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UK - PLASA and L&SI magazine have confirmed the schedule for the major Loudspeaker Demonstration event which takes place this month at The Centaur in Cheltenham.

PLASA and L&SI have joined forces with the technical team at The Centaur in Cheltenham to stage this unique three-day product demonstration on Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th May. The event will allow visitors to hear and compare a range of leading professional PA systems designed for shows and events with up to 5000 audience capacity.

Over the course of three days, 11 leading manufacturers will gather at the 4000-capacity multi-purpose venue to demo' their systems. Each will set-up for a Test Period, during which measurements will be taken from a uniform source, and a Performance Period during which they will have the chance to play source material of their choice and demonstrate the capabilities of th

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UK/USA - At InfoComm in the US and the ABTT Show in London, Allen & Heath will be introducing the iDR-64 larger format fixed I/O MixRack to the iLive digital mixer family, offering high I/O capacity and a lower cost alternative to the flagship modular iDR10 MixRack.

The new iDR-64 comprises 64 mic/line inputs and 32 XLR outputs in a 9U frame, and features the iLive 64x32 RackExtra DSP mix engine, providing full processing (dynamics, EQ and delay) for all 64 channels and 32 mixes. The RackFX DSP framework provides eight stereo processors capable of high quality FX emulation of industry classics. Each Rack has flexible I/O routing with EQ and Dynamik FXShaper on every dedicated return.

With the addition of the iDR-64, the iLive Series now includes a total of six MixRack and seven control surface variants, which can be mixed and matched in any combination, and share the same firm

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UK - On Saturday 8 May Julie Andrews will make her return to the stage at London's O2 Arena in The Gift of Music - an Evening with Julie Andrews. With a Meyer Sound system provided by Capital Sound, Andrews, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Ian Fraser will take the audience on a musical journey through Andrews's career that has included Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, and The King and I.

The concert will mark Julie Andrews's first performance on a UK stage in 30 years. "To perform once again in my homeland on the London stage will be a wonderful moment - it is where it all began for me, and I am so excited to be able to share a brand new work with audiences," says Andrews.

Capital Sound, the London sound provider that has supported such performances as Il Divo and Kylie Minogue, will return to the O2 wi

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USA - Technomad will introduce a new compact, high-power, all-environment 18-inch subwoofer at the 2010 InfoComm Show in Las Vegas next month.

The Technomad Oslo was developed specifically for the demanding requirements of themed entertainment applications both indoors and outdoors. It is one of the most powerful subwoofers available due to its very low frequency response (below 100Hz) and high power rating (1250 W continuous). These specifications combined with a high SPL allow the Oslo to produce a clean and powerful bass output, says the company.

The Oslo features an 18-inch low-frequency driver, making it the only completely weatherproof subwoofer currently available in the 18-inch format. Technomad will also offer the Oslo in a powered configuration featuring a 1600 W weatherproof amplifier module based on the company's PowerChiton amplifier technology.

"Technomad

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Europe - Roland Systems Group has unveiled a cornerstone addition to its popular line of Edirol video mixers - the V-1600HD Live Video Switcher suited to any live event or installation that requires a high channel count and the ability to accept a variety of video input formats out of the box.

The Edirol V-1600HD is designed for any live event or installation demanding flexibility, stability, high quality, ease of use, and professional connectivity. The V-1600HD will enhance any corporate presentation by being able to drive more than one screen with different visuals on each. Mix camera and video playback sources on one screen while directing presentation software to the other screen, says the company.

The V-1600HD switcher features a built-in preview monitor that provides a convenient monitoring solution when external monitors are not available or ideal. The 16 inputs provide

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Italy -In a move to increase business in its home territory, Outline has announced that Mods Art is now its exclusive distributor for Italy. Founded and run by the Lombardi brothers, Mods Art will undertake exclusive distribution of the Italian brand, which continues to meet with success in the rest of the world, from the United States, across Europe, Africa and the Middle East to Australia.

At the helm of the newly founded Mods Art, the Lombardi brothers combine different but complementary professional experiences. Luigi, a lighting designer and founding partner of Blackout srl, has in-depth knowledge of the expectations and requirements of the Italian rental and entertainment markets, whereas Davide - already a well known system engineer and sound engineer - has high-profile references at international level.

