May 2013 - Product News

16 May 2013

Engine DJ management software upgraded

UK - Denon DJ has announced new feature loaded and optimised legacy functions to its music management system Engine. Listening intently to user feedback, and maintaining a finger on the pulse of today's DJ software and hardware demands, V 1.1.0 is now available. Running on PC/Mac or with the iOS iPad version, Engine's new features make the live or studio DJ interaction experience even more fluid and precise, says the company. The new 'Hot List' function integrates with both the SC2900 and 3900 media player connections, enabling ... More >>

A.C. Special Projects at the ARC Show 2013

UK - A.C. Special Projects Ltd. (ACSP) will be showing a range of projects from their impressive architectural installation portfolio, as well as architectural lighting products at this year's ARC Show (stand P42). ACSP will be on hand throughout the show to discuss how they can provide bespoke lighting, audio and AV installations to the architectural and retail sectors. Acting as single supplier, the company has access to over 200 leading entertainment technology brands including Jands Vista, Yamaha, Green Hippo and Columbus McKinnon ... More >>

15 May 2013

Orbital's full house on show at ABTT 2013

UK - Orbital Sound plans to show a full house of international pro audio brands on Stand No: 129 at the ABTT Theatre Show 2013 (Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, 12-13 June). As Clear-Com's and HME's exclusive UK distributor, Orbital will be spotlighting the full range of high performance wireless intercom systems, including the latest version of the Clear-Com HelixNet all-digital intercom platform, and the popular HME DX210 radio comms system. In its capacity as an authorised d&b auditotechnik sales and installation partner, ... More >>

Philips exhibits creative stage luminaires at ABTT

UK - Philips Entertainment's four premier brands - Showline, Vari-Lite, Selecon and Strand Lighting - are powering up to exhibit their latest LED luminaires and lighting control products for theatre application at this year's ABTT (Orange Hall, Old Truman Brewery, Stand 123). Following its UK debut at PLASA Focus in Leeds, Philips Showline will be promoting its SL NITRO 510 LED-based strobe, delivering superbright, intense bursts of light and dynamic effects using over 1300 high-powered LEDs. Six unique zones of control allow ultimate ... More >>

Verbatim launches first VxRGB LED product

UK - Verbatim has announced the commercial release of Vivid Vision, a directional LED lamp using VxRGB technology developed by Verbatim's parent company, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation. Vivid Vision ensures that colours and fine details of objects are rendered accurately through a combination of red, green and blue phosphors applied to a violet, rather than blue, LED die. This type of LED lighting is particularly effective in spaces where small differences in colour hues, tints and textures can have a significant impact, says the ... More >>

14 May 2013

DMX shows latest developments at PALM Expo

China - Wireless Solution Sweden AB will be showing its growing line of G4S products during PALM Expo, June 7-10 2013 at the New China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing. The W-DMX G4S software platform includes an improved adaptive frequency hopping algorithm that improves the plug and play use in crowded radio spectrum situations and better avoids interference from Wi-Fi, DECT Phones, Intercom and more. The adaptive frequency hopping technology has been granted a patent in the USA and patent pending in the EU. G4S also has a ... More >>

d&b brews up a breeze at ABTT 2013

UK - Brewing came to Brick Lane before 1680 with water drawn from wells deep within the London clay. Today, the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane is host to concoctions of a different kind as it hosts the annual ABTT trade show 2013 on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 June. Nestled amongst the array of exhibitors and their paraphernalia visitors will discover the calm and tranquillity of the d&b audiotechnik stand. No clutter, simple visual eye candy and, perhaps surprisingly, no sound. So what is the special ingredient in the d&b cauldron ... More >>

Le Mark launches Sonata Compression floor

UK - Following on from the success of the Dynamic Compression dance floor range, Le Mark has introduced Sonata, a matt-black-topped addition to their already established Compression flooring collection. This 6mm foam-backed performance vinyl floor provides a lightly textured surface with point elastic shock absorption for dynamic dance routines and ballet pointe work, suitable for all types of contemporary dance. Le Mark's Dave Cartwright said, "The Compression floor range has already been used on some of the UK's highest profile dance ... More >>

Dataton ships new WATCHPAX media server

USA - WATCHOUT Premium Partner, Show Sage, will be exhibiting at PLASA Focus: Orlando - booth 209, Wyndham Orlando Resort, Florida, 15-16 May 2013. The major release for Dataton in 2013 is WATCHPAX. Combining all the show-timeline, control and image-manipulation of the company's successful Dataton WATCHOUT software with a compact embedded computer, WATCHPAX is now shipping. Dataton WIRETAG, which plugs directly into the WATCHPAX media-player module allows direct integration of a WATCHOUT show with Dataton's PICKUP audio guide system. ... More >>

13 May 2013

Dirty Rigger upgrade for Armourtex

UK - Following a period of extensive testing and strong customer feedback the all new Armordillo will show case at the Safety & Health show. Steve Marshall, chief designer for Dirty Rigger notes: "The Armordillo project was 100% customer driven with their need to have a comfortable all day work glove with excellent grip and flexibility but with a high level of slash and cut resistance. "We worked within a number of diverse industry sectors including event crewing, rigging, and overhead installation. This ensured that the feedback ... More >>

10 May 2013

Digitool Multiprocessors a hit at PLASA Focus

UK - After last week's PLASA Focus event in Leeds, Peavey Commercial Audio have been delighted with the reaction to the Digitool range of multiprocessors which were shipping the day following the show. "Orders specifically for this product have been fantastic," commented Mark Coombes sales manager for Peavey Commercial Audio. "We knew the range would be a hit for us there but the response has been even better than we could ever have hoped." The Digitool is now available in the following models: the MX16, featuring eight inputs and eight ... More >>

