UK - The ProLights ArenaCOB4 IP65 LED blinder family were a key element of Paul Normandale's stunning design for Coldplay's recent Head Full of Dreams tour. These fixtures, along with many others, are featured on the ProLights stand at PLASA (Stand D30), presented by exclusive UK dealer A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET).

In addition to a selection of architectural and theatrical fixtures taken from the extensive ProLights range, other products at PLASA to note include:

The new StudioCOB PLUS - even brighter than the incredibly popular StudioCOB, but keeping the same core values, the new StudioCOB PLUS is also IP65 rated making it the ultimate workhorse LED Par.

The Luma1500 is the ideal replacement for a 1200W discharge moving profile. With a 6500K, 440W white LED source delivering a staggering 26,000 Lumens, a full CMY colour system, and a massive 5 to 50* Zoom

UK - Adamson Systems Engineering is exhibiting at PLASA 2016, partnering with The Warehouse Sound Services Ltd. The booth features S10, S119, e-Racks, Point and Point Concentric speaker systems. They will be located on Booth T10.

James Oliver Adamson's director of marketing and sales, Jasper Ravesteijn European sales manager and Thomas Vestergaurd senior applications engineer will be joined at PLASA by Craig Buckley and Justin Frost who will represent The Warehouse North and South.

Adamson Systems Engineering has been on a high technology roll over the past few years. The jump kicked off with its flagship E-Series E15 large-format line array system, with its twin 15-inch neodymium woofers flanking the innovative E-Capsule section housing the mid/high components: two 7-inch Kevlar cone mid drivers and two 1.5-inch exit compression drivers mounted on a Co-Linear Drive Module

UK - Throughout PLASA London, the WL Bar, situated on Stand G40, will showcase a visual spectacle unlike any other...

With the help of Christie projectors and d3 Technologies media servers, White Light will showcase the very latest interactive lighting and visual technology, all tracked by a BlackTrax real-time motion tracking system.

CAST technicians will be on hand to discuss the technology and demonstrate the capabilities of the BlackTrax technology. To date, BlackTrax has already been used in over 4,000 shows globally.

(Jim Evans)

The Netherlands - At this year's IBC 2016, BroaMan found the perfect platform from which to springboard its new Route66 family of routers into the broadcast markets and associated sectors.

The German company carried on where they left off at this year's NAB Show, where the new Route66 AutoRouter picked up a prestigious award. Supporting DiGiCo, as well as standalone Optocore systems it closes the ring automatically once a mobile stagebox is added or removed from the system

"Many clients and distributors were talking about this product," said managing director, Tine Helmle. "They love the device and the stand was buzzing."

Also shown for the very first time was the new Route66 40/40, and a highly successful press launch formed the hub of the five-day show. Presented by BroaMan technical director Marc Brunke, the international press audience was enrapt as he explained th

USA - Tom Danley and his team have engineered the newest member of its massive Jericho Horn Series - the J3-94 Jericho Horn.

Designed for the demanding requirements of stadiums and concert venues, where high impact, high fidelity, and high SPLs are all needed, the Danley J3-94 delivers 142dB of continuous output using eighteen drivers that combine using Danley's patented technologies to produce a single phase-coherent signal with "home hi-fi quality" intelligibility and musical impact.

Like the original J1-94, the J3-94 produces a 90deg horizontal by 40deg vertical beam width (with Danley's characteristically steep drop-off outside that beam). However, the new J3-94 is nearly half the J1-94's weight, with slightly less bass output as the compromise.

"The new Danley J3-94 Jericho Horn can be used in every circumstance where line arrays could be used, but with vastly bet

UK - Turbosound has introduced two further models to its Flashline Monitors range. Designed primarily as stage monitors, the Flashline Monitors also accommodate a wide range of portable speech and music sound reinforcement applications.

The two new models, the TFX122M-AN and TFX152M-AN offer "quality musical reproduction at an affordable entry level price point. The two new models join the existing four in the range; the TFM122M and TFM152M switchable passive/bi-amp loudspeakers, and the TFM122M-AN and TFM152M-AN powered loudspeakers.

The new monitors feature 1,100 Watts of peak power from a highly portable lightweight integrated class-D amplifier. Specifically the TFX122M-AN features a carbon fibre loaded 12" ferrite low frequency driver with a titanium dome 1" compression driver. The larger TFX152M-AN features a carbon fibre loaded 15" ferrite low frequency driver with t

World - Bose Professional has begun global demonstration events of its new ShowMatch DeltaQ array loudspeakers.

