direct from: www.etnow.comRegularsContentsthis monthJobs and CareersWeb DirectoryFeaturesIssue: 325LIPA Installs a Neve Genesys Console as Part of its Ongoing Upgrade Planpage 16March 2020Stage Electrics was given a level of freedom that has paid dividends for the resulting infrastructure of the centre’s AV design integration.What Lighting designer James Scott specified 96 impression X4 Bar 20 battens when London-based AJ Tracey played two shows at Alexandra Palace.Liteup Supplies Light to Björk’s Cornucopia Tourpage: 18page: 21page: 2page: 31pages: 28 to 31Liteup supplied lighting, video server and control, plus rigging for all technical departments for the recent UK and European leg of Björk’s Cornucopia tour. LIGHTING | SOUND | VIDEORIGGING | STAGING | DRAPESw: hawthorn.bizt: 01664 821 111e: hire@hawthorn.bizPANASONIC PT-RZ970 Reproducing Full-Spectrum Colour with 1-Chip DLP™ SOLID SHINE Laser Superior White Balance and Colour Reproduction Dual-Laser Optical Engine Assures Failsafe ReliabilityAVAILABLE TO HIRELe Mark Launch Environment-Focused Gaffer TapeCustomers now have a choice! For many years Le Mark has sought to find ways of reducing its impact on the environment, orking to give their customers a choice when it comes to the use of tapes and consideration for the world we live in. January 2020 saw the company make its biggest ever leap in producing an environment-focused gaffer tape, with its launch of MagTape Ultra-Matt.“The ultimate aim was to produce a biodegradable or recyclable gaffer tape. But like many industries trying to go green, we found the technology to make it affordable, just wasn’t there for us yet. But, there must be something we could do,” said Le Mark’s managing director, Stuart Gibbons.More on page 4GLP X4 Bar 20s Provided for A J Tracey at Ally Pally page: 22Stage Electrics direct approach brings ICCW to lifecontents this monthMarch 2020page no.FeaturesTECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENTRevised in February 2017 Available now from www.etbooks.co.ukpage : 4page : 5page : 11page : 821 GLP X4 Bar 20s Provide Leading Edge for A J Tracey at Ally Pally What Lighting designer James Scott (of Suluko) specified 96 impression X4 Bar 20 battens from GLP when London-based rapper / producer AJ Tracey played two shows at Alexandra Palace recently.22 Liteup Supplies Light to Björk’s Cornucopia Tour Southampton-based lighting rental specialist Liteup supplied lighting, video server and control, plus rigging (136 points including Kinesys automation) for all technical departments for the recent UK and European leg of Björk’s ongoing highly acclaimed Cornucopia tour, for which the dramatic lighting was a co-design by Bruno Poet and Richard White. 24 White Light Supplies Lighting for Holes UK Tour White Light has supplied the lighting equipment for Holes which is currently touring venues across the UK. Presented by The Children’s Theatre Partnership, Holes is the creative new stage show based on the multi-award winning novel and Hollywood blockbuster.25 Leading University’s Broadcast Facility Invests in Sennheiser Middlesex University has recently made a significant investment in Sennheiser’s industry- leading Digital 6000 wireless microphone series to upgrade and future proof the systems used for its renowned media production courses.26 Zero 88 RigSwitch Installed at P&J Live Aberdeen Eighteen of Zero 88’s new RigSwitch cabinets for controlled and synchronised power switching have been installed at P&J Live at The Event Complex Aberdeen, a brand new multi-million-pound state-of-the-art flexible entertainment, exhibition, event and conference facility delivered by Aberdeen City Council in partnership with Henry Boot Developments.12 Broadweigh from Mantracourt John Offord visits the home of the Devon based leading industry sensor provider.16 LIPA Installs a Neve Genesys Console as Part of its Ongoing Upgrade Plan As part of an ongoing project to refurbish its six recording studios, LIPA has installed an AMS Neve Genesys G32 console with Genesys Control into Studio 1, a compact facility that is primarily used to teach music tracking, overdubbing and mixing to students on its sound technology degree courses.17 Old Barn Audio Ensures Versatile Looks for Iconic Norwich Arts Centre with Chauvet Professional In a bid to safeguard its reputation as ‘Britain’s Best Small Venue’ (as awarded by the NME back in 2014), the venue recently commissioned Old Barn Audio to upgrade its outdated lighting rig as part of a venue-wide modernisation. Providing the cornerstone to Old Barn Audio’s solution was a roster of LED fixtures from Chauvet Professional that included eight Rogue R1X Spot, eight Rogue R2 Wash, 12 Ovation E-160WW Spot and 15 COLORdash Accent Quad fixtures.18 Stage Electrics bring the ICCW to life with a direct approach The spectacular International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) is a joint venture partnership between the Welsh Government and Celtic Manor Resort. An open, progressive approach has been applied to the