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The daylight balanced Sola 12 and tungsten balanced Inca 12 are designed for lighting designers and cinematographers seeking alternative to traditional 2K incandescent Fresnels. The new fixtures encapsulate energy efficiency and outstanding quality of illumination, says the company.

"The revolutionary Sola 12 and Inca 12 have begun shipping to customers worldwide and have already been exceeding customer expectations," says Chris Marchitelli, vice president global marketing, Litepanels. "This is our first time exhibiting at PLASA and the first time we will be demonstrating the final production optimised fixtures since their launch. This show provides us with an excellent opp

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Chris Toulmin, Head of Events, PLASA London 2013, said: "Visitors come to PLASA London expecting to see the latest products and technologies, and they will not be disappointed with the wide range of exciting product launches at the show. We are proud that so many manufacturers choose PLASA London to launch their new products to the market."

Here is just a selection of the new products that will be on show at PLASA London 2013:

Avolites (STAND M10) will launch a range of wings to extend the capabilities of all of its Titan consoles - the Sapphire Touch Wing, Sapphire Media Wing a

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In conjunction with its UK distributor Sound Network, DPA will highlight the breadth and depth of its live sound microphone range, which now caters for every eventuality and offers something for everyone.

"Regardless of whether you are recording or amplifying, we now have a microphone for every live miking situation," says DPA's CEO Christian Poulsen. "The launch of the d:facto II Vocal Microphone was a major step forward for DPA as it meant we could finally offer vocalists DPA's renowned audio quality in a beautifully designed, hand-held wired or wireless unit. In addition, we also have our innovative d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones and our lightweight, easy to wear d:f

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This latest catalogue has detailed information including photographs and ordering codes on all LSC products that are available in the International market including some new and soon-to-be-released products as well.

Those interested in obtaining a hard copy of the catalogue should contact LSC directly otherwise the PDFs can be downloaded from http://www.lsclighting.com/catalog.

(Jim Evans)

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The SD5 fits directly into the shoes of the D5, the console manufacturer's first digital mixing desk, but benefits from the advancements made possible by DiGiCo's proprietary Stealth Digital Processing and floating point Super FPGA technology, which adds a host of new features and a much bigger punch, says the company.

As with the SD5, the SD5B's worksurface is a low noise, heat dissipation worksurface benefiting from Hidden-til-lit (HTL) technology, yet its five digitally driven full colour TFT LCD screens, three of which are touch sensitive, have a new configuration that allows e

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The robust characteristics of these connectors result from the use of alternative material finishes and mating protection seals, which lead to extended product lifetimes.

These features can also be particularly useful where ride, audio-visual and lighting control systems may be exposed to the cleaning fluids that are necessary to ensure a safe operating environment for the public.

Harting's comprehensive range of different hoods and housings offers IP65, IP67 and IP68/69K degrees of protection. Products are available that offer protection against ultraviolet radiation, ozone and salt spray, as well as connectors with different degrees of chemical resistance.

The IP 68/69K rated Han HPR con

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Two power levels are provided in a first step - the PRO-700RGB with up to 700mW power, and the PRO-1300RGB with up to 1.300mW power. In contrast to the Club Series projectors the Proline units come with the bright 637nm red, which increases overall visibility. The small housings and the light weight make the units perfect for applications in nightclubs, bars or for mobile DJs. Due to the compact setup and versatility they are also suitable for rental companies.

The units of the Proline Series come with fast and angle stable 40kpps scanners. As an extension to the product range, an "advanced" version of the Proline lasers is available. These systems have the additional full analogue modu

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Utilising the Art-Net and RDM management protocols, SuperNova 3 enables system-wide control of the entire lighting infrastructure. Alerts and monitoring can be configured for each element of the system - when a temperature is out of range, a push alert can be sent to a smartphone or sent as an email, providing essential status information never before available to production staff. The system offers full RDM control including configuration of DMX start addresses and personality, as well as advanced monitoring and status history information to provide detailed feedback.

