UK - Prolyte Group will be exhibiting on stand 1-G38 at PLASA 2012. Prolyte Group recently marked a milestone in its history with the acquisition of award-winning stage set fabrication company Brilliant Stages. This internationally renowned company specialises in the design and construction of stage sets and custom fabrications for the touring and events industry. The Prolyte Group stand will have an area dedicated to Brilliant Stages, and key representatives will be available at the show to answer your questions and discuss their latest projects.

Prolyte will showcase the newest version of its popular performance platform LiteConsole. The LiteConsole XPRS, previewed at PLASA Focus earlier this year, combines all the most desirable features of LiteConsole in a sleeker, lighter package. The design makes the system incredibly easy to assemble and the innovative folding frame desig

UK - International screen specialist displayLED has launched a new generation of the flexible LED tile, digiFLEX. The new digiFLEX is a more robust version of displayLED's previous award winning flexible screen, upgraded to be production friendly in concert touring environments while simultaneously providing camera friendly imagery in television studios. The product also opens up creative and dramatic opportunities for architectural applications and for creating stunning displays for the conference and exhibition market.

"The new digiFLEX is a rugged, rental-friendly product with robust connections and handling for touring use," says Tom Mudd, displayLED's technical manager. "With a magnetic installation system, digiFLEX is extremely easy to use, allowing any metal surface to be covered with this LED video skin. If you can make the shape in steel we can cover it i

MilTec (UK) Ltd. will once again be in their prime position in the front row at the PLASA show where they will be joined by UK and Ireland distributor MT Pro Ltd on stand 1-F1 in the main hall. There will be several new products on show in both the lighting and audio sections, featuring LED lighting, lightweight amplification and professional speakers. This will be in addition to existing products such as LED pars, mixers and signal processing.

On the lighting front, there will be moving heads, LED pars and battens, all featuring up-to -date technology with 150W white and 8W quadcolour LEDS to give powerful beams, crisp gobo projection and bright, even colour washes.

Of particular interest will be the EPW range of multi-function moving heads. These units use a white LED for the spot beam in place of a lamp. They also have tricolour LEDS positioned at the front end to give the wash be

UK - Leading European designed LED brand Pixled will show its new F-10 i/o tile product at PLASA 2012.

This latest innovation from Pixled is an 'all-round' 10.4 mm pitch screen surface, populated with three in one SMD chips that can be used indoors or outdoors, or be rigged horizontally - and covered - to become a dynamic dance-floor and under-floor stage effect.

The standard F-10 i/o tile is fully indoor use ready. It is a mesh surface and therefore transparent, and excellent for creative indoor work including scenic elements as well as for IMAG displays. The tile dimensions are 50 x 50 cm, each of which is super 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

UK - This is certainly a product launch that will make people look twice: the new Soundcraft Si Performer range of mixers boasts integrated DMX functionality - thereby adding to the already impressive and powerful audio feature-set the existence of lighting control options . . .

Building on the successful Si Compact range, to which it bears a likeness, this is a feature-packed audio console, boasting almost twice as much DSP power and increased functionality, with an input capacity of 80 inputs to mix on all models. The built-in I/O does not disappoint - the Si Performer 2 has 24 mic and eight line inputs, and the Si Performer 3 has 32 mic and eight line inputs, plus the four FX return channels. Plus there are two option card slots for I/O expansion via any of the Soundcraft stageboxes and option cards from the ViSi Connect range, giving the possibility of patching up to 80 inpu

UK - Philips Entertainment Group brand Selecon is launching a new range of professional LED luminaires at PLASA 2012, Earls Court (9-12th September). Selecon will join Philips Entertainment brands Vari-Lite, Strand Lighting and new range - Showline - in Hall 1, stand BV 1-F50 to showcase some of the latest developments in lighting and control technology.

Debuting at this year's show will be the Selecon PLFRESNEL-1 and the PLPROFILE-1. Both fixtures are designed to complement Philips Entertainment's existing range of LED luminaires - the Selecon PL3, PL1, PLCYC1 and the Vari-Lite VLX ranges. "Together, this comprehensive range of lighting tools will offer a higher level of creative expression to designers working in the theatre, small studio and display lighting sectors," says the company.

General manager for Selecon, Graham Eales comments: "The PLFRESNEL-1, whic

UK - ETC's stand at PLASA 2012 is set to be better than ever before, with a range of new and updated products on demonstration

For the first time in the UK, the Layers of Light theatre space will offer a short presentation every hour.

