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UK - Audio, lighting and video specialist, Oxfordshire based RealSound and Vision, has completed the installation of a Community sound system for Cedar Sports Management Ltd. at Bar Sport in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

The new Bar Sport venue is located at Grenfell Island, a popular area in the town for cafés, bars, restaurants and the cinema. "Being a sports venue, Euro 2012 was the major event that dictated the timescale of opening for business", commented RealSound's managing director, David Nibbs. "This defined a tight schedule for the sound and dance floor lighting to be designed and installed, but with a decisive client and good service from our suppliers we were able to complete the installation on time."

RealSound designed the system using Community

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UK - LumenRadio's SuperNova Version 2 software's user-interface provides complete system visualization, configuration, addressing, feedback, alarms and control for all connected RDM devices. The new CRMX Unity feature extends all the functionality of SuperNova to wired devices, allowing visualization, control and monitoring of both wired and wireless fixtures - in one unified system, says the company.

LumenRadio's FCC-approved units feature total transparency in connectivity between all major industry standard, manufacturer proprietary, and public domain control protocols, including DMX, RDM, ArtNet, ACN, ETCNet, Strand ShowNet; and now, Color Kinetics KiNET.

Specified for prestigious events and installations worldwide, LumenRadio's CRMX (Cognitive Radio Multiplexer) technology represents the future of wireless lighting control. Unlike other systems which operate on the princi

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UK - The Nicolaudie Group's smartphone and tablet software company LightingSoft AG has introduced EasyRemote-­? a smartphone and tablet app which allows users to remotely control a wide range of DMX lighting software packages over a local network. The product will be highlighted at PLASA 2012 (Earls Court, 9-12 September).

A customized screen including buttons, faders, dials, XY grids and colour wheels can be built using a designer included with the lighting control software or with the EasyRemote app. When the app is started, all compatible software instances are detected over a WiFi network and the screen is automatically built. The EasyRemote app is compatible with iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Android smartphones and tablets. Supported lighting control software packages include Easy Stand Alone 2, Sunlite Suite 2, LumiDesk and Daslight Virtual Controller 3.

(Claire Beeson)

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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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UK - LDR's Fabiano Besio has announced that a new range of powerful 200W LED zoom profiles called Alba will be exhibited at the PLASA Show in London (Earls Court, 9-12 September 2012).

Designed in partnership with the company Macostar (the LDR distributor for Hong Kong and China), the Alba LED profile combines LDR's "optical quality with a powerful 200W LED chip and distinguishes for a great dimming curve and homogenous flat beam of light".

Alba, is available in three beam angle ranges - 8° to 22°, 18°-36° and 30°-55° and comes with either a 3200K or 5600K replaceable 200W white LED array. Smooth control across the full intensity range is provided through on-board 4096 step dimming processing with a choice of preset dimmer curves. The elegant Italian design of Alba fixtures makes them suitable for architectural applications in addition to thea

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UK - The countdown is now well and truly running to 17 August 2012, the final submission date for the White Light-Coemar LEDko Challenge - a chance to win a package of Coemar's Reflection LEDko LED lighting fixtures.

Reflection LEDko is an LED lighting system designed to replace familiar existing lighting tools - framing profile spots, and Fresnel or PC washlights - with a new LED equivalents that behave as the older lanterns do while enjoying all of the advantages LEDs bring, particularly energy efficiency, long, reliable working life and the ability to operate without the need for external dimmers.

Coemar and its exclusive UK distributor White Light have teamed up create the LEDko Challenge, which will supply a suite of LEDko technology to the venue judged most in need of a technological update. The challenge offers the chance to win six LEDko fixtures, in any combination of

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UK - Harting can now supply a range of connectivity solutions based on high-density cabling for HD video signal transfer applications in outside broadcast vans and production trucks as well as modular flight-case "flyaway" suites and de-rig systems.

