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  PRG GmbH and SHOWTEC Companies Become One
Production Resource Group, L.L.C., (PRG) announced this week that, effective immediately, the corporate structure of PRG in Germany has been simplified and PRG and SHOWTEC are now one company. All SHOWTEC companies (SHOWTEC ...
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Alcons Audio Releases EASE GLL Loudspeaker Data
Alcons Audio announces the release of high-resolution measurement and simulation data for Alcons' L-series pro-ribbon line-arrays and Q-series pro-ribbon column-arrays.
The data is supplied in GLL (Generic Loudspeaker Library) ...
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Chauvet Professional Experiences a Successful PLASA 2012
Chauvet, a manufacturer of professional lighting, showed new fixtures at PLASA 2012 and introduced its line of architainment interior and exterior lighting solutions Iluminarc. Chauvet Professional showcased Ovation, a new ...
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AES Launches Mobile Convention App for San Francisco Convention
The 133rd AES Mobile Convention will empower exhibitors and attendees with virtually unlimited connectivity and flexibility for the Audio Engineering Society's October 26-29 convention, to be held in San Francisco, California. Coordinated ...
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Auralex Offers SheetBlok-AF Sound Isolation Barrier Material with New Base-Coat Paint
Auralex Acoustics, Inc., a supplier of acoustical treatments and soon to celebrate its 35th anniversary, offers its new SheetBlok-AF sound isolation barrier material. Designed with system integrators seeking sound isolation ...
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Times Square Lighting Introduces the SX7
The Times Square Lighting SX7 is designed around the Xicato LED remote phosphor module. This module produces an even field of illumination for the most demanding applications. The company notes the SX7 is ideal for museum and retail ...
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Lightfactor Marks a Busy PLASA 2012
UK professional lighting sales company Lightfactor enjoyed a busy PLASA 2012 exhibition at Earls Court in London, with lots of activity on the stand and plenty of interest in key product ranges.
Says Lightfactor's Peter Coles
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Evanescence Circles the Globe with Radial Precision
Evanescence front-of-house engineer Eddie Mapp is on a short break before beginning a string of shows in Central and South America with the band known for its powerful vocals and gothic rock performances. Tour stops include: Brazil, ...
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GC Pro Part of Texas Church's Ongoing Upgrades
The last three years have been busy ones for the Assembly of Yahweh 7th Day near Cisco, Texas, and the Dallas-area office of Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs ...
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Take1 and Fireman's Fund Donate $15,000 to Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority for Equipment
Take1 Insurance, the entertainment industry insurance division of US Risk, Inc., in partnership with Fireman's Fund, presented a $15,000 donation to The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) for the ...
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Robert Juliat Appoints Venuetech as New Distributor for Middle East
Robert Juliat announces the appointment of Venuetech as its new distributor for the Middle East region.
Venuetech has been established as a turnkey supplier of lighting, sound, and video solutions for the entertainment and ...
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ADJ Salutes Space Shuttle Endeavour with Video
On September 19, 2012 the Space Shuttle Endeavour, which flew 25 missions in 19 years, made its final journey, traveling to its "retirement" at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, California. On its way, Endeavour ...
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PR Lighting Launches New XR 800 Spot
The XR 800 Spot from PR Lighting uses the latest Philips MSR Platinum 35 lamp -- an 800W light source that not only produces an extremely bright light, but a wide zoom range from 7.5- to 50-degrees. ...
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Radial Introduces the PZ-DI Orchestral Acoustic Direct Box
Radial Engineering Ltd. announces the introduction of their most advanced direct box to date. The Radial PZ-DI is a direct box that is designed to work with all types of acoustic and orchestral instruments by enabling you to ...
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Cerwin-Vega! Unveils P-Series
Cerwin-Vega! introduces its new P-Series professional PA system, which is suited for any sound reinforcement application, from live performances to public speeches. The P-Series family includes two active speaker products: the P1500X and ...
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ATK Audiotek Debuts Powersoft Amplifier DSP Upgrade at Democratic National Convention
Valencia, California-based production sound company ATK Audiotek has upgraded all 474 of its Powersoft DIGAM K10 amplifiers with DSP cards, enabling control of processing, monitoring, and other functionality using Powersoft's ...
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Bose Introduces New Portable Line Array System and Bass Module
Today, Bose expands its L1 family of line array systems with the new L1 Model 1S system, a portable line array that offers the best combination of performance and portability in an L1 system. The L1 Model 1S system connects ...
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Chad Batchelor Joins LOUD APAC Sales Team
LOUD Technologies Inc. ("LOUD") today announced Chad Batchelor has joined the company as APAC director of sales, Mackie and Ampeg. Based out of the company's Singapore command center, Batchelor will partner with all APAC ...
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Sew What? Included in Inc. 5000 List for the Fifth Time
For the fifth time, US theatrical drapery manufacturer Sew What? Inc. has been recognized on the prestigious Inc. 5000 List. The Inc. 5000 is an annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing, private US-based companies. Companies ...
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Altinex Auto + Audio Switcher Streamlines Presentation Environments
Altinex, a manufacturer of signal management solutions, announces the availability of the MX2106AV 2-In / 2-Out VGA Auto + Audio Switcher. Supporting automatic or manual switching, the MX2106AV is ideal for classrooms and other ...
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Theatre in Review: Chaplin (Ethel Barrymore Theatre)
The writer Ken Mandelbaum once noted that Broadway musicals about the silent film era never really succeed, and certainly Jerry Herman's cult flop Mack and Mabel, Carol Channing's long-ago disaster The Vamp, and Elaine ...
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Martin MAC Auras at E3 Trade Show
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is the global video game industry's leading event with a tagline of "Innovation Unveiled." The world's premier trade show for computer and video games took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from ...
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Clay Paky Sharpys and Alpha Beam 1500s Light Up the Red Hot Chili Peppers' I'm With You World Tour
It's been a long hot summer just about everywhere, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are amping up the heat with their I'm With You world tour, which features Clay Paky Sharpys and Alpha Beam 1500 luminaires. ...
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Theatre in Review: Lovers (The Actors Company Theatre/Theatre Row)
Lovers consists of a pair of one-acts, "Winners" and "Losers," but the line between the two, as is usually the case in the world of Brian Friel, is precariously thin. Not seen in New York since 1968, Lovers ...
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Theatre in Review: Through the Yellow Hour (Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre)
You begin to experience the distinctive mix of suspenseful drama and utter nonsense that is Through the Yellow Hour even before you enter the theatre. The audience is refused entry until just before the play begins, a ...
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Martin Cracks the Code for Consistent LED Color
In a newly released video, Martin Professional reveals how the company has solved the persistent problem of uneven colors across LEDs. Product manager Jonathan Meineke explains how Martin achieves color consistency straight ...
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Chauvet Professional Showcases Products at LDI
Chauvet Professional, a manufacturer of entertainment lighting and related accessories with a wide range of LED-fitted fixtures, showcases a diversity of products at LDI2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 19-21, in booth 2263. After ...
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Michael MacDonald Joins ATK Audiotek as President
Audio production company, ATK Audiotek, welcomes Michael MacDonald to take over the duties as president and leadership of the company's business development, sales and marketing programs, coincident with the retirement of ...
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Avolites to Show New Products at LDI
Arriving hot on the heels of their launch at PLASA 2012, Avolites' latest products can be found in the Creative Stage Lighting booth #1129, at LDI2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 19-21. Products include the Titan One virtual ...
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USITT Enhances Website
A familiar look combined with enriched features are making www.usitt.org much faster to navigate and more easily viewed on all types of devices.
USITT rolled out its website improvements recently, including an online member ...
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IT Awards Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Off-off Broadway at the 2012 Ceremony
The New York Innovative Theatre Awards (the IT Awards), the organization dedicated to celebrating off-off-broadway, recently announced its 2012 recipients at the eighth Annual IT Awards Ceremony at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter ...