ETC market manager Erik Larsen says, "We'll set up a series of coloured fabrics to show how colours can balance, 'pop' or appear dull by adjusting each of the different colours in an LED fixture. We'll then show how each of the company's different ranges of fixtures can work well either together or separately. ETC staff will demonstrate how LED can be mixed with conventional incandescent light sources, and how that works with a Sensor3 Power Control system.

"While we recognise that no single fixture is perfect for every kind of use, ETC's goal is to provide designers with tools that stand out on their own but also enhance the a

UK - Although a regular exhibitor, this year Doughty has its own stand for the first time at PLASA and will be showing a host of new products on stand 1-E7.

The Baby Quick Trigger clamp is designed specifically for smaller truss sizes, being adjustable to diameters of 25mm-38mm and, with TUV approval pending, comes in polished aluminium or satin black.

Recently appointed the UK distributor for Reutlinger, Doughty will be showing their range of cable holders, in two sizes to suspend loads of up to 130kg and 330kg on wire rope. Reutlinger cable holders have been specifically designed for applications which demand compliance with BGV C1 accident prevention rules.

Also new are the Lightweight Pantograph, Follow Spot Mount, TV bracket - and much more. stand 1-E7.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Following its successful launch of Green-GO Ethernet-based intercom and cuelight system at PLASA and LDI last year - where the system won new product awards at both shows - ELC Lighting will be showing an expanded range of Green-GO products at this year's PLASA.

Since its initial showing at PLASA 2011, the Green-GO Communications digital intercom system over Ethernet has been adopted throughout the world, with a growing population of national distributors taking on the brand. This fully-featured digital intercom system has all the performance of a matrix-style network, but without the complexity, hardware or cost of a central matrix 'exchange'. Each outstation mirrors a copy of the system's complete routing and setup parameters, which eliminates the need for a matrix and has the added benefit of providing backup and automatic patching if new outstations are added or exchang

UK - Philips Entertainment Group brand Selecon is launching a new range of professional LED luminaires at PLASA 2012. Selecon will join Philips Entertainment brands Vari-Lite, Strand Lighting and new range - Showline - in Hall 1, stand BV 1-F50 to show off the latest developments in lighting and control technology.

Debuting at this year's show will be the Selecon PLFRESNEL-1 and the PLPROFILE-1.

Both fixtures are designed to complement Philips Entertainment's existing range of LED luminaires - the Selecon PL3, PL1, PLCYC1 and the Vari-Lite VLX ranges. Together, this comprehensive range of lighting tools will offer a higher level of creative expression to designers working in the theatre, small studio and display lighting sectors, says the company.

"The PLFRESNEL-1, which uses LED source technology combined with a traditional Fresnel lens, produces an adjustable cone of

UK - Midas is offering free one-hour, on-stand, training sessions covering its PRO Series of consoles at PLASA 2012.

And, in an 'icing on the cake' gesture, Midas is also generously offering free entry to the show for all those who pre-register for training on the Midas website before 5 September.

Midas's Jason Kelly will run two one-hour training sessions per day on a range of PRO consoles including: PRO2, PRO2C and the new PRO1. The daily sessions will take place in a purpose-built demo room on-stand (Hall 1-Stand F19) and will run from 1pm until 2pm and from 4pm to 5pm.

Midas is recommending early registration via the MIDAS website as the training slots are predicted to be heavily subscribed with room for just eight trainees per session.

Adding a further dimension to the Midas PLASA Show 'on Stand' experience will be respected FOH engineer Garry Brown, who has used the

UK - PLASA 2012 will see lighting solutions provider, Architainment Lighting Ltd, present its largest and broadest range of LED lighting technology to date.

On display at Architainment PLASA stand (1-E47) will be a selection of Philips Color Kinetics and Philips Entertainment Group LED technology - some brand new, some old favourites, and others that bridge the gap between the entertainment and architectural lighting markets.

Among the new fittings on show at Architainment Lighting's stand is Philips Color Kinetics ArchiPoint. iColor Powercore will also make its debut at PLASA. A versatile exterior LED, ArchiPoint has a high intensity output even visible in daylight, and is suited for direct-view applications within both entertainment and architectural installations. It can display large-scale video, graphics, and intricately designed effects, all of which can be managed by ei

UK - ProPlex Devices are high-performance, tour-grade systems for data distribution over fibre/copper. Exclusively distributed by TMB, these signal management systems are built for the road, and suitable for all entertainment production and staging applications. The ProPlex Devices range includes: GBS gigabit Ethernet switches; IQ bidirectional Ethernet-DMX converters; Opto-Splitter isolated DMX/RDM splitters; and RMT remote media transceivers (coming soon).

