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digiLED TILE system rocks on

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - displayLED's digiLED TILE system continues to be the screen of choice for Queen Productions Limited, with a total of eight displays being shipped for the Italian and UK tours of We Will Rock You.

The UK tour starts at Manchester Palace on 3 December 2010, with the Italian tour opening at the Palacreberg in Bergamo on 20 January 2011.

The digiLED TILE is suited to the futuristically themed production, with the screens being used to compliment the stage show, projecting a dramatic mixture of video, animation, graphics and lighting effects.

Each of the Ti10S 10mm SMD pixel pitch screens measures 2.4m wide x 2.7m high, configured from 3 x 3 'fast-rig' digiLED frames measuring 800mm (w) x 900mm (h). The same specification is applied to each We Will Rock You tour to enab

SurgeX Advanced Series Mode technology completely eliminates surge energy

POLARaudio appointed SurgeX distributor

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - POLARaudio has been appointed as Pro AV distributor in the UK and Ireland for SurgeX surge protection products.

SurgeX Advanced Series Mode technology completely eliminates surge energy without the use of any sacrificial or diversionary components and does not contaminate the safety ground. SurgeX offers a complete line of AC power solutions, all of which carry a 10 year warranty.

POLARaudio's technical director Jon Dew-Stanley said, "Polar Audio is delighted to represent SurgeX whose Advanced Series Mode Technology is superior to any conventional MOV or MOV-Hybrid products on the market. SurgeX products offer a zero let-through technology which provides the most reliable protection for audio systems. Products such as the SNX1213 can stop any power surge up to 6,000 volts without producing harmful side effects such as earth contamination or common-mode disturbances.<

One month left to register for wireless microphone funding

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Ofcom is calling on licensed wireless microphone users to register for a Government funding scheme set up earlier this year to help pay for the replacement of channel 69 equipment. This equipment will stop working in 2012. The scheme closes on 31 December 2010.

Countries across Europe are clearing a block of frequencies to make way for new services like next-generation mobile broadband. Part of this block - called channel 69 (854-862 MHz) - is used by wireless microphones.

Replacement frequencies for channel 69 have been made available in channel 38 (606-614 MHz) as well as other frequencies - but existing microphones will need to be replaced or modified to work at these new frequencies.

In July 2010, the Government announced that it will be providing a contribution towards the cost of new equipment for those users who are eligible under the terms of the scheme. Those a

Global Infusion Group recognised by awards

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - At the Real Business 2010 Growing Business Awards, held at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, international catering and live event support specialist Global Infusion Group (GIG) was shortlisted in the Global Outlook and Expansion Award category - alongside the likes of business heavyweights such as The Premier League.

Group MD, Tony Laurenson, commented on the nomination from China, where GIG is currently working on the Guangzhou Asian Games. He said: "It was such a privilege to have been shortlisted. We know the quality of the companies that entered and to just be recognised for our international business activities is a great success in itself."

GIG also recently picked up the top honours at the UK:Event Awards 2010 in the Supplier Awards Best Caterer category. Their award submissions entitled 'A Truly Global Infusion Group' impressed the judges wit

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HEPCW names Drake AV as preferred supplier

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - As part of the ongoing process of cutting costs, HEPCW (Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales) has appointed Drake AV as a preferred supplier for the design and installation of Audio-Visual systems. On top of this achievement Drake AV was also the highest ranked supplier for Audio-Visual hire and events management to the consortium members.

R G Drake of Drake AV said, "As a company owned and based in Wales we are confident we can deliver the best possible value to universities and other public bodies in Wales."

The three year contract includes members of both HEPCW and Value Wales. Together these organisations cover almost all the higher education and public bodies in Wales. The framework agreement covers design and installation work ranging from simple meeting rooms and classrooms up to fully featured lecture theatres and new build projects.

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