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Bristol Theatre Royal Reopens Following Major Renovation Assisted by Charcoalblue
Bristol's historic Theatre Royal has reopened its newly refurbished auditorium to rapturous applause following a £12million redevelopment, which drew on the expertise of design consultancy Charcoalblue LLP. ...
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Line 6 Releases Relay G55 Digital Wireless Guitar System
Line 6, Inc. announces shipment of Relay G55, a tour-grade digital wireless in a compact, half-rack format that enables guitarists to experience wireless freedom without compromising their tone. Built upon the patented, fourth ...
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Powersoft and AMX -- A New Integrated Partnership
Powersoft announces it has become an official member of the AMX InConcert Alliance.
The AMX modules for Powersoft are compatible with the entire range of products allowing seamless integration of Powersoft amplifiers in typical ...
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Widener University Opts for Community Sound System
The Widener University Pride football team has plenty to be proud of: two NCAA Division III National Championships, reaching the semi-finals three more times, and winning more MAC Championships than any other Middle Atlantic Conference ...
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Firehouse Productions and JBL Support Neil Diamond Tour to Celebrate Anniversary of Hot August Night
Continuing over five decades of worldwide success, selling more than 115 million records globally, American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond recently completed a successful tour with Harman's JBL VTX series line arrays, providing ...
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CAST Software Releases WYSIWYG R29
CAST Group of Toronto, Canada has just released the latest version of its industry standard and pre-visualisation suite, WYSIWYG R29. R29 is available to download from the members only section of the CAST website. ...
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ETC Introduces the 2012 LDI Student Sponsorship Recipients
At the LDI2012 trade show, October 19-21, in Las Vegas, ETC will give another group of talented students a unique opportunity to help launch their lighting careers. In its lucky 13th year, the ETC LDI Student Sponsorship gives young ...
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GLP's Impression Spot One Receives 2012 WFX New Technology Award
GLP's Impression Spot One fixture has won the WFX 2012 New Technology Award for Best Moving Light.
The leading LED spot fixture won in its category which is determined by Church Production Magazine, Worship Facilities ...
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New Chevron Patterned Fabric from Rose Brand
Named after its chevron pattern, Chevy Metal is Rose Brand's newest metallic fabric. This lightweight, flame retardant knit has a relaxed width of 51" but can be stretched to 54". Its neutral silver pigment allows it to light ...
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VUE Audiotechnik Completes US Rep Network
VUE Audiotechnik announces the completion of its US representative network with the appointment of seven additional firms covering the Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast regions. This news comes just two weeks after the company ...
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Awards, Keynotes Among Highlights of 2012 PSNI Fall Meeting
Professional Systems Network International (PSNI) had near record attendance at its annual fall meeting, held in Seattle, Washington, September 13-15. The 91 attendees included representatives from 28 PSNI affiliate system ...
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Allen & Heath iLive Systems Installed in Iconic Swiss Building
Two Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing systems have been purchased by The Goetheanum in Switzerland, global headquarters for the Anthroposophical Movement, as part of an upgrade to its sound system. ...
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Intelligent Lighting Creations Hits the Stage with Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige and D'Angelo teamed up to bring the R&B world, The Liberation tour. Chicago-based designer, Daunte Kenner of DK Production Design, was the creative director on this tour. He turned to Intelligent Lighting ...
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Robe at the Award-Winning Innibos Festival
Robe moving lights were again at the hub of the lighting action for a Main Stage design by Johan Ferreira from JSF Productions at the popular 2012 Innibos Festival in South Africa.
The festival recently won a KykNET ...
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Daktronics Accommodates Unconventional Rigging Space and Time Requirements for Texas High School
Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, designed and manufactured 16 Vortek Classic hoists with E Series control system for the Lanier High School theatre renovation project in Austin, Texas. The project was completed with an ...
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Bolshoi Theatre Installs Largest RTS Stage-Manager Intercom System Worldwide
Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre is not only the best-known and largest venue for operatic and ballet productions in Russia, but is numbered also among the most important and celebrated theatres in the world. In fact, since the opening in 1780 of ...
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Grund Audio Design Loudspeaker System Deployed at New Fremont High School in Michigan
With the 2012-2013 academic year just kicking into gear, the Fremont Public Schools opened the doors to its brand new high school: appropriately named the New Fremont High School. Built at a cost of $39.9M, the 170,000-sq,-ft. structure ...
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Le Maitre Appoints New Global CEO
The focus of Le Maitre Pyrotechnics and Special Effects on its US operation and its commitment to the North American market has now been further underlined by the recent appointment of a new global CEO, Rob Brenner, who will ...
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4Wall Los Angeles to Hold Open House and Vendor Showcase
4Wall LA, which recently moved into a brand new 62,000 square foot facility in Los Angeles, California, is inviting the public to attend an open house celebration at the new location.
The event is free to attend, and a number of ...
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American DJ's Jelly Par Profile Offers a Unique Two-In-One Effect
American DJ's Jelly Par Profile, is a low-profile LED uplighting fixture that comes in a glowing transparent case. Part of American DJ's popular Jelly series, the Jelly Par Profile is actually two effects in one; in addition to being an ...
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Schertler Introduces New Microphone Packages for String Players
Swiss manufacturer Schertler has recently teamed its popular STAT series of contact microphones for violin, viola, 'cello, and double bass with its Yellow Single and Yellow Blender portable preamps to create two new live/studio ...
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Riedel MediorNet to Provide Grass Valley Camera Integration
Riedel Communications, a manufacturer of real-time signal transport solutions for video, audio, and communications, and Grass Valley, a manufacturer of HD camera systems, reveal the new MediorNet interface card for ...
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AC-ET Announced as Exclusive UK Distributor for Griven at PLASA 2012
A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. was officially announced as the exclusive UK distributor for Italian manufacturer Griven's LED lighting solutions at PLASA 2012, held at Earls Court, London earlier this month. ...
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Miami Tower Adds Dramatic Twist to the City Skyline with New LED Exterior Lighting
Miami Tower, an iconic symbol of the city, makes a dramatic new statement in the downtown skyline with the recent adoption of a state-of-the-art exterior LED lighting system. The advanced LED system will reduce related lighting energy ...
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Philips Entertainment New Products Attract a Positive Response at PLASA 2012
The 2012 PLASA Show saw the teams from Philips Entertainment brands Vari-Lite, Strand Lighting, and Selecon each introduce a number of exciting new products to the industry. In addition Philips Entertainment launched Showli ...
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Distributor Days at Green Hippo
On September 6-7, Hippotizer distributors came together from different countries to preview our latest software and catch up with the latest developments of Green Hippo over the past year. The distributors went through a two day run ...
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Boston's Salty Pig Restaurant Adds Audio Flavor with Diverse Selection of Harman's JBL Loudspeakers
To provide outstanding coverage and audio quality to the newly renovated Salty Pig restaurant in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, GC Pro recently installed a variety of Harman's JBL loudspeakers, delivering pristine sound to the ...
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Theatre in Review: If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet (Roundabout Theatre Company/Laura Pels Theatre)
There were two questions buzzing around the theatre community during previews of If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet, so let's get them out of the way:
How is Jake Gyllenhaal? The noted young leading man of film, ...
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Theatre in Review: Job (The Flea Theatre)
You are, no doubt, acquainted with the story of Job as presented in the Bible, but here are some of the new features added by the playwright Thomas Bradshaw:
Joshua, one of Job's sons, strangles his sister, Rachel. He then lifts ...
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Theatre in Review: Red Dog Howls (New York Theatre Workshop)
Red Dog Howls climaxes with a speech so horrifying that a deathly silence prevails at New York Theatre Workshop. (At the performance I attended, the only sound came from the woman in my row who sobbed uncontrollably ...
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Live Sound Rules at 133rd AES Convention
133rd AES Convention co-chairs Jim McTigue and Valerie Tyler have assembled a cadre of "pros, pros" for the Live Sound Track. "Our Road Warriors and high-tech savants represent the ultimate combination of hands-on expertise ...