ProPlex Devices Blue Box enclosures are available RackMount and PortableMount formats of various sizes - designed for desktop use or truss-mounting with optional yoke. RackMount kits are also available for some PortableMount units. Shock-mounted circuitry is designed to perform in extreme temperatures and conditions. Neutrik XLR, fibre and power connectors are featured, plus easily replaceable DVI connectors on the RMT units

UK - It's been 30 years since the first ever Vari-Lite luminaires hit the world's stages. This year, PLASA 2012 (Earls Court, 9-12 September) will see the Philips Entertainment brand Vari-Lite mark three decades of moving light development.

"Live entertainment has changed dramatically since Showco (the company set up by Rusty Brutsché and Jack Maxson in 1970 and which subsequently became Vari-Lite) pioneered the first moving and colour changing fixtures," explains vice president of worldwide sales & marketing for Philips Vari-Lite, Bob Schacherl. "It's hard to imagine that before Vari-Lite, concerts typically demanded up to 3,000 fixtures, each of which had to be manually focused and coloured."

It all began back in the 70s when Showco engineers looked to develop an integral colour changer for a lighting fixture. This resulted in the use of internal d

UK - New for 2012, the Dirty Rigger Venta-Cool was a design concept put forward by the Dirty Rigger community, looking for a durable rigger glove designed to minimise the 'sweaty hand effect' when working indoors or in hot outdoor conditions. This was previously untapped ground for the Dirty Rigger development team who then set out to find some of the hottest hands in the industry and design a glove "which was unrivalled in breathability across the entire Dirty Rigger range".

The design and testing period which ran over the last 12 months saw the new Venta-Cool rigger gloves sent to some of the hottest climates in the world including South Africa and Israel for their most gruelling punishment.

Dirty Rigger's product manager Steve Marshall says: "The results from the Venta-Cool testing has been really positive. The 'sweaty hand effect' is a more common term than

UK - Following a highly successful summer, SGM's two LED-based strobes will arrive at PLASA 2012 (on stand #1-G28) where they will join a suite of other innovations.

These 'world first' X-5 (white) and XC-5 (RGB) LED strobes have redefined the art of the lighting designer this summer, says the company. From the Hacienda's historic 30th birthday in Manchester, where X-5's provided an explosive, low-level 'white out' (resting in cable trays in an underground concrete car park) to rocking the 25,000 who attended Mayday Festival in Dortmund, clubbers and LD's alike have been seduced by the creative options and low energy draw of a product which is traditionally power-hungry.

The XC-5 colour strobe utilises 1200 RGB Welly Power LED's, boasting just 360W power consumption (with 6W standby power) and a lamp life of 50,000 hours. Housed in a black, slim aluminium chassis, it co

UK - Following the announcement of the Si Performer console, the world's first digital live sound mixer with DMX integration, Soundcraft and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd announced a series of free Si Performer training seminars at PLASA 2012.

"On the strength of its audio mixing facilities alone, the Soundcraft Si Performer is a remarkable live sound mixer," says the company. "Combining legendary Soundcraft sound quality with intuitive, analogue-style operation, Si Performer delivers built-in Lexicon FX, sophisticated 4-band fully parametric EQ and full dynamics processing, a comprehensive range of output options, flexible routing and grouping and remote iPad® control among a feature list that just won't be beaten."

The unique integration of a DMX512 port and lighting control interface into an intuitive control surface that enables sound and ligh

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd., a leading one-stop provider of cutting-edge new and used professional equipment to the entertainment industry, showcases a selection of lighting, audio, rigging and video solutions available from its vast range of premium brands on Stand E10, Hall 1 at PLASA 2012. Teams from all of AC-ET's specialist product divisions will be there to discuss the 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

AC-ET's Lighting Division

The Lighting division of A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) will showcase the new

SGM P-5 LED washlight, X-5 white & X-C5 RGB LED strobes, and Six-Pack RGBA LED blinder high brightness, energy efficient solutions; the award-winning Spotlight Green Line range of high-efficiency LED performan

UK - Robert Juliat will be exhibiting at PLASA 2012 on Stand 2-R18 in the White Light Zone. PLASA marks the official launch of TIBO and ZEP, Robert Juliat's latest LED profiles which enjoyed a successful preview at Frankfurt's Prolight+Sound show earlier this year.

