - ideal for large ground support systems.

These hoists are available to higher safety standards- all of these standards allow some form of load positioning and holding without secondary suspension to support the load.

The quietness and low visibility (including black chain) make these hoists ideal for venue use, and the ruggedness make them ideal for production applications, says the company.

LTM will also be showing the range of Guardian Controllers and a wide range of its other lifting products including a new load sensing system for entertainment applications.

LTM will be in its usual spot in Hall 1 Stand C36. They will have the usual LTM hospitality including 3 new beers a

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UK - It continues to be a busy Summer for Adlib as another recent project involved the supply of audio production and crew for Nine Inch Nails' final UK Arena shows at Manchester Evening News Arena & the O2 Arena in London.

The Liverpool based company has toured with NIN before and US-based FOH engineer Pete Keppler has also used them on a number of previous occasions for other artists including the last David Bowie European tour.

Keppler specified a JBL VerTec system, with Adlib's Tony Szabo as systems engineer & crew chief. In Manchester, they utilised 14 VT4889s with 14 VT4880A flown subs per side for the main hangs, and 16 VT4889s per side for the side hangs. The subs were powered from Adlib's new Labgruppen PLM14000 amplifiers, with onboard Lake processing. A centre cluster of six L-Acoustics dV-Dosc was positioned just in front of the stage, pointing almost directly down

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Switzerland - As a consequence of Martin Professional's ongoing European sales optimisation and development of a regional sales organisation, Martin EMEA, the company has decided to implement a new distribution setup in Switzerland effective 1 September.

Taking over sales responsibilities, service and local support of the Swiss region is Martin's German sales staff headed by Peter Kroul working together with the Martin headquarters customer care department. Switzerland's French-speaking western region will be supported by Martin's French team.

The move, a part of Martin's larger European sales reorganisation, is aimed at greater operational efficiencies while creating a stronger, more uniform approach to the market. "The change is a natural progression in our plans to regionalise parts of our distribution set-up within EMEA in order to serve and support our end customers

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