UK - GDS is to launch the highly anticipated LiteWare G3 at this year's PLASA show and will exhibit a number of other new products.

GDS will exhibit its "most exciting product range to date" at PLASA 2011. A recent teaser-ad campaign for the new LiteWare G3 has caused quite a stir within the industry.

PLASA will see GDS showcase all seven of its i brands: LiteWare the original Wireless battery uplighter incorporating LiteWare G3, HO and UL, the SMConsole, CueSystem TCPIP programmable ethernet based cue light systems, MOBAL tester the original and award winning automated Socapex tester, the BluesSystem utilising BlueBeam and Dome and MainsSystem.

In addition to this GDS will show its new ARCSystem a retro-fit, fully dimmable LED auditorium house light system that replaces incandescent fittings for any size of venue using a control system that can integrate with any

UK - Line 6 returns to the PLASA Show to showcase its new XD-V digital wireless microphone systems, further demonstrating the company's commitment to serving the professional audio industry.

Exhibiting on stand 1-J12, Line 6 will be showcasing the expansion of the microphone family, which now includes two new models, XD-V30HS and XD-V70HS headset microphone systems. These augment the award-winning XD-V30 and XD-V70 handheld and lavalier systems.

XD-V70HS digital wireless system consists of a lightweight, discreet and fully adjustable headset with an omni-directional condenser microphone.

XD-V30HS digital wireless system features a robust uni-directional condenser microphone attached to a durable headset, which is ideal for fitness instructors, business presentations and environments with high levels of ambient noise.

As the switchover to channel 38 fast approaches, Line 6

UK - The newly developed LD EQ215 is a stereo 15 band graphic equaliser in standard 19"/1U rack format designed for professional live and studio applications. It offers the most common features such as 2/3 octave bands, 20 mm faders, ISO frequency meters, a switchable 50 Hz low cut filter, a ± 12 dB input gain range and an EQ Bypass switch.

Andrew Richardson, managing director of Adam Hall UK comments, "This is a great unit that will stand the rigours of everyday life and another example of great price performance ratio from LD Systems."

The XLR and 6,3 mm jack Neutrik connectors provide flexibility and quality. The rugged construction of the unit (metal housing, high quality faders) will provide a long lasting and reliable operational life. The cost effective LD EQ215 gives you full control of your sound, says the company.

(Jim Evans)

Europe - GearSource Europe's dedicated truss and rigging business, UsedTruss.com has secured massive stocks of ex-rental Prolyte truss for immediate delivery, further expanding the range of products offered.

Usedtruss.com was established four years ago to provide a dedicated one stop shop for the rigging and trussing community looking for quality 'named brand' equipment at very competitive prices.

"We work very closely with most of the leading manufacturers and rental companies in the industry and have built up an excellent reputation in the four years we have been developing this market," said Usedtruss.com's Amsterdam based, Benjamin Hollenberg.

"By constantly improving the way we work, and by keeping costs to a minimum, we have given manufacturers the possibility of securing sales they might not have in the past. And that is exactly why we have now added th

UK - Artistic Licence Engineering has announced Multi-Play, a lighting show record-playback unit with "outstanding memory capacity and Ethernet protocol versatility".

The time-saving offered by such a device is in great demand, as demonstrated by the popularity of the company's sister product, Two-Play - a dedicated Art-Net controller capable of recording up to two universes.

Now, Multi-Play takes the concept to a much bigger and broader arena. The disk-based product allows the user to record up to 12 universes from any lighting console running Art-Net. For flexibility, playback is supported through multiple protocols, including Art-Net, ShowNet, KiNet and ACN Lite (E1.31).

"The ability to record from an Art-Net device but then playback to pretty much anything is a unique feature," enthuses Artistic Licence Engineering MD, Simon Hobday."We anticipate

UK - PLASA2011 sees a new industry presence in the form of Ten Thousand Things, a Hong Kong based distribution company for lighting accessories and technology. The company forms the sales arm of the newly created Alderamin Group (Stand1-E32), provider of comprehensive project solutions.

Borrowing a phrase found in Chinese literature referring to material reality, Ten Thousand Things offers sales and support for a wide range of lighting products.

