USA - Dataton and their North American partner, Show Sage LLC, will be demonstrating version 5 of WATCHOUT multi-display production and playback system at LDI.

Jim Testa, Show Sage's president, explains, "As Dataton's North American distributor we are pleased to be spearheading the introduction of WATCHOUT version 5 to LDI attendees. Already recognized as the number one multi-display software solution for the industry, WATCHOUT version 5 offers many new advantages to our customers including enhanced live interaction and a significantly reduced cost per display channel.

"We

UK - The d&b audiotechnik benchmark E-Series comprises some of the smallest loudspeakers within the Black range of products. In order to expand the offering within this series, d&b is launching the new E4and E5 loudspeakers that size wise fit below the recently launched E6,the successor for the venerable little E3. The E4 will be available from November 2011, while the release of the E5 is scheduled for January 2012.

The E4 and E5, the latter being a new design for the popular E0, are lightweight two-way passive loudspeakers that employ a 4" and 5" LF driver respectively and

UK - RCF will augment the targeted product range it plans to present at xSolutions 2011 (19-20 October, ExCeL London) by extending the family of VSA vertical digitally-steerable array columns.

At the recent PLASA Show, the company launched its smaller VSA 850 and VSA 1250 for the first time, complementing the original VSA 2050 - and such was the impact created that they have decided to give them a second airing at the ExCel.

"This entire show is about providing creative solutions for AV specialists and M&E consultants - and this will present them with a number of alternative so

Czech Republic - Anolis and Robe exhibited at the designblok11 in Prague, a dynamic high profile expo highlighting creative ideas and innovative concepts across all areas of the design world - from street furniture to fashion, interiors to theatre sets, architecture to furniture.

The six day event was staged at the Futurama Office Park in Karlin, one of the liveliest and most vibrant areas of Prague.

Jiri Baros, Anolis & Robe's marketing and communications manager says, "It was really good for us to be represented amongst the top designers from all over Europe. designblok is no

UK - The inaugural XSolutions in London will see Sennheiser UK bringing a selected range of own brand and distributed products to this new AV technology based event.

Having announced the full availability of all Channel 38 capable wireless ranges at PLASA2011, examples of Sennheiser's G3 2000 Series and 3000/5000 Series products will be on display at XSolutions. Sennheiser now offers a comprehensive selection of Channel 38 compatible choices with evolution G3 GB systems tuning from 606 to 648 MHz, 2000 GBW Series tuning from 606 to 678 MHz and 3000/5000 Series tuning from 606 to 790 M

Russia - Held from 15-18 September at the Culture Exhibition Centre Sokolniki, Music Moscow is an annual entertainment technology trade show that attracts thousands of visitors from across Russia and the CIS.

This year, Martin Professional was represented via its Russian office, which opened in Moscow in 2010, and was supported by Martin headquarter personnel including Martin area sales manager Peter Dahlin and Martin product managers Paul Pelletier and Peter Skytte, who conducted product demonstrations and master classes.

"Thanks to their efforts as well as those of our Russia

UK - MilTec (UK) Ltd will be showing a mixture of old favourites and new LED Lighting products at the Showman's Show. The venue is the Newbury Showground on 19 -20 October.

Portable products will feature heavily on the stand with a new high powered battery uplighter on show for the first time. The ULite6000 is bright enough to light trees and architectural features without the need for cabling.

Moving heads are now an affordable option with the EPW dual function wash/spot.

For exterior lighting there will be a range of LED battens and PARcans. These IP65 rated units provide colour

USA - Apollo Design Technology will be displaying Multiform's latest GII range of LED lighting products at LDI 2011 in Orlando where their booth will be staffed by Joel Nichols, Jeff Mateer and Melissa Irk.

Multiform's MultiSpot GII HP3 and MultiSpot GII HP5 high powered professional fixtures are housed in a waterproof diecast and extruded aluminium chassis using 5 Pin XLR and Neutrik PowerCon connectors for internal and rental applications. By fitting an optional conversion kit using cable glands and hard wired cables the devices meet the IP65 specification for permanent external use

Sweden - Wireless Solution Sweden has announced the latest addition to the G4 line, the W-DMX BlackBox MK2, launched during PLASA and shipping Q4 2011.

