USA - Pixled found the recent LDI show an ideal venue to introduce the product range to even more clients.

The LDI judging committee was impressed with Pixled's product line and awarded them Honorable Mention in the LDI2009: Debuting Product Award, Projection category for its PowerPix product. The DMX-compatible PowerPix are strings of high-power RGBW LED pixels. Its power scaling technology ensures that the RGBW pixel modules have a continuous light output of 5W. When configured as a single or dual colour pixel, the modules' light output even equals that of a 10W pixel.

"We would like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth at the LDI2009 show," says Norah de Bekker, sales and marketing for Pixled. "We had a lot of very interesting conversations as well as got to meet with a lot of potential clients and discuss how Pixled products could solve some of their c

UK - AKG and Sound Technology have announced immediate availability of the AKG DMS700 Digital Wireless System covering Channel 38, the future-proof frequency band for radio microphones.

Ofcom's decision to sell off part of the wireless spectrum has caused turmoil in the radio microphone industry with existing Channel 69 systems becoming obsolete from 2012 as the 800Mhz bandwidth is cleared for digital TV use. The new AKG DMS700 Digital Wireless System offers a solution now, securing buyers' investment into the future, says the company.

The ultra-wide tuning bandwidth (548.1Mhz - 697.9Mhz) of the AKG Band 1 system includes Channel 38, the future-proof band already available for licensed radio microphone use in most of the UK. Also available is the AKG Band 2 system (710.1Mhz - 864.9Mhz) covering the current Channel 69.

The DMS700 is a professional wireless system with a host

Denmark - Martin Professional has announced the launch of the Jem ZR44 Hi-Mass, a fog machine capable of precise fog delivery from subtle to massive.

Designed for a variety of settings from small venues to the largest stadiums and arenas, this Jem ZR33 Hi-Mass upgrade is a solid, professional machine that features advanced technology for top-quality performance, including advances in digital functionality, says the company.

This fog effect houses an 1800 W heat exchanger for a massive 1200 cubic metres of dense fog per minute. Continuously operational with a large 9.5 liter fluid container, it can operate for long periods without refilling.

Martin's proprietary soft start technology gives a smooth, low-noise output and an indirect fluid sensing system ensures years of maintenance-free operation.

A DMX interface and multifunctional digital remote make for increased flexibil

Switzerland - Contact microphone manufacturer, Schertler has released the latest addition to its range of Basik pickup packs. The new Basik-Road pack presents the electrostatic contact microphone in a specially designed, eye-catching, padded carrying case made from durable high-density nylon.

Two separate phantom power adapters are also included; a 48V adapter for pro audio and recording studio applications, and a 1.5V AA battery-powered power supply adapter for other applications, including use with hi-fi equipment or PCs. The Basik-Road pack now affords musicians and engineers even greater flexibility by enabling the pickup to be easily adapted for virtually any performance or recording situation, says the company.

With convenience and flexibility in mind, Schertler has also rolled out its newly designed carrying case across the entire Basik range, which includes the Basik-P

USA - Lexicon has started shipping the new PCM92 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor. The PCM92 utilises the latest DSP technology and the finest collection of classic Lexicon algorithms to offer the ultimate processor for live sound and the studio applications, says the company. Delivering 28 mono and stereo reverbs, delays, and modulation effects, flexible routing configurations, and a comprehensive library of over 1200 factory presets, the PCM92 represents "the most advanced audio processor in its class".

"We are confident that our customers will be excited to find that the PCM92 follows in the tradition of the highly acclaimed PCM-Series processors. Whether it is at Front of House or in the recording suite, the PCM92 offers our legendary Lexicon reverbs along with a host of new capabilities that will enhance their ability to produce the most exciting and highest q

The Netherlands - As part of the most innovative line-up of products the company has ever showcased at Integrated Systems Europe, Norway's projectiondesign will be giving a European preview of the highest-resolution projector it has ever made, alongside its first-ever image processing module. These will be complemented by a full line-up of projectors for a wide range of professional applications, while hourly training sessions will underpin the variety of images with a serious educational message, says the company.

Pride of place on the projectiondesign booth will be the new F35 WQXGA, the first projector anywhere in the world to feature Texas Instruments' WQXGA DLP chip. This offers a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels - 78% more than WUXGA. The result is a display of high pixel density that requires fewer projectors to produce "ultra-realistic images with a sharpness and

The Netherlands - Following last year's vsuccessful participation, Alcons Audio will again be exhibiting itspro-ribbon sound systems on 'home-turf', at the forthcoming Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam.

