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UK - Audace Ltd, manufacturer of the Intelliplate programmable control system for audio-visual installations, has re-located to larger premises in Somerset, Southwest England. The new offices, in the small village of Stoke-sub-Hamdon near Yeovil, are ideally suited to the next phase of development for the company and the product range, says MD Bryan Waters.

He explained: "This new facility enables us to be far better suited to the growing needs of our clients - we are more accessible, have more space for stock holding and are better placed to supplement our human resources as and when appropriate. The main benefit, however, is the fact that we are a full 150 miles closer to civilization than we were in our previous office in Cornwall!"

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Germany - Telecommunications giant T-Mobile has installed one of the world's highest resolution LED video screens for the video-conferencing hub of its headquarters in Bonn, Germany. The huge Lighthouse LVP0630 (6mm pixel pitch, 3000 Nits brightness) screen is free-standing at the end of a large (100m by 30m) video-conferencing room, which features advanced AV facilities and an integrated sound system by Pro Video Broadcast und Konferenztechnik GmbH Berlin and Arge Medientechnik of Germany.

The screen was originally specified at 13 by 13 panels in size, but has since been expanded to 16 by 13 panels, for a 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio. The combination of the 51.9sq.m (559sq.ft) screen size and the 6mm pixel pitch gives a screen resolution totalling 1536 pixels (H) by 936 pixels (V). Control is via four Lighthouse LIP-KX processors, running a DVI input fed by an Electrosonic Vec

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UK - The Association of British Theatre Technicians' annual showcase, The ABTT Theatre Show, staged in London's Royal Horticultural Halls on 16-17 June, has expanded into a third hall - the Assembly Hall.

The decision was made by show director Roger Fox, supported by the Show's administrators, Pandemonium Productions Ltd, headed by Simon Garrett. According to the ABTT, the new cost-effective exhibition packages available exclusively in The Assembly Halls are ideal for new exhibitors, particularly key service and educational organizations. Roger Fox says: "ABTT Theatre Show is a unique forum and is a vital technical showcase for professionals in theatre and auditoria. By encouraging new exhibitors from areas such as PA/VA, video and building services, the show broadens its appeal. We're confident that The Assembly Hall will add value to show as a whole."

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UK - As part of PLASA's ongoing role as a CPD Network Provider for RIBA - the Royal Institute of British Architects - PLASA's Nicky Greet, in conjunction with Andy Brining of Stagepoint (and with input from Chris Higgs of Total Fabrications), has developed a seminar entitled Design Considerations for Buildings used for Corporate or Entertainment Applications, to provide architects with essential information in the design stages. The first will be delivered at PALME in Dubai next month (16-18 Feb), with others to follow.

The RIBA CPD Providers Network exists to provide quality, assessed, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for architects and other construction professionals. Manufacturers and suppliers from practically every sector of the construction industry are now represented on this highly respected Network.

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UK - MC2 Audio is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Bradshaw-Smith as a Director with the company. Having started his working life outside the pro audio industry, Robert has been with MC2 Audio for just over eight years and has worked with huge commitment throughout that time, taking on whatever task has been required as the business as grown and developed, whilst acquiring a broad knowledge of electronics at the same time. Managing director, Ian McCarthy says: "Rob is an asset to MC2 Audio and Terry and I are delighted to have him alongside as a director."

The company has also announced the appointment of Stuart Down as UK sales engineer, beginning on 1 February. Down has been with MC2 Audio for just over a year, before which he spent 10 years working as a sound engineer in theatres and on live music productions.

(Lee Baldock)

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Denmark - Martin Architectural has introduced a 'long barrel' version of its popular outdoor CMY colour changer, providing more flexibility as a response to market requests for narrower beam options.

The Exterior 200 Long Barrel's greater length allows for narrower beam options for longer light throw, while maintaining a high intensity beam, say Martin. Two different options are available: 22° field angle (using Fresnel lens) and a 12° field angle (using the PC lens, which replaces the front glass). It is also possible to mount a beam-shaper glass to the underside of the PC lens, which provides an asymmetric beam shape of 14° x 69°. The new options mean that field angle possibilities for the Exterior 200 now range from 12° to 70° flood, with six different steps to choose from.

The Long Barrel's narrow angle options are also useful for illuminating columns and other narro

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UK - Allen & Heath's Dutch distributor, TM Audio, has provided a 40-channel ML5000 to one of Holland's biggest commercial broadcasters, RTL4. The live sound VCA console has been installed to cover all live elements of the popular Barend & Van Dorp talkshow, which features performances from local Dutch talent to well-known artists such as Norah Jones, Tindersticks, Stereophonics, 16 down and Peter Frampton.