The BlackBox MK2 contains all of the features of the G4 line including the ability to repair corrupted data creating maximum security by running on dual band (2.4GHz and 5.8GHz) as well as creating a backup duplicate of the signal.

New features in the MK2 include: Built in Quick Lock; DIN RAIL prepared, rack and truss mountable; Both 5-Pin and 3-Pin DMX Connectors for both IN and OUT; Built-in RDM Controller supporting RDM by Cable a

USA - Prism Projection will be offering attendees at LDI 2011 the opportunity to see the next generation of lighting technology with "not only a product launch but also a head to head comparison of source technologies". With the launch of the third generation RevEAL Studio Fresnel 3 (SF3) Prism expands their RevEAL line of products by offering designers yet another way to use LED technology as their primary source within a familiar fixture format.

"Many lighting designers consider the 750-Watt Source Four as a benchmark when comparing lights," notes Garrett Young,

Denmark - Martin Professional has recently made available version 2.1.0 software for the family of P3 system controllers for LED screens. Compatible with the Martin P3-100, P3-200 and P3-PC System Controllers, the free-of-charge software includes a host of new features and improvements.

One of the key new software features is CAD Mapping Background, an ergonomic feature that makes P3 system controllers even easier to use. CAD Mapping Background allows users to import a CAD drawing (stage, building, etc.) and then map LED video panels directly onto the drawing without the need to measu

UK / Sweden - Global Design Solutions (GDS) has partnered with LumenRadio to bring CRMX wireless DMX to their LiteWare product line. The LiteWare UL and HO products have featured integrated wireless DMX from W-DMX and ShowDMX in the past, and are now available for immediate shipment with integrated CRMX technology, offering GDS customer advanced wireless DMX functionality.

"The reliability and frame integrity of LumenRadio's CRMX technology enabled us to enhance and expand upon features such as wireless firmware upgrades and wireless LED color calibration. These are important par

USA - J.R.Clancy will showcase its most recent advance in theatrical rigging at LDI 2011 in Orlando later this month.

Clancy's new PowerLine line shaft hoist features a lighter backbone than the standard line shaft, making it easier to install with no reduction in strength or durability. The new hoist brings users an expanded choice of brake options(electric or over speed) and drums (3/16" or ΒΌ") to meet virtually any standard application. The PowerLine series includes Clancy's heavy-duty transmissions and universal joints for longevity and safety.

"PowerLine has imp

USA - Parasol Advanced Systems of Vancouver will be showcasing its new KLR System (Kinetic Light Ring) during LDI 2011in Orlando. The system will be demonstrated with 12 Clay Paky Sharpys.

The KLR system is an alternate means of moving the source point of a number of automated lighting fixtures along a pre-defined, circular path. The KLR system is based on a patent application filed by Parasol earlier this year.

Parasol's various systems can be scaled for all types of applications, ranging from small clubs (lights under 80 lbs.) all the way to large outdoor systems capable of handli

USA - Community Professional Loudspeakers has introduced three new products to its VLF Series of Versatile Low Frequency systems. The dual 8-inch VLF208LV, the single 15-inch VLF115 and the single 18-inch VLF118 join the existing VLF products to create a comprehensive family of high performance subwoofers featuring a compact, low profile design.

The new VLF208LV, a dual 8-inch in a larger volume enclosure than the ultra-compact VLF208, is designed for applications that require the lowest frequencies from a slim-profile design. With a birch-ply enclosure measuring just 10 x 21.75 x 21.

USA - SeaChanger is expanding its product line with three new luminaires all using a highly efficient 575W HMI lamp. The new 24,000 lumen SeaChanger HMI will be on display in SeaChanger's booth at LDI 2011 in Orlando this month. The SeaChanger HMI fixtures join the current SeaChanger range that employs tungsten and plasma light sources. The SeaChanger HMI is available in Profile, Wash, and Exterior-rated models.

