Germany - Current HD picture signals are demanding and require a high data rate. Transmission distances beyond 10m are therefore often fraught with problems.

With the new HDMI-over-Fibre system from German manufacturer Cardinal, DVM signals with a maximum resolution of 4K x 2K - including RS232 and infrared data - can be transmitted hassle free over distances of up to 300 m via an OM3 multimode line.

The robust and compact housing (known from the DVM- 120 active series) is available in two versions: as stand-alone housing with the dimensions of 68 x 36 x 145 mm, as installation housing to fit into the modular SYSBOXX frame or the 19" SYSPANEL 5XL panel for audio distribution.

The connectors for the power supply, HDMI and IR/ RS232 have been designed as robust HICON all-metal versions and are thus perfectly suitable for the tough use "on the road".

"Our

USA - The new Versa Hinge from TRUSST can work as a corner connector for square or triangular conical truss as well as standard 12" bolt plate truss, making it one of the most versatile hinges in the industry.

This exclusive compatibility with multi styles of truss gives lighting/staging installers unprecedented speed and convenience in setting up their rigs, noted Kenny Miller, product manager for TRUSST. "The Versa Hinge is a real game changer in that it eliminates the hassle of having to carry around different hinges - or reaching for a hinge, only to find it's not compatible with the truss you're using.

With just this one versatile hinge in your arsenal, you can connect the corners of virtually any truss you're building your rig with -- which is why we call it the Versa Hinge," said Miller.

The Versa Hinge also lives up to its name in that it offers the fl

USA - Elation Professional's new SixBar Series of versatile colour-changing LED battens features a revolutionary six-colour LED multi-chip that provides a creative colour boost to the lighting designer toolbox.

Useful for production applications or installations as a wash light, uplight, wall/cyc wash, accent lighting, direct view pixel strip and more, the SixBar's high-power single lens RGBWA+UV LEDs offer an expanded palette of colours, including stunning ambers, true whites and even an ultraviolet effect.

Available in two versions - the SixBar 500 with six12W LEDs and the SixBar 1000 with 12 12W LEDs - both luminaires spread light at 30° beam angles and feature individual LED control for greater design possibilities. Both the SixBar 500 and SixBar 1000 are capable of smooth dimming from 0-100% and include a selection of variable dimming curves for faster programming. A

Germany - Elation Professional has never headed to a trade show with such a complete line-up of professional lighting and video products as it has for this year's Prolight + Sound show. The number of new technologies optimized for professional stage applications to be shown at Stand D50 in Hall 11 is a testament to the company's R&D prowess and position as a major player in the professional lighting market, says the company.

From flexible hybrid moving heads to a raft of new LED spots, battens, wash lights, strobes and LED panels, not to mention the award-winning Sniper hybrid multi-effect light, Elation is "set for a record setting show".

New luminaires in the company's Platinum range of professional moving heads will feature including the world premiere of the Platinum WFX, a new wash effects luminaire with full range zoom; and the European premiere of the hybrid P

UK / Germany - Prolight+Sound 2015 (15-18 April) will see a raft of new product launches from Inspired Audio. A year ago the company previewed its intention to broaden its offer from a live sound based range to encompass products for portable sound and fixed installation. The 2015 show will deliver the production-ready products that will deliver on that promise, the company says.

Portable products aimed at all aspects of live performance will be represented in the form of the MQ series, which features three full range enclosures. The MQ12 and MQ15 enclosures feature mid/bass cone drivers, with 3.5" aluminium voice coils for improved transient response, and neodymium magnet structures for reduced weight, combined with 1.4" exit compression drivers mounted on CD waveguides. The enclosures have a front trapezoid section, combined with a rear wedge angle to enable them to

Germany - This year at Prolight+Sound, Frankfurt, lighting control specialist Visual Productions will officially launch the availability of three new products. The Dutch manufacturer will be located on its own stand in Hall 11 within the show area of the company's German distributor, LMP. These new products will also be highlighted in the LMP "New Product" area and available from their stock after the show.

Showing will be the QuadCore - a new solid-state lighting controller in the CueCore family. It features 2,048 DMX channels across 4 DMX outputs. The on-board flash memory allows for storing DMX shows. Playback can be fully automated and triggered by various IP based protocols.

The QuadCore is bundled with the CueluxPro software-based lighting control desk and includes a 4-universe license of CueluxPro. Larger universe numbers are achieved by stacking

Germany - d&b audiotechnik will launch two new products and a significant software update at Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt next month. The announcements aim to keep d&b at the forefront of the touring and installation markets.

