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UK - Following numerous requests from customers, Galaxy Audio has produced an install version of its top-selling Hot Spot vocal monitor, the Chameleon PMCB. Incorporating the basic concept of the Hot Spot, the main difference of the install version is the replacement of 1/4in jacks with push-pin equivalents, cloth-covered grille and an optional wall- or stand-mounted yoke bracket.

Ideal for for permanent installation in live music venues, studios, conference rooms and houses of worship, the PMCB is fitted with a pair of 5in speakers, pumps out 200W, has a frequency response of 150Hz-15kHz and weighs only 8lb. Thanks to dimensions of just 7" x 11" x 5.25", they’re also relatively inconspicuous. Available in 70V or 100V versions and a choice of white or black (or grey primer for customized spraying). The Chameleon PMCB is available in the UK from Smart Sound D

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Germany - Deutsche Post's new Post Tower in Bonn is the latest creation of widely respected architect Helmut Jahn (of Chicago-based Murphy/Jahn Inc). Ranked the seventh tallest building in Germany (and the highest outside Frankfurt), the 163m high, 48-story skyscraper is elliptical in shape and consists of twin towers connected on every floor by a glass bridge across an interior open space. Scheduled to be used as office space, the Post Tower was constructed for Deutsche Post, Germany's privatized national mail service, the lead tenant for the building. Avi-Sys Kommunikationstechnik GmbH won the audio contract for the project.

Avi-Sys selected QSC's highly-regarded CX Series amplifiers for their reliability and sonic output quality, along with the company's CM16a amplifier network monitors and QSControl, QSC's Ethernet-based network audio system - to power and control the Kling

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UK - Legendary dance event, Southport Weekender, used Allen & Heath mixers on all the arenas at the 32nd event, which took place from 9-11 May at Pontins Holiday Centre, Southport, Merseyside. Divided into four genres, The Powerhouse (house and garage), The Funkbase (R 'n B and hip hop), The Connosieurs' Corner (soul) and The Bacardi Bar (jazz and drum & bass), the event included headline performances from 'Little Louie' Vega, Ronnie Herel, Richard Searling and Gilles Peterson.

Allen & Heath’s Xone:62 mixers were installed in three arenas but a Xone:V6 was the preferred choice for the flagship stage, The Powerhouse. EAW provided speaker systems for the event and European technical sales manager, Sean Martin, commented: “Southport Weekender runs twice a year and attract over 5,000 people from across Europe. DJs apart, the top performance for me had to be Allen & Heath

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UK - Carlsbro Electronics has appointed Jason Woodcock as marketing and business development manager. Woodcock was previously employed by the Hard Rock Café, as sales and marketing manager, during which time he was responsible for the implementation of Midlands Finest band competition, which gained the support of DEP International (UB40’s management company) and has just completed its second year of placing the Midlands’ unsigned talent in the spotlight.

Woodcock spent several years in Ibiza and Greece sampling the highs and lows of life as a club 18-30 rep, during which time he became the regional manager and was involved in the launch of the Sundance festival and the Beaver Espana campaign. Woodcock commented: "In the past three years I have watched with interest the re-structuring and development of Carlsbro. The company has moved forward at an alarming rate

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Germany - Camco is pleased to announce the launch of EtherCai, a software and hardware solution to amplifier networking and remote control which can be run from any PC with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, using an Ethernet Network-Card. Camco has been at the forefront of amplifier remote operation since 1993, when the company launched its proprietary control protocol, CAI (Camco AudioInterface) and network software WinCai, based on the industrial RS-485 Bus. The release of EtherCai takes advantage of the faster speeds and improved reliability of 21st century computers and operating systems, and combines the benefit of RS-485 and the Ethernet network.

WinCai software communicates with the new EtherCai-Server, each of which can support connections for up to 32 amplifiers. The current version of WinCai can support up to 100 EtherCai-Servers.Connection to the amplifiers is made via the pr

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UK - Canegreen has just reached a landmark 21 years in business this May. They recently unveiled new corporate identities across the group of companies. Canegreen was the first audio rental company in Europe to invest in the new Meyer Milo cabinets, included as part of the line array system installed on the Isle of Wight Festival.

The festival is steeped in history, and returned for its second year with a two-day line up, there are now plans to expand the festival over the next five years. The line-up was headed by Bryan Adams and Paul Weller, joined by American chart toppers Counting Crows, The Darkness (due to support Robbie Williams on his tour this summer), Starsailor, The Ravonettes and Hell is for Heroes.

