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UK - Following on from the major industry and consumer interest at the PLASA show, the new HK Audio compact PA system, Elements, has also proved itself a big hit with both users and resellers, says distributor JHS.

There are now eight Elements dealers UK wide, all of which have been impressed, not only with the systems performance and practicality, but also with the impressive 'silent salesman' POS Interactive Workstation, an essential part of the HK Audio Elements dealership package.

Alastair McFarlane, of KLS Entertainment in Falkirk says, "Without doubt this is the most versatile system that we've ever seen - so compact and so easy to set up. You always get quality from HK Audio, but this exceeds all expectations."

A completely adaptable, modular PA system, ELEMENTS provides all you need to configure the perfect solution for any situation, and thanks to its uniq

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USA - Elation Professional will be introducing more than 20 new products at LDI, but the company's activities at the show won't stop there. Elation will also be providing lighting professionals with learning tools that will help them navigate their way through two of the most important trends shaping the lighting industry: video walls and lighting control software.

The company will be conducting a series of EDU learning sessions on Friday 22 October and Saturday 23 October at the Elation LDI Demo/Training Room N107. The Video & Lighting Control Software sessions will be offered at 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5pm Friday and Saturday; while the LED video wall sessions run 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm both days.

The Video & Lighting Control software sessions will be conducted by product specialists from different manufacturers. Intended as educational events, they will not focus on 'sell

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UK - The Harting Han-Modular series of industrial connector inserts allows event installers in the theatre, concert and AV sectors to create high-density connectivity and cabling solutions with total signal handling flexibility - including audio, video, communications, data and power - in a range of rugged IP65/67 hoods and housings suitable for harsh handling conditions.

Multiple contact style modules can be mixed to suit particular needs. Multi-pin modules can support analogue and digital audio transfer. Various coaxial modules can handle SDI and HD-SDI video. A full range of power modules allows current handling from a few amperes through to 100 A. RJ45 data modules allow Cat 5 10/100 Mbit/s or Cat 6e 1 Gbit/s Ethernet transfer via Harting patch leads.

The integrated screening design of the HanGigabit Ethernet module allows secure signal and power modules to be densely pack

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USA - Liberty AV Solutions has introduced the Intelix DIGI-SCAL-11x2 HD switcher, scaler, and format converter.

As a master distributor of Intelix products, Liberty AV offers the 11x2 device as part of its ongoing commitment to making the transition from analogue to digital that much easier. Packing the power of three different processors into a single RU chassis, the switcher/scaler/format converter provides switching between 11 different AV components, scales these sources up to 720p or 1080p, and converts signals to HDMI to bring seamless integration into any HD environment.

Outfitted with composite video, S-Video, component video, VGA, and stereo audio inputs, as well as DVI, HDMI, and optical audio inputs, the DIGI-SCAL-11x2 offers a generous template of control ranging from that found on the front panel to other choices of either IR, RS232, or a wireless remote that ship

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USA - Christie is showing its new premium 4K DLP Cinema Solaria series projectors at ShowEast in Orlando, FL this week, following its successful preview last month at IBC.

At ShowEast last year, the company introduced the world's first Series II 2K 1.2" DLP Cinema projector, designed around a fast and cost effective 4K upgrade path. Continuing its tradition of innovation and industry firsts, Christie is now offering even more choice for exhibitors with its enhanced 4K solution for premium screens.

"While there are many options available on the market for 4K, Christie is committed to designing products for exhibition that will protect their technology investment now and well into the future," comments Brian Claypool, senior product manager, entertainment solutions for Christie. "Our engineers continue to push the envelope with technology advancements that wi

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UK - At the recent PLASA Show Goboland launched GoboSlides, a new gobo product specifically designed for use with Robert Juliat's ground-breaking Aledin LED profile spotlight. Both GoboSlides and RJ Aledin were launched at PLASA 2010, London on the Robert Juliat stand in the White Light zone, where Aledin was awarded a PLASA 2010 Award for Innovation.

GoboSlides are full colour, 'A' size, images made from slide film and developed by Goboland's Wyatt Enever. These are mounted in a Black Steel slide mount created to fit a standard Robert Juliat profile gobo holder. The Aledin's 85W LED light source means the gate remains cool enough to project GoboSlides for extended periods of time without damage, just like any other gobo.

