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UK / The Netherlands - i-Power (UK) Limited is a new company founded by four directors who have a combined knowledge of 120 years in the audio and electronics systems market: Janet Dean, Ray Morrison, Peter Alberry-King and Kevin Tester of Penton UK have long experience of marketing and distribution and a vast array of worldwide contacts.

Janet Dean explains: "Back in 2009 we had identified the potential for an internet protocol (IP) product range to service a new and expanding market place within the Audio industry. During our investigation of IP-based technology we had many starts and stops, but eventually we identified a UK manufacturer who met the high specification and product portfolio we had been looking for and were interested to explore the possibility of a mutual business opportunity between us."

The partnership began in 2013 and has allowed i-Power (UK) Lt

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Norway - Solid State Logic has appointed Bary Sales AS as its Live console distributor in Norway. Bary, which has long been a leader in the rental market, is setting up a new sales division with the SSL Live as its centrepiece product offering.

"As a brand new sales company, Bary Sales couldn't ask for a better brand than Solid State Logic to kick start the new division," says Marius Ryen, co-owner of Bary AS. "SSL immediately puts a high-quality stamp on our young organization, and sets the benchmark for our work and distributions. SSL has a very strong trademark in the world of music production, and this reputation is also widely recognized in the live industry. To be trusted to represent the innovation and legacy of the SSL brand in the Live market is a thrilling task."

"We are very excited to add Bary Sales, which is a young, dynamic and growing co

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USA - St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hampton, Iowa, was dealing with a problem familiar to many churches: their existing sound system was simply not adequate. The layout of the church's sanctuary did the system no favours, with a tall ceiling and lots of glass causing any number of reverberations, making speech intelligibility and clear music nearly impossible.

Several attempts were made to improve the system's performance, but these tries amounted to little more than "band-aids" according to Mark Carey, president/owner of Spencer, Iowa-based Carey's Electronics. Eventually, a consensus was reached among the church's leadership and members that a permanent solution was in order, and Carey and his team were selected to spec different options for the system, all of which revolved around products from Bose Professional Systems. Carey and the church eventually dec

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Australia - Since the 1990s, Sydney's Darlinghurst Theatre Company have provided a forum for actors, writers and producers to express themselves on the professional stage. Proud champions of independent, sustainable theatre practice, they were chosen by the City of Sydney to be the managing company of the newly established Eternity Playhouse in Darlinghurst.

The Eternity Playhouse is the result of a four-year renovation of the heritage-listed Burton Street Tabernacle by the City of Sydney, a 126 year old Baptist Church, unused for worship since 1996. In consultation with the City of Sydney and architects Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, Darlinghurst Theatre Company has helped transform the building into a unique, state-of-the-art performance space that lovingly emphasises the building's original features while delivering high-quality technical results.

The Eternity Theatre is named for

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UK - Leamington Sight and Sound are major suppliers of audio and lighting equipment to some of the largest bar chains in the UK. They have recently installed MilTec's British made Blakite speakers for one of their main customers in venues in Bradford, Hull, Henley-on-Thames and Bournemouth.

The equipment used features the 8", 10" and 12" inch tops and single 15" and double 15" subs. They also used MilTec's LA20 amps on one of the jobs. The Henley venue required a white finish which MilTec supplied from stock.

Colin Bannister, general manager of Leamington Sight and Sound commented, "I use the MilTec speakers because of the high quality sound at a very reasonable price. We get a very good frequency response with a nice warm British sound that needs very little EQ. I am specifying the Miltec speakers on many more jobs that we have lined up for 2014.

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UK - In September 2013 a team of music lovers opened the doors to Control, an impressive, large-scale new night club based in Leeds. Since opening, the club has welcomed a wide range of artists through its doors including: Solomun, 2manyDJs, Tensnake, Groove Armada, Pete Tong, Greg Wilson, James Zabiela, Pendulum, Professor Green and countless others.

As well as being designed in sleek, modern colours, the club boasts an impressive Funktion One sound system along with large-scale lights and lasers, CO2 cannons, gigantic party poppers and exciting extra sensory stimulation in the form of the venue's unique Geodome - a 'cage' of thousands of LEDS that fills the venue's second room.

Club owner, Jim comments: "The Geodome idea was born about five years ago after a trip to the Eden Project in Cornwall. The sheer scale of the building structure was incredible and I simply had t

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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 shipping started last December, the RR12 extends Alcons' famous line-source technology into different applications. By implementing the unique features of Alcons' pro-ribbon transducers in a modular concept, the RR12 has been developed as "building block" to create tight-packed (horizontal

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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 provided with rack ears for installation into 19" cabinets, whilst a rack tray option is available for the CM and CS models.