The line array system design for this site required careful consideration, with residents close-by, noise pollution was an important consideration, Canegreen used Meyer

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UK - Wigwam Acoustics has recently acquired four BTR 700 radiocom wireless intercoms systems from London-based UK distributor Orbital Sound. Adding the systems into their hire stock, Wigwam has increased their potential to offer seamless on-site communications. Wigwam was a major supplier to the Golden Jubilee Celebrations where they gained their first experience of the BTR 700 system. Since then the systems have been deployed extensively on a wide variety of large-scale events across Europe and Internationally.

Geoff Muir commented: “The BTR 700 is a very powerful and versatile tool and is ideal for any type of production from theatre, to festivals, corporate and broadcast applications, it allows the production team to communicate in real time and quite simply promotes seamless operations on- site. Since we took the product on-board it’s been continually out on hire

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UK - Cafeteria, one of London’s new eateries, has turned to Sound Division, to specify, supply and install its audio equipment. Sound Division’s audio design team, David Graham and Elliot Patterson, opted for a Crown-powered JBL system based primarily on JBL Control 29AV loudspeakers.

“Although it’s not a massive system, the keyword here was quality,” explained Graham. “The client wanted a high quality system that would cruise from background to foreground levels with the minimum of effort, and the flexibility to zone the system as required with remote, independent level control.”

To that end Sound Division supplied a total of six JBL Control 29AVs for the restaurant area downstairs with four more gracing the cocktail lounge upstairs. These are supplemented by four JBL Control 23s in the entrance area and four Control 24C ceiling speak

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Germany - Sennheiser is sponsoring aviator Polly Vacher MBE’s latest trans-global charity flight. The company has contributed financially and by supplying the Sennheiser Aviation headsets worn by Vacher on this flight. Her penultimate stop is Hanover, home of Sennheiser, where a warm welcome awaits in early 2004.

Polly Vacher MBE has trained as a music teacher, physiotherapist, sky diver and more, this is her second flight round the world. Sennheiser has supplied the HMEC 25KA flight communications headset, a compact lightweight design that is fully adjustable and ideal for extended use. Vacher commented: "The HMEC 25KA is the only headset I have tried that is female friendly, and it is worth noting that over 25 percent of all pilots are women."

HRH Prince Charles attended the departure ceremonies where he was introduced to Vacher, the team and some of her spo

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Germany - F.A.S.T is versatile new system from HK Audio. With separately adjustable microphone and line inputs, it provides a quick and simple solution to most sound reinforcement challenges, from a solo gig in a small pub to a multimedia presentation. F.A.S.T's multi-functional housing makes it a top-flight stage monitor. The integrated DuoTilt speaker stand collar offers two angles of tilt, letting you zero in on the audience and make the most efficient use of sonic energy.

Featuring integrated OFR technology, the F.A.S.T's power amplifier offers 300W RMS, with enough reserves for larger events. The matched combination of 1" driver with 60° x 40° CD horn and 12" woofer provides a lush, crisp sonic image, remaining feedback-proof even at the highest levels. The use of the DynaClip limiter ensures the bass impulses are rendered clearly. "With F.A.S.T, getting a

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UK - Pro audio distribution company Autograph Sales has been appointed as an executive agent for Midas, as part of the manufacturer's reshuffle of its UK distribution. Autograph has also rejoined the Klark Teknik fold by becoming a dealer for its product range once again.

Midas' new executive agent principle applies to its large format consoles, excluding Venice. The company believes that its new network of agents will add value to the sale in terms of part exchange, payment plans, by attracting a new market sector or from the benefit of having an established relationship with the client. "UK rental companies and installers now have access to consoles at 'commercial user' rate," explains Midas sales manager for the UK, Richard Ferriday. "Factory-approved executive agents are authorized to negotiate sales on behalf of Midas, but there is no stocking commitment, and

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UK - Autograph Sales, UK distributor for ATM Flyware overhead structural products, has announced the launch of the SB Series Swivel Beams, an economical solution to suspending a loudspeaker from two fixed structural attachment points. The Swivel Beam can be suspended well below the structural attachment and will allow the adjustment of pan and tilt.

The SB Series is ideally suited for individual loudspeakers suspended in a left and right configuration where the building structure is not in alignment with the proper pan of the loudspeaker. The top section of the SB Series can be attached to a joist in the building, and the lower section can be rotated to align the dispersion of the loudspeaker. There are additionalattachment points on the lower section that accept pull-back straps for adjusting the down-tilt of the loudspeaker.

