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Germany - W-DMX is a new wireless DMX system developed by Wireless Solution Sweden AB. Most systems for sending wireless DMX today, transpose the data on to a proprietary standard such 802.11 (W-LAN) and use compliant wireless equipment for data transmission.

W-DMX Black Box Mk2 is the second generation of transceivers for Wireless DMX 512. A small unit that that can handle up to 512 DMX Channels with a built-in power supply of 90-250V giving an option for low voltage power. Also a large range of different antennas is available for various applications. W-DMX Black Box Mk2 is also available with built UPS function of 5-8 hours use and an IP65 version for outdoor architectural applications.

The system is developed in association with lighting designers and radio engineers from Sweden largest GSM Manufacturer. By bringing these two worlds of expertise together the company has cr

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Canada - Interalia, a leader in the design and manufacture of call processing and voice announcement solutions, has launched what it calls "one of the world's most advanced promotional on-hold music/message announcement systems". Called iProMOH, the new system overcomes all of the problems associated with traditional systems and provides a much greater level of power, flexibility and choice than the simple devices integrated with new telephone switches, say the company. The iProMOH utilises IP technology to remotely renew messages and schedules by "calling home" for updates.

Unlike CD or tape players, there are no moving parts and it does not require media to be sent out when the unit needs updating. A whole network of systems can be updated from one server and set to play the production at a predetermined time. Providing two solutions in one, the iProMOH is

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Germany - t&m Systems will unveil the new FG Series of loudspeaker enclosures at ProLight&Sound in Frankfurt next month. Following the exhibition, the range will be available in the UK through the German company's exclusive UK distributor, Fuzion plc.

The full range includes the FG61 (6" + 1"), FG81 (8" + 1"), the FG101 (10" + 1"), the FG122 (12" + 1.5") and the FG152 (15" + 1.5"): all are compact 2-way loudspeakers in trapezoidal enclosures. For the low end are the FG112S (single 12"), the FG115S (single 15") and the FG118S (single 18") subwoofers.

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - Kramer Electronics UK Ltd recently announced that it is expanding its cable business. The new and expanded cable line-up complements the Kramer hardware.

"Anyone who buys a Kramer product will need cables, and Kramer is committed to providing the best possible one stop shopping solution for our customers," said Paul Robertson, product manager for Cabling and Adapter Products. "By expanding the line-up and actively focusing on this segment of our business, we will be making system solutions easier for all of our existing customers, and gaining customers who want the great combination of quality and value that Kramer can offer."

The new line features three categories: Bulk Cables, Cable Assemblies, Connectors and Termination Accessories. In the Bulk Cable category, Kramer has increased its product from two varieties to eight, including single-coax, dua

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Germany - Electro-Voice is introducing the latest member of its line-array family: the X-Line Very Compact, which comes in two variations for different applications: the ultra-compact 1 x 8" XLE and the somewhat larger and more powerful 2 x 8" XLD. Each of the two full-range line-array elements contains two ND2S compression drivers for maximum high-frequency headroom and each can be complemented by the matching XS212 bass cabinet for low frequency extension.

With the X-Line Very Compact, EV is setting new standards in terms of the precision of its coverage and dynamic headroom. The XLD281 combines a three-way design with CCT (Coverage Control Technology) to control the horizontal coverage to 250 Hz. It contains an 8" neodymium LF transducer, an 8" neodymium LF/MB transducer and two ND2S neodymium 2" voice coil compression drivers combined through two Hyd

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UK - Qudos System 3 is a brand new product and concept in Compliance and Risk Management software, offering users a 'One Stop Solution' for the enterprise. Qudos System 3 seamlessly integrates with SQL database, giving organizations a management system where meeting minutes, risk assessments, customer surveys, audits and action plans provide continuity and improve productivity.

