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UK - Universal Event Productions (UEP) supplied a slick, streamlined design and all technical production required - set, staging, audio and lighting - to stage the 2012 Mobile Choice Consumer Awards event in the Ballroom of the Northumberland Hotel, central London. This honours the brightest, most innovative and popular mobile technologies, and UEP has been involved for the last 11 years.

Says UEP's Steve Butcher: "The concept always involves creating a comfortable and high tech looking environment to reflect a trendy up-to-the-minute industry. Working this space at the Northumberland means we have to juxtapose our temporary setting appropriately against the Victorian splendour of the room."

It was also the first live event for UEP's brand new 12mm pitch LED screen, wh

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USA - Since 1998, Train has been at the forefront of the pop/rock industry with multi-platinum records and several Top 40 hits. Now at the conclusion of the California 37 Tour, the San Francisco-based band has been selling out venues of all sizes across the world.

To make sure the show was unlike any the band had produced before, lighting designer Brock Hogan had the opportunity to create their largest rig to date and he filled it with VL3500 Wash FX, VLX Wash, VLX3 Wash, and VL3000 Spot Luminaires. Lighting and LED equipment was provided by LMG Touring.

"This is was my fifth tour with Train and I was brought in a little later than usual in the production process, so we were very short in time," began Hogan. "They gave me complete freedom to design what I wanted and to set the tone for the content of video for the overall look for the show. With my automa

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UK - After considering all the possible contenders, sound engineer Roger Lindsay decided the Midas XL8 console was the appropriate front-of-house mixing console to address and match the complex demands of the recent sell-out arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.

With a 10-piece live band and over 40 vocalists, all individually mic'd, Lindsay required a console that not only offered a high channel count but also gave him maximum direct control of parameters at console surface level.

The complex musical direction and dynamic pace presented a real challenge, even for a seasoned live engineer like Lindsay. "From start to finish there's no time to relax with so much going on. The way a Lloyd-Webber rock musical works in an arena environment is very different to a conventional band with just a few live vocals. We're running around 50 channels for the band, which is not e

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USA - A Jands Vista L5 console was chosen by Chicago based lighting designer, Robb Jibson of So, Midwest Inc. to control lighting and media for multi-platinum selling rockers, Incubus. Sharing the headline of the North American 2012 Honda Civic Tour were Grammy award winning rap-rock outfit, Linkin Park.

Jibson was first introduced to the Jands Vista platform earlier in the year when he was supplied a Vista L5 on the Australian leg of Incubus tour. Although initially cautious, he was immediately impressed by Jands' flagship console with its powerful Vista v2 software, and after using it chose to make the swap to the platform at the first opportunity.

Initially using a Vista T2 for Incubus spring run, then a Vista L5 for the high profile Honda Civic Tour, Jibson explains that as a designer he likes his consoles "to be as intuitive and easy as possible to operate&quo

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South Africa - Philips Selecon's SPX Zoomspot Profiles have made a splash on the catwalk for Africa Fashion International (AFI) Fashion Week.

Johannesburg-based Dream Sets provided the technical direction and lighting equipment, which included a large contingent of Selecon SPX Zoomspot luminaires. Lighting designer Mauritz Jacobs specified the luminaires because of the accuracy with which they control light distribution, the well-defined beam and because there is never any unwanted light spill.

"In the last three months I have done several fashion events - SA Fashion Week at the Rosebank Hotel, Elle New Talent and AFI Fashion Week. I never cease to be amazed by how direct, accurate and practical the Philips Selecon SPX 36 degree is," says Jacobs. "The Selecon SPX's ability to get a soft, even wash over the required area without spilling in unwanted places is jus

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UK - Tascam has introduced the DP-32 - a 32-track digital Portastudio with solid-state recording, a colour LCD display and channel strip controls to make recordings simple and easy so that the user can remain creative.

