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Wharfedale has launched three new product series to add to its comprehensive loudspeaker portfolio.

Wharfedale have launched a range of trapezoidal enclosures designed to meet the requirements of high output, near field reproduction. The two-way ported, compact Programme 50, 52 and 60 foreground/background systems provide a wide frequency range, coupled with high power handling in an attractive, acoustically-efficient enclosure. The series offers four different versions, with black or white paint finish options (and with 70V/100V line transformer versions depending on markets).

The Programme 50 features a 5.5" woofer and 3/4" titanium driver, the Programme 52 features a pair of woofers and 3/4" titanium driver while the Programme 60 features two 6.5" woofers and a 1" titanium compression driver/horn, with 60° x 60° coverage. The HF horn/driver combination g

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Smart Sound Direct has announced the availability of the PS802 amplifier from SoundTech. Despite being the smallest in the three-model PS line, the 1U PS802 digital amp is by far the most popular. Weighing in at just 7kg the PS802 employs highly efficient on-board PowerSource SwitchMode power supplies (thereby eliminating the need for bulky mains transformers) and Class-H output circuits, resulting in an amp that’s 20% more energy-efficient.

Despite its diminutive dimensions, with outputs of 800W bridged mono into 8 ohms and 400W per channel into 4 ohms (at 0.05% total harmonic distortion), the PS802 still retains plenty of punch and power, resulting in exceptional performance for an amp of its size and weight. With a unique speaker protection system to guard against DC faults, on/off transient peaks and under/over voltage situations, plus dual Vari-Speed cooling fans, XLRs and 1

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Mackie Designs has announced the launch of Mackie Control, a new nine-fader master control surface with nine touch-sensitive Penny & Giles motorized faders. Mackie Control supports software integration for a growing family of DAWs which currently includes Soundscape 32 by Mackie Broadcast Professional, Nuendo and CubaseSX by Steinberg, and Digital Performer by MOTU. Support is coming soon for CoolEdit Pro by Syntrillium Software, Sonar 2 by Cakewalk and many others. In addition, Mackie Control has been pre-mapped to enable power-user functions by many of the supported DAWs, and is the first to offer DAW-specific Lexan overlays allowing users to take advantage of these functions.

Each of Mackie Control’s eight channel strips includes a 100mm optical, touch-sensitive motorized fader, mute, solo, and record arming buttons, signal LED, a channel select button and a V-Pot that can be

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Sennheiser UK has announced its exclusive UK distribution of the APart range of installation sound products for the hotel, restaurant, conference and retail markets. The versatile installation brand will be exhibited for the first time at PLASA 2002 and includes an innovative modular amplifier system, and two ranges of flush wall/ceiling mount and cabinet mounted speaker systems, with low impedance and 100v, 70v, 50v models. Also in the range is a weather resistant, IP approved, low impedance 100v or installation speaker, the Rock20, designed to look like - a rock. The Soundblock modular amplification system enables up to six modules, comprising stereo power amplifier, mono power amplifier, transformer, or 6-input pre-amplifier units, to be installed in a 19 inch rackmount.

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Maltbury has three new products for visitors to PLASA 2002: Metrodeck Ultra, Pro-Alloy and Morgan Trussing.

Metrodeck Ultra is based on, and fully compatible with, the ever-popular Metrodeck staging system. The combination of a polished aluminium frame and a specialist ply/foam board means that Metrodeck Ultra not only looks good, but is also light and easy to handle. Pro-Alloy, Maltbury’s latest demountable staging system, has an attractive polished aluminium frame and an anti-slip phenolic-coated plywood top. Each unit combines lightness, durability and strength (a 2 x 1m unit can handle 7.5kN/m²) with modern elegance, making it ideal for use in conferences, venues, arenas and hotels. Manufactured to comply with European standards, Maltbury’s Morgan Trussing tried-and-tested system offers a range of truss styles and sizes to meet a wide range of requirements. The system

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Doughty Engineering is raising the curtain on a whole host of new products, including, appropriately enough, its new Six Track curtain rail system.

In addition, there is a host of other new products on show, including 63mm Mammoth Clamps, panel clamps and Quick Trigger clamps, new TV Quick receivers, Par can floor plates, Easy Lift wind-up stands and locking elbow assemblies. Then there are new RAT Music Stands, safety bonds and flyrail cleats.

