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AEQ UK, the UK representative of the Madrid-based manufacturer of professional broadcast and audio systems, is now shipping the Caddy A/D and D/A convertor, launched last year as part of the company's E@sy range of products. Although designed as the ideal partner for AEQ's Impact summing/distributing digital audio matrix, the Caddy is well suited to stand alone use.

The Caddy offers 24 electronically balanced analogue inputs and outputs with conversion to and from 12 AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs, all in a compact 1U rack space. Sample rate conversion is available from 32kHz to 96kHz, with 24 bits per sample, and the sampling rate follows that of the AES.11 sync input; the default being 48kHz.

The first customer for the Caddy is the European Broadcasting Union, who have taken 20 u

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The latest Directory of Members is about to be published. This annual publication, which will be mailed shortly, offers detailed information on all PLASA Members, promoting the range of products and services offered by the membership to the entertainment and venue technology industry at large.

Over 11,000 directories are printed: in addition to being distributed to the full mailing list of L&SI (which includes architects, consultants, designers, distributors, engineers, installers, hire companies, production crews and venue managers), the Directories are also despatched to all British embassies worldwide and circulated widely at industry trade shows and events.

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Carl Pierre Blasor has joined the sales management team as head of international key accounts at Lightpower, the Paderborn-based distributor of professional lighting equipment. Blasor has majored in Linguistics and Cultural Studies and has completed vocational training as an export merchant. Born and raised in Italy, he has also lived in Puerto Rico and the United States, and now resides with his family in Germany. He speaks four languages and has a good working knowledge of a fifth.

MA Lighting International, a subsidiary of Lightpower, was founded in order to coordinate and carry out its international sales and marketing activities and Blasor, as key account manager, will be a significant contribution to the international team. His main aims will be to consolidate existing international customer relations and maintain and coordinate the more than 30 worldwide exclusive representative

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The Met Arts Centre in Manchester, one of a rich selection of theatres and music halls in the city, has had a new staging system fitted in its main theatre. As a variety of musical events take place in the main theatre, ranging from large-scale orchestral concerts and the famous Blues Festival to children's days, the staging had to be as multi-purpose as the hall itself, not to mention suitable for outside use also.

Maltbury supplied 25 Ambideck staging units with legs to variable heights, measuring 32 x 24ft. With variable leg height, the staging can be easily raised and lowered to suit a variety of needs and with ramp access to the rear of the stage, people with disabilities will be able to enjoy the theatre's facilities.

(Ruth Rossington)

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Paul Twist, a figure well known to many in the industry, died recently in the United States. Paul had been working as a freelancer for Colin Hammond at Meteor Lighting in Huntsville, Alabama. His earlier career had seen him working in sales at Chappels (sheet music), Selmer (musical instruments) and Cadburys-Schweppes. He then spent four years in the late seventies with OPTI where he was the company’s first ever export sales director, before he moved on to Meteor Lighting.

His funeral is planned to take place in the UK on Friday 22 February. We’ll advise of further details as they become available.

(Ruth Rossington)

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NBC Olympics has selected Audio-Technica microphones to play a key role in its coverage of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games. Working in conjunction with the host audio-video provider, International Sports Broadcasting (ISB), NBC Olympics has made a solid commitment to provide the most sophisticated and intensive coverage the Winter Games audience has ever known. "We’re going to be using a wide selection of Audio-Technica microphones to capture the sound and drama of the events," stated Bob Dixon, Project Manager/Sound Design for NBC Olympics. "The crisp and accurate imaging they offer will help us make the experience that much more exciting for viewers."

Stereo sound will play a key role in creating enhanced realism in NBC’s broadcasts. Dixon notes that all of NBC’s handheld field cameras will have AT815ST Stereo Shotgun Microphones mounted on

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IAG Professional (International Audio Group) has announced that the product lines formerly covered solely by Wharfedale Professional are now divided into two divisions - Wharfedale Pro and Wharfedale Systems. Due to the current diversity and plans for further expansion of the Wharfedale Professional ranges worldwide, it became apparent to the parent company, IAG, that the infrastructure needed changing to focus on different market areas. The increase in business for IAG, especially in the professional product areas, has necessitated the employment of new staff in both sales and product development. This has enabled IAG to develop new products in both loudspeakers and electronics, which, in turn, have increased sales and distribution worldwide.

The Systems Division will comprise already established installation speakers such as the Programme 30D, 2080 and 2090 series. The LoudPanel (NXT

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Cameo's P6 is a future-proof LED profiler with a powerful 600 W RGBACL engine and 16,000 lumens. It’s an energy-efficient replacement for 2.5 kW halogen profile lights in theatres and venues. With excellent light quality and natural colour rendering, it fits perfectly in theatres, musicals, TV studios, congresses, and live events.