Designed for either individuals or bands, up to eight tracks can be recorded at a time through its combination XLR andquarter-inch combo jacks on a standard SD/SDHC memory card. Input processing like compression and limiting, an internal send effect with reverb, delay and chorus, guitar amp simulation and multi-effects for use with the instrument-level input as well as an external effects send are available during recording.

For mixdown, the DP-32 offers 20 channel faders and 12 rotary controls for EQ, Pan and effects including reverb and chorus. During the mastering process, the material can be further optimised with EQ, compression and normalisation. Once fini

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UK - NL Productions has just come off site at the 2012 Enchanted Forest in Faskally Wood, Pitlochry, after providing the technical installation and support for the event for the third year running.

The annual event, which has just completed its tenth year, attracts tens of thousands of visitors and consistently beats its own box office record year on year. NL Productions - the events arm of leading installer Northern Light - provided the full technical installation of temporary sound and lighting equipment in the forest to meet the event design created by Simon Wilkinson (lighting) and R J McConnell (sound).

Further design work for the event was provided by Dundee-based visual artists Dalziel + Scullion, who provided illuminated wire and Spandex sculptures for the 'Pollen' area of the event, as well as neon sculptures within the 'Dialect of Leaves' area.

Phil O'Halloran, hea

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UK - Mick Brophy has joined Midas Klark Teknik as customer services manager, UK. The move continues Midas's ongoing drive to provide dedicated customer support across all global territories, the company says.

Brophy, who has enjoyed a long and illustrious career in pro audio, joins the company from Avid where he was European sales manager for the live sound division. Prior to this, Mick was sales director for UK audio console manufacturer Amek/TAC.

"I'm delighted to be joining Midas Klark Teknik," says Brophy. "It's clear that the company is extremely active in the world of digital, and I am looking forward to working with the global team to build on our already strong presence in the UK.

Adds Richard Ferriday, Brand Manager for Midas Klark Teknik: "Mick is one of the most knowledgeable audio console guys in Europe, and I'm delighted that the rapidly grow

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Germany - For any decision maker, hearing the information that is being presented to you is of paramount importance, and thanks to Tannoy's QFlex, district delegates in the town hall of Mid-Berlin are now hearing that information clearer than ever before.

The main hall where meetings are held previously suffered from relatively high reverberation times, with large windows and solid surfaces leading to poor intelligibility for members. The administrative office issued a mandate to consultants Akustikbüro Krämer & Stegmaier GmbH, whose job it was to find a solution to the problem.

Krämer & Stegmaier knew that digital beam-steering would solve the issue at the Mid-Berlin town hall, and were contemplating using a particular brand that they had tried before. They were then approached by Gerd Thielemann (general manager & project engineer from Systemintegration Berlin

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USA - Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures showed they are country strong with appearances in the lighting rigs for superstar Kenny Chesney's Brothers of the Sun Tour with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw and the fan-favourite CMA Music Festival with concerts at Nashville's LP Field.

Lighting designer Mike Swinford used 16 Sharpys in the Brothers of the Sun rig; he integrated 55 in the rig for the CMA Music Festival, which was videotaped over four nights to create a music special to air this summer on ABC.

"I first saw the Sharpys online when they were being introduced to the U.S.," recalls Swinford. "We had some of the first batches; I used them on TV, and then they went on tour. I really like how small and fast they are. Of course, their main attribute is the tight beam that cuts through any other light in the design. I think of them as the new ACL."

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Switzerland - The Opéra de Lausanne reopened October 5, 2012, with a new production of The Elixir of Love by Donizetti. More than 700 guests from the political, economic, cultural and media realm celebrated the re-opening in Lausanne. It will be one of the most anticipated seasons now that the historic building which has been closed for five years for renovations and expansion work, is finally welcoming its residents back from a nomadic life on the road.

