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EAW array module makes Berlin debut

Canto General was performed at the Max Schmeling Hall in Berlin

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - The new EAW KF740 Three-Way Full-Range Line Array module recently made its German debut at a historic concert in Berlin that featured one of the best-known oratory works by Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. Berlin-based Hacksound Veranstaltungstechnik provided the multi-zone PA system, comprising all EAW speakers powered by Lab.gruppen amplification, for the performance of Canto General at the Max Schmeling Hall.

Hacksound supplied a main left/right flown system composed of nine KF740 speakers plus two KF730 Compact Line Array Modules, for down-fill, per side. A dozen additional KF730 speakers, in two hangs of six, provided out-fill to the audience on either side of the stage. Five more KF730s were positioned to provide front-fill. Three hangs each of six KF730 sp

DiGiCo addresses install sector at ISE

Details: 14 March 2016

The Netherlands - DiGiCo is returning to ISE alongside the brand's Dutch distributor TM Audio. This year, as well as its flagship SD7 and mid-sized SD8 desks, the entry level SD9 and the new SDRack, launched at PLASA2010, the company will "demonstrate DiGiCo's commitment to the install market".

The newest addition to DiGiCo's SD Series of consoles is the SD9. This complete, integrated system includes the mixing surface, a D-Rack digital stage interface and Cat 5E digital multicore. As with all DiGiCo consoles, it has the additional ability to simultaneously record 56 channels direct to your favourite multitrack software or DAW.

Also on show will be the new 192KHz SD Rack. This is the first I/O rack for any mixing console that offers multiple format sample rate conversion and allows up to an amazing 448 I/O, in any combi

Martin Professional introduces the Tripix Wash

Martin extends Tripix range

Details: 14 March 2016

Denmark - Martin Professional has announced the latest addition to its Tripix range of products - the Tripix Wash.

The Tripix Wash is a IP66 lighting fixture that features pre-mixed LEDs and custom lenses, which eliminate unwanted colour separation. The result is no colour shadows and a broad palette, including "stunning whites, subtle pastels and vibrant saturated colours".

The Tripix Wash is suitable for installations such as flood lighting the sides of buildings or uplighting applications requiring high output (1400 lumens) from a narrow source. Available in very narrow, narrow, medium or wide beam angles, the Tripix Wash also works seamlessly with the existing Tripix linear fixtures - Tripix 300 and 1200.

All Tripix fixtures can run in parallel on the same line of slim and robust cabling from a choice of indoor or outdoor IP66 power supplies. Control is via eit

American DJ has introduced two remote control LED colour par cans and two remote control LED colour bars

American DJ cuts out the cables

Details: 14 March 2016

USA - American DJ has introduced two remote control LED colour par cans, PRO38B LED RC and PRO64B LED RC, and two remote control LED colour bars, Mega Bar 50RGB RC and Mega Bar LED RC, which can be operated from distances as far as 15ft away (direct line of sight).

Each of the four fixtures comes packaged with a hand-held wireless infrared American DJ LED RC remote controller that gives users command over functions that would normally require a DMX controller or the operation of an onboard control panel by hand.

"All you do is aim the infrared remote at the fixture, and total control is at your fingertips," said Scott Davies, general manager of the American DJ Group of Companies. "You can change colours via RGB mixing, change the DMX addressing, or even designate a fixture as a 'slave' in a Master/Slave configuration - all from a distance of 15ft.

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The current JLS UK arena tour runs until the end of January 2011

First Robe LEDWash 600s on JLS dates

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - The very first batch of the new Robe Robin LEDWash 600 LED Wash fixtures off the production line in the Czech Republic were delivered to UK lighting rental company HSL, with 40 of them going straight out on JLS's UK arena tour, specified by lighting designer Dave Lee.

JLS' career kicking off after being runners up on the 2008 X-Factor talent show. Since then they have sold 1.3m albums worldwide - including their new and second studio release Outta This World.

The show for this, their second major tour, has been created by artistic director Beth Honan with a set and stage design by Peter Barnes, with all the technical production co-ordinated by Production North, overseen on the road by production manager Karen Ringland.

When Dave Lee was choosing his fixtures, he specifically needed some very bright and lightweight units to do certain jobs. When HSL's proje

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