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UK - The Lightfactor stand at ABTT 2009 will be filled with a wide selection of products aimed at core theatre and live performance orientated applications from high profile manufacturers including SGM and LDR from Italy and LightProcessor from the UK. Lightfactor is the exclusive UK distributor for all these products.

One of the highlights from SGM is the new Giotto Digital 1500 fixture. Using a special patented application of DLP technology, the Giotto Digital 1500 combines digital effects generation with a fully-featured moving head fixture. It offers the features of a moving light with an innovative all-digital system for generating graphic effects, whilst maintaining fundamental features like fast movement, brightness, control standards and compact dimensions.

Other SGM products will include the IP65 Genio Fixed and Genio Mobile LED 'bricks' and the full complement of SGM

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UK- Lifting and rigging specialists Lift Turn Move, LTM, will present its extensive range of lifting and rigging equipment including the new LoadGuard electric chain hoists at ABTT 2009.

LoadGuard hoists are available in capacities from 250kg to 5 tonnes, they are available as standard rigging hoists and hoists to higher safety standards- for example the British Hoisting Entertainment Standard BS 7906: Part 1, Category A, and the German Standards BGV D8 Plus or BGV C1 (VPLT SR 2.0) - all of these standards allow some form of load positioning and holding without secondary suspension to support the load.

The hoist comes in modular form, allowing standard hoists to be ordered now for retrofitting later with special components to meet present or future higher integrity standards. The big feature of these hoists are that the clutch is not in the drive train meaning that clutch wear

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USA - American connector specialist Switchcraft has expanded its versatile EH Series range by adding feedthrough connectors for Cat 6 and Cat 5e applications.

Fitted inside housings that mount into 24mm diameter (XLR size) panel cut outs, the new connectors can be supplied with shielded and unshielded feedthrough adapters and all versions comply with TIA/EIA 568B standards. Other features include gold-plated contacts.

Switchcraft's EH Series provides a wide range of audio, data and video connectors all fitted inside easy to install XLR-type housings and the options include fibre-optic, 9 and 15 way D-Sub, FireWire (400 and 800), USB, BNC, RCA/phono, SVHS and 3.5mm mini jack.

(Jim Evans)

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Germany - The DSA series from Dynacord comprises four models: the DSA-8204 (2 x 450 W), the DSA-8206 (2 x 600 W), the DSA-8209 (2 x 900 W) and the DSA-8212 (2 x 1200 W). Designed for fixed installation, these new amplifiers are equipped with Phoenix inputs and outputs, level controls on the rear panel, a switchable 50Hz/18dB high-pass filter, and a ground lift switch.

In addition to rock-solid components and technology, the DSA series offers ease-of-use and a wide range of options. The Power Remote provides a convenient, remote activation of DSA power amplifiers, and all four models in the DSA series support the use of the RCM-810 module, which introduces new possibilities, such as integration with IRIS-Net, which allows for remote control and supervision. A GPIO block also offers the additional advantage of two inputs and outputs for control, and two additional reference output

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USA - Audinate Inc has announced that Bosch Communications Systems has entered into a company-wide license agreement to implement Dante audio networking solution into its products. The agreement allows all Bosch brands including Electro-Voice (EV), Dynacord, Telex, Midas, Klark Teknik and Bosch to incorporate Dante.

"Dante will become the foundation of our Common Audio Protocol (CAP) communications solution across the Bosch Communication Systems companies," said Bill Scott, vice-president of engineering and technology for Bosch Communications Systems. "We selected Dante because of its ease-of-use, lower latency and scalability."

Audinate's patent-pending Dante solution provides a no-hassle, self-configuring, plug-and-play digital audio network that uses standard Internet Protocols. Dante is a scalable solution that works on both 100Mbits and 1Gigabit Ethern

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UK - Polar Audio is exhibiting a number of exciting new products at the forthcoming London International Music Show. As UK distributor, Polar Audio will show new products from Gallien Krueger (GK), Dynacord and beyerdynamic.

The LIM show will be held at Excel London from 11-14 June. Products being introduced at the show include GK's new Fusion 550 tube bass-head, the new GK MB2 ultra-light bass-head and the GK Goldline series which includes the GLX series bass enclosures and Goldline 500 bass-head. Also being exhibited is Dynacord's new D12-3 three-way active speakers and beyerdynamic's Opus 600 wireless radio mic system.