Unlike other gobos, however, the slide film substrate of Goboland's GoboSlides offers considerable advantages in terms of superior colours, tones and cost sa

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USA - Martin Professional is highlighting a range of innovative professional luminaries at LDI 2010, including the MAC 101, a small and simple LED moving head wash light, and MAC 350 Entour LED profile.

Also on display at Martin booths will be a new generation of LED display, the EC-20, as well as atmospheric effects, sophisticated control systems like the new M1 lighting controller, and more.

Held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from 22-24, also on the show floor will be Martin's Brighter World road show trailer, hot off a successful, 37-city, nationwide presentation tour.

(Jim Evans)

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Israel - Showlogix, a developer of show control software for the entertainment market, has announced the release of its newest Logix-4D show and media control software, designed for controlling shows in museums, visitor centres, attractions and trade shows

The new Logix-4D is a significant step up from the previous version, offering greater flexibility, higher reliability and overall better performance, says the company.

As a multi-display control and presentation system, Logix-4D Manager communicates with multiple display computers for control and synchronization. Each of these computers drives one or two screens, creating a network of numerous audio/video channels with frame accurate playback.

For further flexibility, Logix-4D Player enables advanced edge-blending for seamless panorama projections. The geometry correction tool enables image shaping; video output can be man

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France - Medialon has launched MAS Pro, a new generation of professional audio server for both multi-track playback applications as well as multi-zone independent playback.

MAS Pro is not a regular multi-track playback unit which plays all audio files at the same time. It can at the same time serve independent channels asynchronously and group together multiple channels for synchronized playback. Any number of individual audio files or groups can be controlled independently when needed, says the company.

Multiple playback channels can output to the same CobraNet outputs, so it is possible to play synchonized background audio and independently triggered sound effects from the same output at the same time. The volume of all players, tracks, and outputs can be controlled independently.

Medialon MAS Pro comes in a new professional hardware 19" 2U rack mount compact form for

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UK - Sunpower (UK)'s new indoor range of LED drivers includes the AC Dimming (or phase cut) LED Driver product, which features compatibility with ordinary Triac dimmers. This makes 1 - 100% dimmable LED lighting as easy to install as traditional conventional dimming lights, says the company. Unlike earlier designs, these drivers require just a simple leading edge dimmer for dimming control, eliminating the need for external DC control circuits and additional installation rewiring. The dimming LED Driver's output voltage and current variants give contractors a wide choice of easy to install LED driving options.

This completely new extension to Sunpower's LED driver line-up comprises a new wave of the PCC Constant Current and PCV Constant Voltage Driver ranges as well as the AC Dimming LED Drivers. This allows an optimum mix of product outputs, voltages and functionality to fullfi

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USA - Barco/High End Systems announced today that it will be showcasing a broad spectrum of product offerings in their booth at LDI in Las Vegas. This year's event will serve as the launch pad for several new lighting products and upgraded solutions designed to illuminate live events with creative lighting effects.

Barco will introduce its new intellaspot XT-1, an advanced lighting fixture designed to set a new benchmark in price and performance, says the company. The intellaspot XT-1 offers innovations in optics, lamp configurations, high lumen output, energy efficiency, zoom range, and overall feature set - all at a highly economical price point.

The DL.3 digital light and the Axon Media Server have both been recently updated with enhanced hardware and new Version 2.0 software - providing additional media streams and creative effects, as well as a host of new features. These

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Australia - ARX has announced the release of its new MSX-12 4 in, 12 out ISO-transformer microphone/line splitter.

ARX managing director Colin Park said, "We developed the MSX-12 in response to requests for a smaller format version of our popular MSX-48 16 channel splitter. There's a growing demand for high quality Transformer Isolated Signal Splitting in smaller systems where three or four microphones or line signals are all that are required."

With four channels of three way splits the MSX-12s compact 1 RU package is designed for applications including houses of worship, conference centres, educational facilities and broadcast splitting.

The MSX-12 is a fully passive unit with no AC power required and the units inputs and main outputs are hard wired to pass phantom power from mixing consoles.

