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UK - Hawthorn has taken delivery of its Liteware RGB battery LED uplighters, which were recently awarded ABTT's lighting product of the year.

The LED battery powered uplighters are completely cable free and entirely battery powered, thus allowing complete freedom of use, whatever the venue or event. They have a generous 24 hour running cycle in colour changing mode and only take six hours to recharge.

Liteware's LED uplighters offer full RGB colour mixing and wireless DMX control with a light output is similar to a Pixelpar. They have 50 preset colours (Lee and Rosco), 20 built in fades and snaps and a 16 bit dimmer curve for smooth fade effects.

Hawthorn's stainless steel LED uplighters are flight cased in groups of six and all the flight cases are pre-wired so the fittings are easily recharged by just plugging in the flight case, making it very easy to recharge the units o

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Germany - At ProLight&Sound this year, Visual Productions will be focusing on the launch of its entry-level software lighting control programme, Cuelux.

Visitors will be able to tryout this platform-independent piece of software lighting control on either a Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows. Cuelux is a DMX512 lighting controller for intelligent lights, LED, dimmers, lasers and various other effects; it is shipped with a USB-to-DMX adapter cable.

Key to the design of Cuelux is its graphical user-interface. It is specially designed to reduce the amount of time required to learn how to operate the software.

Alongside this new product Visual Productions continues to develop itsother products and will also be displaying the Duple: a USB to DMX-512 dual output and input hardware interface. The Duple enables both VisualDMX and Canvix lighting control softwares to send and receive DMX.

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USA - FocusTrack, the production lighting documentation system, will be at the USITT Stage Expo in Cincinnati this week; visitors to stand 81 will be the first to see the new FocusTrack 2.00, which adds compatibility with ETC Eos and MA grandMA consoles.

In the more than three years since its first introduction, FocusTrack has been put to use on countless shows, allowing lighting designers and their teams to precisely document the show lighting - including focus of conventional and moving lights, cue looks, rig data and more- to allow them to maintain the look over a long run, bring the show back into rep, re-focus it on tour or re-create it elsewhere in the world. FocusTrack is currently in use on shows including Billy Elliot in London, New York and Australia, Mary Poppins in New York and on tour, Frost/Nixon and The Wizard of Oz touring the US, and Miss

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Australia - LSC Lighting Systems has announced the release of the latest addition to the Redback family of dimmer racks. The new Redback 12 dimmer provides 12 channels at 10A with 100% Duty Cycle in only 2RU of height.

The concept behind the Redback project was to produce a feature rich, high quality reliable dimmer in a small compact footprint at a very affordable price, says the company. After extensive development and product testing, LSC is confident that they have delivered these objectives. The Redback range is designed for mass manufacture resulting in a reduced overall build price and hence sale price, without compromising quality.

The Redback 12-channel dimmer is fully compliant with the new RDM (Remote Device Management) protocol, allowing remote configuration from any RDM compatible controller. This new functionality will also soon be available as a free software up

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UK - TOA, a company which boasts 50 years' experience in the development of emergency broadcast systems in Japan, has now introduced a system that fully integrates emergency and general-purpose broadcast functions.

TOA's VM-3000 Series is a highly cost-effective combined emergency voice alarm system and public address system. The VM-3000 Series is ideal for small and medium-sized applications, such as shopping centres, retail stores, nursing homes, schools and fitness clubs. It incorporates such emergency voice alarm functions as continuous speaker line monitoring and a built-in voice alarm.

This easy to install and set-up, all-in-one system also offers PA broadcasting, paging and BGM functions that operate with uncompromisingly high audio quality to ensure consistently high intelligibility, say TOA Corporation UK.

The VM-3000 Series is digitally audio processed and controll

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Germany - Rigging Europe will show several new products at the 2009 Prolight + Sound Show in Frankfurt. Highlights will include the worldwide launch of the new Kinesys Evo vari-speed hoist controller from the UK, plus the latest Lodestar and Coffing chain hoist products from Columbus McKinnon.

Rigging Europe is a new company formed from a partnership between two of Europe's most experienced and well respected sales companies - Louis Reyners from the Netherlands and Sonoss from France. Conceived as a one-stop rigging supplier, RE works all over Europe embracing multiple entertainment industry sectors - concert touring, theatre, film and TV, corporate and special events and installations and venues of all types - distributing a full range of the highest quality rigging and automation products from leading international brands.