The Fusion 550 head is GK's first ever valve amp, a six-stage valve pre-amp with a generous 500W of power and the added feature of motorized faders, allowing the user to store two different tone settings.Polar Audio is also exhibiting the new Dynacord D12-3 t

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UK - Zero 88 will be showcasing its latest control products at the forthcoming Showtech exhibition in Berlin and the ABTT show in London, with particular focus on products designed for theatrical applications.

Taking centre stage at both shows will be the new theatrical lighting console ORB. Designed to provide innovative control of latest LED, moving head and video system technology the ORB combines extreme flexibility, incredible capability and contemporary styling to create a dedicated control solution for those operating in professional theatrical environments.

Also featuring is the latest member of Zero 88's popular Jester consoles. The Jester TLXtra brings the power and flexibility of these popular consoles to those operating in smaller theatre spaces.

In addition, visitors to the ABTT show will see Version 2 of the LightFactory PC based lighting control software. Vers

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UK - Earlier this year, Selecon joined Strand Lighting under the umbrella of the Entertainment Group within Philips Professional Luminaires and this year's ABTT show in London will see the two lighting companies exhibit side by side for the fist time.

Selecon will be showing its comprehensive range of theatrical and display luminaires including the new Selecon Display Profile which delivers accurate beam shaping, two beam angles ranges, 15°-35° and 25°-50°, and precision projection optics. Designed around Selecon's core principles of precision, performance, simplicity and safety, the SDP combines high light output and beam quality with the capability to record and maintain design specifications, control and consistency.

Also on show will be the Rama 80V 175 High Performance Fresnel which produces a beam approaching the visual output of a mains voltage 2.0kW Fre

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USA - Norway's projectiondesign is using InfoComm 09 to demonstrate its broadest range of 3D stereoscopic projection solutions. A total of four different displays will be showing 3D stereo content in different configurations and different applications.

"We are placing so much emphasis on the technology at InfoComm because of the increasing demand for stereoscopic projection. InfoComm is the perfect event to exhibit all of these opportunities to our partners, integrators and end-users alike," comments Anders L°kke, international marketing and communications manager at projectiondesign.

"It is important for projectiondesign to demonstrate and offer a wide range of 3D solutions because there are many ways of delivering a realistic stereoscopic system using video projection. Our goal is to suit different applications and different budgets, and these are all bein

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Denmark - A new version of Martin Professional's Windows-based LightJockey lighting controller is now available - LightJockey v.2.9.1. Notable changes in the new version include Vista 32-bit compatibility and new fixture updates, as well as other upgrades.

LightJockey will now recognize Windows Vista (32-bit only) as an operating system and allow for Universal USB/DMX interface configuration and use when running under Windows Vista.

Fixture additions/upgrades include: Martin MAC III Profile (basic 16-bit); Martin Extube single segment with HSI, HSIC and RGBW control; Profiles for 16-bit control of RBG fixtures (includes profile for one 16-bit RGB unit and four 16-bit RGB units). Other improvements include an update of the driver for the Universal USB/DMX interface, bug fixes and more.

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Harris Corporation will demonstrate an array of digital AV solutions at InfoComm 2009 this month at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando. Merging traditional broadcast and IT technology, Harris provides AV solutions for markets such as educational institutions, corporations, houses of worship, stadiums and arenas and restaurants - enabling AV operations to implement efficient advanced media workflows that potentially open new revenue streams.

"The strength and capability of Harris digital broadcast products fully support growth in new markets including AV, based on a complete portfolio of networking, infrastructure, test and measurement and other solutions that enable cost-effective, fully integrated advanced media workflows," said Tim Thorsteinson, president of Harris Broadcast Communications. "In particular, recent Harris digital signage wins in

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USA - LEDtronics has introduced G15-Style DécorLED lamps that consume less than 1 watt and directly replace 10W incandescent bulbs. The DEC-G15E12 series of globe-style clear-lens with standard candelabra-based LED light bulbs provide architects, entertainment designers and other lighting professionals with the means to integrate ornamental illumination into maintenance-intensive applications, says the company.

These solid-state G15 DécorLED lamps are available in extra pure white (5000K) or extra warm white (3000K). 18 discrete LEDs are optimally configured to disperse light in an omnidirectional 270°-wide beam, with each high-intensity LED incorporating optical-grade epoxy to produce vivid illumination between 25.4 to 27.4 lumens, depending on model number.

