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14 December 2016

Based on the Source Four Mini LED platform, FPZ combines the optics and features of Source Four excellence into an elegant industrial design while bringing a cache of new capabilities to the table. Zoom optics (25°- 50°), lockable three-plane shutters, and the ability to dim using either DMX or a local dimming knob located on Eutrac three-circuit track adapter demonstrate just how capable the FPZ is for an interior lighting design. Meanwhile, it puts out over 800 field lumens, which is 33 percent brighter than the Source Four Mini LED.

Designed for use with track systems, FPZ has flexible placement options and is available in white, black, silver grey, or custom colour options.

"We made FPZ for delicate spaces

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14 December 2016

The versatility and competitive price point of DiGiCo's SD8 has made it popular in every area of audio industry, from concert touring, theatre and broadcast to larger scale corporate events. With Stealth Core 2, SD8 becomes even more of a force to be reckoned with, says the company.

As with the entire range of SD series, this upgrade will be an option is due to be released this summer.

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14 December 2016

The new permanent outdoor installation products from SGM are based on the familiar standard fixtures with the same optical performance and electrical components, but optimized for permanent outdoor installations. Engineered to endure even the most extreme weather conditions, the POIs take on rainy days, icy winters, dusty winds, extreme heat and salty sprays of seawater - eliminating the need to shield off the fixtures to protect them from the elements.

All POI fixtures come standard with a five-year warranty. A patented dehumidification processor prevents con

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14 December 2016

Lighting 3.0, the culmination of more than 30 years' experience, is "the next generation connected solution that includes Internet of Things-ready luminaires, deployed as a result of Aurora's partnership with Gooee, the IoT platform provider for lighting".

Neil Salt, managing director of Aurora's IoT Division, said, "A series of new products will be previewed on our fully interactive stand, as well as a demonstration of 'Gooee Inside' which enables luminaires to intelligently transmit information (for example around human engagement or energy usage) direct to a delegate's mobile device.

"A connected ecosystem of device

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14 December 2016

Rental companies across the US, Canada and Europe have discovered the value of the beam/spot/wash fixture, which is also finding its way into a variety of installation projects thanks to its versatility, performance and value. In the U.S., a growing number of rental companies have added the Platinum FLX to their inventories including Atomic Pro (Vermont), Dynamic Productions (New York), Elite Multimedia (Nashville), Kinetic Lighting (Los Angeles), Main Light (Delaware), and StageTech (Los Angeles).

"From a rental house standpoint, we liked the concept of having a hybrid fixture because it can fit a broad range of applications," st

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14 December 2016

The company is showing several new products at Firex 2016 and so are expecting even more interest than usual. New products include the VIGIL Eclipse4, VIGIL3 transformerless amplifiers, touchscreen control microphone and a four-way toilet alarm control unit.

"We at Baldwin Boxall are very excited about the show" commented Nick Baldwin, marketing director "The new stand is going to look stunning and, with the new products to demonstrate and our recent LPCB certification, we have a lot to talk about."

VIGIL Eclipse4, in common with its predecessors, is a wall mountable, voice a

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14 December 2016

Details of the series are being kept under wraps, but Martin Audio has released a teaser print image and an accompanying teaser video for the new product launch under the banner of "The Sound of Things to Come".

The range will build upon the successful Coaxial Differential Dispersion (CDD) technology and given the 'LIVE!' moniker is primarily targeting the live sound community.

Dom Harter, Martin Audio's recently appointed Managing Director, said: "This new product range will build upon our Patented technology that will further Martin Audio's credentials as the true innovator in the marketplace and will deliver our customers a clear competitive advantage. We are extremely excited t

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14 December 2016

Following its successful launch at the show last year, FLX8 now joins the FLX family of lighting consoles as the latest eight universe version of the PLASA Innovation Award winning FLX product line.

FLX and FLX8 will be shown with demonstrators highlighting the latest software release - ZerOS 7.9 - and the online universe upgrade program for FLX.

This continues the planned FLX programme of feature and capability enhancements - all continuing to making FLX an even more powerful, durable, portable and extendable lighting control console package.

ZerOS 7.9 also brings significant advancements to the whole ZerOS console line-up, as we combine the software's feature set across consoles.

