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UK - GLP launched the impression E350 LED moving head at PLASA 2018, a new, supercharged companion to its popular impression S350, in an optimised package.
With an advanced LED engine offering ‘unprecedented’ output in its class, the fixture will find favour in any type of showcase event or installation with dynamic, articulated lighting as the centrepiece. And since it offers flicker-free operation, with smooth electronic dimming from 0-100%, multiple dimming curves, with no colour shift while delivering random and pulse electronic strobing effects it will also find favour in the broadcast segment.
This compact fixture features a baseless design, high colour temperature of 7500K for a hard-edge mid-air effect beam, bright gobo projections, and a notably tight iris as well as GLP’s motorised 7:1 zoom range (7°- 48°). According to GLP, this creates an even and f

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UK - Robe brought a ‘theatre-meets-rock ‘n’ roll’ live show to the centre of its stand design at the 2018 PLASA Show held at London Olympia.
Putting performance at the heart of the presentation, the Czech lighting manufacturer launched its new SuperSpikie moving light.
The show also utilised other new and current Robe products, including the new RoboSpot remote follow spotting system running with MDC (multi device control) and the new iParFect, the first in a series of upcoming IP-rated luminaires.
Inspired by the Tomb Raider / Indiana Jones movie and e-games adventure genre - the show concept, The Lost World Trilogy, was originated by Robe’s own creative team led by Nathan Wan and Andy Webb.
It’s the first of three stand designs that will be rolled out by Robe at selected trade expos worldwide over the coming months.
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USA - Community Professional Loudspeakers has completed EN54-24 certification for its compact R.35-3896-EN loudspeaker.
Community’s R Series has long been a standard for stadia and other large scale, all-weather applications worldwide. The company has consistently invested in improving performance across the range, introducing new models, and meeting increasingly stringent worldwide standards. Since gaining EN54-24 certification on the larger R1, R2 and R6 models, permitting their use in voice alarm systems in venues across Europe, Community has seen demand for these certified versions building significantly year upon year.
The R.35-3896-EN meets the need for a high performance compact loudspeaker for fill and supplementary areas in larger venues and for smaller venues wanting to conform to EN54 standards. The R.35-3896-EN is equally suitable for indoor and outdoor u

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UK - Officially presented at PLASA 2018 and shipping now, the modular KNV LED system from GLP can be used either individually or as a composite. Designers can rely on two basic forms: the cube-shaped KNV Cube and the KNV Arc – a device in the form of an eighth circle.
Billed as the first frameless LED module, which combines strobe, blinder and pixel-block in the market, it looks set to become a game-changer, as it allows production designers to effortlessly build unique structures. Any combination of KNV Cube and Arc can be combined together to form an infinite level of seamless design elements where scenery becomes lighting and lighting becomes scenery.
Each GLP KNV unit houses 25 Power-pixels, each consisting of a hyper-bright White LED for maximum brightness and impact along with a surrounding ring of 16 RGB LEDs for creative effects and powerful backlight illumin

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UK - Obsidian Control Systems is showcasing the first two lighting control products under the Onyx lighting control platform at the PLASA Show.
Those are NX 2 and the portable NX Wing.
NX 2 is a compact yet fully-integrated lighting controller, which features a high brightness, full-HD multi touchscreen, eight assignable parameter encoders, an assistive mini touchscreen, full keypad and command section, a dedicated grand master, and 10 full playbacks with four freely assignable buttons. The product also contains an Intel Hexa-Core processor, NVMe SSD drive and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Fast boot times, instant operation and the ability to process 64 Universes right inside the console without the need for external processing networks result in unprecedented power in this small form factor, says Obsidian. The NX 2 has all the connectivity and power the ever-increasing

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The Netherlands - Yamaha launched an updated firmware and two new interface cards for its Rivage systems at IBC 2018 held in Amsterdam.
The HY128-MD is a 128-in/128-out interface which can be used to convert the output of a RIVAGE PM10 system to MADI, for transmission to a broadcast OB truck or to connect to a MADI-based mixing console, as well as providing asynchronous sample rate conversion for devices using different word clocks to be connected without noise and dropouts. The HY144-D-SRC supports up to 144 inputs/144 outputs via Dante with onboard sample rate conversion, adding convenience to systems where devices running at different sample rates need to be interconnected. The latest version 2.20 firmware supports both the new cards and adds several new features for PM7 and PM10 systems.
Yamaha's CL and QL series digital mixers have received a firmware update (v5.

