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Kling-Net has been designed to allow the distribution of real-time video data to remote display devices, such as LEDs or LED panels, over Ethernet.

"Many basic and first time users are afraid of using LED lighting because of the complexity of networking and control issues," says ArKaos CEO, Marco Hinic. "Traditionally, using and networking LED lighting has required a high level of technical knowledge which has been a deterent for many. We wanted to remove all this complexity and replace it with a simple to use protocol which automatically takes care of the magic numbers for the user."

Kling-Net uses a Media Server to do all the work to make operation simplicity itself. It adds a layer of 'intelligence' to even the most simple LED device and enabling it to ta

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The company's SDS sound systems uses "the latest technology to deliver accurate sound reproduction at high SPL. The results are heavy duty loudspeakers that sound and look great".

The SDS Horn uses an array of soft dome tweeters producing the same energy as a compression driver from a much larger source area. Replacing compression drivers excludes the inherent air distortion (wave steepening) and diaphragm break up common to pro-audio loudspeakers. This gives the SDS Horn exceptional clarity, balance and control, says the company.

Paul Atherton, pro audio sales manager at Traction Sound's main partner RW Salt comments, "We're used to a lot of product demonstrations but when the Traction Sound guys started showing us

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Programmed in Pharos Designer, the TPC has the same advanced playback and show control engine as the popular and award winning Pharos Lighting Playback Controllers. Over an Ethernet network it can interface with other Pharos controllers, button panels and remote devices. The companion Interface Editor application allows you to build themed user interface pages, creating and organising multiple pages of buttons, sliders and colour pickers to suit the installation and customer needs.

The wall-mounting design features a magnetic overlay within the plated bezel to produce a

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The R-1000 is a standalone, dedicated recorder/player designed to work with the V-Mixing System in any live event or production, making it suitable for virtual rehearsal, rehearsals, playback and training. It can also be used with any digital console with a MADI output via the Roland S-MADI REAC MADI Bridge. Previewed earlier this year, this multi-purpose, rackmountable solution is now fully featured and shipping globally.

Based on REAC (Roland Ethernet Audio Communication), the R-1000 eliminates the bulk and noise susceptibility typically associated with analogue snakes and replaces it with Cat 5e/6 (Ethernet/LAN) cable. Recording up to 48 tracks of 24-bit audio in BWF format, its remo

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Designed in collaboration with the EAW acoustical design team, the HDA is promoted as "a professional, powerful and extremely flexible compact line array". Configurable with up to four per side, the HDA can handle anything from mid-size houses of worship to large clubs in a cost-effective design.

"The HDA is another example of what Mackie does best: delivering high-end pro audio technology to the masses," said Ben Olswang, Mackie brand product manager. "Thanks to the integration of EAW's design exp

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Specified for high end sound touring and fixed installation applications, the circa £45K console boasts a "high agility" user interface, accessed via two 24 inch 16:10 high definition LCD touch screens; a further centre located 6-inch LCD touch screen accesses the system control and automation. Combined with a far less menu dependent operating system than other digital consoles, the CDC Eight is promoted as "exceptionally smart, nimble and intuitive in operation".

The CDC Eight features a high I/O count for a desk at this price point, offering 128 input channels - expandable to 256 - and a standard 48 outputs. Two frame sizes offer 16 or 32 faders. Built upo

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Charcoalblue will discuss the design concepts that resulted in this critically acclaimed new performance space for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Andy Hayles, managing director of Charcoalblue says, "The Royal Shakespeare Theatre's transformation project, which was completed last autumn, was a singular development in world theatre. The space embodies a host of new techniques and technologies. The auditorium has been designed, without compromise, to create

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The announcement comes after months of speculation about Guitar Nation, which was scheduled to take place in late November at Wembley Stadium, whilst Live Culture was to launch next April.

