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UK - PLASA Focus: Leeds will see English Braids of Malvern exhibit for the first time. On show will be their range of rope that they have been manufacturing for the Theatre, Film and Entertainment world for over 40 years.

As well as the polyester ropes they will also have on show their new range of Technora ropes produced in 2.5mm through to 24mm. Developed primarily for the entertainment sector, the range is having a lot of success in rigging applications and are "a perfect replacement for steel-wire," says the company.

Steve Hayman, sales manager says: "Technora ropes are ideal for applications where low stretch and high strength are required. The product can be used at temperatures of 200 degrees centigrade for long periods and has a thermal decomposition of 500 degrees". He continues, "We are very pleased with the feedback we have received from rig

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UK - Pro Light Concepts Ltd is a rapidly expanding supplier of innovative lighting and sound equipment to the entertainment industry. On display on stand S-D12 at PLASA Focus: Leeds will be product displays from its vast range of brands.

Staff will be on hand to discuss the products available from Pro Light's office and distribution centre in Lancashire for worldwide dispatch. The stand will also feature many new products, including the LED Quad colour Q Color and Color Storm LED Battens along with the Xperior Platinum 5R Spot from iSolution. Many other new items from eLumen8 will be launched at PLASA Focus including fixtures specifically designed for theatre, stage and T.V.

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UK - Canford is providing PLASA Focus: Leeds debuts for the new, enhanced Tecpro Wireless handsets and TW403 wired-to-wireless interface; the impressive new RTS BTR-240 wireless comms system; CAT5E stageboxes and multicore cables in several lengths up to 75m; and last but not least the clever EMO E810 LED racklight that interfaces with comms systems to flash letting the operator know of a call inbound.

Canford will also show a selection from their comprehensive range of cables including the D'n'A series which redesigned all their most popular audio cables including loudspeaker types to handle both analogue and AES digital audio.

The new enhanced Tecpro Wireless beltpacks offer full Duplex Operation and licence-free operation in the UHF frequency band. The powerful new handsets can supply up to 200mW with a 400m max Range and now benefit from a range of enhancements. New featur

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USA / UK - Peavey has announced the availability of the Impulse 261, a wide-range high-output permanent install two-way loudspeaker system designed for bars and restaurants where music clarity and aesthetics are a primary importance.

With two 6.5" woofers and 1" titanium dome tweeter mounted on a waveguide, the system is capable of excellent controlled coverage, with a hi-fi sound character, says the company. The speaker system is protected from overload by independent overload protection for the woofer and the tweeter. This coupled with an advanced design crossover network provide smooth, yet clear sound with low distortion and reliability. Connection is via a locking Euro (Phoenix type) connector with screw terminals.

Features include: Two-way surface mount speaker system; dual 6.5" high-performance woofers; 1" metal dome tweeter with Neodymium magnet on

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Germany - At ProLight+Sound 2012 Havells-Sylvania will be showcasing its range of Photo Optic lamps for the professional stage and studio lighting market.

Havells-Sylvania will be in Hall 9, on stand 0F42 demonstrating the benefits of its SPG (Special Product Group) lamp products, throughout the event. Products on display will include the full BriteArc range of Photo Optic Discharge Lamps, as well as the PAR56 LED designed for underwater applications.

Lieven Maes, international director of the special product group comments, "This is an extremely important show for the international market and we are looking forward to demonstrating our products to the key decision makers in the industry. Our comprehensive range of Photo Optic lamps is suitable for all actual applications. This 'Made in Belgium' BriteArc range exceeds even the highest standards."

One of the highlig

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UK / Poland - KMR Audio has announced a second product from Looptrotter Audio Engineering in Poland, the company responsible for the acclaimed Monster Compressor. The new unit, the SATUR-8 provides eight separate channels of saturation blocks referencing the sound of vintage valve consoles and tape recorders.

SATUR-8 works as an analogue soft limiter and adds low-order harmonics in an intelligent and musical way. The unit gives a solid and fat sound in the recording, processing and mixing stages.

A primary point of reference for the creation of SATUR-8 was the Monster Compressor, because of its acknowledged saturation system based on vacuum tubes. Looptrotter has managed to achieve the distinct sound of vacuum tubes with the usage of semiconductor technology.