If the additional products from Doughty aren’t what you’re looking for, then your needs may be fulfilled from the company’s new 60-page catalogue, packed with fittings and accessories from the ‘mind over metal’ specialist.

Doughty can be found on Stand D10

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Robe, the prolific moving light manufacturer from the Czech Republic, is exhibiting at PLASA for the first time, taking the opportunity to launch a completely new line of products. Robe will be sharing Stand K19 with its new UK distributors Coe-tech.

Robe is already familiar to owners and users of several well known moving light brands - for which it’s been a long-term OEM manufacturer. These include Movitec, Futurelight, TAS, Elation, Sagitter and others. Robe is using the international forum of PLASA to launch itself as a direct sales operation, at the same time launching its new AT (Advanced Technology) Series - initially with four models, with more to follow later in the year.

ColorSpot 170 AT follows on from where the popular Color Spot 160 XT left off. The product is designed for multiple applications, and is ideal for architecturally lighting bars, restaurants, shops, p

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Hayden Laboratories, the UK distributor for Denon and Rane pro audio products, will feature a dynamic range of outstanding quality audio products on their stand at PLASA this year, launching five audio products for the professional DJ and installation markets and also showing many other recently-released products. PLASA 2002 sees the World launch of four new audio products: the Empath DJ mixer from Rane, plus the DNT625 and DNT645 cassette/CD deck, the DN780R twin-cassette deck and the DNC615 budget single CD player from Denon. In addition to this, the new Rane RPM 22 and 44 DSP multiprocessors and the DN-D9000 twin-CD player from Denon will be on show.

Hayden is also showing equipment for the fixed installation market, including Rane’s renowned ECS conferencing system products and their various CobraNET interfaces, a selection of Denon twin-CD players and music source machines,

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Avolites, manufacturers of cutting edge lighting control systems, is showing three exciting new products at PLASA 2002 - the ART2000i installation dimmer, the Pearl 2004 console and the Avolites Pearl simulator. In addition to these, Avolites will be showing its full range of lighting consoles - Azure, Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond 4 - which will all be demonstrated on the stand, along with the whole family of Avolites ART digital dimmers.

The latest release in Avolites' innovative ART 2000 digital series, the ART 2000i is aimed at theatrical, architectural, leisure and retail applications. The ART 2000i Installation dimmer is available in modules of 24 x 16 Amp units, 12 x 32 Amp, or a combination of these two modules. Main features include: quick and simple installation, proven design reliability, operation in all environments or climates, Hot Patch option, 100% duty cycle on all chann

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AVW will be showing an upgraded version of its award winning Impressario - the system voted Engineering Product of the Year at the recent ABTT trade show. In addition to a larger computer, improved software and the facility to run off Windows XP, Impressario II will be housed in a smooth silver finish metal casing, as opposed to the original textured black.

AVW Controls can be found on Stand N9

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The four new additions to the XTA family will make their PLASA debut in September. The C2 dual/stereo compressor, D2 stereo dynamic EQ, E2 stereo parametric EQ and G2 dual/stereo gate will be on show - along with the DP Series digital loudspeaker processors, DP324 SiDD Seriously Intelligent Digital Dynamics processor, GQ600 graphics equalizer and DS800 mic/line distribution system.

As with the XTA DP226 speaker management system and more recently the DP324/SiDD, the working practices and ideas of engineers have been transformed by XTA into powerful, innovative processing solutions which provide fresh audio possibilities to engineers, sound companies, broadcasters, installers and the like.

The C2 digital dual compressor provides two channels of the best compression and limiting, with comprehensive sidechain equalization and look-ahead attack times, coupled with a De-EQ mode for dynami

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Innova Son, a Digigram company, will unveil at PLASA 2002 the Compact Sy40, its new ‘live’ digital mixing console, which boasts 40 input channels and 27 mix buses. Housed in the same chassis as the Compact Live and Actor, the Compact Sy 40 offers far greater mixing capabilities and enhanced functionalities for the same number of faders: 32 (including eight stereo) for the 40 input channels, 12 for the mix buses, three for the LRM/C masters and one fader for automation control.

The Compact Sy40 has all the advantages of the modular architecture, which have been a cornerstone to the success of the Sensory range. The modular nature of the system allows the user to insert any of the electronic I/O modules, which are compatible with any console of the Innova SON range, and to choose, depending on the needs of each specific event, the precise physical I/O configuration.

