Record number of new product launches at PALME 2005

The exhibition, regarded by exhibitors as the platform from which to launch new products into the Middle East region, is a unique showcase of over 400 international and local companies, including some of the biggest names in the pro audio, lighting, sound, system integration and musical instrument industries. Firmly established as the Middle East's premier professional sound, light, music, audio visual and systems integration exhibition, PALME is regarded as a must attend event on the industry trade show calendar, and is rated as one of the world's leading exhibitions in its sector.

Amongst the many international brands to launch new products at PALME 2005 are Pioneer, Sennheiser, Coemar, GE Lighting, ACME, ESE, Lake Technology, Allen & Heath, Maltbury Staging, ROBE, Fender, Korg, Roland, Kawai, Boss, Charlie Lab, Clay Paky, Audioprof, Renkus Heinz, ic audio, Audio Technica, American Audio, American DJ, QSC and Airstar. Visionaire's innovative MediaSite Live technology will be used to capture the Install seminars and masterclasses to publish as presentations on the PALME website.

Desert Beat, UAE distributor of Pioneer, will debut the new CDJ 200 CD player with MP3 capability as part of a global launch of this highly innovative new product which is expected to become the best-selling CD Player in the Middle East region. Also on display will be Pioneer's revolutionary DVJ-X1, the world's first DVD turntable, plus all of Pioneer's DJ products, including the DJM 909 mixer - rated one of the best 2 channel mixers in the world, it is the first to feature a touch panel screen.

Venuetech, recently appointed Sennheiser's exclusive distributor for the UAE, will be introducing, for the first time in the Middle East region, a range of new products for both DJ & Club use.

Lake Technology Ltd. will feature the Lake Mesa Quad EQ, a 4x4 digital matrix processor designed for use in stand alone or networked concert sound, recording, mastering, and broadcast studio applications.

Maltbury Staging will be showing their new Steeldeck Ultra aluminum staging system for the first time in the Middle East.

Harman House will feature sixteen new models of loud speakers from American company QSC. Ideally suited for use in a wide variety of applications ranging from houses of worship and sporting venues to hotels, casinos, and nightclubs, the MD (ModularDesign™) Series loud speakers are available in both passive and active models.

Clay Paky has a number of exciting new professional colour wash, effect projectors and colour change lighting units, while Audioprof will highlight the new APart MASK loudspeakers that have been designed for the contractor market and supply crystal clear sound, from background up to "dance level" music.

The very latest from the world of musical instruments and accessories will be showcased by ZAK, who will display a wide range of products from world leading brands, with many making their Middle East debuts. Accessories on display include the latest from Roland, Boss, Korg and Charlie Lab.

Musical instruments on ZAK's stand include Kawai's grand pianos plus Fender's 50th Anniversary Stratocaster and Mark Knopfler Signature Stratocaster Electric Guitars.

"This year's event, completely sold-out some months ago, will build on the outstanding success of PALME 2004" said Darren Brechin, Project Director, PALME. "The event's exceptional growth is the result of its high quality - exhibitors have enjoyed great success, reaching a top quality audience that includes the region's key decision makers - this year we have a 100% increase in occupied floor space" he added.

Internationally acknowledged as the key forum for the industry in the Middle East, the event is supported by PLASA UK, the professional lighting and sound association (one of the few shows in the world to receive their official endorsement). Other major industry associations such as APIAS (Italy), Secartys (Spain), VPLT (Germany) and ILDA (U.S.) are also enthusiastic supporters.

PALME has rapidly grown into a unique, comprehensive showcase, featuring major international manufacturers, key regional suppliers, installers and integrators from the professional entertainment, events and project installation industries.

Organised by IIR Middle East, PALME 2005 takes place between April 24 and 26 at Dubai's state-of-the-art International Exhibition Centre, and is open to trade visitors from 11am to 7pm daily.