Come and visit ALG at the Education Show at the NEC Thursday 15th-17th March 2012 on stand F103 were we will be displaying the most up to date LED energy efficient lighting solutions for stage lighting and audio equipment. Current carbon trust loans for energy saving schemes for the replacement of fluorescent fittings and LED replacements in the education sector.

One of our most recent projects at Cotteridge Infant and Junior School in Stirchley we have installed new LED lighting fixtures in four corridors replacing thier current old fluorescent fittings with a saving of 40% on their energy costs, we will also be displaying the new Lumo PowerLED lighting tile 603mm x 603mm 45watts LED Life 25,000 hours replacing current incandescent lighting at 180watts PowerLED Lumo 45 series.

LED stage lighting has improved dramatically over the last couple of years with more efficient and brighter LED`s and new improved drivers, we supply a range of LED stage products for schools and colleges for new installations or upgrades to current systems, on the stand will be the Coemar Reflection LEDko a multi LED light fixture with full spectrum colour mixing and all whites from 3200K to 9000k interchangeable optics for PC / Fresnels and profile HD optic for projected images also compatible with third party Lens and tubes. Print gobos and images from any printer onto a transparency sheet in seconds, quick and easy.

Also on the stand will be Quad LED Par 64 cans 18 x 5watts RGB including white, 150watt LED Fresnel and 50 watt Moving Head the lights which will be controlled using ShowMagic SL software to demonstrate from a touch screen the programming were ShowMagic offers an integrated software solution for the storage, playback and control of audio, video and digital signage, as well as full control of lighting and external AV devices.

On the stand will be a range of audio products Allen and Heath Zed Series mixer, Electro-Voice SX and ZX full range speakers, Tascam iPod Dock CD Player and Shure radio SLX series, and multimedia players with USB and SD cards.

Shure SLX Radio Microphones Channel 38

The rugged SLX Wireless Systems from Shure bring unparalleled ease of set-up and exceptional audio quality into reach included accessories, SLX is also installation-ready, out-of-the-box and with a wide selection of legendary Shure microphones to choose from, SLX offers a tailored solution for virtually any application.

TASCAM’s iM2 turns the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a high-quality stereo recorder.

A pair of condenser microphones – the same high quality as TASCAM’s best-selling DR-series recorders – plugs into the dock connector of your Apple device.

The microphones are adjustable over 180 degrees for the best sound placement. The uni-directional elements are arranged in an AB pattern for detailed stereo imaging while capturing the ambience of your room.

The iM2 contains its own microphone preamp and analog-to-digital converter for low noise and great audio quality. Unlike mics that use the built-in iPhone preamp, the iM2 can handle up to 125dB sound levels to capture the loudest concerts and instruments without distortion.

TASCAM’s CD-200i is a unique combination of rackmountable CD player with a dock for Apple’s iPod® music player. The CD player uses the new TEAC CD-5020A transport, custom-designed for audio playback with a smooth loading drawer and low clamping noise. The internal clock has been improved for a smoother sound and decreased jitter.

In addition, a sliding drawer reveals a connector dock any Apple iPod. The iPod can be controlled from the CD-200i’s front-panel or wireless remote, including transport control, album navigation and more. The iPod can be charged from the dock connector, and video can even be played through an S-video jack on the rear panel.

TASCAM’s CD-200i has unbalanced phono outputs and S/PDIF digital out on coaxial and optical jacks. MP3 and WAV file playback is supported from CD media. The front-panel Folder navigation buttons change folders on CDs and albums on the iPod. A wireless remote control with numerical track select buttons is also included.

Allen and Heath ZED Series Mixers

ZED-12FX multi purpose mixer with effects for live sound and recording, the 12FX squeezes in 4 auxiliary channels and swept semi-parametric EQ on top of the already impressive feature set including configurable USB audio in/out makes it easy to capture stereo recordings.

for more information on the education show please contact 0844 800 7710 or email info@alg-uk.com

19^th January 2012: UK quantity is limited to 45 sets only.

They’re among Pioneer’s most popular products, sought after by DJs who want equipment that looks as good as it sounds. With their superb high-definition audio, stunning club-quality effects and sleek user-friendly design, the industry-standard CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus offer the ultimate in style and substance.

So, DJs are in for a serious treat as Pioneer launches limited edition white versions of its flagship multi-player and mixer. And, with just 1,000 units of the CDJ-2000 Limited and 500 of the DJM-900nexus Limited available worldwide, these unique pieces are sure to be snapped up quickly.

