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USA - Global Truss America has introduced a white and black aluminium square truss. In-stock and ready to ship in a variety of lengths, Global's new white and black-coloured trussing makes a stylish statement that will complement and blend in with a variety of applications, says the company.

"Truss today is meant to be seen," said Ken Kahn, general manager of Global Truss America. "Architects, designers and lighting directors like the way it looks and are incorporating it into their aesthetic schemes. We came out with white and black truss in response to the growing role that truss is playing in event, production and interior design."

The underlying truss itself is TÜV approved and made of the same high-strength 6082-T6 extruded aluminium alloy as the rest of Global's line. Additionally, like all of Global's trussing, the new white and black truss utilises

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USA - Global Truss America reports that nine of its clamp models have received TÜV certification. The clamps join the company's popular TÜV-approved aluminum trussing in being awarded this internationally-recognised seal of safety and quality.

TÜV approval is granted only after rigorous testing of a product and its manufacturing facility. Consumers can therefore be assured that Global Truss clamps meet the highest quality standards and will perform with the utmost security and reliability in fastening fixtures and trussing, said Ken Kahn, general manager of Global Truss America.

"Clamps are an essential component of any trussing setup - they are, literally, what holds the whole rig together," said Kahn. "The mark of TÜV approval is a formal assurance to customers that they can rely on our clamps, like our trussing, to perform safely and reliably. We are very

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USA - Symetrix has released version 2.1 of the Integrator Series Zone Mix 760 paging and music management system, which is designed to deliver the optimal feature set and I/O count needed for restaurants, hotels, sports bars and nightclubs.

With version 2.1, Symetrix solidifies external control by adding full support for the entire family of Modular ARCs, including the K1, SW4, SWK, MIC and XLR models. Both the ARC-MIC and ARC-XLR - which respectively offer a built-in condenser mic and an XLR input source - are totally integrated into the system's Page Station functionality under version 2.1. Each wall panel can function as a self-contained paging station with zone groups and push-to-talk.

All Zone Mix 760 hardware units shipped since December 2007 include an RS-232 port, and version 2.1 software brings a fully-documented third party control protocol for use over IP or the new

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UK - Marl CreativeArc, a division of Marl International, has announced the availability of a new series of dual up and down light fixtures for producing powerful illuminations to enhance any environment.

The 735 Series from Marl is designed to be mounted on a vertical surface and can emit light in two directions, either horizontally or vertically. The new range is suitable for both internal and external installation making simultaneous illumination of both buildings and pathways possible, says the company.

Vibrant effects can be created with a choice of warm white, cold white or RGB with colour mixing at source, creating a shadow-free vivid illumination. The 735 Series can be fitted with different colour light engines top and bottom. The product can be supplied with white, RGB or monochrome red, green or blue LEDs. This enables the sides of buildings to be washed with colourfu

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UK - EcoLEDLighting is returning to The ARC Show with its range of BSI (British Standard's Institute) approved LED downlights - claimed to be the first ever BSI-tested luminaries to fully comply with Part L 1 (A & B) and 2 (A & B) of the UK building regulations.

Looking to build on last year's successful launch of the MR16 LED luminaires, the company now has a wider range of products (including lift lighting and linear lighting) with the additional benefit of BSI compliance to offer.

"I'm delighted to be back at the ARC Show after a very successful year in business," comments Robin Day, managing director of EcoLEDLighting. "Last year visitors were impressed with our high quality, long lasting, low energy fittings. We now have an expanded range and the ARC Show represents the perfect opportunity for us to display our range to the country's leading lighting design

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Denmark - The new smartMAC from Martin, first seen at PLASA 07 in London last September, is billed as "an extremely bright, fanless 150W profile luminaire offering a number of unique performance and economic benefits, not least the ability to reduce operating costs".

Suited for lounges, bars and restaurants, and appropriately silent for noise sensitive environments, smartMAC will liven up any space while saving money on power bills and service and maintenance checks, says the company.

The smartMAC features new fanless thermal management. With no dust and pollutants forced into the fixture, lamp life is optimised, service intervals extended (up to two years with 9000 hour lamp), maintenance kept to a minimum and operation costs reduced.