centre’s AV design integration, and installation processes, which gave technical contractor Stage Electrics a level of freedom and collaborative input that has paid dividends for the resulting infrastructure.20 Nottingham Theatre Royal centre steps up to DiGiCo with Autograph Nottingham’s Theatre Royal has completed the purchase of a DiGiCo SD10T with two SD-Racks, supplied by Autograph Sales & Installations. Autograph also provided and installed fibre network plus training sessions for the console and its theatre- specific T software. from the editordirect from: www.etnow.comEntertainment Technology is published 12 times a year in conjunction with the leading industry portal www.etnow.comEditor: John OffordTechnical Editor: Jackie StainesPublished by: Entertainment Technology Press LtdThe Studio, High Green Great ShelfordCambridge CB22 5EGTelephone: +44 (0)1223 550805Fax: +44 (0)1223 550806Website: www.etnow.comemail: editor@etnow.com© Entertainment Technology Press Ltd.Subscription Rates:Annual Subscription for 12 issues (UK): £27.50Annual Subscription (overseas): £50.00Subject to acceptance, subscription is free to UK based industry professionals.Subscribe online at: www.etnow.com/etmag/Opinions expressed in Entertainment Technology are not necessarily those of the publishers. All rights are reserved and reproduction of any part in whatever form is prohibited without the prior permission of the publishers.etnow.com (entertainment technology news on web) is the industry portal site with news from around the world added daily under various sector headings coupled to an extensive archive. The site also features a books section where titles from Entertainment Technology Press can be ordered online via our secure Sage Pay credit card services.Issue: 325Star lighting designer Mikki Kunttu to give the keynote speech at Prolight + Sound 2020 The 25th anniversary edition of Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt am Main (31 March to 3 April 2020) will offer a highlight for all professionals from the lighting technology sector right on its opening day.Award-winning lighting set and content designer Mikki Kunttu will give a keynote speech at the show. In this lecture, the designer will offer insights into his work and milestones of his career whereby particular emphasis will be given to his internationally acclaimed work on the ‘Swan Lake’ ballet at the Royal Danish Ballet. The initiator of the lecture and organisation partner is Lightpower GmbH, which will be represented by an extensive presentation at Prolight + Sound.The keynote lecture will be given at the ‘Theatre + Light Stage’ in Hall 12.0 at 4:30pm on 31 March 2020. Afterwards, Mikki Kunttu will answer questions from the audience. “We are proud to welcome one of today’s most influential personalities for the creative use of professional event technology as our keynote speaker”, says Prolight + Sound director Mira Wölfel. “With his innovative ideas and readiness to branch out in extraordinary directions, Mikki Kunttu has generated valuable impulses for the sector over recent years.”“For all of us in the entertainment industry Prolight + Sound is the top event of the year and it’s a great honour to be invited for a keynote.“I’m very happy to deliver a speech about a project so dear to me, where the elements of lighting design, set design and screen content came together in a very special way,” says Mikki Kunttu.Finnish designer Mikki Kunttu has been active in the field of theatre, live-entertainment, television and visual arts since the end of the 1990s. In the course of his career, he has created the designs for over 100 modern dance productions. Moreover, Kunttu is also renowned for his work in the tour and concert sector with designs for artists such as Nightwish, Michael Monroe, Hanoi Rocks and Apocalyptica. For television, he was an influential member of the design teams for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007, 2013 and 2016. Kunttu has also cooperated on visual-art projects, as well as lighting and projection installations, such as ‘Reflections’, ‘Oratoribus’ and ‘Grace’ for Helsinki’s ‘Season of Light’ Festivals from 2009 to 2011. He is the joint founder and initiator of the festival together with the City of Helsinki Mikki Kunttu has received numerous awards in the course of his career. They include the New York Dance and Performance Awards (‘Bessie Awards’) in 2006 and the Koura Award of the Finnish Broadcasting Company in 2007. At present, he lives in Canada, where he has created designs for Cirque du Soleil’s ‘ALEGRIA – In a New Light’, ‘Scalada: Stelar’ and ‘Vitori’.Mikki Kunttu is the production designer (sets, lighting and video) for Finnish National Opera’s new production of Wagner’s ‘Ring’. The first of the four operas, ‘Das Rheingold’, opened in August 2019. The next ones are set to follow during 2020 and 2021.All Prolight + Sound visitors and journalists are invited to the keynote lecture.The Prolight + Sound will take place from 31 March to 3 April, 10am to 6pm.March 