The Netherlands - Dutch audio innovator Alcons Audio will be showcasing its latest pro-ribbon sound system innovations at the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam.

The relatively wide scope of the show enables Alcons Audio to display its broad portfolio of system solutions: On booth 6-N148, Alcons presents a selected choice of its point-source, point-source array, line-source and line-array sound systems, based around the company's patented Pro-Ribbon technology and its ongoing pursuit of audio perfection.

The main focus will be on the RR12 point-source array: with s

UK - Adastra has announced the introduction of a brand new range of 100V line mixer amplifiers and slave amplifiers, designed specifically with the installer in mind. All CM and RM mixer-amplifiers feature integral USB/SD audio players, as well as individual microphone and auxiliary channels for maximum flexibility.

CS and RS slave models range from 60W to 360W, delivering stable, reliable power to multiple speaker systems, the company says. SMD circuit technology ensures dependable operation with options for DC battery power and low impedance outputs. All RM and RS models are provide

The Netherlands - At this year's Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam, Lawo presents in hall 7 on booth T220 their current product highlights.

In the field of video, Lawo presents the Lawo V - link 4 in its current version. This device is the professional broadcast tool for signal contribution, distribution and remote production via qualified LAN and WAN structures. V-link4 provides video-over-IP coding, signal processing and a video/audio lip sync measuring system - all in a compact tool. This gives more space in the rack, increases flexibility and saves setup-time and production c

UK / USA - Allen & Heath has introduced the 30 in / 24 out Qu-24 to its Qu series of compact digital mixers, which also includes the rack mountable Qu-16. Qu-24 features total recall of settings (including 25 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 library to deliver class-leading audio quality.

Qu-24 features a dedicated fader per mic input channel, 24 mic/line inputs, three stere

USA - Midas unveiled the M32 digital mixing console at the 2014 NAMM Show this week. The new M32 is a 40-input digital mixer with a host of connectivity options "sure to appeal to audio professionals in need of advanced live sound and recording solutions".

The M32 features the same award-winning mic preamplifiers as the PRO Series consoles and "1-million lifecycle" Midas Pro Faders. The new console is 96 kHz ready and features 192 kHz AD/DA converters.

The mixer also features Ultranet for "Acoustic Integration" with the new Turbosound iQ Series active l

France - LumenRadio reports that their CRMX OEM modules will be available as standard in Ayton's new interior architectural luminare, the MADesign fixture.

MADesign combines an original conception of a sleek design together with new RGBW sources and 45 mm high performance optics, which allows an infinite palette of rich pastel or saturated colors. The upper part of the fixture has 5 individually adjustable spotlights and a backlight device is present on the rear of the fixture.

MADesign was displayed in Ayrton's stand during the recent LDI Show in Las Vegas and received great intere

USA - At NAMM 2014, API introduced two new members of its acclaimed 500-series modular signal processing line: the 505 DI direct input and the 565 filter bank. Both modules possess API's "legendary sound" and fit all 500-series chassis, including the API Lunchbox and the API 1608 small-format analogue console.

The 505 DI includes gain control, adjustable tone control, a bright switch, a 20dB pad, switchable 100/400k Ohm load impedance, and Thru connectivity. Like the console-based API 205L, the 505 DI is specifically designed to accept a guitar, bass or keyboard direct input

USA - Studiomaster showcased the new Venture Series high performance ultra-compact professional reinforcement cabinets for the very first time at NAMM.

Available in both active and passive variants, Venture is Studiomaster's premier foray into the premium quality / compact PA product class, and represents outstanding performance and value for money, says the company. Director of R&D, Paul Belcher, states, "The performance and quality of the Venture Series matches any 1000 watt compact PA speaker currently available, and at a very competitive price. We engaged in a long testing pr

USA / Europe - ADJ has released the higher powered Monster Beam, 25W LED Moonflower, offering thicker beams in red, green, blue, white and now amber.

