Germany - Out Board are exhibiting at Frankfurt's Prolight+Sound in Hall 8, Stand A02, and will debut the powerful new TiMax2 SoundHub PanSpace graphical sound-effects pan programming application which works in conjunction with the S-Version TimeLine editor.

Users can create multiple fully-editable pan trajectories in any Cue, which can animate multichannel audio from TiMax SoundHub's internal hard-disk or integrate with external audio and MIDI/MTC trigger sources such as QLab.

Aimed at theatre and live events sound designers plus AV, museum and attraction integrators, S-Version sho

Germany - City Theatrical will be demonstrating its new technology at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt on April 10-13, 2013, including new SHoW DMX wireless DMX products, and the new Cognito lighting controller from Pathway Connectivity.

City Theatrical's SHoW DMX is a popular wireless DMX for lighting professionals on Broadway and West End shows, permanent entertainment installations, architectural landmarks, major music tours such as U2 and Madonna, and large scale events such as the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics.

The newest members of the SHoW DMX family are the SHoW DMX D4

Germany - LEDs provide many creative and exciting possibilities for the lighting and entertainment industries as well as any lighting enthusiast. Company inoage will present MADRIX 3 at Prolight+Sound 2013 and has set out to redefine modern LED control once again.

MADRIX 3 is billed as a major breakthrough. The powerful yet easy-to-use LED control software introduces a lot of new features and cutting-edge elements for real 3D applications.

Above all, MADRIX is a unique pixel mapper that provides real-time effects. All visuals can be modified and combined to create new effects live a

Germany - Following the introduction of their successful HOG4 range of lighting consoles at LDI 2012, High End Systems has chosen the Prolight+Sound 2013 trade show, held in Frankfurt, to launch several innovative new lighting and control products. High End Systems' booth (Hall 9 B80) will be the platform for the unveiling of their new SolaWash range of LED products. Additionally, LDs and other customers will get their first look at the new Master Wing 4 for the HOG4 family of products.

The SolaWash 19 and SolaWash 37 are high brightness moving wash lights which will complement High E

Germany - Duran Audio has recently released the latest version of its Digital Directivity Analysis software (DDA). DDA was first developed as a tool to allow sound designers to implement Duran Audio's powerful Digital Directivity Synthesis algorithm.

But what is DDS? Back in 2000 Dr Evert Start from Duran Audio published a paper on Digital Directivity Synthesis at the IOA's Reproduced Sound Conference in the UK. DDS is a technology that uses FIR filters to allow sound designers to control both the near field and far field dispersion of a loudspeaker array using a powerful algorithm fr

Germany - Fohhn Audio launches two new 12" high-powered subwoofer models at this year's Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt. The XS-22 active sub is a new addition to the German manufacturer's X-Series compact subwoofers, whose low weight and state-of-the-art digital technology make them ideal for a range of mobile applications.

The subwoofer features a 12" long excursion speaker, integral 1500W Class D digital amplifier and Fohhn Audio DSPs. Weighing just 26kg, the XS-22 can deliver a max SPL of 127dB and is remarkable for its wide dynamic range and incredible low frequency respons

UK - AC-ET's sister company, A.C. Special Projects Ltd. (ACSP), will be on hand during PLASA Focus: Leeds to discuss how they can provide bespoke lighting, audio and AV installations to the entertainment and architectural sectors.

"ACSP's team of highly experienced project managers can handle all aspects of a project from the initial design concept through to the finished installation - assisting designers and architects with the specification, project supply, installation, commissioning and programming, or any part thereof, delivering clients' projects on time and on budget,&quo

Germany - Wireless Solution Sweden AB will be showing its growing line of G4S products during Prolight + Sound (Hall 11, Stand D80).

The W-DMX G4S software platform includes an improved adaptive frequency hopping algorithm that improves the plug and play use in crowded radio spectrum situations and better avoids interference from Wi-Fi, DECT Phones, Intercom and more. The adaptive frequency hopping technology has been granted a patent in the USA and patent pending in the EU.