(Jim Evans)

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UK - Compulite's new iControl App for the Apple iPhone and iPod is a powerful application to remotely control and edit basic functions of all Vector and Dlite lighting consoles.

The App provides real-time information of the console through a friendly user interface. By using the iControl App, you are able to control moving lights, conventional lights, create and store cues and libraries, add groups, control highlight and lowlight and more, says the company.

The application also allows you to control Pan and Tilt through an interactive trackball as well the ability to control all parameters using an interactive wheel, all from a remote location anywhere within your local area network.

(Jim Evans)

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USA - Swedish image processing and show-control specialist Dataton will showcase its flagship, Dataton Watchout, version 4.2 and Systems Manager at this year's LDI show.

"Watchout has been deployed in the world's most spectacular and ground-breaking projects such as the CBS Upfront Event with Corporate Imaging, the studio set of Minute to Win It and the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. It shows that our technology works flawlessly at the highest level, and we expect a tremendous reception from visitors at LDI," says Fredrik Svahnberg, marketing manager at Dataton.

"Creative designers, producers, technology directors, visual specialists and production staff attending the show are invited not only to see the latest technology on the Dataton booth but also to register for the hands-on and intensive training at the Live Design Projection Master Classes edu

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USA - The recently introduced Crown Audio ComTech Drive Core series amplifiers are among a new generation of products at the forefront of Harman International's GreenEdge environmental initiative. Crown DriveCore series amplifiers are designed to be extremely energy-efficient, and use fewer resources in manufacturing.

At the heart of the amplifiers is Harman's new DriveCore amplifier IC chip. This chip, co-developed with Texas Instruments Incorporated exclusively for Harman, incorporates an unprecedented level of component integration into an IC that is smaller than the size of a postage stamp. Harman supplied the amplifier expertise, while TI provided the necessary high-voltage process technology.

The DriveCore chip combines the amplifier drive stage into the power output stage (along with additional audio-signal functions) - circuits that are typically much larger in size an

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Canada - CAST Software has announced that Coolux Media Systems is the newest and its 50th Registered wysiwyg Developer (RWD). CAST's RWD programme provides the conduit for technology manufacturers of automated, robotic and console hardware to connect through wysiwyg.

Coolux Media Systems, with locations in the USA, Germany and China is the producer of the award-winning Pandoras Box media and show control system, the solution for realtime video editing and image processing. Pandoras Box Media Servers and Players are a scalable network system with access to all common control protocols from within their Media Net platform.

Gilray Densham, president of CAST comments, "The mantra of both Coolux and CAST Software is to listen to our customers and then to develop / innovate solutions that work for them. Such was the case with wysiwyg R24's new CITP Protocol for Video which made

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USA - Intelix recently announced the release of the DIGI-V3SD-T4, a professional-grade active distribution amplifier which distributes YPbPr video, stereo audio, and IR or RS232 control signals from a single source to four remote destinations via inexpensive twisted pair cable, such as Cat 5 or Cat 6.

The DIGI-V3SD-T4 features 1080i and 720p video performance, high-fidelity 20Hz to 20kHz audio performance, and IR or bi-directional RS232 extension up to 1,000ft when used with Intelix DIGI-V3SD series twisted pair receivers. In addition, the unit also features local monitor support and is linkable for additional remote destinations.

(Jim Evans)

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Germany - Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG) has released EASE Focus 2. This major upgrade to EASE Focus 1 adds a host of new features, including: 3D direct sound modelling with plan view and section view displays; simulation of digitally steered columns and other configurable loudspeakers, and modelling of multiple systems within a single project.

EASE Focus version 2 represents another stepping stone in AFMG's strategy to provide the pro-audio community with easy-to-use and accurate acoustic modelling software that is inexpensive or even free, says the organisation. The new version combines several years of feedback from Focus 1 users worldwide. In addition to 3D modelling of projects, which can now include multiple systems, Focus 2 empowers users to work with configurable loudspeakers such as digitally steered columns. It also supports the GLL loudspeaker data format and facil

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UAE - Christie will present an open-faced, integrated stand at GITEX 2010 which takes place in the Sheikh Saeed Halls at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre this week . Known as GITEX Technology Week, the show celebrates 30 years of industry integration.