The Evo is the new precision variable speed chain ho

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Germany - For the first time this year, distributor Mega Audio will be showing a range Turbosound's loudspeakers on its stand at ProLight&Sound (Frankfurt, 1-4 April), having just been appointed as the company's new German distributor.

Turbosound will be showing its TCS series sound contracting products, and its Flex Array system in both flown and ground-stacked configurations.

The TCS series is a complete range of installation products ranging from a large-format double 18" subwoofer and two single 15" arrayable subs, through 12" and 15" active/passive two-way mid-highs to an ultra-compact 6.5" passive model. Turbosound has also developed a high power three-way switchable bi-amp / tri-amp loudspeaker to provide contractors with a full complement of solutions, rounded out with a ceiling speaker for background sound applications.

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Spain - Ecler has launched the Nest 106 architectural cabinet, a two-way full range speaker with integrated 100V line transformer designed for background music and public address in a variety of installations such as shopping malls, retail stores, schools, hotels, industries, offices, museums or conference rooms.

The shape of the Nest 106, with a front panel in the shape of a partial sphere and the back in the shape of a triangular pyramid, permits a wide variety of potential installations, ranging from an individual sound box fitting perfectly in a corner to several units to make portions of a sphere or even a complete sphere. Additionally, the grille of the Nest106 can easily be painted as required.

The Nest 106 can operate at 8 ohms or at 100W in 7, 10, 15 or 30W power mode, and features Euroblock connection, accessories for wall mount and IP54 for outdoor installation.

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Germany - Bosch Communications Systems has announced the release of IRIS-Net V2.0. Since its debut in 2002, IRIS-Net has been used in thousands of high-profile and cutting-edge live, touring, and installed applications around the world. IRIS-Net V2.0 continues to expand IRIS-Net's array of features by adding new devices such as EV REV Wireless Microphones.

IRIS-Net V2.0 also brings FIR-Drive technology front and centre. EV's FIR-Drive combines transducer development, FIR processing, and optimised DSP protection algorithms to create a holistic approach to system development. IRIS-Net V2.0 provides additional FIR-Drive controllers, a new Peak Anticipation limiter, and new speaker settings for EV concert sound products to take sound and performance to a whole new level, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

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Germany - Luminex will be exhibiting their lighting control equipment at Frankfurt's ProLight & Sound exhibition. Luminex will display its latest innovations and enhancements: the New Ethernet-DMX4 MkII and LumiNet Monitor V2 Software.

Launched at the beginning of the year, the Luminex Ethernet-DMX4 MkII is a 4 way ArtNet node that comes with 4 shielded and fully isolated DMX inputs/ouputs, plus all the well known features of the Ethernet-DMX range firmware. The unit can be managed through its front panel, through its built in web site, or through the new LumiNet Monitor V2 software. "The Ethernet-DMX4 MkII offers the reliability and flexibility of Luminex product in a very affordable way."

Visitors will find the company's product range on Focon's booth (Hall 9 - A40), and can visit staff on the Sonoss booth (Hall 9 E86).

(Claire Beeson)

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Germany - Alcons Audio will demonstrate its latest innovations including the LR7, the smallest addition to its L-series pro-ribbon line arrays at ProLight+Sound.

LR7 is a micro-sized line-array system, designed to be used in stacked or flown configuration, for both portable and permanent installations. With a width of 3 CD's and a height of 1,5 CD's, the LR7 is suitable for A/V projects, where very compact form factor with perfect line-array throw and imaging are required.

In what has become a regular feature on its ProLight + Sound stand, Alcons will exhibit a new 'design study', providing a glimpse of its R+D activities by displaying assembled prototype developments, some of which may be applied to future products.

To enable visitors to get an idea of the quality performance of Alcons sound systems, low-SPL demo's will take place on the stand, with the VR8 compact monitor

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Germany - At ProLight+Sound, Philips will show the latest additions to its FastFit range. With over 50 fixtures, put on the market by 19 different OEMs, the Philips FastFit range has increased greatly since the introduction in 2006.Following therecent launch of two halogen lamps - Philips 750/115 FastFit and Philips 800/230 FastFit, are three new additions. Philips MSD Gold 300/2 MiniFastFit and Philips MSR Gold 700/2 MiniFastFit have expanded the lower wattage group of the seriers. A smaller lamp base, so-called MiniFastFit, is installed to enable the design of even more compact fixtures.

