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RIP Technics Turntables

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Panasonic announces Technics production to cease in February 2010

The Technics SL-1200 and Technics SL-1210 turntables have shaped the world we know today. Featured in the London Museum of Science and Technology they are regarded as a major stepping stone in how music is played and presented.

We have just heard the sad new from Panasonic (the manufacturer of Technics) that production of the world famous Technics SL-1200 and SL-1210 DJ turntables will stop at the end of February 2010. This marks the end of an era – Technics have been the industry standard for over 35 years with this turntable and the SL-1200 is synonymous with the DJ culture. It has been released and re-released over 9 times with different models and numerous other manufacturers have tried to compete with this deck, but above all, the Technics SL-1200 & Technics SL-1210 are the undisputed number one deck in the world.

But fear not there are OTHER turntables for DJ’s, yes really!

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The Nest 4 @ Megaphon Studios [Dec 5th]

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The Nest 4 @ Megaphon Studios
Floor 2/ Building 8, 70 Edith St, St Peters
Saturday December 5th , 7.30pm

Featuring:
On The Stoop
Billygoat and the Mongrels
Kitty in The Well
Grace Before Meals

This coming installation of ‘The Nest’ features a mad mash up of genres and sounds including some raucous-experimental-folk-country-blues, with clarinets, xylophones, sousaphones, trumpets, accordions, violas, glockenspiels and triple-necked guitars. And the madness doesn’t end there. There will be an outdoor BBQ on the giant rooftop balcony where Chris Dunscombe, a local audio-visual artist, will be screening his latest video project. There will also be other artists’ works and stage props displayed throughout the studio space.

The MC for the event is CJ Shaw, a poet, songwriter, and all-round entertainer. The Nest events are filmed and recorded, producing awesome film clips to local bands and
artists. The recording studio is an intimate venue for live gigs and has full, rich sound, controlled and enhanced by the studios’ experienced engineers and production team. The space has been decked out with a massive PA system and an extensive intelligent lighting rig supplied by Lightsounds.

For more information, go to:

http://www.myspace.com/thenestatmegaphon

http://themeganest.wordpress.com
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Double Pass to Future Entertainment Event

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Purchase a Blu Black Future Dex pack between November 1st 2009 and February 20th 2010 and receive a double pass to a selected Future Entertainment event in your city.

The Blu Black Future Dex pack features the DJM-400 mixer, two CDJ-400 CDJ players, a RC2 Pro flight case and HDJ-1000 headphones.

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Tickets are limited. Click here to download the redemption form

The double pass can be redeemed by sending the redemption form with a copy of your receipt and a cut out of the barcode and serial number (off the Future Dex box) to Pioneer Electronics, PO Box 295, Mordialloc, Victoria 3195. The ticket confirmation will be sent to you within 28 days of receiving your redemption form. All redemption forms must include a copy of your proof of purchase, serial number and product barcode. Redemption forms must be received by Pioneer no later than last mail March 31st 2010. There is only one redemption per customer and is not transferable for cash or discount. Tickets only available for Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast and Brisbane events. Double pass will be provided to an event that is closest to your address given. Claimants cannot opt for a specific event and must accept the tickets as provided by Pioneer. 

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Silent Messaging with Logo Star

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

For a user-friendly, modestly priced messaging solution go straight for the Logostar. This unique and stylish logo projector looks more like it should be in a modern art gallery than in a corporate or commercial environment.

Employing a dynamic, high-powered, halogen light source for powerful and fine edged graphics. Mounting options are flexible as the light aluminium body is easily attachable to any convenient hanging point. Brand a trade show, conference or exhibition centre with full colour, rotating words and designs. Or point onto the outside walkway of a restaurant or retail outlet with advertising messages and special offers.

Set up is as easy as point and shoot, with manual focus available upon simple installation of your gobo design. Gobos can range from simple silhouettes through to sophisticated full colour images. Then just flick a switch and let the Logostar create an impressive point of difference for your business. Lamp life offers a healthy 1000 hours with spare rotation belt and sample gobos included. All for around the cost of an advertisement in your local newspaper.