Sitting alongside the FLX will be the new

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14 December 2016

d&b is introducing NoizCalc, a new software tool to predict the far field noise immission of open air events. Noise from outdoor entertainment events has become a serious topic, particularly as the number of events in populated urban environments increases. Gaining permission to stage an event frequently requires an official statement with a prediction of the noise impact on the surrounding areas.

NoizCalc is designed by d&b in collaboration with noise consulting and software development experts SoundPLAN GmbH, as the next tool in the d&b enabling technology portfolio. NoizCalc predicts sound propagation of multiple coherently emitting sources such as line arrays and subwoofer arrays. Using 3D terrain data the software accurat

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14 December 2016

Designed for TV, film, theatre and broadcast applications, the TVL CYC RGBW features a powerful 150W RGBW LED engine for floods of uniform light in virtually any colour while linear variable white colour temperature presets (7200K - 3200K) make it a convenient white light luminaire.

Light output is measured at 884 LUX @ 6.6' yet the luminaire consumes only 170W of max power. Featuring smooth colour mixing and 16-bit dimming, the TVL CYC RGBW's Chip on Board (COB) LEDs provide not only a greater output than surface mounted LEDs, they provide a more even light distribution with better colour homogenization.

A 90° x 113° elliptical beam angl

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14 December 2016

Compact yet powerful, the RUSH MH 6 Wash CT features a fully pre-mixed white colour system from 12W x 10W cold white/ warm white LEDs with a spectacular 10°-60° zoom. It also offers full electronic dimming, strobe effects and temperature-controlled fan cooling for quiet operation. Pre-mixed whites range from 2700K to 7800K.

"Since launching the RUSH MH 6 at LDI 2015, we've received a number of requests to create a pre-mixed white version," said Mark Buss, product manager,

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14 December 2016

The MPR50-IEM is based on Wisycom's MPR30-IEM, and contains a user-friendly interface that incorporates the popular features that Wisycom's clients have grown to demand. It also features a new ENS compander that now caters to music and live shows, significantly increasing the quality of audio transmission when complex data, such as full songs and instruments, is transferred. Vocal transmission, the main function of the previous system, is also much improved with the MPR50-IEM.

This new IEM receiver possesses exceptional channel switching capabilities, allowing the user to switch fro

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14 December 2016

Also debuting at Prolight+Sound will be the Platinum Seven, a new seven-colour LED wash luminaire along with a cyclorama wash luminaire, the TVL CYC RGBW, a floodlight for TV, film, theatre and broadcast applications.

Elation's increasingly popular X-Series of hybrid fixtures will be well-represented in the form of the award-winning Platinum FLX and mid-sized Platinum HFX moving heads. The powerful LED-based Satura Profile CMY colour mixing moving head with framing and zoom will also be on show. Visitors to PL+S will also have the chance to get a close look at the compact Emotion moving head digital light with its next gen

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14 December 2016

Amate Audio's first constant curvature array design, the Xcellence X12CLA was specified to fulfil a requirement for a smaller, lighter and more affordable array cabinet, below the twin 8" X208 line-array in the Xcellence series portfolio. A new waveguide was designed to achieve the required 15? constant vertical directivity, partnering a single 12" LF driver. It soon became apparent during the development programme, that the performance of the new waveguide far exceeded the initial design expectations.

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14 December 2016

An 8K by 4K version of Wings Engine Raw will be demonstrated at the centre of the AV Stumpfl stand. Now shipping, the high-performance super media server delivers four streams of full 4K uncompressed content at 60hz - equivalent to 16K by 2K picture resolution - plus a rich array of media overlays, text generation and show control.

It is aimed at media-based installations requiring high-resolution content such as themed attractions, cinematic presentation, theatres, live events, or even planetariums.

Wings Engine Raw will be shown alongside the AV Stumpfl media server line up comprising Lite, Pro, Stage and Raw - designed to suit any budget and project size.

AV Stumpfl will use their Frankfurt trade show presence to launch the

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14 December 2016

This year's main development focus for the company is on achieving compatibility with all audio networks - and the associated increase in flexibility that this brings.

