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Anyone who used the original 2001 Microphone Data Book from Rycote will know that besides being a comprehensive source of information, it was also 50mm thick and very heavy to carry around. Increasing to nearly a thousand microphones and more than 60 manufacturers, the move from paper to CD format became inevitable. Microphone Data - the CD-ROM is the successor and will be available from mid-January 2003.

It will feature an impressive search facility: type in the name of a manufacturer, a microphone - even its nickname - and you will get all the details you ever wanted. Rycote have sacrificed nothing of the standardised presentation of data, the pictures and the common-reference graphs. But now you can also search for all P48-powered cardioid microphones, costing less than $1000, that are shorter than 140mm to fit into that space on the presenter's desk. The original collection of arti

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Leading Leeds-based independent music trade distributor, John Hornby Skewes & Co Ltd topped no less than five categories at the recent prestigious Music Industries Association awards ceremony, including Best Live/PA Microphone Award, which was won by The Scanner Radio Microphone System. The Scanner range of radio microphone systems and accessories offers a totally cost-effective solution to the requirement for reliable and natural transmitted sound reproduction with straightforward trouble-free operation.

(Lee Baldock)

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Crown International is rolling out improved versions of its popular XLS Series power amplifiers. Designed with hard-working DJs and musicians in mind, the newly re-engineered XLS 202, 402 and 602 offer compact 2U (instead of 3U) designs, lighter weights, and lower price points than their predecessors.

"To be able to offer XLS in a package that requires less rack space and is lighter, cooler looking, and even more affordable than before is just plain awesome," says Bob Lichty, Crown International market director for MI and recording. "The former XLS models have been rock-solid in terms of reliability and sonic performance and we know the ‘NextGen’ versions will carry on this trend. We also have the latest XLS models available in all line voltages, so they’re ready for export markets as well."

The new two-channel XLS 202, 402, and 602 all combine f

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Following the release of version 7.5 software for its Frog range of desks, Zero 88 has announced new dates for its user training days. The new dates available are 18 December (limited space left), 22 January, 19 February and 19 March.

The courses are open to anyone wishing to develop their Frog skills and will teach a full understanding of the Frog range of desks. The day is structured around the Fat Frog and teaches generic programming (including manual control, memories, chases, submasters, patching and saving) and fixture programming (including basic control, palettes, the effects generator and partial memory recording). More specific courses tailored to individual needs can be arranged on request.

The courses run from 10am - 4pm and are held in our training facility at our headquarters in Cwmbran. For further details or to book your space on a free course, please contact Lorna Pa

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Northern Ireland based Zest Audio have recently launched their first product into the EU install market. Atmosphere is a simple and cost effective background music solution. It provides programmable music selection throughout the day to meet the demands of the differing clientele of the modern café/bar/restaurant. Atmosphere comes with a pre-loaded hard drive with some 3,500 tracks and an easy-to-use Windows-based front end. Music is updated monthly, and once set up, the system runs automatically from day to day.

The first Atmosphere system has recently been installed, by Lisburn based DJH Sound, into Lisburn City Centre to provide background music during the Christmas period to help keep the smile on the happy shoppers. Initial feedback has been extremely positive with the system set-up to cater for the differing population in the City Centre. This has allowed the City Centre Managem

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The iCAN range from iLight Ltd has a new user interface and programming tool to complement its powerful and easy-to-use iCANsoft software. iCANpalm is designed for use with a Palm Pilot and allows control of each area of an iCAN system via the control panel infra-red receiver. iCANpalm can be used for programming scenes, fade times, naming scenes and channels and setting channel load types. It’s also an ideal user interface for scene selection.

The product is aimed at those who need a quick method of system programming without resorting to a PC. The functionality is enough to allow serious scene programming with portability and ease of use.

(Ruth Rossington)

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Hayden Laboratories Ltd - exclusive UK distributor for Denon pro audio products - announce two new additions - the DN-T645 and DN-T625 - to replace the Denon DN-T620. The DN-T620, a combination cassette and CD player, was originally designed as a back-up system for DJ booths, but has enjoyed massive popularity in the health, fitness, leisure and retail markets. This unit is now being replaced with two professional models of similar standing, but with more advanced features.