"We offer our own growing range of consumable items - lamps, power and data cables, gaffer tape, gels, connecters - basically all the everyday lighting industry essentials," says Alderamin Group co-owner, Simon Fraser."Our Ten Thousand Things branded range is complemented by three internationally respected franchises. We are the distributor for City Theatrical and Green Hippo in Hong Kong and Macau, and we also sell Arti

Italy / UK - One of the latest additions to the TT+ High Definition Touring and Theatre range from RCF is the new TTL11A digitally steerable array. With the addition of the new TTS26-A subwoofer, the new column array becomes a powerful, compact and high definition live sound system, says the company.

The TTL11A is an active column speaker array system composed by two modules, one for the mid-high and one for the bass frequencies.

The TTL11A-H is the HF module and is equipped with four 2.5" neodymium compression drivers with 1.5" exit throat. The TTL11A-B is the bass frequency section of the system and features four 8" neodymium woofers with 2.5" voice coil for a perfect and powerful mid-bass response.

A powerful 96 kHz, 32 bit DSP integrated in the TTL11A-H module provides the signal processing also for the TTL11A-B. 2000 W digital amplifiers power both t

UK - The LAX series mixers have a natural sound with outstanding parameters and optimal user-friendliness as well as maximum dependability in day-to-day operation on the road. This makes them an affordable solution for a broad range of applications, says the company.

Andrew Richardson, managing director of Adam Hall UK comments, "The DJ mixer series with its built-in preamp stands out because of its outstanding capabilities and complete function that will make any performance incisive and vivid, the perfect partner for your events."

(Jim Evans)

UK - SGM's CC-4 is a four-bank high-powered multiple LED washlight with an enviable power output. With its IP65 rating it is designed for architectural use.

Each of the four chassis contains 44 of the LZ4 RGB Cool White Emitter LED's and thanks to its new light engine it can deliver 21,000 lumens - providing more than three and a half times that of SGM's original Palco 5 LED, which was designed for the same purpose.

The CC-4 offers CTC and white balance control. Power consumption is just 4 x 400W and the lamp life is rated at 50,000 hours.

Housed in a black slim aluminium chassis lenses are interchangeable (via the Narrow, Medium and Wide lens kit) and the fixture boasts eight or 17 DMX channels. Set up is via an OLED graphic five-button display.

Other features include: Simple menu structure; upgradeable software (via DMX); IP65 rated; standard Neutrik powerCON connectors

UK - Batmink Distribution, one of the largest UK distributors of professional audio, lighting and effects equipment, will introduce a number of new products at PLASA 2011. New brands on show include Visage Lighting, Vector Audio, Pro-Flite Flightcases, Pro-Stage Portable Staging and Lumaform LED Illuminated Furniture.

Of particular interest is the Visage LED Multipar RGBAW - a new PAR unit that delivers a truly impressive light output from 18 x 8w LEDs. 12 x RGBW and 6 x RGBA 4 in 1 LEDs produce full spectrum colour mixing and control is achieved through DMX, auto programs, sound to light or master slave functions. The black multipar housing is more robust than conventional PARcan bodies and completes this tough, powerful unit.

Another brand making its PLASA debut is Lumaform. Offering a range of LED illuminated furniture in a variety of styles; Lumaform is at the cutting edge

UK - QSC Audio Products will feature their new KLA Series Active Line Array System at PLASA 2011. KLA is latest addition to the House of K Family of active loudspeakers, joining the ranks of the successful K Series and KW Series. With similar user interfaces and sonic performance characteristics throughout the family, the K Family models can easily be mixed and matched to suit a wide range of applications for installed sound, as well as rental and portable PA, says the company.

"With the House of K line, system integrators, designers and installers have an incredible arsenal of tools that they can utilize to meet the requirements of contemporary sound applications," says Ray van Straten, QSC marketing communications manager.

"Since their introduction, the K Family of products has continually exceeded our customers' expectations in terms of sonic performance, eas

UK - PLASA 2011 will mark the official debut of the newest control desk in ETC's award winning Eos line - Gio.

Gio is designed to fill the mid range position in the Eos family, sitting between the Eos and Ion. It will offer the power of full Eos functionality, in a tidy footprint. Features include integrated, articulating multi touch displays, helpful backlit buttons and unique tactile response direct selects and encoders.

The look of the desk itself is elegantly polished and minimalist. ETC is set to release further in depth information in early September, as part of the international product reveal. Initial response from ETC's CUE end user conference attendees - who were the first to have a sneak preview in July - confirms that it will be a popular draw at the PLASA stand.