Overall, this new, comprehensive range of amplifiers offers high performance with easy-to-use control options for a wide range of commercial public address installations, say

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USA - Launching globally at NAMM 2014, the new ETX family builds upon the industry-leading innovation and 85-year heritage of Electro-Voice audio engineering to offer "the most advanced professional portable powered loudspeakers available today".

A versatile high-end choice for live entertainment venues, rental companies, pro musicians and DJs, and installed sound, the ETX family features three two-way models (10-inch, 12-inch and 15-inch, all with a precision HF titanium compression driver), a three-way model (15-inch with a 6.5-inch MF driver and a precision HF titanium compression driver) and two subs (15-inch and 18-inch drivers).

Positioned above the ZLX and Live X families respectively, ETX completes a trio of recent EV portable loudspeaker offerings-each of which was designed to bring best-in-class performance to its price point. (Launched at NAMM 2013, ZLX wa

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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 costs. Also on show is the Lawo V-pro8, the compact, fully digital 8-channel video processor with all glue features that are required within broadcast production workflows.

Visitors can get hands-on experience at the Lawo mc²56 mixing console. This compact, flexible and versatile mixer has a lot o

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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 stereo inputs, four FX engines with four dedicated sends and stereo returns, 20 mix outputs including 2 Stereo Matrix Mix Outputs and 2 Stereo Groups with full processing, patchable AES digital output with a further two-channel ALT output, dedicated Talkback mic input, and two-Track output.

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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 loudspeakers or IEM systems.

Sporting an industrial design created by Bentley Motors industrial designer, the console makes use of high-performance material such as carbon fibre and aluminum, the M32 ushers in the next phase in Midas' legendary heritage, says the company.

Packed with processing p

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South Africa - East Coast Radio's Durban Day was a huge hit with a sensational line up including The Kickstands, Toya Delazy, Zakes Bantwini, Lira, Mango Groove, Prime Circle, MiCasa and Goldfish. The show, which attracted around 14 000 people, was hosted at the People's Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium, and the full technical was awarded to Insane Sound.

The largest contender at this show was the weather. The stage included a 10 x 8m Prolyte Roof and in the afternoon a gust threatened to stop the show. "I can't emphasise how big it was," said Rawjee.

Insane Sound had their safety infrastructure in place including large water ballasts for the roof. "We had to take off the sides of the stage while the band kept playing," said Rawjee. The wind howled into the microphones, but it actually sounded like an effect, say organisers. By the time the main artists were per

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UK - Lighting, sound and vision specialists Illuminate Design has moved to new purpose-built premises in Colchester, paving the way for an expansion of the company's services and product portfolio.

The move comes on the back of a highly successful year in which the company has seen continued growth, particularly in the theatre, corporate and leisure sectors.

In addition to extended office space, the new premises provide improved warehousing facilities which will allow the company to achieve faster turnaround times, whilst a new technical suite will be used for product demonstrations and technical training. Customers will also be able to visit the company's new trade counter which provides fast access to its extensive inventory of audio, AV, lighting and staging products, together with a growing stock of consumables, including lamps, tapes, colour filters, and effects.

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USA - First established as the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 1890, 'America's New Year Celebration' this year featured 45 floats, 16 equestrian units plus numerous marching bands, all led by 2014 Grand Marshall Vin Scully, the Hall of Fame broadcaster. Officially titled the Rose Parade presented by Honda since 2011, the two-hour procession is typically watched by as many as 700,000 people along its 5.5-mile route through Pasadena, CA, where it runs mainly along Colorado Boulevard.

All of the signals from the parade floats (outfitted with wireless audio-six in all), including NBC's The Voice float, were mixed and routed through a DiGiCo SD10 digital console and fed to the audience PA at the start of the parade route as well as also being sent as a broadcaster pool feed. This year the parade was broadcast live in the US on nine TV stations, including ABC, NBC and Los An

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Australia - Situated in the heart of Neutral Bay, just ten minutes north of the Harbour Bridge, The Oaks is one of Sydney's most iconic hotels - a local institution that's been around since 1885.

The venue is just completing a $4m refurbishment with the magnificently renovated Bar & Grill up and running for a few weeks already. Designed by Paul Kelly, the Bar & Grill with dark colours, funky lights, beautiful wooden finishes, stone walls and tartan carpet, it is a modern yet classic look.

The audio visual requirements for the Bar & Grill, as well as the 1936 Bar and function rooms, was taken care of by InSound who decided upon a JBL solution with Crown CTS amplifiers.

"Previously this area of the venue was serviced by JBL Contractor speakers but the owners wanted to increase the sound output" explained Bruce Ensor, managing director of InSound. "We've installe

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Malta - Built beneath an iconic curved structure in the form of a starfish, the new Malta National Aquarium has already become one of the Mediterranean island's prime tourist attractions. Featuring 26 themed display tanks, its aim of educating visitors about marine life is matched with other facilities just for leisure. Denon Professional audio equipment satisfies both requirements.