The Lausanne opera house was built in 1871, and was then drastically modernized in 1930. The latest upgrades were made to the stage, the backstage, orchestra pit, the interior design of the public areas, and an extensive expansion. Winners of the expansion contract, architects and Ines Lamuniére and Patrick Devanthéry delivered the design challenge with grace. The result is a lyrical contemporary faca

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The Netherlands - A modern theatre with one of the most colourful histories in the Netherlands, DeLaMar Theater in the central Leidsplein district of Amsterdam, has had both of its beautifully finished auditoriums equipped with ADB Lighting's Twin Tech dimming technology through Dutch distributor Controllux.

DeLaMar occupies both the site of the former Nieuw De La Mar Theatre and an adjacent building, and posed one of the greatest challenges in theatre construction history.

Sandwiched between the busy Marnixstraat on one side and a canal on the other, room for maneouvre in construction and fit-out was at a premium, as building and technical teams worked around each around the clock to meet an extremely tight schedule.

The two buildings were knocked together down to basement level, leaving only parts of the historic façade, while interior was completely rebuilt to accommodat

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USA - ETCP is a high quality certification programme that can further enhance your identity as a competent and knowledgeable leader in your field. Increase your credibility by becoming ETCP Certified.

Having ETCP Certification demonstrates that you are in the top third of the industry professionals in North America; furthermore, to maintain your certification, you must accrue continuing education credits which shows your employer that you are current with industry developments and practices. ETCP has issued almost 1600 certifications! Don't get left behind, submit your application today!

The ETCP Examinations will be given at USITT in Milwaukee, WI. All three ETCP examinations will be given in one session the morning of March 22, 2013. Candidates who wish to take more than one exam should contact ETCP. Members and employees of members of USITT receive a $100 discount on examin

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South Korea - Chart topping rapper Psy - Korea's most popular singer and originator of the current Gangnam Style phenomena - performed two special concerts recently, both of lit with Robe moving lights in a design by Mr Myeong Soo Kim.

The first was a one off concert for 8000 fan club members at the Seoul Stadium in Jamsil. The second, two days later, was a set at the City Hall in Seoul Plaza, enjoyed by 80,000 people who enjoyed a lively show including Psy's block-busting international number one, Gangnam Style.

Equipment was supplied by rental company LiteFactory.

The Gangnam Style video that instantly achieved cult status has amassed over 500m views on You Tube alone, over two million of which were in the first two months of release. So ..... the lighting was vital in creating the right vibe onstage for both of the shows. It needed to be potent and imaginative to match ev

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Germany - Gastronome Madjid Djamegari opened Germany's most innovative nightclub Gibson and for the musical aspect chose experts Sascha Schwind, Michael Herberger and Xavier Naidoo (Söhne Mannheims GmbH) as his partners. Moreover, the ex-owner of the gastronomy brand King Kameha astonished his guests with his latest design concept, a melding of rock 'n' roll, glamour and industrial charm and in July 2012, Gibson was awarded the World's Finest Club Award.

Madjid, Gibson head and general manager, knew a worldwide technology brand would be required to meet the venue's high standards and turned to Martin Professional moving heads, LED video, control and smoke products for the prestigious nightclub and live music venue.

Madjid wanted style to define the downtown Frankfurt venue while honouring the building's original charm and existing architecture, and the result has been a great

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Switzerland - Robert Juliat's Swiss distributor, Lumiere Spectacle LSB SA has been spreading the word about Robert Juliat profiles, spotlights and dimmers with three prestigious Swiss venues adding to their lighting inventories this summer.

KKL Lucerne, the world-renowned cultural centre designed by Jean Nouvel, has taken delivery of 28 RJ 710SX2 2500W profiles and 16 RJ 714SX2 2500W profiles, all of which were supplied with 100% closing irises by LSB's Swiss German agent, Electric Claudio Merlo.

KKL Lucerne's international reputation as a top cultural and convention venue is grounded in the quality of its high profile programme of events, so it is especially important that its technical standards are of the same high calibre. The concert hall is acclaimed for its superb acoustics so the silent cooling fans of Robert Juliat's 700 series profiles proved a major benefit.