Like other SeaChanger units, the SeaChanger HMI luminaire utilizes ETC Source Four Ellipsoidal components, making it compatible with all the standard accessories such as ETC S

USA - Clear-Com is exhibiting the new HME DX210 at this year's AES 2011 in NYC. The 2.4-GHz-band wireless intercom system delivers "exceptional sound clarity and reliable, interference-free connection to audio professionals that need to communicate with their production team". With two communication channels, improved wired system connections and simple-to-use operations, the HME DX210 provides great flexibility and value for fixed installations and tour productions, says the company.

The HME DX210 is a robust wireless system with a rugged-yet-lightweight design. With two ch

USA - Acuity Brands is introducing the newest Pathway Connectivity DMX-over-Ethernet product, the Pathport Quattro. This product provides real-time, interoperability solutions between sophisticated lighting control systems. A compact, four-port node, the Pathport Quattro product runs on Power-over-Ethernet, making it suitable for truss, desktop or wall mount installation, as well as 19" rack mounting. Recently acquired by the company, Pathway designs and manufactures electronics that enable lighting control systems to communicate with intelligent lighting fixtures and power devices

USA - Italian lighting manufacturer LDR will celebrate the sale of its 1000th Canto followspot in the US market next week at the annual LDI tradeshow.

LDR introduced the Canto followspot to the US market thorough Ballantyne Strong in 2006. Five years on, and 1000 units later, the Canto followspot has set a new standard in the medium-throw followspot professional market, says the company.

"A special thanks goes to Paul Rabinovitz and John Luhrs from Ballantyne Strong and to all of the Strong team that has contributed to reaching this milestone " says LDR's co-founder Fabian

USA - At AES in New York, Outline highlighted the GTO-DF, the newest member of the GTO (Grand Touring Outline) Series of line array speakers. First introduced at PLASA 2011, the GTO-DF is designed to provide exceptionally high-quality sound to the first several rows of the audience at an event, filling the sonic gap often experienced by event attendees who are seated near the stage.

"The GTO-DF rounds out the performance coverage of the highly regarded GTO line array speaker systems," says Tom Bensen, senior vice president and managing director of Outline North America. &quo

USA - Following the popularity of ETC's iRFR application for Apple's iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, ETC has developed a similar application for Android devices - the aRFR. The aRFR offers the same functionality as the iRFR and at the same price.

The app allows users to turn any mobile device into a touchscreen-based remote controller for Eos- and Congo-family control desks, Eos and Ion Remote Processor Units (RPUs) and the Congo Light Server.

Any user can download the programme without factory hardware. Security controls provided in the app prevent unauthorised access to lighting cont

USA - At AES 2011 in New York, Renkus-Heinz unveiled two major enhancements to its family of digital beam steering loudspeaker products.

The IC8R-II is "a major evolutionary update" to the Iconyx range, introducing significant performance improvement over its predecessor, the IC8R, combining a new Triple Tweeter High Frequency Array Coax with the equally new RHAON [Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network] v1.8 beam steering module.

The new Triple Tweeter design creates a continuous, close spaced high frequency line source that pushes the onset of gradient lobes out past 10Kh

USA - At LDI this month, Robert Juliat will be showing the 85W Aledin 330LF LED Wash fresnel, a complement to the company's award-winning Aledin 630SX LED Profile Framing Spot. "The popularity of the Aledin wash has grown quickly as good reports spread about TV studios, exhibition halls and theaters taking advantage of its many qualities," says Robert Juliat's Fred Lindauer.

"Customer feedback finds the Aledin wash to be a very powerful LED product which produces an even beam over a spread range of 17 - 96 degrees (field angle), and since it uses a true Fresnel lens, th

USA - In just the few weeks since PLASA, CAST has prepared two new demonstrations to be seen for the first time during LDI this monbth. Visitors will witness the 3D Cue Paths available in BlackTrax 3D, as well as a Beta version of wysiwyg R28.

BlackTrax 3D is a fully operational, fully integrated, fully realtime tracking system. Using a new proprietary LED-IR Beacon, which is worn or otherwise attached to an object or person, BlackTrax 3D uses special static motion capture cameras to accurately pinpoint and track the movements of the tagged object or person (or multiple objects or peo

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