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01 September 2025

UK - Elation invites lighting pros to PLASA Show 2025 to experience the future of lighting at Stand C22 with distributor Live Technology. Get hands-on with Elation’s latest advancements in professional lighting, including the multi-award-winning Paragon series of profile moving heads.

Paragon, Elation’s new flagship automated lighting series, incorporates breakthrough technologies and proprietary patents, enabling more refined creative expression and standing as the new standard in professional lighting. With the ability to serve multiple fixture roles in a single design, TruTone variable CRI technology, and a weatherproof IP54 rating, it marks a significant leap forward in intelligent, precision lighting for entertainment. Available in S, M, and LT models, Paragon is already a multi-award winner and is shortlisted for an Award for Innovation at this yea

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28 August 2025

UK - Avolites has launched a fresh new range of D-Series control consoles - the D3 - uniting power, performance and portability, in a family of five compact packages.

The D3-010, D3-110, D3 Wing, D3 Core and D3 Touch are all powered by Avolites’ Titan software, offering cost-efficient, intuitive programming and operation, coupled with flexible control for multiple lighting solutions. The series is complete with all the quality, practicality and reliability of Avolites.

The D3 range was launched via a live streamed event, presented by Avolites’ product and marketing manager Jon Hole, UK and Ireland territory manager Sarah O’Gorman and product manager for Avolites Germany, Tim Ehm, and is now available as a VOD resource through Avolites’ YouTube channel.

D3-010 is a Small, self-contained and affordable, this entry-level

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28 August 2025

UK - After a decade of success in film and TV, URSA has introduced its latest range of Performance Pouches. Specifically designed for theatre and live events, they have been developed in collaboration with theatre professionals from a wide range of venues and disciplines.

URSA products are robust, off-the-shelf solutions for effective live technology placement. Co-founded by production sound mixer, Simon Bysshe and costume designer, Laura K Smith, URSA’s solutions have become essential tools for sound teams working on TV shows like Adolescence and Succession and are a staple in the kitbag of many audio freelancers.

One of the theatrical collaborators was Laura Gingell, a sound engineer with a decade of experience in the West End and currently working at the Lyttelton Theatre. Gingell realised the sound department had invested huge

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27 August 2025

UK - British loudspeaker manufacturer EM Acoustics returns to the PLASA Show this September, bringing with them the now complete lineup of Reference Series loudspeakers. Manufactured in-house at EM Acoustics’ headquarters in Surrey, the Reference Series offers a complete audio ecosystem of point source loudspeakers, enabling designers to create comprehensive single-manufacturer systems that meet even the most demanding project requirements.

“The year so far has been marked by several high-profile installations of our Reference Series, and exceptionally positive responses to the complete series from live events, hire companies and theatre professionals,” confirms Greg Clarke, brand manager at EM Acoustics. "PLASA is always a highlight of the calendar, and there is simply no other British show that brings together the professional audio community at this

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27 August 2025

USA/Europe - ETC has announced the release of Eos v3.3, the latest free software update for its flagship Eos Family of entertainment controllers. Eos v3.3 is packed with a variety of powerful new features and enhancements, including Expansion Processing, improvements to Magic Sheets and additions throughout the system. Eos v3.3 empowers designers, programmers, and technicians to push the creative boundaries of their work.

Expansion Processing allows productions to divide the workload of large rigs across multiple devices. With Expansion Processing, you can scale output as needed, add temporary output to your existing system for a single show, or distribute processing loads across large spaces. Expansion Processing utilises multi-console synchronisation to keep the system moving in time, making it ideal for commercial productions, film and studios, themed ent

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26 August 2025

USA/Europe - The latest addition to ADJ Lighting’s popular Hydro Series of outdoor-ready moving heads, the Hydro Flex L19 is a powerful LED wash-zoom luminaire capable of generating wide washes, tight beams, and eye-catching pixel effects. It features high-output, lime-infused LEDs to deliver impressive output, combined with a wealth of professional-grade features. Housed in a rugged, IP65-rated enclosure, this versatile fixture is designed for event production and stage lighting applications, both outdoors and indoors.