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UK - Elation Professional is introducing TwinkLED, a new and innovative LED lens design offering creative layers of powerful light beams and elegant lens illumination. TwinkLEDs offers a prominent, patent-pending LED pixel effect using dedicated high-brightness pixels inside large front lenses to provide additional layers of creativity for the lighting designer.
Shown on stand H40 for the first time anywhere is an all new visual effect - the Rayzor 760, a compact yet extremely powerful LED wash effects luminaire and the first fixture to feature Elation’s the TwinkLED system. With a wide zoom range from 8° to 77°, the Rayzor 760 provides intense and well-defined mid-air beams with over 8000 lumens, as well as an exceptionally wide and even wash coverage.
The Rayzor 760 is also available in a compact and lightweight weather and dust protected IP65 version, the Prot

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The Netherlands - Audio-Technica is to unveil a pair of new shotgun microphones from its Broadcast & Production series at IBC2018. The BP28 and BP28L combine low-noise, large diaphragm condenser elements in shotgun models with tight polar patterns, making them suitable for long-range sound recordings.
Two lengths are available, with the BP28 being 355mm long, the BP28L 568mm - both feature a patented acoustic port to maintain directionality across the entire frequency range.
The new models offer market-leading dynamic range, with self-noise of just 3dB (BP28L) and 8dB (BP28) in conjunction with remarkable SPL handling (143dB in the case of the BP28 and 138dB for the BP28L). They bring studio microphone-like response to distance miking applications such as on movie sets, location TV, sports broadcasting and more.
The BP28 and BP28L are expected to be availabl

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UK - ADB will highlight its Lexpert LED range, introduce a new theatrical washlight, and demo a version 2.0 of its Hathor lighting software.
Part of the Lexpert family, the Lexpert Profile Spot and Fresnel lights feature white-LED solutions for replacing 1KW halogen lamps. The series includes the compact and versatile Lexpert Emphasy.
The Oksalis is a static LED washlight for theatre, which provides control over the quality of all forms of white and coloured light. It is based on HCR (High Colour Rendering) technology, a LED light module consisting of six chips and share the same light technology of the ADB Klemantis. Together, they form a product line able to provide a very wide colour range with an extraordinary colour spectrum coverage, and different shapes and light distributions.
The asymmetric cyclight Klemantis will also be on show. Extensions to the Klem

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UK - Chroma-Q's new Studio Force II and Brute Force high intensity tuneable white LED fixtures will make their show debut alongside the Vista 3 by Chroma-Q lighting & media control system at PLASA 2018.
The Studio Force II high intensity tuneable white wash light uses a homogenised LED source capable of delivering variable colour temperature, plus/minus green shift control and the ability to produce deep saturated colours when needed. It is ideal for TV Broadcast, film and other situations demanding high quality tuneable white light.
The Brute Force LED alternative to a quarter ‘Wendy’ light was developed and rigorously tested in a variety of ‘real world’ scenarios to ensure optimal functionality across many indoor and outdoor applications; to create a true LED full colour RGB-W lamphead that draws just 15 amps @ 240V. Robustly designed, it has an extended

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UK - J&C Joel returns to the PLASA Show as it continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
The company, which is one of the leading manufacturers and installers of flame-retardant fabrics, flooring and stage engineering solutions, will be exhibiting on stand A45 at the show.
During PLASA, J&C Joel will relaunch its new and improved Serge Tape in response to high demand from customers. They will also be showcasing other new products including Euro Wool Serge, Empress, Super Wide Width IFR Canvas and the West End Velvets.
JCJ Serge Tape is designed to provide a quick, easy repair of tears in black Wool Serge drapes will be available in 25m rolls which are 50mm wide and is sure to be a staple product in the events and entertainment industry. A roll will be on hand for people to look at as well as some in applicatio

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UK - At PLASA 2018, Claypaky will debut the new Axcor Profile 600 and Axcor Profile 400 LED profile spotlights, part of the company’s Axcor family.
Featuring a 500W white LED engine, the Axcor Profile 600 stands out for its versatility, high level of performance and the superior quality of its light. According to Claypaky, the unit’s luminous efficiency is among the highest for this power category, and can be further increased by about a quarter if necessary thanks to ‘boost mode’.
The Axcor Profile 400 has a compact body (65cm/25½in high) and is packed with advanced lighting, mechanical and electronic features.
The Axcor 300 series comprise three powerful yet compact moving LED lights - the Axcor Spot 300, the Axcor Beam 300 and the Axcor Wash 300. With a physical size, power consumption and price-point that disguise their strength and creative potentia

