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UK - Audio-Technica has collaborated with Audient to deliver the AT2035-Studio ‘Essential Studio Kit’, a microphone/interface/headphone bundle ideal for budding producers and musicians in home studios or on the move.
Comprising Audio-Technica’s perennially popular AT2035 large diaphragm cardioid condenser mic and ATH-M40x studio monitor headphones, the Essential Studio Kit is completed by Audient’s outstanding iD4 Black USB audio interface.
Featuring a renowned Audient mic preamp, the 2-in/2-out iD4 Black boasts class-leading converter technology, JFET DI and the company’s ScrollControl virtual scroll wheel technology.
The Essential Studio Kit delivers a significant saving on the RRP of the individual components when bought separately – and also includes no less than £500 of Audient curated free plug-ins, production tools and training (available on r

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World - Robe has gone Mega this morning with the global launch of its much anticipated new multi-functional moving light fixture - the MegaPointe. This “reference point” product was revealed worldwide on Robe’s website at midnight.
This followed a series of eye-catching and intriguing teaser videos “Now there is MEGA” which have generated much excitement globally throughout lighting and visual communities.
Utilizing an exclusive 470W short-arc lightsource, Robe’s diligently crafted MegaPointe optics produce bright parallel beams, spot gobo projections, together with super-quick movement, smooth CMY colour mixing and a multitude of effects available for splitting and shaping the light in Spot, Beam or Wash modes.
The zoom ranges from 1.8 to 21 degrees in Beam mode – tight, powerful and punchy, and goes from 3 to 42 degrees in Spot mode with crystal c
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Europe - Elation Professional has introduced the DiGidot C4, a small and powerful LED controller and pixel tape driver that has use in all kinds of applications.
“DiGidot is a powerful, innovative solution for pixel control and is one of the most advanced LED pixel tape drivers on the market today. We are proud to now offer it in our product line up,” stated Elation Professional sales director Eric Loader. “It offers the latest technology for integration into a variety of LED pixel tape projects and runs all pixel tapes on the market, including the Elation Flex Pixel range.”
The DiGidot C4 is an in-house development of DiGidot, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It works as a pixel controller, ArtNet node, show recorder and trigger device and can work standalone for smaller setups or collaborate in larger networks with third-party devices. One device can dri

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UK - Since its launch in January this year, DiGiCo’s SD12 has enjoyed extraordinary success in the international touring market and as the house console on many of the summer’s top festivals. This year’s PLASA Show, which takes place from 17-19 September at Olympia London, will see the digital solutions manufacturer celebrate both this and its 15th year of manufacturing exceptional digital mixing consoles by showcasing this latest creation alongside both Autograph Sales & installations on stand H10 and SSE Audio Group on stand J20A.
Underlining the worldwide acceptance of the SD12 has been its appearance at the iconic Glastonbury, Summerfest in Milwaukee and North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam - where DiGiCo also provided on site representation and support – which all featured SD12s at multiple stages and positons. Additionally, artists including George Ezra, L

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USA - Since 1979, Nashville-based Spectrum Sound has been providing concert production and rental services to some of the biggest names in country, Christian, rock and beyond. Certainly one of the reasons for its success over the years has been the company’s firm commitment to providing what Founder Ken Porter calls “best-in-class equipment” - a collection that has once again expanded thanks to Spectrum’s recent addition of six new DiGiCo SD12 mixing consoles and four additional SD-Racks.
This latest purchase complements Spectrum’s already impressive DiGiCo inventory previously comprising four S21, six SD10 and a dozen SD9 consoles, as well as 15 SD-Racks and eight D-Racks.
“The SD12 fits into our rental inventory very well,” says live sound accounts manager Bobby George, who has been with Spectrum for the past eight years. “We have a fair amount of tou

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Switzerland - Schertler Group has released three new modules for ARTHUR, its Format 48 modular mixer that users can configure and build themselves. The new Multiple In, Subgroup and Spring (reverb) modules have been designed for seamless integration into the existing range of input and output units, offering greater flexibility and more efficient workflow.
The Multiple In is a Class A input module that can receive 4 line signals (or two stereo lines). Mainly intended for use with audio devices that generate a 0 dbV line signal, it is designed to enable simple routing of line signals to ARTHUR’s L/R Master. Although the unit has more limited features (i.e. no Gain, filters or Aux routing), it is very useful for subgroup routing: Its inputs can accommodate effect units, CD players, tape or digital recorders, preamps of any kind and electronic instruments such as keyboards an