ISE is one of the few shows, where Alcons displays both its product groups at the same time: The general product line and the AV / Digital Cinema product line.

Main focus this year will be on two products, of which one is the already established LR7 micro pro-ribbon line-array system, latest and smallest member of Alcons' successful pro-ribbon line-arrays. Featuring a single 6.5" woofer and the Alcons RBN401 4" pro-ribbon driver in a 15° vertical projection configuration. The 16 ohms impedance and a choice of 90° or 120° horizontal projection, makes the LR7 suitable for A/V projects, where very compact form factor with perfect line-array throw an

Australia - In keeping with their policy of constant product development and creating essential audio interfaces, ARX has announced the addition of the Q Switch Quad Channel Stereo Switcher to itspopular AudiBox range of precision audio tools.

Careful annotation and innovative passive design allows the Q Switch to be used in two modes, 1 : 4 for selecting powered loudspeakers and sub woofers, or 4 : 1 for selecting multiple signal sources in broadcast, installation and studio applications. The Q Switch accepts balanced and unbalanced signals.

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Germany - Loudspeaker systems manufacturer, Fohhn, has announced that the latest version of its powerful system control software, Fohhn Audio Soft 3.0, is now available for download.

Fohhn's networking technology enables up to 255 connected devices with integrated DSP to be controlled and monitored from a central location using a PC/laptop and Fohhn Audio Soft. The software's intuitive, graphic user interface gives direct access to the various DSP functions, provides information on the status of the connected devices and allows sound adaption to the room's architecture and acoustics in real time.

Fohhn Audio Soft 3.0 includes a re-designed user interface that offers "even greater control possibilities". Both active and passive speakers can now be graphically positioned on screen, showing their actual positions in the room. As a result, selecting the correct channel o

Belgium - Barco has announced the launch of the RLM-W6. The RLM-W6 is the world's first three-chip DLP projector with a WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution at the price of a single-chip DLP projector. With an extremely low noise level of 32dB, a power consumption 33% lower than comparable systems and a 6,000 lumens light output, it is a green, ergonomic and cost-conscious choice for boardrooms, lobbies and auditoriums, says the company.

Barco's RLM-W6 premieres the colour saturation and image stability of three-chip DLP technology in applications hitherto mostly reserved for single-chip DLP systems. In addition to its low price, the RLM-W6 offers a minimal total cost ownership due to its low energy consumption. In terms of ergonomics, its near-silent noise level is a significant improvement over competing three-chip DLP systems.

The RLM-W6's WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution gives it the

USA - Elation Professional's new Accent have an adhesive tape backing, which allows them to be mounted on almost any surface in minutes to provide a colourful, eye-popping accent or border of lights, says the company.

The thin, easy-to-use strips are available in two models: RGB and Cool White. The Accent Strip RGB features nine bright red, green and blue LEDs, which produce a smooth field of rich colour palettes through RGB mixing. An included control box allows users to select from seven vibrant colours - red, green, blue, yellow, pink, violet and white - and three operating modes. The Accent Strip CW is equipped with nine bright cool white 6,000K LEDs.

Designed for indoor applications, Accent Strips are suitable for highlighting design elements in nightclubs, bars, restaurants, casinos, limousines, cruise ships and other entertainment venues, as well as in retail stores, di

The Netherlands - The DMT Pixelmesh P37,5 SMD RGB is a full colour LED screen. The frame is constructed from strong and light weight aluminium. Each panel measures 600mm square weighs only eight kilograms and contains 256 pixels on a 37.5mm pitch. Each of the 256 pixels is a RGB three-in-one SMD LED.

The DMT Pixelmesh P37,5 has a built-in power supply, easy locking system (no tools required) and is equipped with Powercon and Ethercon connectors which ensure a stable wiring connection, says the company.

Its slim design, thickness is only 60mm, allows installation in narrow spaces and because of its IP rating of IP54 it is rainproof and therefore suitable for outdoor use.

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UK - Marl has launched MR11 and MR16 LED downlights that use up to 80% less electricity than the halogen equivalents - and in most instances are a direct plug-in replacement. These new products are part of a major expansion of Marl's range of architectural LED lights, which also includes panel lamps, fluorescent tube replacements and highly controllable effect lighting solutions.

