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France - Denon DJ Europe has agreed to supply equipment enabling students to work with the latest media file and DJ software control systems, alongside vinyl and CD. To this end, Denon is supplying UCPA Formation with training systems comprising its top fight DN-X1700 mixer and DN-S3700 digital media player. For its part UCPA Formation is committed to building a new dedicated Denon DJ training room.

The Lyon based UCPS centre, which offers multidisciplinary training in audio, video, lighting and animation, established its DJ school in 2001 with a focus on the professional training and the latest technologies and developing techniques.

A rolling programme of special events and online initiatives is planned by Denon to further enhance the students' experience, both during their tr

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UK - The fourth Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour is currently entertaining capacity audiences around UK arenas with lighting designed by Mark Kenyon and run on a grandMA2 control package.

The rig includes over 170 moving light sources plus hundreds of generics and scenic LED sources. The grandMA2 light console - with another grandMA2 light running in full tracking backup - was specified and programmed for the tour by David Bishop, and is being operated on the road by Mike Rothwell.

Kenyon also designs lighting for the popular BBC television series, and Bishop has been involved in programming all the tours to date as have lighting and sound contractors, Sonalyst based in Wales.

The grandMA consoles have been involved from the early days of the Strictly live touring phenomenon, initially with a Series 1 system replacing the original control set up. This was chosen by

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Belgium - Sound Inc, based in Roeselare, West Flanders has chosen a Midas PRO6 to spearhead its move into digital, becoming the second Belgian rental company to invest in a Midas large format digital console.

According to Axel Nagtegaal, MD of distributor Midas Consoles Benelux, this marks a milestone in the Belgian market. "Sound Inc chose the Midas PRO6 to support their future growth plans," he says. "With Jan Durant spearheading the Midas digital march in Belgium, I am confident that more PRO Series deliveries will follow soon."

Sound Inc has long experience of Midas consoles, with XL200s, XL3s, Legend 3000s and H3s all featuring in its portfolio over the years. Jan Durant, Sound Inc founder and MD, who had previously rented a number of digital consoles of various brands, says purchasing the PRO6 was the logical step.

"At first we were worried tha

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Germany - With Oberstdorf, Innsbruck and Bischofshofen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen has for 59 years been one of the venues for the world famous Four Hills ski-jumping tournament. Traditionally the resort in Upper Bavaria hosts the event - one of the highlights of the winter sports calendar - on 1 January each year. In 2011, no fewer than 25,000 fans provided a motivating backdrop for the competitors.

The task of keeping spirits up in ice cold temperatures fell to the commentator Wolfgang Hostmann partnered by DJ 'Mike'. The pair acquitted themselves with flying colours, helped by the quality of the sound reinforcement, for which the Weilheim-based specialists from TC-Showtechnik were responsible for the fifth year in succession. Once again, the centrepiece of the system was formed by a compact yet powerful XLD line array from Electro-Voice.

"After optimising and adding to the

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Oman - The new Multipurpose Hall at Sultan Qaboos University, located in the Sultanate of Oman, features a fully equipped, state-of-the-art sound, lighting and video system. Included in this setup is an extensive Aviom Pro64 audio network which is used to route audio to and from various locations in the space, namely the PA system, control room and production room.

Designed and supplied by Venuetech, LLC, the audio system supports the 5,000-seat auditorium, which hosts live performances such as plays and orchestras, movie screenings and conferences. The facility also features an automated motorised seating system, which allows the chairs to fold back and out of the way so the hall can be converted into a large indoor sports arena. The flexible nature of the Aviom Pro64 audio network allows it to easily support any event that takes place in the hall.

To accommodate the ever-cha

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Russia - Moscow-based lighting rental company Light Logic supplied Robe LEDWash 600 and ColorWash 1200 moving lights for the Orthodox Christmas Ceremonial Service held at the Cathedral of Christ The Saviour in Moscow on 7 January. People queued all day for the chance to join the service, which was attended by President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, and broadcast live by leading TV station Channel One Russia to approximately 140m people nationwide.

Lighting for this high profile event was designed by Light Logic's Dmitry Velikanov, who took the opportunity to utilise some of their newly purchased Robin LEDWash 600 fixtures, along with the workhorse ColorWash 1200E ATs.

Just in time for their busy festive schedule, the company took delivery of 50 LEDWash 600s from Russian distributor, Sofitlight.

The Robes were positioned all around the second level galleries of

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The Netherlands - With a strong focus on "simple-to-use yet effective microphone conference systems", AKG is promoting its CS 5 Conferencing System at Integrated Systems Europe. The interactive system is Ethernet technology-centric with 64 audio channels suitable for any meeting space, from small discussions to large congresses, says the company. AKG also offers a decentralised power system that incorporates AC adapters throughout the 12 microphone audio ring stations for high redundancy and all-inclusive software for easy setup.

