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USA - American DJ has introduced the P64 LED UV Ultraviolet PAR Can. The latest addition to American DJ's popular series of LED-based PAR cans, the DMX-compatible P64 LED UV spot is designed for any and all applications that call for the effects of ultraviolet light, say the company.

Equipped with 151 ultraviolet LEDs, the P64 LED UV provides super smooth projection on stages and surfaces. It features a 15° beam angle for long-throw applications. In addition to being an extremely powerful black light, the highly affordable P64 LED UV is very economical to operate. The unit is energy-efficient and runs on low voltage, with a maximum power consumption of 21W, say American DJ.

"Bringing LED technology to an ultraviolet par can represents a major advancement in cutting-edge stage and club lighting," said Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Compa

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Germany - Bosch's Praesideo system is world's first fully digital public address and emergency sound system and was developed for the purpose of broadcasting information and entertainment, and also for voice evacuation in emergency situations. It offers flexibility with system configuration, it's simple to install and offers high audio quality, say Bosch.

Praesideo Version 3.0 has recently achieved a number of certificates and accreditations. It is the first product in the market to receive full certification by the TUV organisation for IEC60849 and BS5839-8. Also, after much hard work by Bosch in Germany, and the development team in Breda, it has received the certificate from Eisenbahn Bundesamt, which is a requirement for Deutsche Bundesbahn projects and Bosch has now had its first order. Part of the criteria for this certification is to be EN50121-4 compliant - which is achie

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USA - Nemetschek North America hasannounced the launch of vLearning webinars, a new virtual trainingseries delivered to VectorWorks users over the web using WebExtechnology. vLearning webinars provide VectorWorks users with convenienthour-long training sessions on a variety of VectorWorks topics,including instruction on how to use specific feature sets andfunctionality, as well as techniques and workflows to enhanceproductivity. Each session is live and concludes with time for questionsand answers.

"vLearning webinars are perfect for users who are looking for short,self-contained workshops on VectorWorks topics they'd like to learn moreabout, at their own convenience," says Frank Brault, Nemetschek NorthAmerica's director of training and technical support. "Our new virtualtraining series is designed as another option for users who might notprefer to devote several

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USA - Field Template has announced that they have entered into an agreement with Stage Research that will allow SoftPlot Version 9 to be exclusively equipped with Field Template's SoftSymbols. SoftPlot 9, a "significant upgrade" to Stage Research's lighting software, is scheduled for release at the USITT National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, in March 2007.

This agreement lets Field Template realize one of their corporate goals according to Fred Allen, general partner of Field Template: "Since the beginning, our goal has been to distribute SoftSymbols across all CAD programs, striving to create a single symbol standard for the entire industry. This alliance with SoftPlot is a significant step towards achieving that goal."

SoftPlot is a Windows-based lighting design application that creates graphic light plots and support paperwork simultaneously in real t

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UK - In partnership with Philips, the inventor and global market leader on UHP projection lamp technology, Just Lamps is launching the Diamond Lamps series. The two new offerings under the Diamond Lamps banner have been developed to address lamp supply issues arising from a number of projector manufacturers either leaving the market or rationalising spares holdings, and to provide an ethical alternative to copy lamps.

Diamond Lamps are newly manufactured lamp modules designed to fit a range of historic Philips projector models, each utilising a Philips UHP lamp identical to that originally supplied in the projector. Diamond Re-Lamps are lamp modules created by removing the lamps from existing lamp modules, professionally refurbishing the housings and then re-fitting them with Philips UHP lamps identical to the originals.

Each lamp is a vital electrical component of a projector

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USA - WI- Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, recently announced the release of the DIGI-VGA-F, which distributes VGA video and professional-level 20 Hz to 20 kHz audio up to 850 feet over standard structured cabling such Cat 5 or Cat 6.

"The DIGI-VGA-F is our latest audio/video over Cat 5 extension solution, and the second in our new DigiCat series of audio/video extension products," states Cameron Smith, Intelix sales and marketing manager. "Our goal was to combine Intelix's industry-leading audio and video extension technology with high-quality distribution amplification circuits. The result is an extremely high-quality VGA and audio balun set with very unique features."

Built-in distribution amplifiers provide the DIGI-VGA-F send balun with a local audio/video output and the receive balun dual amplified audio/video outp

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UK - As the sole UK dealer for Zaxcom RF Products in the UK, audio specialist Orbital is putting its Zaxcom products forward as a potential counter to the threat posed to the entertainment industry's use of RF spectrum by Ofcom's planned auctioning of the channels currently used under license.