TIBO LED is a high intensity 75W LED profile with a choice of two zoom ranges in one single unit (30°/45 and 15°/ 35°). Plastic, glass or metal M-size gobos can be projected and benefit from the easy alignment afforded by the 360° rotating lens tube. Three colour temperatures are available: Warm White (3000K), Neutral White (4000K) and Cool White (6500K). TIBO LED is supplied with a separate, flicker-free power supply which makes it versatile as it can be used in film, television and studio environments as well as in conventional theatre. The cool running LEDs make it suitable for use in listed venues,

UK - Wireless Solution Sweden AB is ready to show PLASA 2012 visitors its exciting new range of new products along with an educational seminar and plenty of Swedish hospitality. Wireless Solution will be exhibiting in Stand 2-R13 in the White Light Zone.

The Wireless Solution seminar will be on Monday 10 September 10 from 2.00pm - 3.00pm, hosted by Ben Darrington who will present an introduction into the wireless world of DMX, RDM and Ethernet and how to Co-Exist with other wireless products without interference, allowing the user to be more creative, save time and be more cost effective. The seminar is appropriate for lighting operators, owners, lighting designers, riggers, product managers, stagehands, installation companies and those working in theatre and opera.

On the show floor, Wireless Solution will be showing its new innovations and products including the W-DMX G4S so

UK - PLASA 2012 sees the international launch of four new ranges from the FBT portfolio (Stand G19) - Vertus MLA column line array, Shadow extreme all-weather loudspeakers, Stage Maxx on-stage monitors and Archon high-quality audio for modern indoor installations.

Also on display are other models from FBT's extensive product portfolio including Mitus, Vertus, Hi Maxx, Pro Maxx, Evo Maxx and Subline.

FBT is a leading brand in the world of professional audio with all products designed and manufactured at its own factory in Italy. Striving to improve the sound quality of professional audio, FBT's range offers a product to fit any application, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

UK - A.C. Special Projects (ACSP) will attend PLASA 2012 (Stand 1-E8) to showcase and discuss examples of the many leading performance lighting, audio and AV system installations provided by the company.

ACSP design, supply and install lighting, sound and AV systems - as well as track and curtains, intercom and show relay. With access to over 200 quality brands, the company's previous installations range from a basic six circuit lighting bar, with a dimmer pack and lighting desk, to full blown theatre systems.

Working alongside designers and architects or directly for the performance venue, the ACSP's fully qualified team of engineers will provide a first class finished system installation, on time and on budget.

Once systems are operational, ACSP also offers a range of tailored service contracts to ensure installations continue to deliver the highest level of performance.

UK - MDG will be returning to PLASA in London (stand 2-S25) this year with its latest product, theFAN. Released amid celebrations at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt in March, theFAN is a digital, fully DMX/RDM operated stand-alone unit.

theFAN has a very low power consumption of only 100W so benefits from very economical running costs. Nor is it channel hungry: the velocity of its three-bladed rotor is controlled via DMX (1 channel) or RDM, or locally using a discreet 4-button controller with LSC panel on the base of the unit.

A surge-protected, universal switching power supply covers the full range of 100V - 240V, 50/60Hz ensuring theFAN can be used anywhere in the world at the flick of a switch.

Stylish in design with a 270° tilting head, theFAN is ultra-compact and therefore extremely portable and versatile on tour. And as a final touch, theFAN can be free standing or truss

UK - Philips Entertainment will debut the latest in lighting control technology, the Strand Lighting ML250 moving light control console, on stand BV 1-F50 at PLASA 2012.

In addition, Strand Lighting will introduce the dynamic, new iPad controls for the complete family of Palette lighting control consoles. PLASA Show visitors will be able to see this in action as part of a full dynamic Philips Entertainment lighting system that embraces all its premier brands - Vari-Lite, Selecon plus new stand-alone brand - Showline, which will be debuting its exciting range of feature rich LED luminiares aimed at the touring and TV markets.

The Strand ML250 is an evolution of the popular Strand Series 200 console. It features four encoders and an LCD display screen for quick and easy automated lighting and LED control. Along with all the standard features found on a preset desk, the ML250 con

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