USA - Elation Professional's popular Colour Pendant colour-changing RGBW LED luminaire is now available in a variable white light version, the DW Pendant. This new, versatile, ETL approved LED luminaire allows for dynamic white light control of stage or house lighting levels in an energy-efficient downlighting fixture.

The DW Pendant houses 36 long-life 3W LEDs (18 cool white + 18 warm white) for variable shade projections of white light. It features full colour temperature range control from warm white tungsten (2,900K) to cool white daylight (6,800K) for a wide choice of shades. Its uniform flat-field output and 41° beam angle make for a highly effective wash luminaire whether flooding a stage in uniform shades of white light or functionally washing a seating area, foyer or other space. Variable dimming curve modes and strobe effects enhance its dynamic capabilities.

UK - Artistic Licence, has introduced two new products that complement its popular DMX-Buffer product. The range now includes the sister products DMX-Clarify and DMX-Protect.

DMX-Buffer is an economical alternative to an opto-splitter when there is a need to run DMX over distances greater than the standard limit of 300m. It rebuffers the DMX signal and offers full support for RDM.

Housed in a protective metal case and powered from a standard 9V PSU with a DC jack , DMX-Buffer is simple to use. DMX-Buffer XLR uses a standard 5-pin male XLR connector that is terminated internally. The output connector is an 5-pin female XLR connector. DMX-Buffer is also offered with Ethercon connectors (DMX-Buffer RJ45) to enable use with Cat5 cable.

DMX-Clarify is offered in the same form factor. It offers similar functionality to DMX-Buffer, but operates permanently in 'data fix' mode

Germany - Lawo has announced a full set of new features for its mc2 series consoles, adding further functionality for live, theatre and install sound applications.

With software release 5.8 the consoles now feature Module ISO, which enables users to prevent certain settings from being loaded from snapshots, respectively create partial snapshots that only affect certain channels or modules. The update also provides seamless RAVENNA AoIP integration for Neumann DMI-8 digital microphone interfaces.

"We are seeing a significant demand from customers to use our audio consoles in install, HOW and live sound environments. Therefore, we continue adding features tailored to these kind of applications", explains Hervé de Caro, live sound specialist at Lawo.

In addition to the new feature set, Lawo also announced a new interface card for its modular Nova73 processing and r

UK - The Studer Micro Series is a compact and cost-effective digital audio mixing system that provides the features and functionality of a high-end mixing system with full control from any standard web browser or tablet. Comprised of a core DSP unit, graphical user interface and optional fader control surface, the Studer Micro Series is suitable for radio and TV broadcast, production studios, ENG/DSNG, corporate events and more.

By combining renowned Studer quality with powerful features including AoIP, Lexicon effects processing, VoiceMix automatic mixing and more, the Studer Micro Series "delivers unprecedented value for a variety of applications".

Sound Technology will be holding a launch event at its Letchworth Garden City demo facility on Wednesday 7 December. The event will feature demonstrations and training from Studer product specialists.

(Jim Evans)

Europe - Real-time binaural and immersive spatial headphone mixes became a reality with KLANG:fabrik and KLANG:vier, which combine the wish for transparent and natural monitoring sound with the advantages of in-ear monitoring. Using advanced psychoacoustic research and innovative implementation, KLANG:technologies designed its in-ear and headphone mixing tools for studio, musical and live productions and was the proud winner of this year's prestigious PLASA Gold Award for Innovation.

The recognized problem with stereo IEM is positioning all of the signals of a mix in the narrow space between the left and right ears. This is solved by placing the signals virtually around the entire head, including above and below. In addition to significantly improving natural sound and transparency, listening fatigue is dramatically reduced.

Now, to make this next generation in-ear mixing

UK - Amplifier and DSP specialist Linea Research has announced the introduction of their installation focused C Series range of networked DSP Amplifiers.

Linea Research M Series amplifiers are gaining worldwide acclaim for their pristine sound quality and robust power delivery. The new C Series takes this performance and delivers it in an installation targeted, contractor friendly package. Comprising three 4-channel and three 8-channel models C Series amplifiers all offer full featured DSP control and an optional Dante interface in a compact 2u chassis with a tamperproof front panel.

44C variants comprise the high power 44C20 with 4x5000W @ 2 ohms per channel, the 44C10 with 4x2500W @ 2 ohms per channel and the 44C06 4x1500W @ 2 ohms. 8-channel 88C versions range from the 8x1250W 88C10 to the 8x750W 88C06 and the 8x400W 88C03. All 88C amplifiers can deliver their full rate

USA - The Eos family of consoles just got bigger - by going smaller. After a successful preview at LDI, ETC has officially launched the Gio @5 console, which brings the professional-grade control of the Eos Ti and Gio consoles within reach of users with tighter spaces - and tighter budgets.

"With the Gio @5, we've given you a little bit of everything," says product manager Anne Valentino. This portable console packs all the control necessities into its narrow, 25.5-inch (641 mm) footprint, making external monitors and accessories optional. The desk includes an articulating, 17-inch, multi-touch LCD display, four encoders with haptic feedback, five definable and page-able motorised faders, a master fader pair and a retractable tray with backlit alpha-numeric keyboard.

