LIVERPOOL, U.K. — The need for speed may seem to be forever at odds with rigging and staging safety, but Echo Arena Liverpool is using a solution that keeps time and risk to a minimum. While one rigging grid system is installed over the usual stage area, a second grid can be deployed anywhere in the venue.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — A new iPhone application from Wybron gives users a way to put more than 1,500 gobos into their pockets. The Moiré Gobo Library lets users browse, search, and experiment with A-size gobos from GAM and Lee, with more to come.
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NEW YORK — LED displays made by Daktronics have proven to be more than a fad at Radio City Music Hall. First installed in 2007, the Daktronics units usually appear as 11-foot-by-16-foot LED screen configurations, but the modular panels change for special performances like the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.
Read More »NEW YORK — Traxon Technologies — an Osram Company, the joint venture firm formed by Osram and Traxon Technologies Ltd., named Monte Spencer as director of North America sales for e:cue lighting control products and systems.
Read More »SECAUCUS, NJ — ARRI CSC is relocating its New York camera rental department to a 36,000-square-foot facility here, bringing the department to a building that adjoins its lighting and grip division. The total footprint of the buildings is over 91,000 square feet.
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LAS VEGAS — Entertainment Labor Force, dba ELF Labor, named John C. “5ive” McInnis as director of operations of the company’s Las Vegas office. McInnis brings 20 years of experience in large theatrical and rock arena installations to the company. He has previously handled staffing, project management and production support and labor.
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ASHLAND, VA — Milos America has relocated its corporate offices and warehouse. The 18,000 square-foot facility handles sales and support for North, Central and South America. The address is: 10520 Lakeridge Parkway, Suite A, Ashland, VA 23005; Phone: 800.411.0065, Fax: 800.411.0165.
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FRANKFURT, Germany — The worldwide economy may be in a funk, but there was plenty of innovative lighting ideas on display at Prolight + Sound this month. Pictured here is Robe’s booth, where the Robin 3 Plasma Spot took center stage. Chauvet, PR Lighting and SGM were among the many others bringing new ideas to this year’s show.
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SPLIT, Croatia — Six Robert Juliat follow spots were used at the 21st World Handball Championships held here recently — two 1200W RJ Korrigans, two 1200W RJ Super Korrigans and two 1800W RJ Victors. The championship also helped open the 28,500-square-meter Spaladium Arena, which seats 12,000. Rhino Production supplied the gear.
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Martin’s Maxxyz Modules is a lighting controller system based on a series of modules that can be used in different combinations to create a custom console to fit individual needs. Five modules are available to build a custom console or can be used with Maxxyz PC™, Maxxyz™ or Maxxyz Compact™.
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Acrilex Acriglas® Minerals series line of acrylic sheets are composed of 20 percent Muscovite Mica flakes, a naturally occurring mineral. The series is being touted as a “green” option. The series encapsulates Muscovite Mica flakes in an acrylic matrix, transforming the raw material into a machineable, formable and weather-resistant product. Offered in an assortment of colors, the sheets are lighter and easier to fabricate than stone or glass. Available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses ranging from 1/8” to ½”, they can be drilled, routed, laser cut, glued, formed, hot stamped and silk-screened. Sheets can be custom cut or configured to meet specifications.
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American DJ's Mega Bar 50 RGB is half the size of the original 1-meter mega and less than half the price. The DMX-controlled color wash LED fixture features 126 10mm LEDs (42 red, 42 green and 42 blue), seven DMX modes, built-in programs and six stand-alone operating modes including a Sound Active Mode. Multiple units can be master/slaved via 3-pin XLR. The unit draws 18 watts at full intensity white light. It has a 4-button LED menu display. Mounting brackets are also included with the unit. It weighs three pounds and measures 22 inches by 2.5 inches by 4 inches. The MSRP is $259.95.
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