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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: Audace, manufacturer of the Intelliplate range of programmable AV controllers announced the online script library for its SuperHub AV controller, which was launched at PLASA 2002 and is now shipping. Available for free download from the company website, the library provides real examples of how SuperHub can be used to control a variety of industry-standard third-party AV devices. Audace also showed their new full-colour wireless touchscreen, which uses standard IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN technology to communicate with the SuperHub controller via ethernet.

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UK - KAVE Theatre Services, a specialist in theatre and theatrical education services based in West Sussex, is extending its services to the Midlands and North of the country, by opening a new office in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, on 23 April 2003. This new Midlands division will be based at Wirksworth Station, which itself is seeing rejuvenation, as plans to re-open the Wirksworth to Duffield line are well underway.

Established for over 30 years, KAVE is now a major supplier of theatrical services to theatres, concert halls, schools, colleges and conference venues. Demand for its specialist expertise and services has geographically widened and the opening of KAVE Theatre Services Midlands represents the company’s desire to offer a regionally responsive service. David Abbott, managing director of KAVE Theatre Services, told us: "The opening of our Midlands division is an

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UK / France - Focusrite recently announced a new partnership with French distribution company Audiopole, who will be responsible for the entire range of Focusrite hardware products. Focusrite sales director Chris Gooddie said of the appointment: "We're delighted to have the opportunity to work with Bruno and his team at Audiopole. They are a company who match technical excellence and commercial know-how with the best in customer care - a combination that makes them the perfect partner for the Focusrite brand."

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Strictly FX, Pushing Boundaries

Strictly FX was founded in 1996 by industry veterans Mark Grega and Ted Maccabee. Our expertise and knowledge of the world’s leading pyrotechnic, laser, and flame manufacturers allows us to curate astonishing live events. With over 500+ shows performed a year, there’s good chance you’ve seen some of our work!

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: EAW co-founder Ken Berger was at Frankfurt in his new role as Mackie's VP of international sales and marketing. He highlighted the group's forthcoming branding clarification, which will see Mackie producing equipment for the high volume retail market, as well as live sound reinforcement products, while EAW continues to fill the high-end touring and concert sound reinforcement role, and RCF the industrial market. Meanwhile, Greg Mackie's original brand from way back in 1969 - Tapco - has re-emerged, and will be bringing Mackie technology to a wide range of entry-level audio products. First in the line at Frankfurt was the Tapco 6306, a 6-channel mixer featuring two low-noise mic preamps, two instrument inputs, a stereo aux return to monitor, two aux sends, 8-segment LED metering as well as separate phones and control room level controls.

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UK - UK Steel have welcomed the preliminary ruling by a WTO disputes panel that the tariffs imposed by the USA last year on steel imports contravene WTO rules. The news will also be welcomed by those in this industry who export steel-based products to the US.

Ian Rodgers, deputy director commented: "This confirms what we said from the start - that there was no legal justification for the US government to impose these measures at a time when steel imports had been falling consistently for three years. The WTO rules are quite clear - such measures can only be taken in response to a current increase in imports."

Responding to the possibility that the US government might appeal the ruling, Rodgers said: "This was such a cut-and-dried case from the start, it would make most sense for the US government to end the tariffs immediately, rather than suffer the humiliation

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: A year after the launch of the W8L line array system, Martin Audio unveiled their new compact version, the W8LC, aimed at theatres and smaller venues. With the same horn-loaded design philosophy as the W8L, the three-way system consists of a horn-loaded 12" LF (103dB @ 1W, 1m), twin 6.5" midrange (106dB @ 1W, 1m) and triple 1" high frequency horn (109dB @ 1W, 1m). The 12"/3" coil neodymium driver is reflex-loaded to extend the low frequency output to below the natural cut-off point of the horn. This technique, named Hybrid, combines the high efficiency of horn loading with the extended low frequency response of a reflex enclosure. Aside from the actual performance of the boxes, a key feature is the quick and easy flying system which keeps the spacing between adjacent elements the same, irrespective of splay angle. As we have
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The Many Looks of Zeo

Delivering ultimate brightness and unique looks, Zeo’s distinct face design is defined by a central LED monolith and four reflectors, backed by four RGBW engines. As a blinder or strobe, Zeo promises powerful impact with 30,000+ lumens. With its sheer brilliance and playful effects, Zeo is ready to amplify the energy on any stage.

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: New from LA Audio were the C400 4-channel auto compressor, and MS1224 12-channel active mic splitter. The C400 features four identical channels of compression that can be operated independently or as two stereo pairs. Each channel has fully variable Threshold, Ratio, Release and Gain with switchable Automatic Attack modes (fully automatic Attack and Release or Automatic Attack and Manual Release).