"The smartMAC is a unique product and a significant step for Martin," states Martin product manager for moving heads, Pet

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USA - Technomad Associates has announced that new versions of its Vienna 16 and Paris 616 weatherproof outdoor loudspeakers are now available and shipping. The Version8 models include upgrades that maximise the loudspeaker output while retaining broad dispersion and clear audio, says the company.

Technomad Vienna 16 and Paris 616 loudspeakers are part of the company's MP Series, a range of weatherproof loudspeakers designed for permanent installation, indoors and outdoors. Popular applications include city walkways, public spaces, tourist attractions, hockey and ice skating rinks, cruise ships, municipal swimming pools, and outdoor community amphitheaters.

The Version8 models add compression drivers that provide an added 3dB of maximum continuous SPL and an added 10dB of dynamic range, ensuring voice intelligibility and musical output at all volume levels.

"These upgrad

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USA - American DJ has debuted the latest 250W moving head in its popular Accu Spot series. The new Accu Spot Pro is "loaded with exciting professional features that provide clubs and establishments with the electrifying effects of a much larger, more expensive DMX moving head, all in an affordable, compact fixture that installs in a cinch".

Among the new features given to Accu Spot Pro are many that are typically found only on 575W or larger units. These include: a second gobo wheel, a separate prism wheel with trapezoid prism and three-facet prism, auto focus, shutter with pulse effect and random strobe, and 0-100% dimming.

"The Accu Spot Pro is great for clubs who may be on a budget but still want an intelligent moving head with premium features," said Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group. "It will also appeal to more moderate-sized

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USA - American Audio's new WM-16, WM-64 and WM-700 Wireless Microphone Systems feature selectable frequencies in multiples (16, 64 and 700, respectively) that make it possible to find a clear channel that's free of interference in any environment, says the company.

The WM Series systems come as complete packages that include a uni-directional electret condenser unit wireless mic, a receiver and 12-volt DC power supply. The systems are available in both handheld or lavalier (with bodypack) versions, making a total of six models in the series. All WM systems have a wide wireless range of up to 150 feet - making them an suitable for DJs, bands, singers, emcees, presenters and entertainers of all kinds, says the company.

The WM-64 and WM-700 systems boast an Auto Scan Receiver, which automatically searches for channels not in use. This ensures that the signal will always be strong

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USA - Allen & Heath will unveil a fifth model in the new ZED range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production, at the forthcoming NAMM show in Anaheim.

The new ZED-24 stereo mixer provides 23 independent sources to the mix, 10 independent outputs, four aux sends (two pre and two post fade), a USB send and return (for PC or Mac recording, playback and effects), a dual stereo input capability, and advanced monitoring facilities.

In addition to 16 mono channels there are four stereo channels, each with a main stereo input on jack sockets, and with the ability to take additional stereo inputs from phono sockets or from the USB audio input, enabling the engineer to control and route any source. ZED-24 features a responsive three-band swept-mid EQ, with an optimised slope for equalising individual instruments. The ZED-24 also features the ne

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UK - Allen & Heath has added iDR0, a new processing unit, to its iLive digital mixing system, and has announced the release of V1.2, the new version of iLive system software.

The iDR0 is a 2U rack unit that provides all the processing features of the iLive system for networked audio systems. Instead of slots for I/O modules, the iDR0 offers two EtherSound ports, which provide all the audio inputs and outputs of the system. It provides a cost effective and compact solution to users who wish to mix common sources for different applications such as FOH and Monitor, or need an additional mix for broadcast or recording that allows full processing and mix capability with the source material, says the company.

The iDR0 unit is modular and uses the same processing PCBs as the iDR10, the 'mix rack' which provides I/O and all processing and mixing functions with the current iLive system

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France - The first arrival in Nexo's new RS (RAY SUB) Series is the RS 15, a low-profile high-output, modular, scalable bass cabinet which is capable of operating in both omni-directional and cardioid modes.

Comprising a 15" transducer with a frequency response of 35Hz - 200Hz in omni or 35Hz- 150Hz in directional mode and a sensitivity of 105db SPL, the RS 15 offers versatility for installations and touring requirements.

The RS15 offers directive subwoofer coverage from a standard bass reflex subwoofer architecture. Simply turning the cabinet vertically or horizontally will change its characteristics from omni to cardioid.

