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UK - Network AV, a specialist in large-scale exhibition features, delivered fully integrated in-house production solutions to the Cruise Strip at Max Power Live at the NEC last weekend (2 - 4 July), including sound, light, staging and a number of creative components.

The event saw the launch of Network AV's new arch roof staging system that featured as the central focal point for all the arena action. The stage, an 8x8m area, was the base for the main MC, promotional models and the show's live DJs. This new Network AV stage is expected to be in strong demand for festivals, city centre entertainments, fashion shows and exhibition stands, with flexible steel deck flooring and independent truss structure. For this event, the roof was undressed to increase light flow, although it does come with full roof and side covering for weather protection, say Network AV.

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UK - The 29th Nordoff-Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards Lunch took place on 18 June in the prestigious Hyde Park Inter-continental Hotel, with the sound for the event being provided by Canegreen Commercial. The annual event is organized by Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, the longest established music business charity. Past winners of the prestigious Silver Clef Awards include Beverly Knight, Iron Maiden and Jamie Cullum, with Will Young given 'Heart Artist of the Year Award' and George Benson the 'Raymond Weil International Award'.

To achieve the best level of technical production Linda McLean, producer of the Silver Clef Luncheon, brought in Canegreen Commercial to supply the PA equipment and manage the sound. The system was designed to provide complete sound coverage of the room to ensure the charity raises as much as possible - this year in excess of £400,000 - from the audience.

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UK - London-based FX Rentals has added Sennheiser in-ear monitoring to its hire stock in the form of the wireless 300 IEM G2. The heart of the evolution wireless G2 monitoring system is the SR 300 IEM G2 rack-mount transmitter, which transmits the monitoring signals to the compact EK 300 IEM G2 bodypack receiver. Designed for rugged live work, the receiver is easy to use and protected against accidental operation. The artist or the sound engineer listens via stereo earphones with skin-friendly ear moulds. Transmitter and receiver feature nine frequency banks with up to 12 directly accessible presets each - ready for immediate use. The receiver is fitted with a special Focus Mode, i.e. it can be switched from stereo reception to double mono, with one channel reserved for the mix and the other one for your own voice/instrument. The level of each channel is set by the balance control

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UK - Carlsbro Electronics has announced further changes to its management structure, designed to cater for its continued growth. With effect from 1 July 2004 John Roberts has been made head of sales and marketing for Carlsbro products worldwide. In his new role, Roberts will co-ordinate sales, marketing and promotions, ensuring that Carlsbro (which dates back to 1959) continues as one of today's fastest-growing British amplifier brands.

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - PLASA 2004 will mark Allen & Heath's 35th year designing and manufacturing innovative pro audio products. To commemorate the milestone, there will be a museum area on the stand (K60) with a display of past products for visitors to learn more about Allen & Heath's history, alongside the company's complete current portfolio.

New product inspired by the award-winning Xone DJ range will be shown. The Xone VF-1 is a 1U universal analogue stereo filter intended for live and studio use, which can interface with any mixer to create and manipulate sophisticated audio filtering. With similar styling to the Xone:V6 valve rotary mixer, the unit's circuitry is an enhanced version of the filters built into A&H's Xone mixers, and offers three basic filter types: High-pass, Band-Pass and Low-pass. The basic filter types can be combined to create further filter types such as 'notch'.

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Spain - Adamson loudspeakers provided sound reinforcement for 'Peace Music' - a concert organized and presented by the Parliament of the World's Religions on 10 July as part of Forum Barcelona 2004. Barcelona-based sound company Croma 440 supplied the system, which included 12 Adamson Y-Axis Y18s, 16 Y10s and eight Y10 Subs, as well as four SX18s and four MH121.5 loudspeakers.

The concert was staged in front of the spectacular Sagrada Familia Temple, designed by Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi, with each of the event's performers representing a different religious faith. Native American singer Joanne Shenandoah was the first of the evening's musical artists; other performers included the Cor Gospel Barcelona, the Shumei Taiko Ensemble, Theravada Buddhist monks and pianist Carmen Miró.

As a symbol of the possibility of understanding between religions, the group Sheva -

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UK - When the Olympic Torch arrived in London on its journey to Athens, Power Logistics supplied the power for the celebrations on the Mall. The event attracted 70,000 people to the Mall to see the Olympic flame welcomed to London by the UK Olympic Patron, HRH Princess Anne. A concert followed, featuring an array of artists including Rod Stewart, James Brown, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne, Will Young and Emma Bunton.