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Entertainment Industry Goes Golfing for Light Relief Charity
Friday, September 14, saw the inaugural PLASA Golf Day at the Drift Golf Club in Surrey, organized by PLASA with assistance from White Light and Delta Sound, the proceeds of the day went to Light Relief. ...
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Report: Clay Paky at PLASA 2012
Besides being one of the main PLASA sponsors, Clay Paky organized several activities at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, which played host to the historic London show for the last time.
Clay Paky set up its main stand, ...
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Cadac Ships Compact Console CDC Four
The Cadac CDC Four is rolling off of the production line. Now in full production and shipping to Cadac distributors around the world, the CDC Four is a compact digital console that features 16 genuine Cadac analog mic pre amps with ...
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Klark Teknik Launches Powerful Digital Audio Network Solution
Signal processing manufacturer Klark Teknik launched its pioneering DN9610 AES50 multichannel digital audio network connector at PLASA 2012.
The Klark Teknik DN9610 -- a cost-effective solution for extending AES50 multichannel ...
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New Le Mark Floors Breaks Records at PLASA 2012
Drawing in interest from some of the world's most renowned dance venues and dancing professionals, the official launch of Le Mark's new vinyl and sprung dance floor range at PLASA 2012 resulted in the highest level of interest ever ...
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XR 300 Beam II Uses New Philips Platinum 15R
The new XR 300 Beam from PR Lighting is an intelligent moving head fixture, with rotating body, which uses the 300W Philips MSD Platinum 15R (8,000K) as its source.
The fixture features a color wheel, with 14 dichroic ...
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Harman's Soundcraft Releases Audio Calc Toolkit App For iPhone
Harman's Soundcraft has launched an audio calculation toolkit app for the Apple iPhone. The app is an invaluable tool for audio engineers, offering converters for Volts-dBu-dBV and delay times in meters-seconds-milliseconds-feet ...
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Mikael Uddh to Set Up SGM Sweden
SGM A/S has recruited the experienced Mikael Uddh to handle the Danish manufacturer's unique portfolio of LED products on an exclusive basis, under the newly-formed SGM Sweden.
Uddh is already familiar with SGM product ...
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Auralex Offers ProFusor II Fabric Wrapped Sound Diffusor
Auralex Acoustics, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of acoustical treatments and soon to celebrate its 35th anniversary, introduces the new ProFusor II fabric wrapped sound diffusor. ProFusor II addresses flutter echo without ...
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MDG Appoints ULA Group as New Exclusive Distributor for Australia
MDG announces the appointment of ULA Group as its new exclusive distributor for Australia.
For over 30 years, MDG has created fog and haze generators for entertainment, industrial, firefighting, and military customers. ...
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New Gefen Matrix for HDMI Supplies Built-in Extension using HDBaseT
Gefen's new matrix for HDMI combines switching among eight hi-def sources and eight HDTV displays with RJ-45 signal extension built into the same, rack mountable frame.
The GefenPRO 8x8 Matrix for HDMI w/8 ELR (extra long range) ...
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Randy Wade to Head Up SGM in US
SGM A/S announces the appointment of Randy Wade to head up its US operation.
Wade, a lighting veteran in the entertainment field since the mid 1980s, will be in charge of sales and support for the entire line of SGM ...
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American DJ will Showcase Low-Profile Uplighting Fixtures, Brighter Beams, and Two-In-One FX at LDI
American DJ is keeping a "low profile" at LDI2012 -- but only in terms of its fixture design. Everything else about the company's display at LDI, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center October 18-21, is big, bold, and brimming ...
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Updated Edition of Industry Standard Book Released Show Networks and Control Systems by John Huntington
Author, educator, and industry veteran John Huntington has released Show Networks and Control Systems, the completely updated and revised edition of his industry standard reference text, which was previously titled, Control ...
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PR Lighting XR 200 Beam Offers Amazing Output-To-Size Ratio
The new Philips Platinum 5R beam moving head is at the heart of PR Lighting's latest automated stage light, the XR 200 Beam.
Sturdy, compact, and with a highly developed optical path, the fixture offers enormous brightness in a ...
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Analog Way to Exhibit at LDI 2012
Analog Way, a designer and manufacturer of presentation switchers and image converters, announces the company will exhibit at LDI2012. Analog Way will demonstrate a selection of its solutions in booth 201, from October 19 to 21, in ...
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AKG's Revamped D12 Bass Microphone Seen at PLASA Show
Developed more than six decades ago, AKG achieved an international breakthrough in recording and broadcast technology with the introduction of its first dynamic microphone, the D12. The first-of-its-kind microphone became a staple ...
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Bose PowerMatch Selected as WFX 2012 New Product Technology Award Winner
Bose Professional Systems Division announces that its PowerMatch PM8500/8500N configurable power amplifier has been selected as the recipient of a WFX 2012 New Product Technology Award, in the category of "Best Amplifier." ...
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Harman Professional Appoints Nuno Sousa to Position of Regional Sales Manager, EMEA South
Harman Professional has appointed Nuno Sousa to the position of regional sales manager as part of the EMEA sales teams, representing the Harman Professional brands in the Southern European territories. ...
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Red Bull Uses Barco Projectors for 3D Projection Mapping Installation at Ultra Music Festival 2012
Barco, a manufacturer and supplier of projection technology, teamed up with broadcast and event producer SennovA, to create the visual centerpiece for the world's premiere electronic music festival in Miami, Florida. The ...
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W-DMX Delivers for the Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge recently celebrated its 75th birthday, paying tribute to one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Thanks to Wireless Solution's W-DMX, tens of thousands of spectators experienced a ...
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TTA Appoints 2M Audio GmbH as Exclusive Swiss Distributor
TTA, manufacturers of the performer tracking and audio localization system for live sound venues, Stagetracker FX, has further strengthened its European distribution network with the appointment of 2M Audio GmbH as its ...
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Adamson Chosen for Campbellsville Baptist Church in Kentucky
Campbellsville Baptist Church is located in Campbellsville, Kentucky. The town's main street is lined with century old brick, stone, and iron buildings with Italianate architecture facades, the church also fits this classic description. ...
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Netmeschek Releases 2013 Edition of Vectorworks
Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., a provider of intuitive, powerful and practical CAD and building information modeling (BIM) software solutions, is pleased to announce the release of the 2013 version of its award-winning Vectorworks ...
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Martin's PLASA 2012 a Rewarding Affair!
First the champagne flowed at the Martin Professional stand at Earls Court in London in celebration of the company's 25th anniversary, then it flowed again a short time later when the MAC Viper Profile won a PLASA Award for ...
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Dirty Rigger Sales Increase by Nearly 30%
Following an incredible PLASA 2012 exhibition in London's Earls Court, Dirty Rigger saw an unprecedented increase in sales of over 28% compared to PLASA 2011.
Revealing their three latest rigger gloves and a new rigger's tool ...
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Penn-Elcom Enjoys a Positive PLASA 2012
Flightcase and speaker cabinet solutions specialist, Penn Elcom, showed its latest technologies at the PLASA 2012 exhibition, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, for the first time with all key brands in the group based on a ...
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Dataton and Show Sage Bring Watchout to LDI 2012
In booth 442, the latest features of Watchout multi-image display and presentation software will be demonstrated. The new features include interactivity, video streaming, live presentation, 3D stereo display, and multiple output display.
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Calibre UK Unleashes New HQView325 Warp Mapping and Edge Blend Scaler
The latest innovation from video image processing hardware manufacturer, Calibre UK is the HQView325 image scaler. The HQView325 features four-sided soft edge-blend with multi-region black level correction for seamless blending of ...
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AKG Continues 65-Year Anniversary Celebration with Limited Edition Classic C451 Mics and K702 Headphones
As Harman's AKG continues to grow and expand from its founders', physicist Dr. Rudolf Görke and businessman Ing. Ernst Pless, original visions, professionals worldwide can depend on the 65-year-old name of AKG. Discovering trends ...
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Sales Representative Kirk Marchwinski Joins High Resolution Systems
High Resolution Systems announces that Kirk Marchwinski has joined the company as a sales representative. He will handle all outbound calls for High Resolution Control, which offers easy-to-use, integrated Pro AV control ...