Both the DN-T645 and DN-T625 are still aimed at the core market of fitness, but the versatility of the machines also makes them ideal for use as integrated AV systems in boardrooms and conference suites. Both are packed with practical features. The DN-T645 CD player will play-back CDR/CDRW discs as well as pre-written CDs and has a 12% pitch control. It also offers MP3 playback, an increasingly important feature, co

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Belfast-based AV hire and installation company NIAVAC (Northern Ireland Audio Visual Aids Centre Ltd) has recently become the first company in Ireland to purchase AKG's brand new CS2 microphone conference system. The CS2 is a fully modular, highly flexible system, incorporating AKG's acclaimed Discreet Acoustics goosenecks and capsules, for quick and easy adaptation to suit any conference situation. This, plus the CS2's straightforward single cable 'daisy chain' wiring - for no-nonsense setting up and taking down - made it an automatic choice for NIAVAC when seeking a conference system for their hire stock.

The CS2 is an ideal solution for venues where a sound engineer or technician is not always available - like meeting rooms, town halls, conferences, etc. The system can comprise up to 200 delegate and chairperson's microphone stations, that daisy chain together from a central 1U base

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American DJ has released the Centurion - a DMX512 Intelligent moonflower effect, which features 14 revolving gobos, including 12 solid colour and 2 multi-colour gobos. Featuring a beam spread that covers a wide area, American DJ’s Centurion is ideal for use in larger clubs and venues, as well as on a musician’s stage, roller rink or bowling alley floor. Yet, it is compact and lightweight for easy transport by mobile DJs.

To add to this versatility, the Centurion offers three operation modes - DMX, master/slave and sound activated. In the intelligent DMX mode, a unit can be individually programmed and controlled with any universal DMX512 controller to craft a customized light show. In the master/slave mode, up to four lighting units can by linked by XLR connection. In the sound activation mode, the Centurion will chase to the beat of the music using its own built-in programs

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At a mere 5mm in diameter, and available in either beige (skin tone) or black, the new AT899 is intended for those critical applications which require minimum visibility and high quality audio. The subminiature omnidirectional element is enclosed in a rugged, low profile housing with internal construction designed to minimize noise from handling, clothing and wind. The microphone plugs into the included AT8537 power module, which features battery/phantom power operation, low-frequency roll-off switch, and an integral XLR3M connector supplying a low-impedance balanced output. The extensive accessory kit which comes as standard with the AT899 includes single and double-mounts, clothing clip, viper clip, magnetic clip, two open-pore foam windscreens, and two metal mesh element covers to protect the condenser element from moisture, make-up and other contaminants.

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London-based rental specialist Sound Hire, which took delivery of one of the very first DiGiCo D5 Live digital mixing systems in September, has already committed further to the revolutionary platform by ordering an upgrade. Their second stage-end DigiRack (which contains the system’s inputs and A/D converters) expands their console’s capacity from 56 to 96 inputs, allowing it to replace two analogue consoles on many shows.

Says Sound Hire founder Richard Liénard: "It’s obvious that the future of sound has to be digital. For a long time it’s the thing that everyone’s thought would be wonderful but was scared about what would happen if it wasn’t totally stable. Then suddenly there was the answer at PLASA - the D5 Live - and we ordered it virtually the next day. The desk gives you an amazing amount of positive feedback on the input side: you can s

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Wharfedale Pro has introduced new additions to its Twin series, which was was launched earlier in the year with the Twin 12 and 15. The new additions are the Twin 8 (8"), Twin 10 (10") and Twin 15SB (15") and Twin 18SB (18") subs. These will shortly be available in a white finish, making them ideal for places of worship.

The Twin series is a compact, high-efficiency point source system designed to meet demanding professional applications requiring both sonic quality and integrity. It is especially suited to high quality sound reinforcement applications where the power response and overall performance give exceptional results, even in challenging acoustic spaces. All products house proprietary-designed, coaxial two-way full range drive units, with sophisticated crossover design. In the case of the Twin 12 this is a 1 x 12" driver, and with the Twin 15, a 1 x 15&

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Coemar has unveiled a trio of ground-breaking, multi-purpose moving yoke fixtures. iSpot FLEX, iWash FLEX and iProfile FLEX form a significant development in Coemar’s Carbon Fibre series, offering the lighting designer total creative freedom, with greater light output.

