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Neutrik USA Announces opticalCON® MTP®24 Fiber Optic Solutions

CHARLOTTE, NC – NAB Booth C9515… Neutrik USA, the leading supplier of robust and reliable professional connectivity solutions for audio, video, and data, is pleased to announce opticalCON MTP24, a 24-channel fiber optic connection system based on MTP data connectors. With its small form factor and robust design, opticalCON MTP24 is an ideal solution for long cable runs and point-to-point wiring where high fiber counts are required. The system, based on Neutrik’s successful opticalCON QUAD, is optimized for broadcast, pro AV, and industrial applications.

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The next Parnelli Awards ceremony will take place Jan. 26, 2018 at the Anaheim Hilton during NAMM 2018.

The Parnelli Awards Move to NAMM 2018 in Anaheim, CA

PLSN Publisher and NAMM in Strategic Alliance

ANAHEIM, CA — NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants, and Timeless Communications Corp. (TCC), publishers of Projection Lights & Staging News (PLSN), FRONT of HOUSE (FOH) and Stage Directions, have formed a strategic alliance to promote NAMM’s new initiative to better serve the live event production community at its annual trade show in Anaheim. In addition to heavily promoting the event, TCC will be bringing its premier award show for the industry, the Parnelli Awards, to the NAMM show. The Parnelli Awards will take place on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 in the Pacific Ballroom of the Hilton Anaheim Hotel.

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Attraction Near the Great Wall Of China Beckons Audiences with Christie Projection

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BEIJING – Christie projection is being used for a mesmerizing virtual flight ride at a new 3D dome theater located at Badaling, the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, in the outskirts of urban Beijing.

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Jacqueline Attard, Phil Blue, Rob Moss and Anastasia Nikolaou

Green Hippo Expands U.K.-Based Team

LONDON — Green Hippo made four additions to its UK-based team. Jacqueline Attard is the UK HQ’s new Financial Controller, while Phil Blue joins as Sales Manager, expanding the technical sales team. Rob Moss enlists as Junior Production Engineer, and Anastasia Nikolaou is the latest member of the London-based marketing team, securing the role of PR and Marketing Executive.

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Penn & Teller Theater Upgrades with Solaspot Pro 1500s

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LAS VEGAS — Penn & Teller’s outrageous blend of magic and comedy has remained one of the hottest tickets in Las Vegas for over 20 years, and when the production team decided to upgrade the show’s set and scenery, it was also time to invest in new stage lighting technology. Lighting Designer Jeff Croiter specified eight High End Systems SolaSpot Pro 1500s, purchased through 4Wall, for the Penn & Teller Theater in the Rio Hotel.

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Joshua Schultz, who served as lighting designer, operator and programmer, used two Sapphire Touch consoles tied into two Titan Net processors with two Ai RX8 media servers to drive the video content.

DICE Awards Visuals Controlled with Avolites Consoles

LAS VEGAS — Avolites recently helped set and control the scene at the 20th Annual D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Awards ceremony held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Presented by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, the event celebrated the best in interactive entertainment in the video gaming industry for 2016.

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Acclaim Lighting Aqua Drum Series

Acclaim Lighting Aqua Drum Series

Acclaim Lighting’s Aqua Drum high-output, submersible LED fixture has been developed for outdoor façade wash, fountains, ponds, and landscape applications. Its marine grade stainless steel housing, sealed glass top, and in-grade mounting option enable the IP68-rated fixture to operate under up to 20 feet of water.

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