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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.

MC2 Audio can be fo

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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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Electro-Voice has introduced new RACE software for the Electro-Voice Dx38 - one of the best-selling digital sound system controllers on the market. For this update (which can be downloaded free of charge from www.electro-voice.de) all the factory presets have been thoroughly revised, including both the 50 permanent factory presets in the Dx38 and the additional presets included with the RACE editing software which ships with the device. In addition to the 50 most common combinations of the current loudspeaker series FRi, Rx, Xi and X-Array, the folder named ‘Factory’ contains 25 additional presets, whilst the 50 ‘Old’ presets can be found in a separate folder. Most of the presets have been pre-programmed with the acoustic data of the relevant loudspeakers (phase and frequency response), so that each time the user

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Pioneer has released a silver version of its professional DJ mixer - the DJM-600. The new stylish DJM-600S, will satisfy consumer demand for a funky silver version of this superb mixer. The excellent product boasts many innovative DJ friendly features, giving DJs even more creative scope for the ultimate live performance!

Developed in conjunction with professional DJs, the DJM-600S takes sound mixing to the highest level. Its superb functional design will fit effortlessly into any club environment, and with creative features will reinforce Pioneer's leading position in the fast developing world of mixing. The DJM-600S offers all the high quality and reliability usually associated with the Pioneer product range, but takes product performance to a different dimension. With an impressive range of powerful effects, including auto filter, delay, echo, auto pan, auto transformer, flanger, pi

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Hayden Laboratories, exclusive UK distributor for Denon audio products, has introduced three new high-end DVD players for the professional market. The DVD-1600 combines Denon's expertise in the field of hi-fi and digital technology in a product that extracts the full potential of DVD-Audio at an affordable price. The DVD-1600 features RGB Output via the SCART and inbuilt Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders, making it an ideal upgrade for older pre-DTS Cinema systems. The 1600 features an Audio Only mode when playing DVD-Audio sources that ensures noise doesn't affect the purity of the audio signal. The machine's high sound quality is consistent and reliable due to it's well tried-and-tested audiophile parts! The DVD-1600's audio is capable of reproducing a dynamic range of 144dB, with an extended frequency response from 2Hz to nearly 100kHz. This is theoretically nearly 50 dB more than a CD,

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Combining the ruggedness of Shure’s legendary SM line with the studio quality audio of a Shure condenser, the SM86 handheld vocal microphone will make its European debut at this year’s London PLASA Show on the stand of distributor HW International.

The SM86 has a cardioid polar pattern and a wide frequency response of 50Hz to 18kHz. The mic additionally delivers high gain-before-feedback and a tailored frequency response for a clear reproduction of vocals. Additionally the SM86 is equipped with an integral two-stage windscreen and pop filter and has a built-in, three-point shock mount, which virtually eliminates stand and handling noise. The microphone requires phantom power for operation and is housed in a rugged, silver-coloured, enamel-painted enclosure incorporating a steel-mesh grille.

Standard accessories offered with each unit include a microphone clip and vinyl st

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ARX Systems, well known for their large range of innovative signal processing solutions, has introduced the new MSX 32 active microphone/line splitter. Active microphone and line splitting has a number of benefits over passive splitters, primarily improved sound quality, noise figures comparable to the best microphone inputs, increased resistance to RFI, consistent microphone load and, where required, total signal Ground isolation between outputs.

The MSX 32 consists of eight channels of actively buffered ultra-low noise microphone/line splitter. Each of these channels has four electronically balanced splits, two on the rear panel, plus two more on the front panel. All four output splits have the option of transformer balancing if required.

A 'Link' switch links consecutive channels providing an ultimate maximum of 32 outputs from a single input, ideal for multiple press splits. Each

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This year’s PLASA Show marks a celebration of the 40 Anniversary of Audio-Technica, and sees the company continue its long tradition of introducing significant new products at PLASA. With the ink having only recently dried on an exclusive UK distribution deal with US manufacturer Sabine, the range of digital signal processors and spread spectrum wireless equipment can be seen for the first time on an Audio-Technica stand at PLASA 2002.