The compact and versatile ShowMatch loudspeaker features DeltaQ next-generation array technology, offering the ability to build traditional (J-Array or Constant Curvature) and DeltaQ array configurations, allowing both portable/rental and installed applications to deploy selectable coverage control.

ShowMatch arrays are capable of generating a maximum SPL of up to 145 dB (peak), or when SPL is less critical, they offer the ability to achieve full coverage with fewer modules for significant weight, height and cost savings.

DeltaQ originates from the ability to change directivity or "Q" for each array module. When combined in an array, acoustic energy is highly focused and can be matched to audience areas more accurately. This is an advancement from traditional

USA - On 21 October, 2016, Nashville-based LED video manufacturer PixelFLEX will launch an Augmented Reality LED video experience at the LDI Conference and Tradeshow inside the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

Located in Room N103, PixelFLEX will showcase a myriad of new products which include the AR-LED, the LumiFLEX LED basketball floor, plus ultra-high resolution 2.6mm and 1.25mm LED video technology all brought together to create an earth-shattering experience. Open to all attendees at LDI, PixelFLEX will hold a complete technology demonstration at the beginning of every hour taking visitors to an Augmented Reality Rave, complete with a DJ and a true 3D LED visual experience.

"We are very excited about the LDI Conference and Tradeshow as it will give us an ideal opportunity to unveil our latest LED technology to a wide variety of our clients and production partners," said

USA - Powersoft continues its Xperience the Power roadshow series with two Los Angeles-based events demonstrating its M-Force linear motor technology, along with several of its other industry-leading power amplification technologies. The events, which coincide with the 141st AES Convention taking place at the end of this month, are open to industry professionals on a first-come, first-served basis (http://roadshow.powersoft.it/).

The sessions will be held on 28 and 29 September at the Mayan Theatre, just a short walk from Los Angeles Convention centre. They will provide industry professionals with an opportunity to experience Powersoft's M-Force, while providing an overview of the company's M Series, K Series, X Series, Ottocanali and Duecanali.

A presentation on Powersoft's cutting edge M-Force moving magnet linear motor will be given by Powersoft co-founder Claudio Lastr

UK - Artistic Licence, inventor of the Art-Net ethernet lighting control protocol, is celebrating a win for Art-Net 4 at the 2016 PLASA Awards for Innovation ceremony.

The judges noted that Art-Net continually evolves to support the back-bone of production technology, incorporating complementary protocols with full backwards compatibility.

Wayne Howell, CEO of Artistic Licence and the inventor of Art-Net, comments, "I released the first version of Art-Net over 15 years ago in response to a pressing industry need. It's been very gratifying to see such widespread adoption of the technology, and I'm delighted that PLASA has now given official recognition to the important role that Art-Net plays within the industry."

(Jim Evans)

USA - At the 141st AES Convention this week, Sennheiser and Neumann will highlight a wide range of new and legacy microphones for various recording applications. Recently introduced models will include the Collectors' Edition U 47 fet and versatile TLM 107 from Neumann, as well as the new MK 4 digital and the upcoming AMBEO VR Mic from Sennheiser. The topic of VR and AR also takes centre stage at the AES's AVAR Conference, which Sennheiser will be involved with.

A full complement of classic recording microphones will also be on display: From Neumann, this will be the U87 Ai, TLM 67, KM 184 and several other recording staples. Recording microphones from Sennheiser will include the recently introduced MK 8 multi-pattern microphone, as well as classic models from the MKH range, which can be turned into digital microphones using the MZD 8000 digital module.

The booth will also

USA - At AES in Los Angeles this week, Cadac is launching a new addition to its CDC series digital console line. The CDC seven builds still further on the heritage of the flagship CDC eight and success of the medium format CDC six, offering all of the power and operational simplicity of the CDC six with the enhanced production capabilities of an expanded dual 23.5", 16:9 hi-def touch screen, 36-fader control surface.

The new CDC seven maintains all of the feel and familiarity of the CDC six, with its major ergonomic advance in user operation and resulting minimal learning curve. Scaling up operational flexibility, the CDC seven doubles up on both the large format LCD touch screen, with its associated encoders, and the physical fader count; also expanding the number of inputs to 96. The new console retains the CDC six's 56 busses; 48 of them configurable.

