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USA - When Jimmy Kimmel's production team needed a high-quality LED display for the set of their Lostseries' finale show, they turned to LG CNS for a solution. "We wanted a large indoor display system that would really standout and pop in the studio during then broadcast and our friends at LG CNS had just the right technology.

"In fact, the standing room-only studio audience watched the entire evening's Lost episodes on the display and were completely in awe of its brightness and high-resolution," said Doug Deluca, the co-executive producer for Jimmy Kimmel Live. "On short notice, they really came through for us and helped us put together a state-ofthe art stage production."

"As the commercial display and digital signage industry adopt more energy-efficient and brighter LED display technology, LG CNS is poised to usher in a ne

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China - Country and regional pavilions from Korea and Taiwan will be part of Prolight + Sound Shanghai to be held 12 - 15 October 2010 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China.

The currrent number of exhibitors is more than 350, including pavilions exhibitors, and the total exhibition area has been increased to 23,000sq.m, reflecting exhibitor confidence in having their products exposed to domestic and international markets.

Evan Sha, deputy general manager, Messe Frankfurt Shanghai said, "The demand for exhibitors to join a pavilion is increasing as exhibitors recognise the value of having a prime location with prominent signage which easily attracts visitors to the pavilion. There are also other benefits for pavilion exhibitors such as access to a VIP lounge."

Making its debut at Prolight + Sound Shanghai will be the Korean pavilion with exh

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Australia - Gold Coast Arts Centre (GCAC) recently upgraded the dimming systems within its venues to LSC Lighting Systems' EKO Dimmers.

GCAC, located on the banks of the Nerang River in Australia's iconic Surfers Paradise, is the region's premier cultural facility, bringing visual and performing arts to residents of South East Queensland. The complex houses the Arts Theatre, Gold Coast City Gallery, two cinemas and the Arts Cafe as well as several function rooms, a chapel and two smaller performance spaces.

A total of 588 channels of LSC's EKO Installation dimmers have been installed throughout the various venues with 516 channels of EKO TruPower dimmers for the Arts Theatre alone. Chris D'Bais, venue operations manager for the Arts Centre commented, "We selected the EKO TruPower dimmer as it gave us seamless selection of true 240 volt output and dimmable power per channe

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USA - North Carolina-based system designer Strategic Connections recently upgraded the sound system for the newly expanded Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The new sound reinforcement system features JBL loudspeakers, Crown amplifiers, and BSS processing.

Already the largest church in the region, the 12,000-member church chose to remodel its existing main sanctuary by adding an additional 700 seats.

At the heart of the new sound reinforcement system are 38 JBL VerTec VT4888 midsize line array elements flown in four arrays with 16 JBL ASB6128V subwoofers, 10 flown and six located under the stage. For front-fills, seven JBL AC28/95 loudspeakers are housed behind the perimeter of the stage. "The goal was to provide rock and roll style PA without filling the space with tons of speakers," stated Brant Doell, system designer for Strategic Connections.

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South Africa - Cape Town- based C&S Audio is a busy rental operation run by Donald Clark who has recently invested in over 80 new Robe fixtures - a mix of ColorSpot and ColorWash 700E AT moving lights - and the first of the new LEDForce 18s - in the country.

Delivered by Robe's South African distributor DWR, the new Robe moving lights - have replaced all C&S's previous mid range units from another manufacturer.

The first major gig for the new kit is Cool Britannia, a month-long music & football festival staged at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), celebrating the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

The venue - a concept by Global Icons - provides a space for football fans and music lovers to enjoy the matches live on big screens, followed by performances onstage throughout the day, culminating in a headline act after the last match of the evening. The line up inclu

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South Africa - Gearhouse South Africa supplied full technical production for the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert, staged at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg.

The show was broadcast to tens of millions of music and football fans worldwide on 10 June, the night before the first match.

The eclectic mix of African and international artists was executive-produced by Los Angeles-based Control Room whose technical director, Jim Baggott, and Gearhouse's project manager Bill Lawford oversaw all technical disciplines offered by the Gearhouse Group.