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Light Emotion Affordable Par Cans

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Light Emotion now offers a convenient and high quality parcan package that adds new meaning to the term ‘great value’.

Light Emotion parcans are big on features having been developed by an R&D team that left no stone unturned. Manufactured from lightweight yet durable aluminium with turned edges and internal safety grill. The yoke is high strength and has a non-slip lockable brake. Silicon plug, double insulated wiring and sealed rear cover ensures safety, with piggyback plug for added convenience when powering up a number of units. Gel frame and safety cable are supplied with the can, while the package also includes a 2-inch steel hook clamp, multi coloured gel pack and a long-life medium flood lamp.

Custom bags and flight cases are also available to ensure your cans stay safe and protected. Suitable for both touring and installations the Light Emotion par can is available in black or polished. At a price that’s easy on your wallet. 

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REVO3 Packs a Punch

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Join the LED revolution in special effects lighting with American DJ’s REVO 3 LED Moonflower. With the use of the latest LED technology, this American DJ LED moonflower effect produces bright multi-coloured beams of light, that create sensational patterns and shapes.

392 Red, Green, Blue & White LEDs are laid out in 7 clusters to produce a wide beam spread that covers a large space. Internal chase patterns make sound active mode look more like a professional light show or the fixture can be operated via DMX for 4 or 10 channels of control. From simple colour changing options through to dimming and strobe. Razor sharp beams can be highlighted by occasional bursts of fog or if restrictions apply they also look great on their own. While usually used to fire up a dance floor it can be used as a fascinating and psychedelic effect for a rock band.

The REVO3s have a low power draw, produce very little heat, have no duty cycle and last up to an incredible 100,000 hrs with no lamp replacement. In the US only one Crystal Disc Lighting Award is handed out every year, with the REVO 3 recently earning this prestigious accolade. Use at discos, raves, band gigs or any venue where rich vibrant groovy colours are desired. Weighing in at less than 4.5 kgs the REVO is easy to handle and linkable with other REVOs. And with output equivalent to a 400W halogen these guys really pack a punch. 4-Button LCD DMX display and hanging bracket are included.

At jsut $499, you need to get one now!

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TTRECORD Uploads Vinyl

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

American Audio’s TT Record gives you fast and convenient vinyl record uploads without the need for a computer or any software. So you’ve got some old classic albums lying around that you can’t give up but the old 3-in-1 Stereo is long gone. Now any music lover can digitally upload their vinyl records at the touch of a button with this convenient inexpensive tool.

A belt-driven turntable, the TT Record converts old 33 and 45 RPM records into digital MP3 files then records them directly onto an SD card or USB memory stick. How simple is that? Anyone can use it to convert their vinyl collection into ready-to-play MP3 files to go straight onto a laptop or I-Pod. Just place your vinyl record on the platter, select the speed, insert a USB memory stick or SD card into the built-in slot, press the record button and it rips your vinyl track straight to MP3.

The TT Record comes with everything you need to record all of your classic vinyl tracks back to a modern, easily accessible format. The package includes a full size belt-drive turntable, needle cartridge with headshell, 33/45 rpm selector, +/-10% pitch slider, an adapter for 45s and a slip mat. You don’t even need a stereo for monitoring as it comes equipped with a headphone jack that plugs directly into the back.

And as the TT only weighs 3.8 kgs you can take it round to your mates place to copy his best rare vinyl. Protective carry bags also available.

TT Record is just $499.

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American DJ XCOLORLED Colour Changer

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

The XCOLORLED is a versatile and compact spot-light bringing you a
world of possibilities in colour projection. With output comparable to
a 250W halogen and full DMX control the fixture is a lightweight
alternative to heavier less functional incandescent lights. Big
circles of vibrant primary colour are able to bathe a performer or
stage area and cut straight through ambient lighting even when fog use
is limited.

