June 2013 - Product News

17 June 2013

Doughty Engineering reaches new heights at ABTT 2013

UK - Doughty Engineering unveiled the latest addition to its catalogue of products - a motorised lectern -at this year's ABTT show, as well as its new and stronger range of truss adaptors. The motorised lectern is fully DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant, leading many visitors to the stand to try it out 'for size'! Designed and manufactured in the UK, the black powder coated steel lectern is supplied with a reading light and fitted with anti-vibration/noise dampening microphone mounts to ensure a clear, concise sound from the ... More >>

trackingThis adds new features to TAP system

UK - trackingThis, the specialist in dynamic data and collaborative asset management systems, launched new functionalities for the Technical Access Passport (TAP) system, including a Trainer Module, at ABTT show in London last week. trackingThis is offering "an unmissable deal for training companies". They can sign up for a single user license for just 10% of the standard commercial license price, as long as they sign up before October. Besides demonstrating TAP and the trackingThis asset management system, Chris Paul, trackingThis ... More >>

Line 6 extends digital wireless lineup

USA - Line 6 has announced the new Relay V75-SC 14-channel digital wireless handheld microphone/transmitter with super-cardioid dynamic capsule. Designed for use with the XD-V75 digital wireless system, Relay V75-SC isolates vocals while rejecting stage noise, resulting in supreme vocal clarity and articulation, says the company. V75-SC is the first Line 6 vocal wireless solution to be released under the Relay brand. XD-V75, XD-V55 and XD-V35 vocal wireless systems will also join G-series instrument wireless solutions as part of the ... More >>

CAST offers sneak peak at wysiwyg R31

Canada - CAST Group has released the first few details of forthcoming new release of wysiwyg R31, which is due to launch within the next few weeks. R31 is set to deliver "an array of stunning new features, enhancements and library additions, many of which were directly requested by accomplished wysiwyg professionals". These improvements will save huge amounts time and money by solving problems and delivering brand new functionality, consistent with CAST's mantra and its steadfast determination to dramatically improve the workflow and ... More >>

Lab.gruppen introduces LUCIA range

USA - At InfoComm, Lab.gruppen launched its new install dedicated amplifier range, LUCIA. Addressing the specific needs of the AV contractor market for high quality, localized audio systems, the two-channel LUCIA (Localized Utility Compact Intelligent Amplification) is a compact and versatile Energy Star compliant Class D amplifier platform. For small-scale AV applications where high quality audio is required, without the complication and additional cost of a distributed system with centralized rack-mounted amplification, matrixing and ... More >>

Behringer ships Eurocom CL loudspeaker series

USA - Behringer has checked off another milestone on their expansion into installed sound with the announcement that the CL Series of loudspeakers are now shipping to all markets, globally. The CL Series combines acoustically-inert cabinets, custom-designed transducers and a subtle designer aesthetic into a package that should prove as flexible as it is affordable, says the company. Spanning 19 models from the bookshelf-sized CL106 up to the three-way CL3564 and with three distinct subwoofers, the series gives integrators the tools they ... More >>

13 June 2013

Outline introduces GTO C-12 at InfoCOMM 2013

USA - Outline introduced the new GTO C-12 Line Source Array Speaker System to the North American market at InfoComm 2013 (Booth 109). The GTO C-12 is completely derived from Outline's larger-format, dual-15-inch GTO cabinet introduced in 2011, generating output power surpassed only by its larger sibling from an enclosure that is physically smaller and 30 percent lighter. From arenas to 500-seat theatres, the GTO C-12 is equally at home delivering maximum thunder for a rock concert or providing crystal-clear sound for a spoken-word ... More >>

