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UK - With Line Arrays now a common tool amongst most touring rental companies, a further investment usually has to be in infrastructure for the system in the form of cabling, and more often than not a ground support system.

Litestructures approached speaker manufacturers directly about their various systems available. The result is that Litestructures has re-invented Its LiteMast with their ProBase system which works in place of the standard fixed angled corner joint. The ProBase incorporates universal mountings for chain hoists allowing one person to locate and fix the hoist in position rather than two which most other systems require. Another key point to the ProBase is the all round hinged corners, these allow the unit to be folded down for shipping with out the need to fully disassemble the mast, aiding load in and load out time.

RCF's Greg Oliver who assisted the Litestru

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Australia - ARX has announced the release of the MaxxiMix 4 into 2 Line Mixer. The new unit features Four stereo line channels (eight inputs) with individual level controls and RF filters. Each input has infinity to +6dB of Level available on the front panel, and also a -10 to +10dB Input Trim control on the rear panel, to allow accurate matching of any line level signals.

Each of the eight electronically balanced inputs combine into fully balanced Left and Right Master outputs on male XLR sockets. Each channel has Input Muting via its front panel Channel On/Off switch, as well as Signal monitoring via its PFL (PreFade Listening) switch that is routed to a front panel Headphone jack and associated Level control.

For applications where Stereo Output isn't required, the Output XLRs can be summed to Mono with a rear panel switch.

Typical MaxxiMIX applications include broadcast

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UK - Due to hit the UK this November is the Vestax MDM-410, a 19" rack mounted DJ mixer with 13 inputs and USB in and out.

With three band EQ per channel and four band EQ on master output, this unit has six preset onboard sound effects and comes in a premium high gloss black finish.

The first 19" product from Vestax since the popular PMC-250, discontinued two years ago, the MDM-410 fills the gap between the needs of the mobile DJ and the smaller installation market, making it ideal for bar and club installs, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - Allen & Heath has added three new models to the new range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production. Following the launch of the ZED-14, Allen & Heath has announced the ZED-420 (16 mono + 2 dual stereo channels), ZED-428 (24 mono + 2 stereo) and ZED-436 (32 channel + 2 stereo) mixers.

Similar to the smaller ZED-14, the 4 bus series features the same high performance DuoPre TM padless preamp, which is a quality microphone circuit and an optimised line input circuit, rather than one pre-amp handling both mic and line signals. It uses a two-stage design with carefully controlled amounts of gain in each stage, offering high headroom and a low noise, clean signal path, says ther company.

The ZED 4 bus series has a responsive 4-band, 2-swept mids EQ with in/out switch, six aux sends, four sub groups, direct outputs on each mono channel

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USA - Aviom will be exhibiting its new 6416dio Digital I/O Module and the 6416Y2 A-Net Interface Card at WFX 2007.

Now shipping, the 6416dio provides 16 channels of digital inputs and outputs to and from a Pro64 A Net audio network in a single 2U package using the AES3 format.

Aviom will also be showcasing its new MH10f Merger Hub with fibre as well. The MH10f Merger Hub is designed to merge and distribute A-Net data streams and provide a host of professional features to make audio networking with Pro64 Series products easy to set up and configure in multiple professional audio environments, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

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USA - D-Tools has announced that Focal has joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) programme, making it easy for users of D-Tools' System Integrator software to specify Focal products for client projects.

"The MVP Programme will give us a new channel of customers to offer our product information to and contribute to the success of their projects," said Daniel Jacques, president of Audio Plus Services, exclusive north American importer for Focal. "We are excited to be a part of the programme because it will maximize our exposure to a vast market of integrators."

The D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) programme is designed to help provide system integrators with the most up-to-date product information to over 2,500 companies using D-Tools System Integrator software.

"We are pleased that Focal joined the MVP Programme," said Adam

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USA - American DJ has developed the LED Bar, billed as a better way for bands, schools, churches and stage shows to create colourful wall washes. A compact bar with four heads, each containing 61 vibrant 5mm LEDs (21 red, 19 green, 21 blue), the DMX-compatible LED Bar can produce thousands of rich, saturated colors through RGB colour mixing, sas the company.

