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UK - St George's Church in Chichester has had a new Bose sound system installed which has, according to the Rector, dramatically improved the clarity of the spoken word. The church's ageing sound system was not reaching everyone in the congregation, and messages were being lost due to the variations in the speaking pace and style of visiting clergy and lay speakers. Constant manual adjustments were required to get the best results and this was taking its toll on the church staff.

Bose Pro Partner, AB Audio Visual, was invited in to discuss the issues, and after listening carefully to the needs of the church, presented some options and even demonstrated the system that they believed would give the best results. Once agreed, the installation team began work, fitting in well with chu

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Germany - Peavey Electronics will once again sponsor the Agora Stage at Frankfurt's Musikmesse this year, providing audio equipment from all of its brands including Peavey, Crest, MediaMatrix and Architectural Acoustics. Special guests will include dub supergroup Tackhead and multi-talented Canadian metaller Devin Townsend.

The Agora Stage is actually made up of two stages (A & B) which are run adjacent to each other, so to maintain sufficient coverage, three hangs of Peavey's Versarray line array system will be deployed: one hang dedicated to each stage, and a central hang serving both. Each hang will comprise eight Versarray 212 three-way tri-amped mid/high enclosures; and 24x Versarray 218 subwoofers will be arrayed beneath the stage to provide low frequency reinforcement.

Twenty-four Crest Pro 9200 amplifiers will be dedicated to the subs (one per sub); and the Versarray 2

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Spain - El Hormiguero and Tonterías las justas, two of the leading programmes on Cuatro, the Spanish TV channel, produced by 7 y Acción, have installed Christie MicroTiles videowalls in their respective sets. Both of them are using 54 MicroTiles in a layout of 9x6, measuring 3.6 x 1.8m. The videowalls were installed by Videoreport, a company belonging to the audiovisual group Vértice 360, and a Christie partner in Spain.

El Hormiguero is a wacky TV chat show peppered with gags, interviews and goofy scientific experiments, presented by Pablo Motos assisted by puppets Trancas and Barrancas. Broadcast Monday to Friday, this primetime show has won many awards, including an Onda for the Best Entertainment Show. With around 260,000 followers, it is also the most popular TV programme on Tuenti, Spain's number one social network.

Meanwhile, Tonterías

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UK - On Thursday 12 May, a special event in theatre sound is taking place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in central London. OpenStage is billed as the first forum of its kind for theatre sound designers and engineers, inviting them to engage with designers and engineers from six prominent manufacturers of audio technology and software, and discuss the latest developments and ideas for the future

d&b audiotechnik, Roland Systems Group, Shure, TTA, RTS Telex and Figure 53 (known for QLab) are jointly hosting the event, which will be a rich mix of presentations, Q&As and discussions, as well as some new-to-the-UK products to play around with.

Any theatre professional or student of technical theatre is invited to attend the OpenStage forum at RADA's Jerwood-Vanbrugh Theatre, and the event's hosts are keen to stress it is not a tradeshow. Rather it is an opportunity f

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UK - For the NME Awards, lighting designer Tim Routeledge created a dark, edgy and atmospheric look to the 02 Academy in Brixton. Richard Martin Lighting supported the main lighting suppliers, Lite-Alternative, by providing 12 units of Clay Paky Sharpy.

With an emphasis on live performance and winners including Muse, Arcade Fire, My Chemical Romance and Biffy Clyro it was a lively night.

"The Awards was an exciting opportunity for us to be involved in another sector of the entertainment lighting Industry; one that we look forward to working in more in the future," says Colin Brooker, business development manager.

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Ireland - Manchester-based DBN Lighting designed and supplied the lighting scheme plus all associated trussing and rigging equipment and crew rig for a gala dinner accommodating 900 people at Dublin's RDS.

DBN was working for creative communications agency WRG and the event was the National Field Sales conference for a leading international pharmaceutical company.

The lighting rig was designed and the event project managed for DBN by Andy Kennett. The main challenge was to devise a rigging system to suspend a 2.5m dot pitch grid consisting of over 200 Pulsar ChromaSpheres above the audience in addition to a large number of moving and generic lights, which brought the total roof loading to 15 tonnes.

The loading constraints were 350Kgs per point, and the timescale for the get in and technical build was very short.

Working alongside the venue's structural engineer and WRG te

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UK - The newly developed Wave 28 is a compact, active and modular 'all-in-one' system. It is billed as "the perfect solution for musicians and DJs as well as for presentations and events with sophisticated music playback". Because no cables and stands are required, this 'plug-and-play' system can be quickly and easily set up and dismantled.

According to Andrew Richardson, managing director of Adam Hall UK, "With its outstanding features, the exciting new Wave 28 is sure to be a winning solution for all performers. It is extremely portable and given its amazing price, represents one of the most exciting products we have released to date."

Frequency-response-based 4.1 five-way amping results in a clear, dynamic and balanced sound throughout the frequency range of this system. The array configuration ensures greater coverage with well-balanced sound distributi

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USA - Including fixed, tilting, and articulating mounts designed to support flat panel displays of all sizes and description, the Installer's Choice Razor Series is in stock and now shipping from Liberty AV Solutions.