The CS 5 Conferencing System gives users "an unprecedented amount of control" through the CS 5 Base Unit (BU), which controls the entire system, allowing users to set the number of delegates speaking simultaneously. The CS 5 VU microphone station acts as delegate or as president station, enabling the main speaker to control the discu

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Indonesia - Proel participated in November's Audio Pro Expo, held at the Jakarta Expo Centre - a strategic meeting point for all companies developing commercial channels in the region.

Proel Systems also featured on the stage at Japex and attracted the attention of the visitors gathered for the live performance of some of the most famous bands in Indonesia, for the clinics held by local musicians and for a series of dedicated musical events.

In the spotlight were the NEOS15P loudspeakers combined with 4 NEOS118SP subwoofers. Stage monitors and side-fills were 15" passive models and 12" active models from the Flash series.

The whole system was powered by HPD1500 digital amplifiers and mixed on a M20USB console. Proel's connectors, cables, microphones, mic stands and clips completed the set up .

Effendi, Mitra Communications managing director commented, "Our p

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The Netherlands - Barco has announced a newly designed three-chip DLP platform for mid-sized event venues. The HDX-W14 is a 3D projector with advanced image processing, increased and easy control options, and a compact design.

The HDX-W14 comes with a 14,000 lumens light output, a WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution and active 3D capabilities. It features controls through a user-friendly, built-in LCD screen with a preview mode, and control options through wired and wireless IP. Furthermore, users can control the projector through new technologies such as tablet PCs and smart phones.

"The development of the HDX was heavily influenced by three key areas where Barco has gained considerable expertise," says Chris Colpaert, strategic marketing director of Barco's pro AV business, "We carried over our experience in 3D from our digital cinema portfolio and fused it with our

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The Netherlands - BSS Audio has introduced a new full-bandwidth Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) algorithm for its Soundweb London conferencing processors. The new full-bandwidth AEC algorithm is released with HiQnet London Architect v3.04 and can be used with existing Soundweb London AEC Input Cards and the recently-introduced Soundweb London BLU-101 and BLU-102 devices.

The existing 8kHz-bandwidth AEC algorithm is optimised for POTS, VoIP phone system and digital phone system applications. The full-bandwidth AEC algorithm facilitates enhanced fidelity for specific applications, while also offering a reduced processing latency. A property within HiQnet London Architect v3.04 allows users to switch between the new full-bandwidth AEC algorithm and the existing 8kHz-bandwidth algorithm. Dedicated full-bandwidth 'dry' signals for local sound reinforcement or recording are offered f

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USA - The Pasadena Symphony and offer a full spectrum of live symphonic concerts year-round at the historic Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena and Pasadena Rose bowl grounds.

Complete Production Rentals uses Audio-Technica microphones nearly exclusively for their work with the Pasadena Symphony and POPS because of A-T's "ability to accurately and consistently convey the nuances of the broad classical and popular music repertoire of the Symphony".

Jack Haffamier, president and founder of Complete Production Rentals, has specific microphone choices for the entire Symphony. On winds he uses the ATM650 Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone. For the cellos and string basses, he chooses the AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, while the AT4051a Cardioid Condenser Microphone is used to capture woodwinds and percussion.

The AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphones are u

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The Netherlands - Chief has announced a new partnership with Luidia, the developer of interactive solutions.

Luidia's eBeam technology will be integrated into Chief's Short Throw Projector Mount line. Any Short Throw projector can now be upgraded to perform a variety of digital functions by simply installing the interactive wall mount. This solution complements Luidia's eBeam interactive whiteboard system, of which hundreds of thousands have been installed. Like previous eBeam systems, it works with standard computers, projectors and a variety of input devices to transform existing whiteboards and writing surfaces into interactive whiteboards.

Luidia's patented technology makes it easy for users to present, annotate and interact with projected content, while capturing the results, which can be shared over the Internet for remote meetings. The announcement was made today at the

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USA - After nearly 60 years in the same building, Orlando's Edgewater High School's roof and walls were crumbling. A massive chunk of the school's auditorium ceiling had actually caved in. So in January 2011, Edgewater's students made a long-overdue move to a new $83m building, designed by CT Hsu + Associates (Orlando), on a sprawling 45-acre campus adjacent to the original school. A sharp contrast to the antiquated structure it vacated, Edgewater's new facility encompasses 345,000sq.ft of space and is loaded with modern technology, including a full TV production studio and soundproof practice areas for the band.

Edgewater's 400-seat theatre is outfitted with LED fixtures and DMX moving heads from Elation Professional, which are operated wirelessly via Elation EWDMX wireless DMX transmitters and receivers. The lighting system, which includes some 170 fixtures, was sold and insta

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Finland - Martin Professional Scandinavia has appointed Finnish company Studiotec as its new distributor in Finland. Effective 1 February 2011, Studiotec will serve as the exclusive representative of Martin Professional products across the country.

Located just outside Helsinki in the city of Espoo, and founded 30 years ago, Studiotec is one of Finland's leading distributors of lighting and sound equipment to the entertainment industry.