The new products include the D20, the latest addition to the company's four channel amplifier family, and the MAX2, a flexible 15" stage monitor. The software update is a new ArrayCalc feature for d&b line arrays.

"The only way leading companies such as d&b can retain their market position is through constant innovation, meeting the demands of the market and more importantly the satisfaction of their customers," says Sabina Berloffa, director of marketing and product Management at d&b audiotechnik.

"Prolight+Sound is such an important show for us. This year, we're launching some really excellent new products, which elevate the quali

UK - KV2 Audio's philosophy has always been to embrace the principles of point source speaker system design to provide optimum sound quality and coverage for applications and audiences of all sizes.

Up until now, their VHD2.0 Large Format Point Source System had been the company's flagship, with the capability of covering crowds in excess of 10,000 people with just one or two enclosures per side. The challenge for KV2 in building even larger point source systems for audiences of 50,000 people plus, was to reproduce the low mid energy that certain line arrays provide though the summing of multiple drivers, while maintaining the key benefits of point source technology, being minimal destructive interference in the higher frequency range and accurate impulse response.

George Krampera and his team of highly skilled engineers have overcome those challenges with the development of K

USA - The Next NXT-1 moving head LED display from Chauvet Professional combines fast pan/tilt movement with a tight 6° beam angle to create "brilliant in-motion eye candy displays" that will mesmerize audiences at concerts, festivals and live productions of all types.

The Next NXT-1 is powered by high-performance 4-in-1 (red, green, blue, white) Osram LEDs, configured in 5 rows of 5, which produce a monstrous 15,500 lux at 5 meters. This ultra-bright output allows its sharp pixel-mapped images to cut through haze and washes on stage and -- combined with its extremely narrow beam angle -- deliver maximum punch at long throws, when used as an LED wash, making it suitable for concert/touring applications.

The Next NXT-1 was engineered to make the programming process fast and easy for users of all technical skill levels. The panel is equipped with a "virtual-gob

World - DPA Microphones has launched a new worldwide 'Trade Up to d:fine' campaign, running from now until 30 April, 2015.

As part of the campaign, anyone who buys a new DPA d:fine Headset Microphone will receive a rebate of $100 USD (or near-equivalent in local currency) provided they trade in an existing non-DPA headset microphone. All other headset microphones can be traded in - it doesn't matter what make or model. Participants can also trade in as many microphones as they like, provided they replace each one with a new d:fine.

"This is the ideal opportunity for people to get closer to the DPA Microphones' quality and upgrade the tools they need most," says DPA CEO Christian Poulsen. "Our microphones deliver the ultimate in speech reproduction, musicality and reliability. We hope to encourage more artists and sound professionals to try them because we are co

Germany - Studiomaster will launch the digiLiVE ultra-compact digital audio mixer - a hybrid concept fully marrying the advantages of hardware / touch-screen control surface and remote tablet operation - simultaneously at Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound (15-18 April, Frankfurt).

digiLiVE 16, a 16 input - 16 bus - 8 output digital audio mixer, sports a control surface integrating a 7" Android driven high-resolution touch-screen and eight motorized 100mm fader operation, alongside fully remote (iOS and Android) tablet operation. With an anticipated price point well below £1000 / €1500, this versatile professionally specified mixer has target applications across the pro-audio and MI sectors, being equally attractive to gigging musicians, small venues, dry hire and installation companies. As such, the company will be showing the new mixers on its stands in both the Proligh

UK - Allen & Heath has released a major firmware upgrade for its Qu series of compact digital mixers, paired with key enhancements to the Qu-Pad and Qu-You apps.

V1.7 ArcLight firmware now allows up to two iPads running Qu-Pad to be connected to a Qu mixer at the same time. New features in Qu-Pad include saving and recall of processing and FX libraries, a third custom layer for easy access to any combination of inputs, mixes, DCAs, Mute Groups or SoftKeys, full control over key FX parameters, the ability to store and recall scenes, plus access to the mixer SoftKeys. Master PEQ, GEQ and compressor settings have been added to the Qu-You personal monitoring app, allowing performers further control over their own mixes.