Ayrton LED treble comes to market

France - Ayrton's latest products to hit the market are the new MagicPanel 602, NandoBeam 302 and MADesign luminaires. "Our new products generated a fantastic amount of interest at Prolight and Sound 2013 which turned out to be the best trade show ever for Ayrton," says Ayrton's export manager, Valère Huart-Gyors. "Word is spreading as Ayrton develops as a company with more and more distributors across the world. It is not so common to be innovative in this industry and people like our unique concepts and projectors like the RollaPix, ... More >>

Barco extends HDX family

Belgium - Barco has expanded its successful HDX family of three-chip DLP projectors with a new member. The HDX-W20 FLEX shares the on-board image processing, compact design, easy servicing, and preview mode features with its W12, W14 and W18 cousins, but offers a light output of 20,000 lumens. Additionally, the HDX-W20 FLEX will be standard equipped with the light-on-demand option, which gives rental companies the flexibility to tune their projector's light output to the specific needs of their customer's event. Barco will unveil the ... More >>

12 June 2013

Christie launches latest Jumpstart at InfoComm

USA - At InfoComm this week, Christie is launching the next generation of Christie JumpStart, the Christie FHD551-XG with Corning Gorilla Glass, and the company's first turnkey multi-touch video wall solution. An industry first with the smallest image-to-image gap of any bonded LCD panel, the Christie Multi-touch Video Wall Solution comprises a 4-unit wide by one-unit high row of portrait-mounted 55-inch LCD panels with bonded Corning Gorilla Glass, Christie Interactivity Kit, Christie JumpStart, and the mounting hardware for a ... More >>

New beyerdynamic TG1000 at ABTT 2013

UK - Distributor POLARaudio will exhibit a notable range of new products at this week's ABTT show. The TG1000 Digital Wireless system is beyerdynamic's first 24-bit digital wireless system, which covers an impressive 319 MHz of the UHF bandwidth (470-789 MHz). With these two features alone, TG 1000 is a hugely flexible system which can be used in a wide variety of venues worldwide, competently and reliably. With SecurityFirst digital encryption technology as standard, 24 channel cascading, an extraordinary 300 metre range and 24- bit ... More >>

11 June 2013

James Thomas Engineering launches retro range

UK - Lighting and truss manufacturer, James Thomas Engineering, and lighting designer, Tim Routledge, have collaborated on a new project to create a range of retro-look lighting fixtures with a modern twist. Combining old school aesthetics with a modern output and build quality, the JTE PATT 2013 is the first of this range to be released. The JTE PATT 2013 is a 750W tungsten softlight housed in a beautifully sleek spun aluminium body which maximises its curves to look as good on stage as the performers it illuminates. "We ... More >>

FBT Audio exhibits at ABTT 2013

UK - FBT Audio UK LTD, the UK distributor for FBT professional audio products will exhibit its wide range of theatre and installation products at the ABTT Show being held at the Old Trumen Brewery, Brick Lane in London on the 12th and 13th June 2013. Showcasing its latest Archon, Mitus, Vertus, Promaxx, Verve and Shadow ranges, FBT will be using ABTT to highlight its credentials for sound reinforcement in theatre and general venue applications. Its extensive range of professional audio speakers, subwoofers and ancillary equipment is ... More >>

A.C. Entertainment Technologies at ABTT 2013

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. will be showcasing products at the ABTT 2013 Theatre Show from the many leading brands it distributes exclusively in the UK, including Chroma-Q, Jands, Spotlight, PixelRange, LedGo, Green Hippo, Christie Nitro and Columbus McKinnon - on stand 113. Other leading brands on show include High End Systems, SGM, Philips Selecon, Soundcraft, Sennheiser, Traction Sound, Litec and many more. The AC-ET stand is lit by various models from the Chroma-Q performance LED range, including the recently ... More >>

Community expands WET Series

USA - Community has announced WET X - 13 new models in its WET Series featuring "innovative next generation techniques that redefine outdoor loudspeaker construction and improve sonic performance". WET X's exclusive hand-laid fibreglass enclosures are internally lined with marine-grade plywood and use innovative drivers to provide premium sound quality for both outdoor and indoor venues. The versatile 12-inch and 15-inch, two-way, full-range WET X loudspeakers offer six rotatable horn patterns, high output, and unmatched LF extension. ... More >>