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UK - PLASA 2017 at Olympia will give lighting professionals the opportunity to see for themselves what the latest buzz around some of Elation Professional’s newest luminaires is all about. From 17-19 September, Elation will be showcasing at Stand H40 its new breed of hybrid luminaire, the full-colour IP65-rated Paladin strobe/wash/blinder effect, along with the award-winning Proteus line of IP65-rated arc-source moving heads (Proteus Beam and Proteus Hybrid).
Other innovations on display will include the Artiste DaVinci, a full-featured theatrical-grade LED moving head spot for the creative LD; the popular Fuze Series of dynamic LED wash luminaires (moving head and IP65-rated PAR versions) for classic wash looks from cutting-edge LED wash lights; and the Platinum 1200 Wash, Elation’s brightest LED moving head wash to date with the power of a 1500W discharge.
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USA – Eos family control becomes even more versatile with the release of the newly-upgraded iRFR and aRFR iOS and Android mobile applications. Both remote apps boast fully-redesigned user interfaces, more intuitive connectivity and an expanded feature set, including a full-feature keyboard and direct selects. This redesign is available as a free update for anyone who has previously purchased the iRFR or aRFR application. Note that software v2.6 must be installed on the host Eos device (console, RPU, laptop, etc) for these revised applications to work.
All app sale proceeds will be donated to charities that support lighting and theatre professionals in need. There are two versions of each app: one supporting Behind the Scenes (BTS), the US-based charity that assists production personnel in need, and one supporting Backup, the UK-based equivalent.
The existing apps –

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UK - The PLASA Show returns to Olympia London next month for what will be its 40th anniversary. The event will once again present ground-breaking technology and exciting new launches by the world’s greatest designers and engineers. As the technical solutions specialist, White Light will be exhibiting on stand L50 where its expert staff will be on hand to meet customers old and new as well as present a range of revolutionary technology.
WL’s head of business development Lee Dennison comments: “We are delighted to be returning to the PLASA Show after what has been yet another significant 12 months for the company. In that time, we’ve become the in-house technical supplier at Claridge’s Hotel, installed exhibitions at the V&A and Saatchi Gallery, supported the relaunch of Hintze Hall at the Natural History Museum as well as continued to supply the biggest shows in

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UK - During PLASA 2017, CLF lighting will present three new lighting essentials, including the Yara.
The CLF Yara is a workhorse for every purpose. The LED fixture has outstanding smooth RGBW colour mixing delivered by 14 high power LEDs with a very punchy 15° beam angle. The specially selected LEDs provide high output with intense colours and an exceptional white balance. IP65 rating makes the Yara suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
The Ares XS is the smaller brother of the Ares, which has proven to be a lighting essential for many different purposes. The powerful LED wash fixture is designed for illuminating large surfaces both in- and outdoor. Extreme brightness and an extraordinary even projection make the Ares XS a true LED alternative for traditional wash lights. An array of 18 calibrated high power RGBW LEDs is divided in three individually controllable

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UK - ER Productions is an innovative laser specialist providing cutting edge laser products and choreography to some of the most iconic shows internationally.
“We use Le Mark because of their good quality products; not just flight case labels but other items we have ordered. Le Mark's Hannah Tuoy in business development is always speedy with our requests and keeps us updated as to our orders,” said Hannah Williams, production assistant at ER Productions.
The PAL case labels that ER Production bought were used on flight cases, which contain the kit required to make the show a success, and go all over the world to the variety of shows they work on.
“Each case is clearly labelled which aids us not only when packing the kit in the warehouse, but also at the gig for set up & de-rig,” explained Hannah.
Le Mark’s PAL case labels are not restricted by