Much of today's RDM control is centred on either the console or handheld tools for connecting to a single device. Marcus Bengtsson, Senior R&D engineer at LumenRadio explains, "What ma

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SDUK will be showcasing three of their distributed brands on their PLASA stand. Shure microphones and a variety of Radial products will be shown set up for all of the major elements of a touring musical production, including drums, guitar cabs, live vocalists and keyboards/MIDI instruments. Specific displays will also focus on some of the most recently introduced products from the SDUK stable, including Shure's new SE846 quad driver earphones, QSC's new CXD and PLD amplifiers, and new interfaces from Radial Enginee

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A 3,200°K warm white and 5,600°K cool white LED Fresnel respectively, the TVL F1WW and TVL F1CW are designed for TV/video lighting, thanks to their quiet, flicker-free and low-heat operation. The secret is in their advanced on-board thermo-optical technology, which keeps them running constantly cool without making an audible sound, says the company.

Each of the TVL F1s also comes equipped with a DMX-controlled 12°-40 ° zoom and dimmer, giving them the versatility for a wide range of other lighting applications. In addition to the broadcast studio, they're perfect for illuminating everything from live stage performances and concerts, to churches, nightspots, runways and retail displays. Both fixtures also include an 8-blade

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Proel's design brief was to come up with a series of three active enclosures which would deliver crisp, punchy sound, offer exceptional reliability and portability yet sell at extremely affordable prices.

To achieve the sound and weight criteria, Proel has developed new custom drivers, a new neodymium tweeter and completely new Class D amplifiers with switch mode power supplies. To ensure reliability, the amplifier sections are sealed in aluminium boxes in the rear of the enclosures, which means they are protected from knocks, receive maximum cooling and are easily field serviceable in the unlikely event of a failure.

Delivering the exceptional sound quality are three

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For the first time at PLASA, LSC will be showing a Clarity LX900 console. The flagship of the family, the LX900 was first released in December 2012 and many venues across the world have already installed these units. All LX consoles operate on Clarity software which was first released in 2009 for PC and Mac and the LX900 on show will be running version 2 of this software demonstrating all its new features. Also on the booth will be the other members of the family namely the LX300 and LX600 as well as the software versions of Clarity and wings.

In acknowledgement of the changing demands of the marketplace, LSC is releasing a new intelligent power distribution unit called APS that is designed to remove the problems

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POLARaudio will be on stand L60 and will occupy a larger space than in previous years to accommodate the increasingly diverse range of brands on offer. This will be POLARaudio's first opportunity to exhibit Mackie.

Another new and very welcome member of the POLARaudio family is Danish manufacturer Cornered Audio, whose range of sleek, ergonomic, low-profile wall speakers have prompted installation engineers to describe them as a 'dream come true'. AD Systems will also feature for a first PLASA appearance, with a range of professional PA solutions that pack power and accuracy into a

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The super-fast GIS 250kg BGV-C1 39m/min hoist when integrated with Kinesys' EVO drive, including a SIL3 E-Stop system, is one of the fastest and safest currently on the market, reaching new levels of sophistication and integrity.

The integration of the

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QolorFlex LED Tape is LED lighting tape aimed at the professional lighting market, including live theatre, television, film and video, and live events. LED tape allows lighting users to put light in places that were impossible in the past and to create lighting fixtures and lighting effects in new and inexpensive ways. QolorFLEX LED tape is manufactured to City Theatrical's exact specifications and is available in a

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Each day visitors to Stand M11 will have the chance to win a used, full size 'Skill Stop' gaming machine. Visitors will be invited to test their skill against the machine. On each of the four days of the show, the first Jackpot winner will win their very own used replica.

Marketing director Keith Dale commented, "This competition fits in perfectly with our marketing campaign of companies not gambling when buying and selling their pre-owned gear. It should also be a bit of fun."