Davide Lombardi has worked as system engineer or sound engineer on

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USA - Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) at Southern Methodist University (SMU), which dates back to 1916, has recently undergone a major renovation that includes a new pipe organ, sanctuary refurbishment and Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Digitally Steerable Array loudspeakers, specified by Kirkegaard & Associates and installed by Clair Brothers Systems.

When residents of the surrounding Highland Park neighbourhood agreed to join the congregation, SMU deeded the land for the church and worshippers began meeting in a temporary structure known as the 'Little Brown Church'. Today, HPUMC's deep tradition of worship and outreach has helped the diverse congregation grow to about 14,000 members. The current sanctuary was built in 1927, and was recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1994.

In 2007 HPUMC began preparations for installation of a new pipe organ built

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USA - In the heart of Laguna Beach in Southern California, an 82-year-old Spanish mission style building stands proud as the home of Laguna Presbyterian Church. After a two-year renovation that included the installation of a Meyer Sound Constellation acoustic system, the sanctuary now provides acoustical environments that fully support its rich and diverse worship programme.

"We were very unhappy with the sound," says worship elder Lorna Cohen. "It was fine for spoken word but we had all sorts of music that just really wasn't engaging our congregation because of the building's acoustics. We also have this Möller organ with 1,600 pipes and we weren't really able to experience the full range of that because we had a very, very dead space."

Laguna was committed to finding an audio solution that would aurally envelope the congregation and fully support its pra

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USA - CenterStaging Musical Productions Inc., acquired by SoundCheck LA LLC in November 2009, transformed itself to CenterStaging - A SoundCheck LA Company. With expansion renovations almost complete, CenterStaging now has the ability to increase the superior suite of services while maintaining the decorum, privacy and discretion customers expect.

Ben Jumper, president and CEO, stated, "CenterStaging, an icon of excellence in the music industry for over 19 years, will operate uninterrupted. It now has strong financial backing and is an essential part of a network of rehearsal, backline rental and recording studios around the country. In keeping with the SoundCheck brand, CenterStaging has expanded its services to offer music instrument repair services and locker rentals. This is a relationship and service business. CenterStaging's customers can take comfort in the fact that

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UK - Production Services Ireland has completed the supply and installation of lighting and sound equipment at the new 400-seater Theatre At the Mill in Newtownabbey, Belfast.

The state-of-the-art building offers a diverse programme of quality performances. It is the newest addition to Newtownabbey Borough Council's HQ, and is located in the Civic Square area at the back of the renovated Mossley Mill, a former 19th century flax mill.

Locally based PSI tendered and won the contract to equip the theatre against stiff competition. They worked to the specification of consultants Theatre Plan and closely with the venue's technical manager, Mick Draine. PSI also supplied technician Alan Clarke for the full fit up period and the first few weeks of operation, to ensure that all things technical went smoothly.

PSI's Brian Reilly says, "We were delighted to win this contract. Thea

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USA - The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre is a distinctive landmark in the AT&T Performing Arts Centre, set inside a 10-acre urban park of the Dallas Arts District. The 80,300sq.ft building is one of four venues in the complex. What makes it stand out from the others is its design. The performance space inside is entirely modular and can be remodelled and personalised to the specifications of artistic directors.

In traditional theatres, auxiliary support spaces (such as make-up rooms, rehearsal studios, set build, storage and offices) are positioned around a core space of auditoria. The Wyly architecture turns this accepted layout on its head by stacking the theatre vertically so that the back-of-house and front-of-house areas are situated above and below several stories of performance space.

An automated 'superfly tower' services the stage levels, enabling scenery and seating to

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Switzerland - Merging Technologies, makers of the Pyramix digital audio workstation and VCube video playback platform have announced the appointment of Pierre Laporte to the position of sales manager, where he will be responsible for worldwide sales across the entire range of Merging products.

Laporte is no stranger to Merging's product line, having been managing director of the company's French distributor Diversity for 15 years. While there, he was instrumental in introducing the VCube video player to the French post-production market, overseeing the installation of 50 networked VCubes at one post facility alone (Dubbing Brothers in Paris). The position with Merging's head office in Switzerland gives him wider responsibilities. "The challenge for me now, using my experience working for a distributor in one territory, is to build on Merging's distributor network around the

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The Netherlands - The compact build, discreet looks and powerful performance of Genelec's 8030A two-way loudspeakers combine to great effect at Bagna Cauda, a brasserie located on-site at Sotherby's Amsterdam. Local audio dealer, Knokki Audio Technologies, installed the 8030 to deliver quality audio and blend seamlessly with the chic interior design scheme of the restaurant.