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Germany - GLP’s new JDC1 hybrid LED strobe delivers power in excess through a versatile and highly creative design. Already adopted by some of the world’s leading LDs, it has been “flying out the door and into rental facilities across the globe” since receiving its world premiere at Frankfurt Prolight+Sound in April.
Fundamentally, the JDC1 has been designed in three sections, which can be controlled independently or as a complete synchronised unit.
The fixture itself contains a traditional single tube element with an incredible clear, bright, white output, derived from 216 white LEDs, and then combines that with a surrounding, format-filling full face of RGB LED power, utilising 1,320 high quality LED’s. Whether running independently, or together these elements offer the brightest output unit its class with retina burning output.
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UK - Shure Incorporated will be returning to the PLASA show next month at Olympia, London.
Shure will showcase its comprehensive line of digital wireless systems and participate in the traditionally well-attended PLASA seminar programme. Tuomo Tolonen, Shure UK’s Pro Audio Group manager and RF expert, will discuss how to prepare for the loss of the 700MHz RF band, which is being auctioned in May 2020, and will no longer be available for wireless microphone and in-ear monitoring system use.
Shure now offers several digital wireless systems to meet a variety of budgets. The entry-level GLX-D Advanced system, mid-tier QLX-D and ULX-D, and the flagship Axient Digital wireless system will all be available for demonstration at the Company’s exhibition stand at PLASA (G40).
Launched earlier this year, Axient Digital incorporates a newly designed minimal-latency dig

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USA- LED video manufacturer PixelFLEX has announced the introduction of FLEXTour, a new robust, high-definition and curve-able LED video display designed specifically for the high demands of production touring.
With its rigging capabilities and fully modular construction, FLEXTour is front or rear-serviceable and employs an integrated climbing ladder for enhanced accessibility. FLEXTour has the highest standard in components from NovaStar and Macroblock. The new NovaStar A8s receiving card and Macroblock premium drivers deliver stunning image fidelity, grayscale and flicker-free performance, says the company.
“As LED video continues to be highly integrated into live event and concert touring production designs, we are excited to be introducing FLEXTour which addresses the high demands presented by life on the road,” said Monty Rains, PixelFLEX president. “Underst

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UK - The Dirty Rigger developers have been in the thinking shed again, making “one of the most awesome tool lanyards you’ve ever seen”.
The Dirty Rigger screw-fasten mini loop is a 12cm long, super slim (4mm) steel wire rope that will fit through just about any of those niggly little loop holes and join together with a screw fastener.
To give the new mini loop justice, Dirty Rigger created a whole new lanyard to go with it. “We thought a 128cm (part-coiled to 70cm when unstretched) steel wire rope, fitted with a rated anodized aluminium alloy carabiner clip with captive eye, featuring 360 degree rotation and
The new Podger/Tool Lanyard should be ready for an official launch at PLASA 2017 (Stand E14: Le Mark Group).
(Jim Evans)

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UK – Matrix has introduced a range of LED products designed for the live event sector. Matrix’s 2.6mm pixel pitch LED creates high definition clear images, suitable for exhibitions and conferences that need a superior display platform.
Matrix reports that it has received “great feedback” for the product, with benefits including magnetic attraction function on each LED panel, optimised cable management, and one-man operation.
Examples of the product in action can be seen on the Matrix YouTube channel.
(Jim Evans)

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Europe - Milos has just released a technical video about their new MT-PA5030 PA Tower. In this video, Norbert Tripp (Area Four Industries technical director) gives an overview of the features of this new 5m (16.4’) Milos PA Tower and how it’s compact size perfectly suits the needs of small to mid-sized events and makes transport extremely convenient.
Check it out here: http://milossystems.com/hot-stuff/new-products
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UK -Floorbox has added Hesco TERRABLOCK products to its high security portfolio, delivering surface mounted barrier technology to the live events market.

TERRABLOCK® is the proven product of Hesco’s multi-million pound investment and rigorous testing. It stops a 15,000 lb truck travelling at up to 50mph in its tracks.

Available in a range of formats, TERRABLOCK® is a combination of an integrated vehicle barrier and a climb resistant weldmesh panel.

Flat-packed for delivery, TERRABLOCK® XL units are 1.2m high, 1.2m wide and 2.12m long. A trained crew can close off a 30ft wide carriageway with the system in just 40 minutes.

TERRABLOCK’s modular design means upgrades are simple in the event of a changing threat level.