The MSR Gold 2500/2 FastFit lamp enlarges the series of higher wattage discharge lamps. This new high wattage FastFit lamp concept has an arc size of 9.5 mm and an efficacy of 77 lm/W.

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Blue Sky has introduced two new components to its full line of monitoring solutions: SUB 212 400-Watt Push-Pull Active Subwoofer and the SAT 8 300-Watt, Compact Mid-Field Monitor.

The SUB 212 is designed to be an integral part of the monitoring system, enabling a studio monitor, such as the SAT 8, to be positioned for the best imaging, and the SUB to be positioned for the best bass response, says the company.

"Our customers were asking for a powerful system that was similar to the Sat 12 and Sub 15, but in a smaller package," said Blue Sky vice-president Chris Fichera. "The Sat 8 and Sub 212 will address those applications."

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Communications Specialties is consolidating its two fibreoptic product lines, Fiberlink and Pure Digital Fiberlink, into one cohesive entity known as Fiberlink.

"We have a brilliant brand in Fiberlink with excellent industry-wide recognition," states Derek Miranda, director of marketing. "Our customers have always referred to each of our fibre optic offerings as Fiberlink. It was time to strengthen our connection to our customers through a strong, homogenous and recognizable brand."

"There was a time when it was very important to clearly differentiate the two core fibre optic technologies that we provided to our customers, digital and analog, because we have always been at the forefront of the technology," says John Lopinto, president and CEO. "Now that digital fibre optic technology has become the foundation for all of our fibre optic

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Germany - Wireless Solution Sweden is preparing to show its latest additions to the W-DMX product line at Pro Light + Sound next month. The company will be showing three new products: the W-DMX UglyBox, the W-DMX ToolBox Pro with Dongle, and the W-DMX BlackBox S-2000.

The W-DMX UglyBox which can be attached to a belt with its built-in lanyard connector, measures the presence of DMX, the signal strength, and even a signal strength history monitor to gauge signal stability. The unit is built for rugged conditions and is adaptable for any W-DMX antenna, says the company.

The W-DMX ToolBox Pro with Dongle is Co-Existence software with an antenna calculation tool. The software ensures that the co-existence of multiple wireless protocols remain in harmony.

The BlackBox S-2000, a double universe transmitter, a 19" 1U Rack unit is prepared for ACN Lite, ETC-NET and Strand ShowN

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USA - CAD developer Design & Drafting has released LD Assistant 08.5 with sACN support. This allows consoles that support ACN to connect with LD Assistant over a local network. Consoles include those from Electronic Theatre Controls that support ETC's Net3. "I believe that you will see GrandMa, Strand, Pathway, CK and other manufacturers moving to the ACN protocol. With the ease of use that ACN brings to the table, it just makes sense," says Florin Nitu, programmer and VP of Design & Drafting.

Included in the release is an enhanced Jands Vista and Vista PC connection using Art-Net. This connection allows user to connect and operate both Vista PC and LD Assistant 08.5 on the same computer, without needing any dongles.

Other new features include Save Views in any of the three Simulators for quick return, named views support, more moving light profiles, gobos, textures

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The Netherlands - XLNT Advanced Technologies has launched the PowerMotion DS8 Pro and Pro Plus Series of solid state motion controllers. The first public showing of the DS8 Series will be at the ProLight&Sound trade show in Frankfurt - with German distributor CAST, C. Adolph & RST Distribution.

Each DS8 motion controller can control up to eight direct or low voltage control chain hoists, and features a Solid State MCB per individual motor/channel plus adjustable maximum power output up to 9 Amps. The highest level of safety and protection is provided by the PL D, ISO 13849-1 and SIL2 compliant Emergency Stop System.

The DS8 Series is available in two types - for direct control and for low voltage control chain motors. Each type also comes in a choice of two versions. The 'Pro' version provides full hoist control for all typical professional rigging applications. The 'Pro Plus'

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UK - TOA Electronics Europe returns to the International Firex show this year with the most comprehensive range of audio products it has ever offered to the fire and security communities. The company will show a range of solutions for public address and voice alarm as well as emergency evacuation applications, with the emphasis on networkability, scalability, and ease of use.

