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UK - Premier League football team Stoke City's Britannia Stadium has installed a new scoreboard featuring a digiLED d11N screen.

Measuring eight modules wide by five high (8.448m x 5.28m), the 44.6m2 can be used to provide a wide range of other information to match-goers and generate further revenue for the club by being used for advertising.

"Using displayLED's modular and highly flexible digiSPORT software, we helped the club to devise a content package that includes score and player information, live half-time messages, web site content, goal replays when the match is being televised, footage of Stoke City's greatest moments to get the crowd going, advertising and a range of other things," says displayLED's Matt Hassock.

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UK - Plasma wall manufacturer Orion is launching a UK based website www.infiniteplasma.co.uk for integrators and end users of the Infinite Plasmas, to offer a comprehensive technical resource for the current range of screens.

The Orion Infinite Plasma range, which launched in summer 2008 features both installation and rental version of the bezel-less plasma screens, which are joined together to create video walls or any size or shape. This technology is at the forefront of corporate and commercial installation projects in the UK and Europe, with a flagship 240 screen Infinite Plasma display recently being completed in BMW Welt in Munich, the largest single project to date.

Orion worked with specialist distributor PSCo to build the website, to suit the needs and respond to feedback from the product's approved integrators. PSCo Managing Director Stuart Holmes states, "The n

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UK - A formal announcement was made yesterday by Mr Xianggui Wang, president and founder of the Soundking Group Company Limited of Ningbo, China, to confirm that it has acquired the assets, trademark and intellectual property of Cadac Electronics plc with immediate effect. Under the ownership of Soundking Group, all 25 Cadac employees are being retained, with R&D and production continuing to be based in the UK.

"I am personally delighted that I have been able to bring the world-famous Cadac brand and its outstanding products into the Soundking Group," says Wang. I am also extremely happy that we have been able to retain all Cadac employees and to protect their jobs in this time of economic uncertainty. The Cadac R&D team will form the European core of Soundking Group's global R&D effort, enabling us to draw on Cadac's high level of expertise in analogue and digital au

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Europe - D&M Installation (DMi) and Hawking Technology have signed an exclusive agreement for the distribution of the US manufacturer's CI networking products in Europe by DMi, with immediate effect. With the agreement, DMi now offers a professional range of network products to partner the new generation of AV signal source components from Denon, Marantz and Escient.

The Californian based company's product range includes Wireless Access Points, Gigabit switches and wireless security cameras. With the addition of selected Hawking Technology products and systems to the DMi portfolio, D&M Europe's dedicated CI division now offers integrated network solutions to interface with the latest Ethernet and WIFI network enabled products from Denon, Marantz and Escient, as well as with WiFi control systems like the Marantz RC9001 touch-screen universal remote control handset.

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USA - The entire D.A.S. Audio of America team attended Winter NAMM in Anaheim. Those present included Jaime Villegas, Ramon Franco, Kevin Hill and Gonzalo Aguirre, joined by sound engineer, Javier Navarro and export director, Jack Palacio who both flew over from Valencia for this event.

The D.A.S. stand showcased the whole range of products from the Arco, Reference, Artec, Variant and Aero series, the LX-218A subwoofer system as well as the new Avant series which provides pro-audio professionals with a surprisingly easy to use, high performance and powerful system.

According to Jack Palacio, "The new Avant series created a great deal of interest especially among clients from the Caribbean, South and Central America as well as the US since it is a portable, powered, high performance system. "Despite the international global crisis and fewer visitors to the show than l

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The Netherlands - Anolis LED fixtures are providing a creative and practical lighting solution for six multi-functional rooms, three conference rooms, the hotel's restaurant, and the separate espresso bar, at the Figi Hotel, a fully integrated, conference and business facility in Zeist.

The Hotel approached Arnhem-based lighting supplier Relight when they wanted a change of lights for the six multifunctional rooms that double as bedrooms and conference suites - with the aid of a movable partition, foldaway beds, electric roll-down screen and beamers.

Relight in turn consulted Anolis distributor Controllux, whose Andras Pollé helped specify the fixtures and advise on how to design the installation to maximise the desired effect. The reason they chose Anolis was" due to the quality of the light output, in particular, by the SmartWhite fixtures, the compatibility with

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USA - Two Robert Juliat Victor 1800W followspots have been installed at the new Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Centre in New York City. The elaborate transformation of the world-famous Tully enclave of music, theatre, dance and film was part of a full renovation of all Lincoln Centre theatres. This massive project required the pick-up and refurbishment of 150 existing fixtures and included the purchase of a few new ones, including two Robert Juliat Victor followspots.

Consultant Fisher Dachs specified the product, which was purchased through Barbizon Lighting. The Hall's associate director of concert hall production Terence Larsen was thrilled to get the Victors for Tully Hall. "I'd taken one of my stagehands with me to see the Victor at Fisher Dachs," says Larsen. "I thought it was exactly what we needed for Alice Tully Hall, which reopens February '09."

