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The GS-SLVB (black) and GS-SLVC (clear) sleeves are designed to enhance all Granite Sound beltpack-style products. A simple-to-fit silicone sleeve with rubber corner points protects against accidental and transit damage, providing extended product longevity to the complete Granite Sound beltpack range.

Suitable for the GS-CBP1 and GS-SC2 single channel beltpacks, the GS-DC2 dual channel beltpack, the GS-SB3 and GS-SB4 splitter boxes and the new GS-STB1 in-line strobe light, the sleeve design ensures that any of these products manufactured within the last 25 years by Metroaudio, Stonewood Audio or Granite Sound can be protected by this style of sleeve.

The GS-STB1 series of in-line strobe ligh

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Vince Herbert, head of the Lighting Department for the RSC, will be on hand to demonstrate the RSC Lightlock's technology, discuss its evolution, and explain its use in the lighting system installed for the company's residency in New York. The event will be held on Tuesday, 2 August in the Wade Thompson Drill Hall of the Park Avenue Armory beginning at 2pm. The event is free and open to the first 50 registrants.

In addition to his responsibilities as the head of the RSC's Lighting Department, and his work in developing the award-winning technology of the Lightlock, Herbert has also overseen the reconstruction of the company's main theatre and home at Stratford

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Roy Williams, the veteran FOH engineer at the helm of Plant's live mix, reports, "There are some softer numbers - particularly duets with Patty Griffin - with a breathy quality that demands absolute transparency. But on others, we push it up to send a message to the Zep fraternity that, when we want to, we can still do it. The Mica system handles the dynamics with no problems at all."

The tour's complete Meyer Sound complement comprised

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Among the summer events for which Sirius is deploying its system are the Bayern 1 Open Air concert at the Munich Konigsplatz, with Status Quo and the Spider Murphy Gang, and Stuttgart Jazz Open, with BB King, Chicago, Blood, Sweat and Tears and Paolo Conte.

Additionally, Sirius' K1 system embarked on a string of Supertramp shows across France at the beginning of July.

"K1 has certainly become the most wanted sound system in the world for the last two years," says Sirius CEO Wolfgang Neumann. "When we supply a K1 system for a show, the engineers are always very happy with the sound and handling of the system. We've never had a single complaint. K1 is the best sounding line array system available."

(Jim Evans)

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K.C. Hwa, UNiKA's CEO remarks, "Our R & D team is continuously developing products that are innovative and of the highest standards. Incorporating Audinate's Dante into future products was a very easy decision for us. They are the future when it comes to digital media networking."

"UNiKA has shown the ability to manufacture high quality audio products for over 20 years," says John McMahon, Audinate's VP of sales and support. "Their integrity for design, technical excellence and the

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The company has extended its jack plug range to include a large 1/4'' Jumbo plug, the NP2XL, which features a turned one-piece tip connection as used in all Neutrik plugs to eliminate any possibility of noise found with riveted connections.

Designed for thick professional instrument cables up to 10mm wide, it features an ergonomic barrel and incorporates the features and benefits of the standard PX range, which include a robust, diecast shell, a proven chuck-type strain relief for reliable cable retention, ergonomic design for handling convenience and precision machined one-piece contacts.

Hailing the concept 'as brilliant as it is simple', Neutrik's new NP2RX-Timbre jack plug allows a guitarist to change the timbre of a guitar sound from neutral, clear sound to warm characteristics in four

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"Cliff Wong and his team of proven professionals at the CAS Group have what it takes to bring our brands to the next level of success in China and the surrounding regions," Terry said. "They have the experience, relationships, and commitment necessary to strengthen our leadership position in this vitally important and growing market. Their prior success with Xantech speaks well for their future success with our other brands.&qu

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The course is designed to provide the knowledge and practical guidance needed to work safely when rigging equipment high above a stage or auditorium. It is proving extremely popular, so the company has scheduled three new training sessions that will take place later in the year.

Course dates now available for booking are: 21-23 September, 12-14 October and 2-4 November 2w011. The three-day Course is £390 ex VAT and attendance is required on all three days. You can get more information about the course and Black Light's training programme at www.black-light.com

(Jim Evans)

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Its THIN4/6/8(P4/6/8) LED display and PADORA 10 LED floor are the latest, headed by the THIN4/6/8 super-slim high resolution LED tile display which, says VISS, offers low weight, high clarity and is just 1cm thick. Each tile measures 500 x 500mm, weighs 6kg and features SMD 3-in-1 technology, with a viewing angle of 140° (horizontal) by 110° (vertical).

The Curtain 12 LED strip screen is designed for stage background rental applications using high-density, high brightness SMD 3-in-1 LEDs. Pixel pitch is 12.5mm and each panel measures 1200 x 600 x 48mm and weighs 6.5kg. Transparency is quoted at 44% with 140° (horizontal) by 110° (vertical) viewing angles.

The KingKong 20 LED display is a multi-purpose IP65-rated 20mm pixel pitch LED dis

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Steph Fleming of EFX, who also ran the Radio 1/NME stage last year, noted, "One development from previous years was that I don't think we met an engineer who had never seen Midas Digital before."