"All of TOA's PA/VA systems have fireman's microphone options, and are easy to integrate with fire detection systems," says Brett Downing, sales & marketing director, TOA Europe. "That makes International Firex the perfect place to demonstrate not just the technology inside our products, but the way in which they make life simpler for installers and end-users alike."

Among the highlights on TOA's Firex stand will be the new VM-3000 PA/VA system, designed as a cost-effective solution fo

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Germany -, Prolyte will debut four new products at ProLight&Sound in Frankfurt.

Prolyte Space Roof is a a modular roof system; Prolyft Mark IIIis the latest version of the Prolyft hoist; Prolyft Controllers are a new range of high-end but affordable controllers, and there will also be more in the Prolyft Rigging hardware line.

Also on display will be established Prolyte trussing products and Stage DEX.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - PLASA Focus will provide visitors with an opportunity to see an important UK product debut from PRG Distribution. The revolutionary product from SpotlessLight will also be revealed at PLASA Focus, Leeds.The Spotlesslight attaches to your digital projector and uses it as the light source; it then emits and reads infrared light to detect and track performers or objects on a stage within the projector's throw area.

The onboard engine then processes this information in real time in order to instruct the projector to map projected light back on to the performer or object - even while the performer is moving. Additionally, the Spotlesslight can function in the reverse mode (projecting only around the object or performer), or a combination of both modes. The light projected back on to the performer can be white light or it can be from Spotlesseffects - hologram-like special effect

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UK - FeONIC Plc, the UK audio technology company, has announced the launch of its latest F-Series range of Audio Drives that are able to transform everyday building, office and household surfaces into high quality audio speakers.

Unlike traditional speaker technology that relies on a moving coil, the F-Drive is powered by an exceptionally powerful magnetostrictive smart material that when placed on a resonant surface - such as a table top, glass, plasterboard or metal sheeting - causes the whole surface to vibrate, thereby turning it into a high quality loudspeaker with omni-directional, evenly distributed output, say FeONIC.The performance stats for the F-Series are likewise significant, it being able to range from 80Hz to 20Khz allowing it, for example, to match the performance typically experienced through a high-end home entertainment surround sound system.

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UK - White Light has announced the launch of Fusion 672 from Illieum, which the company, as exclusive UK distributor, will exhibit at the forthcoming PLASA Focus, Leeds (28-29 April 2009).

Billed as "the next generation of LED lighting effect", Fusion 672 is a rugged, lightweight batten - just over 1m long and weighing just over 3kg - each Fusion 672 contains 432 (72x6) individually controllable tri-colour LEDs with an ultra-wide viewing angle. Battens can be arranged in any pattern with the units oriented horizontally or vertically, packed tightly together or spaced apart to allow lighting through the array. Fusion 672 can serve as a video display, a lighting fixture, a light sculpture or anything in-between, say White Light.

Setup of even the most complex systems is easy: units are daisy-chained together by standard Cat5e cable. The layout of the units is specified

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Germany - City Theatrical products will be on display at ProLight&Sound on the stand of its new German distributor, LTH.

Products on display will include SHoW DMX, the wireless DMX system, and two new LED lighting fixtures: the iW Blast TR Lighting Kit (a variable colour temperature white LED lighting kit for film, video, and photography), and the MasterBlast (an RGB LED party and event light equipped with battery power and wireless data).

Also on display will be the AutoYoke, a professional quality automated yoke for the ETC Source Four and other lighting fixtures, along with a range of lighting accessories. Representatives from City Theatrical will be on hand to demonstrate Lightwright, the lighting paperwork tool, and all the other City Theatrical products.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - OHM will be featuring its compact sound systems at the forthcoming PLASA Focus including the BootiQue, described as "the ultimate small venue solution".

The BootiQue is a packaged professional sound system in a box. The 10" active band-pass subwoofer is powered by a 200W amplifier with two 85W amplifiers, contained in the same cabinet, to power up to eight BootiQue speakers. The amplifiers have an auto power facility which ensures complete silence from the speakers when no signal is present. Input gains can be set independently for the bass and mid/high and the input sensitivity selector ensures that a range of signal sources can be used including CD, computer or MP3. Input connectors are Phono, USB, RJ45 and iPod mini jack. Other controls are ground lift, phase reverse and EQ. Additionally, a fire alarm mute connector enables the BootiQue to be installed int

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