The Moonflower effect has always been one of the most popular effects among DJs, nightclubs, bars, roller rinks and bowling centres because of its ease-of-use and colourful, moving beams of light that help create excitement for any type of party.

The new Monster Beam takes your lightshow to the next level with a higher capacity LED engine than any other ADJ Moonflower to date, says the company. In fact, this fixture boasts a massive 25

USA - RGB Lights, the creators of FlexiFlex, has announced that on 3 December 2013, the US Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent Number US 8,599,104 B2, entitled 'Modular Lighting and Video Apparatus', for FlexiFlex, which was invented by Brett A. Gardner. The patent, assigned to RGB Lights Inc, covers the company's modular flexible panels for mounting lighting strands which RGB Lights Inc produces out of Lincolnwood, Illinois.

"We are very excited about officially being issued the FlexiFlex patent," says Brett Gardner, RGB Lights' founder. "We look forward to conti

The Netherlands - displayLED, home of the digiLED screen brand, will demonstrate some of the creative opportunities offered by its latest generation of LED display technology at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), Amsterdam, from 4-6 February.

digiFLEX 6mm & bendy truss: The award winning magnetic digiFLEX screen surface will be coupled with a new innovative bendy truss that enables cost-effective installations of video tickers and creative curves. This brand new concept is a must see for both interior space and set designers.

HRi 3.5mm: It's not about the highest resolution, rather th

Germany - The SW12 is a direct-radiating subwoofer for use with system amplifiers. The compact bass reflex system weighs only 23 kg (50.8 lbs) has a 12" cone driver with a 4" voice coil and a power handling of 1,000 / 2,000 W (RMS / programme). Due to its linear tuning, the SW12 produces a controlled lowrange down to below 40 Hz.

The high-power SW12 is acoustically compatible with the larger SW18 and SW28 subwoofers on the system amplifiers. Which means that their phase and frequency responses are virtually identical. Electrically the SW12 is ready for the cardioid operation

Japan - Yamaha has introduced the new generation of MG Series compact mixing consoles. With a flexible lineup of completely re-designed consoles suitable for both portable and installation applications offering varying input and processing capabilities, these new MG mixers put an emphasis on sound quality combined with a level of reliability and performance that have made this series an industry standard, says the company.

Featuring five standard models ranging from six to twenty inputs, and five XU models featuring onboard SPX effect processors, the new series comprises a versatile l

USA - Doughty Engineering will be showcasing its family of Trigger and Quick Trigger Clamps at this year's PLASA Focus in Nashville, Tennessee. Visitors to booth #313 will be able to see for themselves how the range, which launched in 1998 with the Trigger Clamp and led to the first Quick Trigger Clamp in 2001, has developed.

Julian Chiverton, sales director for Doughty, said, "Over the past 13 years Doughty Engineering has expanded the range of Quick Trigger clamps, that first Slimline Quick Trigger leading to the Titan in 2007 and the Baby version in 2012."

The Baby Quic

The Netherlands - Coda Audio GmbH will be exhibiting its full range of high quality sound reinforcement products at ISE 2014, which deliver "exceptional audio quality to any installed audio project".

Products range from the compact D- and G3000 -Series, which are designed for a wide range of distributed systems where high quality, short-throw sound is required; through the CoRAY and G500 ranges for medium-sized venues, to the ViRAY and G700 systems which deliver "exceptional sound quality for large theatres, clubs, houses of worship and concert venues".

The compa

UK - Live entertainment sustainability consultancy :entertaining sustainability is partnering with energy measurement experts Measure My Energy to provide their full range of sophisticated, web-enabled smart energy meters.

The system, which is perfectly adapted for use in either performing arts buildings or supply chain warehouses has been developed to deliver easy-to-read live consumption information for electricity, water and gas direct to buildings or facilities managers securely over the internet.

The information gathered can help drive down energy use by identifying exact wasta

The Netherlands - Powersoft will make clever use of its display area, as each power amp line will show integrated technology, with control software and third-party plug-ins - connecting the products with their key applications.