The MS1224 replaces the previous MS824 model, and has 12 channels of 1 into 4 splitting into a compact 3U case. An additional link through connector is provided on each channel, and each of the four transformer balanced feeds has an individual Ground Lift switch provided on the 1U PSU. Individual channel monitoring is provided via a headphone socket and LED meter on the PSU. A single PSU is sufficient to power 48 channels. A unique feature of the MS1224 i

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: The KV2 Audio team made its first European appearance at Frankfurt, following on from a successful debut at NAMM in January. This is a new manufacturing venture (see L&SI January 2003) which promises great things in redefining the dynamic range of analogue loudspeaker products. KV2's Andy Austin-Brown reports that the first installations of KV2 systems will be completed during April, and also that the company's product designer George Krampera, has, since we last spoke, developed a completely new analogue delay module which further improves the dynamic range of these much-anticipated systems. Meanwhile in the States, KV2's artist liaison director, Mike Rouse, reports steady progress in that area. Lighting&Sound International will be following up on the first KV2 installations in a future issue.

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UK - The 2003 Showman’s Show North attracted a wide range of events industry professionals to The Great Yorkshire Showground this March. The second Showman’s Show North offered the 630 visiting event organizers, everything from falconry displays and helicopters for hire, through to security, generators and laser shows.

Unlike the larger Newbury-based Showman’s Show, the majority of the exhibitors were based inside the exhibition hall on the showground. Organizer Jeremy Lance told us: "We were delighted with the look of the show this year and all the exhibitors presented themselves really well. Visitor numbers were on par with the previous year, so we feel we need to address attracting a wider section of the northern events industry when we next return."

The main event, The Showman’s Show, will take place at Newbury Showground on 22-23 Octob

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: Marantz Professional strengthened its broadcast and installation ranges. New additions included the PMD930 pro DVD player, which is, say Marantz, the only DVD player compatible with all current DVD formats - DVD-R general and authoring, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and commercially replicated discs - as well as NTSC and PAL via its onboard converters.

Next, the PMD325 pro CD player is designed for maximum flexibility, and features control possibilities including Infra-Red, cabled Infra-Red, bi-directional RS232C and hardwired GPI I/O for easy integration. It also has a built-in MP3 decoder, allowing playback of MP3 files directly from CDR, together with a full range of professional outputs.The CC4300P represents the very latest multi-disc CD changer for commercial installation, now with RS232C remote control, in addition to the standard cabled and IR RC5. The un

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: MC2 Audio showed a prototype unit from its new lightweight (switchmode) range of amplifiers. The first two models in the series will be rated at approximately 600W/channel into 4 ohms and 1250W/channel into 4 ohms, both in 2U chassis, and will be available from the middle of 2003. The range will be expanded with a bigger amp (2000+W/channel into 4 ohms), also in a 2U chassis, in the autumn.

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Portugal - Stageland, the new sound and lighting company, based in Coimbra, Portugal, 200km north of Lisbon, has made a substantial investment in a Nexo Alpha system. Stageland has been set up by Rui Silva, António Cunha and João Moreira. All three are experienced professionals who worked formerly with another Portuguese PA company, PRO2, service providers for international artists such as Joe Cocker, Skunk Anansie, The Pretenders, Ben Harper and Moby.

Newly independent, Rui Silva and his team have invested in a 24-stack Alpha system, largely as a result of a concert in Pavilhão Atlântico in Lisbon last year, staged as a cooperative venture with Belgian PA company Philing Live. It was such a success that Stageland decided to rent the Nexo Alpha system for the summer season. With Alpha, Stageland is using Crown VZ 5000 and 3600 amps, Soundcraft Five consoles, and Martin LE70

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USA - The ESTA Board of Directors has voted unanimously to approve a detailed business plan to establish a personnel certification programme for entertainment technology technicians provided the required funds can be raised. Two key areas have been identified for initial development - electrical skills and rigging skills. In addition, a curriculum-based certificate programme will be created to address essential skills which comprise a fundamental body of knowledge needed to work in the entertainment industry.

The business plan for the programme has been developed under the guidance of a professional certification consultant using detailed research and extensive market surveys. In order to implement this business plan, the Board has defined the administrative structure needed to establish and run the programme, including the management skills that are essential to the governing

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: Spanish manufacturer TSA introduced the new 'Compact Line Array Series' (more of a columnar speaker approach) aimed at installations that might otherwise have relied on the more conventional line array systems. The Series consists of the AX-1205 and AX-1010: the reduced size AX-1205 box (18.5cm x 138cm x 21cm) mounts eight 5" speakers in addition to two 120° tweeters for horizontal coverage to boost frequencies from 10Hz - 20kHz. The AX-1010 cabinet carries four 10" speakers for mid and bass frequencies, plus six 1" drivers with polyester diaphragms for optimizing HF response. The frequency range is given as 50Hz - 20kHz with a 100° horizontal and 6° vertical coverage. Additional low frequency can be provided by the TSG-218 bass system if necessary. TSA has also added new models to the PX Series: the PX-2612C has the same c

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USA / China - Barco’s Media & Entertainment division has acquired the assets of US-based Trans-Lux West and China-based Beijing Leyard Electronics Technology Co Ltd, in order to further strengthen its position in the full-colour LED (Light Emitting Diode) display market.

