Germany - Riedel Communications has announced that all of its intercom-over-IP products are fully compatible to the just recently released EBU Tech 3347 standard. This makes Riedel the first manufacturer providing VoIP intercom products compliant to the EBU Tech 3347 standard.

For meeting the growing demand for standardized protocols for IP based intercom, the European Broadcast Union (EBU) defined the specifications for interoperable intercom-over-IP. The EBU Tech 3347 standard will allow for a standardized operation between interfaces of different vendors, thus changing the way large installation will be handled in the future. Interoperable intercom will also make it easier for broadcasters to communicate with each other at large-scale events such the Eurovision Song Contest, which is run by the EBU.

The EBU Tech 3347 standard makes use of technology already common in IP tel

Germany - Allen & Heath will be showcasing its latest innovations for the DJ, studio and digital live markets at the forthcoming Pro Light & Sound exhibition in Frankfurt.

Allen & Heath will be exhibiting the iLive digital mixing system fitted with the new Dante audio interface card, which provides up to 64x64 bi-directional audio channels. The system will demonstrate iLive working with other Dante-enabled equipment, as well as virtual soundcard recording.

Also on display will be the new iLive MixPad app, which provides control of iLive's essential functions for live mixing, including channel faders and mutes, DCA faders and mutes, image controls, aux sends, channel processing, mic-pre control and full metering.

The recently launched Xone:DB4 will be at the centre of the Xone display. The fully digital DJ mixer has a Quad FX Core DSP engine, giving each channel access to its

Germany - At ProLight+Sound, Mackie will launch two new mid-format analogue consoles, each featuring dual internal FX processors, dedicated compression and 4-track recording via USB - the 24-channel 2404-VLZ3 and 32-channel 3204-VLZ3.

"VLZ is synonymous with high-headroom and low-noise," remarked John Boudreau, Music Gear Group VP, Loud Technologies. "We are psyched to bring VLZ3 performance to mixers with higher channel count and real-world live sound tools like effects processing, channel compression and USB connectivity."

The Mackie 2404-VLZ3 and 3204-VLZ3 feature low-noise, high-headroom XDR2 mic channels (20 and 28, respectively) and two dedicated channels for stereo inputs. Inline compression is available on each of the four subgroups and on four select channels. Dual 32-bit RMFX effects processors offer 16 useable presets, including tap delay. The in

UK - The newly developed Wave 28 is a compact, active and modular 'all-in-one' system. It is billed as "the perfect solution for musicians and DJs as well as for presentations and events with sophisticated music playback". Because no cables and stands are required, this 'plug-and-play' system can be quickly and easily set up and dismantled.

According to Andrew Richardson, managing director of Adam Hall UK, "With its outstanding features, the exciting new Wave 28 is sure to be a winning solution for all performers. It is extremely portable and given its amazing price, represents one of the most exciting products we have released to date."

Frequency-response-based 4.1 five-way amping results in a clear, dynamic and balanced sound throughout the frequency range of this system. The array configuration ensures greater coverage with well-balanced sound distributi

USA - Including fixed, tilting, and articulating mounts designed to support flat panel displays of all sizes and description, the Installer's Choice Razor Series is in stock and now shipping from Liberty AV Solutions.

Fixed mounts within the Razor Series include models IC32F, IC60F, and IC71F. Capable of accommodating panel sizes ranging from 23 to 71 inches and weights up to 100 pounds, these low-profile mounts complement the slim, contemporary design of today's streamlined displays, placing them just a fraction of an inch away from the wall. Mounting patterns offered among these three models range from 200x100 on up to 800x400, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands - Since they first appeared last year, Elation Professional's Platinum Series moving heads have turned a lot of heads, thanks to their extreme brightness, combined with a tiny case size and small power draw typically associated with fixtures producing just a fraction of their output.

Now Elation is introducing its highest-output Platinum fixture yet. Designed for larger venues and productions, the new CMY colour-mixing Platinum Spot 15R Pro moving head blasts out brightness comparable to 700-watt and even 1,200-watt fixtures. Yet its compact case is only about one-third the size of a conventional 700-watt moving head (409 x 419 x 541mm), and it draws just one-quarter of the power.