Distributed by Avanquest UK, experts in business process management solutions and compliance, Qudos offers a viable, cost effective solution to quality managers, compliance managers and CEO's in a wide range of business areas from health to manufacturing. Qudos System 3 provides the infrastructure to run any compliance or business management system - for ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and various legal and regulatory compliance arrangements. Its flexible design all

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Germany - ChainMaster of Eilenburg, the German manufacturer of chain hoists and chain hoist controllers, has developed a new eight-channel load indicator for chain hoists. The 19"/1U device is of universal application and is especially recommended for use with a BGV-D8 chain-hoist controller, which can be upgraded with the load indicator to BGV-D8-Plus.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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UK - Panorama Led RGB and Panorama Led White are two Led-technology professional projectors suitable to perform in most applications such as outdoor: architectural and urban applications, amusement parks and circuses, exhibitions, theatres, convention centres, cruise ships, tourist and resorts precincts, orchestras, musicals and touring, fashion catwalks.

Panorama Led RGB is recommended for TV studios, disco and entertainment venues, concerts and events; Panorama LED White is a solution for halls, shopping malls, schools, churches, hotels and restaurants as well as interior decoration.

The technical specification is of 36 luxeon LEDs (1W each; declared lamp life 100.000 hours) luminous source with step zoom, dimmer, strobe, built-in automated functions, remote control, DMX 512, DR1 compatibility and an IP66 protection rating.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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France - Lab X Technologies recently announced a new ESX Ethersound I/O Module The new module is mechanically compatible with CobraNet CM1 and CM2 modules and therefore offers an easy upgrade path to EtherSound network technology.

The ESX uses an advanced FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) that provides increased input/output channels, GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) control functions and signal processing capabilities. This "soft core" architecture allows each implementation to be tailored for a particular product, and lowers parts costs by enabling the ESX module to perform product-specific functions.

The ESX is based on a Xilinx Spartan(TM) 3 FPGA. In addition to its EtherSound duties, the Spartan 3 has an embedded microcontroller. The chip can be programmed via firmware to perform EQ, mixing and other audio processing. It provides scalable input/output sche

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UK / Germany - Tannoy will show a number of new products at the Frankfurt ProLight&Sound exhibition next month, throughout its diverse commercial loudspeaker and studio monitor ranges. Commercial installation products can be found in Hall 8.0 stand C22 whilst their studio range will be exhibited in Hall 5.1 stand B43 / 53.

One of the major highlights will be a preview of an active version of Tannoy's V Series range of installation loudspeakers. The new V Net Series incorporates a networkable embedded amplifier system providing a complete installation solution by combining high performance signal processing, amplification, networked control and telemetry. Installers will be able to use customized PC interfaced software to configure a number of V series cabinets connected on an RS485 cable network.

Also showing will be Tannoy's high power loudspeaker solution for live or fixed

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UK - VisualDMX has introduced Matrix Mania!, an integral part of VisualDMX software control, which the company says allows for the control of any scale or size matrix setup from dance floors to LED panels with an ease that is rarely found elsewhere, even in dedicated matrix controllers.

Matrix Mania! allows the user to creatively, quickly and accurately render and change the appearance of your matrix through its versatile pre-programmed patterns or by the simple addition of scrolling or static text, pictures (bitmap images) or even animated images. VisualDMX says that one of the most powerful characteristics of the Matrix Mania! is that the patterns are automatically adapted to the dimensions of the matrix.

(Lee Baldock)

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Denmark - Martin Professional has introduced the new Mania DC3, the third decoration fixture in the Martin Mania series. The 250W unit offers replaceable oil wheels to produce psychedelic decoration effects ideal for a wide variety of decorative lighting purposes. A variable focus allows users to blur the edges of the projected image while a variable speed control keeps pace with the music. Furthermore, the DC3 includes high quality projection optics and a precise manual focus adjustment for extremely sharp and detailed projections, say Martin.

For further decorative possibilities, gobos can be placed in the DC3 to frame the oil wheel image, thus creating a variety of shapes and providing even more depth to the projection. Designed for wherever people want to have fun, the Mania DC3 is ideal for shows, clubs, or parties and will be appreciated by DJs and live performers alike.

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USA - Yamaha Corporation of America has strengthened its offerings in total systems solutions with the introduction of the Installation Series, the first complete line of sound reinforcement speaker products from the Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Division. With availability from June 2005, a total of 19 models with integrated enclosures, hardware, components and crossover networks have been engineered to meet the requirements of the medium-to-large scale touring and installation markets, say the company.