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GAM has released the latest in its family of special effects products - the SX4. Designed to simply snap-on to existing ETC Source Four housings, the SX4 converts it into a high performance scenic projector capable of creating many special effects.

Built with the rugged demands of the theme park, retail and architectural markets in mind, the GAM SX4 gets an amazing 4,000 hours of loop life. The GAM SX4 allows you to slide the effects drawer in and out for quick changes of the more than 14 available FX/Reels (loops) effects with more on the way. Use the GAM SX4 with any Source IV 575W or 750W incandescent. You can also use 575 HMI for high output projections or the HID Series for long life architectural installations.

Control the speed of the GAM SX4 from any light board using a dimmer channel or just plug it into a wall and vary the speed with the built in controller. Also included i

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PCM - specialists in the supply of lifting, flying and rigging equipment for all areas of the entertainment industry - show their new battery or electric drill driven, Pilewind winch at PLASA, along with a selection of other winches and Lodestar motors. PCM will also be highlighting its new Projects division, and its Lodestar Motor and Rigging training courses, which have become renowned throughout the industry.

The PCM Pilewind is designed for multipurpose theatrical applications, and alleviates the strain of winding units up and down by hand - saving time and physical effort! Available in 250kg or 500kg models, the Pilewind winch has been designed to allow for quick and easy raising and lowering of stage scenery and lighting bars. Fully contained within a protective housing, the Pilewind winch has a drum capacity of 10 metres and up to five suspension lines. An integral gear box main

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Stagetec - the leading lighting and sound sales and installation company and exclusive UK distributor for the Compulite and LSC lighting product ranges, will have a number of new developmenst on show at PLASA 2002.

Compulite will use PLASA 2002 as a preview for its new range of lighting consoles - the world's first consoles to provide what the company calls "a complete lighting workstation". Featuring an integrated CAD package and enhanced paperwork capabilities, the consoles and their software modules are designed to take you from concept to closing night with as little hassle as possible.

Its architecture is built around a unique multi-processor system to enhance stability, computing power, and expandability on the one hand, and provide a powerful user interface on the other. One processor calculates the real-time components of the system and runs on the robust VX-Works p

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This year’s PLASA 2002 at Earls Court will see the official launch of the revolutionary new 'i-ceilings’ product range from Armstrong. As part of the launch, exclusive UK representatives CIE-Audio have arranged a free session for the audio, architectural and design industries, as well as participating in.

A brand new concept in integrated acoustic ceiling systems, ‘i-ceilings’ is the latest development from the world’s leading manufacturer of ceiling products. i-ceilings utilize flat panel loudspeaker technology to provide a unique loudspeaker system which exactly matches Armstrong’s market-leading range of ceilings, to combine their existing aesthetic and sound absorption qualities with the acoustic benefits of NXT flat panel speaker technology. This allows for ‘invisible’ loudspeaker solutions which benefit from greatly increased sound

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High-end touring and installation manufacturer, Chameleon Audio, has developed a brand new touring amplifier which includes a built-in power supply for mLAN digital audio control. The 3700 DP/2 has been under development since last year, when the company unveiled its Digital Audio Control System (ChamDACS) at PLASA. The 3700 DP/2 allows optional D/A and control boards to be fitted, and offers stereo outputs of 2,000Wpc into 2 ohms, 1,400Wpc into 4 ohms and 700Wpc into 8 ohms at less than 0.05% THD.

The laser-cut, polished stainless steel front also features individual channel mute switches and blue LED indicators, while surface-mount PCBs for quick fit-and-forget servicing are standard. Other attributes include improved damping factor, and optional mLAN input and digital D/A connectors. Built to the highest standards in the UK, attributes of Chameleon amplifiers include Class A preampl

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Pioneer has introduced its new HDJ-1000 headphones which, while primarily targeted towards the professional DJ market, will appeal to all serious music consumers, the company says. Pioneer has defined a new standard in distortion-free sound quality with the HDJ-1000 headphones, featuring 3,500 mW of maximum input allowing high sound volume with excellent clarity as the ear pad fully encompasses each ear, fulfilling the demands of those serious about their music. Frequency range is given as 5 to 30,000 Hz.