With the CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus, club-quality sound, high-end design, professional effects and cross-equipment connectivity come as standard. Featuring customised symbol plates embossed with limited edition serial numbers, the brilliant-white versions of Pioneer’s ever-popular player and mixer will stand out in any environment.

Key features of the CDJ-2000 Limited

1.             Supports music from any source and works intuitively with DJ software

• The player supports various media formats, so DJs can simply plug and play music from laptops, USB keys, SD memory cards, CDs and digital files in multiple formats, including MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF.

• DJs can play from our rekordbox™ software, directly from the player, for ultimate flexibility and creativity. rekordbox analyses the BPM and beat position of songs from your computer, allowing DJs to categorise music by genre and create playlists before a gig.  Songs and playlists can be easily transferred from rekordbox to the player via USB, while cue and loop settings can be recalled during the set for truly crowd-pleasing performances.

• Adding yet another layer of user-friendly flexibility to the CDJ-2000 Limited is the built-in PRO DJ Link, which removes the need for lots of connections and cables and allows DJs to concentrate on what they do best. Using just one LAN cable, DJs can connect up to four CDJ-2000s and instantly share music and data between the players. Plus, the DJM-900nexus can be linked to the players, so highly accurate BPM and beat location information can be sent straight to the mixer from the CDJ-2000s.

2.             Delivers master-quality, club-standard sound

Accurate sound reproduction is guaranteed with the CDJ-2000 Limited’s master-quality, 24-bit/48 kHz sound card and high-efficiency, Wolfson Microelectronics-manufactured D/A converter, so DJs can deliver club-standard audio that will please even the most discerning ear.

3.             Large, full-colour 6.1-inch LCD display

An oversized, full-colour screen enhances the CDJ-2000 Limited’s operability: playlists are easy to browse through; album artwork is clearly displayed; waveforms are instantly viewable; and track information can be read easily.

4.             Needle Search™ function

Pioneer’s unique Needle Search function replicates the experience of using an old-school turntable – DJs simply touch the jog wheel at their chosen point in the track and press play.

Key features of the DJM-900nexus Limited

 1.     Four-channel sound card offers excellent input and output with no loss of sound quality

An integrated 24-bit/96 kHz USB sound card allows for pristine sound reproduction and eliminates the need for third-party audio interfaces, while the 32-bit digital processor ensures there is no degradation of the source audio. The mixer’s four input and four output lines operate simultaneously and the output signal path can be changed to suit DJs’ needs – whether they are performing, recording or producing.

Complete Traktor compatibility so DJs can simply plug in and play

Laptops can be connected to the mixer using just one cable, allowing DJs to instantly access Digital Vinyl Systems such as Traktor. The DJM-900nexus Limited’s output can be sent straight back to Traktor so DJs can record their mixes at the push of a button. Plus, Traktor’s timecode feature lets DJs spin and scratch digital files using vinyl and CD control without the Traktor sound card.

3.     A wide range of high-definition effects for truly creative DJing

The DJM-900nexus Limited is home to the intuitive X-Pad, a touch-sensitive strip that allows DJs to simultaneously engage Beat Effects and adjust functions like Reverb, Roll Time and Phaser LFO – using just one finger. The X-Pad lends itself to truly brilliant performances, offering an instant trigger with Quantize timing for live edits that are perfectly on beat.  And because there’s no longer any risk of using manually timed effects, it’s easier to be much more creative.

Professional-quality effects include:

• Reverb: Deliver processor-intensive reverbs without relying on unstable laptops. The Reverb function brings studio-quality effects with a two-minute tail, pitched room size control and input frequency filtering for crowd-stunning results.
• Spiral: Create psychedelic breakdowns and interludes with a single hit using this pitch echo. Modeled on a tape delay effect, it offers the kind of stunning feedback looping usually only found in studio plugins.
• Slip Roll: The ultimate beat-mashing tool, the Slip Roll effect puts rhythmic slicing right at DJs’ fingertips. Use the X-Pad to continuously re-sample and loop chunks of audio as you slide between loop sizes, perfectly in time with the beat.