Artistic Licence celebrates new technology at Showlight

Czech Republic - Artistic Licence gave delegates a technology packed experience at Showlight 2013. The conference, held in the ancient town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, involved an exciting programme of seminars, exhibits and social events. Artistic Licence enjoyed a particularly strong presence at the show, in the form of exhibitor, sponsor and (through company CEO, Wayne Howell) contributor to the talks programme. On the company stand, visitors were given the opportunity to try out Artistic's newest dimming products for ... More >>

10 June 2013

Master Audio launches active system

Spain - Master Audio has launched the JK318A, an active three-way cabinet that joins the versatile Joker series of small-format loudspeaker systems. The JK318A is a single-box approach to full-frequency sound, offering the ultimate in size/performance ratio from a compact and lightweight (59kg) system. Within a 1240 x 534 x 524mm footprint, the cabinet packs an 18-inch neodymium woofer with four-inch voice coil for solid, convincing low-end, a 12-inch neodymium woofer with three-inch voice coil for powerful, unfaltering mids and a 1.... More >>

Triple E Specifying for Success seminar at ABTT

UK - Entertainment engineering expert Triple E is inviting ABTT attendees to a new live discussion entitled The Right Kit and the Real Kit: Fighting Forgery and Specifying for Success on Thursday 13 June, 2:15 - 3pm, Seminar Room A. Triple E's managing director David Edelstein - who founded the company in 1984 to supply the entertainment industry with mechanical products to aid the assembly and construction of stage scenery - is chairing the debate alongside prominent theatre design consultant Andy Hayles from Charcoalblue, arts ... More >>

GearSource Europe launches mobile app

Europe - GearSource Europe has spent months duplicating their listing process from a desktop based application to a Mobile App for iOS and Android based devices. At the same time, the company has simplified the overall listing process and made it easier for both their first time sellers and power-users alike to list products quickly and without the wires. This isn't another shopping app - this is a fast and easy tool that allows GearSource Europe users to better manage their gear inventories on the web site, says the company. Clients no ... More >>

Independent Studio Services at ABTT 2013

UK - Independent Studio Services will be exhibiting for the third year running at ABTT where it will be showcasing its range of services and products (Stand 108 Orange Hall). Specialising in the design, supply and installation of stage engineering systems and offering inspection and preventative maintenance services, the Independent Studio Services' team will be on hand to discuss customers' upcoming projects and how they can be best serviced - be it an install or inspection, or a full design and implementation package. As exclusive ... More >>

New ASL product at ABTT 2013

UK - POLARaudio will feature the new ASL BS17, a single channel, compact beltpack with much improved serviceability and ruggedisation (lightweight PC/ABS case and Nylon clip). The beltpack features separate Call and Talk buttons with status LEDs and a volume control for the headset, ringer and sidetone. Connections include partyline and headset XLRs. Also being exhibited will be ASL's digital intercom system, which, thanks to innovative use of the newest networking technologies, provides efficient, reliable communications in the most ... More >>

igus brings e-spool energy chain to ABTT 2013

UK - Leading polymer specialist, igus UK, will be exhibiting its new e-spool energy-chain for the theatre industry for the first time at the ABTT Show in London. Visitors to igus' stand (139) will also see live demonstrations of its high performance energy chains and cable management solutions and meet industry experts. e-spool is a next generation compact cable management system that has been designed in response to customer demand for a solution that is more flexible than traditional cable drums. It enables users to guide many ... More >>