G4S also has a new Invisi-Wire MK2 with support for wireless software updates, which will make it possible to

Germany - Xilica Audio Design has a passion for digital audio. That's what they do. While DSP flexibility is important, the focus of their passion is superb audio performance first and foremost. If you care about audio performance and DSP flexibility - in that order - this is the brand you need to know, claims the company.

Recently upgraded for 2013, The Neutrino A Series of digital audio processors have been designed and built based on the audio performance reputation of Xilica's 40-Bit Floating Point DSP Engine. Neutrino brings a new level of audio performance, ease of use and value

Germany - Duran Audio shall be launching the new version of its iOS Control App, Version 2.0, at Prolight and Sound 2013 this week.

The Control App has been designed primarily for users of Duran Audio's Sound Reinforcement range of loudspeakers: AXYS Flex, Scope, Source, Target and Beam Shaping Subwoofers. The app connects to the loudspeakers using a wi-fi to RS485 convertors and the new version supports multiple controllers.

In a live environment the Control App offers engineers and sound designers an easy to use and intuitive interface to access the wide variety of features availa

Germany - At this week's Prolight & Sound, Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands will unveil three new Platinum lamps. The lamps are specifically tailored to the demanding requirements of the touring/stage, studio/theatre and DJ/club segments.

In the touring/stage market it is all about creating impact with powerful lighting, attracting the audience's attention to the right places at the right moment, from no matter which angle. The new Philips Platinum MSD 16 R lamp is a reflector lamp that further builds on the benefits of the current 15 R lamp in terms of compactness, but of

Germany - Well-known for its power management systems, Furman introduce a new sequencer to the European market with even more features and security. As a slim, 1U 16A package it will slide neatly into the top of any 19" rack for both power distribution and switching.

SmartSequencing technology allows large and complex professional A/V systems to be safely powered on and off at the touch of a button or turn of a key, even by non-technical personnel. If you'd rather lock-out this level of control then a series of security covers will lock out the button and sequencing functions and

USA - The quality, clarity and brightness of amusement park attractions, video and image-intensive shows, and exhibitions and virtual design applications take a significant leap forward today with the introduction of the new Christie D4K2560 and Christie D4K3560 projectors.

The new D4K models are the first projectors to combine 4K resolution, high frame rates at 60 frames per second (fps) and three-chip DLP technology. Both the Christie D4K2560 (25,000 centre lumens) and Christie D4K3560 (35,000 centre lumens) provide razor-sharp image detail - and video with smoother motion and trans

Germany - Fohhn Audio previews its latest technological development in digital compact, active, networkable audio systems at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt this week. Fohhn Intelligent Audio Distribution (FIAD) has been specially developed as a result of demands for increasingly compact, lightweight yet powerful active loudspeaker systems. As technology constantly evolves, products are becoming both smaller and more powerful. Flexibility is also key, as is the need for optimal use of resources.

With this in mind, the challenge facing Fohhn engineers has been how to successfully integra

Germany - At ProLight+Sound, Audio-Technica is showing its new AT2020USB+ cardioid condenser microphone - the successor to its popular, easy-to-use AT2020USB model. Equipped with a USB output, the microphone is designed for digitally capturing music or any acoustic audio source employing users' favourite recording software. The AT2020USB+ offers studio-quality articulation and intelligibility suitable for home studio recording, field recording, podcasting and voiceover use.

The AT2020USB+ features a built-in headphone jack with volume control that allows users to directly monitor thei

Germany - Yamaha has announced a major upgrade for its popular StageMix iPad app. Available as a free download from May, the updated app will further enhance its aim of aiding 'Perfect Monitor Mixes in Minutes'.