Gearhouse Audio supplied all audio equipment along with Britannia Row with whom Gearhouse has a long-standing relationship. These elements included racks-and-stacks for the main stage and B stage, with Britannia Row supplying front-of-house and monitor consoles, all the RF equipment - mics and IEMs - plus a crew of

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Sweden - The wedding between H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel on June 19 in Storkyrkan in Stockholm used LumenRadio's CRMX wireless lighting controls to make the fairytale wedding come true. The marriage between the couple was an historic unique event in the Swedish monarchy, with 1200 guests attending the wedding in the church and tens of thousands of people waiting outside the church to congratulate the royal couple.

Originally built in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 16th century, Storkyrkan has been the scene of countless royal coronations, weddings, baptisms and funerals. The lighting in Storkyrkan was upgraded for the televised wedding by Hofmann Teknik and Ljusdesign Sverige. Due to the location and the historic, fragile interior, Ljusdesign and Peder Lindbom decided to avoid cables and go wireless with CRMX Nova.

"Choosing LumenRadio's CRMX Nov

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USA - Two acts broke big this year, each after having spent time building a solid base and both chose Bandit Lites to serve as their lighting vendor.

Skillet, a 13-year-old act from Memphis Tennessee has long been very successful. In 2008, the hit single Comatose won the Dove Award for Rock Song of the Year. Skillet has built on their loyal fan base and is now a major headline attraction drawing fans in both the Christian and secular markets. The twice Grammy nominated act is currently touring on their latest album, Awake.

Tour manager/ lighting designer Scottyrock and lighting director Cale Wetstein work with Bandit's Brent Barrett. The system incorporates MAC 2000 Profiles and HES Studio Beams, controlled by a Jands Vista S 3.

NeedToBreathe, managed by industry veteran Kip Krones, has skyrocketed to prominence in 2010. This year, the band has won three Dove A

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USA - Verona, Wisconsin-based Intellasound Productions provided the sound system for the multi-headliner tour featuring Drowning Pool, Five Finger Death Punch, Hellyeah, Lacuna Coil, and Seether show at the 6,000-capacity La Crosse Centre in La Crosse last month.

Intellasound deployed its Electro-Voice XLC sound system for the event, bringing in (32) XLC127-DVX mains and (24) Xsubs, all powered and processed via (30) Tour Grade TG-7 amplifiers equipped with RCM26 IRIS-Net control / DSP modules.

This high-SPL proving ground was also an opportunity for Electro-Voice to test some new technology: George Georgallis (senior applications specialist) and Matt Donarski (EV engineering) were in attendance to run some real-world engineering tests for the new TEMP (Thermal Energy Management and Protection) limiter about to be released for the RCM26 DSP card for the TG amp series.

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UK - DB Systems, the global AV and IT rental company, has won the Equipment Supplier of the Year accolade at the prestigious AEO Excellence Awards 2010.

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is the trade body representing the companies that conceive of, as well as create, develop and manage trade exhibitions and consumer events.

The judges praised DB for 'its fantastic product innovation and enviable efforts in bringing exciting new products to market.'

David Bulley, managing director of DB Systems, said: "I'm thoroughly delighted to have won the Equipment Supplier of the Year award. The event and exhibition industry is experiencing some difficult trading times, but DB has always been able to invest in new equipment and technologies.

"Since January we've invested £250,000 in things like seamless LCD panels, 3D Pyramoid units, which are a form of 3D holo

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UK - The Forestry Commission's 2010 Live Music Tour kicked off earlier this month with power, lighting and audio specialists Pearce Hire making a concerted effort to reduce its carbon footprint.

The tour consists of 22 shows running for six consecutive weekends in June & July, bringing live music to seven forest locations for an evening of entertainment for all the family. This year's broad spectrum of acts includes Keane, Simply Red, Blondie, JLS and The Saturdays.

Pearce Hire works across the whole tour, coordinating two teams and sets of equipment to provide all the site power and both site & stage lighting. This year has seen a significant change in the lighting design for the stage with the company utilising i-Pix BB4 LED Washlights instead of the PARcans previously used, halving the power consumption of the lighting rig from previous years. The rig also includes MAC 700

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USA - When the Oklahoma City Thunder made the 2010 NBA playoffs, drawing Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers as their first round opponent, they knew they would need to maximize their game. That thought was applied to every aspect of the team's operation, on the court and off - including the audio mix.

"The Thunder organization contacted me and they were concerned that Ford Center's sound system wasn't adequate to handle the playoffs," says Jerry Hooper, owner of Hooper Sound Production Services in Norman, Oklahoma. "The Thunder fans are among the loudest in the NBA, and a playoff scenario against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers was sure to test the limits of the current system.