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Canada - Unusual fish-shaped LED luminaires developed by Toronto-based Lumolar can shift from looking like Chinese lanterns to changing colours like the aurora borealis, with the help of LED solutions support provided by Future Lighting Solutions. Engineers from Future Lighting Solutions guided development of the custom colour-mixing application that drives the RGB fixtures, which are built with Luxeon Rebel LEDs.

Lumolar's 'Baby Fish Tide' luminaires resemble tropical fish lit from the inside. They are made out of naturally fire-retardant industrial felt with holes stamped out of the fabric, utilise Cypress Semiconductor's EZ-Colour controller as their RGB colour-mixing platform, and come with a master board that can control up to 90 fixtures as well as software for designing light sequences utilizing a drag-and-drop GUI.

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Poland - Eight F30 sx+ DLP projectors from projectiondesign were used to create two high-resolution animated panoramic displays directly on to the historic walls of Sanguszko Fortress in Poland's capital Warsaw for the 10th birthday event of Polish company, AT Media.

Polish live events specialist Moov More Video used the eight F30 sx+ projectors which were combined with Dataton WATCHOUT4 software to geometrically blend and correct images on to two 24m diameter cylindrical 120-degree panoramic surfaces. Each panoramic display produced a resolution of more than 5 Megapixels and formed part of a system that wowed AT Media staff and customers with a two-hour long animated programme in high definition.

Industry veteran Thierry Ollivier, regional sales manager for projectiondesign, says: "The unique way in which our projectors are integrated is testament to their durability, hi

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UK - Creating a fine balance between a teaching facility and a professional audio theatre is no easy feet. With the help of leading audio specialists Shure Distribution UK, The Royal Grammar School was able to transform the school venue into a professional sounding theatre that has become a huge hit for pupils and attracted professional artists from outside the school.

The new equipment, provided by Shure Distribution UK, has been installed following the theatre's first year of operation, which was originally designed for theatrical and classical orchestral events. The equipment had to be of a professional standard for hosting live rock and jazz concerts and portable enough for use in performances outside the school.

The new installation includes a PA system consisting of QSC's HPR 122I monitors, HPR 153I mid-high range speakers and HPR 181I sub woofers. The Shure DFR22 digita

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USA - Shure Incorporated has introduced three new products - the PG27USB and PG42USB Side-Address Condenser Microphones and the X2U XLR-to-USB Signal Adapter. In addition, Shure has added XLR models of the new microphones, the PG27 and PG42.

"Over the past several years, more and more musicians, both professional and amateur, have taken recording into their own hands at home, on the road, in their bedroom, basement, tour bus...wherever," said Chad Wiggins, category manager, Wired Microphones. "With these new products, we're bringing the legendary heritage of Shure microphones to every level of performer and home recording artist as the proliferation of digital recording continues."

The PG27USB and PG42USB microphones connect professional-calibre Shure microphones to any USB computer port with 'Plug and Play' performance. The cardioid condenser microphones f

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USA - The new building for the Booker T. Washington High School of Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, TX, features a theatre with automated rigging and control provided by J. R. Clancy.

Working with theatre consultant Encore Design Group and Dallas installing dealer StageLight, Clancy supplied a total of 24 PowerLift Automated Hoists: nine with 0-180 fpm variable speed and eight with 0-120 fpm variable speed, all with 1,250-pound capacity, for use with scenery, travellers and a portal tormentor; and seven with 2,000-pound capacity and a fixed speed of 20 fpm, for electrics and the orchestra shell.

In addition, Clancy provided a Zetex Plus fire safety curtain with a motorised line shaft hoist, for easy opening and closing during normal use. The line shaft is equipped with a hydraulic speed control to allow regulation of speed during an emergency descent. Zetex Plus fabric me

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UK - Martin Audio has announced that David Bissett-Powell is stepping down as managing director and Robert Lingfield is stepping down as sales and marketing director of Martin Audio Ltd.

David said: "Last year, as part of our succession planning, I appointed Anthony Taylor as Joint managing director and he has filled this position admirably. With his 14 years of experience within the team I am now happy to hand over the reigns to him fully although I shall remain involved with the company as a Consultant and, amongst other roles, will support the distribution in China by becoming Ambassador to the Region. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing team that I've had the privilege of working alongside over the last 17 years. We have built a business that has been consistently profitable with strong business partners, superior engineering skills and excellent rela

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China - Shure Incorporated reports that it has struck two further blows in the company's fight against counterfeiting as a result of close cooperation with Chinese authorities.

An investigation initiated by Shure in Futian District, Shenzhen, in mainland China led to a raid by the Shenzhen Administration for Industry and Commerce (AIC) on a wholesale shop, Sanze Electronics, in the Zhongdian Electronics and Technology Building on Huaqiang Road, and another at an associated warehouse.