9 May 2013

Elation debuts set for Orlando

USA - Elation will be showing a spread of new products at PLASA Focus: Orlando next week. EZ6 LED Video Panel is a high-resolution 22.7" x 22.7" indoor video display panel, powered by premium Tri-Color 3528 SMD LEDs, that delivers a 6mm pixel pitch, 1,800-nit brightness and 960 Hz refresh rate, allowing it to produce sharp, clear high-definition graphics, text, logos and images. Yet it is also very affordably priced, light weight and easy to assemble, making it a suitable choice for nightclubs, concert venues, live stages and exhibit ... More >>

Audica Professional launches MULTIzone

UK - Audica Professional has announced it is expanding its MICROseries audio system capabilities with the launch of the MULTIzone. Applications include retail outlets, bars and restaurants, hotels, education facilities, museums, visitor centres and other public spaces requiring independent zone input and output control. The MULTIzone is a four-zone control mixer with six music inputs, plus a microphone input for paging. Each of the four outputs can be independently configured to provide music from any one of the inputs plus the paging ... More >>

8 May 2013

Exhibitors gear up for PLASA Focus: Orlando

USA - With less than two weeks until the doors open at PLASA Focus: Orlando 2013, taking place at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, on 15-16 May, 2013, exhibitors have been busy releasing details about the products they will have on display at their booths. Robe Lighting will introduce four new additions to the Robin Series; the Robin Pointe, Robin MiniMe, Robin Cyclone and Robin CycFX. The Robin Pointe is a new dynamic beam, spot and wash fixture which features include a 5 to 20 degree zoom with full focus control, variable frost, two ... More >>

US product debuts for Martin at PLASA Focus

USA - Visitors to PLASA Focus Orlando will be the first in the US to get an up-close look at the newest members of Martin Professional's award-winning MAC Viper Family, as well as the first fixtures in Martin's all-new range of affordable effect lights - RUSH. Join Martin May 15-16 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort Booth 321 to check out these latest Martin innovations, network with industry professionals and enjoy a relaxing chat with Martin personnel. A host of other Martin lighting products and control solutions will also be on display. (... More >>

7 May 2013

ETC extends Selador family

UK / USA ETC has introduced the Selador Desire D40XTI luminaire. It has the same colour mixing system that Selador luminaires are known for. Using the x7 Color System - which combines up to seven LED colours in one unit - the D40XTI has the most flexible colour rendering possible, says the company. The D40XTI features the Selador family's professional-quality dimming capabilities. The D40XTI can fade to black smoothly, without the telltale steps demonstrated by other LEDs. "The D40XTI was designed with the installer in mind," explains ... More >>

DPA addresses installation sector

Denmark - DPA Microphones has now turned its attention to the installation market with the launch of two new microphones that "give AV installers and conference organisers the clear, transparent and precise sound they demand". At the top end of the range DPA is offering podium microphones that incorporate the modular capsules from the d:dicate Recording Microphones (formerly known as Reference Standard), which are noted for their exceptional linear frequency responses, high SPL and superior gain before feedback. These new podium ... More >>

Allen & Heath upgrades iLive firmware

UK - Allen & Heath has released an interim firmware update for its iLive range of digital mixing systems, v1.91, containing a series of presets created by renowned sound engineer and regular iLive user, Ben Booker. Booker has toured as a monitor and FOH engineer with many artists, including Scissor Sisters, Spiritualized and PJ Harvey, and won Monitor Engineer of the Year at the Total Production Awards in 2009. He has also produced, mixed and mastered various recording projects and mixed on stage sound and broadcast mixes on numerous TV ... More >>

3 May 2013

QSC extends Acoustic Design series

USA - QSC Audio Products has announced the addition of the S8T, S10T and S12 loudspeakers to the AcousticDesign Series line of premium surface mount loudspeakers. Suited for a wide variety of foreground/background sound reinforcement applications, these new models feature both constant voltage (70/100V) and low impedance operating modes and offer an elegant design combined with rugged durability that are perfect for spaces which require high quality distributed audio. Ease-of-installation is the driving principle behind this next ... More >>

2 May 2013

Chauvet gears up for Orlando

USA - Chauvet is gearing up for PLASA Focus Orlando, scheduled for 15-16 May. Built with TRUSST, backed by Chauvet, booth 501 will house a selection of fixtures including Chauvet Professional Legend 230SR Beam moving yoke, Nexus 4x4 tour-ready wash light, Ovation series of theatrical luminaires, PVP S5 high-definition video panel, MVP Ta8 Curve modular video panel, wash lights from the COLORado Series and more. Additionally, Chauvet will present on 16 May the seminar How to Blend LED with Traditional Fixtures. Chauvet ... More >>

1 May 2013

Jem AF-1 Mkll fan gets upgrade

Denmark - Martin Professional's compact Jem AF-1 fan has been a touring industry staple for well over a decade. Now improvements in digital electronics have made this industry-standard fan more responsive and even more versatile. With the new Jem AF-1 Mkll, advances in control, rotation, speed range and increment adjustment have raised the bar for quality, performance and durability. Speed control response is instantaneous, minimum fan speed has been lowered and motor noise at low speeds has also been reduced. Fully DMX controllable or ... More >>

ETC at PLASA Focus 2013

UK - ETC is showing a range of new and updated products at this week's PLASA Focus in Leeds: The Source Four LED Studio HD is designed to perform in a high definition production world where people (with varying flesh tones) need to look their best. The fixture combines exceptional light output with an ultra-flexible, variable white light (2700K-6500K), for more accurate colour rendition on camera, and uses the colour technology of ETC's Selador x7 Color System for a more spectrally complete white light that can be finely tuned to the on ... More >>