PLASA Focus: Leeds 2014 will throw open the doors of Leeds’ Royal Armouries Museum next week, welcoming more than 150 exhibitors and a raft of expectant visitors. On Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April, the picturesque, canal-side setting of Clarence Docks will be transformed into an entertainment technology showcase. The industry will be out in force, making the show a must-attend event for lighting, audio, video and rigging professionals, both in the north of England and beyond.PLASA Focus: Leeds 2014 offers unparalleled access to the 150 companies on show and to its Professional Development Programme, which comprises free-to-attend seminars delivered by expert speakers. The show, which is celebrating its sixth birthday, has become known for its friendly, upbeat atmosphere and for its growing importance as a platform for new product launches and UK debuts. Here’s a round-up of the latest pre-show news:
Chauvet Professional | Stand N-B12
Platinum Sponsor Chauvet Professional is supporting the show for the third consecutive year. The company will be showcasing the UK debut of the Chauvet Professional Rogue series, as well the latest additions to the Chauvet Professional Nexus series of LED video panels. Michael Brooksbank, Chauvet Europe General Manager, comments: "We're honoured to once again be the Platinum Sponsor of PLASA Focus. For Chauvet, the event is an important and refreshing date in the calendar - the format makes it an invaluable opportunity for networking and real conversations."
Martin Professional | Stand N-E16
Gold Sponsor Martin Professional will be exhibiting some very exciting new and current fixtures, including the MAC Quantum Wash, plus a new addition to the Quantum family, making its UK debut, the MAC Quantum Profile. The company will also showcase products from its RUSH line of cost-effective effect lights, including the new RUSH MH 5 Profile, RUSH DC 1 Aqua and, back by popular demand, the new and improved RUSH Wizard. The expanded family of VC-Grids and VC strips will also be on show, alongside the Jem Ready 365 and Jem Compact Hazer Pro.
Elation Professional | Stand N-D32
Elation Professional will show the EZ4 - a high quality, 4mm pixel pitch LED video panel, which is ideal for applications requiring outstanding high-definition image quality, as well as the Platinum Wash 16R Pro - featuring the new Platinum MSD 16R lamp from Philips (330W, 16,000 lumens). Visitors can also see the Platinum Beam 5R Extreme, Platinum Wash ZFX Pro, DW Fresnel, DW Profile, Cuepix Panel and the Lumina Matrix.
ETC | Stand N-C06
ETC will feature its Source Four LED Series 2 luminaire, ETC Source Four Mini LED fixtures and ETC Nomad lighting control, along with SmartPack ThruPower products. The Source Four LED Series 2 fixture was first seen in public at Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt, where it got a great reception. The Source Four Mini LED is now available in addition to the tungsten version of the Source Four Mini and provides greater energy efficiency. The SmartPack power control line has recently expanded to include installation racks with ThruPower capability, while ETC Nomad gives users lighting control capabilities from the comfort of their own computers.
Avolites | Stand R-B10
Avolites will be exhibiting the Sapphire Touch and new Wing, offering an additional 30 motorised faders and a third hi-res touch screen. The entire Titan range, two Titan Network Processor systems and the Tiger Touch II with wireless remote will also be available for demo and hands-on experience. Avolites' Titan Mobile Fader Wing - which enables expansion of every Avolites Titan console, giving direct access to extra handy features - makes its UK debut.
Avolites Media | Stand R-A08
Avolites Media will be showcasing Ai's video mapping capabilities, demoing interactive video controls using RFID, and discussing a number of high profile projects such as the recent Peter Pan theatre production, as profiled on the cover of LSi magazine. From a hardware perspective, Avolites Media will showcase the new S-Series media servers, along with the latest generation in the Infinity line, the Ai Infinity EX series.
Entry to PLASA Focus: Leeds 2014 on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April is free. Complimentary refreshments – tea, coffee and bottled water – will be available through the day, and there are several cafes, restaurants and supermarkets in the vicinity where lunch and snacks can be purchased.
Free registration is open now at www.plasafocus.com/leeds.