"They asked what should be done to give them the best results, and we determined that the analogue FOH console was the weakest link in their situation." Hooper con

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USA - StockerYale, Inc., the designer and manufacturer of LED systems and diode-based laser modules for OEMs, has announced its change of name to ProPhotonix Limited, with immediate effect. The name change is "to reflect the company's track record for innovations in optics technology for both LED systems and diode-based lasers".

"Following last year's sale of the company's North American operations combined with our increased focus on leveraging our LED technology into new, much larger markets not previously addressed by the company, we believe adopting a new name and brand identity is a logical next step in our growth strategy," said Mark W. Blodgett, chairman and CEO of ProPhotonix.

"The new name gives customers, suppliers, and investors a clearer definition of what we do and the direction we intend to pursue. While the StockerYale brand is well know

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USA/China - Nemetschek North America (NNA) reports a new partnership with Mad Macs Technology Distributions to distribute Vectorworks software to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

"Bringing Vectorworks technology to designers in China is the logical next step for our company as we continue to grow and expand our global presence," said Sean Flaherty, CEO of NNA. "We look forward to working with Mad Macs in this capacity, and we are confident they will be a strong partner for us in the Asian marketplace."

In addition to the distribution of Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, and Spotlight software, the Mad Macs team will offer a full range of services such as pre- and post-sales technical support, maintenance, and training.

"Having been a reseller of Vectorworks in Hong Kong and China since 2000, it is with great honour that we are now a distributor f

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Italy / Singapore - Confirmed at the PALME show in Beijing in late May, LDR has appointed Synergy as agent for its theatrical and architectural lighting product line in Singapore.

LDR's Fabiano Besio comments, "Synergy is a very fast growing company and I'm pleased, to come to an agreement for the distribution of the whole LDR range for Singapore. Synergy is not just a distributor but a company that really understands applications and how to support its customers, with strong knowledge of the local market and its requirements."

Henry Saravannan from Synergy adds, "With more than 12 years of experience LDR manufactures high-end quality products for the professional market. The Singapore market is opening up, and people are looking for quality and we foresee great opportunities for LDR."

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Singapore The Dbl O club, recently reopened in a new venue equipped with a D.A.S. Variant system. The club's main attraction has always been its top-notch DJ's and the best selection of music with the objective of providing an outstanding dance environment to its patrons.

Having worked together previously for their Pool Room bar, the Emerald Hill Group, approached D.A.S. again with a new. Audio and street art were to be the main priorities of the new Dbl O.

Emerald Hill group director, Arden Peddell comments, "The club was designed as a multi-purpose venue, so we needed the capability of easily unrigging and moving the system around should the need arise." The issue of noise pollution was also present, due to the other establishments in the area which include a hotel. D.A.S. Audio was given the task of designing a venue that would provide pristine audio quality witho

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UAE - The Ultimate Fighting Championship landed in the Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, the first time in this region. Usually an indoor event, this was also the first time the UFC, comprising some of the world's greatest mixed martial artists, was held in an outdoor arena.

Held at the Concert Arena of Ferrari World in the area adjoining Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the event was organised by Think Flash Entertainment.

Creative Technology Dubai, continuing its ongoing relationship with Think Flash and Lee Charteris, operations director at Flash, was contracted to supply the video requirements for this event.

Creative Technology Dubai, supplied four 6.10m x 4.57m Lighthouse R7 LED screens and an equal number of 6m x 3.37m rear projection screens with Christie HD18 projectors to enhance the spectators' experience. All signals were transmitted by the broadcaster and

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Mexico - Troya Eventos, a prominent audio production services provider in Mexico, recently deployed a complete JBL Vertec line array system to support Fenahuap, one of Mexico's largest music festivals, in Ciudad Valles, Monterrey, Mexico. The 20-day event featured a multitude of performances from leading acts such as Juri, Aklex Syntec, Sasha, Sin Bandera and Pitbull, on stages throughout the event grounds.

Responsible for the sound reinforcement of the festival's main stage, Troya focused on achieving the perfect coverage and output for the massive crowds attending the outdoor setup. The company needed a system that would cater to the needs of the talent on stage, while also ensuring that weather and other factors would not affect the sound quality.