4.     Built-in Pro DJ Link enhances performances

Linking the DJM-900nexus Limited to a CDJ-2000 allows perfectly accurate BPM and beat location information to be exchanged between mixer and player, so effects can be applied without losing the beat. Status alert lights flash when the CDJ has been engaged, so DJs know when a track is playing out to the speakers.  The true benefit of Pro DJ Link can be seen with Beat effects as they can apply rekordbox BPM and beatgrid information from compatible Pioneer DJ players to keep the effects in perfect time. Cue Link, meanwhile, acts as an additional audio channel so DJs can preview tracks through their headphones, straight from rekordbox.

5.     Next generation durable fader

The DJM-900nexus series boasts Pioneer’s most robust faders to date offer the ultimate in durability both above and below deck. The internal fader component is positioned out of harm’s way, sparing it from drink spillages during performance, while the external P-Lock Fader Caps prevent the faders from slipping accidentally.

Main specifications – CDJ-2000 Limited

(W x H x D)320 x 106.4 x 405.7 mmWeight (unit)4.6 kg

Main specifications – DJM-900nexus Limited

(W x H x D)331 x 108 x 409 mmWeight (unit)7.1 kg

Main specifications – rekordbox^TM music management software

The ZXA1-Sub is designed to provide the ultimate combination of portability, performance, and power in a lightweight, stylish, small-format package. Though equipped with a heavy-duty EV-engineered 12” woofer and 700Watt amplifier, in a durable 15-mm wood enclosure, and a maximum SPL rating of 126 dB, the ZXA1-Sub weighs-in at just 20.9Kg.

Specifications :

• Speaker Type – Subwoofer
• Frequency Response (-3 dB) – 53Hz–93 Hz
• Frequency Response (-10 dB) – 44Hz–118 Hz
• Max. SPL/1m (calc); half space – 126 dB
• LF Transducer  (1) EVS-12S, 305mm (12”) Woofer
• Crossover Frequency – 100 Hz
• Enclosure Material – 9-ply, 15mm Plywood, Internally Braced, with Textured Paint
• Height   400 mm
• Width    444.5 mm
• Depth   457.2 mm
• Weight Net – 20.9Kg

ZXA1 Self Powered 8inch Speaker

ZXA1 is powered by an 800 watt amplifier module derived from EV’s world-tour-class Tour Grade series – amplifiers with audio quality and reliability proven at the very highest levels.

• Integrated 800 watt power amplifier
• Biamplified design with transducer protection
• EV8L 8” high-output LF transducer
• DH2005 1” exit true compression driver
• 90° x 50° coverage pattern
• Rotatable horn design
• 123 dB maximum SPL
• Selectable high-pass filter for use with subwoofers
• Line and microphone inputs
• Integral monitor angle on enclosure
• Built-in pole mount
• Lightweight (< 20 lbs) with integral handle for easy carrying

• Input Connections – XLR and TRS Combo; XLR with Independent Gain
• Frequency Response (-3 dB) – 60 Hz – 20 kHz Hz Full Range Mode
• Frequency Response (-10 dB) – 48 Hz – 20 kHz Hz Full Range Mode
• Recommended High-Pass Frequency – 100 Hz User Selectable
• Max. SPL/1m (calc) – 123 dB
• LF Transducer – EV8L, 203mm (8 in) Driver
• HF Transducer – DH2005, 25mm (1 in) Exit Compression Driver
• Crossover Frequency – 1800 Hz
• Enclosure Material – High Impact Polystyrene
• Grill – Polyester Powder Coated, 18GA Galvanized Steel
• Height – 457 mm
• Width – 282 mm
• Depth – 264 mm
• Weight Net – 8.62 kg

For more information contact sales on 0844 800 7710 or email info@alg-uk.com

The T-80 control surface is simply a controller for the MixRack. The console also has an audio rack built into it to conveniently provide local inputs and outputs at the mix position. These are not processed in the Surface but sent to/from the MixRack via a digital snake. The Surface features a large analogue style, one control per function processing block, TouchScreen, name and colour virtual ‘write-on’ strip, banks of motorised faders with independent layers, SoftKeys, built-in headphones, local monitor and talkback.
• 20 faders – 2 banks, 4 layers = 80 control strips
• 8 in, 8 out audio
• In = 4x TRS line, 2x phono, 1x SPDIF
• Out = 4x TRS line, 2x phono, 1x SPDIF, monitor TRS
• TB mic can be patched to talkback or channels
• ACE™ Surface link (audio and control over single CAT5)
• Built in 2 port Ethernet switch
• MIDI port