On show in Frankfurt will be the current models in Fohhn's award-winning Linea Focus series, which are now equipped with an Optocore interface. A corresponding Dante connectivity option is currently in planning.

In future, all active Fohhn loudspeakers, amplifiers and controllers will be equipped with digital, transformer-balanced AES/EBU inputs, making them compatible with any digital audio network. Within this context, Fohhn introduces the first models belonging to

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14 December 2016

Intentionally designed to be low profile and quick to use, elektraLite's DataAir transmitter and receiver are each no larger than a ballpoint pen and simply plug-and-play ready, requiring only the included power supply to operate. A five-pin connector plugs right into the input or output (depending on transmitting or receiving data), and is configured with a simple on-board LED colour display. Additionally, the system is configurable with up to seven individual wireless networks working simultaneously without interference from each other, allowing for up to seven DMX universes to be utilize

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14 December 2016

Christie continues to supply long-lasting projectors with its HS Series, which tests at 12,500 centre lumens. The 1DLP Christie HS Series - which will be prominently displayed at the booth - is compact and delivers a wide selection of features and connectivity. In Frankfurt, visitors will see the rich and vivid colours generated by a 3x faster colour wheel and the integrated BoldColor Technology that enables the HS Series to produce excellent colours with exceptional reproduction.

Christie is also demonstrating the versatility of the multi award-winning and multi-directional Boxer. The expanded family now includes the new Boxer 2K20, 2K25, and 2K30 all

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14 December 2016

It is designed for many different sound reinforcement situations - such as medium sized indoor and outdoor events, small festivals, corporate events, and even as delays or out-fills on larger shows. In the permanently installed sound system sector, the AX800A is ideal for theatre, houses of worship, live music venues and small clubs, theme parks, leisure and sports facilities, and retail spaces.

The Class D amplifier is a tried and tested DA series module used in many o

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14 December 2016

An industry standard on Broadway and in other areas of live entertainment, Lightwright was created to help designers and electricians record and keep track of the vast amount of data needed to install and maintain a lighting installation. Lightwright 6 was launched at USITT 2016 in Salt Lake City.

As the lighting world has increased in complexity due to the proliferation of moving lights and LEDs, the organizational demands on lighting designers, design assistants, and electricians has continued to grow. Lightwright 6, for the first time, fulfils a long-time industry dream of controlling the flow of lighting data from design to console without needing to enter data mu

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14 December 2016

Mark Chorley, design engineer at Doughty, said, "Prolight+Sound is without doubt one of the most important shows for us. It allows us to introduce our products to a truly international audience and gather feedback from them. What works for our customers in one corner of the world doesn't necessarily work for others and this sort of information gathering is vital to our product development."

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14 December 2016

The biggest of the Me Series, the Me8 is an eight-nozzled monster that pumps out a massive 800m3 of fog per minute to deliver exceptional results on a vast scale.

Designed primarily for large-scale applications, both indoor and out, and destined for huge venues and stadia, the Me8 is also designed for fire fighter and military training, ventilation testing and special effects for movies.

Yet, despite its enormous power, the Me8 is extremely economical on fluid, using only 8L of MDG fluid an hour at maximum output, says the company.

The arrival of the Me8 marks the completion of the Me Series of fog generators which has been designed as the latest stage in MDG's evolution of fog. The Me Series represents a new family of generators with a higher degree of

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14 December 2016

Jonathan Purdue, sales manager at BroadWeigh who will be on hand for the duration of the show to meet with customers, said: "We're delighted to have three of our European distributors demonstrating our updated system at Prolight+Sound.

"BroadWeigh has worked hard to develop a new radio module which gives four times the range of the previous system. Improvements in the omni-directional antenna have provided increased performance in more challenging environments such as high concentrations of truss or wall. We want our

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14 December 2016

As part of the AMBEO demonstrations, tonmeister Gregor Zielinsky will not only play original 9.1 recordings but also upmix stereo material generated using his own special algorithm to show the full potential of the reproduction format. His reference set-up consists of Neumann KH 310 at all front positions, KH 120 for the four rear speakers and a KH 870 as a subwoofer.

Musicians can expect to find a wide-ranging portfolio of wired and wireless microphones from the evolution to the 2000 series on show, wh