With an LED life of 50,000 hours and low power use, the P6 cuts energy costs and supports the EU’s ‘Green Deal’ goals for climate neutrality by 2050. It also meets updated eco-design rules for lighting.

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AVC Productions have extended their commitment to Christie Digital Systems with an order valued at around £500,000, spread across the full line of rental staging projectors. This includes the first UK acquisition of the new RoadRunner L6 LCD projectors.

Headquartered at Slough, and voted Production Company of the Year in the recent AV Magazine awards, AVC took the decision to back Christie Digital after receiving feedback from their in-house and freelance technicians. The purchase will not only extend AVC’s long relationship with Christie Digital, but will also increase their rental fleet to around 150 projectors. In addition to the RoadRunners, AVC also bought quantities of X10 Roadies and X6 Roadsters, with 10-bit ADPs (Advanced Digital Processing). They thus join the exclusive network of rental staging companies holding the powerful X10s in their inventory.

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Karl Christmas has been appointed as UK sales manager for studio/post and broadcast at SCV London, taking responsibility for high end pro sales. Formerly a freelance music producer and for many years in sales and marketing with TC Electronics, Yamaha and others, Karl has built a strong background in pro audio and his experience both as a user and in sales has given him an in depth knowledge of pro audio products. Among the many big names he will be handling at SCV London is the new Fostex DV40 mastering recorder, high end Genelec monitors and the Lucid and Universal Audio ranges.

(Ruth Rossington)

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Lancelyn Theatre Supplies and White Light Electrics have recently been appointed as distributors of the Skyhigh range of pyrotechnics and firing systems. Both companies have taken in a broad range of the pyrotechnic stocks.

Skyhigh's product development manager Tom Owen was pleased with the development. "Our strategy is to develop a worldwide distribution network for our products and two such key companies are a serious boost for us." Lancelyn's David Wilkins added: "Pyrotechnic equipment for general theatrical use is an area where there has been little effective choice in the marketplace. Choice and competition will stimulate development and this, alongside increasing demands for safety, will drive the market forward."

(Ruth Rossington)

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IAG (UK) Ltd has appointed Dean Davoile to its Huntingdon-based headquarters. He will be taking on the role of national sales manager (UK) for all brands under the IAG Professional banner, the main line being Wharfedale Professional loudspeakers and electronics. Previously heading up the sales at Logic System Pro Audio, Davoile’s immediate responsibilities at IAG will be overseeing the launch of three new professional product lines. He will also be in charge of developing sales for the recently-created Systems Division.

(Lee Baldock)

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As Star Hire (Event Services) Limited celebrates its 25th Anniversary, the staging and engineering support company is expanding to accommodate a full events diary for 2002.

Recent projects, which included supplying stages for numerous New Year’s Eve celebrations across the country, several media company shows and major international events, have led the company to expand its business. "We have experienced an ever-increasing demand for our specialized engineering and staging expertise from music promoters, media companies and event management companies," said technical director, Roger Barrett. "I am delighted that as events in general have become more professional with regards to safety and quality, the depth of skills and knowledge throughout the team at Star Hire is standing us in good stead."

As the summer approaches, Star Hire’s itinerary already in

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Court Acoustics has launched its most powerful unit yet, the new RAMJET 3000 concert, touring and installation system. The two-bin system comprises a trapezoid high bin with a horn loaded 12" (304mm) 400W 4" voice coil driver, whose phasing plug combines with a 2" titanium compression driver. This is loaded by a conical horn which, according to Court, provides substantially reduced distortion, compared with conventional horn flares.

The 60°x 60° dispersion and square mouth, means that the RH1 can be used in either plane for wide dispersion arrays, vertical line arrays, stacking or conventional bracket mounting. The RL1 3kW bass bin is a unique design with 4 x 15" (380mm) 750W bass units in the mouth of an 8 square foot horn. The large back chamber is also vented into the horn mouth, combining bass and sub bass down to 25Hz. The RL2 half-size bass bin is also avail

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Introduced in December 2001 at the AES show in New York, the SB210 indoor/outdoor subwoofer, the latest addition to JBL’s extensive line of Control Contractor products, is now shipping. Just fourteen inches tall, the dual ten-inch powerhouse adds low frequencies to fixed installation sound systems in virtually any business application, including restaurants, retail, theme parks, exhibits and displays, even small church and performing spaces.

The SB210 has two ten-inch (254mm) aluminium/ceramic composite cone woofers, for a total power handling capability of 400W continuous (1600W peak). Intended for use indoor or outdoor, the SB210 features a high impact polystyrene cabinet and multilayer thermoset composite-covered grille for full weatherproofing.

