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UK - Ofcom today announced the details of how Government funding will be made available to the Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) sector to support its migration from channel 69 to channel 38. This follows the Government's decision last month on the level and nature of this funding, which will contribute to the cost of modifying or purchasing equipment.

Wireless microphones and other wireless equipment that uses channel 69 are being cleared from this part of the 800 MHz band. Countries across Europe are clearing these airwaves to make way for new services like next-generation mobile broadband. Citizens and consumers in the UK stand to significantly benefit from this, especially those that live in the countryside, where the roll-out of broadband and mobile services has been

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UK - Light Projects has supplied 18 Lumascape inground 343 uplighters for a refurbishment scheme on the lighting of the Queen Elizabeth Gates in Hyde Park as designed and specified by Light + Design Associates.

These were supplied with both 35w and 70w CDM-T lamps using Lumascape's 'PureOptics' dichroic reflector system which range from 10° to 60° for precise illumination. In addition, different refractors, tilt lenses and prismatic lenses were used to create exact effects and to obtain different light distribution patterns to bring the gates to life.

Lumascape 343 uplighters are specifically designed for this kind of challenging and high performance application. Manufactured from 316 marine grade stainless steel and with an IP68 rating, they come complete with an integral wicking barrier and can house different light sources from 35w to 70w CDM-T lamps, TC-TEL compact

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USA - Rochelle Park, NJ-based Audio Services provides sound and lighting for a regular roster of events across the NY-NJ-PA tri-state area, from car shows and county fairs to concerts and corporate events. And for Audio Services' president Jack Sinsabaugh, that calls for gear he can depend on, including an assortment of Renkus-Heinz loudspeakers.

"We use our PNX102LA line arrays on an almost daily basis, especially during the busy summer season, and we've never had a problem," Sinsabaugh says. "We've put those boxes up against a lot of more expensive systems, and they outperform them all in coverage and in output."

He continues, "In a typical week, we'll go from a hip hop show like the Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car and Bike Show, to a fireworks celebration at the Donald Trump International Golf Course, to a rock concert for Six Flags or maybe a gospel

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Australia - Renkus-Heinz reports that AFMG, developer of electro-acoustics measurement and analysis products EASE, EASERA, SysTune, AUBION and more, will be exhibiting at the 20th International Congress on Acoustics in Sydney, Australia, on 23-27.

AFMG (Ahnert Feistel Media Group) will show its growing range of software and hardware tools for audio and acoustics professionals in the fields of architectural acoustics, installed sound and live sound. Peter Patrick, head of acoustic consultants Scientific Acoustics, will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions.

On show will be the EASE 4.3 AURA module, with a special focus on the new AURA-Remote calculation service, and the EASERA room acoustic measurement software.

Also designed for acousticians and consultants, AFMG Reflex software models the scattering properties of diffusors and other surface structures, while AFMG S

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UK - Calrec Audio will introduce a new management system for their Hydra2 network router at the IBC 2010 in Amsterdam next month.

The Hydra2 Organizer, or H2O, allows the user to control a Hydra2 network independently from any console control surface. Users will be able to set up routes and configure access rights to all desks on a given network, as well as label I/O boxes and ports for ease of identification. The application also offers the ability to arrange ports into folders, making them quicker and easier to locate.

The new software is browser-based, allowing network access from a laptop or PC, and is compatible with Windows, Linux or OS X.

Henry Goodman, head of sales and marketing at Calrec Audio, states, "Our new H2O control system further integrates Hydra2 into any multi-console installation. Its user-friendly interface works independently of the console and pe

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The Netherlands - Midiator announces that it will release the Vision Pro during the upcoming PLASA Show in London. The Vision Pro is the second product to be released by Midiator, the Netherlands-based company founded two years ago that develops and manufactures advanced control solutions for the entertainment industry. These products integrate with show devices and have various industry standard protocols implemented which are packed in user-friendly contemporary interfaces.

Entirely developed and produced by Midiator, the Vision Pro's main functionality is to control all the visual aspects of a show in a 'live' environment. It acts as a central command station for various industry standard devices like media-servers, video-scalers, light-desks and other equipment. The list of supported devices consists of well-known brands like Green Hippo, Barco, Grass Valley, TV-One, Kiss-Bo

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UK - Orbital Sound has announced a series of corporate developments, as the company prepares for the autumn season. Orbital has created three new directorships, evolving its management structure with internal promotions for William Addison as technical director, Tom Byrne as sales director, and Eric Simpson as director of live event & communications.

In June, Orbital achieved ISO 9001 certification, as the culmination of a two-year programme to initiate quality management systems throughout the organisation. Thirdly, Orbital is cementing its focus on the wider European sound rental market with the opening of a European support office this autumn.