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UK - The ProLights family of fixtures will be represented on the A.C. Entertainment Technologies stand, E30, at PLASA 2018 taking place on 16-18 September at London Olympia.
ProLights will also launch new indoor and IP65-rated lighting and video solutions.
Highlights include the PLASA Awards for Innovation-nominated Panorama IP WBX - an IP65 LED Moving Wash Light ideal for temporary outdoor events, the RA3000 - a 1000W fully featured moving LED profile, and the Eclipse family of theatrical LED luminaires.
The Panorama IP WBX leads the extensive ProLights IP65 family, which includes Pars, Blinders, Battens, Strobes and Moving Lights all designed for temporary outdoor use for events and festivals.
Increasing the creative options for outdoor shows, the ProLights OmegaPIX 3.9 is an IP65 modular LED screen with a 3.9mm pitch which delivers stunning image qualit

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UK - After previewing its new Hyperion LED series earlier this year, Spotlight will showcase a six-colour Fresnel, six-colour profile and warm white Fresnel with new software at PLASA 2018, taking place at London Olympia on 16-18 September. In addition, the company will debut its tuneable white profile.
Developed to celebrate 50 years of the brand's innovation, the Hyperion series has been expressly designed to meet the most discerning requirements of professional users, both for the quantity and the quality of the light output.
The Hyperion six-colour LED technology adds amber, cyan and lime alongside RGB, for a wider choice of even colour-mixing, a colour temperature range from 2,700K to 8,000K, and colour rendering up to 97. As a result, it gives designers increased creative possibilities to achieve their artistic vision. The Hyperion range of Fresnels and Zoom Pro

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Denmark - Amplifier electronics specialist Pascal has unveiled a range of amplifier modules with features and performance optimised for integration within power amplifier designs, across the breadth of live sound and commercial and custom installation applications.
A range of six modules enables both constant voltage (100/70 V) and low impedance output mode operation and a wide range of power configurations; for half rack 1RU to full 19U 2RU form factors.
Depending on the combination of modules used within a power amplifier, it is possible to drive any share of the total power capability reservoir to any output stage. This offers installers and integrators complete freedom to drive exactly the required amount of power precisely where it is needed.
This has a major operational advantage in addressing asymmetrical power requirements within a zoned installation, wit

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World - Chroma-Q, who recently acquired and rebranded the Jands Vista lighting & media control system, has released the long-anticipated Vista 3 software, which introduces a large number of new features and improvements.
After receiving extensive user feedback, Vista 3 has been developed to dramatically enhance existing functionality and introduce an array of intelligent new features that appeal to both existing and new users. Some of the new features include the ability to merge multiple showfiles, a new colour engine that supports up to 11 colours, improved 2D fixture visualisations, customisable workspaces, a vastly expanded command line interface, and Smart FX masters.
These features all contribute to improving the entire user experience in creating and delivering fantastic looking shows, in addition to making the software even more intuitive to those users wh

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UK - Elation Professional will show visitors to PLASA 2018 a range of innovative lighting tools with real impact that continues Elation’s efforts to bring innovation and best-in-class ROI products to the market. Lighting professionals will have the opportunity to see the company’s newest innovations September 16-18 at PLASA Stand H40 at Olympia in West London.
Elation will be showcasing the Smarty Hybrid, a full-featured spot, beam and wash fixture and the most compact CMY colour mixing hybrid Elation has released to date. At the heart of the fixture is a new Platinum lamp using FLEX technology which offers a "smartly” designed discharge lamp/ballast package (6,000 hour lamp life) for high output (14,000 lumens) performance at an efficient and affordable price point. The lamp is dimmable and power to the lamp is reduced when not in use.
Features include motorize

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UK - City Theatrical will be demonstrating new technology on stand H50 at Plasa 2018 in London’s National Hall, Olympia from 16-18 September.
Live demonstrations include bright and flexible QolorFLEX NuNeon, linear lighting, plug and play QolorPIX pixel control, ultimate colour blending and control with QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape and Dimmers, troubleshooting with DMXcat Multi Function Test Tool, and a preliminary look at revolutionary Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM products before they hit the market.
While there, meet and greet Andy Voller, the creator and developer of Moving Light Assistant and learn more about other lighting software available from City Theatrical.
QolorFLEX NuNeon is a flexible and bright sealed LED linear lighting product that can be used to replace traditional neon lighting. Up to 80% more flexible than similar products, QolorFLEX NuNeon was