The National Aquarium is located in Qawra, a town on the northeast of the island where tourism is the dominant industry. Opened earlier this year, the 20,000m2 complex includes the aquarium building, a franchised Café del Mar, restaurant, retail outlet, car park and public areas. Fgura-based Futuretech is one of the island's leading A/V installers and chose Denon Professional equipment to deliver the high quality audio that the project required.

The aquarium is divided into four themed zones

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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 while minimizing any loading effect on Hi-Z instrument pickups

The 565 Filter Bank includes a sweepable low-pass filter (500Hz to 20kHz, -12 or -18dB slope), a sweepable high-pass filter (20Hz to 400Hz, -6 or -12dB slope), and a variable notch filter (fully sweepable between 20Hz and 20kHz). The

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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 programme in developing the final design, and the resultant performance of the range has far exceeded our original design objectives. The sound quality is exceptional for such a compact and light weight cabinet."

Venture comprises 12 inch and 15 inch 2-way cabinets, and a matched 18 inch sub; a

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USA - Centre position on the Carlsbro / Studiomaster NAMM stand was the artist performance stage, which hosted a line-up of live performances from a variety of musicians throughout the duration of the show.

Performances on the second day featured young San Francisco singer-songwriter Megan Slankard. The acclaimed independent recording artist is enjoying sales success, with four albums released already and a fifth on the way, and has toured constantly across the States for the last two and half years, supporting the likes of Train and returning home to play sell-out dates at the Swedish American Hall and Café du Nord, perform at the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge and sing the National Anthem to 42,000 fans in the San Francisco Giant's stadium. On Friday she took to the Carlsbro / Studiomaster stage for a solo acoustic set.

Other artists appearing include US f

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UK - MG Event and Sound specialise in sound and lighting for businesses, churches and schools. Recently they have been using MilTec's British built Blakite speakers for church installations.

For two recent jobs they used the TP10 mid/top and SP121 compact sub. The TP10s were chosen for their crisp, detailed sound and good projection in the relatively large space of a church. The SP121 subs warm the sound without being boomy, a common problem in churches.

On one of the jobs, four TP10s, 2x SP121 subs and a pair of IF06 in-fill speakers were all run from one of Miltec's MA472 amps. The MA472 is a lightweight multi-channel amp, delivering 4x 750WRMS into 4Ohms.

Mike Godden, MD commented, "Over the past couple of years Miltec have become a "Go-To Supplier" to specify for our various installations across the country. The Blakite speakers offer a good mixture of ove

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The Netherlands - Located in the historic centre of Haarlem, Netherlands, De Toneelschuur is a theatre and cinema which has a diverse approach to the performing arts. Recently its Yamaha digital mixing inventory has seen two CL1 consoles added, which are helping to ensure that its sounds are as innovative as its sights.

De Toneelschuur puts on shows and films designed to inspire a wide audience. Independent and 'art house' films show alongside family movies and cinema classics; experimental theatre, mime, cabaret and drama are produced alongside contemporary plays and comedy. This diversity has led to it being regarded as one of the Netherlands leading arts venues.

Designed by artist Joost Swarte, the current building was opened in 2003 and features two theatre spaces and two cinemas. However, De Toneelschuur has had a long and happy relationship with Yamaha digital mixing bef

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UK - AKG has continued its support of Red Bull Studio for the third series of Launched At Red Bull Studios - the Channel 4 programme featuring conversation and performance by up-and-coming bands and singers, introduced by Annie Mac.

The first of five episodes was aired on 8 January. Building on the success of the first two series, this time Launched interviewed artists like Rudimental, Rita Ora, Mark Owen, Yannis Philippakis (Foals), Malay, Guy Lawrence (Disclosure), Will Kennard (Chase & Status), Tom Odell and Bastille front man Dan Smith about why they were tipping the new talent featured in the latest series.

"The DMS700 V2 and IVM4500 IEM systems proved invaluable during filming and were utilised by the majority of acts on the show," reports studio manager & head engineer, Brendon Harding. "The feedback on these systems from both the artists and their

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UK - One of the biggest-selling artists in the history of classical music with over 80m albums sold to date, and one of the very few classical artists to achieve crossover acceptance into the mainstream, Andrea Bocelli is probably the most popular classical Italian singer in the world today.

In November 2013 Bocelli performed two sold-out UK shows at the First Direct Arena in Leeds and Glasgow's SSE Hydro. His long-time FOH engineer is fellow Italian Andrea Taglia, who is a devotee of Outline's GTO system and has been using it with Bocelli throughout his 2013 US tour. Both UK shows featured an Outline GTO-based loudspeaker system, specified by Andrea Taglia, facilitated by Britannia Row Productions and with Outline's UK distributor CUK Audio providing operational support).

Forty-five GTO enclosures were flown as three hangs of 15 each in variants of Taglia's preferred mono L-C

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