MD Chris Headlam comments, "Orbital has earned a reputation for being a genuinely dynamic live sound company, and that involves never standing still and watching the grass grow! We have a fantastic team of people - nearly 40 at t

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UK - Successful audio post production house, Out Post Sound, has now completely separated it's retail sales activities into a new arm under the banner of Out Post Distribution.

Out Post Sound, well known for its high quality, cost effective audio post services has also been the exclusive UK distributer of Punchlight automatic Cue Light and Timecode display systems for nearly three years. The success of Punchlight has seen the company sell to Bang Post Production in Cardiff, Waves Studio in London and the Beijing Film Academy as well as many other international clients.

"We decided to split the sales into Out Post Distribution to ensure that customers of our audio post services do not get confused about what our core business is, which of course is our work in the film, television and gaming markets. However, we want to drive the retail side forward and so splitting the co

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New Zealand - Nelson-based PA company, BB Sound, has invested in an Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system to cater for an increase in music theatre work through the region's newly refurbished Theatre Royal.

BB Sound purchased an iDR-48 MixRack and iLive-T112 Control Surface from Allen & Heath's New Zealand distributor, Jansen Professional Audio & Lighting, which debuted at the Theatre's reopening.

The Theatre Royal is the oldest working wooden theatre in the Southern Hemisphere and dates from 1878 when Nelson had a population of 6,000 people. In 2005 the theatre was closed for major refurbishment and was reopened with two gala concerts this year, featuring 26 different acts on each night.

BB Sound's MD, Bob Bickerton, took delivery of his new iLive system only three days before sound check. "I was nervous about using a new digital desk on such a major event with so

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USA - St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Angel is one of the oldest parishes in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, and certainly one of the most beautiful and majestic in the entire state. The building, begun in 1910 and completed in June of 1912, is the fourth church this faith community has built and maintained since its founding in 1881. The church features multi-angled vaulted ceilings, ornate stained glass windows, intricately stencilled walls and cruciform Gothic Revival architecture.

That same architecture creates a challenging environment for an acoustical designer. Though ideal for choral and instrumental music, spoken word intelligibility - whether readings from Scripture or a sermon - was a challenge even for those with excellent hearing. As Delta AV's Steve Jellerson explains, the church has long struggled with acoustical issues.

"As with most cathedral-type

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UK - PLASA Events and United Business Media's Pro Sound News Europe and Installation Europe have announced the launch of AVNetworks 2010, a technology and business conference which will run alongside PLASA 2010 on its final day - Wednesday 15 September 2010.

PLASA 2010, which runs from the 12-15 September at Earls Court in London, is a major platform for the launch and promotion of innovative new ideas emerging across the event, entertainment and installation industries. The co-location of the AVNetworks Conference is a significant new addition to the event, and is the second Conference to be launched alongside this major international trade show this year.

The one-day event will throw light on the burning issue of networking technologies and protocols, how to make the best use of today's standards and what can be expected in the future.

The conference is aimed

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Australia - Professional Audio Technology (PAT) founded by managing director Patrick Salloch and technology director Tony Fitzsimmons is now the exclusive distributor of K.M.E. for the Australian market.

"Professional Audio Technology is delighted to have been appointed as K.M.E.'s Australian and New Zealand distributor," says Salloch. "We feel that the outstanding sound and manufacturing quality in addition to K.M.E.'s commitment to deliver world class public address products provides great synergy with other world class manufacturers PAT represents in Australia. We are looking forward to a long and prosperous future between our companies which will consist out of bringing Australian and New Zealand pro audio Industry access to K.M.E.'s live sound technology which is second to none."

PAT will present a selection of K.M.E. products at the Integrate show 201

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UK - Situated in Hall 1 on stand E33, PRG Distribution will feature new and key products at PLASA 2010, from manufacturing partners including Vari-Lite, Lycian, Seachanger, Pathway, City Theatrical, GDS, Gekko and NILA.

The new OHM Light from PRG will also receive its European premiere, demonstrating the powerful capabilities of LED technology as a replacement for space lights in the film and television market. The OHM Light offers 80% power savings, minimal heat output and DMX control over its traditional counterpart.

An interactive new feature to the stand this year will be PRG Distribution's dedicated demonstration. Visitors will be invited to attend a complimentary range of sessions that introduce new and key products alongside application examples and case studies from each of their manufacturing partners.

Full details of the subjects, timings and how to register for a

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UK - Switchcraft has unveiled its comprehensive new website (www.switchcraft.com) which features " a wealth of information and more features in addition to the new streamlined design and intuitive navigation".

Highlights of the new site include: Comprehensive product lists and part number builders; Distributor stock checker located on product pages so visitors can check which distributors currently have stock available; application pages to showcase how Switchcraft and Conxall products have been incorporated into applications for different industries; Separate Pro Audio and Industrial sections of the website to help visitors quickly find what they are looking for; 2-D drawings for many products are now downloadable directly.

