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Artemis is the latest Luxeon product by ACDC Lighting Systems, designed as a versatile high output spotlight. Incorporating three high intensity LEDs, and IP67-rated, this compact fitting creates a cool crisp beam with outstanding effects.

Luxeon light sources, developed by Lumileds lighting, a world-class supplier of LEDs, are among the brightest LEDs in the world. At the forefront of high flux LED technology, they combine the practical advantages of conventional LEDs such as long life and low energy, while producing a light output which is second to none. Gareth Frankland, sales and marketing director at ACDC Lighting Systems, said: "The LED products have been developed in conjunction with some of the world’s top lighting designers, and through careful research and consultation, we have been able to create a range of products which satisfy the demands for projects both tod

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Multiform has announced the availability of the stylish new Globo 150 architectural colour changer from Italy. The Globo 150 is one of a range of luminaires for the architectural lighting market. It provides a source of continuously changing colour illumination in an ultra compact, IP55-rated, fully weatherproof aluminium and steel housing.

Utilizing the CMD-SA/T 150W metal halide 9000-hour lamp, and a coated elliptical reflector, the Globo 150 projects a bright 45 degree beam angle. Using the inbuilt vari-speed auto programmer or controllable via a single channel of DMX, the Globo produces eight selectable colours and white, plus blackout. It is ideal for a whole host of indoor and outdoor applications, say Multiform, and multiple units can be synchronized for an even more spectacular effect.

(Lee Baldock)

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ChainMaster of Eilenburg presented a new add-on console for the VarioLift at the Plasa Show in London. The Extension Board constitutes a useful complement to existing VarioLift controllers, offering in particular the ability to control manually different chain lifts at different speeds using two analogue joysticks. It is possible to cascade several Extension Boards. In addition, existing programs can run simultaneously, staggered in time.

Free group assignment is a further useful feature of the Extension Board, making the console suitable for live use. Any number of chain lifts and groups can be freely assigned to the two joysticks in a free configuration. The VarioLift Extension Board is robustly constructed and sufficiently durable to withstand all the rough treatment of day-to-day live use. It comes equipped with a 15" touch-screen integrated into the folding lid of the control

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Shure has announced the shipment of the Beta 52A and Beta 56A microphones, effectively replacing the Beta 52 and Beta 56 in the company's line of premium Beta products. Maintaining the sound quality of the original Beta 52 and Beta 56 microphone cartridges, the new models are outfitted with features designed to enhance both form and function, say Shure.

The Beta 52A kick drum microphone is optimized for low-frequency bass punch and high-power SPL handling, whilst the Beta 56A is a compact drum microphone engineered for close mic’ing of snare and toms. Both mics boast a supercardiod design providing maximum isolation from other onstage sounds. Among the changes incorporated within the design of both mics is the addition of a larger adjustment knob and more durable tightening mechanism, which facilitate easier positioning. Both articulating mics now also employ a wider mounting bas

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Coemar UK, the exclusive UK distributor for Antari smoke machine products, has announced that it is now able to supply and support the Antari range of smoke effect machines ex-stock. The company has at last taken delivery of a substantial amount of stock, and will be able to same-day dispatch on most items.

(Lee Baldock)

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Allen & Heath has announced the first release of iDR System Manager software for its iDR series, a new DSP audio system for installed and live sound. The software is available for free download from the Allen & Heath website (address below). iDR System Manager runs on a Windows PC and allows installers to create customized, integrated audio systems using iDR series hardware units. PC connection can be direct to an iDR-8 or remotely across a network or via a modem. Once a software configuration is complete it can be saved to an iDR-8 audio mix processor and the PC can be removed, leaving the iDR system to run as a standalone entity.

iDR-8 uses a fixed architecture, with full processing resources available to up to 16 inputs and 16 outputs (iDR-8 has 8 inputs and 8 outputs and can be expanded using iDR-in and iDR-out units), making it impossible to run out of DSP power. This rigid struct

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Midas has reported record console sales in the UK since the decision to bring UK distribution back to the factory. Since the announcement at the PLASA Show in September, Midas has delivered eight consoles in the UK: Birmingham sales and rental company SSE took an XL4 and two Heritage 3000s to add to their hire stock, Skan PA also took an XL4, while Adlib Audio and Tourtech both took a Heritage 3000. Cheshire-based Lighting and Sound Services are now the proud owners of a Legend 3000, as is Atomic Sound in Newark.

