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DiGiCo debuts Dante double

DiGiCo has adopted Audinate's Dante digital networking solution

Details: 14 March 2016

UK / Germany - DiGiCo has announced the adoption of Audinate's Dante digital networking solution and the launch of two new Dante implemented products at this year's Prolight+Sound.

"The first, an eight channel I/O module for the SD-Rack, is something we believe the industry would expect from DiGiCo," says managing director James Gordon. "The module allows our users to drop audio on and off a Dante network for connection to system control, amplifiers and general audio networks.

"The second is a little more unexpected and comes from our Solutions Division in the shape of Dante DMI (DiGiCo Multichannel Interface) card."

The Dante DMI card can be added to either a D-Rack or SD-Rack and allows the user to connect the I/O rack, via CAT5, to a standard PC or

The multi-functional LD UA1 is a multiple sound solution

Multi-angle array from LD

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - The multi-functional LD UA1 from LD premium is a multiple sound solution equipped with two 12" (Low/Mid) drivers plus 1.4" HF compression driver and a 10" coaxial-type speaker on the angled end of the cabinet.

The multi-angle FOH speaker system offers power handling of 950 W rms. It is suitable for use as a full-range solution for all voice and music applications in large arenas, amphitheatres, stadiums and sport halls, with eight UA1 units covering an area of 360°.

In addition, the LD UNO array matches up with the V-218B 2 × 18" (1.6 kW) and VA-PS

Robert Juliat to exhibit green credentials at ProLight&Sound

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - For the first time, Robert Juliat's ProLight&Sound stand (D74, Hall 11.0) will be lit with a predominance of low energy products from the company, including the award-winning Aledin 630 LED Profile spot which offers a choice of warm or cool LED light sources.

To complement the Aledin Profile, Robert Juliat will be launching the Aledin 330 LED Wash, the new, variable beam angle, LED washlight.

Aledin 330 Wash offers a choice of two colour temperatures (3500K or 5800K), a flicker-free, integrated, dimmable electronic ballast, a beam angle range from 20° - 98° and a 2

Leif Friestad takes senior role at Canford Group

Canford Group appoints new CEO

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Canford Group has announced the appointment of Leif Friestad to head the company from March following the retirement of Charles Kennedy who has held the post for more than 10 years.

Friestad comes from United Technologies Corporation where he was responsible for a number of activities; business integration, operational productivity and efficiency working with brands such as Chubb, Sikorsky, Otis and Pratt and Whitney. Prior to that he held senior management roles with Johnson Controls and Lapp Group.

Canford chairman Hugh Morgan Williams comments: "I am delighted that Leif

Richard Church, Iuean Fury and Martin Lewis

Showsec strengthens management team

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Showsec's ongoing expansion, across England, Scotland and Wales, has meant that the internal structure has progressed from two to three regions. Breaking these down to Northern, Midlands and Southern regions "will allow the company to better support client services throughout the country, and to allow further expansion into 2012".

The newly created Midlands region will be managed by Richard Church who has worked for the company for 16years. Ieuan Fury moves from his post in Wales to become the area manager for the West Midlands, whilst Joe Milner takes the step up from

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