UK - Scottish hire company, Ward Steedsy, provided the PA for the Solfest Dance Tent over the recent August bank holiday weekend, selecting a combined Allen & Heath iLive digital mixing system to manage FOH and monitors.

Solfest is a non-commercial music and arts festival with a warm atmosphere set between the Solway Firth and the Lake District in Cumbria, featuring a massive range of musical and cultural adventures. Hosting live acts and DJs including Subsource, The User Friendly, Utah Saints and the Freestylers, the Dance Tent was managed with an iLive-112 Control Surface at FOH and

USA - The University of California, Davis, School of Law has procured Barco's FSN presentation system to improve the production capabilities of its audio visual platform, enabling the law school to produce broadcast-quality events for viewing throughout its classrooms, the larger education community and via its website.

To date, the law school has used the FSN to produce and disseminate programming of high-profile events, including a 2010 debate between candidates for California Attorney General, a hearing of the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, a panel discussion regarding a 2010 g

Italy - The new Juventus Stadium located in the Continassa area in Turin has a capacity of 41,000 seats and 120 executive boxes and it will be the centre of a totally renewed area that also will include a large 34,000 m2 commercial mall, the first Juventus Museum, a parking area with 4,000 vehicle capacity and many other facilities.

The stadium complex is equipped with state of art equipment and latest technology. It is a very modern facility and all the audio solutions feature RCF products. The RCF commercial audio department has been involved in the project since the beginning and d

UK - Fairport's Cropredy Convention is a rare event - a successful festival that has run for more than 30 years on the strength of its original concept, the music of legendary folk rock band Fairport Convention and friends. Its distinctive identity has given it a special niche status on the UK's summer festival circuit.

Festival director Gareth Williams, himself for many years the monitor engineer for Fairport Convention, and his PA supplier Pete Russell of SSE Audio Group chose the new Nexo 45°N-12 stage monitors for the Cropredy stage, deploying 10 units for up to eight mixes, a

Uk - CRMX Unity, SuperNova 2.0, and a dozen new OEMs have been announced by LumenRadio in conjunction with the PLASA 2011 show.

CRMX Unity is a new technology platform from LumenRadio offering "intuitive and effortless network and device management across wired and wireless networks".

CRMX Unity will be on exhibit at the PLASA Innovation Gallery and available for hands-on demonstration in LumenRadio's booth. This showcase offers an excellent introduction to the exciting future of DMX, RDM, and Ethernet connectivity and networking, says the company.

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USA - Community Professional Loudspeakers has announced the release of its loudspeaker processor, the dSPEC226.

The dSPEC heralds an all-new approach to configuring, controlling and commissioning sound system installations, from very small to very large, says the company. Employing both a high-speed SHARC DSP and a Xilinx Spartan FPGA, dSPEC offers a host of capabilities - and a method of engineered workflow - not available anywhere else.

All dSPEC models feature a four-input x six-output fixed-chain DSP architecture that includes 2 x 6 native analog I/Os. Various expansion cards ar

Describing it as 'the ultimate background music tool", Ohm is showing its BootiQue all in one background music system at PLASA 2011.

The BootiQue sub, says Ohm, holds all the tricks, providing an arsenal of inputs including RCA (Phono), iPod (line in jack) and a USB port. More than one BootiQue system can be linked together, creating zones using the RCA link. The onboard three-channel amplifier powers the 10" bass driver and all eight satellites, making this system a true all in one solution.

Worried about fire regulations? A fire alarm mute connector ensures compliance with regu

UK - Leading pro-audio brand Lab.gruppen is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative 1U power amplifier range developed specifically for the installation market.

Lab.gruppen's compact and ultra-efficient E Series of power amplifiers offers traditional Lab.gruppen performance to a market highly concerned with spiralling global energy prices and environmental pressures.