UK Midas sales manager Richard Ferriday is very pleased with the way the new sales strategy appears to be working. He told us: "While it's possible that it may be coincidence, it nevertheless proves two things. Firstly, that customers are very comfortable buying direct from the factory - Midas customers have always enjoyed extremely high standards of service, and now tha

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ShowCAD is marketing an entry-level, cut-down version of its Artist package with 150 DMX channel outputs. An auto demo, programming tutorials and a 30-day trial version of Artist can all be downloaded at the company’s website (address below). The new version, ShowCAD Light, is competitively priced and ShowCAD expects it to be a very popular system.

The full Artist package is a multi-role system, not only designed to be used in nightclubs and discotheques, but in any situation where lighting and show control is required. Artist is the successor to the popular ShowCAD systems installed in hundreds of venues worldwide, but with additional features. The programme controls up to 5000+ DMX channels porting to USB interfaces, and implements MIDI, MIDI Show Control, RS 232, SMPTE, Real Time Coding, Digital and Analogue input/output protocols. Artist software features tools such as person

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The recent LDI exhibition in Las Vegas saw Art-Net’s full feature set being used. Operating over a wide area of the show floor via a radio link, Art-Net linked four booths - ACT Lighting, Wybron, Goddard Design and Artistic Licence - onto one lighting network. Remote configuration of all Ethernet nodes and ongoing monitoring of the network was done via Artistic Licence’s DMX-Workshop. Art-net was used not only to transmit DMX512, but was for the first time used together with RDM (Remote Device Management) compatible products. RDM products could be addressed, interrogated and updated remotely over a wide area network. The RDM products used were a Wybron CXI colour changer, and Goddard Design single-channel DMX converters, while the Artistic Licence booth made use of a Hubbell Entertainment HX 250 Profile - an RDM compatible moving light.

Remote access to the network from any

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Liberty, from Harlequin, is a new sprung floor panel system intended either for permanent installation in dance studios, or portable use for touring. Other applications include gymnastics and aerobics, stage floor, or rehearsal room floor. Liberty sprung floors are generally used in conjunction with a non-slip vinyl dance surface selected from the well-known Harlequin range of Cascade, Reversible, Studio, Tempo or Fiesta.

The floor panels themselves are formed from multiple layers of birch, bonded with waterproof phenolic resins to form an 18mm thick and stable substructure for the vinyl surface. Each full size panel has 45 dual density elastomer blocks, spaced at regular centres. These absorb impact and give a consistently even energy return over the entire surface of the floor. Harlequin Liberty sprung floor panels combine consistent shock absorption and uniform suspension across th

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Power over Ethernet use within the entertainment lighting industry took another big step forward last month, when Pathway’s Pathport DMX management system earned its certification for compliance in the application of power over Ethernet from PowerDsine, an industry leader in power over Ethernet power applications.

Pathway is the first industry manufacturer to earn this certification. It was also the first industry adopter of the evolving IEEE 802.3af power over Ethernet standard in 2000, incorporating the concept in Pathport, their new DMX management system. Pathport went on that year to win a coveted LDI Product of the Year Award at its launch in Las Vegas. Pathport Ethernet devices provide users with a powerful and economical arrangement for managing, patching, merging, prioritizing and distributing up to 64 universes of DMX. This certification by PowerDsine validates Pathway&r

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Soundcraft has unveiled the latest addition to the Spirit range - the multi-format low-cost E Series. Surface-mount technology is implemented throughout, using close-tolerance components for high accuracy and repeatable settings for EQ and gain controls. The new highly-transparent mic amp features high-resolution adjustment over a wide gain range of 55dB, and provides +22dB headroom through the console. True professional 48-volt phantom power caters for condenser microphones of all types.