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Selecon PLCyc LED Adds World of Color at the Festival of Independent Theatres in Texas
The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is a division within the city manager's office which creates opportunities for local artists and cultural organizations to showcase their talents. One of the performance venues supported ...
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Lighthouse LED Video Teams with Laredo Lemurs
A Lighthouse 20mm outfield LED video screen has completed its inaugural season at Uni-Trade Stadium, new home of the Laredo Lemurs in Laredo, Texas.
The main Lighthouse video screen, integrated by Lighthouse partner TS Sports
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DPA Microphones' 4060 Miniature Capsule Mic Offers Discreet Clarity for Tony Award-Winning Musical Once
Once, Broadway's Tony Award-winning Best New Musical, relies on DPA Microphones' 4060 omnidirectional miniature microphones to provide a transparent sound in a small, discreet capsule. Based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning ...
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Symetrix Solus 16 Automixes St. Anthony Claret Catholic Church in California
The modest sanctuary of St. Anthony Claret Catholic Church in Anaheim, California is of an airy and lovely modernist design. It was at the height of architectural fashion when it was built in the late 1950s and has again come into vogue in ...
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Theatre in Review: The Exonerated (Culture Project)
It was ten years ago that Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen's The Exonerated first froze our blood with its true tales of justice denied and lives derailed, if not destroyed altogether. Drawing from statements and ...
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PLASA 2012 Enjoys a Fitting End to an Era
PLASA 2012 saw a successful final chapter of the show's history at Earls Court, with high quality visitor attendance, a hugely popular Professional Development Program and a vibrant after-hours social schedule -- a fitting end to an ...
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URTA Announces 2013 National Unified Auditions and Interviews
Applications for URTA's 2013 national unified auditions and interviews are now available. The PDF can be downloaded from the organization's website listed below.
For more than 40 years, the University/Resident Theatre Association ...
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Milos Makes Impact at PLASA
Global aluminium trussing, roofing, and staging specialist, Milos enjoyed a successful PLASA exhibition at Earls Court in London, where it previewed its new Mobiltechlift range.
It was the first time that the Czech Republic ...
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Harman's AKG Floorpad Near-Field Antenna Increases Signal Quality for Close-Range Applications
Designed to mitigate interference at the antenna in order to protect wireless microphone operations, while reducing the potential for interference to nearby operations, Harman's AKG Floorpad helps touring and equipment rental ...
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Soundcraft's "Mixing with Professionals" Seminars Heads to Chicago with Front-of-House Engineer Ken Newman
Harman Soundcraft's "Mixing with Professionals" (MwP) series will breeze into the Windy City on October 16. MwP offers tips and tricks about using Soundcraft Vi series consoles from some of live sound's most experienced engineers. ...
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At Summer Client Event WorldStage Shows Off Adult Beverage Skills as well as Technical Chops
When WorldStage hosted its annual summer Client Event the company made use of the extensive creative and technical capabilities it normally reserves for customers. Billed as a sophisticated evening of food and cocktails with a media ...
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Theatre in Review: The Train Driver (Signature Theatre)
Athol Fugard's ongoing skill at cauterizing his country's unhealed wounds is on full display in The Train Driver. Just as some wondered if the fall of the Soviet Union might hobble the career of John Le Carré (he's ...
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Texas Scenic Company's Back to School Projects
Texas Scenic Company (TSC) has completed installation of stage equipment in 11 schools for San Antonio, Texas' Northeast Independent School District -- just in time for the start of classes.
Working with Big State Electric ...
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Allstage Pro Adds Yamaha Networking System to Extron's The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon
The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon is Anaheim, California's premier dining and country music venue. A restaurant and upscale saloon with separate entrances, it comprises 20,000 square feet of restaurant, wine cellar, live country music, and ...
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The Producers Group Chosen as Owner's Representative by Historic Philadelphia Inc for Lights of Liberty
The Producers Group LLC (TPG) -- international attraction production specialists -- is providing owner's representative and project development consulting services to Historic Philadelphia, Inc., for the all-new Lights of Liberty< ...
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grandMA2 Tours With Motley Crue and KISS
Iconic rock bands Motley Crue and KISS teamed for a North American summer tour and took grandMA2 along for the ride. A grandMA2 is being used to program and control lighting and video on 44 shows, which are drawing huge crowds coast to ...
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American Audio Showcases New MXR Mixers and VMS4.1 Digital Workstation at BPM
American Audio continues to bridge the worlds of analog and digital DJ-ing with exciting new gear. A new series of MIDI mixers with an "analog touch" and the next generation of American Audio's revolutionary VMS digital workstation ...
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Behringer X32 Digital Mixer to be Awarded in "The Next Level" Contest
Behringer announces a global contest offering the company's hottest product, the coveted X32 digital mixer, as the grand prize! Aptly named, "The Next Level" contest is inviting musicians, bands, singers, and DJs a chance to strut ...
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Radial Introduces the Powerhouse 10 Channel Power Rack
Radial Engineering Ltd announces the Powerhouse, a 10 slot power rack for the popular 500 series format.
According to Radial sales manager Roc Bubel: "Since launching the Workhorse, many larger studios asked us to produce ...
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Theatre in Review: Detroit (Playwrights Horizons)
Lisa D'Amour's play is called Detroit, but her gaze is focused on the endless suburbs that encircle most cities, which, with street after street of prefabricated houses arranged in neat little grids, until recently ...
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A Sparkling Night Out at the Fifth Knight of Illumination Awards
Hundreds of lighting professionals donned their finest outfits and put on their dancing shoes for the fifth Knight of Illumination Awards (KOI), held in London on September 10.
The popular awards, organized by The Society of ...
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Applications for the 2013 Rose Brand $5,000 Scholarship Are Now Available
The 2013 Rose Brand Scholarship application is now available on Rose Brand's Facebook page. The Scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $5,000. A Rose Brand credit for $2,500 will also be given to the student's school ...
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L-Acoustics Announces ARCS Wide and ARCS Focus US Demo Schedule
Following the enthusiastic response to its new ARCS Wide and ARCS Focus systems, which made their debut at InfoComm in June, L-Acoustics announces the kickoff of a busy global demo schedule beginning in mid-September. ...
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Le Mark Group Launches the Venta-Cool at CINEC 2012
The Le Mark Group is proud to announce the launch of an innovative new product in its DirtyRigger range of gloves and accessories at CINEC 2012.
Venta-Cool is a durable rigger glove designed to minimize the "sweaty hand ...
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American DJ Brings Pure Lighting Excitement to the BPM Show
More brightness, more intense beams, and more mobility add up to more pure lighting excitement from American DJ at the BPM Show, held October 6-8, 2012 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, UK. BPM is billed as ...
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Claus Spreyer Joins Robert Juliat as Sales Director
Robert Juliat announces the arrival of Claus Spreyer as its new sales director.
Spreyer joins Robert Juliat with an abundance of experience and knowledge from many years in the industry. During this time, he was with ...
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National Theatre Invests in New Kinesys DigiHoist Control
London's Royal National Theatre has invested in two new eight-channel Kinesys DigiHoist controllers for its Cottesloe Theatre venue.
The DigiHoists were specified by the National Theatre's rigging resources supervisor, Matthew ...
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Royer Labs Announces SF-2 Active Ribbon Microphone
Royer Labs, a manufacturer of ribbon microphones, announces the SF-2 active ribbon microphone. Designed as a premium instrument for use in classical performance applications or to capture acoustic instruments, the SF-2 is a phantom ...
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Lowell Expands Surge Suppression Offerings with New Models
Lowell Manufacturing Company, a US manufacturer of professional A/V products currently celebrating its 65th anniversary, has expanded its range of surge suppression products with three new models: ACR-1509-S and ACR-1509-SD (rackmoun ...
