Germany - At Prolight + Sound 2011, Harman Professional announced the introduction of its HiQnet Performance Manager software, a user interface that facilitates the design of touring and live performance venue sound reinforcement systems. Designed especially for touring and theatrical sound engineering, HiQnet Performance Manager is an application-specific iteration of the HiQnet System Architect 2 connectivity and control software application for professional-grade audio system integration.

"In touring, time is money and Performance Manager dramatically streamlines the system design, setup and tuning process, allowing the JBL VerTec System Engineer to achieve a higher level of performance with more consistent results on a daily basis from venue-to-venue", said Paul Baum

Germany - DPA Microphones has officially launched its new modular series of microphones at Prolight & Sound 2011.

The Reference Standard mics take DPA's Standard and Compact ranges a step further, building on the company's reputation for clear, transparent and precise sound and improving on the classic mics. The new range offers increased flexibility, sound quality and cost-effectiveness; the best just got better, claims the company.

The Reference Standard 4000 Series builds and improves on DPA's Compact and Standard 4006, 4011, 4015 and 4017 mics, making a wide selection of capsule

Germany - Harman's Crown Audio announced at ProLight+Sound the addition of the 'Powered By Crown' iPad/iPhone App, designed to provide users with enhanced control and configuration of its amplifiers. The new application can be deployed to control and monitor amplifiers by setting the basic control panels on an amplifier or handle a complete setup through Harman HiQnet System Architect.

The new application benefits both touring professionals and integrators as it can be used to control numerous lines of Crown amplifiers including I-Tech, I-Tech HD, CTs, and Macro Tech I Series amplifie

Germany - XLNT CyberMotion, billed as the world's first fully integrated motion control system, was launched yesterday at ProLight+Sound by XLNT Advanced Technologies. The system is designed not only to change the philosophy of motion control but to open the horizons of stage engineering to a new world of creative possibilities, says the company.

XLNT CyberMotion offers a complete range of motion products designed specifically for the entertainment industry. Developed by XLNT Advanced Technologies, SIL3 certified technology was used to create a series of intercompatible road-ready pro

Germany - The A.C. Entertainment Technologies stand at ProLight & Sound 2011 is showcasing a selection of leading lighting technologies.

Exclusively distributed in Europe and the Middle East by AC-ET, the show sees the official launch of the new Jands Vista v2 software.

There is also a preview of the new Chroma-Q Studio Force Daylight white and Variable white LED lighting fixtures.

Utilising the same core technologies as the Color Force range, the new Chroma-Q Studio Force LED fixtures are equally at home for broadcast, film and TV lighting applications as they are in any other ap

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