StageMix was initially launched in 2010, allowing wireless remote control of the M7CL digital console's mixing parameters for the first time. It was an instant hit with engineers, providing unprecedented monitor setup freedom and flexibility. Followed by StageMix for the LS9 in 2011, and the CL series in 2012, all three types are exceptionally popular with Yamaha users, being

Germany - At ProLight+ Sound this week, Allen & Heath will unveil Qu-16, a brand new compact digital mixer with a professional feature set and an entry-level price tag, packaged in a stylish 19" rack size. Inheriting technology from the acclaimed GLD and iLive digital mixing systems, Qu-16 features total recall of settings (including 17 motorised faders and digitally controlled preamps), an intuitive Touchscreen, Qu-Drive integrated multi-track recorder, dSNAKE for remote I/O and personal monitoring, multi-channel USB streaming to Mac, Qu-Pad control app, and iLive's renowned FX li

Germany - Solid State Logic has announced the launch of Live, the first SSL console for live sound production at Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound 2013 (Hall 5.1, Stand B.73).

"So many people have been asking us to make a console for live for so long and the time has come," states Antony David, managing director at SSL. "It has been a couple of years in the making because we like to get things right at SSL and we are very confident that we have created a console engineers will fall in love with. It is very exciting to be entering a completely new area of the industry, with a

Germany - Philips is continuing the Showline LED revolution with the worldwide debut of a game-changing LED strobe luminaire at Prolight + Sound 2013. Showing in Hall 11, Stand D73, Philips will unveil the SL NITRO 510, a cutting-edge, LED- based strobe that provides intense bursts of light and dynamic effects with over 1300 high-powered LEDs that ensure maximum output and even distribution of light.

"The SL NITRO 510 is extremely unique and more versatile than any other strobe currently on the market," began Brad Schiller, Showline product marketing manager. "It uses l

Germany - At ProLight+Sound, Panasonic are presenting a host of new display and projector innovations which answer specifically needs of the exhibition rental market and professional staging and events specialists. Visitors to the Panasonic stand will be able to meet Panasonic technical experts who will demonstrate applications, discuss solutions and answer questions.

Jan Markus Jahn, director of visual systems solutions business unit of Panasonic Systems Communication Company, explains "Panasonic will show display solutions that are at the very forefront of new technology and sh

UK - Automation specialist Kinesys has announced a new Positioning & Ethernet option for its advanced digital chain hoist controller system, DigiHoist.

DigiHoist, known as one of the most flexible and safe chain hoist control systems currently on the market, has just increased its adaptability with this Positioning and Ethernet option.

It allows DigiHoist controllers to offer accurate chain hoist positioning via encoders which are installed in the chain hoists under the unit's control.

Encoder options include Quadrature Incremental and SSI Absolute. For historical compatibility, t

Germany - ProLight+Sound 2013 sees console manufacturer DiGiCo significantly raise the sonic capabilities of its SD9 and SD11 digital mixing consoles.

"In 2012, to celebrate 40 years of console manufacturing, we unleashed some more Stealth Digital Processing FPGA power to our SD Range of consoles," says DiGiCo managing director James Gordon. "This saw the SD9 become Supercharged, increasing facilities and processing power at no additional cost to new or existing customers."

To mark this significant achievement, DiGiCo also created a special package, which include

UK - With a range from 6.5° to 50° the Sharpy Wash is designed by the Clay Paky optical lab to be the flip-side to the Sharpy coin. The 330W lamp equals the output of a 1000W luminaire and weighing in at only 18.5 Kg it is the ideal tourable unit.

Ambersphere Solutions' MD, Glyn O'Donoghue is in no doubt about the level of interest generated by this little weapon, "As Clay Paky's exclusive distributor we know that one of their strengths is that they consult with real lighting designers to specify the feature set of their new fixtures; the Sharpy, and now the Sharpy Wash,

Germany - ETC is showing a wide range of new and updated products at this year's Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt. The launch of a new ETC lighting control desk, new software and new ETC lighting fixtures are a popular attraction; while stand visitors enjoy regular live presentations from ETC's Layers of Light Theatre.

Visitors saw the launch of: Eos Titanium control desk (known as Ti), which takes the place of ETC's flagship Eos at the head of the product line, with new hardware and features that make designing and programming even easier; Eos software v2.0, which introduces a new magic

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