Featuring 19 potent 60W RGBL (red, green, blue and lime) colour mixing LEDs, the Hydro Flex L19 offers an impressive output of up to 17,000 lumens. The LEDs deliver a wide spectrum of colour options, including white light with colour temperature that is variable between 2700K and 10,000K. Thanks to the inclusion of the lime LED element, the

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22 August 2025

Europe - TAF has released the LED Frame 4 – the largest and most powerful LED Support Structure in the TAF LED Frame range.

Engineered to safely support LED screens up to 10 × 8m and carry loads of up to 3500kg, while withstanding wind speeds up to 54 km/h, this robust structure delivers maximum strength, uncompromising stability, and flawless performance for the most demanding events – whether indoors or outdoors.

All trussing components are equipped with TAF’s Quicklock connection system, and all necessary connection hardware is included as standard to ensure a fast and efficient setup.

From massive music festivals and open-air arenas to high-impact indoor venues, TAF’s LED Frame 4 is designed to elevate powerful visuals and keep them steady from start to finish.

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21 August 2025

UK - Respected throughout the industry and organised in association with LSi, the PLASA Awards for Innovation celebrate innovative products from across the live entertainment technology industry.

If you have introduced a product within the past 12 months that demonstrates a new style of thinking, improves technical practice or safety, introduces new materials or techniques, or offers a new commercial advantage, then this is your chance to showcase your innovation at the PLASA Show, and be in with a chance of winning one of these prestigious awards.

But be quick – entries close soon! The deadline for entries is midnight on 26th August (BST). 

Each successfully entered product will be judged by an independent panel of industry experts who have the authority to present up to eight awards of equal standing, one of which can be

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21 August 2025

UK - Global audio specialist Sennheiser is set to showcase an array of cutting-edge solutions at this year's PLASA Show, the UK's premier event for live entertainment technology, featuring products that are widely used across the live events, film, and broadcast industries. Sennheiser's team of experts will be available to guide show visitors through their impressive line-up, including the revolutionary Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem making its PLASA debut, the industry-changing SoundBase RF planning tool, and the proven EW-DX wireless range.

Visitors to the booth can expect first-hand experience with Sennheiser's Spectera, which has already proven itself in the most demanding RF environments including this year's Glastonbury festival. Using true WMAS (Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems) technology, Spectera represents the world's first wideband, bidi

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21 August 2025

UK - At earlier trade shows over the past year, the folks at Chauvet Professional and ChamSys built their stand around the theme True Colours Revealed. They liked the concept so much, particularly since it pays tribute to the advanced colour rendering options of their lighting fixtures, that they decided to go with it again for PLASA London 2025.

But though the marketing theme is familiar, it will be anything but ‘business as usual’ for Chauvet Professional and ChamSys at PLASA this year. Anyone who visits their shared booth (D10) 7-9 September will be greeted by an array of offerings that are spectacularly new and different.

At the top of this list is the world trade show debut of the Maverick Force X Profile. The latest step in Chauvet Professional’s ongoing quest to reimagine moving fixtures, the 520W profile is already turning head

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21 August 2025

UK - LANG is expanding its LED portfolio with LIAM, a transparent product that takes lightness and image quality to a new level.

The cabinet measures 1x1m, weighs just 12kg, and is therefore particularly easy to handle. It has a pixel pitch of 6.25mm, a brightness of 4,200 nits, and a transparency of 50 percent to ensure clear, detailed images.

“The combination of active matrix and its light weight makes LIAM a unique product in the transparent LED sector - and a real game-changer for creative stage applications, especially outdoors,” says Svenja Mevissen, director of LED & displays at LANG AG.

Thanks to active matrix technology with integrated driver IC, each LED is controlled individually. This prevents annoying scan lines, ensures high viewing comfort, and enables a brilliant and uniform image - even for video and photo recordings.

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20 August 2025

USA/Europe - Elation has announced the expansion of its award-winning Paragon series with the new Paragon LT, a cutting-edge, long-throw LED profile luminaire purpose-built to deliver high-impact visuals for large productions and stadium shows.

Engineered for the future, the Paragon LT incorporates breakthrough technologies, proprietary patents, and new industry standards: full output even with framing or animation engaged, variable CRI control that allows seamless adjustment from CRI 70 to CRI 93, a new dimming system boosting brightness by 4%, Turbo Mode for up to 20% more output, a lighter yet stronger chassis, whisper-quiet CMY mixing, the largest rotating gobo wheel in Elation’s history, and re-engineered frost and zoom systems cutting noise by up to 10 dB.