Finally, the SATUR-8 is very user-friendly, says the company. All the channels are equipped with two knobs: DRIVE (sa

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Germany Among the new Clay Paky products making their international debut at ProLight+Sound is the new A.LEDA LED moving head range. The line consists of three models with wide fast pan and tilt movements: 100 W, 300 W and 600 W approx. The 100 W model has a fixed 6° aperture, whereas the two more powerful models have a 8°-40° zoom, which makes them suitable for use in more professional environments.

This line is a valid alternative to discharge-lamp washlights of equal power, with all the benefits of LED lights: intense, highly vivid saturated-tone colours, light-weight, energy saving, longer light source life, and lower operating and maintenance costs.

All the models in the ALEDA line are fitted with advanced electronics, have a compact light-weight design, and can be easily adapted to all areas of application. The effects section comes complete with dimmer and s

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UK MT Pro Ltd will be exhibiting for the first time at the IOEX show in London. The show takes place at ExCel on the 6-8 March. On display will be a range of wireless lighting products designed "to enhance your event without the need for mains or signal cables".

The units are battery powered (charging takes place in the flight cases) making them quick and easy to rig, saving time and manpower during your build-up time.

Two simple control options are available. The first is manual control by which the units can be pre-set to any colour using the on-board menu. The second option utilises wireless DMX, enabling the colours and intensity to be co-ordinated with any stage or room lighting.

These units are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, allowing you to highlight architectural features to add atmosphere to any building, says the company.

Also on display will be a

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Germany - Turbosound will present its new Flashline five-way large scale line array loudspeaker system to the European market at the Konig-Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, on 14 March 2012, ahead of the public launch at the ProLight+sound exhibition in Frankfurt a week later.

"We have well over 120 confirmed key decision makers attending this milestone event," says managing director Simon Blackwood, "from all aspects of the industry - engineers, rental companies, consultants and systems techs - who have expressed interest in our latest class-leading festival and arena level concert sound technology."

Guests will have an opportunity to see how the PA rigs and sounds in a representative arena environment, as well as a close-up hands-on look at details of the system's components including the eleven-drive-unit line array, and DSP-based amplification pack

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Germany - TOA Europe will return to Frankfurt's ProLight+Sound exhibition this year, promising a major new product-line introduction to add to its already impressive line of audio solutions for public address and emergency evacuation.

From its base on Stand 8.0 F46 in Hall 8 of the Messe Frankfurt complex, TOA will showcase a new range of flat-panel loudspeakers - marking the first time the company has offered such low-thickness transducers and extending even further the possible applications for TOA's core technologies.

"Last year in Frankfurt we were the first manufacturer to show loudspeakers that were certified to the new pan-European EN54 standards for fire safety," says Brett Downing, sales & marketing director, TOA Europe. "This year we are extending our loudspeaker range by offering flat-panel designs for the first time - the product of years of extensiv

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UK - PLASA Focus: Leeds will be the first UK show that MT Pro has taken a stand at as the distribution arm of MilTec(UK).

"We welcome all existing and new clients onto our stand where we will be showing several new audio and lighting products from our MT Audio and LED Head ranges of products," the company says. These include a new 8-channel amplifier, new 1U mixers, zoners and a digital processor, along with battery-powered units and one of the first wash/profile LED moving heads in the one unit from the company's LED Head range.

MT Pro - Stand S-C7

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UK - 4HM has launched a new MADI to multi-format AES audio converter called the MA64. The MA64 provides simultaneous 32 x AES/EBU and AES3-id pair outputs, offers multiple synchronisation options and is Dolby compatible.

Also new from 4HM are two rack-mounted breakout boxes. The BOB/O-32 provides a means to break out two DB25 connectors to 16 AES/EBU pairs on 3 pin XLR connectors. The BOB/I-32 does the reverse and permits 16 AES/EBU pairs on 3 pin XLRs to be routed to two DB25 connectors.

MA64 is a compact and convenient 1U MADI converter designed specifically for broadcast and production applications. Accepting both optical and coaxial MADI, the MA64 simultaneously makes 32 pairs of balanced AES/EBU and unbalanced AES3-id available for interconnection to broadcast routers, audio consoles or any other AES equipped devices.

Comprehensive synchronisation options including word

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Germany - Visual Productions is set to launch IOCore at Prolight+Sound this month. The IOCore is an expansion module in the CueCore product family of solid-state lighting controllers. It offers interfacing to digital and analogue inputs and digital outputs and supports various protocols like DMX, RS-232, OSC, UDP and Art-Net.