Christie will show three heavy hitters from its diverse portfolio, presenting the award winning MicroTiles displays in both column and array configurations, including a 3 x 8 wall as a centrepiece.

The manufacturer will also give exposure to its new DWU670-E 1-chip DLP widescreen projector. Suited to mid-to large-sized boardrooms, breakout rooms, churches and classrooms, visitors can experience the exceptional brightness of this compact, WUXGA, 6000 ANSI lumens projector - with its single or twin-lamp options via the 2066mm x 1125mm projection screen.

Finally, advanced image processing will be under the

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USA - Apollo Design Technology will be displaying Multiform's latest LED Lighting products at LDI 2010. Following their successful launch at last year's show and a series of 'Big City Bash' exhibitions throughout the USA, Apollo will be presenting a display of LED lighting effects using the MultiSpot HP 1009 and the MultiBeam HP 1018

The MultiSpot HP delivers 27W of solid state lighting power, using Multiform's UCO (uniform colour output) approach, leaving the days of visible red, green and blue LEDs behind, says the company. The lens panel with 36 mm Clear Pass lenses has a beam angle of 30 degrees, to suit most applications. The MultiSpot HP uses temperature controlled fan cooling and a silent switch-mode power supply meeting all regulatory approvals as well as the unbeaten 4 channel DMX control.

The MultiBeam HP marks Multiform's top-of the-line model for indoor LED lightin

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USA - At this year's LDI, in addition to the traditional 'Village', TMB will also be hosting a dedicated demonstration suite for personalised demos of TMB high-tech exclusive products in an private and quiet setting. Located near the TMB Village, hands-on condensed training and personalised demos will be provided for Avolites, Hippotizer, Kinesys, LumenRadio (DMX only), Parrot, and more.

TMB and manufacturer product experts will be on hand to show the latest hardware, software, upgrades, and applications. TMB's Demo Suite will be open all hours of the show.

(Jim Evans)

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Germany / USA - The third major update this year has been released for the LED lighting control software MADRIX. The new version 2.10 will be officially presented at LDI 2010 in Las Vegas. Again, this is a free update for every user of MADRIX. Among many improvements, there are several new central features including:

With MADRIX 2.10 users are now able to assign controls freely and individually for any MIDI console. The MIDI Remote Editor provides the tools to create simple as well as complex configurations to control the MADRIX software remotely. At the same time, several new MIDI maps have been added to the selection of pre-defined MIDI maps.

MADRIX KEY dvi start has been added to the MADRIX range of products. The market of DVI-based LED fixtures is rapidly growing. And with this new product 512 DVI pixels are provided for small installations. Moreover, MADRIX KEY dvi suppor

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UK - Hoist UK has announced the formal international launch of the Concerto series of Variable Speed Concert Hoists from Niscon Inc. The Concerto has been designed and engineered using a Stagemaker hoist body and with the support and assistance of R&M Materials Handling of Springfield, Ohio, and Verlinde SA, France.

Niscon Inc.'s president, Joseph Jeremy says, "This hoist is simply the best I have seen on the market. In comparison to other chain products, the Stagemaker body was the only choice that could deliver the performance we were looking for along with consistency and accuracy throughout the manufacturing process.

"Our goal was to develop a variable speed chain hoist that was safe, practical and would complement the Raynok line of motion control solutions. In order to achieve this we added additional features to enhance safety and performance of the overall pr

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USA - UK-based specialist LED lighting manufacturer i-Pix will show six new products in its BB (Building Block) range at the 2010 LDI exhibition in Las Vegas on the stand of its Canadian distributor, Theatrixx.

Says i-Pix founder Chris Ewington, "We're following on from the massive success we had with launch of these at PLASA. Our R'n'D team has focussed the last 12 months on developing these dynamic new energy-saving fixtures, and we're confident that now is the right time to bring them to the market, with increasing awareness of 'green' issues and pending related legislation".

Ewington adds that all industry sectors are now looking at the long term cost saving benefits that LED lighting can bring.

BB1 Narrow Beam single pixel fixture is designed for outdoor and submersible use, and is an RDM device that can be fitted to a range of i-Pix Power Boxes and Power Bars

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  4. Daktronics to make LED waves at LDI
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  6. Hitachi debuts CPWX8 portable series LCD projector
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