Visitors to the site can also sign up to follow Switchcraft's news and product introductions on Facebook and Twitter.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - Showsec implemented a balance of maintaining safety and security with a very customer focused operation for festival organisers Rob da Bank and John Hughes along with the Loud Sound production team to deliver a successful, family friendly, Camp Bestival 2010.

Southern regional manager Steve Reynolds reports, "Customer care was a high priority for everyone. We worked with all stakeholders to create a plan and briefed staff very thoroughly in that area. It was imperative we create a relaxed and safe environment for the 25,000 capacity crowd from the moment they arrived on site. Parents with small children had travelled for hours in warm cars, so all staff were encouraged to welcome guests courteously, familiarise themselves with all key locations for giving directions and to be patient at all times."

The team of 280 event security professionals from Showsec office

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USA - Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation has graduated three more audiologists from its Golden Circle audiology seminar in Chicago. The seminar is a two-day training event that provides audiology professionals with the specialised knowledge and hands-on training required to serve the special needs of musicians and audio engineers.

Audiologists graduating into the Sensaphonics Golden Circle network include Mandy Rhody of The Hearing Clinic in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada; Alan I. Segal of Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat Associates in Atlanta, Georgia; and Sheri MacGregor of Highland Hearing Clinic Limited in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada. They join a Golden Circle roster that receives priority referrals of musicians interested in personal monitors and custom earphones.

Seminar topics covered include details of how musicians and sound engineers differ in both needs and attitude

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UK - Event branding specialist Sunbaba worked with Bristol City Council for the first time to brand two of the Harbour Festival's most popular stages. The festival attracted 250,000 people during the weekend from Friday 30 July to Sunday 1 August, 2010.

The Bristol Harbour Festival, now in its 39th year, is one of the largest UK free arts events, covering two miles of waterfront along the city centre's harbourside, with seven different performance areas.

Branding was created for the Queen Square and Millennium Square stages, which showcased a diverse selection of music and dance respectively. The Queen Square stage hosted the Friday night concert, officially opening the 2010 festival to an audience of more than 5,000, while the New York City Ballet made their debut performance in Bristol on the Millennium Square stage.

The scrims for the two stages were both made from Sunbab

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UK/Germany - TMB has announced the signing of an exclusive UK Distribution agreement with coolux GmbH. Under the agreement, TMB will offer technical support, training, sales and service for coolux's Pandoras Box media and show control systems in the UK market.

Capable of playing back multiple layers of video in all common file formats up to 4k, these networkable systems can achieve seamless, blended projections as well as synchronous multi-screen displays. As a real-time 3D compositor, Pandoras Box integrates with audio, moving scenery, lighting, and other show elements for accurate synchronisation of a total sensory experience.

Signing of the TMB distribution agreement coincides with coolux's release of Pandoras Box Software Version 4.6, with new features such as 3D server preview; dual HD-SDI / DVI inputs; curve and clip editor; and support for additional protocols such as M

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UK - ALD, STLD and Clay Paky have announced the nominations for the 3rd Knights of Illumination lighting design awards. The awards will be held on the evening of Sunday 12 September 2010 at the IBIS Hotel London Earls Court.

The awards will provide public recognition for outstanding achievements in lighting design by UK based lighting designers, in a number of professional areas. At the same time, these awards will forge closer ties between the world of lighting design and the lighting Industry as a whole.

The awards for The Knight of the Illumination are nominated and judged by a panel of professional reviewers working in the specific categories, selected and coordinated entirely by STLD and ALD.

Television nominations

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Mark Smithers for Mission 2110

Martin Kempton for Who Dares Wins

Lee Allen for Blue

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The Netherlands - Last month, the Ms Nieuw Amsterdam was launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard in Venice. It is the fourth Nieuw Amsterdam from Holland America, with the first dating back to 1906. With a capacity of 1380 passengers at a length of 780 feet (238 metres), the luxury cruise ship celebrates the glamour and history of New York City (formerly called New Amsterdam). The ship is also home to five Broadway-style shows, with lighting design and pre-programming completed in wysiwyg R25.

Four new shows debuted at the maiden launch: Avalon, Cantare, It Takes Two and NYC. Another show on board is Garage Band, which is a re-run of a show that was debuted on the Ms Oosterdam last year.

The creative team for all five shows (which will run for approximately five years) includes show director John Charron at the helm

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UK - St Georges Centre in Medway, southern England, has recently seen a substantial digital audio system installation designed to transform its usability, following a new licence agreement for shared use between Canterbury Christ Church University and Medway Council.

The venue, a listed building on the south side of the Thames Estuary that serves as a Victorian Maritime Museum and church, can now be used for conference, teaching, examinations and music, with Medway Council in particular employing its conferencing facilities for presentations and their larger congress meetings.

The building was originally dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Rochester, as St George's Church in December 1906, serving the needs of the Royal Navy Pembroke Barracks until the Navy's departure in 1984. Its name was then changed to St George's Centre and its doors opened to the public for the first time, r

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