The IOCore features eight inputs that can be individually configured as digital or analogue input. Set as digital input, it allows for an easy connection with, for example, physical switches and sensors. When set to analogue, it supports 0-10V and 1-10V inputs; ideal for connecting to household dimmers.

The eight outputs on the IOCore are relay-switched and can handle 3 Amp. The digital outputs can be used to switch various other equipment like A/V devices, blinds or heavy-duty relays.

Additionally, the IOCore is fitted with a DMX-512 port that can be c

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Germany - As Renkus-Heinz celebrates a productive ISE, the company is gearing up for an even busier ProLight+Sound 2012 in Frankfurt.

ISE 2012 saw the first European showing of the new IconyxICR-MkII digitally steerable installation loudspeaker, with its innovative new triple tweeter design. "We now have a complete, equally spaced, array of high frequency devices extending the whole length of the array" comments Rik Kirby, VP sales and marketing. "This gives the new, fourth generation, column even better steering ability, reduced side lobes, and greater fidelity."

Equipped with RHAON (Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network) the ICR-II series is available in 8, 16, 24 and 32 driver formats, enabling sophisticated large-scale coverage of even the most imposing spaces. Typical applications will be cathedrals, airports, train stations and other large, acoustical

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UK - Since PLASA 2011 and the successful launch of Green Hippo's Hippotizer software version 3.1, even more improvements and fixes have been made to the popular product. "Come along to PLASA Focus: Leeds and see 3.1 SP1 for yourself, including features such as VideoMapper, LiveMask and how 3D, mapping can be easy without the need for dedicated software," says the company.

Green Hippo will be showing new accessories for the Hippotizer range, now shipping, with breakout panels, a new Dual 3G HD/SDI input option and new FXs and Generators. Green Hippo - Stand S-E1 (with AC-ET)

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UK - Pro Light Concepts Ltd is a rapidly expanding supplier of innovative lighting and sound equipment to the entertainment industry. At PLASA Focus: Leeds, staff will be on hand to discuss the products available from Pro Light's office and distribution centre in Lancashire for worldwide dispatch.

The stand will also feature many new products, including the LED Quad colour Q Color and Color Storm LED Battens along with the Xperior Platinum 5R Spot from iSolution. Many other new items from eLumen8 will be launched at PLASA Focus including fixtures specifically designed for theatre, stage and T.V.

Pro Light Concepts - Stand S-D12

(Claire Beeson)

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UK - Bel Digital Audio has launched enhanced versions of several of their confidence audio and audio/video monitors. The new units include 2, 4, 8 and 16 channel versions and all feature updated firmware and redesigned front panels, emphasising Bel's continued dedication to delivering a simple, intuitive and speedily adjustable control surface.

The updated audio and video monitor range features models in 1U and 2U versions with up to 16 ultra-reliable, high-resolution multi colour bargraphs. Each device auto-detects the signal sources with models available for all video 'flavours' up to and including 3G HD and options with a variety of Dolby decoding.

The BM-A2-E16SHD is a 2U audio monitor, capable of monitoring 3G/HD/SD video and multi-channel audio sources. This model provides a pair of auto-detecting 3G/HD/SD SDI inputs and accepts eight analogue audio inputs and eight AES-

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Germany - This year's ProLight + Sound exhibition will be a busy affair for Martin Professional with no less than 12 new product introductions including the world premiere launch of a new breed of moving head - the MAC Viper family.

Martin will be highlighting the first members of the new MAC Viper family at Stand A93 in Hall 9. Also on display will be new moving heads in Martin's popular MAC III family, an all-new VC series of creative LED video solutions, new portable lighting controllers in the M-Series, and a new compact hazer in Martin's Jem family.

A number of social gatherings top the agenda as well. In celebration of the company's 25th anniversary year, an informal 'Meet and Greet' will be held each day at 16:00 at the Martin stand, while on 22 March at 18:30, there will be a special 'Martin Welcome Party' at the Agora Stage, an evening of live music and lively convers

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Germany - Green-GO caused excitement at both PLASA in London and LDI in Orlando where it debuted in 2011, and it is expected to have the same impact this year on the stand of CAST GmbH, in Hall 9, E71 at ProLight+Sound in Frankfurt.