Sotheby's Amsterdam is located in the heart of a prosperous business district in the southern part of Amsterdam. With four large galleries for exhibitions and sales, as well as the Bagna Cauda restaurant, it is an auction centre with facilities for the 21st Century. KNOKKi Audio Technologies - in partnership with independent audio consultant, Wieger Fransen, and Bert Koenders of Lemke Roos Audio - designed an audio installation featuring the 8030A in white.

"We're absolutely delighted with the Genelec

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Dubai - Despite the reduced attendance (caused by the interruption of international flights) PALME 2010 in Dubai visitors continued to be attracted to the more innovative booths. One of these was Thomsun Trading Est, whose Middle East launch of the new SANE protocol from Optocore formed the centerpiece of their presentation.

Thomsun product specialist Alok Ghurde, was kept busy throughout answering specific and informed questions about Optocore, 'pioneers of optical digital fibre network systems', from the many prospective customers.

"We had a working Optocore network demonstrated on the booth with Audio, DMX and Video transport showcased. We also had the SANE devices on display," he said.

It was a move that paid off, as many of the region's leading consultants and integration companies displayed interest. The same was true on the rental side where most of the lead

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UK - Servicing a wide roster of events in the north east of England with audio visual reinforcement, MT Audio were anxious to embrace the new world of LED technology.

According to Mal Turner, who set up the company in 1996 (originally to provide audio support), "Many of the venues we work are low on power and weight bearing provision, and since LED moving heads have come of age we decided to invest."

He looked at several options, but already had a trading relationship with MilTec (UK), distributors for PR Lighting. "We have bought PR fixtures in the past and found them to be reliable. The new XLED 390's fitted the bill price wise - and when we put a unit up against a conventional 575W moving head it knocked spots off it - there was a massive difference in light intensity.

"In addition, the speed of colour change response is exceptional as is the fact that

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USA - Bosch Security Systems Communications Systems Division has announced that Brian Divine has assumed the role of sr. product marketing manager, communications.

Divine joins Bosch with considerable industry and leadership experience, most recently from the Crown Audio Division of Harman International Industries, where he served as marketing director for installed sound and touring. In his new position, Divine will develop and implement marketing strategies for Bosch's ProSound brands in the Americas region, including Electro-Voice, and will act as the focal point for the voice of the customer in this market segment.

The Communications Division product marketing managers will report directly to Divine who will report to Daniel Gundlach, VP marketing - Americas.

John F. Anderson has assumed the role of product marketing manager, Intercom. Anderson will support the Americas

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Italy - Located less than an hour's drive from the centre of Rome, 24 Twenty Four is one of Italy's most popular nightclubs. Recently the venue upgraded its technical specification with the addition of a Yamaha DME series digital mixing engine, adding tremendous flexibility to the club's audio systems.

The 2000-capacity club is located in the provincial town of Latina and covers 2400m2, divided into three separate areas. Featuring performances by nationally and internationally renowned DJs, theme parties and special guest appearances, the club attracts people from a wide area to enjoy its mix of house, 70s, 80s and Latin American music.

Seeking to constantly improve, regularly upgrading its facilities, the latest changes have included the installation of a Yamaha DME24N and MY8-ADDA96 interface card to radically overhaul the entire venue's audio control.

Specified and instal

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Singapore - Southeast Asia's first Universal Studios theme park opened this Spring, boosting Singapore's attempts to become a top regional tourist destination. Part of Resort World Sentosa, the park was built by Malaysia's Genting Bhd for $4.4bn.

Joining the other Universal Studios sites in Hollywood, CA., Orlando, FL. and Osaka, Japan it incorporates 24 attractions, of which 18 are original or specially adapted for the park. Each of the seven themed zones is based on a blockbuster movie or television show, featuring their own specific attractions. With Universal Studios taking up 20 hectares of Resort World Sentosa's massive 49 hectares, excellent site-wide communications were essential.