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RATstands Introduces Duo and Trio Advanced Lights for Next Generation Venues and Orchestras
RATstands have added two new lights -- the Duo and Trio -- to their LED light range that feature advanced design and capability for orchestras, theatres, performing arts centers, other performance venues, and distinguished ...
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Movek's myMix Control Software and Interface Now Available
Launched at InfoComm 2012, Movek's myMix Control, a web-browser based software tool for remote control and configuration of a myMix system, is now available and ready to ship.
myMix, the intuitive, networked, personal monitoring ...
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Gator Releases Custom Fitted G-Tour Large Format Mixer Case for the Behringer X32 Mixing Console
Pro-audio equipment manufacturer Behringer has recently released the X32 mixing console, that is a fully featured 32-channel digital mixer with built in effects and features. Having already pre-sold over 20,000 units, the X32 ...
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Theatre in Review: Mary Broome (Mint Theater Company)
The servant problem couldn't be more acute in Mary Broome, Allan Monkhouse's surprisingly ambiguous comedy of class and sex. It is 1912, and the members of the upper-middle-class Timbrell family are busy preparing for a ...
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Robe Celebrating Another Winning PLASA Show
Robe Lighting enjoyed a successful PLASA 2012 exhibition at Earls Court in London, UK.
In addition to a busy four-day expo, the Czech moving light manufacturer launched seven new cutting edge products; won a 2012 PLASA ...
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Peter Johansen Finds His G-Spot; Announces New Moving Head for SGM
September 12, 2012 was the day that SGM's Peter Johansen did his darnedest to upstage the launch of Apple's new iPhone 5 and ECB banking reforms in one fell swoop.
Declaring after taking over lighting company SGM last February ...
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Peavey Celebrates Hollywood Showroom Opening With Live Performances and Celebrity Signings
Peavey Electronics celebrated the grand opening of the Peavey Hollywood showroom on Sunset Boulevard at the heart of Guitar Row on September 1-5. The weeklong event featured appearances from company founder Hartley Peavey as ...
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Chauvet Professional Showcases Products at WFX 2012
Chauvet, a manufacturer of professional lighting, will showcase a wide variety of products at this year's Worship Facilities Conference & Expo show, scheduled for September 19-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. ...
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Harman's Soundcraft Showcases Si Performer US Debut at WFX
At the Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX) in Atlanta, Georgia, Vision2 Marketing will be demonstrating the new Harman Soundcraft Si Performer console -- the US debut of the first and only audio console with ...
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MagicSnow Celebrates A Decade of Dazzling "Snow-manship"
MagicSnow, the company that creates special effects snow, celebrates its 10th anniversary this October. Founded in 2002, MagicSnow is a resource for snow effects in the entertainment industry and for events worldwide. ...
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Times Square Lighting Launches Two New Luminaires
Times Square Lighting introduces the DD16 and the DDL16L LED.
The DDL16 is a surface mount dual-light MR16 fixture that utilizes 50W MR16 lamps. The DD16 installs on a standard four-inch junction box and is for indoor use only. ...
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New Danley SM-80 Delivers Fidelity and Output on a Stick
Danley introduces the SM-80, the latest in its SM-series of lightweight, cost-effective molded-horn loudspeakers. Tom Danley and the engineering team at Danley Sound Labs created the SM-80 for anyone who needs loud, and yet ...
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IALD Announces Four Inductees to IALD College of Fellows
The IALD welcomes four new members to the IALD College of Fellows. The IALD Fellow designation is awarded to members of the IALD for valuable contribution to the art and science of lighting design, and for their continued service to ...
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Auralex Expands Its Range of ProPanels
As part of their ongoing commitment to providing system integrators with a wide range of sound absorption products, Auralex Acoustics, Inc., a manufacturer of acoustical treatments and soon to celebrate its 35th anniversary, is ...
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Waves Unveils NS1 Noise Suppressor Plugin
Waves Audio, a developer of professional audio digital signal processing technologies, introduces its new NS1 Noise Suppressor. A uniquely intuitive professional noise suppression plugin, Waves' NS1 noise suppressor intelligently ...
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Le Mark to Show SubZerO Gloves at LDI
With winter fast approaching the Northern hemisphere, The Le Mark Group will be exhibiting their SubZer0 gloves from the DirtyRigger range of gloves and accessories at LDI2012.
Specifically designed to keep hard working ...
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LD Systems Orders Large L-Acoustics System
Lending further proof to the saying "everything is bigger in Texas," L-Acoustics US reports that Houston, Texas-based LD Systems has now purchased a mega-stadium-sized K1/KUDO system. Hailed as one of the largest sales in the ...
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Lightware's DP-OPT-TX150 and DP-OPT-RX150 KVM DisplayPort Fiber Optical Extenders Add USB HID Functionality
Lightware Visual Engineering has expanded its inventory of fiber optical DisplayPort extenders by introducing the DP-OPT-TX150 and DP-OPT-RX150 KVM DisplayPort fiber optical extenders. An upgrade to the company's DP-OPT-TX100 and ...
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Hitachi Introduces Projector Quick Connection iPad App
Delivering even greater versatility and access for users of its 3LCD projectors, Hitachi America, Ltd., digital media division, business solutions group is introducing the new Projector Quick Connection iPad application. Projector ...
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Robe Olympic Torch is a Winner for Light Relief at PLASA
The Olympic Torch donated by Czech moving light manufacturer Robe Lighting's CEO Josef Valchar, was auctioned at the PLASA trade exhibition at Earls Court in London on Monday. It was won for £6,200 by European AV rental ...
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CAST BlackTrax Puts Focus on Knight of Illumination Awards
For the first time, the prestigious Knight of Illumination Awards, hosted by Clay Paky, incorporated special new effects, much to the delight of both guests and organizers. The awards, which were held on Sunday 9 September at ...
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London Royal Opera House Lit by Chauvet
Chauvet Professional COLORdash Batten Tri linear wash lights enliven the stage of the Royal Opera House in London's Convent Garden. Additionally used for corporate events, the 12 compact-sized fixtures supplement the existing stock ...
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Barco LiveDots Launches New Series of Cost-Effective LED Displays
Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, has unveiled a budget-friendly family of LED displays specifically designed for branding, advertisement, and sports applications. The brand-new V-series consists of two models: the V6 -- a 6mm indoor ...
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Electrosonic Announces Promotion of Sarah Joyce to Vice President EMEA
Electrosonic, an international audio-visual systems integration and service solutions company, has announced the promotion of Sarah Joyce to vice president for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Joyce was previously ...
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AKG Introduces WMS4500 Wireless System at PLASA Show
Harman's AKG WMS4500 wireless system combines several frequency bands and operates up to 70 channels. The system has paved the way for transmission technology, providing enormous headroom for channel security over the years. During ...
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Stewart Filmscreen Develops Mystik! Designed to Easily Transform Any Window into a Projection Screen
Stewart Filmscreen Corporation, supplier of precision projection screen technologies for the residential and commercial markets, showcased their new Mystik! screen at CEDIA 2012, a self-adhesive projection material designed for use ...
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Christie Showcasing "Solutions That Rock" Display Technologies in Burbank, California September 17-19
Christie, along with Draper Inc., Alcorn McBride, and Tannoy announces "Solutions that Rock," a free event introducing several of its new display solutions to organizations involved with professional AV rental staging, fixed ...
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JBL VTX Loudspeakers and Crown I-Tech HD Amplifiers Upgrade America's Largest Church for Pastor Joel Osteen
Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, the largest "megachurch" in the United States, recently received a complete audio upgrade to its 16,800-seat facility. Working with Shawn Mullins and Joe Smart of Houston-based sound ...
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Clay Paky Sharpys Sing on NBC's The Voice
Lighting designer Oscar Dominguez has added Clay Paky Sharpy fixtures to the extensive lighting complement he deploys for NBC's hit reality talent show, The Voice. The series, which is heading into season three, is ...
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Telefunken Introduces New M81 Reggae Mic at AES
Telefunken Elektroakustik of South Windsor, Connecticut is introducing at AES 2012 in San Francisco the new M81 Reggae version of its popular universal dynamic cardioid microphone. The M81 Reggae, featuring a 3-color red, yellow and ...