Featuring a 30° beam angle, the LED Bar's total 244 LED lamps will cover a wide surface area with dazzling colour. Yet, performers, entertainers and speakers will remain cool under its bright lights, thanks to the low heat emission of LEDs, which do not product ultraviolet or infrared rays.

Each of the LED Bar's lamps is rated for 50,000 hours of use, making mid-show bulb replacements a thing of the past. And the low power consumption of LEDs will help save energy costs and allow more units to be run on a single circui

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USA - Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, continues to offer innovations in state-of-the-art audio connectivity with the introduction of its IP65 rated OpticalCon at AES 2007. The well-established solid fibre optic connector system has now been upgraded for dust tight and water jet protection.

The upgrade extends the outdoor capabilities of the OpticalCon too, sealing the connector against dust and protecting it against water jet. This is especially useful when weatherproof extensions are required. To achieve a water resistant IP65 connection, additional seals and gaskets have been employed on the chassis connector and cable ends. For earlier versions of OpticalCon cable connection systems an upgrade kit will be offered so it can be combined with the upgraded NO2-4FDW chassis connector or NAO2-4S75W coupler. The new cable ends are 100% backwa

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UK - Robe's new ColorWash 2500E AT moving light fixture is the sister of the ColorSpot 2500E AT and Robe's most powerful wash unit to date.

It is designed for use in large lighting rigs and for venues and installations of all types needling a really punchy moving light effect. It is also suitable for outdoor applications including washing large surface areas (like walls and buildings), and as a searchlight effect.

The ColorWash 2500E AT is fitted with the Phillips MSR Gold 1200 FastFit lamp and a 1400W electronic ballast for the flicker-free operation demanded by TV and fashion environments. The unique optical system maximises brightness and features a high luminous glass reflector.

The colour facility includes both CMY and CTO colour mixing systems and two colour wheels, each with 6 'slot+lock' colour options plus open, offering plenty of variety, from the richest saturates

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UK - The addition of Ethos Nd215 and Nd218 bass and sub cabinets to the existing CA10 and CA20 enclosures has given Logic one of the most flexible systems in the market place. Few other systems give you the option of pole mounting for that A/V or corporate event, ground stacking for the SU gig or flying a full array for an outside festival. A 10K ground stack system that leaves space for boards and monitors in a Sprinter is a compelling option, suggests the company.

Away from the live market Ethos CA is finding favour in installation in the expanding Church market, both in the UK and abroad. The most recent installation was in the new 5000 seat Doorae Church in Seoul S. Korea which used Ethos CA as central and side-fills to compliment its 24 box Ethos VA FOH system. The project was undertaken by Korean dealer Soundrace who commented that "to achieve the same crystal clear c

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UK - As an alternative to the DMX Output of its lighting software, Canvix dedicated matrix controller and VisualDMX lighting controller are also capable of transmitting the fixtures' data through the Art-Net protocol.

The Art-Net Dongle unlocks the Art-Net output in Canvix and VisualDMX and is available in various sizes, also allowing for future capacity upgrades.

The Art-Net protocol is suited for configurations with many universes and thousands of DMX channels. A typical application for Canvix is a 50 x 25 LED matrix where in the past you would need to connect a large number of USB connected DMX Outputs to your computer, says the company. The Art-Net dongle now saves the user from this complexity and gives more efficient control. With a large number of universes, the Art-Net communication uses noticeably less computer resources then USB communication.

The dongle is a usefu

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UK - Hertfordshire-based Fine Art Professional (UK) Ltd - newly-formed supplier of professional moving head luminaire technology - made its UK company debut at this year's PLASA Show. The complete Fine Art UK product range was available for demonstration on stand and provoked plenty of interest.