Trans-Lux West Corporation, based in Logan, Utah, is a manufacturer of full colour and monochrome displays, message centres and scoring systems for sports applications; Leyard Electronics Technology Co Ltd is a privately-owned company that designs, manufactures and installs LED displays for the Asian market, with strong focus on China. The two investments confirm Barco’s strategy for continued growth in the full colour LED display market by consolidating and expanding its presence in the key North American market and entering the fast growing Chinese market. The two investments are expected to delive

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USA - Cerwin-Vega are now in production on a trio of new subwoofers, spearheaded by the new AB-36 folded horn bass cabinet. Featuring the company's most advanced technology and design, the AB-36 was previewed at the Winter NAMM Show back in January.

The AB-36 'Afterburner' is an advanced design aimed at demanding environments where pure bass power is the goal. New features include a signature front panel design which acts as a convection heat-sink to provide greatly increased thermal power handling with decreased power compression; a new 4" diameter voice coil; a new and contemporary cabinet and castor design; a universal pole mount and the choice of gray carpet or textured paint finishes.

Cerwin-Vega has also announced two further 18" folded horn bass cabinets. The JE-36 'Junior Earthquake' succeeds the LR-36 and features design improvements including a new enclosur

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: TC Electronic showed the EQ Station-8, EQ Station-4 and the MotoFader, which together form a high-end equalizer system designed for use in demanding touring monitor and FOH applications. The 8-channel EQ Station-8 and the 4-channel EQ Station-4 are 2U racks with high quality AD/DA conversion and powerful DSP processing. Each channel includes simultaneously: 6-band Parametric EQ, 29-band Graphic EQ, 3-band Dynamic EQ and Delay. Internally, EQ Station uses 48-bit processing for wide headroom analogue EQ modelling and processing. The EQ Station is expected to ship in June 2003.

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UK - Martin Audio has extended its range of Wavefront loudspeakers with the introduction of the W8LS Line Array Subwoofer. The high performance 2KW design features dual very long excursion 18" (460mm) direct radiators in a twin-ported enclosure.

The exceptionally high power drive units have magnetic structures and suspensions engineered for maximum linear excursion. Extensive research by Martin Audio’s R&D team has led to the development of an exceptionally rigid high-pressure enclosure to minimize cabinet wall energy absorption. This maximizes electro-acoustic efficiency to give better bass definition and more punch from lighter power amp racks when compared with other manufacturers’ products.

The W8LS is constructed from internally braced multi-laminate birch ply, is fitted with generously sized handles and is supplied with a slam-latched wheelboard for fast

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: Pioneer showed the CDJ-800 digital deck first seen at PLASA last year, which is built around the innovative Jog Wheel seen on its flagship CDJ-1000. Also on show was the DMP-555 - Pioneer's response to the demand of DJs to utilize digital audio available from the Internet. In recognizing this, Pioneer has manufactured a CDJ player that's complemented with new software capable of CD ripping and managing compressed audio files, such as MP3.

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: Renkus-Heinz has consolidated its vast product range into three main product series, in order to make them much simpler to understand, specify, and use: these are the TRX line of passive two-way enclosures; the PN/PNX top-of-the-range two-way enclosures; the ST/STX series of three-way enclosures with ST (active) products being internally tri-amplified with the option of Cobranet connectivity.

Renkus-Heinz finally entered the arena of the line array with its new PowerNet Line Array system - the first of a range which the company says aims to 'bring line array technology to a much wider market'. Targeted at small-to-mid sized touring companies and installations, the system is compact and lightweight, with very wide horizontal dispersion. It falls within R-H's PN/PNX (PowerNet) series, and is dubbed the 102/LA. The bi-amplified PNX102/LA (self-powered

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Germany - ProLight&Sound 2003: Danish company MTI has been manufacturing loudspeakers for over 30 years, and is a leading brand in its home market, supplying high-quality touring systems to no less than 12 of the country's leading rental companies and boasting an impressive number of fixed installations. Now, with an injection of outside investment, MTI is launching itself onto the world stage. Blazing the trail is the LARC 1 - a 2-way, full-range line array system and the MPA82000 multi-channel power amplifier, which according to MTI is 'the most versatile amplifier in the world' (with no 'probably' in sight, they're bolder than Carlsberg). The MPA82000 incorporates Bang & Olufsen's ICEpower modules, offers 8 channels with built-in DSP with full matrix, local and global delay and up to 16 presets. Up to 16 amplifiers can be controlled via a single PC. In addition to these new ite
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