Duran Audio heads for ABTT 2013

UK - Once again Duran Audio UK shall be exhibiting at the ABTT Show in London (Green Hall - Stand 88) on show at ABTT will be: Axys Scope products: These three-way, full range enclosures, with build in amps and DSP, are ideal for use in the Theatre and Corporate AV markets. Their transparent sound reproduction, massive dynamic range and wealth of features have been winning over some of the best ears in the business. Axys Flex products: These two- way, full range enclosures, with build in amps and DSP, are ideally suited for use as ... More >>

Martin Professional at Showtech 2013

Germany - Martin Professional will be exhibiting at the Showtech exhibition at Messe Berlin from 18-20 June (Hall 1, Stand D65) and featuring a broad portfolio of Martin lighting, video, control and smoke solutions, including the newest members of the award-winning MAC Viper Family of moving heads. Designed to enhance the theatre, television and stage experience, lighting professionals will want to check out the MAC Viper Wash's superior light quality and colour reproduction; the MAC Viper Wash DX and MAC Viper Performance, both with ... More >>

Audinate now shipping Dante Ultimo

USA - Audinate reports that its new Dante Ultimo networking platform is now shipping. Ultimo is an integrated, cost-effective 13x13 mm chip, targeted for low-channel networked audio equipment. Ultimo extends Dante networking to a wide range of audio devices. Dante integrates media and control for your entire AV system over a single IP network. Set-up is easy, with devices that automatically discover one another and one-click signal routing with user-editable names. Dante has now been adopted by more than 85 OEMs, and is recognized as ... More >>

7 June 2013

Stage Electrics heads for ABTT Theatre Show

UK - Stage Electrics is exhibiting at this year's ABTT Theatre Show on 12-13 June and will be displaying a selection of audio, lighting, staging and video products reflecting the wide range of specialist equipment the company offers. New for 2013 there will be a display of gas based special effects from MAGIC FX - an ideal solution aimed at venues with a restricted use of traditional pyrotechnics. New for lighting sees the introduction of the ilumo by Lumonic and the LED Source Four Mini by ETC. This compact, lightweight and innovative ... More >>

Triple E demos smooth track solutions at ABTT

UK - Theatre track systems experts at Triple E are inviting visitors to ABTT onto their stand to get hands on with the company's array of motorised solutions for curtains (Stand 138, Orange Hall). Triple E will be demoing its new rearfold accessory and the TDRIVE motor both for Unibeam and Unitrack, the SDRIVE will be shown for the first time at ABTT, the multi-motor controller and its simple plug and play Wireless TracDrive unit, which attaches to the XLR socket on all Triple E motors and enables cable-free operation. The company - ... More >>

EAW extends QX Series technology platform

USA - Eastern Acoustic Works has announced that the new QX300 range of full range loudspeaker systems is available for order. EAW president Jeff Rocha made the announcement. "EAW customers have quickly fallen in love with the unique combination of high output, tremendous pattern control and focused fidelity found in the surprisingly compact QX500 range," Rocha said. "But they have challenged us to design the same core feature set into an even smaller package. The EAW team has once again delivered and is now thrilled to be launching the ... More >>

5 June 2013

RSG debuts latest converter at InfoComm

UK - Roland Systems Group has announced the addition of the VC-1-SC Video Converter to the powerful VC-1 Series line-up. Recently introduced at the NAB show, the VC-1 Series of products address the market demand for high-quality, video and audio converters for live/post production as well as installed systems. The new VC-1-SC is an Up/Down Cross/Scan converter to SDI/HDMI with Frame Sync. Video devices that accept uncompressed signals such as SDI and HDMI have become more common in live production, and as a result, the need for video ... More >>

Sound system planning made easy

UK - When you install a sound system you want to know you've got it right, first time. What you don't want to do is waste valuable time, money and man hours, changing your original design. On Wednesday 12 June, as part of the ABTT Theatre Show's seminar programme, Oran Burns from the d&b audiotechnik GB Education and Application Support team will present Sound system planning, your virtual design. Using the new d&b audiotechnik ArrayCalc Version 7, Oran will show how to avoid the pitfalls that can beset the sound system designer. ... More >>