For comfort, both ear pads have a swivel mechanism allowing the HDJ-1000 to be manipulated to any desired position, while padding makes it possible for music professionals to wear the headphones for hours of listening pleasure. Durability has also been addresses, thanks to the compact folding design, ear pads made of a tear-resistant material and special screws that hold the cord in

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PLASA 2002 will see the launch of the T4-250 amplifier from MC2 Audio. This is a 4 x 250W amplifier housed in a 2U case and the latest addition to the company’s T Series. Also new for PLASA 2002 is the first UK appearance of the T Line. This 100V / 70V / 50V chassis is capable of taking up to four 750W / 500W / 250W toroidal line transformers in any combination and is designed for use with the T4-250, T500, T1000 and T1500, increasing the flexibility of use of these highly successful amplifiers.

MC2 Audio reports that its products continue to enjoy buoyant worldwide sales, both in their own right and as OEM product and believes that these exciting new amps will bring the renowned MC2 sound quality and reliability to an even wider range of users. From the PLASA Show this year, the company’s existing five-year warranty will be extended to seven years.

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After embarking on a successful new program of lighting fixtures over the past 12 months, Coemar have now turned their attention to developing a range of unique tools which could form a part of every lighting operator’s tool kit. The DR-1 is a remote device which virtually eliminates the need to gain access to fixtures when programming or servicing lighting equipment.

This diagnostic instrument allows the functions (and history) of a fixture to be monitored and interrogated from anywhere in a venue. Offering bi-directional communication with the fixtures (which ‘talk back’ to the device over a normal 3-core DMX cable),when inserted into the DMX 512A chain, the DR-1 will replicate all functions and information, which until now were accessed only via a fixture’s on-board display panel.

A single DR-1, for instance, will allow the operator to remote access as many

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UK distributor HW International has announced that the latest in personal monitoring, the Shure PSM 200 personal monitor system, will make its European debut at this year’s PLASA Show. The PSM 200 makes the benefits of in ear monitoring accessible to a wide array of cost-conscious musicians, houses of worship and installations requiring assistive listening devices. Beyond cost, the PSM 200 components deliver exciting new features including the built-in ability to upgrade the receiver from wired to wireless, a transmitter that is also a mixer and a high fidelity earphone.

For users who cannot initially afford wireless, the P2R Hybrid Receiver protects their investment by allowing them to upgrade at a later date. The hybrid receiver starts as a wired bodypack and, with the addition of the Transmixer component, operates fully as a wireless receiver. By combining frequency-agile wire

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Le Mark has developed a new heat-resisting pressure-sensitive fixing tape for lighting filter, boasting exceptional properties and performance and suitable for both exterior and interior applications. GEL-Tak is an ultra-low profile clear polyester film, double coated with an exceptional high heat and UV light resistant adhesive layer on both surfaces. This innovative and unique combination allows GEL-Tak to be stuck one side to a window, the other to any make of lighting filter. Its special adhesive has been developed in such a way as to allow the actual filter itself to become re-positional.

GEL-Tak is extremely fast and easy to apply and also to remove, even weeks after application. Its low-profile polyester substrate and clear coating make it very difficult to see once it’s in place. Filter remains recoverable and reusable, it will not damage sensitive architectural glass, an

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Mark Conese and Dick Sequerra, the two principals behind Sequerra Audio Labs LLC, have dissolved the company to pursue other professional interests. Fortunately, for the many devotees of the company's recently-released 1070-A microphone pre-amplifier, Conese will continue to bring this award-winning product to the market through his new company Ambient Audio Labs, LLC.

Throughout his 22-year career in professional audio, Conese has gained widespread industry respect in an array of audio-related fields. An accomplished musician and audio equipment designer, in 1989 he designed and built his Stamford, Connecticut-based recording studio - Ambient Recording Company - which has become known for making audiophile recordings as well as beta testing cutting edge technologies. In 1999, Conese founded Ambient Records, a boutique record label. Both recording studio and label have earned critical

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Vari-Lite Inc has added another option to its award-winning VL1000 ERS luminaire, making the automated lighting fixture even more adaptable for a wider range of applications. By offering the VL1000A ERS with either a standard or long-life arc lamp, Vari-Lite has increased the versatility of the fixture while lowering the unit's operating costs.

Customers who order VL1000A fixtures can specify whether they prefer the standard or long-life arc lamps, and Vari-Lite will ship the units accordingly. Because the long-life arc lamp is electrically identical to the standard model, no modifications to the fixture are required. Customers who own VL1000A luminaires can order long-life lamps for fast and simple drop-in replacement. The long-life lamps provide 2,000 hours of operation, double that of the standard lamp. Customers can also order the VL1000 ERS with shutter or iris features, and at t

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