Fixed mounts within the Razor Series include models IC32F, IC60F, and IC71F. Capable of accommodating panel sizes ranging from 23 to 71 inches and weights up to 100 pounds, these low-profile mounts complement the slim, contemporary design of today's streamlined displays, placing them just a fraction of an inch away from the wall. Mounting patterns offered among these three models range from 200x100 on up to 800x400, says the company.

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The Netherlands - Since they first appeared last year, Elation Professional's Platinum Series moving heads have turned a lot of heads, thanks to their extreme brightness, combined with a tiny case size and small power draw typically associated with fixtures producing just a fraction of their output.

Now Elation is introducing its highest-output Platinum fixture yet. Designed for larger venues and productions, the new CMY colour-mixing Platinum Spot 15R Pro moving head blasts out brightness comparable to 700-watt and even 1,200-watt fixtures. Yet its compact case is only about one-third the size of a conventional 700-watt moving head (409 x 419 x 541mm), and it draws just one-quarter of the power.

This output-to-size/energy use ratio is the result of the new, more powerful 300W Philips MSD Platinum 15R lamp, which brings all the advantages of Platinum technology to concert/aren

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USA - When American Idiot first loaded-in to the historic St. James Theatre in February 2010, little did head electrician Eric Abbott know that it would be the last time he would see his primary automated wash fixtures for a long time. While 20 VLX Wash luminaires, provided by Hudson Sound and Light, work as the backbone for the Tony Award-winning lighting design by Kevin Adams, it's their virtually maintenance-free operation that is further solidifying their value on Broadway by providing both high-performance and cost-savings.

"Our lighting rig is working roughly 40 hours per week, 160 hours per month, or 1920 hours per year," says Abbott. "Generally we do a full swap of bulbs on automated fixtures every 600 hours, or approximately three or four times per year if the bulbs are all functioning perfectly, but if not, we replace them once or twice a month. A

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USA - Lighting designer Demfis Fyssicopulos selected a grandMA full-size to control, lighting and video components in Prince's Welcome 2 America engagement in the New York metropolitan area.

Prince played two shows at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey then moved to Madison Square Garden for three performances before and after Christmas. The in-the-round stage was shaped like his unpronounceable name symbol - essentially three catwalks joined by a circle. His band played in the centre of the loop.

The entire stage was outlined by Nocturne V-9 LED screens, driven through a Control Freak Systems media server with audio and MIDI control, which were treated as lighting elements. Fyssicopulos used the grandMA to control the CFS VU meter function that feed the video cells outlining the stage so they could modulate to the music.

MIDI was also used as a triggering

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UK - POLARaudio has announced the appointment of Liam Richards as technical support engineer to further strengthen its technical team.

Richards joins POLARaudio after studying sound design technology at The University of Hertfordshire where he specialised in live sound and sound for films. Whilst studying for his degree he worked as a stage manager and a lighting and sound technician for local festivals and theatre groups. Richards will report to Jon Dew-Stanley - technical director and will be responsible for providing technical support on all of POLARaudio's product ranges.

Jon Dew-Stanley comments, "We are delighted to welcome Liam Richards to the POLARaudio team. Liam has been appointed to strengthen our technical support team and will be putting his experience of acoustics in the live sound environment to good use. He has been brought on board to further improve the

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UAE - Clay Paky was official lighting equipment supplier to MMS for the inauguration of Ferrari World, also known as the Ferrari Experience, the first Ferrari theme park in the world, built on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

The park was designed by Benoy Architects and is owned by Aldar Properties. It occupies a total area of 200,000 m2, with an indoor area of 100,000 m2. The main tower is 60m high and the whole building has an outer circumference of 2,200m. Facilities include a real race track, a theatre, various driving activities, several rides and attractions, multi-sensory video games and three thrilling races.

For the official opening, Filmaster Dubai was entrusted with the production of one of the most extraordinary shows ever seen in the Gulf region. The event was not only adorned with Clay Paky lights but there was also a spectacular firework display and a video

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UK - J&C Joel has announced that Richard Wright has joined its team as a technical sales representative. Wright brings over 35 years of experience to the role and most recently worked in technical sales for projection screen manufacturer, Harkness Screens (UK).

As well as his in-depth knowledge of J&C Joel's range of PVC projection screens, Wright also has a wealth of experience in working with flame retardant fabrics.

Wright will be based in North London and will be on hand to assist clients in the capital and around the Home Counties.

"After more than 30 years in the industry it's great to work for a company like J&C Joel. I'm looking forward to getting involved and working with the people and products that have given this firm its superb reputation," says Wright.

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USA - Audinate reports that David Krall has joined its board of directors. David Krall formerly served as the president and CEO of Avid Technology, and most recently served as the president and COO of Roku.

Krall is also a member of the Board of Directors of Progress Software (NASDAQ: PRGS) and is a Board member and Executive Chairman of QSecure.