According to Marl, replacing standard dichroic halogen lights with its LED products will pay for themselves within a year when operated for 18-24 hours a day, and will last for nearly six years (50,000 hours) continuous illumination.

The Marl 256 series MR16 LED downlight matches the output of a 35W halogen light but draws just 6W. It interfaces with all standard MR16 sockets allowing direct replacements, and in most instances, can be powered from the same 12V AC or DC supply. The modules emit zero ul

USA - The RapcoHorizon Company is showcasing its Road Hog Series of cables at WNAMM 2010. The Road Hog Series includes instrument cables, microphone cables and speaker cables, all designed for heavy-duty use.

Each Road Hog cable is equipped with pure copper conductors encased in a durable, thick jacket that lays flat and coils easily. The instrument cables feature a pure copper 20ga centre conductor and a 95% serve shield. The Road Hog microphone cables are designed with dual 24ga pure copper conductors and a 95% pure copper serve shield. Rounding out the Road Hog line are 14ga speaker cables with stranded twisted pair conductors for low noise operation.

"Road Hog is among the highest selling cable series from the RapcoHorizon family of products," says Lucas McCulley, marketing specialist at The RapcoHorizon Company. "Once a performer uses our Road Hog cable on

UK - Tower Productions of Edinburgh has just taken delivery of the first batch of the new powercube lighting and power system. Offering a saving on transport costs, extra-long run fuel systems, on/off control by timer, or photocell and simple quick one man operation, the system is designed for the outdoor events industry.

The units have a hydraulic mast reaching to 8.5m, wind tested up 80 Km/h and four, adjustable stabilisers. The mast can be rotated through 340° ensuring easy focusing. Illumination is provided from four 1000w metal halide lamps.. The unit can be self-powered or run from another supply.

There is a useful 9.0kVA of auxiliary power. With compact closed dimensions of just 1330 x 1225 x 2330mm and weighing in at only 1180kg, an operator can deliver up to 20 Hydropowercubes on one single truck. The extra large 200-litre fuel tank allows for up to 32 hours runni

USA - Community Professional Loudspeakers has released new pole mount brackets for convenient mounting of their smaller sized R-Series and WET Series loudspeakers to poles, posts or columns. The brackets can be used to attach Community's R.25, R.5 and RMG, and WET W2-218, W2-228, W2-2V8 and W2-2W8 loudspeaker models to poles or columns greater than six inches in diameter.

Designed with Community's weather-resistant construction, the easily-assembled PMB mounting kits bolt together using clamps and 3/4-inch stainless steel banding.

The PMB-1RR bracket is designed to accommodate a single loudspeaker of up to 50lb with vertical down-tilt capability, while the PMB-2RR bracket can be used to mount dual loudspeakers weighing up to 100 lbs in an upper-lower configuration with vertical down-tilt and left-right panning.

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The Netherlands - Ateis Europe is set to further consolidate its position in the public address, voice alarm and commercial audio markets during 2010, starting with its first appearance at the Integrated Systems Exhibition (ISE).

Ateis is an established name in the business sector served by ISE but over the past few years its products and systems have been adopted increasingly by installers and building operators to provide the highest quality sound combined with precise control and zoning.

The Ateis product range was expanded during 2009 to reflect this and now includes products designed specifically for installations at railway stations, sports stadia and exhibition halls.

The UAP G2 stackable, programmable digital audio processor, the next generation of the steerable column array loudspeaker, the Messenger G2, and the Orbit omni-directional line arrays are designed to cre

The Netherlands - At ISE 2010, Calibre is unveiling the all-new HQView range of processors, which includes models capable of performing warp mapping and seamless soft-edge blending of multiple projected images.

"As a company, we have a very well-established reputation for providing ultra-dependable, ultra-high quality products in situations where people's lives can depend on the delivery of the right imaging at the right time," says Tim Brooksbank, chairman at Calibre.

"What is perhaps less well-known is that we also make many products suitable for applications such as corporate AV, where the emphasis is on raising the quality of multiple video sources to a uniformly high standard, and residential systems, where the usage may be more casual but the expectation of quality is getting higher all the time.

"Where the application is not mission-critical, it is

Austria - In an introduction that couples AKG's wireless performance with Harman System Architect's ease of use, AKG recently updated its System Architect plug-in for the HUB 4000 Q to version 3.5 with the introduction of the Harman System Architect 2.1 release.