GearSource Europe Limited, founded in 2005, markets and sells used equipment to the audio, lighting, video and staging sectors of the entertainment industry throughout the UK, Europe, Middle Eas

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The lectern - the first of its kind - is fully DDA compliant and visitors to the stand will be able to try it out for size. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the black powder coated steel lectern is supplied with a reading light and fitted with anti-vibration/ noise dampening microphone mounds to ensure a clear, concise sound from the user.

Mark Chorley, Doughty Engineering's design engineer said, "This lectern is a real show-stopper and visitors will be amazed by its capabilities. Changing height from its lowest setting of 640mm to its highest of 1150mm is smooth and simple and takes just seconds, ensuring presentations are flawless and speakers are comfortable and confident."

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PSCo will be offering PLASA visitors an exclusive preview of the new 1.9mm, 2.5mm and 3.75mm LED displays in an enclosed viewing area on the stand. PSCo is the only UK Company able to offer these products, with the 1.9mm and 3.75mm available now for live events from PSCo Rental and the 1.9mm, 2.5mm and 3.75mm exclusively available from PSCo Technical Distribution for permanent installations.

After showcasing at PLAS

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Following on from the success of its first copy a few years back, the brochure has now quadrupled in size and covers SES's very wide range of power distribution and ancillary products, giving users a better knowledge of what we are able to produce. This publication coincides with the release of the new SES website, and will be followed very soon by a web shop.

(Jim Evans)

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The company will present a selection of innovative lighting control products for entertainment and architectural applications from its Zero 88 and Cogent Lighting ranges, alongside the latest technologies from distributed lighting brands including DTS & LDR.

On show will be the latest SCD Server and SCD Server Pro from Cooper Controls. These stand-alone event replay / show controllers can be used for sophisticated permanent lighting installations and to run shows on buildings, facades, landscaped environments, theme parks, etc.

The SCD Server family can also be used as a fully tracking backup to any ZerOS lighting console includi

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The new LED lightsource range is for installations in multiple sectors including all types of public spaces, buildings, offices, retail outlets, factories, etc.

It incorporates LED tubes, panels, high-bays, down-lighters and flex products as well as a whole series of retro-fittable direct replacement LED bulbs, providing a high quality cost-saving solution for all environments.

CLD's LED range is being manufactured exclusively for the Sussex, UK based company in a closely managed operation. The partner company uses Osram components in their products an

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The stand will showcase the many marques which AC-ET distributes exclusively in the UK, as well as other leading brands the company is an authorised reseller for.

AC-ET's Lighting Division

From AC-ET's Lighting division, the stand will showcase their diverse portfolio of LED lighting solutions, including an exclusive unveiling of the new LED lighting family from Vision™ alongside the latest offerings from Chroma-Q®, PixelRange, Spotlight, SGM, Philips Selecon and Mole Richardson. The Vision range also provides sole stand illuminati

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The new Pharos EXT is mains-powered and provides local DMX and DALI output for the TPC, as well as other hardware interfaces for triggering, creating a standalone lighting control system without the need for a separate power supply or network switch. The Pharos TPC is a powerful lighting controller with an integrated, customisable touch screen - combined with the EXT, it can now be used for DMX and DALI installations without any Ethernet infrastructure.

The EXT comes with all the usual benefits of a Pharos product - free Designer software, free technical support and a 5 year warranty.

Visit Pharos Architectural Controls at PLASA on stand K60

(Claire Beeson)

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Providing remote access to virtually all key console functions with smooth and responsive system metering, Mixtender 2 offers support for multiple iPads, allowing FOH and monitor engineers to work collaboratively from any location in the venue.

Mixtender 2's upgraded feature set includes full-screen EQ editing, for highly accurate individual channel adjustments; VCA and POP group unfolding and member editing function; plus a quick navigation page with comprehensive level metering that allows engineers to monitor all signals whil