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Line 6 StageSource Smart Speakers the Perfect Foundation for DJ Bassline
Anthony Heath, a.k.a. DJ Bassline, is a club and mobile DJ in Bozeman, Montana. Performing every week at a variety of gigs including downtown clubs, weddings, parties, and dances, DJ Bassline has recently upgraded his PA to a 5,400W ...
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City Theatrical SHoW DMX to be Distributed by Philips Color Kinetics
City Theatrical announces that Philips Color Kinetics will now offer City Theatrical's full line of SHoW DMX Neo wireless control solutions worldwide. This new distribution relationship makes it easy for Philips Color ...
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First Speakers Announced for Showlight 2013
Showlight 2013, the confab for lighting professionals held every four years, has announced its first set of speakers. The event, to be held in Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic on May 18-21, 2013, combines seminars, product ...
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JBL Introduces VTX-LZ-K Laser Accessory Kit at PLASA Show
At PLASA 2012, Harman's JBL Professional is introducing the VTX-LZ-K laser accessory kit, which facilitates the alignment of JBL VTX series line array loudspeakers for optimum performance and audience coverage. ...
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AKG by Tiësto Headphones Announced by AKG by PLASA Show
In an introduction that marries creative inspiration from the world's leading DJ with advanced audio and technical design, Harman AKG announces the "AKG by Tiësto" range of headphones that feature tuning and styling directed by ...
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Le Mark to Display New Flooring Line at LDI
After being incredibly well received at PLASA in London this year, the Le Mark Group announces that it will be exhibiting a range of flooring with a difference at LDI2012.
Watched by a global audience of four billion, the ...
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FOR-A Announces Plans to Showcase at WFX 2012
FOR-A Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will showcase key products at this year's Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX) in booth 948. ...
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Allen & Heath Launches New ICE-16 Audio Interface
Allen & Heath has introduced a brand new product to its range, the ICE-16, a 16 in/16 out audio interface allowing performers and audio engineers to easily capture high quality multi-track recordings direct to a USB drive or ...
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Jazz Artist Esperanza Spalding Chooses DPA Microphones d:facto Vocal Microphone for World Tour
Bassist and vocalist artist Esperanza Spalding is currently touring with her new group, the Radio Music Society, with a full microphone setup from DPA Microphones, including the new d:facto vocal microphone, which she is using for ...
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Micworks Masterminds Genius Sound with KARA
Celebrating its milestone 80th season this year, Pageant of the Masters is an annual summer festival where life truly does imitate art. Staged at the 2,700-seat Irvine Bowl in Laguna Beach, California, the Festival of Arts event is best ...
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Koz, Britton, and a Yamaha CL Digital Console
An early August stop at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey, gave engineer Melissa Britton the opportunity of mixing front of house on the new Yamaha CL5 digital audio console while out on summer concert tour with ...
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Watchout Greets Visitors to Alexandria Center for Life Science in New York City
Dataton Watchout multi-image presentation software has been used by esteemed Niles Creative Group for a colossal 50' by 5' high digital video display in the foyer of The Alexandria Center for Life Science, an international ...
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D.A.S. Audio Delivers Summer Concert Series at Provident Bank Park
Provident Bank Park in Pomona, New York, is home to the Rockland Boulders minor league baseball team as well as the St. Thomas Aquinas College baseball team. Opened in June of 2011, the stadium is also undergoing its first season as a ...
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Adamson and Team 108 provide Energia Seminar in Singapore
On August 29-30, Adamson and Team 108, Adamson's exclusive distribution for Southeast Asia, joined forces to host a two-day Asia Pacific Energia seminar and demo in the city state of Singapore. Team 108 based in Singapore, ...
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2012 PLASA Awards for Innovation Announced
The PLASA Awards for Innovation, sponsored by AED Rent and Lighting&Sound International, were presented at the PLASA show in London yesterday evening, along with the announcement of the prestigious Gottelier Award
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John Meyer Wins Gottelier Award at PLASA
On Monday, September 10, in front of a packed audience at the PLASA Awards Ceremony at Earls Court John Meyer was announced as the winner of the 2012 Gottelier Award.
John Meyer is one of the original pioneers of the ...
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Lighting&Electronics to Close Its Doors
Lighting&Sound International has learned that Lighting&Electronics, the Wappingers Falls, New York-based manufacturer of lighting fixtures is closing.
In a letter to the company's customers, John Fedigan, president, ...
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AKG Introduces HELICAL Antenna at PLASA Show
Designed for touring sound professionals, sports broadcast engineers, and engineers frequently operating at the front-of-house hundreds of feet away from stage, Harman's AKG introduces the HELICAL antenna. Connecting with wireless ...
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New LED Products from Spotlight at PLASA 2012
In hall 1 - booth H5 at the PLASA 2012 show, three innovative LED products in the Green Line will be presented from Spotlight. In addition, Spotlight will highlight existing luminaires in their stand, including the FresneLED ...
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Tony Del Gianni to Lead LOUD's Global Operations
LOUD Technologies Inc. announces Tony Del Gianni's appointment to the role of vice president of operations. Del Gianni joins the company from his most-recent position at Harman Pro. He will lead the evolution of LOUD's ...
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Rose Brand 2013 Catalog Contest on Facebook
The Rose Brand 2013 Catalog Contest began on the company's Facebook page yesterday. The contest consists of a drawing in which a winner will be randomly chosen on September 30. The winner will be awarded a roll of Rose Brand's new ...
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Newly Refurbished Harman Soundcraft Studer Truck Offers First-Class Customer Experience
Delivering a greater level engagement that ever for customers and visitors, Harman's Soundcraft Studer is taking to the road with its newly refurbished truck, featuring a range of Soundcraft Studer digital mixing consoles, JBL ...
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Clear-Com to Showcase Tempest2400 Seamless Roaming and MasterBelt at PLASA 2012
Clear-Com, a manufacturer of critical voice communication systems, is showcasing the Tempest2400 with seamless roaming capability and Tempest2400 MasterBelt digital wireless intercom for the live sound market at PLASA 2012. ...
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Music Group Partners with SynAudCon as a Corporate Sponsor
Music Group, a holding companies for pro audio and music product brands, and the corporate parent of Midas, Klark Teknik, TurboSound, Behringer, and Bugera announces that it has joined the ever growing list of professional audio ...
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Community Introduces Second Generation VERIS 2
Community Professional Loudspeakers has announced the second generation of their highly acclaimed VERIS (VERsatile Installation Systems) series. VERIS 2 offers a new range of two-way, three-way, and subwoofer designs created for the ...
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PSNI Announces 2012 Affiliate Scholarship Recipients
Professional Systems Network International (PSNI) announces three awards following PSNI's inaugural scholarship program. Unique to the PSNI Scholarship Program is that applications were open to both employees and their family ...
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CAST Brings New Products to PLASA 2012
CAST is pulling out all the stops for PLASA 2012 with the debut of four new products. PLASA will be held at Earls Court in London, September 9-12, and CAST will be exhibiting in stand 1-E27. ...
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Rosco Partners with The Black Tank, Launches Miro Cube
Today Rosco announces that they have formed a joint venture partnership with The Black Tank, an advanced engineering group located north of Boston, Massachusetts to design, develop, and distribute LED lighting fixtures to the ...
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Clear-Com Announces Worldwide Shipment of HelixNet Partyline at PLASA
Clear-Com, a manufacturer of critical voice communication systems, announced at PLASA 2012 that its new HelixNet Partyline intercom system is now shipping worldwide. The industry's first networked partyline intercom arrives ...
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Avid Introduces Venue HD Bundles with New Pro Tools|HD Native Thunderbolt Interface
Avid announces three new Venue HD system bundles that pair a powerful Venue live sound system with the new Pro Tools|HD Native Thunderbolt interface. The D-Show HD Native 64 bundle, Profile HD Native 64 bundle, and Mix Rack HD ...