2020news4TiMax sets new standard in spatial audio at ISE2020UK immersive audio and showcontrol specialist Out Board demonstrated further workflow enhancements to the TiMax SoundHub software, along with the groundbreaking new TiMax TrackerD4 Precision Stagetracking system for real-time automated spatial mixing control and effects animation at ISE2020. TrackerD4 talks OSC, PoziStageNet, BlackTrax and other audio, lighting and multimedia control protocols to deliver cost-effective performer tracking over a wide range of applications.TiMax SoundHub was demonstrated with its powerful new HARDCore FPGA processing, destined to break the mould for immersive spatial rendering techniques and unparalleled acoustic enhancement.TiMax spatial objects can be instant Auto-Calculated in 3D from a map of the venue and readily adapted for all shapes and sizes of presentation and experiential spaces, stages, auditoriums and sound system configurations. As well as AutoCalc, also unique to TiMax workflow is the ability to “get under the hood” allowing mage Definition spatialisation objects to be manually fine-tuned by the user, or even subjectively crafted for special applications.TiMax systems have become the preferred choice of premier sound designers and integrators for immersive soundscapes, events and showcontrol in museums, galleries, expos, planetariums, theme parks, rides and experiences, as well as for authentically spatialised vocal and orchestral reinforcement. live events, touring, musical theatre and opera.Source 4WRD 230V now shippingETC is now shipping a full family of high-quality white light LED luminaires for the 230V market. With an impressive lumen-per-watt output, Source 4WRD 230V is available in both warm and cool white arrays.The warm white 80CRI and 90CRI (Gallery) arrays are ideal for theatres and other venues where tungsten fixtures have been the favourite for years. While the cool white 90CRI (Daylight Gallery) array is ideal for industrial trade shows and other live events where the coolest and brightest white light is desired.Both arrays are available in four different form factors including Source 4WRD Spot, PAR, PARNel, and a non-destructive LED retrofit for your existing Source Four fixtures.ETC’s PAR and PARNel fixtures get a modern upgrade with the added benefits of LEDs and more than 1000 lumens of output. All existing Source Four PAR lenses and accessories are compatible with these LED fixtures. Featuring a patented wave-lens design and easy focusing knob, the Source 4WRD PARNel lets users quickly access a range of 25º-45º, a smooth, soft, symmetrical field that you can spot or flood as needed.If Source Four incandescent fixtures are in an inventory and they need to be retrofitted to LED, Source 4WRD is the best option. Source 4WRD reuses 89% of the existing fixture, considerably reduces power consumption, and eliminates the need for relamping. Use all existing Source Four accessories on the full Source 4WRD fixtures.Source 4WRD is as bright, or in many cases, brighter than your long life HPL lamps, but at a fraction of the power draw. And with an L70 rating of 45,000 hours, these fixtures will be around for years.www.etcconnect.comLe Mark Launch Environment-Focused Gaffer TapeCustomers now have a choice! For many years Le Mark has sought to find ways of reducing its impact on the environment, working to give their customers a choice when it comes to the use of tapes and consideration for the world we live in. January 2020 saw the company make its biggest ever leap in producing an environment-focused gaffer tape, with its launch of MagTape Ultra-Matt.“The ultimate aim was to produce a biodegradable or recyclable gaffer tape. But like many industries trying to go green, we found the technology to make it affordable, just wasn’t there for us yet. But, there must be something we could do,” said Le Mark’s managing director, Stuart Gibbons.Determined not to give up, the team knew they needed to look at things from a different angle and began to re-think how gaffer tape ‘could’ be made. Going back to basics, they reviewed everything that went into the make-up of a traditional gaffer tape and the processes in its production…How could we save energy in manufacturing? What chemicals could we remove? What materials could we make recyclable?The way which gaffer tape is often made has not changed much over the years, so trying to find something that could be made a little differently was no easy task. After years of testing and an exceptional team effort between Le Mark and one of its primary manufacturing plants, they’ve made a huge leap forward.By stripping back chemicals and streamlining its manufacturing process, Le Mark is proud to introduce MagTape Ultra Matt. A 100% toluene free, low VOC gaffer tape that’s been produced with reduced chemical release agents, using an energy efficient manufacturing process. Completed with a natural rubber based, residue resistant adhesive and supplied with widely recyclable packaging.4Issue: 325news5Unusual Rigging reaches new