Broadcast daily from Monday to Friday, the well-known journalist duo provide a mix of satirical comment on current affairs and interviews with special guests, supported by writer and ex-professional soccer player, Jan Mulder. "We provide monitor mixes for visiting artists and bands and FOH mixing for the studio," comments Eric Bergsma, head of sound for RTL Netherlands. "The ML5000's versatility, quality, flexibility and compact size are perfect for our

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UK - Swedish rock star Robert Wells was in concert at the Royal Albert Hall recently with his Rhapsody in Rock show. The show was a lavish affair with a full symphony orchestra, an a capella group, dance troupe and even a trapeze artist!

As a backdrop to this visual extravaganza, Massteknik UK staged a 45sq.m Unitek V9 LED screen system - one of the largest screens ever used in the Royal Albert Hall. Behind the scenes, an Electrosonic Vector image processor was in control, driving the mixture of live video, graphics and Catalyst images, which were created by Massteknik's Swedish division. The show was produced by Robert Wells AB of Sweden, and the technical production was jointly achieved by Massteknik's UK and Swedish operations.

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - The Annual General Meeting of the Production Services Association (PSA) will be held on 9 February 2004 at the Hammersmith Novotel, and will followed by the PSA Conference and the Total Production Awards Dinner, and the PSA is encouraging all members to attend if possible.

The conference includes the detailed unveiling of the new IOSH / PSA Safety Passport Scheme. A Safety Passport works like any other passport, say the PSA; in this case it identifies the holder as having undertaken basic health and safety awareness training and allows access to "passport controlled" workplaces. Many industries insist that workers hold a Safety Passport before they can gain access to the workplace or even obtain work.

The AGM starts at 10am, and is followed by the Conference beginning at 11am. Lunch is served at 1pm and it is envisaged that the finishing time will be around 2.3

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USA - Pro audio manufacturer Audient's ASP231 has come out on top in a "GEQ Shootout". Hardened audio enthusiasts gathered together towards the end of last year to determine which was the best 1/3rd octave equalizer for use with monitor wedges, and a day of gruelling tests ensued . . .

A total of 32 graphic EQs were put through their paces but the ASP231 captured the attention of the entire panel, which described it as "very smooth and clean" and rated it as a top contender in a 'most gain before feedback with minimal EQ' test, performed with a mic and a wedge monitor.

The competition was the brainchild of Michael 'Bink' Knowles and Michael Allen, who were instrumental in coordinating the day, which drew the attention of the entire community of sound engineers and technicians that regularly visit the Live Audio Board (LAB) on the popular www.live-audio.com

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Germany - The recent Musik Produktiv fair in Ibbenburen saw the official appointment of A audio as the new distributor for KV2 Audio products in Germany. Providing the main PA and monitors for Event Stage Number One, the KV2 system played host to a varied line-up Roland keyboard demonstrations, various live bands, percussion workshops, and a demonstration by Michael Angelo Batio, allegedly the fastest guitarist in the world, who thundered his way through many rock classics.

Representing A audio was Freddy Thalmann, who worked closely with George Krampera and Jonathan Reece-Farren of KV2 to ensure the whole event ran smoothly. Thalmann is no stranger to George Krampera's loudspeaker designs, having come from the stable of EAS, where prior to his appointment with A audio, he provided technical sales and support for RCF and Mackie industrial products.

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Germany - As part of complete renovations, both Theatre Heilbronn and Theatre Duisburg in Germany have taken delivery of a DiGiCo D5 56EX. Having first seen the console at Tonmeister 2002, Theatre Heilbronn immediately scheduled an in-house demo, which also took advantage of DiGiCo's German distributor being in the theatre's hometown. One of the theatre's main requests was for a flexible and easy-to-use system, which still covered a comprehensive set of tasks. The analogue feel of the D5's touch-screens, with dedicated hardware built around them and the well-designed snapshot system, made an immediate impression, say the company.

Theatre Heilbronn's D5 configuration includes three racks with 104 inputs and 74 outputs and runs with 96 DSP mixing channels, plus internal effects and output processing channels. The theatre's head of sound, Frank Bürger, says: "Within a matter

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UK - Simple sound-wise, but intensely artistic, the recent performance by the Merce Cunningham dance ensemble in the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern produced an inverted take on movement and music.

The three musicians up on the gallery, out of sight of the dancers, were required to respond to the dancer's movements, conveyed by CCTV, and play subsequently. This in turn was a live response to the Olafur Eliasson installation 'Weather' (see Lighting&Sound International magazine, November 2003). It's a thin line between cutting-edge art and plain conceit - some may find such a performance fanciful - but most visitors were intrigued.

The Turbine Hall is an unfriendly environment for the sound fraternity. Even before you put sound energy into the room there is a permanent 50Hz hum caused by the National Grid sub-station still resident in the building: added to this are the spacious

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UK / France - Le Maitre has announced the appointment of SFAT, of Chalon-sur-Saône, as its new distributor for France. SFAT, a well-established manufacturer of foam, snow, confetti and wind inflatables, has taken on the distribution of all of Le Maitre smoke products, including smoke machines, hazers, and bubble machines.