Power Logistics' project manager, Tony Harpur managed the installation of the power equipment, loading in 10 days prior to the event. The unique location offered many challenges; most notably because the Mall was open to the public during the build, and also because of the high-level security. This meant everyone had to work to a strict load-in and set-up schedule, with working times based on the Mall's allocated road closure times to ensure minimum disruption to the area

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Norway - One of the latest HK Audio Cohedra (Coherent Dynamic Response Array) systems to be sold has just arrived in Norway. PA rental company Belco Audio has purchased a system consisting of 24 Cohedra CDR 208 T and S mid/high cabinets and 24 CDR 210 Sub subwoofers, together with four SL 218 A active subwoofers and two Power-Rack 16s and two Power-Rack 8s to drive the system.

"We needed to buy a line array system to keep up with the competition in Norway," says Belco Audio's sound engineer Erlend Stein. "We weren't the first company in Norway to purchase a line array system, but there aren't that many available in the country yet, and the Cohedra system is definitely the best solution for us."

Belco was particularly impressed by the system's enlarged near-field capabilities which it felt far exceeded that of other brands. "Cohedra is very good at re

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UK - British public company, Fundamental-e Investments plc (FEI), has acquired Symphonix Limited, manufacturer and distributor of Mission Loudspeakers as part of its strategy to become a leader in the field of audio and visual technologies. FEI already has interests in computer hardware, telecoms, internet, games and flat screen technology. Both companies are excited at the prospect of further growing Mission internationally with strong support from FEI, directed towards the rapid convergence now taking place in entertainment and communications technology.

FEI was attracted by the Mission name and technology and are already putting into place new strategies and organization in order to focus on the values that were the cornerstone of Mission's early success: innovation, quality and market leading technology. Jean-Marc Galiana has been appointed as CEO of Symphonix and is alread

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USA - For New York radio station Hot 97's Summer Jam concert in Giants Stadium, production designer Gary Westcott sought a way to integrate control of the show's audio and video elements. The five-hour concert was scheduled to include performances by 11 different acts with frequent playback of video clips and audio tracks during and between acts. PRG's solution was Mbox, the media control technology exclusively available through PRG.

Using four Mbox servers and a GrandMA lighting console, Westcott was able to control all of the visual imagery on eight video screens rigged onstage and over the audience. He was also able to cue the front-of-house audio console for playback of selected audio tracks throughout the show. The show's video and audio elements included support for the live acts during their performances as well as playback of clips between acts for artist introductions a

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UK - Birmingham-based Presentation Service Providers (PSP), one of the country's leading technical presentation companies, is continuing with its significant investment programme with the purchase of a new Soundcraft MH4 desk to add to its stock.

The MH4 has been added to PSP's range of equipment due to its flexibility and ability to cope with the demands of live sound mixing, say the company, which is becoming an increasingly essential part of the requirements of its core customer base. The company says the desk is ideal for touring applications such as concerts and complex corporate events which forms much of its work.

Commenting on the new purchases PSP project manager, Dave Featherstone said: "The MH4 desk is an excellent new addition for PSP and will continue to improve our technical offer to clients. We are committed to invest in the best equipment on the market to

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Australia - ARX Systems announces the release of the new ARX Compo compressor/limiter, designed for use in the most demanding professional audio dynamics control applications. The Compo can be used in two different and unique modes of operation: In two channel mode, it performs as two independent compressor/limiters, with 'industry standard' variable Threshold, Ratio and Output gain controls. In stereo mode, our New Adaptive Stereo Link circuitry provides increased stereo imaging accuracy when linking both channels as a stereo pair. In either mode, the Compo features true analog computer based Program Dependant attach and release time constants and switchable 'Enhance' function, which provides frequency restoration to preserve the spectral balance of the audio signal, compensating for the sagging Low and High frequency response of compressed program material operating as a 'smart'

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USA - EAW has announced the release of DSAPilot Version 1.2 software for its innovative Digitally Steerable Array (DSA) Series loudspeaker system. DSAPilot, which is available as a free download from the company's website, provides a simple control interface for adjusting the vertical coverage pattern of up to 32 DSA loudspeakers. New features available in DSAPilot version 1.2 include:

SPL mapping on listener area: The listener area is shown on screen by a thick bar that uses colours to indicate the SPL at any point. Moving the cursor over the bar opens a window that indicates the predicted SPL value at that point.
Dragable room definitions: Start, stop and inflection points for the listening area can all be entered numerically or by clicking and dragging the mouse to select the desired value.
Selectable amplifier shutdown timer: Each DSA cluster has 16 channels of amplifi

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UK - A.C. Lighting recently announced a staff promotion at the company's Northern sales office in Leeds. Peter Butler has been promoted to audio sales manager in a newly created position which reflects the exponential increase in audio sales for the group, driven by Butler since joining the company in January 2003.

Butler's extensive experience in the industry places him in an ideal position to further establish A.C. as one of the leading suppliers of professional audio solutions in Europe, through the distribution and support of leading brands. Jonathan Walters, sales director at A.C. Lighting North commented: "We are delighted to promote Peter to this new role. He has played a key role in the expansion of our audio business and product portfolio since joining us at the formation of the division."

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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UK / Israel - Midas and Klark Teknik recently announced the appointment of D and D, based in Tel Aviv as the exclusive distributor for Midas and KT products throughout Israel. D and D's Danny Ariel, an experienced distribution specialist who set up his own company two years ago, is excited by the prospect.

"Midas and Klark Teknik are world-famous brands, and I am looking forward to representing them in my territory," Ariel commented. "I am particularly looking forward to being able to offer Midas and Klark Teknik customers the very best possible service and support; something they should be able to expect of a globally high standard, but which has been lacking in Israel until now. We are starting as we mean to go on by organizing a national seminar straight away for all Midas and KT customers that will focus partly on training, but also on gaining feedback and dea

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USA - Bogen Communications Inc, parent company of Apogee Sound International, manufacturer of state-of-the-art sound reinforcement products for the professional audio industry, has appointed Barry Ray Luz Western regional sales manager for Apogee, Bogen, and NEAR product lines.

The Western Regional territory includes California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, the Dakotas, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas. Luz will report to Dominick Buonantuono, national sales manager of the Commercial Audio Division of Bogen Communications, Inc. "Barry Luz will be responsible for selling Bogen, NEAR, and Apogee products," Buonantuono said. "His diverse industry background in both the contracting and live sound industries makes him uniquely qualified to represent this wide spectrum of products."

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UK - Drawmer has announced the introduction of the DSL424 TwoPlusTwo Combined Dynamics Processor. The DSL424 provides the engineer with a 1U four channel comprehensive toolbox capable of solving the most complex dynamic problems. Incorporated in the 1U package are two industry standard frequency conscious noise gates and two soft/hard knee compressors with variable threshold limiting. The channels may be front panel configured as four individual stand alone processors, a stereo linked pair of comp/limiters with a stereo linked pair of gates. Alternatively, any combination of processing can be achieved by rear panel patching.

The DSL424 combines the gates of the Drawmer DS404 with the comp/limiters of the Drawmer DL441 to provide a versatile 1U problem solver invaluable in applications where rack space is limited.

(Sarah Rushton-Read)

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UK - UK audio rental house Entec Sound has invested in a new d&b Q line array system, adding to its existing extensive d&b rental stock. The purchase includes twelve Q1 elements, eight Q subs and two Q7 infills. The system went straight out on the 'popular classics' group "Amici for ever" 's UK tour, under the steady control of FOH engineer Barry Bartlett.

Entec's head of sound Dick Hayes said: "It was the right time for us to purchase a line array system, and so I looked at several options. After plenty of experimentation and comparisons, it made sense to stick with d&b, retaining the continuity and quality of the rest of our kit." The Amici system is being driven by new d&b D12 digital amplifiers - which can also drive any d&b enclosure. Entec has also purchased a new Midas Verona console that's being used at FOH by Bartlett.