Fine Art UK MD, Robert Owen, commented, "The PLASA Show provided a great introduction for the company into the UK and to many potential customers across Europe. There was a lot of interest in the Fine Art products and the real value they offer. After the understanding that this is not just 'another' moving head, comes the realisation that every installation and event can truly benefit from the Fine Art range. We've made some great contacts in just four days."

Broadly, the Fine Art product range is comprised of high output moving head luminaires featuring near silent operation

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UK - The Rigging Partnership is again expanding further into the camera flying market with the acquisition of the 'Spidercam' system which will be available from November. Specifically aimed at the large-scale arena and stadium market, the four way flying camera system provides High Definition broadcast and film quality camera feeds at speeds of up to 10m/sec. The stabilised head is supported by four winches capable of a staggering 350m of travel enabling the system to fly over areas of up to 250m².

Gavin Weatherall comments, "This new expansion within the broadcast industry sees TRP's Flywire division enter one of its most exciting times. Spidercam has an extremely impressive CV to date and we are very pleased to be the UK partners and given the bookings we have so far I am sure we are going to see further growth in this area of our services."

(Jim Evans)

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France - Nicolaudie reports that Easy Stand Alone has continued to evolve over the past few months, with new tools being added constantly. Efforts have been focused in an increasing architectural market, for which the SLESA-IP1 interface has proved a great success, says the company.

"Soon we will launch a new feature allowing control of several DMX universes in stand alone mode," says a spokesman." Because of the increasing number of DMX channels required by large LED installations, we added a tool to control several DMX universes simultaneously. This is possible using SLESA-IP1 interfaces synchronised with each other, all within the same local network."

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Wybron has announced that it will be giving away RDM (Remote Device Management) responder source code with a royalty free license at LDI. The license is available to any recognised manufacturer of professional lighting equipment who wishes to add the RDM protocol onto their devices.

"Since we launched our InfoTrace System last year, our customers tell us they really want all of their professional lighting devices to communicate and give maintenance and troubleshooting feedback," said Larry Turner, CEO of Wybron. "By giving away the RDM source code, we hope to support the professional lighting industry's universal adoption of the RDM standard."

"We think RDM is especially important because it gives users the ability to secure vital information from individual devices, making it easier to maintain and troubleshoot the entire installation," sai

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UK - Allen & Heath has announced Version 3.0 of the 'Xone Mixed in Key' harmonic mixing software. Using a patent-pending process for key detection, the new version provides even more accurate results - including multiple keys for more variety - and integrates seamlessly with top DJ software, says the company.

"The new version detects keys like a human musician. To accomplish this task we hired two professional musicians to analyse hundreds of songs. Their results were entered into the latest artificial intelligence technology to teach Version 3 the technique," explains Mixed In Key designer, Yakov Vorobyev. 'Xone Mixed In Key' creates perfect mash-ups, and gives you the ability to sound like a DJ maestro."

'Xone Mixed in Key' is Windows and Mac OS X-compatible software, which analyses MP3 and .WAV files, identifies the key of a track, and highlights which other

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USA- At LDI 2007, Clay Paky will present on the market for the first time the new Alpha Beam 300, a 'hybrid' fixture able to produce a concentrated, extra-bright beam of light. Effects include CMY, 8+1 colour wheel, eight gobos, linear frost, 0-100% dimmer and stop-strobe.

Clay Paky will also be showing a number of new and recently introduced products.

The Alpha Spot HPE 300 is billed as "compact, light, very silent, easy to install and extremely bright (16,000 lux [15°] at 5m), with superior graphic and optical performances.

With the same optical, lighting engineering and constructional qualities as the Alpha Spot HPE 300, the Alpha Spot 300 is fitted with two 8+1 colour wheels combinable together, 15 gobos (eight fixed and seven rotating), morphing effect, rotating prism, 0-100% Dimmer on dedicated channel and stop/strobe.

The Alpha Wash 300 is a compact, light

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USA - Acclaim Lighting's new X-Band 300 II wall wash brings a fresh approach to outdoor LED lighting, says the company. The ruggedly constructed X-Band 300 II is rated at IP65 for its ability to withstand dust and rain, providing an solution to exterior lighting applications.