The E Series provides ample power reserves with amazingly low power consumption, therefore reducing the total cost of ownership below that of conventional designs. E Series utilizes much of the unique design p

Midas has unveiled the latest additions to its PRO Series of digital consoles, the Midas PRO2 and PRO2C live audio systems, at PLASA 2011. The PRO2/PRO2C takes the audio quality, performance and values of the top-end Midas XL8, and makes them available at a price point well below the general-purpose mixing console average, states the company.

Despite being the smallest and least expensive Midas digital consoles, the PRO2 and PRO2C represent a quantum leap forward for digital mixing, both in technology and concept. Essentially the same console, the PRO2C has eight fewer input faders and the s

UK - Sennheiser UK has announced the appointment of Gerry Forde as director of sales and marketing - pro and install from 1September, with the further responsibility for the MI division being added from 1 January 2012.

Forde will be working for Sennheiser UK's general manager Phil Massey, taking on a strategic role within the UK, analysing and developing business in line with the Sennheiser Group's five-year plan to consolidate its premium brand position in the market, says the company.

Forde joined the pro audio industry in 1990, establishing distribution company Sennheiser Sales I

UK - Midas has announced the latest additions to its PRO Series of digital consoles: the Midas PRO2 and PRO2C live audio systems. In something of a departure for Midas, which has always produced gear for the top of the line, the company says the PRO2/PRO2C takes the audio quality, performance, and values of the top-end Midas XL8, and makes them available at a price point well below the general-purpose mixing console average. The consoles are currently on display at the PLASA Show, September 11-14, at Earls Court, London.

Despite being the smallest and least expensive Midas digital con

UK / Germany - Cloud Electronics, UK-based manufacturer of high-quality pro audio products, has announced S.E.A. Vertrieb & Consulting GmbH as the exclusive distribution channel for the full range of Cloud audio mixers, zoners, multi-channel amplifiers, and audio distribution systems throughout Germany, effective 15 October 2011.

S.E.A is a distributor of audio solutions for commercial installation, broadcasting, live sound reinforcement and studio products, employing a very enthusiastic and dynamic team of professionals in Emsburen, Germany.

The Company has been distributing audio

UK - Leading pro-audio brand Lab.gruppen has launched an innovative 1U power amplifier range developed specifically for the installation market.

Lab.gruppen's compact and efficient E Series of power amplifiers offers traditional Lab.gruppen performance to a market highly concerned with spiralling global energy prices and environmental pressures. The E Series provides ample power reserves with low power consumption, therefore reducing the total cost of ownership below that of conventional designs. E Series utilises much of the unique design philosophy and energy-efficient concepts debu

UK - Sennheiser UK has confirmed the full availability of GB Channel 38 capable products, with examples on show at PLASA 2011 including 2000 Series and 3000/5000 Series products.

The updated versions include significant changes to the existing product ranges and ensure full Channel 38 compatibility post 2012, with 2000 Series GBw now tuning from 606 to 678MHz and 3000/5000 Series GB from 606-790MHz.

Additionally, Sennheiser UK has developed eRack, an all-in-one, cost effective solution that provides a fully assembled, ready-to-go evolution wireless G3 GB system.

The system comes i

UK - One of the best known designers in pro audio and a veteran of some 40 years in the industry, Terry Clarke of amplifier manufacturer MC2, was this year's recipient of the prestigious Gottelier Award, presented last night at the 2011 PLASA Awards for Innovation.

In 1975 Terry Clarke founded Klark-Teknik with his brother Phil. During his time at KT, Terry designed several products that became industry standards in the touring and installation sectors - including the DN70 delay line, the DN27 and the DN360 Graphic EQs, and the DN780 digital reverb - many of which are still in use wor

UK - The popping of champagne corks heralds one of the major highlights of the PLASA Show - the PLASA Awards for Innovation presentation and the announcement of the prestigious Gottelier Award, which took place last night in a special ceremony at PLASA 2011.