At La

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USA - James River Assembly (JRA) is among the first venues in the United States to take delivery and install one of DiGiCo's new SD5 consoles. Taking advantage of a limited-time 'Trade Up' offer from US distributor Group One Limited - and working through Special Event Services (SES)-the 12,000-member House of Worship in Springfield, Missouri, traded up their outdated large-format digital console with credit toward the purchase of two SD5s, plus an SD10 to accommodate its growing congregation.

JRA's audio director Stephen Maddox selected the SD5 for the main campus FOH after seeing its debut at the 2012 InfoComm show, adding an SD10 for monitors. An additional SD5 was purchased for FOH at the West Campus with technical engineer Brian Roggow overseeing the installation there. JRA pulled the old consoles-which freed up loads of space-after a Sunday morning service and had the DiGiC

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Australia - Glenn Campbell of Seven Year Itch Entertainment & Productions is a performer/vocalist and entertainment agent/consultant to the music industry, focusing mainly on the supply of quality concept and tribute shows to venues nationwide. He can also supply full production for any type of function or event.

For several years Campbell has been using a Shure PSM 400 Personal Monitor System, which he has been more than happy with, but recently he upgraded to the Shure PSM 900 Wireless Personal Monitor System for a variety of reasons.

"Firstly, it looks like the PSM 400 system will be obsolete by the end of 2013 due to the frequency reallocation for digital TV and such," he said. "Also, the PSM 900 is a big step forward in quality particularly the sound quality which is very noticeable. Sonically, it's crisp and clear."

In addition to PSM 900's superior

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USA - Aphex has recently debuted its new 500 Series modules. The 500 Series now includes six models: J PRE 500 Mic Pre; EQF 500 Parametric Equalizer; DUAL RPA 500 Mic Pre; A PRE 500 Mic Pre; the COMP 500 Optical Compressor; and the acclaimed, previously unveiled EX•BB 500 Aural Exciter/Big Bottom module. All benefit from the portable and convenient 500 Series format and Aphex sound.

The J PRE 500 mic pre is inspired by the flagship Aphex 1788A remote controlled preamp. They both have the same Jensen JT11K8 nickel input Transformer and Aphex patented Mic Limiter technology. Designed to provide no-compromise audio quality in the convenient 500 series format, the J PRE 500 also features a Jensen JT-11DL nickel output-balancing transformer.

The EQF 500 reissue is a modern take on the classic Aphex EQF-2 500 series three-band equalizer, originally introduced in the 1980s. With

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USA - Audio-Technica is launching its flagship 50 Series of elite studio microphones with the AT5040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone. A-T's "ultimate studio vocal microphone", the hand-built AT5040 side-address condenser offers "remarkably musical high-fidelity performance, with profound realism and depth, presence and purity of sound".

Featuring a proprietary breakthrough element design, the AT5040 employs four ultra-thin (2 micron) rectangular diaphragms that function together providing combined surface area unachievable in a standard round diaphragm. Designed as a first-choice vocal microphone with smooth top end and controlled sibilance, the AT5040's large-diaphragm characteristics and fast transient response also make it ideal for recording acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar, strings, and saxophone, says the company.

The first of A-T's design cri

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UK - Liverpool-based rental and technical solutions provider Adlib is expanding its new training facilities to offer yet more opportunities for manufacturers, distributors, suppliers - and anyone interesting in industry related training - needing a purpose-designed space and a well-connected location to stage seminars, workshops and hands-on demonstrations.

Regular training events taking place throughout the year, on average one every two to three weeks, have been such a success that Adlib intends to step this up in 2013.

Those already taking advantage include premium brands L-Acoustics, Coda Audio, Sound Technology, Shure, Digico, Martin Professional, Avolites, grandMA & Chauvet.

ADLIB officially inaugurated its new 50,000sq.ft warehouse facility at the start of 2012, complete with a purpose built area dedicated to training.

It has been the long term brain-child of Adlib

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