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The 12th Yorkshire International Business Convention is being held at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate on 8 June. There, an audience of the region's key business people will be keen to hear from the former Chancellor of Germany, from the Rev. Jesse Jackson, business guru Jonas Ridderstråle and Lyn Heward, former creative director of Cirque du Soleil.

TMC engineers, sub-contracted by Saville AV, have the job of installing and running a sound system that ensures every one of the 1,500 delegates can hear clearly, but is visually discreet enough to blend into the background. "Acoustically the room isn't ideal,

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The event offered live hands-on experience and training on DiGiCo's D5 and D1 digital consoles, sending multitrack mixes to Nexo's Geo D10 tangential array, which was flown in the venue.

Paul Ward of Fuzion comments, "Our objective was to create interest in the new Geo D system among touring professionals. We wanted to communicate directly with Nexo's potential end-users, hence the choice of an easy-to-get-to central London venue and a very relaxed format that allowed the system to be demonstrated as it would be used in a real situation.

"Nearly 40 front-of-house engineers came through the doors, and I think their experience of the system

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Regional courses have already been held in Watford, Warrington, Washington (Tyne & Wear), and Northern Ireland and, with places filling fast for course venues at Bristol and Crowborough on 9 and 16 July respectively, there is no time to lose if you don't want to miss out on this essential training and accreditation, says ISCE.

Future courses being planned include Design and Installation of AFILS; Commissioning, Balancing and Equalisation of Sound Systems; Implementation of the new EMC Standards; and courses specifically for Voice Alarm Systems. For those new to

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The set comprised over 400sq.m of Barco LED modules which formed the stage floor, a catwalk out into the audience and left and right screens. The screens, and a total of 16 lighting trusses, were lifted and lowered by four ultrafast Cyberhoist CH250 (250kg load capacity / 0 to 40 meters per minute, variable speed) intelligent chainhoist motors and 34 Cyberhoist CH500 (500kg capacity / up to 20m per minute variable speed) motors.

The complete system, programmed by CyberHoist-operator Joeri Swagemakers, operated by Cyberhoist technician Chris Sabelleck and supplied by Flashlight from The Netherlands, was under the control of an InMo

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Entry forms for the promotion can only be obtained at the Show; either at the Selecon Stand or keep an eye out for someone in a bright yellow 'Get a Grip!' t-shirt and collect one from them. Fill it in, pop it in the tombola at the Selecon Stand and you are in the draw - the earlier you enter the more chances you have to win, says Selecon. There will be a total of four draws with one winner per draw.

(Jim Evans)

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Iain Price-Smith, founder of Multiform, will continue to act as a consultant to the company, who will be developing a new range of quality performance lighting products designed in Europe, which are to be manufactured at Adelto's affiliated manufacturing plant in Guangzhou, China. Global distribution will be handled by Adelto offices in Hong Kong and Germany.

Existing products will continue to be manufactured and distributed in the UK under licence by Light Engineering who will continue to provide service, spares and technical support for these products.

The first new products to be released will be a range of sophisticated, colour changing, DMX-controlled LED luminaires, followed by a range of dimming controllers to succeed Multi

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Originating from Australia, Boost Juice Bars has a 200-strong international network of stores spanning South East Asia, South Africa, Europe, the Middle East and South America. To support this expansion, Boost Juice has adopted 3M Digital Signage software for its global network of screens and is now rolling out the network in the UK, starting with new stores in Manchester and Oxford.

"3M Digital Signage is a powerful tool to create movement and colour and builds the vibe in all Boost Juice bars worldwide. This adds to the unique experie

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Two widescreen displays each measuring 7m high x 4m wide have been installed at either end of the stadium using digiLED's latest effective resolution digiLED d12 modules which offer a 25mm physical, 12.5mm effective, pixel pitch.

The bespoke modules were specifically designed to suit FC Start's stadium, maximising the screen size in the available space. Measuring 1m wide x 1m high x 0.140m deep, the 7 x 4 module configuration provides a screen with an effective resolution of 560 x 320 pixels.

The digiLED d12 screens are controlled by an Omnivex Director feeding live camera, graphics and other sources to the screens. The Ominvex system, located in the control room, connects to the screens via fibre opt

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The new site features an easy-to-use navigation system based on a mix of pictorial images for fast recognition combined with a simple, sectional menu for those who know exactly what they are looking for.

Doughty sales manager Julian Chiverton says, "The people we deal with have been asking for more on-line information for a while now, hence this six-month project to completely redesign out site, but nothing prepared us for the almost immediate and massive increase in traffic which we are experiencing. Judging by current response I guess we must have got it just about right."

Over 1000 products are featured along wit

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"The area had been experiencing some minor issues," explains Steven Manno, systems designer at BlueWater Audio. "Typical stuff like swimmers and surfers straying into each others' areas and such, and they needed a marine announcement system. They only had this one small, out-of-the-way lifeguard station and a very limited budget."

Manno opted to mount a pair of Community R.5-HP loudspeakers midway up a bluff overlooking the cove, which maximised throw and limited potential vandalism. The installation w

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Power and control is through the new Data Enabler EO, which can power up to 30m of product, with the capability of receiving both DMX and video inputs into the same box.

Simon Stuart, managing director of Blackburn-based HSL Group, comments: "The fact that this fixture can accept both DMX and Video through the same box puts it head and shoulders above similar products on the market."

The initial investment has gone straight onto ITV1's new talent show Grease Is The W

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The gymnasium was a large 120ft x 80ft x 22ft box covered with reflective surfaces, and Armstrong measured its reverb time at 7.5 seconds. However, the church had determined that they could place a generous stage along one of the long walls and still accommodate 900 church members.