"We were extremely

USA - The LED video display manufacturer PixelFLEX has announced the launch of the TrueFLEX LED video tile. Designed for fixed installations which require a non-traditional LED solution, TrueFLEX offers more flexibility than ever before through its ability to curve in any direction and attach to virtually any surface while still providing a high-resolution LED video playback system, says the company.

Available in 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm, 6mm and 10mm indoor pitch options, the TrueFLEX LED video system now gives designers the opportunity to achieve unlimited creativity where traditional LED displays were not possible.

"Our goal at PixelFLEX is to provide our customers with the technology that will afford them the ability to create without boundaries or limitations," said David Venus, PixelFLEX director of marketing. "As we have continued to grow in the video integration and AV

UK - KV2 Audio has confirmed the UK launch of their VHD 5.0 Constant Power Point Source Array. Taking place at Production Park, Wakefield on 6 October, KV2 invites all industry professionals and users alike to experience "A Bold New Advancement in Concert Sound Reinforcement".

In an event running alongside Production Park's Production Future's networking and Recruitment Market Place event and TPI's Breakthrough Talent Awards running in the evening, the day will offer the opportunity to experience this new system in an environment mirroring its intended application.

A complete VHD 5.0 System comprising of the VHD 5.0 Mid High Module, VHD 8.10 Low Mid Expansion Modules and VHD 4.21 Active Subwoofer System can be experienced in two separate slots running between 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00.

The event follows the first successful UK event which saw the VHD 5.0 system impre

UK - September has been a busy month on the road for The Prolight Concepts Group. Recently returning from PLASA 2016 where they exhibited a multitude of exciting new products which proved proving extremely popular.

Says the company, "On the whole the show was very busy for us. With having taken a few years break from exhibiting, the new venue at Olympia London was a wise choice by PLASA, providing a real buzz on the show floor with a large number of visitors to our stand."

Top products on display included the eLumen8 1RE Beam, a favourite with rental companies due to its high output along with its compact size and low price.

The CYC 500 attracted a lot of attention due to this being Prolight Concepts' first, true cyclorama wash driven by a 150W RGBW COB LED the CYC 500 outputs a true asymmetric beam with unrivalled colour mixing and 16 bit dimming.

With retro light

USA - For this year's AES Show in Los Angeles, sE Electronics is introducing the X1 A, a new entry point to their X1 Series designed to be the best-in-class offering on the market for home recordists and bringing the heritage of the X1 Series to an expanded user base worldwide.

On the live sound front, sE has also announced a pair of dynamic microphones - a first for the company, known primarily for their industry standard Reflexion Filters and hand-crafted condensers. According to sE, the new V7 supercardioid dynamic and V3 cardioid dynamic offer "exceptionally low handling noise, a more natural sound, and higher gain before feedback than other mics in their class".

The X1 A utilizes a newly-developed acoustic design with a carefully selected condenser capsule, low noise electronics, an integrated windscreen, and a gold-plated XLR connector. Just like the acclaimed X1 con

USA - New for AES 2016, Rupert Neve Designs has announced the Shelford Channel.

The Shelford Channel is built around Rupert Neve's first new transformer-gain, class A mic preamp in over 40 years. This new preamp design is complemented by the "best-of-the-classics" 1073- and 1064-inspired inductor EQ section from Rupert Neve Designs' existing Shelford 5051 and 5052 modules, a bold and powerful new diode bridge compressor inspired by the 2254 with additional functionality, a new dual-tap transformer output with high- and low-headroom outputs, variable Silk/Texture transformer saturation, and twice the operating voltage of Rupert Neve's vintage modules.

Says the company, "For decades, Rupert has often been asked to create a new design based around the same mic pre, EQ and compressor technologies that comprised his classic console modules. With the Shelford Channel, he and his

UK - Focusrite, international leader in audio interface design, has announced a major update to its RedNet Control software system that provides remote control for products in the company's RedNet range of Dante-based audio-over-IP systems. RedNet users worldwide are employing and planning ever-larger RedNet systems, and RedNet Control 2.0 was developed in response to this trend, the company says.

Based around a web-browser-like tabbed graphical interface, RedNet Control 2.0 is designed to handle the largest RedNet system, with the ability to control up to 600 RedNet devices in total, representing up to 9600 Dante audio channels. Available units in the system can be dragged and dropped from a sidebar list into a grid on a tab. Each tab can display up to 12 devices, and up to 50 tabs can be defined. Devices can be grouped logically and intuitively on each page: a multi-location

USA - The 141st AES Convention, taking place from 29 September 29 through 2 October at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, is hosting exclusive demonstrations of L-Acoustics' newly launched Kiva II ultra-compact line source, as well as the KS28 reference subwoofer and X Series of coaxial enclosures.