The Q system is very compact

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UK - Film London is the recently-created strategic agency for the film and media sector in London, whose specific aim is to promote London as a venue for film-makers. At its launch event at Gibson Hall, London EC2, which attracted some 500 guests from across the industry and government, a number of measures were unveiled including a partnership to make London more film-friendly, a new low-budget digital feature film fund, and extra funds for the London Film Festival. Production for the event was managed by Premier PR - who selected Sound Division to design, supply and operate the AV, audio and lighting systems in addition to sets and staging.London's mayor, Ken Livingstone, was a keynote speaker at the launch, and other guests included such luminaries as Sir Bob Hoskins, David Suchet, Bill Nighy, Eric Fellner from Working Title, Jeremy Thomas, Sir Alan Parker and John Woodward fro

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Ireland - The versatility of BSS Audio's proprietary digital Soundweb engine has been put to imaginative use in the unconventional setting of an offshore pilgrimage centre in the north of Ireland. Situated in Co. Donegal, Lough Derg has for centuries been referred to by pilgrims, who visit the island retreat for solitude, fasting and praying, as 'Saint Patrick's Purgatory'.

But to acoustician Martin Grainger, of Omagh-based Grainger Communication, the only thing on his mind was working within the eight-second reverberation time which dogged the sound in the large St. Patrick's Basilica. Grainger has been servicing the requirements of Lough Derg for around 20 years, but knowing that only a complete audio refurbishment would provide the necessary solution, he wanted to ensure that the first phase would provide a leap forward for the officiating clergy. And so he set off armed wit

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Germany - KV2 Audio loudspeakers were used on the prestigious Jazz Stage at the recent Hafenfest music festival in Muenster, Germany. KV2's distributor in Germany, Aaudio of Emsdetten, was commissioned by a local rental company to provide the sound throughout the three-day event. Experienced sound engineer George Tuerk (who also works as sound engineer for H-Blockxs) was brought in to run FOH.

Manfred Thalmann, KV2 Audio product manager, commented: "This event was a great opportunity for us to use the KV2 system under real live conditions, with a wide range of different music styles. It enabled us to present outstanding audio qualities to a specialist public. The very high sound quality was consistent when the system was being used at different volume levels which proved really convincing and reinforced KV2 Audio's claims of extremely low distortion and increased dynamic r

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UK - Jay Walpole has returned to Leisuretec Distribution Ltd, strengthening the sales development team. Walpole left Leisuretec in January 2003 to travel the world, he journeyed across America before landing in Australia. After spending a number of months in Melbourne and Sydney, he realised that the beach life was not for him and he returned to the UK joining the Professional Audio division at Arbiter.

Following Arbiter's decision to close this division of their business, Walpole then moved to a customer services role at Music Marketing Services in Chelsea. The decision to return to Leisuretec Distribution was made after Walpole contacted Suzannah Griffin; business development manager at Leisuretec, where it appeared a position within the sales development team was about to be available.

Jay Walpole commented "I am looking forward to establishing myself in this new rol

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UK - Pure Distribution, a division of Stirling Audio, who became the UK distributor for Audix microphones earlier this year, has been busy selling and promoting the brand up and down the country. A number of VX-10 vocal condenser microphones have now been supplied to Katie Melua, one of Britain's hottest contemporary jazz artists. The VX-10 is a true condenser microphone with a frequency range of 40-20kHz.

Melua's sound engineer Matt Manasse requested Audix for her tour, after previously using its range of percussion microphones. After being sent a selection of vocal mics, Manasse determined that the VX-10 was perfectly suited to Katie's vocal style, and is able to handle everything from a whisper to a scream. Katie Melua rose to fame after she graduated from the Brit School for Performing Arts and teamed up with composer and producer Mike Batt. He visited the Brit School looki

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UK / USA - New band The Delays is endorsing AKG microphones in a deal set up by UK distributor Harman Pro. The UK indie band is appearing at major festivals throughout the summer and are currently in the US on a showcase tour promoting their acclaimed debut album 'Faded Seaside Glamour'.

The AKG deal was put together by Andy Duffield, and currently includes three sets of AKG C5900 condenser vocal mics. It began with Harman supplying one microphone for lead singer Greg Gilbert, which led to a request for additional C5900s for the backing vocals of Aaron Gilbert (keyboards) and Colin Fox (bass). Harman is also looking into supplying C414s for the kit.

The high SPL C5900 was chosen for its sonic quality and ruggedness. An 'Acoustic selection' switch enables the user to fine tweak for their specific acoustic needs, and the C 5900 provides high quality sound characteristics with a

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