Audio-Technica representatives will be on hand alongside their Sabine partners to talk visitors through the product range. Also shown for the first time in the UK will be three new additions to the Artiste Elite series of professional performance microphones, a range designed specifically to extend the capabilities of today's most sophisticated live sound systems. The new AE5100, AE3000 and AE2500 instrument mics complement the established AE perfo

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Australian-based lighting control system designer and manufacturer, LSC Lighting Systems, has announced the forthcoming release of the PaTPad Moving Light Module for their popular maXim range of consoles. Utilizing Resistive Touch Screen Technology, the PaTPad is capable of controlling up to 20 intelligent lighting fixtures at any one time. The PaTPad’s advanced features include programmable palettes, presets and groups, extensive filtering options, cloning of looks, multiple storage options and a comprehensive fixture library.

All features are seamlessly integrated through the PaTPad’s unique and easy-to-use interface. A touch screen and bright LED dot matrix display replaces the rotary wheels, buttons and poor viewing angle LCD displays that are found on conventional Moving Light Controllers. The touch screen can be moused or tapped to select looks and positions, while th

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Hayden Laboratories, UK distributors for Rane, have announced that Grandmaster Flash - founder of modern Hip Hop - is launching the new Rane Empath mixer on their stand at PLASA 2002.

Rane and Flash have worked together to design the Empath. In addition to doing a number of sessions on the Hayden stand (Monday 9 September at 3.00pm; Tuesday 10 at midday and 5pm) Flash will also demo Empath at the Ministry of Sound on Tuesday 10 September, playing a set in the Bar, between 11.30pm and 1.30am.

The Empath joins an impressive line up of Rane mixers already in use at the Ministry. The Empath is the first 3-channel, 10" format mixer to offer big-board features and studio quality sound. The mixer is feature packed, while also being easy and intuitive to use. Rane consulted the Grandmaster from the early stages of the mixer’s development, and Flash is responsible for many of the m

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Right on cue for the forthcoming trade shows, MA Lighting is launching new software for its grandMA range. The new version - 4.0 - is characterized by its extensive network functions. Key features are the multi-user environment and the master-master operating mode. The ‘Worlds’ new Pool-System enables it to classify moving lights and fixtures to single users. Moreover users can also select special user rights for these moving lights and fixtures.Communication between operators is ensured via a network (Chat) facility.

Another new feature is the Live-Patch which runs through the command line, as well as a fixture schedule and DMX patch designed to meet customer demands. Users can assign any individual fixture and channel ID to the dimmers and moving lights in order to control the dimmers by faders and show these on the channel sheet. The ‘Matrix’ function allows

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Color Kinetics Inc, the intelligent LED illumination specialist, has launched two new products designed to help end-users maximise the potential of the company’s LED illumination fixtures: The PDS-150e and PDS-500e simplify installations of Color Kinetics fixtures by combining both power and data capabilities in one economical source. PDS-150 offers a robust 150W power source and intelligent data drive circuitry for all Color Kinetics UL Class 2 listed fixtures (all bColor Series products and all iColor Series products with the exception of iColor Accent). PDS-500e offers a robust 500W power source and intelligent data drive circuitry for all Color Kinetics UL Class 1 listed fixtures (iColor Accent).

PDS-150e and PDS-500e have been designed with a number of features which make specifying and installing Color Kinetics intelligent illumination fixtures a breeze. Both products incor

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At PLASA this year, Mackie Designs Inc is introducing its new SWA1801 high-output 18-inch active subwoofer. The 900W SWA1801 is designed specifically for portable live sound applications, as well as fixed-installation in venues such as nightclubs, churches and corporate facilities.

"The SWA1801 fills a much needed niche in our growing family of sound reinforcement speakers - the subwoofer position between the SR1501 and Fussion subwoofers," explained Ivan Schwartz, corporate director, Global Sound Reinforcement Product and Market Development. "We pulled out all the stops with this one. From the RCF Precision transducer to a new port design, we are very proud of the new 1801."

The newly designed RCF Precision transducer features a unique 4-inch inside/outside wound voice coil with composite polyamide former construction that provides improved power handling capabi

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Consolidating its focus on the conference sound contracting markets, beyerdynamic will debut a range of new conference and microphone products including the MCW-D wireless conference system (including simultaneous translation and voting facilities which work over a secure digital wireless link), together with new gooseneck and sound contracting microphones.

The company will also feature several new products from its distribution partners. From ASL, will be the new Digital intercom system for integration into ASL or any other 2 or 4 wire intercom systems. Biamp will show its Audia digital signal processor, previewing its new Echo Cancelling and the addition of the Audace Intelliplate as a control option. From Cue, there will be a sophisticated range of Media Management products, including a new 15" touch screen. DB Technologies will be showing Lyric, a new range of active speakers

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