Included in the range are new compact 75-ohm coaxial contacts for mounting in Harting's latest DIN41626 compatible high-density 12-way multi-module, which increases existing packing density by an additional 50% within the rugged IP 65 Han-Modular(R) series connectors.

Different coaxial contacts are suitable for use with specific industry standard RG-59 and lightweight RG-179 video cables, allowing SMPTE 292M HD-SDI 1.5 GHz and up to SMPTE 424M HD 1080p/60 3.0 GHz signal transfer.

Associated crimp termination tooling is also available. Harting ensures controlled connector mating through the use of additional alignment gu

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USA - Industry veteran Greg Oshiro has joined Community Professional Loudspeakers in the position of senior design engineer. Oshiro will play a key role in new product evaluation, design and development.

Oshiro comes to Community after several years as president and principal consultant at Arlington, TX-based Greppen Solutions. Previously, he served as technical director for L-Acoustics US, where he was responsible for a wide range of technical manufacturing processes. He has also held high-level engineering positions at Universal Studios Japan, Advanced Media Design, Maryland Sound, and Clair Brothers Audio.

"We're thrilled to welcome Greg to Community," said Community president and founder Bruce Howze. "He brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the position, and I'm certainly looking forward to working with him. I have no doubt Greg will add a significa

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UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. has supplied a custom FOH lighting position curved truss, complete with CM Lodestar chain hoists, a bespoke motor controller and power distribution solutions to the Little Theatre Gateshead.

The Little Theatre Gateshead is home to the Progressive Players, who produce up to 10 of their own shows per year and also 'dry-hire' the venue to outside groups.

The Little Theatre's chairman and manager, Robbie Carruthers was referred to AC-ET when seeking an innovative way of integrating a flown truss for lighting positions in front of the proscenium arch. He wanted this to harmoniously follow the curvature of the ceiling and allow maximum height for lighting fixtures, whilst minimising intrusion into audience sightlines.

A.C. Rigging's Matt Millward, based in the company's Leeds office, facilitated the design and co-ordination of the

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UK - Known as the Millennium Bridge, Salford Quay's Lowry Bridge in Manchester, UK was recently equipped with new energy efficient and dynamic lighting and LumenRadio's CRMX wireless lighting controls played a key role.

The 95m long span was built in year 2000 as a pedestrian bridge across the Manchester Ship Canal and it's 18m vertical lift allows large watercrafts and ships to pass underneath. The structure features a stunning, swooping architectural design, now with lighting to match, and serves as the backdrop for the BBC North West Tonight television news programme.

LITE ltd, Philips Colorkinetics distributor in the UK, designed and installed a powerful RGB LED system of ColorReach and ColorBlast fixtures to illuminate the very photogenic bridge with saturated color washes. The whole project is controlled by an extensive CRMX Nova DMX/RDM system that eliminated the

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New Zealand - Philips Entertainment luminaires are helping Auckland's Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT), New Zealand's largest single collection of aviation heritage, dramatically reduce its energy consumption in its most recently completed display hall.

Designed by Studio of Pacific Architecture, the new display hall tells the story of New Zealand's innovative civilian, agricultural and military flight history. The winner of several major architectural awards including the NZIA award for sustainable architecture, the Aviation Display Hall features rainwater harvesting system, naturally reticulating air conditioning and more than 190 carefully chosen Philips Entertainment luminaires. This choice has substantially reduced its overall lighting load from 250kW to under 20kW.

And the fixtures deliver on the museums sustainability goals without compromising on performance.

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USA - Thousands of venues around the globe have staged West Side Story, but none have approached the musical like the 49-seat Chance Theater in Anaheim, California. The theatre is doing West Side Story with a modern lighting twist: an all-LED rig, featuring ETC's latest lighting innovations. The goal of the show is to demonstrate how to use ETC LED fixtures to achieve the look of a conventionally-lit show - with full-spectrum colour and naturally-rendered flesh tones - while achieving huge energy savings in a small theatre.