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Cadac Moves into Live and Rental Sectors with Launch of CUK Live at PLASA
Cadac moves firmly into the live sound sales and rental channels with the launch of CUK Live at PLASA 2012. CUK Live is the new, dedicated live sector distribution division of CUK Audio being launched at this year's ...
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Allen & Heath Launches Mini Broadcaster Mixer
Allen & Heath will launch the XB-10 at PLASA 2012, an ultra-compact broadcast mixer designed for a range of applications from small radio or internet broadcast studios, to college and university radios, podcasting and content ...
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SolaSpot LED at 2012 PLASA Exhibition
High End Systems' new SolaSpot LED automated luminaire will be introduced on the A.C. Entertainment booth in hall 1 stand E10, at PLASA 2012, held September 9-12 at Earls Court in London. A.C. Entertainment is the ...
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Spotlight Introduces Three New Products to the Green Line at PLASA 2012
According to the tradition, Spotlight reserves important news for the large audience of PLASA. Exhibiting in hall 1 - stand H5, Spotlight will present three new innovative LED products in their Green Line; these luminaires ...
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Solotech Honored by the Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology
At the recent awards banquet of the Canadian Institute of Theatre Technology (CITT) conference held in London Ontario, the CITT Supplier Achievement Award for 2012 was presented to Denis Lefrançois, president of Solotech ...
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DiGiCo Announces Official Facebook Page
Back in 2009, for the launch of the SD9 (aka Red Snapper) leading digital console manufacturer, in typically tongue-in-cheek style, made its first foray into the world of social media with a fun Facebook page for the red fish of the family ...
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VUE Audiotechnik's Demo Tour Crosses the US and Back Again
Responding to increasing demand after a series of highly successful demos in August, VUE Audiotechnik leadership today announced plans to expand the US leg of their tour another eight weeks -- hitting key demo sites throughout North ...
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MagicSnow Creates August Snowstorm at NYC High Line Park for Jaguar
Hollywood based MagicSnow created an August snowstorm in the heart of New York City to launch the new Jaguar all wheel drive XJ. Inside a custom snow-dome constructed underneath the city's High Line Park, MagicSnow provided ...
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Sennheiser Launches Digital 9000 System
At IBC in Amsterdam, Sennheiser unveiled Digital 9000, a digital wireless system that can transmit completely uncompressed audio, artefact-free and with superb dynamics. Targeting broadcasting professionals, (musical) theatres, and ...
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Prism Projection Debuts New LED Lighting Products at PLASA and IBC
Prism Projection is expanding its RevEAL line of LED products with the debut of three new luminaires -- Profile Jr., Studio.3 Fresnel, and Studio.UV Fresnel. With its largest product launch to date, Prism will be debuting the ...
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Jands Announces Release of the Stage CL Console at PLASA 2012
Jands has created a console designed specifically for LED fixtures. The Stage CL provides twelve direct fixture control channels, powerful yet simple storing, and a touch-screen interface, all packaged in compact and elegant chassis ...
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AC-ET Highlights New Innovations at PLASA 2012
A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd., a one-stop provider of new and used professional equipment to the entertainment industry, showcases a selection of lighting, audio, rigging, and video solutions available from its vast ...
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Roland Systems Group Announces Version 1.5 Update for M-300 V-Mixer
Roland Systems Group (RSG) announces a new firmware update, version 1.5, for their popular M-300 V-Mixer console. The M-300 V-Mixer console is a core component of the V-Mixing system providing mixing, effects, and external control ...
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Lightfactor Showcases Products at PLASA 2012
UK professional lighting sales company Lightfactor's main focus at PLASA 2012 will be key new products offered by its array of distribution partners. In addition, some of their most popular existing products will also be ...
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Adamson's Project Energia V2.5 Preset Library Released
North American loudspeaker manufacturer, Adamson Systems Engineering, announces the introduction of Project Energia's V2.5 preset library.
In his capacity of director of loudspeaker development, Ben Cabot was tasked with ...
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Le Mark's New Sprung Floor Range to Launch at PLASA 2012
At this year's PLASA show in London's Earls Court, Le Mark will introduce two new compression sprung floors. Both of which have already received high praise from professional dance establishments throughout the UK. Le Mark ...
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New Advanced Technology Invests in Ayrton Wildsun and Arcaline 2
French entertainment lighting provider, New Advanced Technology (NAT), located 30km east of Paris, has just invested in no less than 375 units of Ayrton Wildsun 500 K7 moving-heads, following several tests and comparisons with other ...
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Dirty Rigger Expand in Poland
Dirty Rigger, a manufacturer of gloves and accessories, gained even further success from its new dealer support program after a recent trip to visit new and existing dealers in Poland. The visit resulted in securing a new ...
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Robe Rocks Out on Wacken Bullhead Circus Stage
Robe moving lights helped create great dynamics for the two stages in the Bullhead Circus tented arena at the 2012 Wacken Open Air (W:O:A) Festival in Germany.
Among the largest and most popular metal fests in the world, over 80 ...
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MSM Gives Bowlus Fine Arts and Cultural Center a Jump Start
In 1960, when local citizen and banker Thomas H. Bowlus directed that his estate be used to benefit a cultural arts center, he may not have imagined that the Bowlus Fine Arts and Cultural Center in Iola, Kansas would celebrate its 48th ...
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Clay Paky in the Spotlight at PLASA 2012
Clay Paky will be exhibiting at PLASA 2012, in London's Earls Court, running September 9-12. Clay Paky's main stand will be 1-E36, is facing the main square in the very heart of the exhibition floor, where the "Innovation ...
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Zero 88 Cebrates its 40th Anniversary at PLASA 2012
Zero 88 will be celebrating their 40th anniversary at this year's PLASA show, in London's Earls Court, running September 9-12.
Cooper Controls will host a celebration in their stand 1-E38 with cakes and bubbly from ...
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Elation IP-Rated EPV375 HO "See-Through" LED Display Panel is Ideal Video Solution for Indoor/Outdoor Events
Elation Professional's new EPV375 HO LED Display Panel can be used for creating stunning see-through video effects at concerts, stage shows, and special events -- whether indoors or outdoors. Rated at IP65, the EPV375 HO is rugged ...
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Renkus-Heinz Exhibits at PLASA 2012
Renkus-Heinz will be exhibiting at PLASA 2012 in London at Earls Court, September 9-12 in the PolarAudio stand 1-F9.
On show will be the acclaimed Iconyx IC16-R-II, part of the digitally steerable line array series ...
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Kramer Introduces the VS-88DTP High-Performance 8x8 DVI Matrix Switcher with Twisted Pair Outputs
Kramer Electronics introduces the high-performance VS-88DTP twisted pair matrix switcher for DVI signals. The unit reclocks and equalizes the signal, and can route any or all inputs to any or all DGKat twisted pair outputs ...
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coolux Announces Uncompressed Playback Editions
In addition to presenting the Pandoras Box Version 5.3 and the Widget Designer 4.0, coolux GmbH will announce new uncompressed SSD playback editions of the award winning Pandoras Box product family at two key exhibitions: the ...
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Clear-Com Highlights CC-300 and CC-400 Headsets at PLASA 2012
Clear-Com, a manufacturer of critical voice communication systems, will highlight the latest additions to its line of professional headsets, the CC-300 and CC-400, at PLASA 2012, in London's Earls Court in stand I-F29, ...
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A.C. Special Projects Focuses on Performance Installations at PLASA 2012
A.C. Special Projects Ltd (ACSP) will attend PLASA 2012 to showcase and discuss examples of the many leading performance lighting, audio, and AV system installations provided by the company. PLASA will be held in London's ...
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Alcorn McBride Once Again Named to Inc. 5000
Alcorn McBride Inc., a manufacturer of audio, video, lighting, and show control equipment for the themed entertainment industry, has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in ...
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CAD Audio Debuts StagePass Wireless System
The new StagePass WX1200 wireless system from CAD Audio provides 16-channel frequency, agile VHF operation for increased operating range, and the flexibility to scan, select, and link to the optimum channel in any performance ...