A moulded polycarbonate, UV-protected and shatter-resistant 1.9"-diameter globe protects the LED

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UK - Shure Distribution UK (SDUK) announced the launch of the Shure Professional Headphone range at LIMS 09. The new range arrives in the UK with three models, the SRH240, SRH440 and SRH840. They represent Shure's first foray into the headphone market and range from entry level and home recording offerings to premium quality professional headphones.

The SRH240 headphones are the entry level headphones in the new series. They are designed for general listening and monitoring applications and offer powerful bass response and clear highs.

The SRH440 headphones are for professional home recording and studio monitoring applications. They offer an enhanced frequency response that delivers accurate audio across an extended range. The detachable single-side cable and collapsible construction promises a high level of comfort and portability.

The flagship headphone model is the SRH840

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USA - EAW has introduced the MicroSub stage subwoofer, the latest offering in the company's MicroWedge Series of stage monitor products. The single-15" enclosure is a versatile stage and small venue subwoofer, designed to address the environment of onstage low frequency demands - sonic territory that often goes ignored by stage monitor setups.

The MicroSub can be configured and interlocked in a wide range of different combinations - by itself, with other MicroSubs or with other MicroWedge units. Small pads and recesses are located on its sides, top and bottom. The loudspeaker is mounted at a 45-degree angle and the cabinet height is exactly half of the cabinet width when the MicroSub is laid flat (features which facilitate a variety of arrangement options).

Due to its small profile, it can serve as a side-fill monitor, particularly in a club setting: the 13" height a

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USA - This year, TMB will launch several new and products at InfoComm. These include: UberPan from Green Hippo - advanced multi-server control system that allows multiple Hippotizers to work as one, creating a single virtual canvas; amBIENT XC from amBX - the ambient lighting control system for the creation and delivery of immersive entertainment experiences; ProFan - high velocity DMX fan with detachable remote for manual control. Truss; ProPlex RMT - Remote Media Transceiver System; ProPlex GBS - GigaBit Switch; ProShell - Professional RJ45 housing, and Solaris CF-35 strobe.

TMB will also be showing a selection of popular products for the entertainment professional, including: AC Power power distribution boxes; Color Kinetics LED fixtures; curveLED transparent flexible video displays; DMX Data Lynx four-universe DMX console switcher and backup; Kinesys Libra loadcell and Eleva

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USA - Norway's projectiondesign returns to InfoComm to showcase its broadest range of projection solutions. The company will lift the wraps off the FL32 projector, projectiondesign's first solid-state LED-based projection system that uses the company's new RealLED technology resulting in "greatly enhanced image performance and ultra-low maintenance". The FL32 is set to greatly reduce operating costs, and features a 100,000-hour life illumination system, says the company.

Since making its global debut at last year's InfoComm, projectiondesign's active stereoscopic 3D projector, the F10 AS3D has earned worldwide praise from the audio visual and visualization community for its ability to provide convincing and compelling 3D imagery from a single, portable device. This year the company will be showing the F10 AS3D, as well as F32 and F22 3D stereo projectors using INFITEC

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USA Tomcat will be on hand for this week's InfoComm Exhibition in Orlando, featuring their latest products: Sky, Edge and (core). Tomcat is also partnering with InterAmerica Stage, a specialty equipment company that provides rigging and show system solutions to the broadcasting and entertainment industry, in their promotion of SkyDeck. SkyDeck is a modular wire grid system that provides safe access to theatrical lighting, audio cables, loudspeakers, stage rigging, and effects.

Accompanying the InterAmerica SkyDeck system is Tomcat's Sky product. Sky is a ladder beam truss product with a sturdy spigot connection. It is designed for light, medium and heavy duty applications over short and large spans. It utilises a 'Star Connection' system or can also be connected direct and has a range of accessories making it ideal for building grid structures and modular trusses. Its ladders ar

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UK - Stage Electrics will exhibit at the first ever Excite! (24-25 June) at London's Earls Court, the new name for the Exhibiting Show.

Technical products on the stand will include: Stage Electrics' new LED screens with a colour spectrum of 1 billion colours, designed for indoor or outdoor use at sporting events, product launches and concerts; The Arkaos media server designed to seamlessly run real time video performances; Rosco Lite Pad HO - a bright and lightweight 'everywhere light' for TV and photography shoots, and Truss from Prolyte.

Anna Western, divisional sales manager at Stage Electrics comments: "We are thrilled to be exhibiting at the inaugural Excite! as we feel it is a dynamic environment in which to highlight the diversity of technical and creative expertise our Live Events division can offer."