"Diffusion panels would help kill the rather extreme flutter echo," Armstrong explained, "but there was still a massive slap-back echo from the back wall to the stage." To combat the problem, dB Audio and Video designed a regiment of two-inch absorption panels and installed them along the back wall. They soaked up most of the energy above 1kHz and a good deal below that frequency.

"Although we did

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Owner, architect and developer Michael Harrah purchased the property in 2001 and has invested over $21 million in developing it. And as its website proudly proclaims, it offers "intimate seating for 500 and a state-of-the-art sound system that is second to none," adding, "patrons can experience artists in a setting that is reminiscent of days gone by, when the artist's performance wasn't just something to witness, but rather, experience."

The sound system in question is a Renkus-Heinz STLA/9, the company's most powerful line array product, augmented by PN81 two-way down-fill loudspeakers, all self-powered.

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Derek Bovill from Brisbane-based Production Dungeon, knew exactly what he was looking for in a new speaker system and Aspect Wide "fitted the bill perfectly". The company services a diverse range of artists and needed a system with clarity, yet capable of brutal SPL and projection for outdoor shows.

Since taking delivery, Production Dungeon has used the system with a range of groups including Paul Kelly, Gangajang, The Original Angels and hardcore rockers Terror and Testament.

Further inland, Barossa Valley Sound and Vision has also taken delivery of an Aspect Wide system including four TA-500 mid-highs, four TSW-218 subwoofers, Turbosoun

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The equipment was used for image magnification to display Bjork's many innovating audio technologies, chief among them being the new device called the "Reactable" which displays audio waves visually.

President of XLTV, John Wiseman, says: "It was a unique project and the evolution of the creative process was fascinating."

(Jim Evans)

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The Mojo Barriers UK office supplied 617m additional barriers for the concert, installed by a team of nine staff on the Friday evening and removed immediately after the show. They also supplied promoter Marshall Arts a further 345m surrounding the mix position and delay towers.

Kevin Thorborn, Mojo Barriers UK manager said: "It was great to be involved with the first show at the new Wembley Stadium. There were a few areas we all learned from, but it is a great venue and we're looking forward to working at many more shows in the future."

(Jim Evans)

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On 11 May, tribute bands the Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again, Killer Queen and Led Astray performed, while the following evening opera singers Katherine Jenkins and Russell Watson were backed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra - an evening which also included the two singers performing together for the very first time.

The Vertech VT2015FPVL stage unusually being placed on a 'long' side of the stadium, rather than the traditional position at one end.

As Murrayfield is the home of Scottish international rugby, great care had to be taken of both the playing surface and the perimeter running tr

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The venue is set to open in September 2007 following a major £2,000,000 refurbishment which will see the former Zodiac venue transformed into three separate, flexible performance spaces for live music and club events.

(Jim Evans)

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Johnson's most recent audio acquisition for KCM is at its Eagle Mountain International Church in Newark, TX, where he specified one of the first DiGiCo CS-D5s in the world, purchased on the basis of its sound quality, ease of use, flexibility and consistency.

Eagle Mountain alone comprises an 1800-seat main sanctuary, 500-seat chapel, used primarily for children's services, and 500 seat hangar, used for youth services. However, the church als

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Although the entire system is made of medium duty and heavy duty trusses (approximately 65' deep and 100' wide at its widest point) the equipment is not the typical standard product. To achieve the desired look, no guide cables were used to secure the system. In light of this design consideration, Tomcat came up with a solution utilising eight 34ft medium duty spigoted towers with diagonals on all four faces of the

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JBL's Control 24C and Control 24CT ceiling-mount speakers (the latter models featuring built-in transformers) are part of the company's Control Contractor range of loudspeakers for installed sound applications. The two-way speakers comprise a four-inch woofer and a three-quarter inch titanium tweeter, and are capable of dispersing sound uniformly over a 130° conical area.

(Jim Evans)

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With access to the stadium at 5pm on the Saturday evening to start laying trackway, and soundchecks commencing at 8am, contractors were scheduled to work through the night. The stage drove onto site at 11pm and needed to be positioned and built by 3am. At the end of the event, the crews had just 12 hours before the pitch was in use again for football.

In charge of production for the event was project manager Andy Barr from London-based Pure Solutions. He explains the logistics of the day: &q

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Bandit chief executive, Lester Cobrin says: "Although it is the band's final tour, high production values were top of the agenda as they want it to be a memorable last tour - which is really credible."

James was offered the gig after his recent design work on the Shane Ward and Andy Abraham tours for Production North, both of which were also serviced by Bandit as the lighting contractor.

The clean looking, gently tiered set designed by Production North was also taken into account in James' design, which is based around a 40ft wide x 30ft deep box truss onstage, with a front truss. On the front are four ETC Source Fours and four 4-lite blinders, along with a motorised roll-down pr

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Event highlights will include special Catalyst and PixelMAD professional tutorial sessions and hands-on training workshops presented and run by SAMSC developer Richard Bleasdale and the PID Team.

PID's David March says, "It's terrific to have Richard here in person to engage with serious users of this technology. We will have a whole raft of new hardware solutions on-hand to show how Catalyst can be configured to meet different applications and budgets, whilst allowing upgrades as users needs change."

There will be presentations from David March, MD of Projected Image Digital, Al Mooney, Apple UK's video business development manager and Mats Karlsson, Barco's creative light imaging product manager.

Topics covered will include the