The frequency range of the SB210 is 42Hz-200Hz. When used with the optional JBL MTC-210-SAT network, a single amplifier may be use

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Based on the already successful VS range, the new VS Series from Wharfedale Pro has been the subject of both sonic and cosmetic improvements. The new trapezoidal enclosures feature a Dual Electro-Dynamic Driver - Elliptical Wave Guide/Horn high frequency section. This innovation gives high quality sound and musicality using bespoke drivers unique to Wharfedale.

The range includes the VS-10, VS-12 and VS-12M monitors, the popular VS-15 and the VS-153 three way system and the VS-15B and VS-18B sub woofer systems with their internal low pass crossovers and high output, high power handling purpose-built woofers.

(Lee Baldock)

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SCV London has moved its operation to larger premises in Loughton, Essex. Conveniently placed close to junction 5 of the M11, the new site is midway between the North Circular and the M25. SCV MD Julian Blyth told us: "Working in London was becoming increasingly frustrating. Time travel was a major problem: people being caught up in London’s traffic snarl was losing us an enormous amount of time. From our new location, we will be able to service our customers faster and staff hassle will be reduced."

The company can now be reached at 40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Estate, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3NY, UK. Tel: +44 020 8428 0778.

(Ruth Rossington)

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TMB has recently established a new relationship with Roadogz.com, a website aimed at people on the road in the entertainment industry. Roadogz.com will be selling TMB products including cable, connectors and touring expendables, in addition to its range of workbags, gloves, pouches, mini-fixtures and testing equipment.

Roadogz.com is filled with industry-related articles ranging from technical to travel subjects. It also features databases packed with info for restaurants, businesses, resumés and classifieds. There is a also a ‘production office’ loaded with tools for everyday use such as currency converters, calculators, airline seating charts and more. And, last but not least, the site provides the ultimate diversion, online games.

Roadogz.com owner and creator Jesper Luth began his relationship with TMB when he worked as an operations manager for Bandit UK. "Ro

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Following our news item last week concerning the death of Paul Twist, we now have details of the funeral arrangements. The funeral will be held at midday on Friday February 22nd and Paul will be buried after a funeral mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Henfield, Sussex.

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More than 500 people from all areas of the live event production industry attended Total Production magazine’s first-ever Awards event at the Hilton London Metropole, London W2, on the evening of Wednesday 30 January.

The 90-minute awards ceremony was hosted by radio & TV personality Mike Read and featured live entertainment from The Commitments, snooker star-turned-recording artist Peter Ebdon, rising all-girl pop act the Four Tunes, and multimedia dance outfit Future Vision Project.

And the winners were...

Live Production of the Year - Robbie Williams - Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs & Stadiums Tour

Best Production Manager - Bill Leabody

Best Tour Manager - Henry McGroggan

Best Front Of House Sound Engineer - Robbie McGrath

Best Monitor Engineer - John Roden

Best Sound Rental Company - SSE Hire

Best Lighting Designer - Nick Sholem

Best Lighting Rental Company - Bandit

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Designer and communicator Furneaux Stewart has entered the New Year with a healthy portfolio of work and several new account wins. The company, led by co-founder Laurie Stewart, is already working on several new high-profile projects this year, including an introductory exhibition for Syon House, Cardiff Castle's interpretation strategy and projects for the National Trust at White Horse Hill, Studland Bay and Lawrence of Arabia's home, Clouds Hill. The company is also the exhibition design consultancy for the new Acropolis Museum working with international architect Bernard Tschumi.

Within the automotive sector there are also some key projects ahead with the team, headed up by John Furneaux, looking forward to working with Skoda to create its stand for the Birmingham International Motor Show, in addition to major projects with Citroen and Bentley Motors. Ray Hole, architectural directo

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Genelec has come up with a new range of active subwoofers for multi-channel, professional surround-sound studios - the 7000 Series. The Finnish company's award-winning R&D team, have made full use of Genelec's proprietary LSE (Laminar Spiral Enclosure) technology to create a range of four models (200mm/8", 250mm/10", 305mm/12" and dual-driver 305mm/12") that are dynamic, efficient and highly configurable.

Three of the models in the 7000 Series are incorporated with Genelec's latest 6.1 bass management technology. This new system has six signal input and output channels, a discrete LFE signal input with a selectable 85/120Hz low-pass filter and a summed signal output for flexibility and easy connection.

Designed for stereo or multi-channel applications, the 7071A is intended to complement Genelec’s 1032A, S30D or 1037B active monitors. Boasting a frequency

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