The Gio @5 derives its name from the Eos command that sets a level at fifty percent, but don't be fooled by

Germany - CatCore offers a wide choice of XLR/Cat adapters in the form of stageboxes, cable splits and rack units. The systems - in which four signals can be collected as micro-multicore - are suitable for a variety of applications. For example, these include audio subcores, DMX from the FOH to the stage or from the dimmer city to the traverses in order to ensure structured DMX cabling.

With its products, CatCore is responding to event technology developments, where network cables are now indispensible. Thanks to their standardised properties, the cables are not only excellently suited for mere network protocols but also for the transmission of DMX, intercom, analogue and digital audio formats - often across significantly longer cable distances than "real" network.

With their low price, worldwide availability, low weight and easy handling, considerable advantages arise ove

USA - Surf was up this year at LDI, and the beach could be found at the ENTTEC Americas booth. "The design of the booth was a team effort. The original concept came from our technical director Tim Parrish. Then Jeremy Kumin [ENTTEC Americas general manager], Brandon Mitchell [technical sales and support] and I took the design through its various phases of change and into finalization. Kaitlin Gill was the overall project manager," explains Crystal Lee, business development manager at ENTTEC Americas.

The beach themed booth was also home to Nic's Place, a fully stocked beach style bar that was also a nod to ENTTEC's founder Nic Moreau, who was also in attendance at the booth. o help visitors get into the beach feel, ENTTEC was handing out Pacific blue ENTTEC flip flops and wrap-around sunglasses.

Some LDI exhibitors created a walled off black space to demo their wares; othe

UK - Austrian mic manufacturers Lewitt, in conjunction with UK distributors JHS, is running a competition to win one of its LCT640TS Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones worth.

The LCT640TS allows the user to change the polar pattern - even after the recording has been done. With its dual output mode it provides the signal to the front and back of the microphone separately, so any kind of polar pattern can be achieved. In conjunction with your DAW you can then use the included plug-in to change the pattern even after the recording has taken place.

Plus, any two LCT640TS will always form a matched pair, making it the perfect choice for stereo applications. Or you can use one mic in Dual Output mode and adjust the stereo width later in your DAW.

To enter the competition, purchase any Lewitt microphone between 1 December 2016 and 31 January 2017, then register and enter

UK - Entertainment rigging professionals have welcomed the launch of Straightpoint's latest innovation, StageSafe, a 3t load cell dedicated to the theatre and live events industry.

Straightpoint products are already used in entertainment applications - its Wireless Load Shackle and Loadlink plus are commonplace - but StageSafe is the first product the manufacturer of force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell equipment has dedicated to the sector.

StageSafe is matt black and disappears into back-stage rigging, sets and lighting. It also offers riggers the ability to utilise the load cell in wired or wireless applications, which, Straightpoint believes, is a unique feature set to revolutionise the way loads are monitored in the industry. Practically, it means the load cell can be applied to the two main types of monitoring in the theatre industry -

USA - Continuing to see an exponential growth in permanent LED video installation applications with a demand for ultra fine pixel pitch displays, PixelFLEX has announced the release of FLEXUltra 1.2mm LED video technology.

Through this expansion of the current product line that also includes fully front serviceable panels, the new ultra fine pixel pitch option of the FLEXUltra makes it an ideal LED video solution for any commercial design, architectural display or digital signage application, says the company.

"In a constantly changing visual world, LED video signage and displays are becoming commonplace in the commercial and architectural environments all around us," said David Venus, PixelFLEX director of marketing. "Our clients are constantly looking for higher pixel density products so we focused our efforts on creating not only an ultra-fine pitch product, but a produ

UK - Pro Audio retailer KMR Audio has announced its exclusive dealership of American boutique manufacturer Stager Microphones starting with the SR-2N ribbon microphone.

Handcrafted in Nashville, the Stager Microphones SR-2N is designed to capture a larger than life sound that belies its diminutive size. With its 0.6 microns large ribbon, powered by neodymium motor and a toroidal output transformer, the SR-2N is capable of delivering incredible performance in a surprisingly small housing.

The top end exhibits the typical roll off of ribbon microphones, yet the SR-2N manages to retain transient detail that flatters percussive sounds as well as bright sources, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

UK - Since its launch on 12 July, DiGiCo's Stealth Core 2 software has seen a serious uptake, with over 1500 upgrades purchased in the first few weeks alone.

Stealth Core 2 is a major upgrade to the Stealth Digital Processing for its SD series digital mixers that delivers significantly enhanced processing from the audio core of DiGiCo SD series consoles, taking the range to a new level in terms of both processing channels and functionality.

Available as an upgrade option for existing users and shipping as standard on new consoles, Stealth Core 2 includes an application code upgraded that delivers significantly enhanced facilities, future-proofing SD series consoles and continuing to keep DiGiCo a step ahead.