As in previous years, EFX set up the two XL8s in tandem, so that guest engineers could listen in to the preceding band and get a feel for the EQ, as well as lining up gates, compressors, reverbs and overall functionality prior to l

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Readers can download the free app from Apple's App Store and browse the magazine on their iPhone or iPad, wherever they are.

LSi-View not only allows you to flick through the latest digital edition of the magazine (as well as our archive of back issues), you are also able to download useful or favourite issues or articles for future reference.

To visit the App Store and download your free LSi-View app, simply click here.

(Claire Beeson)

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With Bar Axis being on the second floor, a PA install was a must to save bands humping gear up and down the stairs. Bar Axis promoter DJ Rossi has always been an admirer of HK Audio, and when he called Audio Engineering Services for advice, they took him a demo Actor system. The system's sound matched the acoustics of the venue and Rossi immediately ordered one, along with the A&H Mix Wizard. Rossi said: "I have always been impressed by the quality of HK Audio, and it was always first choice when it came to choosing a system for the venue."

Audio Engineering Services has also just taken delivery of an HK Audio Contour array, powered by Lab.Gruppen amplifiers. The system was bought to service the

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The BRDC Ball is held in a luxury marquee erected adjacent to the Members' Clubhouse on the Saturday evening of the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix weekend, it has always attracted the crème of the membership, including leading GP drivers and motorsport stars past and present.

Personalities from the motor racing fraternity including BRDC president, Damon Hill OBE and Formula 1 Force India driver, Paul Di Resta appeared on stage to talk about their experiences to motor racing UK TV commentator, Louise Goodman.

AC-ET, a patron of the British Racing Drivers' Club's exclusive Rising Stars Programme, worked closely with the BRDC events team to deli

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Charles chose to use RML LED 12 Lights, GLP Impressions, Sharpys, VL1000TS, VL3500 Washes and Chroma Banks.

(Jim Evans)

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The common theme was Made in Italy and once again the event included fashion shows and musical performances, with Roberto Vecchioni and Dolcenera.

The lighting system provided by Franchino Service included the Panorama Cyc Power 2x575W with TLT patented double lamps placed on the ground for the lighting of all the layer towers; the small but high performance iSpot 150, with silver colour personalized by the covers, positioned on the ground along both sides of the 14m catwalk; the Infinity Wash XL 1400W and the Testa 2500W followspot for the lighting of the stage mounted on the front and side layer towers; the iSpot 150, iWash 575 and Par Lite LED for the

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Britannia Row was the sound contractor for the Hyde Park concerts and Sennheiser's Phil Cummings and Tim Sherratt were in attendance on the first two days, to offer any assistance that Brit Row, the Kings of Leon or the support acts may have needed.

The array of Sennheiser equipment carried by KOL includes MD431 vocal mics, e 904s and e 614s on the drum kit and e 906s on the backline. Complementing these are 2000 series wireless guitar systems and 2000 in-ear monitors.

The band has been using Sennheiser equipment for five years, frontman Caleb Followill and his band mates switching to the MD431 for vocals last Decemb

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The 21-piece orchestra is miked with a selection of DPA mics including the new 4011A and 4011C cardioid mics from DPA's new Reference Standard series, plus 4007 omnis across brass, woodwind and percussion. For the string section, Potter has chosen a combination of 4011As and 4011Cs as ambient mics and 4061 omni miniatures for close miking, with a 4099B instrument clip mic used on double bass.

All 36 cast members are miked with DPA 4061 miniatures, with the principals wearing two each with dual transmitters and receivers.

"The orchestra sound is amazing and the overall sound of the show is very impressive," says sound supervis

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The overlay included a contemporary public village with bars, restaurant and shops, an office complex and a member's only area. Arena also provided a 55mx104m structure which was split into eight adjoining tents for the rowing teams. The tents incorporated a royal blue and white striped exterior design to reflect the iconic Royal Henley Regatta's branding that has welcomed decades of rowers and revellers.

In addition, the Arena Group constructed two grandstands with almost 3,000 tiered seats, positioned beside the River Thames to ensure the best viewing experience for spectators.

A rapid turnaround was required after the regatta had finished, amending the structures and grandstands in time for the Henley music festival. The Arena Group also altered the i

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"We initially tried the flat version but as their stands are quite high the downfire versions provided great results," commented Simon Short, acoustics specialist at Melody House.

He added, "We have sold quite a number of recoil stabilizers in the past few months as the difference is really audible. The best part is that they work on pretty much any studio monitor and straight out of the box."

(Jim Evans)

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The Sinsheim, Dresden, Frankfurt, and Berlin stadiums all boast installations that meet the highest modern standards in terms of both entertainment value, and safety; and whilst the Sinsheim venue, with a capacity of 25,000, is no coliseum, the Berlin, Dresden, and Frankfurt stadiums are among Europe's biggest and best.

A mammoth four-year renovation back in 2004 restored Berlin's historic Olympic Stadium to its former glory, adding