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UK - Doughty's new Lightweight Lighting Stand will be the main attraction on the Doughty stand at both PLASA and IBC this year. Visitors to stand B50 at PLASA and stand 12.A58 at IBC can see this piece of kit - which is designed for use across the broadcast, theatre and live events industries - and takes the all the principles of a Tank Trap but packages them into a neater, more aesthetically pleasing model.
The stand comprises a flat, round plate and slim tube, slotted at each end to allow cables to run unseen inside it. A 28mm receiver is incorporated in the top of the stand which will take an industry standard 28mm spigot. When used in conjunction with a speaker adaptor, the stand can also be used to hold small speakers.
Dan Phillips, project sales co-ordinator at Doughty explains: “This robust piece of kit has a sleeker appearance than the standard Tank Trap and

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UK - BroadWeigh's new Advanced Handheld will make its first appearance at PLASA this year. Visitors to the stand of BroadWeigh's product partner A.C. Entertainment Technologies Ltd (E30) will be able to demo the product which has been entered into this year's PLASA Awards for Innovation 2018 as well as finding out more about the other items in the BroadWeigh range.
Matt Millward, rigging sales manager at A.C Entertainment Technologies explained: "We have an exclusive corner of our booth dedicated to BroadWeigh products this year. We are including around 24 cells in the main grid of our overhead truss which will be shown as a live demonstration on our tablet PC along with the new Advanced Handheld. We'll also have the BroadWeigh Wind Speed Sensor in action along with another Advanced Handheld.”
The Advanced Handheld brings an additional level of portability to the Bro

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UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) will exclusively showcase over 15 brands from its portfolio of over 200 marques at PLASA 2018 (Stand E30), London - including four products nominated for this year's PLASA Awards for Innovation and several previous Innovation award-winners.
2018 PLASA Awards nominees include PROLIGHTS' new Panorama IP WBX IP65 LED moving wash light ideal for temporary outdoor events; Columbus McKinnon's new Lodestar VS chain hoist featuring Magnetek IMPULSE G+ Mini drive and other industry-leading safety procedures; Tourmate's new Multilock Hoist Connector for distribution of power and control to motorised hoists which eliminates potential cross-connection with other entertainment applications; and BroadWeigh's new BW-HA advanced wireless handheld display for its innovative wireless load monitoring system.
Staff from AC-ET's dedicated produc

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UK - Eaton’s leading lighting control brand Zero 88 celebrates a year since the launch of its successful FLX S range of small, powerful and intuitive lighting consoles, designed for small to medium shows utilizing a mix of moving lights and LED fixtures as well as conventional luminaires.
Capitalizing on the buzz and excitement of PLASA as an industry hub and meeting place at the start of the autumn touring and event season, PLASA visitors can meet the Zero 88 team on Stand N21 and help celebrate the phenomenal first year of FLX S where sales far exceeded initial expectations in some considerable style!
FLX S24 runs up to 48 LED, moving lights and conventional fixtures and is easy to learn and straightforward to use, delivering huge flexibility and multiple features at an affordable price. FLX S48 has double the power of FLX S24, offering intuitive and hands-on contr

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UK - At PLASA 2018, Artistic Licence will be launching daliGate quad, a product that integrates DALI with Art-Net and DMX/RDM. Also new is Rail-Split RJ45, a premium DIN rail splitter developed in response to high customer demand. And for powerful yet economical DMX control, we are proud to be showing the stylish matisse range.
Artistic Licence CEO and product designer Wayne Howell will be present throughout the show to answer questions. Howell is also hosting a seminar on the latest news and views on industry control protocols at 1.30pm on Sunday, 16 September.
daliGate quad is an ethernet-to-DALI interface providing four DALI circuits. It is compatible with Art-Net or sACN and can convert between DMX, RDM and DALI. This means that an Art-Net capable lighting desk can now directly control DALI gear in just the same way as DMX.
Learn more about daliGate quad an

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UK - Chauvet Professional will showcase some of the latest products from its Maverick, STRIKE, Ovation and COLORado series of fixtures at PLASA 2018 on 16-18 September at London Olympia. The ranges have been making their mark on the theatrical and touring scene this summer, being specified for shows on Broadway and concerts by bands like Counting Crows and Nine Inch Nails.
Among the highlights at the Chauvet Professional stand J30 will be the Maverick Storm 1 Wash. The newest addition to the award-winning Maverick line of moving fixtures, the high-output (over 6000lm) Storm 1 Wash has an IP65 rating, making it suitable for outdoor festival use.
Another fixture for outdoor use is the STRIKE P38, a compact IP65-rated blinder that delivers a punchy output from its 90W warm white LED source. An emulated “amber shift” warms the colour temperature of the light as it dim
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