"We are pleased to have Studiotec as our new representative in Finland," commented Jonas Stenvinkel, head sales manager at Martin Scandinavia. "Studiotec is a well-established company in this industry and is devoted to supplying the highest quality lighting equipment available. We are confident that they will provide a solid partnership for Martin in Finland."

Studiotec CEO Peter Stråhlman added, "We are thrilled to

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World - PLASA is pleased to announce the launch of its Facebook pages. Visitors to PLASA Focus, The PLASA Show, members of PLASA and anyone interested in the industry can join (or "like") the Facebook pages from today.

Members of the pages will be the first to find out about industry news, PLASA news and show news and content Plus, PLASA 2011 is offering the first 1000 members the chance to win a pair of Sennheiser HD 380 Pro collapsible high end headphones! To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is "like" the PLASA 2011 page, then a winner will be picked at random.

To view the PLASA Facebook page, click here.

For the PLASA Focus page,

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Spain - Claus Behrens, a professional with a long and distinguished career in the professional audio industry, has joined the D.A.S. Audio team in the new position of business development manager.

Behrens' broad professional background includes collaboration with TC Electronic, TC Works, TC US and most recently Lab. Gruppen and Lake, where he took on management and sales roles.

"It's going to be fantastic, joining a company with such a professional and passionate team, with such excellent products that reach an increasingly bigger share of the market," says Behrens. I hope to contribute my experience and the knowledge I've accumulated in this dynamic and competitive sector."

(Jim Evans)

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Germany - Electro-Voice has introduced the R300 wireless microphone system that "opens up a new category in today's wireless marketplace - entry-level professional - and brings world-tour-proven Electro-Voice wireless technology to a new, more accessible price point".

Features like One-Touch ClearScan and EZsync make the R300 quicker and easier to set up and use than any other similarly priced wireless system, says the company, while its rack-mountable metal receiver, sturdy metal bodypack and handheld transmitters, and remote-mountable antennas are of a build and performance quality usually reserved for higher-priced professional products.

The R300 package is aimed at a a wide range of wireless applications, from live vocals and instruments to professional presentations. Three different microphone configuration packages are available: handheld, headworn, or lapel.

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UK - Bandit Lites was lighting vendor for Squeeze's 2010 tour dates. Production manager Steve Martin and lighting designer Daniel Bocking worked with Bandit C.E. Lester Cobrin in 2010 to assure the quality of the lighting was "the highest possible".

Bocking chose VL 3000 spots, VL 3500 washes, Clay Paky Alpha Beam's, Thomas Pixellines, PARs, 4 lights, 8 lights and the usual array of support equipment to paint the visual pictures that Squeeze vocalize about. Video screens in the rear featured historical band footage as Bocking crafted the show on a FPS Full Boar console speaking to a Catalyst Media System.

(Jim Evans)

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USA - When the Boston Conservatory began the Hemenway Project, a $30m renovation and expansion of its instructional and performance space at 31 Hemenway Street, one directive was clear - The theatre would be equipped with motorised rigging.

"Students usually operate the rigging during performances by the Dance, Theatre, and Music Divisions throughout the private college's academic year," said Richard Parks, senior project manager for the theatrical dealer I. Weiss. "Until the renovation began, the Conservatory's theatre had a counterweight rigging system that required students to have considerable training to use it safely.

"Motorised rigging gives the college the ability to have all the students work on various aspects of the show. Not only can the students be trained quickly on how motorized systems work, but they will be ready for the rigging they will f

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Germany - Newly purchased Robe Robin LEDWash 600 moving lights were one of the attractions for the seventh Circus Roncalli Christmas season, staged at the Tempodrom Möckernstraße, Berlin. The venue becomes one of the largest circus arenas in Europe for the 17-date run of seasonal performances by the famous German circus in a show directed by Paul Bernhard.

The Circus already owns its own lighting equipment including eight Robe ColorWash 575E AT Zooms and eight ColorSpot 700E ATs which were purchased earlier in 2010 from Robe's Germany distributor LMP.

Robe was specified by the Circus's lighting designer Markus Weitkamp and the fixtures integrated into their ongoing touring show. For the Festive Season shows in Berlin, he wanted some additional magic in the lightshow, so checked out the LEDWash 600s. Almost immediately after the demo from LMP, he took the decision to purchase

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USA - The tragic death of legendary sound engineer and audio innovator Bruce Jackson has shocked the pro audio world. A keen pilot for many years, Jackson was killed last weekend when his plane crashed in southern California.

Jackson, an Australian, was a true pioneer of the live sound reinforcement industry. He was the 'J' of Jands, the company which he co-founded in the late 60s and remains today as one of the biggest names in Australia's professional entertainment technology industry. A meeting with Roy Clair in 1970 led to a long and fruitful relationship with Clair Brothers Audio. Moving to the US, Jackson mixed monitor sound for Elvis Presley until the singer's death in 1977; later he worked for many years with Bruce Springsteen and Barbra Streisand. His mixing credits also included many other major artists, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson Five, Barry Whit

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