The Yamaha Installation Series is the result of a collaboration with Audio Composite Engineering (ACE) and its highly respected acoustic engineer Michael Adams, retained by Yamaha to realize the product concepts of Yamaha's legendary speaker engineer, Akira Nakamura. Adams is currently vice president at ACE, and has more than three decades of experience as a speaker designer

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USA - US-based laser entertainment technology company Laserwurx, is launching its new LXColor Full Color digital laser projector this month. Laserwurx is the only manufacturer to achieve the stringent CDRH approval for moving yoke lasers in the US, and the latest product follows on from the popular LX1 green only product introduced 2003 at LDI. The new generation LXColor or LXC projectors, promise to deliver the most comprehensive features ever offered in any laser projection system, the company says.

The LXC projectors are offered in a variety of output powers as well as single colour configurations. The flagship model, the LXC 3000, offers 1.5W of white plus an additional 1.5W of green. All LXC projectors retain the highest beam quality possible with specs of <.7mr full angle divergence and 3mm diameter, say Laserwurx.

The LXC projectors incorporate the most advanced imagi

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Denmark - Martin Professional is offering an inexpensive multi-user license package for its Martin ShowDesigner (MSD) lighting simulation software package designed especially for educational institutions. Now, schools, universities or any educational institution can take advantage of one of the lighting industry's leading tools for lighting and set design.

The package includes a standard dongle with 10 licenses with additional licenses available up to a maximum of 20. As part of Martin's continuing commitment to the education of emerging lighting professionals, Martin has subsidized the cost of the MSD site license, making it affordable for the vast majority of educational institutions. In addition, Martin also offers an MSD training program in accordance with the Martin Acade-media training program.

MSD is a unique and user-friendly lighting and set design software package f

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UK - Laser Electronics Ltd has introduced three new versions of its laser lightshow and multimedia software packages to include: Millennium - an entry level package, which allows 2D control of any laser system; Zion, which offers advanced features such as importation of 3D Studio max files and one of the most advanced 3D engines ever developed for laser lightshow use. Finally V3D, which not only allows the control of any laser system, but also offers the user the ability to emulate any laser effect from a standard video projector.

The Zion package is the simplest to use, true 3D system on the market. Ideally it is suited to creating long, complex shows from scratch utilizing the latest in virtual reality style instant feedback and attacks the most time consuming aspect of Laser Lightshow programming - generating animations. Features include: Free-form 3D; trace scanned-in bitmap

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Canada - Cast Software announced the first release of Vivien - a new software application for event and meeting professionals servicing corporate and special functions, incentive meetings, tradeshows, expositions, weddings, and parties alike.

"Vivien is the easy-to-use design solution that event professionals have been asking for," comments Bob Mani, VP sales and business development. "We are merely addressing the needs of event professionals worldwide who are looking for a way to create more captivating events and ultimately, win more contracts. Vivien will become an indispensable member of their team."

Simple and intuitive, event professionals can browse through and select from a 3D library of diverse items, including tables, chairs, décor, AV, architectural, banquet, and staging items. By placing them into a chosen venue they can create a virtual repre

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The Netherlands - Prolyte has developed a hybrid coupler the CCS6-610, an innovative product for the 30 and 40 series truss. The first introduction of the CCS (conical coupling system) has changed the way truss can be used and assembled. The introduction of a hybrid conical coupling system is a step further ahead.

As Marc Hendriks, Prolyte's engineering director, states: "Although it might seem very futuristic, for Prolyte it was a natural step, as we are constantly looking for way's to improve our products. In this process we do not hesitate to use new materials or methods."

The hybrid coupler is a combination of metal, encapsulated in synthetic material. The coupler can replace the current aluminium CCS6-600 coupler and lives up to the same specifications for strength and tolerances. The advantage of the hybrid coupler is first of all it's price, which will be less

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USA - Elation Control Systems (ECS) has introduced two digital DMX recorders, the DPR 1 (a tabletop 'pocket' recorder) and DR 512 (a 19" rack-mount version), which the company says will allow the user to copy all the scenes in a light show and then run the entire show at the touch of a button, with all the ease and speed of using a VCR. The DPR 1 and DR 512 are digital real-time recorders, so can record a whole light show including hold and fade times, rather than copying each scene individually and then requiring the operator to "sequence" all the scenes together, as non-digital recorders do, say Elation.

