Sidekick is an ideal faderboard for PC-based light controllers like Sunlite, DaslighT, DMXCreator, grandMA on PC, Cybercontrol, VisualDMX, Hog PC - and any lighting desk such as a Leprecon LX or the grandma, say ELC.
ELC Lighting, based in Gemert in the Netherlands and headed up by Joost van Eenbergen, has been manufacturing DMX tools for six years, and has enjoyed worldwide success with products such as the well-known dmxLAN system.
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Reiner Sassmann, Camco managing director, is enthusiastic about using EtherSound technology: "Without a doubt, EtherSound is technologically the leading standard for audio over Ethernet in the pro audio industry. It
A further development for the CommuniCare Advance range is planned for the near future, say the company. The unit will include capabiliti
Stardraw Control is exactly that - a software-based application designed expressly to control systems that contain diverse products. It generates standalone, customized control programs that can manage and monitor any type of addressable equipment from any manufacturer using any protocol over any communicatio
RDM has been developed to meet demands to control increasingly large and complex devices. "The DMX512 standard was really only developed with controlling dimmers in mind,&q
Although retro-inspired, the Gobo Scope comes equipped with a high-output 250W lamp and can be operated continuously all night with no duty cycle, thanks to a large cooling fan. "The Gobo Scope is a great effect for DJs and clubs who want a little something different in their lighting arsenals," says Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. "It's the perfect effect for
The Crown 180MA and 280MA are high-value mixer-amplifiers for commercial and industrial audio. They provide 4-ohm and constant-voltage outputs (70V and 100V). The line is targeted toward applications including schools, hospitals, factories, restaurant/retail, houses of worship, fitness facilities, A/V boardro
With an emphasis on safety, the bars allow for the user to replace a lamp by easily disconnecting the luminaire from the mains voltage. Additionally, all Major lighting bars are fitted with lamp failure indicators to enable a defective lamp to be located with ease.
Major lighting bars are produced in rectangle and round end versions with either an aluminium or powder-coated black finish. Various mains output sockets are available, and the bars are compatible with 2" couplers, double C-hooks and truss clamps as well as with most types of European cable connectors.
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Lighting designer David Mollner, president of DMLDC, said: "Working with moving light fixtures is a big part of our business and bein
TC adds that since the XO24 allows for configuration of two-way stereo speaker or four channels of full-range speaker setups, it is especially suited for small PA or monitor setups, announcement systems in smaller venues or for musicians who want to
The F44P is rigid enough to bear even the heaviest of loads with 3mm thick truss walls. Completely hand tig-welded, the F44P is made from extra-strong 6082-T6 aluminium alloy, a corrosion-resistant material three times lighter than steel used in aircraft manufacture. Like all Global Truss products, the F44P bears the TÜV seal of approval. With a wide overhead span of 15 3/4 inches (400mm), the F44P offers space to safely mount lighting equipment and effects of all shapes and sizes. It features a main tube diameter of approximately 2 inches (50mm), with 1-inch (22mm) diagonal bracing
With more than one million displays installed worldwide, GDS has introduced this service to ensure that, if its units go down in the field, customers receive immediate replacement delivery. This new programme is also designed to reduce the number of failed di
Stagecraft hire manager Paul Harte explained: "Special effects equipment has long been an expensive luxury for schools and production companies, and we have worked hard to put together a package which suits all budget sizes. Whether hiring or looking to buy, we now have special effects equipment which is versatile, easy to use, and most importantly produces spectacular results."
The Rosco Image Pro, he added, is one of the most cost effective ways of projecting images onto stages, buildings and screens. Using acetate gobos and a simple system which fits
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Similar in style to the NP*X series of quarter inch phone plugs, the NC**XX series is designed to be easy to assemble and simple to use and will be available in 3 to 7 pole configurations. The compact, uniquely-styled die-cast shell has internal threads that mate with the external threads on the boot to eliminate damage sometimes found on exposed threads. It incorporates Neutrik's unique chuck-type strain relief and will provide stylish colour-coding on the boot. Additional features, says the company, include a unique female cag
WideLine's switchable midrange frequency shading is designed to allow system operators to redirect mid-bass buildup without relying upon external equalisation, aimed at improving intelligibility in this problematic bandwidth. The switch can additionally be used to orient each enclosure's low frequency pattern for either house left or
Following the huge success of the original Sugar Hut in Fulham, London, owners Chris George, Gary Smith and Frazer Donaldson have taken on a 15th century coaching inn in the heart of Brentwood village. With its un
"It's a very user-friendly console," says Davies. "It's easy to use, and I like the fact that there are no multiple layers, as this means it is very simple and fast, which is important on a show like this, which has lots of cues. I really like the ability to programme the desk before the show. And the sound is great: what goes in comes out sounding right." He runs around 50 inputs into 18 mixes, using separate pages for each song, and automation for the
The new Interactive Poster offers a range (30-60-inch) of high-resolution interactive diffusion and holographic rear projection screens, which can be used either free-standing or attached to a window. Commercial director Mike Cole said: "The 'Interactive Poster' offers a new dimension for retailers; it can be used within the store to promote services or offerings, or within the shop window to enable day time or out-of-hours window shopping. We c
The Opus 29S is a cost-effective dynamic vocal microphone for hand-held or stand-mounted use by gigging vocalists; the 29S is a supercardioid dynamic-type microphone and the Opus 39 is a dynamic vocal microphone offering more performance specs than the Opus 29S and featuring, says beyerdynamic, extremely high gain-before-feedback characteristics and the ability to withstand high sound pressure levels.
The Opus 59 is a high quality supercardioid dynamic vocal mic, targeted at the more discerning artist, while the O
The two key advantages of this system, says MTR, are its cost-effectiveness and flexibility. It can be expanded vertically and indeed horizontally, since each upright has two rows of holes, able to take the right side of the first row of products and the left side of the next row along
"We looked at the needs of audio networking for live and studio situations and determined the only way to ensure optimal performance for audio transmission was to design a protocol specifically for audio," says Carl Bader, president and CEO of Aviom. "Since the introduction of A-Net, we have listened to feedback from the industry and have responded with the all new A-Net Pro syst
The integrated low frequency amplifier provides a thundering 1000 Watts of power to drive the ultra clean low and mid frequency ranges, while the integrated high frequency amp provides 500 Watts of power to deliver crisp and accurate high frequencies capable of meeting the enhanced bandwidth of today's 24-bit, 96 kHz digital format. The input to the amplifier section is fully balanced with adjustable sensit
The C3108 is a full-range two-way passive system, extremely compact and light. Its natural sound reproduction makes the C3108 an ideal speaker for permanent installations, AV presentations, portable system, under balcony applications. The wide coverage angle and the true constant directivity of the newly designed horn (featuring 'CMD' Coverage Matching Design plus 'LICC' Low Impedance Compensated Crossover) guarantees o