V1.7 ArcLight also makes a channel Ducker available on all channels, inputs and stereo groups, adding to Qu's appeal in applications such as conferencing, educatio

UK - Fulcrum Projects is launching its unique cable management flooring system to the live events and exhibition sectors. The unique low profile system brings a new approach to cable management for expo environments and temporary events of all kinds, offering complete flexibility and access when it comes to underfloor cabling for power and data. Fulcrum's Infofloor complements company's existing extensive range of power distribution equipment and adds another element to Fulcrum's long standing status as a leading provider of technical services for live events.

At just 50mm high, Fulcrum's cable management floor is a unique grid system with channels to house the cables which can be accessed at any time; meaning different disciplines can work alongside each other during the build and break down and changes can be made in positioning of technical equipment and furniture.

Germany - Lawo will present IP-based audio, video and network solutions for theatre and live applications in Frankfurt (Hall 8.0 / Booth B50). On show will be numerous Lawo products natively equipped with SMPTE 2022 and Ravenna/AES67 demonstrated in a fully operational setup, including the new mc²36 console designed for live performance applications utilizing RAVENNA and MADI, as well as both V-line and A-line video and audio processing and routing devices.

The new mc²36 is a Ravenna-based all-in-one mixing desk with a comprehensive feature set that covers theatre, house of worship, live and install applications. It delivers Lawo's high quality and reliability along with extensive routing options and flexible performance capabilities. Since it is natively equipped with Ravenna/AES67 technology, the mc²36 integrates seamlessly into IP infrastructures, which is indispensable fo

Germany - UK-based instrumentation specialist Mantracourt has announced that its BroadWeigh wireless load monitoring system is to be exhibited at the Prolight+Sound exhibition in Frankfurt (15-18 April).

Mantracourt's technical partners AC Entertainment (Hall 9, Stand D47), Hof Alutec (Hall 9, Stand D60) and Louis Reyners (Hall 9, Stand E95) will be exhibiting at this event and visitors will have the opportunity to experience a full demonstration of the BroadWeigh system and meet key staff from Mantracourt.

The BroadWeigh portable wireless system offers real-time, simple, effective and accurate load monitoring for rigging professionals, safety officials and site managers enabling them to monitor and log the precise loads on any given rigging point.

"We are very pleased to be attending this show," says Kelly Voysey, marketing manager. "The entertainment sector

Germany - At Frankfurt next month, Eaton will introduce the FLX console, part of the Zero 88 Series.

The company says: "It's clean, straightforward, intuitive user Interface offers tools like Patch Wizard and Auto Palettes to consolidate all the prep work, leaving LDs, programmers and operators free to work faster and more harmoniously."

FLX offers 2,048 freely assignable control channels with no fixture patch limitations and is supported by four rotary encoders, 24 dedicated playback faders (with 10 pages) and four UDK's (User Definable Keys).

FLX uses Fe-RAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) to store every button press in real-time and ensure that every second of the work is saved without any battery backup.

Additional USB wings - each with 24 more playback faders - can be added via USBs positioned all around the desk - for complete convenience and full flex

Germany - Avolites will launch its live control-focused Arena console at Prolight+Sound 2015 in Frankfurt. Offering "more live control than ever before", the Avolites Arena is designed for festivals, theatres and anywhere that a larger control surface is required. It combines the popular interface of the Tiger Touch II with 30 additional Playback faders and expanded live control options and features.

Alongside the main display, a second touch screen provides an additional workspace window, also labelling the adjacent macro buttons and rotary pots. These fully assignable playback encoder pots allow intuitive control of channels and effects. The six LCD screens display electronic legends for 30 faders, for speedy access to all your playbacks, fixtures and palettes.

A new optical output means the Arena is equipped for fibre connections, with no signal loss over long dis

USA - At the 2015 NAB Show, Renewed Vision will evolve the storytelling and production capabilities of ProPresenter for broadcast studios, sports venues and live corporate, worship and entertainment events, with an array of new tools and features that amplify the way live production teams present dynamic, high-quality content.

Like previous-generation versions, ProPresenter 6 is, at its core, a cross-platform (Mac and Windows) lyric, slide, and media presentation package. It merges dynamic multiscreen software with off-the-shelf computer hardware to make high-quality live productions simple and affordable. In a typical application, operators control a presentation on one screen, while dynamically affecting the visuals and lyrics experienced by audiences on one or more additional screens. Outputs are always live, allowing operators to edit one presentation as audiences view anoth

Switzerland - Laserworld has introduced the new SwissLas PM-10.000RGB laser - a 10W RGB laser show system in an enclosure, not much bigger than a hand.