The DPR 1 and DR 512 were designed to work with any major brand of universal DMX controller. Each of the units has the capacity to record and store up to four complete light shows into its internal memory; 33 complete light shows can be stored into external me

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USA - Colorado-based lighting manufacturer Wybron Inc has given the first public showing of its new BP-2 beam luminaire, at the USITT Stage Expo, March 17-19 in Toronto, Canada. This compact, next generation beam projector uses the latest developments in optical and mechanical design to give lighting designers another tool in their ever-expanding arsenal of lighting effects. The BP-2 produces an intense soft-edge, narrow (10°) beam of light several times more intense than an ordinary spotlight of similar wattage, say Wybron.

Built of rugged spun steel, with either a metal or cold light coated glass parabolic reflector, it may be lamped with up to 800W tungsten or 150W discharge source. Its T-slot modular connection system allows the designer to combine an unlimited number of BP-2s in any desired array to satisfy any lighting situation, say the company.

The BP-2 makes a stat

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The Netherlands - Prolyte has announced the development of a hybrid coupler, the CCS6-610, a patented system designed for the 30 and 40 series truss. The first introduction of the CCS (conical coupling system) has radically changed the way truss can be used and assembled, say the company, adding that its success can be measured by the amount of copies on the market. The introduction of a hybrid conical coupling system is a step further ahead.

As Marc Hendriks, Prolyte's engineering director, states: "Although it might seem very futuristic, for Prolyte it was a natural step, as we are constantly looking for ways to improve our products. In this process we do not hesitate to use new materials or methods."

The hybrid coupler is a combination of metal encapsulated in synthetic material. The coupler can replace the current aluminium CCS6-600 coupler and lives up to the

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Australia - The DMXPlayBack, the first device launched by lighting control manufacturer Enttec in 1998, was very successful, but has now received a facelift. The result is the new DMXPlayBack Mk2, with all the functions users have come to rely on, plus new functions and extra memory, at no extra cost, say Enttec The DMXPlayBack Mk2 can store up to 12 complete light shows, each of which can consist of up to 500 static scenes. Scenes can be stored as a snapshot of the DMX input, or can be built using the dedicated free software package ShowEditor 2. Once your scenes have been stored, shows are put together using ShowEditor, and uploaded to the DMXPlayBack Mk2.

Users can choose to run a single show on power-up of the unit, or can trigger individual shows via RS232. For manual control, the DMXPlayBack Remote allows single-button access to all 12 shows, and can even be triggered usi

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UK - Denon DJ has unveiled the latest round of software plug-ins available for its DJ products. Downloadable software is available free of charge to all Denon DJ registered users via denondj.com. The new software enhancements provide an array of new features for the DN-X1500 Professional DJ Mixer, DN-S5000 and DN-S3000 Tabletop CD/MP3 Players, and DN-04000 Dual CD/MP3 Player.

Denon's DN-X1500 offers four full-featured channels integrated with the 'world's first' 8-channel input matrix control, with additional on-board effects and USB connectivity. Newly available enhancements include separate Rear Output Trim and Master Level Control, Stereo/Mono Switching independent of global cueing system, improved Crossfader response for intricate scratch routines, and a 'sharper' Channel Fader contour preset. In the Effects section, Filter 2 can be set to correspond to the unit's DRYIWET c

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Spain - The first Spanish rental companies to invest in HK Audio's Cohedra Compact Coherent Dynamic Response Array system have joined forces to start a local Cohedra Compact network. Both Andalusia-based companies have purchased systems of 16 CDR 108 C mid/high cabinets with eight CDR 210 C subwoofers and two PR 8 amp racks - a so-called 2x8 system. Each rig can be split into two ground-stacked systems for smaller gigs by use of an additional Digital Field Controller with PB 2 patchbays in each rack.

Sonilprof, located in Algeciras, and Proinso in Huelva are long-term HK Audio users, with each rental company boasting a substantial inventory. Both have been proactive in establishing Cohedra in Spain, with Sonilprof owner Santiago Sánchez García arranging a major demonstration of the system last year in the Algeciras bullring (see newsletter dated June 1, 2004). The companies h

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