All models of the X-Band 300 II feature built in power supplies for direct AC power input from 100-260v. This allows the user to run power and data direct to each unit without the need of an external power or data driver plus; you can link up to 20 units from one power/data source on 120v power and 40 units from a 220v power. Acclaim also offers a junction box (CC-JB1) as an option for customers, which provides a Neutrik Power-Con input connector and 3-pin Neutrik DMX input connector. The CC-JB1 combines those two into one multi-core cable/connector trun to link to multiple units.

The X-Band 300 II is ava

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USA - Madrix 2.1 - the DMX 512, ArtNet and DVI lighting control software will be exhibited at the forthcoming LDI show (16-18 November, Orlando, USA). The latest Madrix 2.1 is designed for the club, disco, mobile DJ, music professional and it is billed as an ideal solution for live shows.

Madrix 2.1 improves all features from the older versions that make working with LED installations a one-click affair, the company says. Madrix supports DMX512 and ArtNet interfaces and includes an installation CD-ROM, a software protection dongle and an English user guide.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - Cirrus Research has introduced a new, extended '2-12 Year' warranty for its doseBadge personal noise dosemeter system. Under the terms of the new scheme Cirrus' standard two year warranty can be extended by a further ten years, at no additional cost, provided that the instrument is serviced and recalibrated by either Cirrus Research or by an authorised service centre. The move is a direct result of Cirrus' confidence in the strength and reliability of the doseBadge, says the company.

"The doseBadge is unique in the market place", said James Tingay, of Cirrus Research. "It's robust, yet lightweight metal construction and self-contained design, with no external controls, fragile displays, cables or microphones, has resulted in a system which can withstand the most hostile of working environments. The wearer can't break it by knocking or dropping it. They can't

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Germany - Two new members have been added to the D-Lite series first introduced by Dynacord in 2005: the D8 two-way full-range speaker system and the SUB 112 (12") subwoofer. These round off the series -which has proved successful all over the world - in a harmonious fashion, says the company.

Compact, light, robust and with power handling of 250/1000W (Rated/Peak), the D8 achieves a maximum sound pressure level of 124dB and covers the entire range from 65Hz to 20kHz. The enclosure, which is made from a particularly resilient ABS, houses a low-distortion DND8200-8 neodymium chassis for the bass and midrange, a constant-directivity HF horn (nominal coverage pattern 90 x 90°) and an Electro-Voice DH3 driver.

These high-quality components offer, along with high power handling, an extremely low level of distortion, excellent intelligibility and exceptionally natural repro

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UK - Dialight Lumidrives, the UK based LED technology provider, has launched a new range of LinkLED products based on the company's original LinkLED RGB system.

Introduced following considerable customer feedback, LinkLED X offers the ability to control a line of LEDs extending over a considerable distance. It brings new benefits including multichip technology which enables colour mixing at source. It is now ideally suited to interior and exterior feature lighting as an option exists to supply LinkLED as IP67-rated, says the company.

.LinkLED X expands the flexibility and performance of the original LinkLED system. It is more compact, quicker and easier to install than previously, and is designed for OEMs who require a simple plug and play solution.

Benefits include less fringing, it is suitable for direct view applications, strips of six or 12 modules can be supplied preass

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UK - Switchcraft has extended its range of StudioPatch patchbays by adding audio pass-through panels and ready-made DB25 breakout cables.

Built into 19 inch 1RU rack mounted enclosures, the new audio pass-through panels will meet a wide range of I/O requirements by providing a selection of popular interconnection options for fixed and mobile installations, says the company.

All versions have two 25-way D-sub connectors on the rear panel and engineers can choose four different male/female XLR combinations or 6.35mm (¼ inch) jack sockets on the front panel. Internal connections between the D-sub connectors and the front panels are made using 110 ohm cable, making the panels suitable for digital, AES/EBU and analogue applications. The wiring protocol is to Tascam's DTRS standard pinout, which means the panels are 'plug and play'.

The complementary DB25 Breakout Cables are desi

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