standards with ISO accreditationsUnusual Rigging has achieved a series of compliance standards that will provide its customers with the guarantee that its products and services consistently meet their requirements.The Northampton-based company achieved both ISO 9001 which sets out the criteria for a quality management system, and ISO 14001 which focuses on environmental systems. Unusual is currently working towards securing ISO 45001 for good health and safety practice.At the forefront of steering Unusual towards achieving these new standards are operations manager Lizzie Richmond and technical manager Tom Nightingale.Lizzie commented: “We are extremely proud to have secured these ISO standards, which, though not compulsory, demonstrate to our customers that we are leading the way with our policies and processes. When we tender for work we are increasingly being asked to demonstrate how we meet the various requirements surrounding quality, environmental impact, health and safety, etc and we have always been able to provide the evidence required. Achieving the ISO standards however makes this all more official.”Tom added: “ISO 9001 sets out to address various aspects of quality management and contains some of ISO’s best known standards. These provide guidance and tools for companies who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customers’ requirements and that quality is consistently improved. In short, it formalises and documents all of the excellent processes that we at Unusual already have in place. It gives us a great tool to benchmark against and to strive for continuous improvement.”ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified to. It maps out a framework that a company or organisation can follow to set up an effective environmental management system.Tom Harper, director and head of circular economy at Unusual explained: “We are delighted with this formal recognition of the work we do in this area. Our design team prioritises simplicity, standardisation and utility over novelty, ‘one off’ solutions and complexity, with RFID we can trace an item’s footprint with utmost precision and predictive analytics through our bespoke asset tracking software. And, by increasing our workforce (labour is a renewable resource which enhances local economic well-being), we are continuously maintaining and repairing our resources, hence designing out waste.”He continued: “We are creating greater value to our customers and clients by offering a continued service with all sales, therefore increasing our revenue opportunities too. Many unwanted resources taken from stripped out theatres have been repurposed and used in new settings (one person’s rubbish is another’s treasure). Meanwhile, our main warehouse decked out with 396 solar panels since 2017, represents the first giant leap towards our ambition to be 100% renewably energised by 2025. Discussions across our supply chain (up and downstream, from resource providers to resource collectors) have furthered our ambitions on designing out waste and ensuring effective resource reuse; whilst increasing transparency on longevity. This has ensured alignment to our ISO accreditations and offers the opportunity for refined collaboration within the transition to a fully circular economy. Such collaboration has ensured we have been zero waste to landfill since 2016.”Lizzie concluded: “We are extremely grateful to everyone at Unusual Rigging who has worked extremely hard to achieve ISO 9001 and 14001. To round it off with ISO 45001 will be the icing on the cake.”In picture: Tom Nightingale, Lizzie Richmond and Tom Harper.March 2020news6City Theatrical Now Shipping QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse Dimmers City Theatrical’s QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse dimmers, which are constant voltage, five-output, miniature dimmers that can be controlled wirelessly, are now available through City Theatrical distributors worldwide. Recently recognised with an honourable mention in the Lighting Control category at the LDI Show 2019 Best Debuting Product Awards, QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse Dimmers have built a foundation for City Theatrical’s family of miniature low voltage wireless dimmers with Multiverse* wireless DMX/RDM connectivity.Available in dual band 900MHz/2.4GHz (P/N 5942)** or 2.4GHz band only (P/N 5943), QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse dimmers be controlled wirelessly using City Theatrical’s Multiverse wireless DMX/RDM or SHoW DMX Neo wireless DMX/RDM technology, or with wired DMX. These dimmers provide 20-bit PWM resolution and 8-bit or 16-bit control for extremely smooth dimming at the low end of the dimming curve.QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse dimmers use detachable input and output connectors to make wiring easy. Configuration is performed using RDM, such as with a City Theatrical DMXcat multi-function test tool, or with City Theatrical’s USB Configuration program for PC/Mac. A mounting bracket is included with the Dimmer to allow easy mounting to scenery.QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse dimmers are designed and built in the USA by City Theatrical. They pair perfectly with QolorFLEX five-in-one LED Tape for ideal use in props and costumes, or for areas where space is a concern.For more information on QolorFLEX 5x2.5A Multiverse Dimmers, visit: http://www.citytheatrical.com/Products/qolorflex-5x2-5a-multiverse-dimmer*Multiverse Transceivers are covered by U.S. Patent # 7,432,803 and other patents pending.