ETC is also showing for the first time at PLASA its new ultra bright, high colour, energy efficient S

UK - PixelRange has announced that in addition to its major presence on the stand of master European distributor, A.C. Entertainment Technologies , the company will also showcase its new SmartRange of Intelligent LED fixtures at the STLD-hosted LED Shoot Out which is a central feature of this year's PLASA Show.

The Society of Television Lighting Designers (STLD) has arranged a 240sq.m space where LED lighting fixtures can be directly compared across three different areas. The first lighting shootout area features a specially built 8m-wide cyclorama, the second a practical hands-on 'mini TV studio', and the third section is a lecture and presentation theatre where LED fixtures from different categories are compared side-by-side with their traditional Tungsten or Discharge equivalent.

PixelRange will demonstrate three newly released lighting fixtures - QPar, PixelSmart and Smart

UK - EAW will unveil several product ranges to the UK market at this year's PLASA Show.

The new VF passive series consists of five models of VFR two-way full-range loudspeakers - two VFS subwoofers and three VSM stage monitors. This range represents a new approach to the needs of professional audio from EAW; combining a hybrid of portable and install features in one package, says the company.

The VF series is intended for both portable and install applications and environments, including auditoriums, theatres, nightclubs and DJ setups, bars, music performances, houses of worship, and mobile churches.

New SBK series subwoofers will also debut. Designed to complement EAW's MK Series full-range loudspeakers in construction, size and sound, they can also be used as stand-alone subwoofers in a system from any other EAW model.

The SBK line includes three models: SBK150 (single 1

UK - Sound Technology is set to debut JBL's new Marquis Dance Club Series Loudspeakers at PLASA on stand no: E21.

The series comprises eight models all designed to bring a new level of sonic excellence to dance club environments and incorporates new driver configurations and enclosure designs to deliver "powerful, immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity even at higher volume levels".

Jon Sager, senior manager, installed sound, JBL Professional comments, "JBL began offering loudspeakers for club use back in the 1970s, and JBL products helped define club sound when the industry was just beginning. The JBL Marquis Dance Club Series continues this heritage of innovation with a range of purpose-designed loudspeakers that bring high-impact sound to club goers who want to feel and hear all the excitement of the music."

The MD1, MD2, MD3 and MD7 ult

UK - Chauvet will launch the release of Q-Wash 260-LED to the European market at PLASA 2011, stand F-53. Additionally, Chauvet will be participating in this year's STLD LED Shoot Out presented by Society of Television Lighting and Design.

Chauvet's Q-Wash 260-LED joins the Q-Series of moving heads which have always stood for quality, value and groundbreaking LED technology. Chauvet's Q-Wash 260-LED is no different. It is an incredibly punchy, fast and compact moving head wash light with RGB colour mixing. This lightweight, easy-to-install unit has 37 three-watt, RGB LEDs, a six-degree beam angle, and nine or 12 channels of DMX control. Q-Wash 260-LED is an economical fixture which can be used in larger dynamic arrays or groups, and has an effect similar to a colour-changing ACL fixture.

Chauvet joins other leading manufacturers in a shoot-out of LED lighting fixtures, led by L

UK - Yamaha Commercial Audio Europe comes to PLASA2011 on the back of the company's most successful ever festival season and is showing three products which are making their European trade show debuts.

Summer2011 has seen the highest ever number of Yamaha PM5D digital mixing consoles at work in a single summer season, as it is now regarded as 'the standard' for outdoor monitor systems. Yamaha consoles have been in use at the majority of Europe's biggest festivals, while the continuing expansion of the market has seen the M7CL and LS9 become mainstays of an ever-growing variety of outdoor shows.

Exhibiting on Stand 1-G31, PLASA2011 sees Yamaha showing three new products which continue to broaden the company's ranges and add value and functionality to existing systems.

Nearly 50,000 copies of the original StageMix iPad app have been downloaded since its launch at PLASA last ye

UK - Sound Technology will premiere AKG's flagship DMS 700 V2 digital wireless system at PLASA on stand no E21.

AKG has launched the DMS 700 V2 digital wireless microphone system. With 512-bit encryption, ultra-low latency and the new DPT700 bodypack, DMS700 V2 offers artists and engineers "absolute confidence in performance with a reliable, easy-to- use wireless component".

The DMS 700 V2 improves the link quality and increases the working range of the transmitters and receivers to allow for more freedom in arranging anything from lecture halls in universities to houses of worship and live performances on tour to broadcast operations, says the company.