Previewed at last month’s LDI show (see full report in the December issue of L&SI), these instruments are highly flexible, covering all lighting applications in the power spectrum (up to 2k) - within a single unit! With the light output reduced, the low power/low noise factor makes it ideal for operating in television studios. At the top of its power rating FLEX will be at home in any arena or stadium concert rig, and actually runs brighter than Coemar’s NAT 4k fixture.

The brainchild of Bruno Dedoro and Fausto Orsatti, the FLEX range was designed in Coemar’s laboratories in Castelgoffredo, Ital

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To celebrate the 21st birthday of one of its most consistently successful product designs, Formula Sound has launched the second generation of its enormously popular QUE - 8 and QUE - 10 foldback mixers a mere two decades after the first models appeared.

Although the Mk 2 units have a smart new appearance, plus some extra facilities, they still feature exactly the same internal design and construction which have made the original units consistently popular with artists and audio engineers throughout the world. Designed in conjunction with a world-famous recording studio, the original QUE - 8 and QUE - 10 gave musicians and vocalists the opportunity to set and adjust their own monitor mix without affecting any master recording or PA mix. The units featured 8 or 10 channels respectively, each with its own volume and pan control, plus a master treble, bass and volume control section. They

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The new Martin DAD (DMX Addressing Device) is an easy-to-use tool useful in reading and changing the DMX address on any supported lighting fixture. It is not necessary to configure the device to any specific fixture. The DAD simply recognizes the supported fixture automatically, meaning any installer will be able to use the device without prior instruction.

The DAD is constructed of rugged steel and features an easy-to-read four digit LED control panel, 3-pin and 5-pin locking XLR data output jacks, and rear panel 115/230 volt selection. The DAD currently supports the Exterior 200, Exterior 600, Exterior 600 Compact and the FiberSource CMY 150.

(Lee Baldock)

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Proel Lighting, a division of Italian pro audio manufacturer Proel SpA, has introduced the new Proel Lighting Master Catalogue, which offers a wide range of professional lighting products including moving heads, scanners, architectural and theatre units.

Among the company’s new products are the Dream Light 1200 moving head equipped with electronic ballast and suitable for spot or wash use. Using a 1200W HMI short arc lamp, the unit is fully-featured to offer the maximum installation flexibility and use, including CMY colour mixing, while an additional colour wheel provides red, green, blue and amber. The Dream Light 1200 is equipped with four indexed and interchangeable rotating gobos + clear, and can also accept dichroic gobos. Moreover 6 fixed gobos + white are also provided.

Also new, the IP44-rated Nightwave 2500 and 1800 architectural colour changers are designed for outdo

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American Audio has introduced a classic-style rotary mixer - the DX-5R Rotary Mixer. A 4-channel rack-mount mixer, the DX-5R features large ‘retro-look’ silver rotary knobs on each of its channels. Besides their retro appeal, they should also find favour with DJs who like the ‘authentic’ feel of turning a rotary dial, as opposed to linear faders, say American Audio.

In addition to rotary knobs, each of the DX-5R’s four channels has individual LED indicators. The highly-visible LEDs make it easy for DJs to manipulate channel settings in any environment. The DX-5R is also equipped with a large Master Volume rotary knob. Additionally, there’s a 4-band rotary EQ on the master level that controls bass, mid low, mid high and treble. It comes standard-equipped with a high-quality Feather Fader for smooth, quick crossfades, and offers Fader Q Start, when us

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D-PAC has announced the introduction of the AM-152, AS-1+ and PS-1 to the D-PAC range of self-powered loudspeakers. AM-152 is a self-powered 15" neodymium speaker and 2" neodymium compression driver mounted on a 70 x 60 degree horn. Weighing 28.5kg, the AM-152 is suitable for portable use. As an option, single point flying anchors can be mounted, adding flexibilty when installing in venues or for use as delay.

AS-1+ is a self-powered 18" subwoofer in a bass reflex configuration. Due to the integrated ribs, safe stacking is possible when using multiple AS-1+s. AS-1+ is equipped with link out to one PS-1 (unamplified) when dual 18" systems are required. PS-1 is an AS-1+ without the amplifier module, and intended for use as a slave to the AS-1+ or for use with other amplifiers, giving the option to later upgrade with AS-1+.