There’s very little heat generated and no duty cycles so
the fixture can run all night long. A 4 button menu system with LED
display makes the XCOLORLED easy to navigate especially when working
in low light. Applications include shining on larger sized mirrorballs
for a superior centerpiece effect, hang from truss to provide
colourful spotlights for members of a stage troupe, set in strobe
function in time with the bass drum for a pulsing effect for a DJ gig,
or run sound active behind a drummer for some moody back-lighting of a
rock band.

For any serious operator on the go, these fixtures not only
offer high output and hands on control but only weigh 2.4 kgs. Lamp
life is rated at 50,000 hours and you can run heaps of them on a 240v
circuit. Razor sharp beams and no ongoing lamp costs make the
XCOLORLED a cost effective means to create stunning bursts of
saturated colour, far superceding standard par projectors.

With a recommended retail price of $499 this valuable and versatile asset will
pay for itself in no time.

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Light Emotion’s Affordable 575 Follow Spot

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

A follow-spot is a powerful spotlight that can be physically directed
by a technician during a production to track a performer around a
stage.

Light Emotion’s FOLLOW575 provides an affordable alternative in
follow-spot lighting with all the convenience of human or remote
operation. Control can be centralised via 4 channel DMX or manually
operated with the control station built into the directing arm.

Onboard features include adjustable strobe, 100% dimming and 16.5
degree beam angle. Four channels of DMX means easy access to dimmer,
flash, iris zoom and colour/temperature. An automated internal color
wheel allows the choice of 7 colors plus white with the flick of a
switch. These user-friendly options can create stunning bursts of
dramatic and vivid colour with crisp-edged spot or soft edged flood.
Perfect for use in theatres, churches, schools, ballrooms, rock gigs,
nightclubs or just about any performance application.

Forced fan cooling by three fans maintains steady operating temperature. A
high-intensity discharge lamp with high colour temperature (rated at
450 hours) is included and Industry Gear road cases are available for
simple and safe transport. The stand is built of steel and serves as
an adjustable yet stable platform for easy set up and pack down.

The FOLLOW575 offers all the features you need for stage production at an
affordable price.

Get one now for $1099.

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Let Elations’s CompuCLUB Do the Work For You

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

All it takes is a simple point-and-click to trigger an instant,
full-blown light show with Elation Professional¹s Compu Club DMX
Lighting Software. Compu Club makes it easier to use your PC or laptop
to program and control a sophisticated light show. The USB Interface
Box can even be used as a portable stand-alone controller. You can
import lightshow scenes directly into the USB Box and run them
anywhere, without having to lug around your computer. Another handy
feature is the ability to add settings for additional fixtures at any
time, so you can expand your Compu Ware library indefinitely as new
products emerge from all of the major lighting manufacturers.

Each fixture gets assigned to a window, and multiple fixtures can be
controlled simultaneously with up to 512 DMX channels per USB
interface. And Compu Club offers a compressed view of the control
panel for each fixture. Instead of verbally spelling out the names of
colours, rotation speeds and other important functions, the new
compressed version shows pallets of colours and intuitive icons that
take up less room and give you more screen space to work with. The
Easy Step function facilitates the creation of chase sequences. It
works more like programming a chase scene with a standard DMX
controller, so the process will be more familiar to DMX lighting users
right out of the box. You can view multiple windows at a time which
lets you oversee more of what¹s going on with your program.

An improved 3D rendering screen allows you to visualize how your light
show will look, down to the most precise details, including the
ability to see actual gobo patterns and gobo rotation. Using Compu
Club¹s Rendering Screen is easy, you simply enter the dimensions of
the room and the approximate locations of lighting fixtures, and
you¹ll get a full colour 3D preview of your light show right on
screen.

Compu Club works with DMX-compatible lighting fixtures from virtually
any manufacturer, and most of today¹s popular lighting fixtures are
already pre-programmed into the software¹s extensive lighting library.
Compu Club represents a technologically advanced, professional
product, available to the wider lighting market at a great price.

The Compu Club package includes a CD-ROM, a USB/DMX module and a reference
manual.

Only $1499.

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