Show director Oanh Nguyen wanted to present a gritty, contemporary version of the classic West Side Story, so he and lighting designer KC Wilkerson discussed using a rig of practical, industrial fixtures - fluorescent, metal-halide, sodium - to achieve an edgier lighting design. A trip to the USITT 2012 tradeshow in Long Beach, California

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Serbia - Robe moving lights - Robin 600 LEDWash and Robin 600E Spots - have been specified and installed at the Serbian national broadcaster RDU RTV Vojvodine's main studios in Novi Sad, together with LEDForce 18s from the Light4ce range.

These were supplied by Robe's Serbian distributor Studio Berar Projekt. The decision to go with Robe fixtures for the TV station was a collective one, made by all the lighting designers, DoPs, technicians and engineers involved in lighting their busy schedule of programmes.

Day to day, the new lights are being looked after by chief lighting technician, Irinej Hudak. They are currently being used on one of the most popular current affairs programmes on Serbian TV, Tabloid with Saša and Nataša.

The programme is co-hosted by its originator Aleksandar (Saša) Filipovi?, together with Nataša Ili?-Jovanovi? and is celebrating its 16th g

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USA - College Park Center at University of Texas Arlington has installed a spectacular distributed audio system featuring more than 30 Meyer Sound loudspeakers. The 218,000sq.ft venue, which hosts university sports, concerts, speakers, commencement ceremonies, and more, anchors the emerging 20-acre College Park District and is stimulating a revitalization of downtown Arlington.

Austin-based acoustics and AV consultant BAi, LLC was hired by the University of Texas at Arlington and the architect, HKS, to design the sound reinforcement systems as well as distributed television and scoreboard systems. Grand Prairie, Tex.-based integrator ABLe Communications was contracted by Hunt Construction to implement the systems.

"What the project comes down to is a very well-designed system that was in turn installed per specifications. It ended up being a fantastic system," says J

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USA - Audio-Technica has announced that Wadsworth, Ohio-based Online Marketing has been presented with A-T's President's Award, for their work representing Audio-Technica in Indiana and Kentucky. Additionally, the firm sells Audio-Technica professional products to retailers and sound contractors in Ohio, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Online Marketing sales associate Steve Grigdesby accepted the award, which recognizes a leading manufacturer's representative for outstanding commitment and dedication during the Audio-Technica 2011/2012 fiscal year. The award was presented by Philip Cajka, Audio-Technica US president and C.E.O., and Michael Edwards,

The A-T President's Award was presented at a ceremony during the 2012 InfoComm Expo on 13 June in Las Vegas.

Michael Edwards commented, "Online Marketing has been presented with this honor for their strong d

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There is an ever increasing demand for sound level measurements and control in the pro audio business. Knowing what to measure and the difference between various measurement types, will simplify daily life for sound engineers, venue operators and concert organizers alike.

In this presentation, Jacob Navne FOH engineer, and inventor of the 10 EaZy sound level measurement system, will provide a brief overview of measurement methods and pitfalls, their application and impact on the same source material, all presented in a very unscientific manner. The goal is to enable attendants to take part in future discussions with local authorities or other people from the "sound police", and to make qualified purchase decisions

presented by: Jacob Navne
Sunday 9 September, 2.00pm - 3.00pm

To book this and check out more free-to-attend sessions, check out the

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UK - Laserworld will launch the new Pure Micro Series, a compact laser system that eliminates the need for 'truck loads of equipment for one single laser system': With a size of 18,6x16,5x12,5cm these units are very small yet 'extremely strong'.

Up to 2.3W RGB, 6W green and 10W blue can be supplied in this new system, together with an accurate 50kpps Xscan galvos, making the unit ideal for beam shows, graphics and advertisement applications.

"Of course it is possible to extend even the possibilities by upgrading the units to CT-6210HP scanners for high professional use. Professionals also like the option to individually balance every single color by trim pots on the rear side of the projector. Also scanning size can be adjusted that way.