This output-to-size/energy use ratio is the result of the new, more powerful 300W Philips MSD Platinum 15R lamp, which brings all the advantages of Platinum technology to concert/aren

Canada - CAST Software has announced the latest release of Vivien - the event planning software tool for event and meeting professionals.

Using Vivien's tools the user can create a virtual model of an event and instead of simply using a floor plan, sell the vision from all angles of the room, and produce colourful images that everyone can see and understand - before their event happens, says the company.

Using Vivien, with the new mouse from 3Dconnexion, you can 'Start here' and produce a walking tour and commentary as you move inside the Virtual View of your event for your client. Make it easy for your client to picture themselves in the event you designed for them. Point out your customizing to the client's specs. Show them the benefit of upgrading. Make notes for the project team. They can download it like you do a video via the Internet.

Vivien certifies all additions to

France - Denon DJ Europe is exhibiting at MIXMOVE in Paris, where it is showing its latest generation products, including the DN-MC6000 four-deck controller and integrated mixer.

The DN-MC6000 is a complete performance solution for multi-format DJ's with control capabilities for both DJ software and external media players. A professional grade and performance product, it integrates a 4-channel / 8-source standalone digital mixer - featuring real time channel matrix operation - with USB MIDI control and two stereo in / two stereo out USB audio interface, The slim tabletop design features a solid steel chassis and is rackmountable. A discrete booth / FX send section is included for integration into club systems.

The DN-MC6000 is bundled with Native Instruments TRAKTOR LE and interfaces seamlessly with Mac OSX, Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems, says the company.

USA / UK - Avid has introduced a series of new Mbox family options - "delivering innovative, professional features and flexible, open workflows so artists can create distinctive and compelling audio, in the studio or on stage".

Following on the heels of the Pro Tools version 9 launch in November 2010, Avid is now offering Mbox recording solutions bundled with Pro Tools 9. The new bundles - Pro Tools + Mbox Pro, Pro Tools + Mbox and Pro Tools + Mbox Mini - give musicians and engineers the ability to turn their Mac or PC into a portable recording, mixing and production studio using the industry's most popular DAW for an Avid-advantaged workflow., says the company.

For the first time, customers can also opt to purchase the Mbox Pro, Mbox or Mbox Mini as a standalone recording interface for use with their favourite third-party audio software. This flexibility enables cus

Italy / UK - New to the UK, Proel's NET Series speakers are designed to "offer professional levels of sound quality and reliability to cost-conscious users".

Comprising four full-range models - the NE10, NET12, NET15 and NET215 - they are available both in the active versions with powerful bi-amplifiers, or with sophisticated crossover filters in the passive models. They are designed as partners for Proel's equally new SW series of 15" and 18" sub-woofers. They are also joined by a new stage monitor, the NET12MA.

In order to obtain optimised acoustic response, Proel's engineers decided to rely on the long time experience of Celestion loudspeakers. For each model, the Italian R&D team looked for the most suitable acoustic configurations, optimising the crossover and equalisation filters of the complex processing section and the new high frequency waveguides

UK - In tune with developing technology, Artistic Licence Engineering has upgraded its successful Rail-Pipe technology to present Rail-Pipe HC, a six-channel, high current, constant voltage controller for passive LED fixtures.

Redesigned in response to customers' growing requirement for a more powerful LED controller, Rail-Pipe HC now runs at 20amps (@12V) split across six channels.

Rail-Pipe HC has two outputs, each with three channels for easy RGB connection which allows independent control over two sets of Artistic Licence Flexi-Strip.

The popularity of Flexi-Strip has been a key factor in the development of Rail-Pipe HC which can now control longer lengths of this innovative LED strip, says the company.

Rail-Pipe HC is DMX compatible and forms a mid-range partner to Artistic Licence Engineering's stand-alone Flexed-Up controller and its high-end Art-Net Ethernet contro

Germany - Professional loudspeaker systems manufacturer Fohhn Audio will preview a range of new products at Prolight and Sound in Frankfurt. Taking centre stage this year are the latest modular additions to the company's flagship Linea Focus electronically steerable line array series, along with a new active cardioid subwoofer.