There are four Swivel Beams in the SB Series: SB-1

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Germany - Skan PA Hire was recently appointed by production company Exposure Ltd to design, install and operate all the audio systems for Levi's massive 150th year celebration which took place at the Postbahnhof, a former train maintenance depot in Berlin. Skan director Chris Fitch worked closely with production manager Matt Ringer to agree a system design for all areas of the event including the exhibition, fashion show, dance and performance areas.

The unusual dimensions of the venue presented a particular challenge for Skan when designing the sound system - the building is 160m by 20m, curved and very reverberant. The system design was further complicated by the limited strength of the roof structure. Added to the challenges presented by the building, Exposure's specification called for the system to provide flexibility and zoning as the Postbahnhof needed dedicated systems f

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USA - Renkus-Heinz has launched the CobraNet Breakout Box. Currently the only product of its kind, it allows users to connect non-Cobranet products to a Cobranet network, giving an installer the benefits of CobraNet technology without having to purchase special amplification, or to retrofit existing systems with CobraNet technology.

The Breakout Box provides six fully-balanced analogue output channels on miniature Phoenix output connectors, and all outputs are muted on power On/Off to prevent system thumps. As well as adding CobraNet connectivity to Renkus-Heinz PN Series powered speakers, Renkus-Heinz rack amplifiers or even another manufacturer's amplification, the Breakout Box also provides an output for the Renkus-Heinz R-Control system, permitting full remote control of R-Control enabled Renkus-Heinz amplification products.

The standard pair of RJ-45 ethernet connectors a

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Australia - Two of Australia's major audio companies, Johnston Audio and McLean Audiohave announced the formation of a new audio company, Johnston McLean Audio creating a new force in the Australian audio industry, which will have an inventory including Nexo, EAW and Martin speakers and Midas and Yamaha consoles.

Johnston Audio has grown steadily since 1985 and has become a major supplier of audio production, especially in the band touring, festival and dance markets. Bruce Johnston, himself an internationally known sound engineer with world tours for Oasis and more recently Silverchair under his belt, has steered Johnston Audio to providing services that would more than satisfy any local or visiting international act. "As an engineer, I know how important it is to have things just right and I have always tried to apply that philosophy to Johnston Audio. Merging with McLean

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UK - Back with a bang from the 1980s, Erasure's The Other Tour started in the US in March to rave reviews and continued in the UK through May and June. FOH engineer Martin Hildred is mixing front-of-house using a Yamaha DM2000 digital console and a d&b C4 PA system provided by Encore. The band played a variety of venues with stars Andy Bell and Vince Clarke fronting this revival of their glory years. The impressive set is pure bedsit-land, with the exception of some outrageous costumes for Andy Bell.

Bell's distinctive voice has graced numerous top-ten hits with Erasure, but according to Hildred, it can be a bit of a handful live. "Andy's voice has real dynamics to it, but it is so vital to the Erasure sound I needed to keep it manageable in the mix without losing any presence." Hildred specified four channels of XTA's SiDD DP324 (Seriously Intelligent Digital Dynamics

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UK - London-based Orbital has recently expanded and refurbished its Brixton based HQ and announced the launch of a distinct but complementary division - Fixit. Fixit offers a 24/7 maintenance service contract for out-of-house installations and productions as well as a comprehensive repairs facility for all audio and comms equipment. The repair facility benefits from new technical workshops and a huge investment in the latest test equipment.

Fixit offers a new concept in maintenance and back up for venues as diverse as theatres, live entertainment venues, places of worship, bars and clubs, council chambers and leisure parks. As a brand new service division, Fixit aims to remove the inconvenience of in-house repairs and the need to stock spare parts, and is aimed at AV and audio rental companies.

Over the past decade Orbital's in-house technical support team, headed jointly by D

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Greece - Between Acropolis and Lycabetus Hill in the historical center of Athens, the first QSC AcousticDesign AD-S82H surface-mount loudspeakers have been installed in the Acai club/restaurant. QSC's AD-S82H speakers employ a 2-way design that incorporates an 8" weatherproof, LF transducer coupled with a 1" exit compression HF driver.

Although the AcousticDesign Series may be new, the well-known name and reputation of QSC convinced the owners of Acai - one of the oldest and finest venues in the area - to upgrade the loudspeaker system they purchased just last year to the AD-S82H enclosures. For power amplification, Acai's owners elected to stay within the QSC product line and chose the company's popular PLX 2402.