"Counterfeiting is not just a problem for Shure," said Sandy LaMantia, Shure's president and CEO. "This is a serious issue that impacts our entire industry. Every brand of professional audio and consumer electronics is at risk because of this criminal activity. Shure continues to cooperate with other brands in joint actions and criminal prosecutions in China to present a united fron

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UK - Peacocks feathers, the twisted branches of trees and other non-traditional Christmas images have been projected onto the Grand Theatre in Blackpool over the past fourteen weeks by EMF Technology.

Stuart Roberts, of EMF confirms that it was a challenging brief, including the installation of a fully automated 7kw Hardware Xenon projector with slide changing system. The client, Blackpool City Council, required the projection to run for six hours per night, automatically switch on and off and reset without a live operator being present.

Drawings were completed for a custom made cabin, with bespoke cooling, ventilation, weatherproof and security features, so that the projector could be situated outdoors in some of Blackpool's most in-hospitable winter weather.

EMF designed and produced a specialist switching system to enable the smooth running of the projector and the automa

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UK - Music tutors at Preston College have torn up the timetables for 94 students in its Performing Arts Academy this week. The students will spend a fortnight working in mini-production units, in a move reminiscent of the hit film, School of Rock.They are tasked with project managing eight live band performances for the opening of the College's state-of-the-art Roland Music Academy. The official launch event takes place at the College's Park Campus on Moor Park Avenue, on the evening of February 10 with celebrity guests invited to attend.

Each project group is made up of students of mixed ages and abilities, including performing artists, music technologists and sound engineers. At the end of the fortnight, students will have to submit a detailed summary of their learning experiences to be eligible for credit towards their formal qualifications.

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USA - Bandit Lites is working with the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business again in 2009. This is the fourth consecutive year that Bandit will be providing equipment as well as assisting in the lighting design and direction for the six-concert showcase series.

The Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business Showcase Series is a student production run by Belmont University students. The students assist in all aspects of the showcase, from lighting and sound to stage design to the acts performing. As a result, students receive hands-on experience in concert production. The series of concerts represents a wide variety of genres including Christian, Urban/Pop, Country, Rock, and everything in between. There is also a final showcase featuring the Best of the Best.

Belmont student and Country Showcase producer, Erik Parker commented, "From personally bein

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UK - The Event Studio was founded in January 2009 by Jamie Simon, after recognising a gap in the events market for an independent and dedicated design & production agency that provided its clients with a flexible and dedicated partner, say the company.

Having spent 5 years at Impulse Events and risen to the position of event director, Jamie produced a wide range of corporate events for a plethora of clients; spanning from a Jewellery launch for Calvin Klein, summer party for TalkBack Thames, an 'around the world party' for 2500 employees of Lloyds TSB at Olympia, to producing 3 christmas party venues, catering for over 2500 guests, each Christmas season, culminating in winning 3 Silver Eventia Awards at the 2008 ceremony.

In addition to working with corporate and private clients, The Event Studio is well placed to partner with event management companies, venues, caterers and p

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USA - NSCA has announced the winners of its 2009 Excellence in Business Awards today: Copp Systems Integrator will receive the Strategic Advancement award; Sharp's Audio Visual is being honoured for its Marketing Strategies; Halco Life Safety Systems will be recognised for Project Development; Verrex Corporation is receiving the honour for its Growth Strategies; and Safeguard Security and Communications is the recipient of the Recurring Revenue award.

"Business owners and managers are all evaluating ways to run their companies more smoothly and cut costs," said Ray Bailey, president of Lone Star Communications and Business and Leadership Conference planning committee member. "These companies exemplify the strategies needed to ensure a growing and stable business during tough economic times."

Copp Systems Integrator was looking for additional ways to grow bu

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Germany - Movecat of Nufringen has introduced new touring racks for setups with 16, 24 and 32 chain hoists. The equipment is due to start shipping in the spring of 2009 following an extensive testing programme.

The features of the new touring racks include automatic phase and rotating field detection and switching, Up and Down master runs with only one switch, illuminated display of all operating conditions (such as faults and run directions), and the possibility of connecting external enabling ('dead-man') switches.

Up to 256 drives can be linked in one network, which represents a considerably more affordable solution than the corresponding number of individual controllers, says the company. The M-Link system is also compatible with the Movecat MPC 4ED8 and 4ID8 controllers and can therefore be integrated with existing controllers from the 'smaller' series.

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USA - Aviom continues to add to its Pro64 Series with the introduction of the 6416o v.2 Output Module. The output levels featured on this module simplify connectivity with other manufacturers' mixing consoles, amplifiers, powered speaker systems, and recording devices, and increase the flexibility of Aviom's high-fidelity digital audio networking solution, says the company.

The 6416o v.2 is compatible with a wide range of signal level requirements, making it suitable for live sound reinforcement, broadcast, and other audio distribution applications. Each channel on the 2U rack-mount 16-channel digital-to-analogue converter has a four-position output level switch with settings for +24, +18, and +4dBu line-level, or mic-level output, as well as three-segment level metering. With the 6416o v.2, complex installations are easy to configure and manage by specifying the channel/slot ra

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