The professional digital wireless microphone system DMS 700 is now fully integrated into System Architect. Users have the ability to setup and monitor multichannel DMS 700 systems with tools such as 1 Click Setup, RF Monitor, Environment Scan and Offline Configuration. With AKG's 1 Click Setup, the frequency coordination of DMS 700 multichannel systems can be done with ease with just a single click.

The 1 Click Setup allows for optimal frequency coordination for all of AKG's wireless systems. With a single click, the algorithm completes a full frequency coordination by performing an environment/frequency scan, calculat

UK - DB Systems has developed "a revolutionary solution that will help companies save money and reduce their environmental impact when exhibiting at events all around the world".

EcoXpress is a touch-screen based software solution installed on to DB Systems' hardware, either kiosks or regular PCs and screens. The terminals allow event delegates to browse exhibitors' literature onscreen, select what is most relevant to them and then email that information to themselves.

At present, delegates who attend events and exhibitions inevitably collect a library of brochures and various forms of corporate literature. Very often these items are lost, damaged, left behind, thrown away or don't contain the information that the delegate wants.

Oliver Richardson, DB Systems' sales director, says, "As a service supplier, DB understands that budgets are tight. One of the benef

France - To manage field contribution from reporters or to transmit programmes from A to B, typically for STL (studio-to-transmitter links) or SSL (studio-to-studio link) over IP networks, broadcasters face a variety of challenges. They might need to stream audio over building-to-building distances or more likely over long distances, to remote locations (e.g. transmitters).

The transmission line quality and bandwidth they have to cope with might also vary in the same proportions, depending on available network infrastructures.

For that reason, Digigram, as a key manufacturer of IP audio codec equipment, says it is committed to offering its partners and customers the widest range of options when it comes to audio compression algorithms.

Recently, and in addition to existing options, Digigram R&D labs heavily - and successfully - tested the apt-X Enhanced audio compression enc

USA - LEDtronics has announced the latest members in its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient LED replacements for A19-style light bulbs for home and commercial use. The DEC-A19-5X1W DécorLED Series comes with softly diffused, precision domed lensing that directs light at a 95-degree beam, and is available in Warm White (3000 Kelvin) and Pure White (6000K).

These A19-style LED bulbs offer long-term durability, low power consumption, environmental sustainability and money savings, says the company. They run on a flexible voltage range of 85-265 VAC requiring no special adapters, and replace 40W to 50W incandescent bulbs while consuming less than 7 watts of power.

In addition, the series DEC-A19-5X1W DécorLED boasts a colour quality of up to 85 CRI, a horizontal beam spread of around 130 degrees, powerful 416 (XPW) and 340 lumens (XIW) of brightness, easy dr

The Netherlands - ISE 2010 sees LED screen manufacturer, Lighthouse Technologies, launch a new panel for the rental market, the Rn12i/o-SMD, which "heralds a new era for outdoor rental applications".

The Rn12i/o-SMD boasts 5000 nits, 16-bit processing and a 140 degree horizontal viewing angle.

Durability is also a key feature; this model comes with IP65 for both front and rear, and can withstand temperatures as low as -20 degrees and as high as 50 degrees, making it a suitable panel for outdoor rental applications such as concerts and sports events.

The Rn12i/o-SMD is also designed with convenience in mind, says the company, making it an appropriate model for rental operations. Its light weight makes it easy to transport, install and dismantle and a tool-free stacking method simplifies set up.

"Lighthouse screens have always been chosen for their picture qua

Europe - Denon DJ has announced the availability of two new professional DJ products with the arrival in stores of its flagship DN-X1700 mixer and DN-S3700 digital media turntable. Debuted at PLASA and MusicMesse respectively this year, these products represent Denon DJ's new top of the range line up for professionals.

Designed as an ultimate DJ performance tool, the Denon DN-X1700 boasts standards of quality, control and performance exceeding anything that has gone before, says the company. Years of collaboration with top professional DJs around the world have gone into the development and engineering of this. Joining the DN-X1700, the Denon DN-S3700 is a direct drive, digital media turntable and USB / MIDI controller.

The DN-X1700 is a highly ergonomic 4-channel 'industry standard' size tabletop mixer. It's spacious, highly tactile control layout features studio quality 60 m

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