Digital signal processing, via NX242 TDcontrollers, allows the RS15 to display precise cardioid pattern control through the DSP-processed correlation of acoustic distances between transducer and vent sources. These sources are linearly positioned in

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Denmark - The Exterior 200 LED is a long-life programmable luminaire offering full RGB + Amber and White colour mixing. Weatherproofed for the illumination of façades, structures, water features and monuments, it features a comprehensive colour range from 44 high power LEDs and choice of optional spread angles.

Housed in a weatherproof casing, the Exterior 200 LED is suitable for applications where projection distance is limited and is the ideal short-throw complement to the existing Martin Exterior range, says the company.

The Exterior 200 LED can be tucked discreetly into architectural design details of buildings or any other illumination structure and requires minimal service and maintenance. An IP65 rating means the Exterior 200 LED can withstand even the toughest outdoor conditions.

With five coloured diodes (Red, Green, Blue, Amber and White) instead of the usual thre

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UK - Lift Turn Move has added the general purpose Transflex flightcases to its product range. These are currently available in three body heights - the 600 Series (600mm), the 500 Series (500mm) and the 400 Series (400mm high).

This series of flight cases features an improved partition system for instant variation of the internal space. Two partitions are supplied as standard with each case (additionals are available as extras) and these can be slotted in at 12mm intervals along the length of the case.

David King from LTM, comments: "Having successfully sold the Amptown motor cases for several problem free years, we are confident that the Transflex range will be equally successful."

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USA - Danley Sound Labs is introducing the TH-Mini, a tapped horn subwoofer. Featuring a single 12-inch long excursion driver in an enclosure design measuring only 24 inches along its longest side, the TH-Mini is intended for small bands, 'weekend warrior' musicians, houses of worship, corporate events, and entertainment and performing arts venue installations with limited available space.

Mike Hedden, president of Danley Sound Labs noted: "Tom Danley is possibly the most creative audio innovator around. He goes from designing the mammoth Matterhorn to this tiny subwoofer that delivers great sounding low-end."

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Klark Teknik has added a third model to its Square One range - the Square One Splitter. Packaged in a 2U steel chassis, the Square One Splitter combines a simple eight-channel solution with a high-performance, Midas XL8-inspired pre-amp design, making it suitable for applications ranging from concert sound to recording. The new unit was unveiled at the Anaheim Convention Centre during Winter NAMM 2008 this week.

"This new unit reflects the fact that the analogue audio splitter remains the most versatile and cost effective way to distribute audio signals to multiple locations, says Midas and Klark Teknik brand development manager Richard Ferriday. "This is especially relevant where digital and analogue consoles are paired in front of house and monitor configurations, and digital consoles employ different audio transport protocols."

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Germany - Klotz Digital has upgraded its Aeon digital OnAir mixing console and added two new features.

For integration into the studio environment and interfacing with third party equipment, Klotz Digital now offers MADI inferface cards for the Aeon. The MADI cards can be configured to 56 or 64 channel mode.

The second feature is the audio networking of Aeons via OCTO-BUS. This feature provides the opportunity to link several Aeon consoles or connect the console to the Main Control Room (MCR) via simple Cat 5 cabling providing eight bidirectional channels per bus.

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USA - Audio-Technica introduced the Pro 92cW subminiature omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone at the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim. Building on the popularity of the AT892, the Pro 92cW is a low-profile headworn microphone that provides a natural sound in a small, affordably priced package; developed primarily for educational, corporate AV/presentation, broadcast and theatre sound applications, says the company.

The Pro 92cW utilizes a very small condenser capsule, making it suitable for applications requiring minimum visibility. In addition, the Pro 92cW offers an ergonomic, flexible design that is both comfortable to wear and highly secure. Its contoured earpiece stays in place even on the most animated performer/presenter.

The Pro 92cW loops over the ear and includes a bendable boom to allow the user to wear it on either ear; a standard CW cable length of 55 cm; an

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USA - AKG announced the new D4 stage microphone during Winter NAMM 2008. Designed for use with drums, percussion instruments, wind instruments and guitar amps, the new D4 dynamic microphone's rugged all-metal body easily withstands the rigours of active, on stage live performance, says the company.