“The Paragon LT is the result of listening closely to the needs of designers working

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19 August 2025

UK - KV2 Audio is thrilled to return to this year’s PLASA Show, where the UK team will once again host an exclusive demo room, showcasing the best of its audio solutions. Visitors are invited to join the team throughout the three-day event on the Gallery Level for live demonstrations featuring a selection of KV2 systems.

A key highlight will be the award-winning SL system, complemented by the powerful VHD4.21 subwoofer system – a trusted combination used in some of the world’s most prestigious venues and events, including Ibiza’s Amnesia and The Lion King on Broadway.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the ultra-compact ESD Cube system, delivering incredible output that defies its compact size.

In addition to its flagship products, KV2 will be presenting some exciting new additions to its portfoli

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19 August 2025

UK - The cueLumen series from Artistic Licence redefines architectural and entertainment lighting control with a focus on openness, simplicity, and user empowerment.

Engineered for flexibility and ease of use, cueLumen gives venue owners, facility managers, and integrators full control - without the need for proprietary software, costly licences, or ongoing commissioning services.

Whether you’re lighting an auditorium, façade, landscape, museum, house of worship, public realm, small venue, restaurant, multipurpose space or theme park, cueLumen adapts seamlessly - delivering powerful, scalable lighting control that's intuitive for users of all technical backgrounds.

The new cueLumen series plus the artPlay 10" touchscreen will be on display and available for hands-on demonstrations at stand A76.

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19 August 2025

Germany - Stage Precision has announced the release of SP Grid Viewer, available to download now on the App Store. This new iOS application extends the capabilities of Stage Precision’s SP Grid platform, offering SP Grid users live access and control of their custom-built interfaces directly from their iPhone or iPad.

The SP Grid Viewer app is designed to meet the needs of technicians, operators or creative teams who depend on SP Grid’s data-routing and control solutions in high-pressure environments. Whether backstage at an event, crafting an immersive installation or monitoring technical AV systems remotely, SP Grid Viewer gives users direct control over their existing SP Grid interfaces from their Apple device. The app supports full-screen UIs, both portrait and landscape modes and secure connection options, making it a powerful mobile tool for profes

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14 August 2025

Europe - CLM10.4 LED screens from Leyard have been provided by event and theatre technology supplier Blue-i Europe for two major stage productions currently captivating audiences: Holiday on Ice and & Juliet. These shows are using Leyard's technology to enhance their live experience.

Since November 2024, Holiday on Ice has been touring a new production across Europe, with performances stretching through to April 2026. With over 80 years of success, more than 330m viewers have experienced the magic of Holiday on Ice in over 100 different shows at almost 60,000 performances on five continents. The annual spectacle, under the direction of executive producer Michiel Morssinkhof and CEO Peter O’Keeffe, has been included in the Guinness Book of World Records five times. As part of this show, Leyard’s CarbonLight

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14 August 2025

UK - Since 2015, URSA has been producing off-the-shelf, robust solutions for effective transmitter and receiver placement for film and TV productions. Drawing on a decade of expertise, it is now launching the Performance Pouch range, a new set of pouches designed specifically for the live and theatrical industries.

Designed by the company’s founders, production sound mixer, Simon Bysshe, and costume designer, Laura K Smith, URSA products are trusted by many sound freelancers and have been relied on by engineers for shows like Adolescence and Succession.

Use of high numbers of radio mics, trackers and IEMs in theatre has become standard, even in smaller venues that traditionally have not required the technology. This practice creates time and personnel pressures for costume departments, who are often relied upon by sound department

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14 August 2025

Europe - Ashton Bentley, a Kramer-owned innovator of advanced integrated meeting room technology, is continuing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge, complete meeting room solutions to businesses around the world, with the latest X-Range family offering comprehensive USB-C based connectivity solutions for meeting spaces.

Bringing advanced connectivity and seamless collaboration capabilities to almost any environment – from small meeting rooms to large lecture theatres – the X-Range is a modular family of USB-C enabled AV connectivity solutions designed to simplify and standardise hybrid collaboration across modern workspaces. The line amalgamates more than 60 years of combined innovation, expertise, and experience, following Kramer’s acquisition of Ashton Bentley in 2024.