**900MHz band is licensed for use in North America only.Creative Technology Win Best Screen Supplier at the Festival Supplier Awards 2020Creative Technology took home the award for Best Screen Supplier for the impressive LED screens installed at Reading and Leeds Festival 2019 at the Festival Supplier Awards 2020.Creative Technology (CT) took on the mammoth challenge of almost doubling the size of the main stage IMAGs at world-renowned Reading and Leeds Festival last summer, after 25 dedicated years working on the event. Working closely with client Festival Republic, the Main Stage IMAG Screens were transformed from 145sqm each in 2018 to 270sqm each in 2019.CT has been supplying the festival and outdoor music scene for over 30 years, working at Reading for the first time in 1994 and Leeds a few years later in 1999. CT has been a part of some of the world’s most iconic outdoor live music events, supplying screens to the famously remembered benefit concert Live 8 in 2005 and numerous historic festivals such as T in the Park, V Festival, and The Big Chill to name just a few!Graham Miller, head of music/entertainment at Creative Technology commented: “Really proud to win Best Screen Supplier at the 2020 Festival Supplier Awards. The scaling up of these festivals have been a great achievement, especially when you consider we delivered the equivalent of two Coachella festivals in one weekend, twice over the summer! Special thanks go out to our project management team as well as the amazing teams of CT crew and freelancers who dealt with it all in their stride.”The judges commented: “This award recipient demonstrated an impressive scale of operations and an ability to deliver at a high level which was backed up by strong client testimonials.”In picture: Huw Stephens radio presenter, Alana Coyne marketing and comms exec CT UK, Graham Miller head of music/entertainment CT UK and Jim Liddiard project manager CT UK.DiGiCo launches A164D Wall LCD and A168D Stage for 4REA4 at ISE 2020 DiGiCo has announced two new I/O Racks, the A164D Wall LCD and A168D Stage, for its acclaimed 4REA4 processing engine for networked audio in installations, at this year’s ISE show in Amsterdam. Both Racks bring all the connectivity of the original A164 Wall LCD and A168 Stage, but with the additional advantage of Dante connectivity.“With 4REA4, we enabled audio over IP, but until now it had to be on a dedicated network,” explains DiGiCo technical sales manager, Tim Shaxson. “Adding Dante connectivity not only adds the flexibility and familiarity of the Dante network protocol, but also means that consultants and integrators can take advantage of existing network infrastructure to drop I/O for their 4REA4 anywhere on the network.”The A164D Wall LCD is a 16 input four output I/O Expander that uses the Dante network protocol to provide fixed, additional I/O anywhere on a network and is designed for wall or floor mounting. It comes with 16 Mic Preamps on XLR inputs with Phantom Power status LEDs and four XLR Line Outs with direct preamp control from the 4REA4 controller software. It can run at both 48K and 96k sample rates and it is AES67 compatible. Primary and secondary Dante ports come with locking EtherCON connectors and can run in both redundant and switched mode. All LCD labels are dimmable and can be customised using Dante controller software.The A168D Stage is a portable 16 input eight output I/O expander, again using the Dante network protocol to provide additional I/O anywhere on a network. It comes with 16 mic preamps on XLR inputs with phantom power status LEDs and eight XLR line outputs with direct preamp control from the 4REA4 controller software. It runs at 48k and 96k and is AES67 compatible. Primary and secondary ports again come with locking EtherCON connectors and can run in redundant or switched mode.www.digico.bizhe only you needMarch 2020news8Blue high-power laser from OsramTake the stage: Blue high-power laser from Osram provides breathtaking moments at events Rock and pop shows today are about much more than music. The entertainment factor, including numerous show elements, is becoming more and more important in concerts in big stadiums and event halls across the world. State-of-the-art stage lighting plays an essential role in these shows. Numerous manufacturers rely on lighting solutions from Osram to create memorable experiences. A new blue high-power laser is now expanding the range of options available to manufacturers of show lasers and stage