(Lee Baldock)

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Sennheiser UK inaugurated its guidePORT partnership scheme (through which it will exclusively make available the supply and installation of its new guidePORT intelligent, wireless personal tour guide system), by appointing Orbital as the first guidePORT partner at the recent MUREX National Museum Resources Exhibition, at the NEC in Birmingham.

Sennheiser and Orbital demonstrated the configurable system that incorporates multi-channel digital RF transmission and real-time audio streaming technologies. Commenting on the move, Orbital managing director Chris Headlam, stated: "Orbital has been looking for a unique product to enable it to offer a market-leading service provision for the cultural, heritage and exhibitions industry. guidePORT represents the future of interactive tour guides."

The guidePORT system employs digital sound transmission techniques and cellular-based com

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In association with the launch of Stardraw.net, the first web-based CAD system, Stardraw has announced the introduction of bronze, silver and gold partner programmes. These offer different ways for anyone who is interested in, or whose customers may be interested in, online design and documentation systems to earn from or implement Stardraw.net applications.

The first tier is the bronze package, also known as the Affiliate programme. The programme, which is free to join and open to everyone, allows Affiliates to earn a 5% commission from all online purchases at www.stardraw.com that result from a click-through from their site. The silver package is the Stardraw.net Partner programme. Like the Affiliate programme, this is also free to implement, the difference being that rather than offering a simple link back to Stardraw.com, the Partner programme allows you to run the Stardraw.net app

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Hz International has launched a new amplifier - the Nexus 1.5 - offering 750W a side into 4 ohms. It features total short circuit protection with continuous clip limiting and two speed fans, so that when the going gets tough, the amp gets cooler. The weight has been drastically reduced from 16kilos to 8.5kilos thanks to the amplifier’s innovative new power supply. It also has massive headroom thanks to its extremely high damping factor (almost twice that of the existing DPX1500). The latter will still be available alongside the Nexus 1.5, but with the up-rated protection system creating a more cost-effective option for installations.

(Ruth Rossington)

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dbx has introduced the DriveRack 260 and a series of DriveRack controllers. The DriveRack 260, which continues the legacy of DriveRack series, is designed to provide state-of-the-art signal processing, while utilizing a simple and intuitive user interface. This goal has been achieved, say dbx, by offering two independent channels of processing power with a linkable 28-band graphic equalizer, industry-standard dbx stereo compressor module, feedback eliminator and the 120A Subharmonic Synthesizer on the input, with a six-channel output system that includes parametric EQs, PeakStopPlus limiters (to provide protection against speaker blowouts) and alignment delay. These features, combined with the Wizard setup system and complete DriveWare GUI control, represent a methodical design that is guaranteed to deliver optimal, all-inclusive processing in a completely scalable system.

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GLP of Karlsbad has introduced a new and particularly quiet Washlight for stage and show applications: the YPOC Color 250. This very bright luminaire is equipped with a 250W MSD/HSD lamp with an indicative lamp life of 2,000 hours at a colour temperature of 7,800°K. The DMX512-controlled unit comes with a variety of pre-programmed pulse and random strobe effects.

A parabolic mirror optic ensures that the GLP Washlight’s beam is homogeneous. The Fresnel lens (150mm in diameter) can be adjusted manually at the head of the luminaire, allowing you to vary the beam angle between 8 - 22 degrees. The YPOC Color comes with a CMY colour mixing unit in combination with nine dichroic colours (plus white) and two colour correction filters (5,600°K + 3,300°K) on an additional colour wheel. Further features include a rainbow effect, a frost filter and a beam shaping effect, continuously adj

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USA - Stage Tools Truss America LLC has introduced a line of TÜV-approved aluminum trussing that is not only very strong and durable, but is also priced affordably to fit the budget of virtually any lighting user. By offering high-quality aluminum trussing at a down-to-earth price, Stage Tools is opening the way for smaller clubs and DJs to take their lighting set-ups to a new level of professionalism, says Kenneth Kahn, general manager of Stage Tools Truss America: "In the past, many smaller performers, DJs and clubs haven't been able to rig their special effects and lighting fixtures on high quality truss, because it was priced beyond their means," said Kahn. "But now Stage Tools is changing all that with our new line of highly affordable aluminum trussing."

Stage Tools is designed to accommodate the growing market of lighting users who would like to move

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