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Flag Systems Expands Its Horizons with Harman's JBL VTX Series Line Arrays
Flag Systems is a top southern California sound contractor that supplies systems for everything from major outdoor festivals to private corporate events and the Santa Ana-based company recently joined the growing list of sound ...
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Community R-Series at the London 2012 Olympics
Community continued the successful track record of its high power R-Series loudspeakers with around 230 systems installed at multiple venues for the London 2012 Olympics, including the Handball Arena, Basketball Arena, Water Polo ...
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Theatre in Review: Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking (47th Street Theatre)
Alive and kicking, indeed: After a three year-sabbatical, Gerard Alessandrini's long-running spoof is back with a vengeance, cutting like a buzz saw through the follies of contemporary Broadway. Nothing escapes his withering notice ...
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PLASA 2012 Opens This Sunday!
At the end of a successful summer, PLASA 2012 opens its doors for the very last time at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre on Sunday, September 9, and with pre-registration figures already way ahead of last years, it's time to ...
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On September 10-11, 2012 the Third Annual PLASA Rigging Conference Opens Its Doors
Over 150 delegates from the global rigging community are expected this year to experience everything the third annual PLASA Rigging Conference has to offer.
This year's keynote speech will be delivered by the legendary Disney ...
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GLP Strengthen Product Range with New Releases at PLASA 2012
Once again, GLP will be exhibiting at the PLASA show in London and using it as a launch pad for their latest LED fixture, the Volklsicht Spot, along with the UK premiere of their new impression X4. G-LEC will also be present ...
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Robe Auctions Olympic Torch for Industry Charity at PLASA 2012
Robe Lighting continues to celebrate its popular theme of "Working With Winners," as CEO Josef Valchar donates an authentic Olympic torch -- used on one of the torch relay legs for the London Games -- for auction at PLASA ...
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LumenRadio and RDM at PLASA
LumenRadio, a supplier of wireless lighting controls, will showcase its RDM products and OEM partners at this year's PLASA show. Remote Device Management, RDM, is an extension of DMX that allows bi-directional communication for ...
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Chroma-Q Unveil New LED Innovations and Brand Identity at PLASA 2012
The Chroma-Q stand, 1-E8, at PLASA 2012 will see the official worldwide launch of the new Studio Force Phosphor LED lighting range alongside the brand's other recent LED, control, data distribution, and lighting accessory ...
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Avolites Ltd is Set to Launch The Titan One Virtual Console at PLASA 2012
Avolites Ltd and its recently augmented team of directors is set to launch the brand new Titan One virtual console and the latest Titan operating system -- version 6 -- at PLASA 2012, in London's Earls Court Hall 1, stand F18 ...
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ArKaos Launches MediaMaster 3.0 with the Video Mapper at PLASA 2012
ArKaos announces that PLASA 2012 marks the official release of the new ArKaos MediaMaster 3.0 and the Video Mapper extension. This is the first time MediaMaster 3.0 will appear in the UK following its successful preview at ...
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ShowTex Presents Ecological Stage Solution at PLASA 2012
The ShowTex Acoustic Baffle has been nominated for a Theatres Trust People's Choice Award and a PLASA Award for Innovation. This new flexible fabric panel is proof that stage technology and the environment can go hand in hand. ...
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W-DMX Now OEM Installed in New Robert Juliat Fixtures
Wireless Solution Sweden AB announces Robert Juliat as its newest OEM partner, with their newest product line offering optional W-DMX OEM installed. Making their PLASA debut this year are the new TIBO and ZEP profile ...
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Simon Blackwood Joins DiGiCo
Simon Blackwood joins digital console manufacturer DiGiCo as business development director.
This newly created position is set to evolve into a key role within the company, with Blackwood leading an expanding direction for ...
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Lectrosonics Selects Woolley for Sales Representation
Lectrosonics, a manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, announces the appointment of R. Scott Woolley to the position of sales manager for the US Southwest and Northwest regions, including ...
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Jessica Allan Joins Tait's UK Office as Sales Manager for European Division
Jessica Allan has been appointed as sales manager for Tait Europe, based in the London office and reporting to Carol Scott, director of sales and Marketing. Allan joins Tait having worked with Martin Professional for ...
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New Look Stand for RDM at PLASA 2012
For several years, PLASA's Technical Resources Office, supported by manufacturers of RDM-compliant equipment, has provided a stand at PLASA dedicated to RDM (Remote Device Management) with the aim of familiarizing visitors ...
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Philips Entertainment adds Showline to the Vari-Lite, Selecon, and Strand Lighting Family
Philips Entertainment will debut professional lighting brand, Showline, and its range of efficient, feature-rich, professional entertainment LED fixtures at PLASA 2012, in London at Earls Court, September 9-12, in ...
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Robe Ups the Ante on Green Credentials at PLASA
Heading into PLASA 2012, Czech Republic-based lighting manufacturer Robe has upped the ante on its already strong green policies, underlining its commitment to helping preserve the planet in as many ways as possible. ...
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W-DMX at PLASA: New Products, Seminar, Vodka, and Meatballs
Wireless Solution Sweden AB is ready to show PLASA 2012 visitors its exciting new range of new products along with an educational seminar and plenty of Swedish hospitality. PLASA will be held at Earls Court in London, ...
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Avolites Media Plans Product Launch and Demos at PLASA 2012
Avolites Media will showcase the Ai Infinity Media Server and launch the Sapphire Media console at PLASA 2012, hall 1, stand G15, in London's Earls Court, September 9-12.
Just one event-packed year since Avolites Media was ...
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ArKaos To Launch ArKaos Stage Server at PLASA 2012
ArKaos, a provider of technology for live visual performances, announces the official release of the ArKaos Stage Server at PLASA 2012, running September 9-12 in London's Earls Court, in stand 2-R23, located in the White ...
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LSC Lighting Systems' New Clarity LX Consoles at PLASA 2012
LSC Lighting Systems booth at PLASA this year will see the production launch of the exciting new Clarity LX300 and LX600 lighting and media control consoles. The LX300 was released to the market in June however this will be the ...
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Dream Solutions Publishes Free Art-Net Remote for iOS Devices
Dream Solutions announces the publication of its free ArtNet Remote for iOS devices on the Apples App store. This is a simple one screen utility to directly set DMX channels in an ArtNet environment. This utility is designed as a ...
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Duran Audio to Exhibit at PLASA 2012
Once again Duran Audio will be exhibiting at the PLASA 2012 show. This year's show will be held in London's Earls Court, running September 9-12. Duran Audio will be in stand G4.
New for PLASA 2012 from Duran Audio will be ...
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XL Video Invests in New Barco HD Projectors
XL Video, a provider of video equipment and services, announces the company has made a substantial investment in new Barco high-brightness projectors.
The purchase includes a total of 66 new projectors -- 44 x HDF-W26s and ...
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PR Lighting Promotes Sasha Xiong to Assistant Sales Director
PR Lighting has announced the promotion of one of its long-term employees to international assistant sales director.
Sasha Xiong joined the company eight years ago as sales manager, with responsibility for the Asia Pacific ...
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Tüchler Bühnen- & Textiltechnik GmbH Exhibits for First Time at PLASA 2012
Austrian manufacturer of flame retardant fabrics, dance and stage flooring, and stage technology solutions, Tüchler Bühnen- & Textiltechnik GmbH, will be making its first appearance as an exhibitor at PLASA 2012, at London's ...
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Gem Audio Labs Emerges from Generic Restructure
A recent company restructure by the Polish manufacturer of Preceptor and Compactor (high-quality analog Zener compressor/limiters) has resulted in the emergence of Gem Audio Labs, a new company/brand name that replaces the former ...
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Theatre in Review: Heartless (Signature Theatre)
Sam Shepard surely has the strangest imagination of any contemporary playwright. Maddeningly elusive one moment and thuddingly obvious the next, he seems to be engaged in a game of hide-and-seek with his audiences. Trouble is, too ...
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