SwissLas was able to step up the power levels they could build into their compact Pure Micro housing from 5.7W over 8.2W and now to a spectacular 10W RGB white light power. This became possible due to recent developments in laser diode technology and a more compact way in which SwissLas combines the single sources inside the housing.

The PM-10.000RGB has a beam diameter of ca. 4mm and an average divergence of 1mrad. Due to the professional Pangolin ScannerMax 506 scanner system, it is fully graphics capable. Scanning speeds at >35kpps@8° ILDA. For even more performance an optional upgrade to CS-6210HP scanners is offered.

With a size of only 185x165x125mm, the Pure Micro housing is extremely small. Nevertheless it is dust

USA - Philips Vari-Lite has introduced the VL4000 BeamWash luminaire. Sharing many of the design principles of the popular VL4000 Spot, the new VL4000 BeamWash combines wash capabilities with intense beam functionality and the ability to produce a powerful, collimated shaft of light all without the need to change lenses. Using a Philips 1200W lamp, one single fixture can now achieve multiple creative looks through its 43,000 lumens of output and amazing optics making it the beast of any lighting rig.

"We are very excited about the launch of the VL4000 BeamWash luminaire," said Julie Smith, General Manager of the Americas. "As the next fixture in the VL4000 range, no other luminaire comes close to its combined functionality and amazing feature set. With its incredible point-of-source imagery through a 10 inch front lens, VL4000 BeamWash is the perfect luminaire for

Germany - Movecat is bringing a wealth of new products in the fields of control, load measuring, chain hoists and services to this year's Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt. "The increasing demands of today's stage and show productions in terms of networking, flexibility and safety in the field of kinetics have really challenged our engineers," reports Andrew Abele, the company's CEO. "We are presenting the results of these engineering processes at our booth, Stand D84 in Hall 9, and are already looking forward to hearing the opinions of planners and users."

Load measuring products on show will include the LoCo R3 load measuring controller with analogue, digital and wireless inputs, a 4.3" touchscreen and web server functions as well as the only integrated load-measuring system for combined single- and dual-chain-fall operation without loss of installation heig

UK - CLD Distribution is co-hosting a stand with parent company Penn Elcom at the ever-popular PLASA Focus Leeds 2015 (11-12 May, Leeds Royal Armouries). Showcased will be the group's vast range of 19" racking and accessories and world-renowned flightcase hardware.

CLD will also have available its exclusive COMUS audio and power cable solutions on show. COMUS Cable is now available to all Penn Elcom Group customers along with the full ranges from GIG, Studio and Stealth Series Leads as shown on the CLD Website (www.cld-dist.co.uk) samples of which will be on display throughout the show.

UK - Allen & Heath has launched the Xone:43, a classic 4 + 1 channel analogue DJ mixer with a host of enhanced features, including the legendary Xone filters, X:FX routing, 3 band EQ, VCA faders, and adjustable crossfader.

At the heart of the mixer is the renowned analogue Voltage Control Filter (VCF) system offering HPF, BPF, LPF, frequency sweep and 'mild to wild' resonance control. The Xone:43's intuitive and simple to use X:FX feature provides a single control per channel over the send/return to work with external FX units. X:FX can also be routed to the Xone filter to add layers of FX and filtering.

In addition to the four phono/line channels, Xone:43 features a flexible mic / aux input with XLR and phono connectors and 2-band EQ for tonal balance. The replaceable crossfader has three curve settings and is also compatible with Innofader for enhanced scratch performance.

Germany - Robe goes Large at the 2015 Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt with an expanded booth and lots of action, showcasing 10 new products on Stands B51 and B61 in Hall 11.0.

These include the BMFL Blade - the next fixture in Robe's new signature Bright Multi-Functional Luminaire (BMFL) range, which joins the successful BMFL Spot, launched six months ago.

The latest additions to the DL range include the DL7S Profile, DL4X Spot, DL4S Profile and the DL4F Wash; there are two new versions of Robe's ParFect LED PAR fixture, a new LED batten fixture, the CycBar 15 as well as a brand new LED moving light spot fixture - VIVA.

Robe prepares to rock the LED strobe market with its innovative and powerful Strobe (pronounced stro-bay to rhyme with Robe). The Strobe from Robe brings the ultimate flash factor to any show or event!

In addition to these 10 exciting and diverse products,

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