Foremost among these will be the award winning Ottocanali 12K4, one of the most powerful 8-channel amplifiers on the market, offering a wide range of system control and monitoring functions in 2RU.

Also on show will be the Ottocanali 1204 DSP+ETH, the Duecanali 5204 DSP+AESOP 2-channel power amp and the M50Q DSP + AESOP 4-channel amp, as well as various amp m

The Netherlands - Roland Systems Group is launching the VR-3EX - the latest addition to the popular VR Series of 'all in one' A/V mixers, adding to a growing line up of AV mixers for live production, web streaming and recording from Roland. The innovative design of the VR-3EX incorporates a video switcher, audio mixer, touchscreen preview monitor and streaming-ready USB output all in a single unit.

Expanding the feature set of the Roland VR-3, the VR-3EX boasts 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, built-in scaling with resolutions up to 1080p and WUXGA, HDCP support, a full 18-channel digit

The Netherlands - Solid State Logic will showcase the SSL Live console at the 2014 ISE show (Stand 7.H18).

"Industry reaction to the arrival of SSL in live sound has been extremely encouraging," states Antony David, managing director at SSL. "Much of the initial attention has centred on the superb sound of the console and the excellent ergonomics it offers to engineers, but the console also delivers from a technical integration perspective.

"The combination of versatile inbuilt and remote connectivity, generous processing capability and extremely flexible console

Spain / The Netherlands - Among all the products for AV installers and integrators that Work is presenting at ISE 2014 (stand 7-M176), UDA 16, the array configuration column, is "probably the crown jewel", the company says.

"This new concept of column loudspeaker with line array shape provides many advantages for integrators: controlled beamwidth for almost all frequencies reproduced by the column which leads not only to minimise undesirable effects induced by walls and ceiling reflections (reverbs and echoes) but also to excellent results in reverberant acoustic condit

UK - Lamp and LED lighting specialist CLD Distribution has announced a comprehensive new range of retrofittable direct replacement LED light sources called Integral.

This reflects the growing demand for LED technology across a broad range of industrial, commercial and domestic sectors, and CLD's focus on staying at the forefront of this fast changing world by offering the most innovative and high quality LED lighting solutions. These help save money and the environment.

The Integral LED lamps are constructed using cutting-edge LED technology and the best components available, which

The Netherlands - Christie will feature three upgraded Christie G Series projectors to its powerful, industry-leading 1-chip DLP line-up at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam. Providing 6,000 lumens and WXGA/HD/WUXGA resolution, the three new Christie G Series models raise the benchmark of single-lamp, high brightness 1-chip DLP performance at a low ownership cost, says the c ompany.

Also debuting at ISE is the Christie Q Series. The 1-chip DLP projector powerhouse with a sophisticated design delivers best-in-class performance with brightness options ranging from 8,

USA - The EWDMX IP Transceiver is a wireless DMX transmitter/receiver and the next generation of powerful wireless DMX control from Elation Professional. Compatible with all previous Elation EWDMX and W-DMX products, this new unit offers full RDM support and comes in an IP65-rated enclosure for outdoor use.

The EWDMX IP uses W-DMX G4 protocol for reliable dual band operation and is an easy way to connect remote fixtures to a DMX system. It offers a fast and easy way of connecting and setting up a lighting system and is especially useful for a lighting system with hard to get at fixtur

The Netherlands - Audio-Technica (ISE Booth C90, Hall 3) is to show its new range of updated M-Series professional monitor headphones and recently unveiled BP894 headset at ISE2014 at Amsterdam's RAI venue between 2-4 February. The new products take pride of place alongside existing Audio-Technica wireless and installation products from its widely-used Unipoint and Engineered Sound lines.

Taking cues from the sound and proprietary design of the company's ATH-M50 professional monitor headphones, the new ATH-M20x, ATH-M30x and ATH-M40x deliver accurate audio and outstanding comfort, per

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