John Davy, Floorbox Founder/Managing Director, comments: “Hesco’s primary focus is protectin

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UK - The Prolight Concepts Group has released the eLumen8 Tour Batten TW. A retro halogen style effect with a substantial 85% power saving. The Tour Batten TW is suitable for rental and event markets with no dimmer required along with no costly lamp changes ensuring years of faultless operation.
“The second model in the eLumen8 Tour Batten Series is the TW (Tuneable White) which features a newly designed combination of LEDs with specially designed collimators and specifically written software to emulate the dimming curve and colour temperature shift of a dimmed halogen lamp,” says Andrew Jeffrey, managing director of The Prolight Concepts Group
“With a maximum usage of 110W the eLumen8 Tour Batten TW is over 85% more efficient than a similar batten using 75W halogen filament lamps. Industry standard chassis dimensions allow the battens to easily fit into flight c

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USA - DJ Expo 2017 will witness quite a few firsts for Chauvet DJ. Visitors to the company’s booth (517) in Atlantic City 15-17 August will not only get a look at its first ever LED video wall, the Vivid 4. This year will also mark the first time that the company shows the SoundSwitch light control hardware/software package at DJ Expo.
Alaso, Chauvet DJ will be introducing the newest member of its popular Intimidator series, the Intimidator Beam 355 IRC, a 100W LED moving beam. On top of that, there will be product giveaways, an informative Jeremy Brech seminar and show floor deals from iDJNow.
Highlighting the product introductions at DJ Expo will be the Vivid 4, a modular video panel that vividly displays content without the need for bulky media servers. Users can create dazzling video displays with these lightweight video panels that feature black body LEDs that a

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USA -Driving on the wireless 2.4GHz highway can be difficult, and crowded wireless roads can result in signal loss and signal degradation. Even in the best situation, wireless congestion can lead to a less than perfect show; in the worst case, it can kill your show.
RC4 Wireless invites users in the US, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand to experience the magic of 900MHz and the new RC4Magic-900SX Series of products, and say goodbye to 2.4GHz wireless congestion.
Like the original RC4Magic-900 Series, RC4Magic-900SX operates in the 900MHz band, a cleaner and less congested RF space providing the best performance possible. For added security, RC4Magic-900SX assigns each user a set of unique, private RC4 System IDs using unique RC4 proprietary technology. RC4 System IDs eliminate any chance of interference from adjacent wireless networks, no matter how close oth

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USA - The award-winning Chroma-Q Inspire range has introduced its newest addition - the Inspire XT.
Incorporating all the features of the popular Inspire range of luminaires, including; fully homogenized beam, theatrical grade dimming and convection cooling, the new Chroma-Q Inspire XT boasts an impressive output of more than 9,500 hot lumens.
The Inspire XT uses Chroma-Q's advanced homogenized optics, allowing for a single output beam that is clean, pure and uniform. Factory calibration ensures every Inspire’s output is colour matched.
The Inspire XT’s range of beautiful whites, soft pastels and bold saturates provides for maximum creativity. Its ability to transform the look and feel of a space and engage an audience while subtly or boldly shaping an environment makes Inspire XT perfect for entertainment, Houses of Worship and architectural projects.

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USA - When Eos family console users install software v2.6, they may find that their systems get a serious boost. As announced at CUE, ETC’s professional development conference, Eos v2.6 brings major upgrades for Element consoles, and improvements to Snapshots and other programming features. The release also marks a change in the way the console family handles output upgrades for both new and existing users.
Eos v2.6 dispenses with the notion of incremental upgrades, by which customers could purchase consoles and output upgrades at a number of different levels. From now on, any upgraded console is a fully-upgraded console. Moving forward, each Eos family controller will be sold in two formats: base and unlocked. A base level Gio @5, for example, will have 4,096 (4K) outputs, while an unlocked Gio @5 will have 24,576 (24K) outputs.
If a user wishes to increase a base-l

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USA - In August, DJs from across the USA will descend on Atlantic City, NJ for the 2017 DJ Expo convention. Well-established as a gathering place for DJs looking to learn, network, party and check out the latest gear, American Audio will use the event to showcase four new additions to its range of audio equipment.
American Audio has “reinvented the humble speaker stand to be an eye-catching statement that helps to create a safe and inviting atmosphere”. With a familiar shape and offering adjustable height between 3.6ft and 6.14ft, the CSL-100 can support any speaker up to a weight of 60lbs. Its legs, which are constructed from robust opaque polycarbonate and contain a series of multi-color LEDs. These can be used to make the legs glow in a choice of 20 static colours or come to life through the use of 22 dynamic modes.
Extending American Audio’s range of portable
  1. LD Systems U500 conferencing solution
  2. Modular rigging solutions from Global Truss
  3. ARX debuts Dante DI breakout box
  4. Schertler releases Roy and Teddy
  5. Fulcrum Acoustic unveils CCX loudspeaker
  6. PR upgrades popular hybrid fixture
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