spotlights.The PLPT9_450LA_E from Osram Opto Semiconductors is a multi-mode laser diode that is mounted in a hermetically-sealed TO metal can package. Lasers combine an outstanding form factor with excellent beam quality, making them particularly suitable light sources for show lasers and stage lighting.In terms of brightness, laser diodes offer some advantages over LEDs. At a typical operating current of 2A, the PLPT9_450LA_E achieves an optical power of 3 Watts and emits blue light with a wavelength of 447nm. In a typical optical system, the laser light is focused at a point only a few micrometers in diameter. The laser can be directly used as a blue light source or in combination with a special phosphor for white conversion. The achieved luminance of the white light source is around three times higher than that of a comparable LED.The PLPT9_450LA_E comes in the proven, robust TO90 package. Compared to the first TO56 generation that included three pins, the new TO90 package contains only two pins for contact. Thanks to the simpler cooling, the generated heat can be easily dissipated from the component. In addition, the integration of the laser into the final lighting solution is much less complicated.“The PLPT9_450LA_E completes our broad portfolio of InGaN lasers with a 3 Watt version. Thanks to the easier cooling, an application range up to 85° C and an operating voltage of less than 5V, we are able to offer our customers particularly small and lightweight designs of high-quality lighting solutions for show lasers, endoscopy, professional laser torches and other numerous applications,” explains Christoph Walter, product manager for visualisation and lasers at Osram Opto Semiconductors.NEXT-proaudio introduces new N-RAK NEXT-proaudio has developed on the past unified rack solution N-RAK, designed for optimum performance flexibility and setup simplicity. The new rack was configured to interface seamlessly allowing multiple configurations for the entire NEXT-proaudio’s product range. Consisting in a family of two new different models, N-RAK 6 and N-RAK12, all the new N-Raks are equipped with Powersoft T604, featuring Dante audio networking functionality.These N-RAKs were created as a universal platform developed to facilitate cross-rental between NEXT-proaudio’s Users worldwide and to ensure compatibility with the cabling standard of the systems. The complete N-RAK series comprises N-RAK 6, N-RAK 12, N-RAK 20, N-RAK 40, N-RAK 80.The new N-RAK 6 and 12 have Dante, AES3 and analogue inputs for multiple connections, making the set-up process greatly simplified and much more efficient than the former LA Rack. With the Powersoft amplifiers already built in and no assembly required, it’s an easy-to-configure, all-in-one amplifier solution that eliminates the process of building amp racks.The N-RAK touring rack offers an advanced rack solution for all NEXT-proaudio’ systems covering signal and power distribution in a plug-and-play touring package.The N-RAK versatility extends to delivery as well, since its dimensions were projected to allow easy shipment on European trucks, sea containers and other transportation modes.The new fully equipped N-RAK 6 and 12 module comprises a compact 4U customised rack with two Powersoft T604 (N-RAK12) or one Powersoft T604 (N-RAK6), 2U audio distribution panel in the front and 2U power distribution panel in the back.The N-RAK features Armonia software for convenient, simplified and standard control. The complete digital audio signal management system based on ARM Cortex A-8 processor and TI C6000 DSP platform heralds new and innovative level of signal processing, providing non-boolean routing and mixing, multi-stage equalisation with raised-cosine, IIR and FIR filters, delay up to 4s in input processing and 200ms for time alignment, gain and polarity adjustment, crossover, peak limiters, TruePower limiters and Active Damping Control.Magma Prime – first haze machine from Magmatic atmospheric effects now shippingMagmatic atmospheric effects is offering the first haze machine in its Magma series of dependable haze and fog machines. Now in stock and shipping is the Magma Prime, a durable water-based hazer with advanced technology providing an exceptionally high output, dry haze effect with low fluid consumption.Already proving popular since its debut at the 2019 LDI show, Magma Prime is a tough, all-purpose haze effect that appeals to entry-level users and professionals alike. A large fluid intake and advanced HPA (High Pressure Air) pump technology reduce the risk of heater clogging while automatic self-cleaning and energy-saving auto shut-off (when no fluid is detected) make operation even more effortless and economical.Thanks to its compact size and easy mobility – the unit weighs only 22.5lbs. (10.2kg) with convenient carrying handle – Magma Prime is easy to set in a corner, position side stage, or hide in a theatrical or church setting.Built to withstand travel and repeated use, Magma Prime features a durable aluminium housing and robust design