Singapore based Electro-Acoustics Systems, the regional QSC distributors, were appointed to supply and install the entire sound reinforcement and background music system - and wasted no oppor

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Canada - Adamson has announced a new distributor for Latin America, excluding Mexico, Colombia and Brazil.

All Music Corp, based in Miami, Florida, will be the exclusive Adamson distributor and support body for the Spanish speaking region. The main sales and support contact at All Music Corp. is Marco Breda.

All Music is an official dealer for other brands including XTA, Allen & Heath, TC Electronic including Lab.gruppen, AKG, Soundcraft, Digidesign and many others. They also distribute musical instruments, lighting, cabling and flight cases.

Adamson has also set-up an exclusive distributor for Colombia, with CV Music taking full control of sales and support in that country.

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USA - Opera companies typically build grandiose sets befitting the stature of the pieces they produce. But for Florida Grand Opera's recent production of The Barber of Seville, the creative team did something different by using a huge rear projection screen with 20k projector fed by a Martin Maxedia Broadcast media server.

The backdrop graphics provided subtle enhancements to the production, a series of silhouettes and computer-generated animations that were stylish without distracting from the drama of this early 19th-century work.

"The graphics were beautiful and amazing," stated media server programmer Martin Potoczny of Visivo Visual Design who has worked with the Maxedia system for years.

"We used all custom created content by Lava Studio of Miami who provided a hard drive with all the content segments. I then put the show together with timing and

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The Netherlands - Bosch Security Systems' CCS 900 Ultro Discussion Unit has been awarded a red dot award. This international design award is one of the largest and most renowned design competitions in the world, with more than 12,000 submissions from more than 60 countries. The award-winning products are put before an international public in the red dot design museum.

Bosch only recently introduced the advanced, compact CCS 900 Ultro Discussion System that makes it easy to manage meetings and is suitable for small- to medium-scale meeting areas, such as town halls, local business centers and courtrooms. Its discussion unit is designed to complement any interior, from new, ultra-modern buildings to traditional, centuries-old structures, says the company.

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UK - Adlib Lighting and Sound continue to service international comedy acts with the latest supply of full technical production for US ventriloquist Jeff Dunham. According to Pollstar, Durham was the top-grossing stand-up act in North America for the past two years as well as being the most successful touring comic in the world for 2009.

The sound design and spec was an open brief and Adlib's James Neale was asked to demonstrate his multiplexing abilities by designing and tech'ing the system as well as taking on FOH/monitor engineering duties.

Neale decided on a JBL VerTec PA, primarily because of its ease of use as a combined flown and ground stacked system. He knew that in the City Hall shows, he would have to split the arrays into these two positions to preserve the site lines and ensure that the seats around the sides of the stage had uninterrupted views - and this

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UK - SSE Audio Group will provide equipment and crew to many of the UK and Ireland's highest profile festivals this year. But this is the first year the company is going 'all digital' at festival monitor positions, a decision made possible by the acquisition of additional Yamaha PM5D-RH consoles.

The company has recently bought four more PM5D-RHs to add to its Yamaha rental stock, which now comprises ten PM5D-RH, two DSP5D, four M7CL-48, five LS9-32 and three LS9-16.

"Previously we've always had analogue consoles on festival monitors enabling us to cater for the wide variety of engineers who need to use them," says SSE's Alex Penn. "This will be the first year we've switched over to using only digital consoles, but it's a decision we haven't taken lightly, as all our setups need to be instantly accessible for any engineer to walk up to.

"The PM5D-RH is su

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South Korea - Opened in 2009, Chunma Art Centre at South Korea's Yeungnam University is a multi-cultural space which hosts a wide range of productions, ranging from the local to international. The installation of Alcons audio systems in its two main performance spaces has ensured that, whatever the event, all enjoy uniformly quality sound.

Located in the city of Gyeongsan, Yeungnam University is one of the largest South Korean universities outside of the capital, Seoul. The Chunma Art Centre has been built to an extremely high specification; It consists of seven stories above ground and two stories below ground, and it is one of the most technologically advanced arts centres.

For performances, the Art Centre comprises the Grand Hall with a seating capacity of 1,899 and a multi-purpose stage that can accommodate most types of performances, and the medium-sized Chamber Hall with

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