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PLASA 2011: ProLightingSpace Blogs, New Product Highlights

PLASA 2011: ProLightingSpace Blogs, New Product Highlights

LONDON — There’s a new Society of Television Lighting Designers (STLD)-sponsored LED luminaire shoot-out, a new Riggers’ forum and the second Rigging Conference this year, but the perennial focus for many at PLASA 2011, set for Sept. 11-14, will be squarely on new products. Be sure to catch the latest blogs from PLSN editor Justin Lang from the show floor on ProLightingSpace.com. He’ll be there for the duration of the event, from Sept. 11-14.

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ETC Gio

ETC Gio Lighting Control Console

ETC’s new Gio promises to serve as a high-function console in a smaller footprint. It is positioned as a mid-level console in the Eos console range,  between the Eos and the Ion boards. Along with ETC syntax, Gio gives users access to effects including pixel mapping and media server control. The console is designed to minimize the learning curve, and to be familiar to users of other ETC consoles. Along with its light weight and portability, Gio’s buttons are back lit, making programming in dark situations much easier.

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Brad Haynes

Martin Names Brad Haynes Senior Project Manager, Head of Project Sales Department

SUNRISE, FL — Martin Professional, Inc. has named Brad Haynes senior project manager and head of its newly-established Project Sales department. Prior to his new post, Haynes served as regional sales manager and product manager for Martin. He joined the company in 2006. Prior to that, he founded and operated his own company, Bright Ideas, a lighting and sound company based in Missouri.

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Green Hippo Names Lee House Hippotizer Product Manager

LONDON — Green Hippo named Lee House product manager for the Hippotizer Media Server range. House’s background in lighting and AV includes previous positions with Flying Pig, High End Systems and most recently AC Entertainment Technologies.House’s role at AC was to build up their video division three years ago, where he was able to add to his knowledge of the Hippotizer server range.

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HSL Names Andy Hurst Creative Director

BLACKBURN, UK — Lighting rental specialist HSL named Andy Hurst creative director. Hurst has served as LD for touring bands including Prodigy, Faithless, Pendulum and Dizzee Rascal. Hurst will work with group director Mike Oates and other HSL project managers.

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Guard Dog Low Profile Cable Protectors

Guard Dog Low Profile Cable Protectors with Added Traction

For increased traction, Guard Dog Low Profile Cable Protectors are now available with optional Carpet Kit with Velcro brand fasteners and/or anti-slip rubber pads for use on smooth surfaces. With 1, 2, 3, or 5 channels, these interlocking protectors are only 1.25 inches high with a .75-inch channel height. They feature either standard ramps or low angle ADA-compliant ramps.

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