Thus, eight AD-S82Hs, mounted on QSC's revolutionary IntelliDock AD-ID8 intelligent mounting system, were installed in a semi-open terrace, powered by a pa

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Monaco - The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the Formula 1 season, and this year's race witnessed Colombia's Juan Pablo Montoya clinch only the second win of his career in what was also an end to the Williams team's 20-year barren spell at the track. Adding to the race goers' experience, the action was relayed on a number of Lighthouse LED screens.

French audio-visual company Lumison, under the direction of their chief technician, Pierre Heyligen, supplied a total of four Lighthouse screens to Automobile Club de Monaco. The largest screen, 120 panels of LVP2056 in a 12 x 10 configuration, measuring a total of 150sq.m, was situated at the treacherous right hand bend of St Devote supported by a custom-built scaffold structure.

Two screens, each16 panels of LVP2056, were placed in front of the new seating area at the rear of the pit lane and a further 13 panels in f

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UK - Shoppers in London's King's Road are experiencing the UK's first on-street 'Whispering Windows'. People walking by the Sloane Square window of the Peter Jones store, are stepping into a virtual 'tube of sound'. The store, known as the Corner Shop of Chelsea, has been selected for the first public demonstration of the new technology.

FeONIC Whispering Windows have been developed by Newlands Scientific plc and enables sound from the in-store display, on this occasion state-of-the-art TV and Plasma screens, to be transmitted via the window glass to the street. FeONIC Whispering Windows has already been successfully launched in America, Korea and Japan.

Newlands Scientific is an innovation and design company specializing in the design of products using smart materials. The company has transformed the Peter Jones' window into a giant loudspeaker transmitting high quality soun

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USA - In response to market demand for reliable installed sound speakers at a competitive price point, JBL Professional has introduced the SoundFactor Install (SFi) range of speakers - installation versions of its SoundFactor product line.

The SF12Mi and SF15i are similar to their ground-bound counterparts, but have features dedicated to installation: three M10, threaded suspension points have been added to each model, and the speakers are supplied with three forged, shouldered eyebolts. Both models have two suspension points on top and the SF15i has a pullback point on the lower rear panel, while the shape of the SF12Mi sees its pullback point moved to the bottom panel. The handles, pole-mount socket and feet have been removed to give a clean, uncluttered appearance. Available this month, the SFi range is particularly suited to clubs, houses of worship and educational institu

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UK - The Morrison Irish pub on the King's Road in London is one of the latest venues to benefit from a complete AV system designed and installed by contract specialists, Sound Division. Like most Irish pubs, The Morrison is a lively venue where music, including the ability to host live bands, is a key element of the venue's character.

Sound Division's audio design team along with The Morrison's Stephen Breen, specified a Martin Audio system, powered by Crown amplification. The pub is split into two areas, the bar and the lounge, each of which has it's own system comprising of four Martin Audio EM26 compact loudspeakers and an EM150 sub powered by Crown amplification. Control comes courtesy of an Allen and Heath DR66 digital mix processor.

Music playback is handled by a Rolec LHD3 music management system that delivers continuous automatic playback of CD quality audio, which ca

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UK - E.M. Acoustics, the manufacturing division of Instigate Media Ltd, has launched the first model in the new multi-purpose EMS series - a range designed primarily for installation, but equally suited to audio professionals, DJs or musicians.

The EMS-81 is a two-way passive full-range enclosure designed for a wide variety of uses, including small FOH, club infills, cafes/bars, and low profile floor monitoring. The quasi-trapezoid enclosure is constructed from CNC-machined, multi-laminate Finnish birch ply and contains a reflex loaded 8" (203mm) LF driver and a 1" (25mm) exit HF compression driver on a 90H x 60V horn. The enclosure requires no external processing, has a frequency response from 75Hz - 20kHz and produces a maximum continuous SPL of 120dB. Final touches are achieved with a textured black paint finish (colours optional) and an acoustic foam/expanded steel

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USA - American Audio has introduced the WM-UHF16, a single wireless microphone system with 16 selectable UHF frequencies. Just by adjusting knobs on the mic and receiver, the user can select any one of 16 different UHF frequencies to transmit on.

With the WM-UHF16 there's no problem if someone nearby is using a wireless mic on the same frequency. Users simply take the small channel selector tool that's included with the system, and turn the mic and receiver knobs to change to another frequency.

Ideal for a number of applications, the WM-UHF16 is a complete microphone-receiver system with a wireless range of up to 150ft. It features XLR balanced and quarter-inch unbalanced outputs. The system also includes On/Off/Mute controls on the mic, and On and Low Battery LED indicators. Signal to noise ratio is more than 95dB whilst frequency channels range from 471.000-481.650MHz, and

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