"Guitar Nation, organised by Clive Morton's Norgaard Media, has been officially scrapped, with Morton blaming adverse trading conditions," say reports. However, they go on to add that Morton's former partner Graham Butterworth, who had been hired to sell stand space for Guitar Nation, claims that he has not been paid by Norgaard Media and left the company at the end of June.

Cunningham, who left Mondiale Publishing to work with Morton on the Wembley-based Live Culture, also says he has no

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The StandTek series now comprises six lighting and audio stands. Features include a new auto-lock pin system, silent winch with a popular retractable handle, adjustable double-brace collar, adjustable legs and heavy-duty rubber feet with castor option.

The new 4m wind-up stand (SWT4001) is a development of the STW3001, replacing the long-serving SPTek 4000/SP2TA stand, but retaining the same important characteristics. The STW4001 w

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Demonstrations of the full range of products will be taking place throughout the show in the Funktion One demonstration room located in the Permanent Press Office, near the Terrace Restaurant on the Mezzanine

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The two-day event, to be held 22-23 February 2012 at the Renaissance Austin, Texas, continues to attract a growing list of high-profile exhibitors, who see the event as an opportunity to reach a regional market of customers and network with fellow exhibitors.

Confirmed exhibitors include GLP German Lighting Products, Daktronics Rigging, Clay Paky, Total Structures, High End Systems, Chauvet, Philips Color Kinetics, A.C.T Lighting, Doug Fleenor Design, Strong Entertainment Lighting, and Secoa, with many more expected to follow.

In addition, PLASA Focus: Tech - a recently announced audio, video, and lighting workshop and concert - will be held in tandem with PLASA Focus: Austin 2012. Th

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Teams from all of AC-ET's specialist product divisions will be there to discuss the large, multi-million pound stockholding of over 200 leading brands available from AC-ET's High Wycombe and Leeds offices for worldwide dispatch to over 80 countries - as well as in-house filter and cable manufacturing facilities and wide range of consumables - backed up by an emergency evening and weekend delivery service.

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The A.C. Lighting division of AC-ET will showcase the new GLP Impression Wash One and Spot One high powered LED spot and washlight moving heads. The latest mo

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Heading the list on the stand is the new IC2 - billed as the first ever high powered, medium format digitally steerable loudspeaker system. Designed for theatre and club installations and integrating digital beam steering with high power output, built in amplification and RHAON network control, it opens up a totally new product sector in pro audio, for venues looking for the ultimate in quality and control, says the company.

Each IC2 two-way 8-inch module delivers articulate musicality and powerful punch, with a versatile design that can be used as a stand-alone high-performance loudspeak

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Two of the most revolutionary products on display are the Philips Selecon PL1 and PL3 LED luminaires. Driven by the Philips Vari-Lite VLX LED light engine, the first light source to deliver full control of beam colour composition irrespective of intensity, the PL1 and PL3 feature an adjustable beam spread from 15-55 degrees, smooth colour mixing and stepless fades; ideal for any entertainment lighting application.

Philips Selecon's new generation of tungsten halogen ellipsoidal luminaires - the SPX range has been called 'evolutionary' and 'outstanding'. They lead the way in energy efficiency enabling customers to reduce electrical consumption by as much as 60 percent compared to prior generations of ellipsoidals. SPX features two zoom ra

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"The result of this coherent force produces lower frequencies external to the enclosure that are truly accurate and contain no sonic resonance or transient decay. This external coherent coupling enables Quadhorn to have an incredible frequency response of 18 Hz - 850 Hz producing infrasound, sub bass, bass and low mid frequencies from one loudspeaker," the company says.

Material of any genre can be played on Quadhorn without the alteration or enhancement of sub bass frequencies

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The PLASA Awards for Innovation recognise products which advance the industry by demonstrating a new style of thinking, improving technical practice or taking a key step forward in terms of safety.

Extended deadline for nominations - Tuesday 6 September

Visit the web address below for all the details you need.