"I am extremely impressed how, in such a short time, Audinate has become the darling of the Pro AV industry for its digital media networking technology," said Krall. "From what I can see, Audinate has the only well-conceived transition strategy to provide a complete IP networking solution today plus a migration path as standards like AVB evolve. I look forward to partnering with Audinate's talented management team to help contribute to the success of this innovative company."

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UAE - Eclipse Staging Services has just taken delivery of new Alpha Spot HPE 1500, increasing its Clay Paky 1500 Watt fixture inventory to 30 units. Chairman Mark Brown says the firm intends to double this stock again, to 60 units over the coming six months.

Egor Popowski, Clay Paky Middle East's representative said, "We have a lot of clients who have bought our 1200 Watt Alpha Spots, but Eclipse in Dubai is the first UAE company to have invested heavily in Alpha Spot 1500 HPE fixtures."

"Clay Paky 1500 Watt fixtures were chosen as they represent good value for money," said Darren Hodges, GM, Eclipse, which is based in Dubai's Al Quoz area. "Clay Paky have proven themselves in the region already with the 1200 Watt fixtures and Eclipse is finding that the industry is now demanding the 1500 Watt fixtures, which we believe to be the next generation of mov

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UK - Rising US R&B star Jason Derulo has completed a string of UK dates as part of his debut world tour, accompanied by a Midas PRO6 at front of house.

"I wish I'd tried the PRO6 sooner," says FOH engineer Greg Bess, a long term Midas user with over 30 years' experience, encompassing rockers Slayer to soul stars Simply Red and many in between. "I've tried just about every digital desk out there and always ended up going back to my trusty Midas XL4. But the PRO6 is different. It absolutely clears the bar in meeting the Midas standard of audio quality and accuracy."

Having first used a PRO6 with The Offspring, a band he has mixed for 14 years, Bess had no hesitation in specifying the console for Derulo's critical first headlining tour. "Midas started out with audio as the cornerstone and followed through with ergonomics and solid construction," he s

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UK - Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro rounded off a successful 2010 with a series of UK arena dates to promote their latest album, Only Revolutions. Taking in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Hull, Nottingham, Plymouth, Manchester and London's Wembley Arena, the three-piece was accompanied by an array of Sennheiser equipment.

The band's Sennheiser gear includes wired e 945 microphones on Simon Neil's lead vocals and James Johnston's backing vocals, e 901 on kick drum, e 904s on toms and woodblock, e 905s on snare top/bottom and e906s on guitars. All three band members are on in-ear monitors, Sennheiser ew 300s being the systems of choice.

"The band has owned and used Sennheiser equipment for several years," says Front of House engineer Jonny Lucas. "Personally, I've been using Sennheiser right from the first recording projects at I did at college."

"I've been u

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South Africa - The Robe Robin Roadshow in South Africa was a tightly organised and well attended series of three events staged at the University of Johannesburg Theatre , Cape Town's Baxter Theatre and Durban's The Natal Playhouse Company, co-ordinated by Robe's Johannesburg based South African distributor, DWR. Over 60 people attended in Durban, over 160 in Johannesburg and another 80 plus in Cape Town,

Says DWR's Duncan Riley, "We expected a keen take up, but the actual turn out and the intensity of interest still took us by surprise. People stayed a long time at the demos, chatted to everyone on our team and also amongst themselves, while others who had to leave returned for more. "

Robe's MD Josef Valchar and sales director Harry von den Stemmen joined the DWR team of Duncan Riley, Nic Britz, Dave Whitehouse, Dan Riley and Nicolet Britz. Says Valchar, "South

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Germany - Berlin's Berghain dance club has wrapped up its first year of operation with a Meyer Sound system in its Panorama Bar.

Installed by Schalldruck of Berlin, the sound system for the relatively intimate (13m x 4.4m) Panorama Bar features a pair of JM-1P loudspeakers in each corner of the dance floor. Visceral bass saturates the space from two hidden stacks of three-each 600-HP subwoofers, while an L-C-R system with three UPA-2P loudspeakers and a 500-HP subwooferprovides DJ monitoring. Both systems are optimized and driven by a Galileo loudspeaker management system with a Galileo 616 processor.

"We had been asked to update the Panorama Bar's sound system as part of a partial redesign and technical upgrade of the room," sayss Werner Eicker, managing director of Schalldruck. "We immediately suggested a Meyer Sound system based on JM-1Ps, and their performan

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UK - On Sunday 13 March 2011, the leading lights of London's theatre will gather to discover the winners of this year's Olivier Awards - and will do so under lighting supplied by White Light.

Presented annually by the Society of London Theatre, the Laurence Olivier Awards are presented to shows opening in the West End between 1 January and 31 December each year. This year, the awards are establishing a higher profile with a new website, a return to television - and a change of venue from a hotel ballroom to London's largest stage, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

The team behind the new staging include producer Julian Stoneman, production manager Lee Batty, designer Morgan Large and lighting designer Ben Cracknell. White Light is supplying Cracknell with a rig centred around 18 of Martin's dramatic MAC III spotlights, with their high light output, low running noise, spectacular z

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