"This presents two immediate problems," say Orbital, "the first being that under the current proposals there will be far fewer frequencies left for the theatre industry to operate in and the second being that there may be many new high power carriers like Mobile TV used in the frequencies that are to be auctioned off, that have the potential to create considerable interference spilling into previously available frequency bands such as Channel 69."

Recognising the serious implications of these proposals, Orbital is keen to provide a solution to what could otherwise thr

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UK - Soundcraft's release of the Processing Card for the Soundcraft Vi6 adds "powerful industry-standard Lexicon effects and BSS Audio equalisation to this exceptional digital console", the company says. The card uses eight custom Lexicon DSP engines to provide eight mono or stereo effects units which may be patched to aux bus outputs and then back into a channel input, or inserted into input or output channels. The real flexibility comes from having control of these effects on the Vistonics II graphical screens so giving the engineer a comfortable and simple user interface, for which the Soundcraft Vi6 has already been highly praised.

The Lexicon devices give a choice of 14 types of reverb, including various plates, halls and spring types, seven delay settings (for example ping-pong and tape delays) plus eight other effects such as Chorus, Flanger, Tremelo and Pitch s

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UK - Kramer Electronics, the worldwide supplier of signal management products, has announced the availability of its new DXF Drawing Library of files for CAD and other industry drawing programs. These DXF (Data Exchange Format) files are available for download from the Kramer Electronics and Sierra Video websites and include every model in both the Kramer and Sierra Video product lines.

The DXF Drawing Library offers product line drawings (of the front and back panel) for use in rack elevation illustrations. It also offers CAD blocks for use in signal flow and wiring diagrams. Each drawing is provided in a standardized CAD format and depicts detailed product information including model number and description, indications of directional and bi-directional lines of communication, as well as input, output, and control connector types and wiring schemes.

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UK - A&AG S.r.l., manufacturer of the Kind range of high quality professional power amplifiers, has expanded its DDX and DQX Digital ranges with the introduction of five new models. DDX 2-channel and DQX 4-channel amplifiers are designed to offer the very highest audio quality from a 2U lightweight design for touring and fixed installation applications.

The new DDX 3622, DDX 4022 and DDX 3842 join the DDX range, offering powers of 1200W, 1600W and 1900W into 4 Ohm respectively, with 2 Ohm/2-channel and bridge mono/4 Ohm capability. The new DQX amplifiers are the DQX 4844 and DQX 6044, which offer 4-channel output of 1200W and 1500W into 4 Ohm respectively and 8 Ohm bridge capability.

Both DDX and DQX amplifiers are based on Kind's patented TeoTon digital circuitry, which couples power efficiently to the load and provides low current drain.

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USA - Crown International has announced that its CDi Series of professional power amplifiers for installed sound applications has been expanded with the addition of the CDi 4000.

"With the launch of the CDi 4000, systems integrators now have an even broader range of available power, which extends to 1200 watts per channel into four ohms and 1000 watts per channel for 70-volt distributed systems," says Stephen Morris, Crown International director of marketing for installed sound, touring and cinema. "With its advanced technologies and highly competitive price point, the CDi family truly represents an unmatched value in its class."

Like its siblings, the CDi 1000 and CDi 2000, the CDi 4000 is equipped with a host of sophisticated features, not the least of which is its ability to run both low-impedance two-, four- and eight-ohm loads as well as 70- and 140-vo

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USA - GoboMan has introduced the GP100 GoboMan Projector Light. The new GP100 is designed to be a brighter version of the popular GP75 GoboMan Projector Light. This 100-watt Gobo Projector has all the same features of the GP75 but is 30% brighter. Rebel Hoffman, co-owner of GoboMan says, "Everything is the same in the GP100 as far as operation and simplicity of design; we just increased the light output with the 100-watt lamp. The ease of operation is a key feature of our Projector Light and we didn't want to sacrifice any of that by changing around too many things in this next step."

GoboMan's Steve Hoffman agrees, "We've had such a great reaction to the original GP75 Gobo Projector, but from customer feedback, we knew that people would want a brighter unit so we started working to introduce this 100-watt version quickly. Our goal at GoboMan is to listen to our c

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USA - Nemetschek North America has announced that its third-party training partner, Resolve SoftwareSolutions Inc., has developed a new training workbook for VectorWorksSpotlight 12. The VectorWorks Spotlight Training Workbook provides anintroduction to VectorWorks Spotlight for users in theatrical lighting,scenic design, and event production.