"We chose Vertec line arrays for their reliability, easy setup and excellent performance in extreme environments, wh

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Trinidad - Fashioning itself as an essential element in the educational, social and economic development of San Fernando, Trinidad, the Naparima Bowl Cultural Centre recently hired systems integration firm AMR Export to install a Soundcraft Si3 digital console to handle the wide variety of music and theatrical productions showcased throughout the year.

As part of an audio system upgrade to the 38-year-old venue, AMR was tasked with installing an affordable audio console that would have a small footprint, while still supporting a high channel count necessary for the variety of productions.

"It was important to find a system that allowed the sound crew to easily learn and quickly adapt to multiple productions," said Aaron Rudden, owner of AMR Export. "The Naparima Bowl plays host to a wide variety of programmes and the Si3 allows users to easily set and monitor le

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UAE - Spectacular airborne action was seen in the skies over Abu Dhabi on the weekend of 26-27 March as the Emirati capital hosted the Red Bull Air Race for its sixth consecutive year.

With 15 of the world's top race pilots battling for championship points, this race marked the start of the 2010 season. As a popular fixture on the Red Bull Air Race calendar since the World Championship officially began in 2005, Abu Dhabi's warm temperatures and changeable winds makes this race one of the most challenging in the schedule.

Creative Technology once again provided audio visual solutions to enhance the spectators' experience of the high altitude spectacular. Dutch event company, Faber Audiovisuals, asked CT to provide two screens to complete the array of AV equipment laid out for the event. Providing an 8 x 6 panel Lighthouse R7 and a further 8 x 6 Mitsubishi OD10, this is not the

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USA - Justin Hayward, John Lodge and Graeme Edge, otherwise known as The Moody Blues, are in the midst of their The Day We Meet Again Tour. Tour manager Udo Wolf, tour Mark Hogue and lighting designer Mick Thornton use a system of MAC 2000 Spots and Washes combined with Chromabank LED strips, all run by an Avo Pearl.

Bandit San Francisco GM Dizzy Gosnell has worked with the Moodys team for years and assures their every need is met. He says, "Mark, Mick and I have a great relationship and we work together as a hand in glove. The Moodys and their staff are true gentlemen and make the business a real pleasure."

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Nigeria - One of Nigeria's fastest growing churches, Daystar Christian Centre in Ikosi, Lagos, has upgraded its audio system to an Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system.

The installation was managed by Lagos-based rental and installation company, PF Syztems, who originally installed a 40-channel Allen & Heath ML3000 VCA console at FOH with a 40-channel GL4000 at monitor position when the church was first opened three years ago.

Increased attendance and a switch to four consecutive services, coupled with increased complexity in dealing with multiple stage requirements, prompted the 7-000 capacity church to enquire about possible ways to streamline worship services.

PF Syztems' engineer/consultant, Olushola Aremu, comments, "I recommend iLive desks to every FOH and monitor engineer. The iDR-48/iLive-T112 system is a great digital system to work with; it's user-friendl

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USA - Audio-Technica has recognized Roseville, California-based The Farm Technical Sales & Marketing as its Rep of the Year for the 2010 fiscal year. Marc Lee Shannon, Audio-Technica vice president, sales, and Tracy Brefka, Audio-Technica territory manager, professional products, presented the award to The Farm principal John Hood. The Farm sells Audio-Technica's complete line of professional audio products to sound contractors and retailers in Northern California.

Audio-Technica held the awards ceremony during this year's InfoComm Expo on 9 June in Las Vegas, Nevada, to honour its dedicated force of manufacturer's representatives. The A-T Rep of the Year recipient was congratulated for outstanding sales performance and bestowed with Audio-Technica's Samurai doll award. The Farm Technical Sales & Marketing was acknowledged for its consistent success in the areas of sales, market

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USA - Medtronic, a leading medical device company, wanted to communicate an innovative, sophisticated image to its target market of doctors and health care professionals at the recent Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) exhibition in Denver. Medtronic attended with a large, environmental booth that was focused on innovation yet featured an element of artistic sophistication and used an animated ceiling of Martin LC Series LED panels to get the message across.

"Every year, Medtronic likes to do something that is environmental and technology focused yet a little more art installation and less straight corporate branding - something that raises the intellectual component of the booth," says John Featherstone of lighting and visual design company Lightswitch.

Lightswitch consulted with long-time collaborator and exhibit producer Group Delphi on the booth's lighting design to crea

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