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

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

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

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

Reading - Hex

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK - Beadlight will be launching five new products at the ARC Show next week (Business Design Centre, London, 12-13 February). Based on their proprietary diffusion and video technologies, these Bead*light LED fixtures add a rich ambiance to the local environment through their ability to work together as an automated, integrated 2D or 3D screen array. The ice*lighting range, of which these new products form part, offers designers the ability to create unique dispersed screen features over which animations, textures and colours seamlessly flow, say the company.

The ice*lighting products being officially launched at ARC are: Panel - five-pixel panel (L 510mm / W 110mm / D 85mm); Crystal Cube - an artistic version of the ice*lighting cube where the 'circular' light source is contained within a clear acrylic housing; Pixule - the ice*lighting version of the Bead*light capsule which a

UK - Entertainment lighting supplier White Light will be at ARC 07, the architectural, retail and commercial lighting show, which takes place at the Business Design Centre in Islington, North London from February 12-13. White Light will be on the Enliten Architectural Lighting stand, M35, demonstrating a range of products for which they are the exclusive UK distributors.

Those looking to control lighting remotely without the need cables will be interested in the W-DMX wireless DMX system from Wireless Solutions in Sweden, currently in use on the Light Elements project in Maidstone.

Designers looking for cost-effective playback of pre-programmed lighting will be interested in the showSTORE and miniSTORE DMX playback systems from ELC which record and playback DMX data from shows created on full-featured lighting controllers and then play it back triggered by conditions such as c

France - This year marks the 25th anniversary of the SIEL exhibition and d&baudiotechnik will be exhibiting with their expanded Remote network includingthe latest ROPE C Version 2.0.7 software.

This exhibition for the live entertainment and events industry will be staged at thethe Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles and will be held from 11-14 February. Also on show will be d&b's J-Series line array system, which was launched at last year's SIEL. The recently introduced M4 stage monitor will also be exhibited as well as d&b's Q-Series loudspeaker range.

All these products will be presented by d&b's French office along with theirregional partners, who will be available to provide any technicalinformation or answer any questions on stand number K005.

(Chris Henry)

UK - Allen & Heath has introduced theXone:2D, a follow-up product to the Xone:3Dmixer/controller. The Xone:2D is a combination of a four stereo channel USBsoundcard and MIDI controller, which will enable DJs to combine with theirexisting analogue mixer to create a complete Digital DJ mixing system,suitable for integration with leading DJ software such as Ableton Live andTraktor DJ Studio.

The high quality USB soundcard can operate in either of two modes - stereochannels for three inputs from a PC and one return, or two channels from a PC and tworeturns. A large array of connections are provided to enable easyconnection into any DJ setup, so the 2D can be directly connected toturntables, CD players or linked to an external mixer. Digital IO (opticaland coaxial) is also provided. The Xone:3D BPM counter with LED display isincluded, which is capable of detecting a beat in music pro

France - ETC, through its French partner ATF - Avab Transtechnik France - will onceagain be showing off its newest and latest products at SIEL, including Congoand its little brother Congo jr, which has been a runaway success in Franceand across Europe.

The Congo console was designed " to be the most complete platform forcontrol of any device - whether that happens to be conventional dimming,automated luminaires or media servers - without losing the feel of a classiclighting control system," says Avab software developer Anders Ekvall. Otherteam members included Avab Transtechnik France's Jean-Louis Pernette andChristian Rezgui, who were instrumental in directing product development.

Just a year later, ETC introduced the Congo jr, with the same functionalityof Congo but with a smaller footprint and smaller price tag - aimed at venues like rehearsal halls or black-box t

USA - Vestax has announced the new VCI-100 DJ MIDI controller. USB based and featuring two jog wheels with sensor and control technology from Vestax's industry standard turntables, the VCI-100 provides professional DJs and Producers with the "feel" of hardware mixing in the software realm.

Vestax says the VCI-100 provides features that "blur the line between hardware mixing and software control". The chassis is roughly the size of a standard Laptop, thin but highly durable, compact, and convenient for transportation.