Customers have already seen the many benefits Stealth Core 2 delivers, including an updated user experience, which includes a brand new graphic interface on consol

Germany - Shure has announced that its ULX-D Digital Wireless System and related accessories in the VHF frequency band are available now, with the QLX-D Digital Wireless System following early next year. These VHF options provide users with 42 MHz of tuning bandwidth in spectrum that is as predictable and as usable as today's UHF TV band.

As the spectrum landscape evolves, Shure continues to serve as an industry advocate and information resource, and aims to provide users with new options that offer the reliability and top-notch sound quality for which Shure wireless systems are known. These VHF band ULX-D and QLX-D systems build on an existing portfolio of Shure wireless products designed to offer alternatives for the increasingly crowded UHF TV Band.

The ULX-D and QLX-D VHF systems and accessories offer the same features and benefits that the UHF systems offer, including

USA - EAW has announced the availability of the Radius RSX12M stage monitor. The RSX12M adds to the Radius line of loudspeakers, which was introduced mid-2016.

"The RSX12M brings even more value to the Radius family," explains Adam Shulman, director of marketing and application engineering. "The addition of a dedicated floor monitor model takes the family even further in terms of delivering an integrated, complete solution. Now customers can deploy a comprehensive system comprised entirely of Radius components, including mains, fills, subwoofers and monitors."

The RSX12M is equipped with onboard bi-amplified electronics (500W per channel) featuring technologies such as Focusing and DynO for a pristine impulse response at any output level. A 12-inch vented cone with 2.5-inch voice coil drives the low end while a 1 x 1-inch exit, 1.77-inch voice coil compression driver handl

USA - Roland has introduced its VR-4HD high-definition AV mixer, an easy-to-use, compact and portable AV mixer that integrates a digital audio mixer, video switcher, multi-viewer touchscreen and USB video/audio streaming interface into a standalone device.

"The VR-4HD is a portable live HD production solution ideal for schools, churches, council meetings, corporate events, sports, training, or any other live event," said Christian Delfino, vice-president of Product Management for the Roland Professional A/V Division. "Whether being used to produce an online broadcast, support a presentation or even as the hub for a multi-input teleconference system using standard online chat software, the VR-4HD's all-in-one hardware design and audio digital signal processing capabilities, including Auto-Mixing function, make it easy for a single operator to achieve professional results."

Germany - Fohhn Audio has announced the release of its new PT-70 loudspeaker system. Following a robust series of successful live tests - including concert sound reinforcement at the Rantastic in Baden-Baden, the 28th Ehinger Jazztage and a performance by Axel Rudi Pell in the Rockfabrik Ludwigsburg - this latest addition to the German manufacturer's Perform-Series is now shipping.

Like all Fohhn Perform-Series models, the PT-70 has been specially developed for concert sound and touring. The horn-loaded, passive, two-way speaker makes an ideal compact sound reinforcement system for concerts in halls, tents and clubs, or for town festivals and smaller open-air events. It also functions as a solid extension for larger line arrays or Beam Steering systems, as well as offering a multi-functional plug & play solution for the rental market.

The PT-70's unique selling point is it

Europe - MILOS has released a second video as part of its special three-month promotion on MILOS crowd barriers. In this video, Area Four Industries R&D director Marc Hendriks provides valuable information on the technical design and construction of MILOS barriers, as well as their optimal use in real world situations.

Click here to watch the MILOS Crowd Barriers video with Marc Hendriks.

This video is part of the on-going three-month promotion series from MILOS that focuses on a selected range of MILOS products. During these promotions, MILOS provides its customers with valuable information and extra value with each purchase of the featured MILOS product.

(Jim Evans)

EAW's new club sound system, The Avalon, has made its European debut in a newly-styled Waterford nightclub in the Irish Republic. The club has undergone a 1 million punt conversion of the 9,000sq.ft space into the Rhythm Room. Installers AVL supplied and installed the lighting and video in a contract worth 160,000 punts to them.

CAST Lighting, the creator of WYSIWYG, has created a new program for lighting console manufactures - the WYSIWYG Developers Program. The intention is to create a dialog between CAST and console manufacturers, and the goal is to develop a more useful electronic connection between WYSIWYG and other devices. The current list of developers includes ETC, Strand Lighting, Flying Pig Systems, Compulite, Rosco ET, and AVAB/Transtechnik.

Griven has launched the Kaleido MSD 575W into the ever-growing architectural lighting marketplace. The Kaleido features a mart CYM subtractiove colour mixing system to give even colour change, as well as anew patented wide-angled optical system. The product is distributed in the UK by Multiform.

Sennheiser UK, the exclusive distributor for the D.A.S Audio, has introduced a complete range of new high efficiency, competitively-priced dual-channel power amplifiers. The E-nergy Series features four models, the E-2, E-4, E-8 and E-12, rated at 125W, 225W, 450W and 650W (into 4 ohms) per channel, respectively.

Symetrix has introduced a voice processor specifically tailored for installed sound applications. The single channel 527E Voice Processor combines a mic preamp with a compressor/limiter, an expander, high and low pass filters, and a 3-band parametric EQ. The company has also released the 440 Foreground Audio Controller - a signal router and controller for use in music/paging sound system installations.

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