Already compatible with the future-proof Channel 38, DMS700 v2 is now available pre-loaded with UK-specific frequency presets. In addition, DMS700 v2 is now also available with a hand-held transmitter featuring AKG'

UK - Prolyte Group brand manager Eric Laanstra frequently received enquiries for a smaller truss with a higher loading capacity and has masterminded the solution. With his team of engineers ,he has designed the H40R truss, a rectangular standard H40 truss with a programme of specifications based on the H30V, H40V and S36R truss.

The H40R has three-sided webbing. The thicker braces on the bottom side allow easy mounting of automated luminaires/moving heads and central loading, reducing the torsion effect resulting from one-sided loading in standard trusses.

The spigot orientation follows that of the S series truss, allowing easy assembly while the truss is still on the floor. The H40R measures 339mm high by 239mm wide. The diagonals are placed to allow room for a 30D truss to rest on the bottom chords.

The loading rate is comparable to the H40V, taking into account that, due

Finland - Integrators and designers looking to add a touch of flair to their audio installations will be interested in the latest offering from Genelec - a choice of over 200 RAL classic colour finishes available for their 4000 Series. All models in RAL colours are available to special order and will allow the speakers to contribute to the interior design scheme of any type of fixed installation.

"Many interior designers bemoan the fact that loudspeakers interfere with the clean look of their interiors," says Terho Savolainen, marketing manager, Genelec Oy. "Well, not any more. The new finishes for our 4000 Series can contribute to the design of any club, restaurant, theatre, gallery or residence; so whether you want to blend them in or make them stand out, be bold or discreet, our colours will help you achieve that. The 4000 Series offers unrivalled audio perform

UK - SES has signed a sole distribution deal with PLS. PLS are one of Europe's leading manufacturer of dimmer packs and associated products and the full range will be shown at this year's Plasa on the SES stand (1J-11).

PLS which manufactures and brands for other leading manufacturers, will have an impressive range of product available which will be complemented by SES 19" rack mount distro.

(Jim Evans)

UK - As a sponsor of PLASA 2011, Martin Professional looks forward to welcoming one and all to Martin stand 1-F44 for a chat, a drink and an up-close look at Martin's range of professional luminaries, creative LED panels, atmospheric effects and sophisticated control systems. Martin will also be participating in the STLD LED Shoot Out throughout the show, highlighting its LED range in a number of working areas.

The EC-10 is a high performance, true 10 mm pixel pitch LED display panel that teams with Martin's EC-20 to form a fully compatible EC family of LED displays that can be mixed and matched for ultimate design creativity.

Featuring the same award-winning, lightweight and cable-free design for rapid deployment, the EC-10 is 100% compatible with the EC-20 in terms of colour, setup, curving, and control and processing, even accessories, allowing for seamless, mixed resolutio

UK - POLARaudio is exhibiting a number of new products at this year's PLASA show. Specialists in sound systems and audio networking, POLARaudio will be showcasing its range of advanced networking technologies. The distributor will be offering AVB, Dante, CobraNet, Ethersound and A-Net products from brands including Biamp, Aviom, XTA, MC2, Atterotech and Australian Monitor.

POLARaudio's stand will feature networking solutions including Biamp's Tesira, the first scalable network using audio video bridging (AVB) and Aviom Digital Snakes.

Also at the show will be, Atterotech's Gearbox 18 and from beyerdynamic the new TG (Touring Gear) series of live microphones, with microphone solutions for every budget. The TG series comprises of TG 30 entry level series, TG 50 standard Touring Gear series with premium performance, TG 70 series with advanced technical characteristics and higher

UK - Robe launches two important and unique new LED products at PLASA 2011 - the ROBIN 1200 LEDWash, and the ROBIN DLX Spot, and previews the upcoming ROBIN 'Sniper' - a mega-bright fixture with a super-tight parallel 230mm fat beam.

All are in keeping with the company's ongoing "Think of the Future - Consider Nature" commitment to producing genuinely more sustainable technology.

The mega-bright ROBIN 1200 LEDWash utilises the same multichip LEDs as the Award-winning ROBIN 600 LEDWash and smaller ROBIN 300 LEDWash, in an intensely bright package featuring 61 x LEDs in total, in four concentric rings. It has all advantages of fabulously smooth mixing, the true whites and the homogenised light engines of the LEDWash 300 and 600, along with light weight, full functionality and low power consumption.

The ROBIN DLX Spot is the world's first LED based spot moving head wi

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