During the show's opening two days, 48 products were judged 'live' in front of a crowd of show visitors and camera crew by an independent panel of expert judges who toured the show floor to view each product presentation. The winning entries are replayed throughout the show on large screens in the Innovation Gallery, where all the

A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd., a leading one-stop provider of cutting-edge new and used professional equipment to the entertainment industry, showcases a selection of lighting, audio, rigging and video solutions available from its vast range of premium brands on Stand 1-E10, Hall 1 at PLASA 2011.

Teams from all of AC-ET's specialist product divisions will be there to discuss the massive multi-million pound stockholding of over 200 leading brands available from AC-ET's High Wycombe and Leeds offices for worldwide dispatch to over 80 countries - as well as in-house filter and ca

UK/Germany - Cloud Electronicshas announced S.E.A. Vertrieb & Consulting as the exclusive distribution channel for the full range of Cloud audio mixers, zoners, multi-channel amplifiers, and audio distribution systems throughout Germany, effective 15 October 2011.

S.E.A has been distributing audio and music equipment in Germany for more than 12 years and has sales, marketing, administration, technical and logistical facilities in Emsbúren, but also utilises third party logistics and warehousing to provide nationwide coverage for all its brands, including Cloud.

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Lake Processing introduces a brand new standalone system processor, the LM 44 - being unveiled at the PLASA show in London.

The LM 44 is a powerful, full-featured digital audio processor based on the highly acclaimed Lake Processing technology, which builds on the run-away success of the LM 26, and marking another major step for the Lake brand under the stewardship of Sweden's Lab.gruppen.

Identical in many respects to the LM 26 Digital Audio Loudspeaker Processor, the LM 44 is distinguished primarily by a different input/output configuration. The LM 44 provides four analo

UK - Lake Processing is introducing a new standalone system processor, the LM 44 - which is being unveiled at the PLASA show in London this week.

The LM 44 is a powerful, full-featured digital audio processor based on the Lake Processing technology, which builds on the success of the LM 26, and marking another major step for the Lake brand under the stewardship of Sweden's Lab.gruppen.

Identical in many respects to the LM 26 Digital Audio Loudspeaker Processor, the LM 44 is distinguished primarily by a different input/output configuration. The LM 44 provides four analogue input and

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd has recently gained BS EN ISO9001:2008 certification - the internationally recognised quality management system standard - reflecting the importance the company places on continually improving customer satisfaction and complying with all relevant standards for the products and services it provides.

The ISO9001 certification continues AC-ET's investment in its staff and systems as part of the company's customer-focused ideology. In August, the British Standards Institution independently certified AC-ET after completing vigorous internal

Siberia - The first Russian installation of QSC's advanced integrated Q-Sys network system has been carried out at the Nordic Ski Centre in the city of Khanty-Mansiysk.

A complete facility upgrade - which included the sound system - was required by the International Biathlon Union to conform with the latest technical requirements, and enable the Centre to host this year's 46th World Biathlon Championships.

Installation companies Avintel and High Tech Security were responsible for carrying out the technological upgrade, with QSC's proprietary Q-Sys audio signal processing and transmi

Belgium/UK - Orbital Sound reports that its fast deployment of HME's 2-channel DX210 digital wireless communication system has rescued an escalating radio-frequency problem being encountered by the international production of We Will Rock You, which has just opened at the Stadsschouwburg in Antwerp, Belgium.

The show has used the same RF format for over a decade, with some 12 radio-comms channels, as well as numerous radio mic frequencies, but the reducing RF spectrum available across Europe - due to the growth of digital TV - meant that there was simply insufficient clear radi

UAE - Melody House, distributors of HK Audio speaker systems in the United Arab Emirates has recently supplied 22 Premium PR:O stage monitor cabinets to Dubai based rental firm, SLS Productions. Established in the early 90's, SLS Productions' beginnings as a small sound and lighting production company were short lived as the business quickly transformed into a major rental firm serving an ever-growing and diverse client base.

"SLS Productions have been very happy with the performance of their new purchase," commented Dino Drimakis, business development manager at Melody Hous

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