(Jim Evans)http://www.stage-electrics.co.u

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USA - QSC unveiled its new Q-Sys DSP platform to the industry at large for the first time at this week's InfoComm in Orlando, Florida.

Q-Sys takes an evolutionary step forward within the realm of DSP and integration, providing digital audio signal routing and processing technology combined with complete system monitoring and control. Q-Sys can easily meet the needs of applications ranging from the largest imaginable to those much smaller in scope and allotted budget, says the company.

"From concept to finished product, Q-Sys was developed every step of the way by some of the brightest minds in professional audio," said QSC director of marketing Evan McKenzie. "Known for their development of CobraNet and other groundbreaking products and technologies, the team of engineers from Peak Audio in Boulder, Colorado joined QSC in 2006, and have been working since that t

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Sweden - Lake has announced the availability of version 5.3 of the Lake Controller software with accompanying new firmware for the Lab.gruppen PLM Series Powered Loudspeaker Management systems. Version 5.3 brings several new features along with increased performance and stability, and can be used by all existing Dolby Lake Processor users as well as operators of PLM Series products.

Among numerous updated functions, the new Lake Controller software adds functionality to set the profile for the PLM's ISVPL (Inter-Sample Voltage Peak Limiter). The profile tunes the ISVPL limiter to be optimised for different frequency bands. By tailoring attack and release times for ISVPL, different frequency bands sonic performance can be increased. The Sub/LF profile adds punch and tightness to all sub and low frequency bands. The Sub/LF profile is recommended for all bands with a low pass of 30

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USA - The new Christie Spyder X20 video processor debuted at Infocomm 2009 "Available in two models, the Spyder X20 will bring to market the flexibility of a universal routing switcher and the versatility of a powerful video processor for mid-size applications that have multi-windowing, multiple displays and processing requirements," says the company.

The Spyder X20 includes the matrix switching and integrated source monitoring functionality of the Christie Vista URS. It also includes all of the existing features of the Vista Spyder, such as high-end presentation capabilities and an intuitive and easy-to-use interface that appeals to experienced and new customers.

New to the Spyder family is the unmatched 20 megapixel bandwith feature, which is available in both of the models; the Spyder X20-1608 and the Spyder X20-0808. Both models support blending, windowing, mixin

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USA - Aviom has introduced its Pro64 Network Manager PC application at this week's InfoComm. While the Pro64 Series is designed with a simple, front-panel user interface that makes it possible to design sophisticated networks without PC-based programming, the company is introducing a software control application this year for those users who desire centralised control and status monitoring.

This new intuitive, easy-to-use graphical interface provides global and device-specific information to the user, allowing simple management of even complex audio networks, says the company. With Pro64 Network Manager, users have remote control of every Pro64 device in a network using a PC connected to the I/O module set as the Control Master. Both network settings and audio parameters for each device can be managed from one location, simplifying network management, streamlining the workflow,

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The Netherlands - Cuelux, the new platform-independent software lighting controller from Visual Productions is now available from stock. The first batch of Cuelux has already been shipped out across Europe to a range of dealers including those that are positioned to feed the webshops, as ecommerce is an easy route for Cuelux to reach its intended audience, says the company.

Designed to suit the entry level market, Cuelux is a DMX512 lighting controller for intelligent lights, LED, dimmers, lasers and various other effects; it is shipped with an affordably priced USB-to-DMX adapter cable. Cuelux is multi-platform and can run on Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. Care has been taken to design Cuelux' 100% touch-screen compliant graphical user-interface to reflect the functionality of the industry standard control boards. Programming the lights through the Cuelux cue-list system is id

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Hungary - GE Lighting has announced the launch of its new range of High Output LED retrofit lamps.

"Unlike many retrofit LED lamps on the market today, the new lamps from GE maintain a high standard of colour quality and do not compromise on light output," says Andrew Davies, LED senior product manager. "Very significantly, they are designed to fit the international standard size & shape for the lamps they are intended to replace, meaning users will not get unpleasant surprises when attempting to retrofit them into existing sockets."

Included in the range is a GU10 lamp. Consuming only 4 Watts of power, the GU10 offers "superior beam intensity to a 20 watt halogen GU10 lamp, whilst matching the wide flood beam angle given by halogen". This allows for 80% energy saving to be achieved. Colour temperature is a warm white 3100K whilst colour rendering

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