A unique feature of the signal monitoring is the Peak LED. This uses multipoint signal take-offs to watch for overload in several parts of the channel strip, and the LED lights more brightly as the signal approaches the peak point. For smooth and accurate channel control, the E Series has the same long-throw 100mm high quality faders as other Soundcraft desks. The E Series is available in four standar

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Socapex has launched a new website fully dedicated to the entertainment industry. The website is complete with all the last information about Socapex inter-connection solutions, such as SL61 standard and monopiece back-shell, rectangular and audio connectors, as well as the RJ Field - the ruggedized RJ45 connection.

Socapex designs and manufactures connectors according to the highest standards of quality, safety and robustness. Socapex is part of Amphenol-Socapex (France), which designs, manufactures and markets connector products for the following the Entertainment, Industrial, military, aeronautic, fibre optic, data and telecommunication markets. Amphenol-Socapex is part of the Amphenol Corporation (USA).

(Lee Baldock)

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In recent years, Duran Audio have seen a growing market demand for high power digital directivity controlled (DDC) loudspeaker columns, such as the Intellivox 1608. The 1608 was the first ‘full range’ Intellivox, with previous units being better suited to vocal reinforcement. It continues to amaze engineers, say Duran, many finding it difficult to accept that what looks like an old-fashioned column loudspeaker can offer such transparent musical reproduction at high SPLs. Applications for the 1608 have ranged from speech reinforcement, live music in theatrical shows, corporate events and classical music concerts, and in acoustic environments such as churches, sports halls and factory buildings. The Intellivox 1608 has even served as a mobile touring system!

For Duran Audio, the growing acceptance of DDC-controlled systems in theatres and live concerts has been the key reason

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Wharfedale Pro has extended the popular LiX high power series with the addition of the LiX-C215 bass enclosure. The C215 shares all the features of the other Lix-C Series products, which meet most portable and installation requirements. The LiX range is notable for its aluminium cast frame loudspeakers - with massive voice coils and extended excursion capability - while the design of handles and wheels into the cabinets makes LiX ideal road companions for semi-pro bands, cabaret and disco roadshow set-ups.

Highly effective heat dissipation mechanisms allow high sound pressure levels to be sustained over long periods with a minimum of power compression. Large magnet structures and tight construction tolerances give accuracy, high efficiency and reliability in demanding professional applications. The Wharfedale Pro-Tech driver protection system, integral to all LiX provides smooth and ef

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The new DSP Controlled P Series power amplifiers combine the outstanding qualities of EV’s Precision Series with extensive remote control and system monitoring functions that extend to the loudspeakers connected: EV has named the new technology IRIS (Intelligent Remote and Integrated Supervision). Equipped with the state-of-the-art technology of the Dx38 Signal Processor (dynamic range > 115 dB), the power amplifiers offer outstanding audio performance and an ultra high level of reliability whether in top-flight touring applications or fixed installations. The network of the DSP-controlled Precision Series Amplifiers is controlled serially over the CAN bus. The software provides for the control and supervision of up to 250 power amplifiers.

Features include central supervision and control of up to 250 power amplifiers and all connected loudspeakers; all amplifier operation modes

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Akusta, the UK’s leading line of PA/GA and other life safety systems, has appointed Aberdeen-based Dron & Dickson as its GL industrial loudspeakers distributor for the Scottish offshore oil and gas industry. The move now enables Akusta to service the entire North Sea oil and gas industry following the appointment earlier this year of Profitek AS as its Norway distributor.

The two to 25W range of GL high performance loudspeakers are available in heavy-duty horn, GRP (glass reinforced plastic) and self powered versions. A safe area version for marine and industrial applications is also available. Paul Clark, Akusta’s European industrial sales manager, said: "We now have a presence in the strategically important North Sea market. The focus for both distributors will be stocking products for upgrades and new installation contracts."

Akusta is part of Federal Signal

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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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