The Jog wheel controls on the VCI-100 are constructed with high resolution pulse sensors, touch sensors, and acrylic platter mechanisms. With this combination, operations such as pitch bending, scanning and scratching can be performed with speed and accuracy. Sixty-sixsoftware parameters are assignable to the VCI-100's control section.

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UK - Stage Electrics has added the Chroma-Q Color Web 250 system to its hire stock - 500 square metres of the product is now available. The Color Web 250 is a flexible low resolution LED matrix system offering 16 individually addressed colour mixing cells per square metre. Each piece of Color Web has connectors on all four sides allowing for any shape and size system to be built, to fit most applications. Rated at IP65, the Color Web is designed for both indoor and outdoor events.

Stage Electrics has also added the Pixelmad media server to its hire stock to support the Color Web system. When used together, Color Web is transformed in to a fully controllable low resolution display allowing the lighting designer to play back animated images across custom built areas. For less intensive applications there is a simple DMX control mode available to the user.

Adrian Searle, head of

France - DMX pioneers dAFTdATA have designed a new range of DMX distribution products that are launched at the SIEL trade show in Paris this week.

dAFTdATA's patented mDMX system works by modulating the DMX data over the mains power cable - removing the need for data cabling - providing a competitively priced multi purpose solution. The system, which won a PLASA 2006 Award for Innovation, can now be configured to work either as a DMX to Ethernet convertor, or a DMX to mDMX convertor.

Each unit works as a transceiver, and so can be either an encoder from DMX to Ethernet/mDMX or a decoder from Ethernet/mDMX back to DMX. In Ethernet mode the system works with either ARTNET or WENDI protocols. In mDMX mode, a network of multiple nodes up to 400m away can be set up extremely simply. mDMX is now available in a green annodised aluminium housing and has an RRP of £400 or

Italy / UK - Leading Italian pro audio manufacturer FBT Elettronica has announced the launch of its architectural/commercial installation product range - FBT Audio Contractor - into the UK market with the appointment of CIE-Group to exclusively represent the brand.

Already a pro audio/music speaker brand throughout Europe, the addition of the 'Audio Contractor' range places FBT in the market for contracts and installations for PA, VA and AV.

CIE-Group - representatives for many of the UK's leading commercial audio brands including Inter-M, Armstrong i-ceilings, Atlas Sound, IC audio and EverFocus CCTV - will be undertaking a nationwide launch of the complete product range throughout the spring of this year.

CIE-Group head of marketing, Chris Edwards is highly enthusiastic about the announcement, saying: "The appointment of FBT Audio Contractor is an essential part of ou

UK - Robolights Ltd. the UK based manufacturer of stage lighting products has expanded the range of its Smart Socket product to include a model specifically designed to accept BS EN 60309 (BS4343) type 16A socket outlets.

Since its launch, Smart Socket has become one of the standard products used on internally wired lighting bars used primarily in theatre, TV, architectural and retail installations where multiple power outlets for lighting are required.

Technical director, Julian Baycock explained that 16A outlets are more often being specified as an alternative to the conventional 15A round pin 'stage lighting standard'. This is to accommodate moving head lighting fixtures, which are often fitted with 16A connectors, or for outdoor installations where higher IP ratings are essential. In response, Robolights added the 16A version to its Smart Socket range that already includes

UK - Suitable for a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications, the Tannoy Di Series is a range of compact surface mount weather resistant loudspeakers offering premium performance and ease of install with style, says the company.

Equipped with Tannoy's point source, constant directivity drive unit technologies (Dual Concentric or ICT), Tannoy claims that the Di (designer installation) products deliver an acoustic performance of outstanding clarity, definition and detail with class leading vocal intelligibility. All models are full bandwidth loudspeakers and will satisfy a host of commercial, professional and residential applications where environment durability (both indoor and outdoor) and high quality sonic performance are required. Suitable for background or foreground music systems in applications as diverse as theme parks, retail premises, restaurants and café

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