(Claire Beeson)

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The event, which is open to all PLASA 2011 visitors, will be held on Tuesday 13th September 2011 from 6:00pm to around 7:30.

The BBC recently launched the first release of its Guide and has hosted sessions at Television Centre to explain its findings and the steps being taken by different organizations to help quantify the output characteristics of LED lighting fixtures when used on TV Productions.

The event's schedule and speakers are:

6:00 PM - Paul Middleton (STLD) - Introduction

6:05 PM - Mariam Ali (BBC) - Low energy lighting at the BBC

6:15 PM - Francesco Anselmo (Arup) - Low energy lighting performance comparison

6:25 PM - Karl Ruling (PLASA) - BSR E1.41 - 201x, Recomm

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ENTECH Connect will be a condensed two day industry showcase held in Melbourne in July 2012. Part tradeshow, part seminar, ENTECH Connect will provide an informal environment for all members of the live entertainment industry to be informed, inspired and get their hands on the latest industry technology.

Building on the success of ENTECH's seminar programme, ENTECH Connect 2012 will feature industry leaders from Australia and overseas presenting on key industry and technology developments, as well as allowing up-close 'ask the experts' opportunities.

ETF recently commissioned research into the national market, and results clearly indicate Melbourne, and the broader Victorian market is ready and waiting for

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As well as the main booth, Duran Audio will also have a demo room. The AXYS demo room will be in the Westminster Suite which is accessible from the lifts in the lobby of Earls Court 1. Featured products will be from the AXYS Flex, Scope, Target and Beam Shaping Subwoofer ranges. In addition to this, some Intellivox 180 and V90 products available for potential customers to listen to.

(Jim Evans)

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"We are extremely proud to add some of Broadway's finest stage electricians to the list of ETCP Certified Technicians," said chairman of the Local's Board of Trustees, Paul F. Dean, Jr. who helped organise a four-day training course prior to the exam administration. "Our members who are ETCP Certified also include technicians from Lincoln Centre, The Metropolitan Opera House and various television studios who work throughout Local One's jurisdiction which includes Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Westchester and Putnam Counties."

Each of these Ent

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The stand's central section is a practical hands-on 'mini TV studio', where competing LED washes, soft lights, key lights and moving lights can be explored in pre-booked one hour sessions, away from the bustle of exhibitor stands.

Visitors will be able to try their hand at lighting the two mini TV studio setups, and view the results through two HD broadcast cameras, with a Lighting Director and Electrician on hand to offer guidance.

These sessions will alternate with case study seminars where you can learn from expert presentations on a variety of

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The PLASA Show is the leading show-piece of new technology within the entertainment, live event, corporate, architectural and installation industries. This international event delivers the latest in new technology, hundreds of breaking-product launches, unrivalled networking opportunities and an acclaimed educational programme; making it a very important event on SARA'S annual calendar.

The purpose of the visit provides the ability to attend industry educational seminars, meet with cutting-edge equipment manufactures, acquire strategic assistance for the South African Roadies Association and also in turn create future opport

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Join them from 5.30pm in the Playhouse bar for an evening of informal networking and the opportunity to discuss topics including:

* How the Skills Academy can benefit you

* How the NSA can support Norwich's creative and cultural industry

* What opportunities are available with existing Skills Academy Members in the East of England

* The backstage training centre

* Future projects and potential opportunities

CCS Skills are particularly interested in talking to freelancers about the new freelance membership of the Skills Academy which will be rolled out in the next f

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This Artistic Licence Engineering sponsored training event will focus on the understanding and use of the DMX and RDM protocols.

The three-hour course will cater for product designers, systems integrators, lighting technicians, artists and students who seek to expand their scope of these two industry-standard lighting protocols.

A step-by-step approach on how the protocols communicate will provide delegates with a solid basis from which to use DMX and RDM with confidence. The electronic requirements will be examined and demystified. Tools of the trade will be presented and demonstrated.

The course will be conducted in an open and casual manner, allowing attendees to "think through