High precision is decisive for proper graphics scanning, but also for better beam visibility. That's why the PM-1300RGB and the PM-180

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UK - Due to be highlighted at PLASA 2012 (9-12 September, Earls Court, London), the F-10i/o from Pixled is a truly 'all-round' 10.4 mm pitch screen surface populated with 3 in 1 SMD chips that can be used indoors, outdoors or be rigged horizontally - and covered - to become a dynamic dance-floor and under-floor or stage effect.

The standard F-10 i/o tile is fully indoor use ready. It is a mesh surface and therefore transparent, ideal for creative indoor work including scenic elements - and also for IMAG displays. The tile dimensions are 50 x 50 cm each of which is lightweight at only 7 Kg. (28 Kg/sqm)

For outdoor use, Pixled offers optional "clickable in/outdoor shaders" which are quickly fitted onto the mesh tiles and include blank panels to 'close' the modules and increase the contrast. The tiles are IP65 rated and have a brightness of 5000 Nits.

F-10 i/o can als

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UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) again provided a spectacular architectural lighting system for the Clubhouse of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) at Silverstone racing circuit, for their annual British Grand Prix Ball event.

The legendary BRDC Ball is staged in a luxury marquee adjacent to the Members' Clubhouse on the eve of the F1 Santander British Grand Prix Weekend. It attracts the highest profile members, a selection of celebrities and important players in the world of motorsport.

AC-ET, patron to the British Racing Drivers' Club's exclusive Rising Stars programme - worked closely alongside the BRDC Events team to deliver the impressive temporary lighting installation.

The brief was to transform the three-storey Clubhouse - located right by the racetrack in prime viewing position - into a dynamic space for the event, bringing a new and exciting ambien

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UK - Creative lighting designer Nick Gray from Renegade was commissioned by show producers Bacchus to light the main venue at London's first London Collections : Men a new high profile fashion showcase event for menswear, staged at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden.

Gray is a well-known international fashion show lighting designer, and has worked with both Bacchus and their clients, the British Fashion Council on many other projects.

His starting point for the design on this one was a very attractive clean, streamlined set designed by Bacchus including white stretched material 'walls,' bench seats and large white flats for backdrops in the main room at the Hospital Club, for which the exterior walls were draped in black for contrast and to enhance the clean cut look.

"It was a simple, modular and extremely pleasant environment to light," comments Gray who c

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UK - XL Events recently travelled to Goodwood and supplied a range of video and audio equipment to Red Bull for their 'Gridsters' structure at the Festival of Speed. XL Events was commissioned to provide equipment for the project by Jaie Genadt, production manager at Red Bull's long-term events production partners, Innovision.

Over the four-day weekend at the Goodwood Estate, the Red Bull stand played host to their Gridsters contest, which saw 16 young finalists compete against each other for the title of the UK's best racing gamer.

The site also played host to appearances by F1 drivers, Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber, and Daniel Ricciardo, as well as a visit from moto trials rider Dougie Lampkin, who crashed the upstairs VIP area on his bike!

"Having worked with Innovision on a number of projects, we love the challenges which both they and Red Bull set us," states

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Mexico - When Mexico recently marked the 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo - the commemoration of the Battle of Puebla, which halted an invasion by the French - it pulled out all the stops with an array of festivities and special events. grandMA2 lighting consoles were on hand for the Cinco de Mayo Spectacular, the night time gala orchestrated by Five Currents, the production company for the 2011 Pan American Games Ceremonies in Guadalajara Mexico and countless other spectacles.

The Cinco de Mayo Spectacular, hosted by former Miss Universe Ximena Navarrette, featured star-studded tributes, an appearance by the Mexican president and a massive display of fireworks. It was staged at the Guadalupe Fort in Puebla; the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Televisa broadcast the event nationwide.

Lighting designer David Grill, of David Grill Associates, Inc. in Mahwah, New Jersey

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