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  • Tuesday, June 18, 2013
    Martin Professional Releases v3.0 Software For M-Series Lighting Consoles
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    PSW Staff 06/18 03:59 PM,
    Just in time for the shipping of Martin Professional’s new flagship lighting console, the M6, Martin has released a new software version for M-Series consoles with hundreds of improvements and a new user-interface, built from the ground up to make programming performances easier and more efficient. The new v3 software is all about speed with faster start-up time, show loading and more efficient access to functions. The clean and modern user-interface has been optimized for touch and gesture technology, which… View this story
    Filed in: News • Product • Production • Lighting • Consoles

  • Peoples Church Stretches Its Lighting Looks – And Budget – With LEDs From ADJ
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    PSW Staff 06/18 11:16 AM,
    True to its name, Peoples Church has been committed to serving people of all ages and walks of life since it was established nearly 60 years ago. A non-denominational Christian congregation, its expansive Fresno, CA campus is home to a private high school, as well as the Peoples Church School of Creative Arts (PCSA), which provides instruction on using music, lighting and choreography in the elaborate holiday productions that are put on by church members. In keeping with its emphasis… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • News • Production • Lighting • Staging • Stage

  • Friday, June 14, 2013
    SurgeX Debuts SEQ-1U Surge Eliminator And Power Conditioner
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    PSW Staff 06/14 01:28 PM,
    SurgeX announces the new 1U Sequencer (SEQ-1U), a single rack unit power management surge protection, conditioning, and sequencing solution for audio, video, broadcast and computer equipment. The SEQ-1U offers advanced protection for any size AV or IT installation. Proprietary SurgeX technology in the SEQ-1U includes Advanced Series Mode surge elimination, a zero let-through technology that stops all surges up to 6,000 volts / 3,000 amps (unlimited surge current) without producing harmful side effects such as ground contamination or common-mode disturbances.… View this story
    Filed in: AV • News • Product • Production • AV • Concert • Installation • Sound Reinforcement

  • Wednesday, June 12, 2013
    Kramer Introduces VP-425 Computer Graphics Video & HDTV To HDMI ProScale Digital Scaler
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    PSW Staff 06/12 08:47 AM,
    Kramer Electronics is pleased to introduce the high−performance VP−425 digital scaler for computer graphics video and component HDTV signals. The Kramer VP−425 up− or down−scales the PC or component video input and embeds the stereo audio into the HDMI output. The VP−425 is HDTV compatible and features a non−HDCP encrypted HDMI or DVI output signal on an HDMI connector. The built−in ProcAmp allows convenient signal adjustment and the On−Screen Display (OSD) makes it easy to set up and adjust. The… View this story
    Filed in: AV • News • Product • Production • AV • Installation

  • Elation’s New Level Q7/Level Q7 IP Flat-Style Professional-Grade Pars Offer Power And Performa
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    PSW Staff 06/12 08:40 AM,
    Elation Professional has designed a new “best-in-class” LED par for the professional stage and production market.  This professional grade, compact “flat-style” LED par series features two models, the Level Q7 and Level Q7 IP. Housed in an ultra-low-profile case and weighing under 9 lbs., these high-power little pars offer RGBW color mixing, a narrow 7° beam angle/13° field angle, a highly efficient optical system, a 100,000-hour Quad-Color RGBW 15-watt LED engine by Osram, and an impressive array of professional features… View this story
    Filed in: News • Product • Production • Lighting • Concert • Stage

  • Monday, June 10, 2013
    TAIT Creates Folding Video Fascia Hydraulic Lift For Paul McCartney Tour
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    PSW Staff 06/10 07:58 AM,
    Having worked with the ever-talented Paul McCartney team for over twenty years, Tait was privileged to provide yet another staging solution for the legendary artist’s current North American tour. To maximize the visual impact of the stage, Set Designer, LeRoy Bennett, utilized TAIT’s 30mm LED MagDecks downstage. Working alongside Production Manager, Mark Spring, the entire staging concept, which also included a band riser package, was configured to work within both stadium and arena environments. One of the key elements provided… View this story
    Filed in: News • Production • Staging • Video

  • Friday, June 07, 2013
    Grif Palmer Joins Martin Professional As New Business Area Manager, Rental – US
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    PSW Staff 06/07 06:51 AM,
    Martin Professional, Inc. has announced that long-time industry professional Grif Palmer has joined the company as Business Area Manager, Rental – US. Palmer brings to Martin a wealth of knowledge and industry experience, having worked as VP of sales for High End Systems, regional sales manager for Barco, and most recently as VP of sales for LED Source. His roots in the industry stretch back to 1985 when he founded Core Systems, and he has amassed an abundance of key… View this story
    Filed in: News • Production • Lighting • Business • Concert • Manufacturer • Stage

  • Wednesday, June 05, 2013
    Wirebox Media Provides NEXO System For Auburn University Last Roll
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    PSW Staff 06/05 12:54 PM,
    Wirebox Media of Smyrna, GA was selected by Auburn University to provide production services for the Auburn Oaks Celebration at Toomer’s Corner. The annual celebration included a block party and “One Last Roll” of the historic oak trees. The event took place in late April just after a record-setting attendance at the spring football game. The attendance at Jordan-Hare Stadium was over 83,400 with the downtown celebration pulling similar attendance figures.. Auburn Oaks rolling has been a tradition for nearly… View this story
    Filed in: Live Sound • News • Production • Concert • Line Array • Loudspeaker

  • Martin Professional Now Shipping MAC Viper Wash And Viper Wash DX
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    PSW Staff 06/05 12:46 PM,
    The MAC Viper Wash and MAC Viper Wash DX with internal framing are full-range wash luminaires capable of performing at the high level you would expect from a professional wash light from Martin Professional. Both luminaires feature the same compact form, impressive speed, superior light quality and beautiful colors of the MAC Viper Family and use the same 1000 W HID source. The Wash DX version houses a unique internal framing system that enables designers to shape and control light… View this story
    Filed in: News • Production • Lighting • Concert • Installation

  • Roland Systems Group Adds Powerful Video Scan Converter To VC-1 Series Lineup
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    PSW Staff 06/05 12:13 PM,
    Roland Systems Group is pleased to announce the addition of the VC-1-SC Video Converter to the powerful VC-1 Series line-up. The VC-1 Series of products recently introduced at NAB 2013, addresses the market demand for high-quality, video and audio converters for live/post production as well as installed systems.  The new VC-1-SC is an Up/Down/Cross Scan converter to SDI/HDMI with Frame Sync. Video devices that accept digital signals such as SDI and HDMI have become more common in live production, and… View this story
    Filed in: AV • Live Sound • News • Product • Production • Audio • Video • AV