Featuring AKG's Varimotion diaphragm technology, the D 4 is capable of being fine-tuned with no extra tuning resonators. With custom built capsule mounting, a spring steel wire-mesh grill and an all-metal body, the D4 is billed as a durable and reliable microphone solution for the active demands of live musicians. Additionally, the D4 comes equipped with an integrated stand adapter as well as a mounting bracket, making the unit easily adaptable for almost any instrument including drums, percussion, wind instruments and guitar amps.

"The D4 stage microphone was designed with the

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The Netherlands - Chief Manufacturing has introduced what is claimed to be the industry's first short throw projector mount which is designed for the easy and secure installation of short throw projectors and it will be launched at ISE 2008.

"At ISE, our new WPA short throw projector mount will be integrated with a Sanyo XL50 ultra-short throw projector. These projectors are becoming increasingly popular with integrators needing to work within a diverse number of positions and surfaces and we're delighted to be able to supply the first mounting solution available in the industry. We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand to demonstrate the capabilities of this new product," comments Melinda von Horvath, director of sales and marketing, EMEA at Chief Manufacturing.

The WPA enables users to extend a projector at up to 12.5" (318 mm) from a wall surface, o

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UK Pioneer has announced its new multi-entertainment player and controller, primarily for the mobile DJ and bar market, the MEP-7000.

The MEP-7000 offers a flexible solution specifically with digital music in mind, being compact and easily to transport, yet inheriting the basic functions and features of the popular CDJ series CD Decks, says the company.

The MEP-7000 enables users to play MP3/AAC files stored on various memory formats, along with playback of music from conventional media such as CD/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs. The system can also be setup to playback and mix music automatically using playlists, allowing the system to entertain when no DJ is present.

The MEP-7000 and SEP-C1 are a response to the trend of laptops being utilised by professional DJs. Recent developments have changed the way mobile and club DJs organise and play their music. No longer carrying boxes of v

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The Netherlands - DMi D&M Installation Europe is launching the new Marantz PMD580 1U rackmount Compact Flash memory card recorder at ISEurope 08.

The PMD580 is designed for all manner of enterprise and commercial AV, pro-audio and broadcast applications. As a versatile solid-state recorder/player, its ease of use, low maintenance requirements, robust recording media, and audio and IT connectivity recommend it to applications where operator skill is minimal, says the company.

Professional audio credentials include balanced analogue and digital I/Os on XLR connectors, as well as unbalanced interfaces. Recording is selectable between mono and stereo, and linear PCM and MP3 formats - providing WAV and MP3 file types. For PCM recording, 16 and 24-bit options are available and for MP3, bit rate is selectable between 32 and 384 kbps. Record start and stop times can be scheduled and a

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USA - Digidesign has introduced Mix Rack, a powerful new hardware option for the Digidesign Venue systems that combines all stage, local audio I/O, and DSP processing into a single, compact 11-space rack. With its simplified and lower-priced configuration, Mix Rack is suitable for small- to mid-sized venues, houses of worship, and corporate A/V applications, says the company.

"Venue's explosive growth in the pro touring market has led to a growing demand from professionals working in all kinds of live sound applications," said Robert Scovill, Digidesign's market manager for live sound products at the recent NAMM show. "Many users want to access the power and flexibility of Venue, but may have budget considerations or require a more compact solution. Mix Rack addresses the needs of our growing user base while bringing the unparalleled capabilities of Venue and Pro

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USA - The new Electro-Voice ZX3, launched last week at NAMM, offers "an unprecedented level of lightweight 12" two-way loudspeaker performance for the widest variety of portable and installed applications".

Featuring the new DVX3121 12" woofer and the ND2 neodymium compression driver, ZX3 continues the innovation of the Electro-Voice DVX woofer programme, joining the ranks of EV's ZX series between the 8" ZX1 and the 15" ZX5.

In addition to the high performance drivers, a complete range of optional accessories, including the CB3 array kit, MB3 wall/ceiling mount bracket, HA-3 handle adapter for use with the VSA-1 strong arm mount, and TCA-1 truss clamp adapter, allow ZX3 to be easily and precisely configured in multiple box arrays, mounted on truss or tripods, deployed as monitors, or used as system mains with a subwoofer, says the company.

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  1. Apollo designs new resources
  2. Mackie introduces lightweight amplifiers
  3. Electro-Voice debuts DC-One
  4. Cadac spotlights S-Digital at Frankfurt
  5. Dynacord debuts D-LITE 1000
  6. EV debuts in-wall speaker system
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