"We're very excited about the newest addition to our workbook series,"says Geoff McBeath, president of Resolve Software Solutions, creators ofthe VectorWorks Professional Learning Series Seminars and trainingcontent. "With the VectorWorks Spotlight Training Workbook andaccompanying CD, new users will be creating their lighting and scenicdesign projects in both 2D and 3D in no time."

Created for new users of VectorWorks Spotlight, this 260+ page trainingworkbook covers basic 2D drawing and editing, as well as lightingp

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UK - Audio-Technica has introduced the AT2010 handheld cardioid condenser microphone, a stage companion to the AT2020 affordable studio model. Aimed at musicians looking to upgrade from a dynamic vocal microphone to a higher quality condenser model for live performance, the AT2010 has a suggested selling price of £79.95 inc. VAT.

Launched at Winter NAMM, the AT2010 handheld shares the large, 16 mm low mass diaphragm of the AT2020 side firing studio model. This continues Audio-Technica's tradition of developing winning live vocal microphones from its large diaphragm studio models, bringing the same studio signal quality to live performance.

The company says that the AT2010 handheld offers all of the sonic performance advantages of a high quality large studio condenser, but at a price point competitive with leading dynamic vocal microphones, and is ideal for use in live pe

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UK - The Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians has announced the dates of the next batch of Pyrotechnic Safety Awareness training courses in the UK. The dates of the forthcoming courses are as follows:

Loughborough University - Students Union: Monday 19 February 2007
Hosted by LSU Entertainments: Contact - Jamie Campbell
tel: 01509 635101
email: avmcrew@lborosu.org.uk

Loughborough University - Students Union - TBC: Tuesday 20 February 2007
Hosted by LSU Entertainments: Contact - Jamie Campbell
tel: 01509 635101
email:avmcrew@lborosu.org.uk

Aberdare - Coliseum Theatre: Wednesday 28 March 2007
Hosted by ABTT. Contact - ABTT office:
tel: 020 7242 9200
email: training@abtt.org.uk

Taunton - Brewhouse Theatre: Monday 30 April 2007
Hosted by Stage Electrics Limited: Contact - Sara Alarabi.
email: sara.alarabi@stage-electrics.co.uk

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UK - Tryka L.E.D. will show its entire range of LED luminaires and drivers at the forthcoming ARC '07 exhibition (Business Design Centre, London, 12-13 February). The new Strip Module system will be shown for the first time at the architectural show. Featuring the powerful K2 Luxeon LEDs, the new system offers a variety of Strip Modules in a choice of lengths and optional optics. Thanks to the unique airtight clip system all models in the range are sealed to a guaranteed IP65 rating, making them suitable for all interior and exterior applications.

The extended family of Intelligent Drive Systems will also be on show, as well as being used to drive all luminaires on the stand, showing its wealth of built-in functions. Each IDS-4 and IDS-12 can run up to 144 LEDs, with the complementary IDS Wall Control DMX offering remote recall of all functions stored on the Drivers and dimming

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Germany - This year the Berlin microphone manufacturer will once again offer an extensive program of workshops at its trade fair stand (C 30, Hall 4.1). There will be more than 30 short seminars covering a wide range of topics, including the practical application of studio and stage microphones, voice training and professional stage performance, the recording of electrical and acoustic guitar, and the selection of the right near-field monitor for a home recording studio.

The seminars are 30 to 45 minutes long, and are free of charge. It is advisable to arrive early, since there will be a limited number of headphones available for participants.

The moderators include guitarist Markus Wienstroer, members of the 'Flying Pickets' a cappella group, vocal trainer Billi Myer, and Andrew Goldberg, a product specialist of the speaker manufacturer Klein + Hummel. The complete seminar pr

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UK - Following the success of the recentlylaunched mid-range GL2800M, and in response to demand, Allen &Heath has further extended their range of monitor mixers with the launch ofthe WZ3 Monitor, a console which combines the design principles of theMixWizard Series with many modern monitor facilities.

Furnished with 16 mono mic/line inputs, the desk boasts 12 mix outputs,which can be either mono or switched to six stereo pairs to take advantage ofthe recent trend towards in ear monitoring.

Mechanically identical to other MixWizards, with individual card and nuttedpot construction and Quick Change Connector pod, the WZ3 Monitor presentsthe monitor engineer with a compact, easy to use desk capable of mixing alarge number of wedge and in-ear sources. Its 12 mixes can be globallyassigned as mono or stereo, and each stereo mix is provided with stereo AFLsignal checking.