SFAT's Christophe de Lora commented: "We are very happy with this deal, we plan to launch the new Le Maitre machines at the SIEL show in Paris. We feel strongly that Le Maitre products fit perfectly well with our existing ranges."

Rick Wilson, Le Maitre's sales director added: "This is a positive move forward for us. I have always viewed the French market as a key constituent for the overall European marketplace. Our current pyro distributor, JP (Pyrofolies), will continue working with pyro, with both companies supplying each other. In all, a

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UK - The smash-hit musical from last Christmas, Trevor Nunn's Royal National Theatre production of Anything Goes, has now transferred to the West End - and DHA Lighting has again been involved with making lighting designer David Hersey's vision for the show a reality.

At the National, DHA's Wyatt Enever and Steve Larkins carried out the careful pre-distortion of the images projected onto the show's cyclorama. The projection - particularly the scrolling image of New York as the ship on which the show is set leaves dock - proved so successful that it was expanded for the West End production.

However, the changes required the DHA team to produce newly pre-distorted images to suit the different shape of cyclorama and projector positions at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane - one of London's largest stages, but here filled with John Gunter's recreation of an Atlantic liner. Gunte

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Germany - This month sees the launch of a new show control systems specialist company, The Fun Company show control systems Ltd - which promises to "put the fun back into the entertainment controls industry". The Fun Company is a developer and manufacturer of professional show control systems that will "bring a new level of sophistication and integration to lighting, video and audio environments".

The company has been formed by industry veterans who are dedicated to show control products that will make a real difference for operators, designers, and the audience. The company's products will incorporate innovative solutions for hardware, software, and networking, as well as what it claims will be unique user interfaces.

The-Fun-Company is a multinational enterprise, with offices in Germany, Scandinavia, North America, and the UK, enabling it to provide re

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Australia - December saw Resolution X install a record nine separate Christmas lighting displays in various locations all over Melbourne. Since its beginnings in 1998, the company has developed a reputation for delivering innovative displays on-time and on-budget has seen the number of Christmas clients steadily grow, with many commissioning multiple installations in separate locations.

2003's installations ranged from the 1km-long Burke Road, Camberwell display to a single tree in Victoria Gardens, Prahran. Many of these shows were run from Enttec's DMXPlayback unit, a compact DMX show recorder, which can be configured to either start a particular show on power-up, and loop through until the power is turned off again, or trigger up to 26 different shows via RS232.

By far the largest installation, the Burke Road, Camberwell show featured giant custom-built panels depicting va

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Germany - Pro lighting manufacturer GLP, based in Karlsbad, will be presenting its latest range of products at the forthcoming international trade fairs in Rimini and Frankfurt this spring.

At the SIB exhibition in Rimini, Italy (13-16 March) GLP will be exhibiting on stand 075-086 in Hall A1, where the new Startube 4 will be having its world premiere. This will be followed by its introduction to the German market at the ProLight+Sound exhibition in Frankfurt 31 March - 3 April) where the company can be found on stand B16A in Hall 9.0.

(Lee Baldock)

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UK - This year's Olivier Awards nominations have been announced: three musicals lead the way in overall nominations, with Jerry Springer The Opera, Ragtime and Pacific Overtures each receiving eight nominations across a number of categories.

Best Lighting Design nominations are for PLASA member Simon Corder for his design for Hitchcock Blonde at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at the Royal Court and the Lyric; Hugh Vanstone for Pacific Overtures at the Donmar Warehouse, and Howard Harrison for Ragtime at the Piccadilly.

For the first time in its 28-year history, the Olivier Awards panel has added a Best Sound Design category to its list of honours, with nominations going to Mike Walker for Jerry Springer - The Opera at the Lyttelton and Cambridge theatres; Nick Lidster for Pacific Overtures; Peter Hylenski for Ragtime and

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USA - Ray van Straten has been promoted to serve as QSC's new MI/Retail market manager following 15 months spent with the company giving guidance to retail market development. With over 20 years of experience in the retail sector to his credit, van Straten is a self-described "gear hound" who lives and breathes new technology.

"Ray has been out in the field for months, talking with sales people and listening to customers," says QSC global sales manager Greg McLagan. "As the technologies, end-users, and methodologies for doing business have rapidly evolved, he has been on top of things with his finger right on the pulse of what's happening. The wealth of experience he brings to this assignment is invaluable, plus he has solid plans for leading us into new channels not traditionally associated with retail."

An accomplished musician and published son

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UK - MTR's PS-4 passive 4-way splitter has receives an upgrade in the form of the PS-4V, which sees two volume controls added, operating on channels one and four. The PS-4 will be familiar to many hundreds of school pupils in the music keyboard classroom and the computer classroom, as well as in home and project studios for headphone monitoring, and this improvement means they no longer have to listen at their neighbour's volume. MTR say the PS-4V is available now, and the regular PS-4 continues in production.

(Lee Baldock)

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