Fohhn's successful Linea Focus series is to be extended with the addition of two high-power, electronically steerable modular systems: an active, high-frequency module containing 16 x 1" compression drivers, Waveguide and horn, and an active low-mid module with 32 x 4" long excursion speakers. The compact modules can be freely combined and cascaded, enabling the construction of high performance systems with 48, 80 or even 112 speakers. The modules are particularly suited to large venues with challenging acoustics due to their unobtrusive appear

UK - Cloud Electronics has announced the introduction of the VTX Series of high-power multi-channel amplifiers. The range features three power level variants: VTX4120 offers 4x120w, VTX4240 and VTX4400 offer 4x240w and 4x400w respectively, all into 4 ohms.

The new Cloud range "achieves high quality acoustic performance across the long term". Built in accordance with Cloud's principle of reliability, the VTX series is the perfect choice for low maintenance and worry-free installations, says the company.

Simple and reliable installations can be achieved with these 2U rackmounting amplifiers benefiting from studio quality VCA input modules for Remote Level Control (RL-1) as standard and featuring a switched hi-pass filter (18 dB/oct below 65 Hz) for each channel as well as extensive protection against short-circuit and reactive loads, clipping, DC and overheating.

The

Sweden - Wireless Solution Sweden has an OEM partner agreement with Antari, one of the world leaders of fog machines, making W-DMX available in selected W-Series of W-515 and W-530. W-DMX is also available in the X310 Pro Series as option.

The introduction of Antari's Wireless Series transforms digital wireless control of stage effect machines into simple, intuitive control via a W-DMX wireless solution with a 250m range. Antari has gathered the most popular models and given them a convenient wireless function where messy cables are a thing of the past. With large tank size and low fluid cut-off, the W-515 and W-530 offer continuous fogging. A built-in timer with interval and duration parameters is accessible by the LCD display screen. Neutrik power connector and full DMX control round off the package.

This premium performance series is designed for professional users who dem

Germany - Palmer has announced the release of its new PMBL-AKTIV, a 2-channel stereo line level merge box that can be used to merge two stereo line signals into one stereo output. One classic application for the product is routing two mixing desks to one PA system.

The unit has enough amplification to boost even semi-professional levels accordingly. The input channels are galvanically isolated from one another. Each channel offers a mute switch and the ability to mix the stereo signal down to mono. The unit is housed in a 1U / 9.5" case and has a built-in power supply.

Robin Henlich, product & production manager of Palmer comments: "The PMBLA is an extremely cost effective, active version of the PMBL. The normal PMBL is a passive merger, passive merging of signals results in an unavoidable signal level drop of 6dB. In some cases, this level drop can be compensated by

USA - Audio-Technica is now shipping its AT2022 X/Y stereo condenser microphone. A dual-element condenser microphone designed for stereo recording, the AT2022 features two unidirectional condenser capsules in an X/Y configuration pivot to allow for 90-degree (narrow) or 120-degree (wide) stereo operation for extremely versatile pickup. The capsules also fold flat for storage and transportation. It is designed for general stereo recording, as well as field sound capture.

The AT2022 includes a 1.6' (0.5 m) cable terminating in a three-pin XLRF-type and a 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector. The output of the microphone is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector. The microphone requires a 1.5V AA battery for operation.

A switch permits choice of flat response or low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80 Hz high-pass filter) to help control undesired ambient noise. The microphone is enclosed in a rugg

Germany - Celebrating the company's 30th Anniversary, UK-based 5 Star Cases will be launching new products, showcasing its most popular current ranges, meeting existing clients and seeking new ones at ProLight+Sound in Frankfurt.

New products will include 5 Star's Venue range of general purpose cases. This sees a slight departure for 5 Star, in that the main material used is a lightweight honeycombed polypropylene. This offers significant weight savings over traditional plywood carcass constructed cases, and will be suitable for small to medium sized applications of all types.

A 'nest' of four general purpose carry cases is available, utilising classic 'Russian Doll' methodology, whereby sets of cases in decreasing sizes are placed one inside the other for neat storage when not in use.

Other than the polypropylene panels, the case is furnished with the usual flight case type

Germany - ATEÏS is highlighting its EN54 compliant product ranges and new SIP-Networking equipment at this year's Frankfurt Prolight + Sound show. ATEÏS ' public address and voice alarm products will be displayed on a newly designed booth.

EN54 compliance is vitally important in today's commercial audio and installation business. With some companies giving up and moving out of the market because of the high cost of certification, ATEÏS has taken the opportunity to invest and ensure its products comply with the mandatory European standard for the compliance of components and housings.