The X-Range showcases the power of collaborative innovation and furt

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12 August 2025

Europe - Audio-Technica’s ATUC-50 Digital Discussion System is now supported in MVI Audiovisual’s EasyConf software ecosystem, adding customisable control and flexibility to the popular conferencing solution. The Netherlands-based developer’s software suite includes EasyConf, EasyCam and EasyConf Connect, providing a comprehensive solution for preparing, managing, streaming and recording meetings with both in-person and remote attendees.

With recent installations at Radboud University, Nijmegen and Erasmus University in Rotterdam, the ATUC-50 and ATUC-IR are designed for straightforward plug-and-play functionality with the choice of wired or infrared wireless systems (or combination of the two). Both options provide 24-bit/48kHz uncompressed digital audio for natural-sounding voice reproduction – wired and wireless microphone discussion units can be

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11 August 2025

USA - Obsidian Control Systems has introduced Onyx 4.32, the latest iteration of its popular lighting control software for NX consoles and PC systems. This new version includes a host of improvements - feature enhancements and bug fixes - designed to give lighting programmers more control, speed, and flexibility while opening up new possibilities for creative programming.

Faster cue control, smarter pixel mapping, and timecode support via standard audio input make programming smoother than ever, says the company. Whether you work in theatre, broadcast, or live events, Onyx 4.32 gives designers and programmers tools that streamline workflow for an even more intuitive lighting control experience.

Key updates in Onyx 4.32 include Cue List Tracking, which allows you to skip over cues while keeping your show running smoothly. Parameters can now also be re

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08 August 2025

USA/Europe - ETC has launched the DP8K Exchange Programme, a new initiative designed to help customers transition to the latest generation of Hog hardware and software.

The programme supports users of the High End Systems DMX Processor 8000 (DP8K), which was discontinued in 2020. While the DP8K remained compatible with earlier versions of Hog OS, it is no longer supported with the release of Hog OS v5.x, making an upgrade essential for continued performance and compatibility.

To make this transition smoother and more cost-effective, ETC is offering a significant discount on the purchase of a new HPU (hybrid processing unit) when replacing an existing DP8K. Programme details, including exchange logistics, may vary by region.

Customers are encouraged to contact their local ETC dealer for full details, eligibility, and support wi

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08 August 2025

UK - Disguise has announced a major update to its AI-powered workflow assistant for Designer Pro, Ask AId3n. The update enables production teams to sequence repetitive or technical tasks, reducing hours of work at the click of a button. This will streamline the programming of concerts, theatre shows, corporate events, virtual productions and more — saving valuable time and leaving teams with more space for creativity.

Powered by Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro, Ask AId3n enables Designer Pro users to type questions into a chat-based interface, from simple queries like "how do I add blur?" to more complex commands instructing the tool to make direct changes to a project file. For example, if working on concert visuals at a well-known arena, users could instruct Ask AId3n to set up the screen and stage for that particular venue, with details sourced from the AI’s

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08 August 2025

Europe - Leyard Europe has announced the expansion the DirectLight Slim Series line of fine pixel pitch LED video wall displays with the introduction of a new Low Power model. Made in Europe, and delivering 500 nits of brightness while consuming just 68 watts of power, the new model is optimised for energy-conscious customers and environments with low ambient light conditions.

Launched in February 2025, DirectLight Slim Series LED displays feature an ultra-slim, narrow-profile form factor that accommodates curved and space-constrained applications that benefit from its unique design. Its reduced width also minimises colour shift at wide viewing angles, enhancing image uniformity in curved video wall designs.

With a possible mounted depth of less than 35 mm, it is ideal for applications including control rooms, broadcast studios, virtual production st

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07 August 2025

Europe - Sennheiser has announced its new, free online tool for simple configuration of its wireless microphone solutions. Named Wireless Planner, the tool offers customers switching to a new SpeechLine Digital Wireless or EW-DX microphone system a quick and easy way to decide on the right Sennheiser solution, and how best to configure it when designing for education, corporate or live environments.

Wireless Planner is designed to help customers facing tight timelines quickly complete a Sennheiser wireless microphone setup, making it ideal for time-sensitive projects. The intuitive step-by-step, web-based interface allows users to select channel count, receivers, transmitters, batteries, chargers, antennas and more to meet their specific project requirements.

“Building off the success of our Sennheiser Room Planner, our new Wireless Planner aims to