These demos will also showcase L-Acoustics' latest developments on the open standard Audio Video Bridging/Time Sensitive Networking (AVB/TSN) technology.

Show control for the demos will be managed using an Apple Mac mini equipped with Q-Lab software, playing 20 audio channels at 24-bit/96kHz directly to an Ethernet AVB/TSN Gigabit network via three streams of eight channels each. LA Network Manager 2.5, which implements an AVDECC 1722.1 AVB/TSN controller, will connect the streams to five newly updated LA4X and LA12X amplified controllers, dedicating one audio channel to each am

UK - VDC Trading has announced the release of a new design and packaging for the Van Damme professional musician range of cables. Available off the shelf from a range of quality outlets, the range consists of top of the range cables for studio, amplification, microphone and guitar applications in a variety of combinations and specifications to suit all needs.

VDC CEO Niall Holden said, "The new blister pack range represents the best of the most popular cables in an easily identifiable format with most of the options an industry professional will need. For custom requirements of course we are always happy to oblige."

As supplied to Abbey Road Studios for over 20 years, the cable available in the new packaging range includes the classic Van Damme mic cable, proven on tours and in studios worldwide, Blue Studio Grade and Black Touring Grade speaker cables and the Starquad mic

Europe - QSC has introduced the TouchMix-30 Pro, 32-channel digital mixer to customers worldwide, with immediate availability in select markets.

Designed for production professionals, musicians and bands as well as live performance venues, TouchMix-30 Pro is a compact digital mixer with features and functionality that "will satisfy the most demanding professional, while also providing an intuitive workflow that delivers great results, quickly and easily, to users at every level of experience".

With 32 mixing channels (24 Mic/Line, 6 Line, Stereo USB) and 16 outputs, the TouchMix-30 Pro offers considerable signal management flexibility for a wide range of applications. Beyond offering a higher channel count than its predecessors, a host of additional, new 'Pro' features sets TouchMix-30 Pro apart from its smaller TouchMix Series siblings.

"The TouchMix-30 Pro builds on

UK - Chroma-Q launched their new Color Force II range of professional LED luminaires at PLASA 2016 to much interest from visitors. The product received a special commendation at the show's Awards for Innovation - with judges praising the fixtures' notable evolution from the original Color Force range.

After Color Force revolutionised the lighting market six years ago, the next generation Color Force II range utilises the very latest fully homogenised optics to deliver a superior single colour blend with no unsightly colour mixing shadows, even higher quality saturates and pastels, a purer white, and at least 50% more output.

Designed for shows and events requiring the highest level of technical and artistic performance, other benefits shared across the Chroma-Q lighting portfolio include exceptional colour consistency fixture-to-fixture and batch-to-batch, theatrical grade

UK - ProLights received a great reception to their latest product line-up showcased on the A.C. Entertainment Technologies stand at PLASA 2016. Highlights included the ArenaCOB LED blinder, as used on Coldplay's recent stadium tour, and the stunning new Stark1000 LED Wash Light.

The ProLights ArenaCOB4 IP65 LED blinder family were supplied to leading rental company Lite Alternative, for the European leg of Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams stadium tour. World-renowned tour lighting designer, Paul Normandale, commented, "I needed an IP-rated wash fixture - as well as a blinder - that would be reliable and crew friendly."

The new ProLights STARK1000 LED Wash Light proved a great hit, with orders being taken at the show. This next generation "workhorse" LED wash features 19 of Osram's new 40W RGBW LEDs with a bespoke optical design, to provide a powerful, smooth output

UK - PLASA London 2016 proved to be the best UK show yet for Current RMS. The new venue, Olympia, in central London made the event much more accessible, helping play a part in such a busy stand for Current RMS. The team were flat out, providing demos of the online hire management system, on a range of devices, across all three days of the event.

Also helping contribute to a busy stand was the buzz around all of the new features released within the system since last year's show. These included; Free Scan, an easy process to add additional items to a job, a new Costing Module, helping log all job costs and summarise projected profitability, as well as Part Invoicing and an Open API allowing rental businesses to create exciting integrations.

The Current team were thrilled to see so many new faces on the Stand: "We were rushed off our feet the entirety of PLASA, which was fant

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