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UK - Christie, a provider of visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, launched the latest in its series of 3-Chip DLP HD resolution presentation products, the Christie Roadie HD+30K and Christie Roadster HD18K projectors at Integrated Systems Europe 2007. Providing a total of seven new, powerful models ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and 1,600-2,000:1 full field contrast ratio, Christie projectors power the most demanding presentations in boardrooms, houses of worship, post-production, broadcasting and rental/staging marketplaces.

The new Christie Roadie HD+30K projector generates 30,000 ANSI lumens of brightness at 2K resolution (2048 x 1080). Combined with extensive warranties and Christie service, the unit features a unique split-body design, a scooped hood for improved airflow, built-in rigging points and body handles or optional stac

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UK - Rosco will be introducing the X factor to the annual Architectural, Retail & Corporate Lighting (ARC) trade show this year 12-13 February, Business Design Centre, London). The X-Effects large-scale 3D image projector provides large scale 3D effects previously unavailable to lighting designers. Utilising a 200W Enhanced Metal Arc source, whose short arc allows for an output of 5,000 lumens and a 7,000-hour lamp life, the colour temperature is similar to a Xenon source at 6000°K but with nearly twice the luminous effectiveness of a halogen source.

The effect is created by rotating two X-size glass gobos off centre of the optical path; this results in a projection that does not appear to have a visible direction or pattern, say Rosco. The colour slot will accept dichroic colour filters and the projector includes onboard potentiometers to control the speed and direction of

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USA - Elektralite, manufacturers of entertainment lighting fixtures and controllers, haveannounced the launch of PaintSpot, an affordable color changing spot fixture, to compliment the extremely popular PaintCan flood released last year. By using the same lamp types as its wide angle brother (either the economical GLA or GLC 3200K) and utilising a 24° beam angle and six colour wheel (plus white), users have plenty of "light muscle" available to punch through the strongest colour washes, even in haze or fog, say Elektralite.

With two gobo wheels - one rotating and indexable, the other fixed - a myriad of dynamic effects can be created and played upon the chosen subject. And being interchangeable, gobos can be switched around or substituted with others from the large Elektralite collection. Other features include full electronic focussing, an iris and strobe facility

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UK - Allen & Heath has launched the XONE:S2, a new installation DJ mixer for use in clubs and bars,and by professional mobile DJs. It is a 19" rack-mounted 4U mixer,available with either linear or rotary VCA channel faders, and features fourstereo dual-input channels, two mono mic/stereo line channels, a USB audiointerface, and boasts features to enhance the DJ's performance andaid the installer.

XONE:S2 has amultitude of features designed to integrate it into a typical PA system. Oneof the key features is an output limiter system that enables the engineer topreset the maximum output level of the mixer, irrespective of input level.

The main mix outputs are on balanced XLR, and an additional mono output,also on XLR, can be used as a zone feed or can be used to feed a sub-bassstack. A dedicated alarm input mutes all music channels when active andthere is also a dedicated al

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Germany - At the forthcoming ProLight&Sound exhibition (Frankfurt, 28-31 March), Axxent will introduce its new constant voltage audio amplifier with 2 x 500W of continuous power in a constant voltage line of 100V.

All features of the AX-2500T are targeted at professional audio installations, say the company: front gain controls are detachable and can be protected against misuse, while all other controls and in and output connectors are situated on the back panel for maximum protection.

Input connectors are XLR-type and each input is slaved through an XLR male connector. The power connector is an IEC type and is detachable also. The 100V output connectors are touch-proof binding posts. DIP switches provide limiting function per channel, 40/80Hz subsonic filters, stereo or parallel operation mode. Safe operating temperature is provided by a controlled low-noise fan. Axxent is al

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USA - Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems Inc has announced the NSCA debut of the LS9 series of digital mixing consoles (Orlando, 15-17 march). The 32- and 64-input consoles were designed specifically for sound reinforcement requirements within small- to medium-sized houses of worship, regional sound companies, and corporate audio/video presentation, say the company. The consoles can also be used as auxiliary mixer/channel expanders for the M7CL and PM5D consoles.

The LS9 series console is housed in a small footprint frame, and consists of built-in mic pre amps on the first layer of both the 16- and 32-input consoles. The console shares the same sound quality, built-in effects, EQ, and dynamics processing as Yamaha's M7CL console.

Currently available, the LS9 series will replace the Yamaha GA series analogue console. The LS9 provides a low-cost digital solution, intuitive and easy

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