ATEÏS will have over 30 models of loudspeaker on display during Prolight + Sound, all complying with EN54-24, which covers passive speakers. Compliance to EN54-16, covering control and indicating equipment, has been applied for the user interface on ATEÏS ' DIVA8G2 VA router and its slave uni

Denmark - The Martin MAC 401 Dual CT Zoom is a versatile white light source wash luminaire with fast zoom. It is also available as a module that easily fits onto either side of Martin's dual-sided MAC 401 Dual RGB Zoom fixture, creating a white light or colour plus white light source.

The MAC 401 CT Zoom not only delivers more light but also a light quality that is better than traditional RGB LED fixtures, says the company, making it suitable for highlighting skin tones or textiles for television, theatre, film sets, fashion and car shows and other events.

Colour temperature is adjustable between warm and cold (3000 - 7000K), useful in matching colour temperatures when working alongside tungsten fixtures or in theatre and television applications. The LEDs are fully dimmable and are colour temperature calibrated for excellent consistency across fixtures.

For television and th

Germany - Line 6 will be showcasing its XD-V digital wireless microphone systems at Prolight + Sound 2011.

Line 6 digital wireless mics offer a simple and effective alternative to conventional core TV band UHF wireless systems. XD-V systems operate in the 2.4 GHz band, which permits worldwide license-free operation while successfully avoiding interference.

"Since its release, Line 6 digital wireless technology has received unanimous praise for its superior vocal reproduction, Line 6 modeling and unparalleled signal reliability," says Simon Jones, vice president of new market development at Line 6. "Prolight + Sound 2011 is the perfect venue to bring this new, advanced technology and simple user experience directly to a key audience of audio professionals."

All XD-V systems feature VWT (Virtual Wire Transmission) and PDP (Proprietary Data Placement) techno

Germany - ARX Systems, the Australian based manufacturer of digital and analogue interface and signal processing products will be releasing a number of new products at the upcoming Frankfurt ProLight +Sound exhibition.

Product releases include the BSX16 active microphone/line splitter, developed to deliver the performance required by the increasingly sophisticated level of today's standards of E.N.G and broadcast audio production.

Also being shown for the first time is ARX's new MaxiDrive - six channel high current line driver / distribution amplifier. The MaxiDrive's low output impedance virtually eliminates the deleterious cable loading effects and high frequency loss normally associated with large scale powered line arrays, says the company.

ARX's managing director Colin Park comments, " Frankfurt's always a great show for ARX and we're looking forward to spending th

UK - Videowall and large format display specialist PSCo has signed the deal with Panasonic to distribute its flagship 152" plasma, billed as the largest flat screen in the world.

The 152" Panasonic Plasma is a full HD display boasting 4K by 2K resolution and active 3D technology. First unveiled in 2010, the first screen to be available in the UK is ordered and will be delivered to PSCo in June.

Stuart Holmes, managing director or PSCo comments, "The 152" Plasma is at the forefront of display technology in terms of picture quality and 3D capability. PSCo will be working closely with Panasonic to provide the specialist transport, service and accessory packages to bring this product to market."

The 152" Plasma is currently available with either a bespoke pedestal stand or the 'Screenlifter' lifting device enabling the screen to be wheeled into posi

Germany - The RE320 - the latest addition to the Electro-Voice RE Performance Group of wired microphones - puts many key features of the RE20 and RE27N/D Broadcast Group products into a versatile studio and live performance mic.

Designed to meet the demanding needs of project and pro studio operators, live and studio performers and engineers, as well as podcasters and broadcasters at any level, the RE320 brings heritage Electro-Voice technology and performance to bear in an exciting and versatile new MI product, says the company.

The RE320's key features include Electro-Voice's Variable-D proximity control technology for tight, bold, expressive, and consistent tonal performance; their patented humbucking coil for noiseless operation; and a high-output neodymium magnet structure capsule that delivers fast and accurate transient response and pronounced high-frequency detail.

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The Netherlands - Duran Audio has launched two Axys iPhone Apps and the AxysWireless Network Interface. Utilising the on-board pre-set programmability of the Axys products, the user can now simply switch programs from their Apple device and then adjust volume, EQ, mute or solo. The App is free to Axys users and will be promoted at ProLight+ Sound in Frankfurt next month.

(Jim Evans)

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