for powerful performance that delivers on time, every time. Its thermally protected 700W heat exchanger produces a full-coverage output that is excellent for such a small unit at 4,000 cu ft/min (113m3/min). Because the unit sips fluid at a low 3.4ml/min, its fine haze atmosphere can enhance lighting effects for hours on end. And it does it while staying surprisingly quiet.Magma Prime is hard to break but easy to use with an onboard LCD touchscreen control panel with manual and timer control options, intuitive DMX-512 and RDM control, and optional wired and wireless remote control options.Elation Professional launched a completely new brand of inspiring and dependable atmospheric effects – Magmatic at LDI. Designed, engineered and exclusively distributed by Elation, Magmatic speciality effects are strong solutions that are on-the-road tough and made to endure. Products encompass a comprehensive range of haze and fog machines with the Magma and Thermatic series, atmospheric snow machines with the Polar series, and CO2 cryogenic simulation effects with the Rocket series. To complement all of the special effects machines, Elation has developed a complete line of specially formulated effect fluids called Atmosity. Also available is an IP65 rated series of UV LED lighting products in the Prisma series.www.elationlighting.com7news9Issue: 325AED group appointed as Master Distributor for NEXT Truss NEXT Truss has appointed AED group as its European master distributor for its complete product range.As a total solution provider to the AV industry, AED group enables professional users to purchase, rent or lease products of the NEXT brand through its well-known channels. AED group will make the complete NEXT trussing and staging catalogue available at competitive pricing and with optimal stock levels. An unbeatable professional discount structure aligned with AED group’s rental department will benefit every professional customer. Besides the popular 30cm and 40cm truss ranges, NEXT will also offer ladder, rectangular (36/100) and 52cm square truss, ground supports, towers and stage decks.Glenn Roggeman, CEO of AED group, comments: “For nearly 30 years we’ve set the industry standards with a leading brand in a loyal relationship. Despite this, recent events have resulted in an uncertain situation, without guarantees for the future vision, organisational structure, distribution policy, production capacity and delivery terms. These conditions made us decide to take a new direction, the NEXT chapter. We strongly believe in this new brand, its strong values and clear vision. With the addition of NEXT Truss to our product portfolio, we allow all our existing customers to acquire high-quality 100% compatible products. The recently launched Luxibel decks and truss products will be incorporated in NEXT. Our rental department will carry the full NEXT range, and will hold an impressive stock for dry-hire.”NEXT Truss products are built in Europe by certified welders and are made from the highest quality aluminium. All NEXT products comply with the applicable industry standards and regulations.Martin Kuyper, CEO of the Eurotruss Group, says: “NEXT Truss stands for well-produced goods, competitive pricing, experienced and trusted staff, swift delivery times and good industry relationships. We are very pleased with this new addition to the Eurotruss Group and with AED group as our European Master Distributor for NEXT.”Ralph Stockley, CEO of NEXT Truss, comments: “It is with great enthusiasm that we team up with such a well-known player in the industry; AED group offers dry-hire, sales and leasing solutions under one roof. With this addition to our distribution network, they will provide our customers access to our products across a broad range of countries. Having worked with AED in the past, I am 100% confident they will provide a total solution for the market.”AED group will become the exclusive distributor for NEXT Truss in Benelux, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Turkey. In Germany AED group and Eurotruss GmbH will become exclusive co-distributors of NEXT Truss.Laser for LessThings just got a whole lot easier for AV professionals. The new ZH403 projector featuring a laser light source is here, and it’s available for under £1000: that’s less than the cost of a replacement lamp, say Optoma.Geared for medium-sized exhibition venues, events, trade shows or meeting rooms, the 4,000 lumen ZH403 is a compact Full HD 1080p laser projector, which joins the line-up of DuraCore laser projectors from Optoma.Designed for continuous operation, it can be installed in virtually any orientation. Its 1.3x zoom, combined with 360-degree and portrait projection make it effortless to install.This feature packed projector is 4K and HDR compatible, has a built-in speaker and its laser technology delivers up to 30,000 hours maintenance-free laser light source. For ultimate control, the projector comes with RJ45 connection allowing you to monitor and control your network in multiple rooms.Next >