4 June 2013

ETC set to sparkle at ABTT 2013

UK - ETC is looking forward to demonstrating a wide range of new and updated products at this year's ABTT show in London. Star of the console area will be Eos Titanium (aka Ti), which takes its place as the company's flagship Eos line desk, with new Eos v2.0 software featuring Magic Sheets installed. Eos Ti incorporates new hardware and features that make designing and programming even easier. Over in the fixtures area of the stand will be the Source Four LED, which comes in a range of models, depending on its intended use, from the ... More >>

Unusual Rigging debuts new service at ABTT

UK - Unusual Rigging is broadening its service offering in the installation and capital projects sector with a new range of automation systems, which will be seen for the first time in the UK at this year's ABTT show (stand 34, Blue Hall). The development gives the UK market another option in terms of power flying, says Mark Priestley, capital projects manager at Unusual: "The system, which has a real pedigree in control technology, can be tailored to suit the specific requirements of each client and each installation, bringing the ... More >>

Doughty Engineering debuts motorised lectern

UK - Visitors to the Doughty Engineering, stand 130 in the Orange Hall, at this year's ABTT show will be introduced to a product that "is set to take the conference and events industries by storm". The Doughty motorised lectern is fully DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant and will be in operation on the stand. Mark Chorley, design engineer at Doughty Engineering said, "We believe this lectern is unique - it will certainly be a real crowd-pleaser! It's been developed on the basis that not everyone who has to speak in front of a ... More >>

MilTec Made in Britain at the ABTT show

UK - MilTec (UK) Ltd (Stand 60 in the Blue Hall) will be showing a range of audio and lighting products bearing the proud label "Made in Britain". The successful TP speaker range has now been replaced by the Blakite range, consisting of three mid/tops and four subs. The new range is being built in the UK using high quality materials with custom drivers supplied by Fane.. The new range offers increased build quality, efficiency, power handling, frequency range and a marked improvement in sound quality, says the company. On the lighting ... More >>

3 June 2013

Harlequin Showfloor for temporary applications

UK - For a fast-applied, comfortable and decorative vinyl flooring system for virtually every temporary and short life application - Harlequin Showfloor offers the lightweight, stable and reusable solution. Harlequin Showfloor is a loose-lay floor designed for any temporary event - from trade stands at exhibitions to display areas in shops, fashion catwalks and many more. It can be laid on any hard and smooth surface including plywood, chipboard, hardboard, tiles or concrete, and comes in a black, grey, white or red finish. Mineral ... More >>

AED HOG4 training session this month

UK - AED Distribution is the UK Master Distributor for High End Systems and is running a HOG4 training session on 11 and 12 June. There are a few places still available for what will be the first HOG4 Training in the UK run by Frank Schotman AED Distribution lighting specialist. It is a free course and will provide an essential introduction to the new Family of HOG4 Consoles for all Lighting Professionals. It will be held at the AED Distribution UK Facility in High Wycombe. Those that are interested should contact Sarah Van Havere at ... More >>

New ProfiLED lightbars from OMC save costs

UK - OMC has announced the launch of its ProfiLED Lightbar product family, which reduce cost and offer an improved appearance, especially in low and medium volume applications. Unless production volumes are very high, the cost of developing a custom lightbar is prohibitive for most applications. Instead, designers often use several standard square or rectangular units in combination. However, this approach gives rise to high materials and assembly costs, and the finished product has unsightly dark lines where the arrays join. Using the ... More >>

Clarity Version 2 software released

Australia - LSC Lighting Systems and OpenClear have announced the release of Clarity software version 2. This much anticipated version includes a wide array of enhancements, bug fixes as well as updates for full compatibility with the latest versions of the Mac and Windows operating systems. This release also brings the software in line with the recently released LX range of consoles so that features are common across the software and hardware platforms. The latest software also includes virtual consoles enabling users to operate their ... More >>