Following their success at PLASA 2011 by winning an Innovation Award, ELC Lighting's Green-GO digital show communications system designer Joost van Eenbergen and sales manager Silvio Cibien went on to win a second award at LDI in Orlando: the LDI 2011 'Best Debuting Product of the Year' award in the sound category.

Silvio Cibien said, "Although Green-GO can be considered an audio product, its main feature is that it uses any standard Ethernet lighting network, so it is really an extension of our comprehensive ELC networking product range that will be on show at Frankfurt."

Green-GO is a new style of intercom system that provides high qu

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Israel - Compulite Systems (2000) has announced the release of a new Vector PC Wing to their flagship Vector family. The powerful portable unit brings flexibility by combining sophisticated features of the Vector platform with unmatched simplicity and size.

Weighing in at 3.5kg, the Vector PC Wing, when used with the Vector software, will deliver "cutting edge performance, advanced functionality and enhanced programming, making it the perfect portable unit for corporate events, cruise ships, trade shows, clubs, theatre and more".

The Vector PC Wing features up to 200 active playbacks, a dedicated intensity push wheel, five dedicated parameter push wheels, illuminated trackball, Grand Master with illuminated blackout key, 10 Playback faders, full tracking backup, MIDI and MSC support, two or four DMX-512 inputs/outputs configurable by using C-Net Manager software, 1

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Germany - Following the strategic partnership set up last year with intercom solutions provider Clear-Com, which saw the launch of the V3R-FX-Intercom and X6R-FX-Intercom, Optocore has taken a further step towards making the Optocore system more flexible with intercom transport by developing a similar network intercom solution for RTS.

The V3R-FX-Intercom for RTS and X6R-FX-Intercom for RTS interfaces are a result of cooperation with the leading intercom manufacturer.

Based on Optocore's V3R-FX / X6R-FX1U series architecture the devices are equipped with standard RJ45 interfaces, which make cabling simple and cost-efficient. As a result of creating an intercom version based on these converters, the new intercom devices are also Line-In and Line-Out converters.

Said Optocore support engineer Maciek Janiszewski, "The difference between this and the Clear-Com interface is

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UK / Germany - Monacor has introduced a new lectern range comprising SPEECH-100, SPEECH-200 & SPEECH-500. These professional lecterns with integrated wireless amplifier systems offer great sound quality, volume capability and convenience, says the company.

The SPEECH-100 with 50W of power turns any area of PA application into an auditorium all by itself. It can also be integrated into any existing surroundings, whenever a temporary or permanent talking point is required. The integrated amplifier and the speaker technology not only allow for voice transmissions, but can also be used for music reproductions such as dubbings, films or presentations. Simply plug-in a gooseneck microphone and/or connect a signal source, switch on and it's ready to use.

The SPEECH-200 is more powerful (100W), with more features and is easier to transport due to integrated castors. The column has two

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UK - If you want to add a colourful touch to your lighting designs then Elation's new Flex Pixel WP offers a fast, simple and affordable solution by adding extra dynamism, depth and colours to just about any application you can think of, says the company.

A 3m tri-colour SMD LED flexible tape with Pixel Control and a water resistant covering, each tape features 72 tri-colour (red, green, blue) LED pixels, spaced at 40mm (1.6") centres. You can cut and extend the tape every 100mm (4") to fit a wide variety of design applications.

The system can either be driven by the Flex Pixel Driver 1, a dedicated DMX driver for up to 144 pixels (two tapes) and up to 432 DMX channels of control or by using the Flex Pixel IR (FLE 755), Elation's infrared wireless receiver and remote driver, which offers stand-alone control and built in chase effects.

See Elation at PLASA Focus: Le

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UK - ETC's new range of Source Four LED fixtures is set to receive its first ever UK public showing at this year's PLASA Focus: Leeds. Source Four LED produces a sharp, clean beam of focusable light or a smooth wash to give extra versatility to almost all lighting projects.

The luminaires will be initially available in three varieties: Lustr+, Daylight and Tungsten, bringing brilliant colours, low heat and even more energy-saving efficiency to all types of buildings.

Just like ETC's Desire Lustr+, the Source Four LED Lustr+ offers a complete palette of colours, thanks to the Selador x7 Color System. Meanwhile, Source Four LED Tungsten and Daylight produce maximum brightness at the respective warm (3000K) and cool white (5600K) colour temperatures. Each offers the same projection-quality beam.

Also on show will be ETC's Sensor3 Power Control system, which addresses the changi

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