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Our latest e-commerce site is now up and running and we invite you to take a look.  NewAV.com is the brand new sister-site for UsedAV.com; joining UsedLighting.com and NewLighting.com as well to form a family of sites that we hope will solve all your needs for lighting and AV equipment!

We're adding inventory to NewAV.com daily right now, but we already have a lot of great items up for sale from top manufacturers.  You'll find HD Cameras from JVC and Panasonic as well as projectors from Hitachi, BenQ, and Casio. 

We're also adding all the extension cables, media storage, and other accessory items you need on a regular basis with quick links from the home page.

Best of all, shipping on all products on NewAV.com is only $10.  Not per item, but for your entire order!

Browse on over today and take a look, and be sure to let us know what products you would like us to add to the site!

For the third consecutive year 4Wall New York hosted students participating in the Hemsley Lighting Portfolio Review for a night of moving light demonstrations and "shoot-outs".

Over 30 students from around the country participated in the event led by the team of Designer David Grill and Programmer Paul Sonnleitner.  Held at 4Wall's warehouse located in Moonachie, NJ, the seminar has become an integral part of the Portfolio Review weekend and allows the participating students a unique opportunity to view a wide range of fixtures in side by side comparisons.

The night also featured instruction and detail provided by top designers and programmers about their work as well as insights into the art and craft of moving light design and programming.

In addition to showing a variety of products from Clay Paky, Martin Professional, and Vari*Lite; the instructors spoke on topics such as vocabulary, unit selection, console language and layout, and much more.  The students attending the review certainly left with a greater understanding of moving lights and their role in the world of entertainment lighting.

Headed to NAB 2012 in Las Vegas this year?  We invite you to stop by the Technologies for Worship Pavilion and the UsedAV.com booth located inside!

Our AV division will be front and center at one of the world's largest digital media and AV conventions.  The Technology for Worship Pavilion is a great place to take a break from the show floor and see presentations and workshops from the world of lighting and audiovisual products, and also take in live performances that showcase different uses for all the technology on display.

In addition, UsedAV.com's own Scott Kase will be presenting on stage Monday April 16th at 10 AM, so be sure to make his seminar, "Buying the Right Broadcast Video Equipment", a part of your early show schedule!

UsedAV.com will also have t-shirt contests daily, free giveaways, and show specials.  We'll see you on the show floor in April!

This month 4Wall DC General Manager Scott Church is heading to the Southeastern Theatre Conference representing 4Wall and UsedLighting.com.

The highly successful annual conference is being held at the Chattanooga Convention Center in downtown Chattanooga, TN March 8-10.

Over 4,000 actors, professional company representatives, design and technical professionals, theater educators, high school and college students, university representatives, and community theatre producers and participants will gather in Tennessee for the nation's largest theatre conference.

Visit us at Booth 315 at the show, and speak to Scott about how UsedLighting.com can help your theatre move its old equipment or upgrade to newer products at great prices!  He'll have giveaways, specials, and more.  Click here to RSVP to our booth.  Hope to see you there!

This month brings brand new additions to the already extensive 4Wall Las Vegas rental inventory.  A few of the items making their first appearance at 4Wall's corporate headquarters include MA Lighting grandMA2 Light consoles, Lycian M2 Followspots, and Chroma-Q Color Force 12 LEDs.


The grandMA2 Light console is the perfect tool for controlling multiple lighting fixtures- from conventional and moving lights, to LEDs, video, and media.  Its features include real time control for 256 universes, 6 DMX outputs, and two internal wide mode touchscreen monitors.




Lycian's M2 is quickly becoming an industry standard for those looking for extreme flexibility in a followspot.  With the ability to change between long, short, or medium throw lenses quickly, as well as an option for a 1200w or 2500w light source, the M2 give maximum flexibility to designers and rental houses alike.




The Chroma-Q Color Force 12 joins the larger "48" and "72" models already residing in the 4Wall Las Vegas rental inventory.  The RGBA fixture provides a smooth uniform wash and a massive output of 2,400 lumens.



All three of these new items are in stock and available to rent immediately.  Click here to request a quote online!

UsedAV.com is going on the road next month, starting in Los Angeles.  4Wall's growing website for broadcast video and pro audio will be exhibiting at Createasphere's Entertainment Technology Expo, which will be held March 1st at LA Center Studios.

The Entertainment Tech Expo (ETE) will feature workshops, keynote speeches from top Hollywood cinematographers, and expo booths from JVC, Canon and more.

Thinking of selling your AV equipment but looking for the right opportunity?  Visit the booth to learn how easy it is to liquidate unwanted equipment with UsedAV.com  You can find the crew at booth #20 right across from JVC!

For directions, times, and to RSVP click here: ETE Event Page

The class instructors were Michael Gallart and Teddy Read, both members of the local and experienced console programmers.  A total of sixteen Union members sat at eight consoles that were provided for the training by 4Wall and ETC. 

"Two programmers sharing the desk helps build confidence and increases awareness as they support each other," said Gallart.

The class was beneficial for both beginning programmers and those already versed in programming basics.  Topics included DMX networks, system configuration, language, console hardware elements, user interfaces, macros, running cues, and more.

Gallart spoke of the need for the class, saying, "There is currently a great need for programmers in IATSE local 52.  Based on the overwhelming number of requests to participate and the success of this first class, we anticipate holding more training classes in the near future."

A big thanks from all of us at 4Wall to ETC, IATSE 52, and of course Michael and Teddy for the chance to host a great and informative event!

Our e-commerce sites are making their first trip overseas!  On September 11-14 in Earls Court, London, UsedLighting.com and UsedAV.com will be exhibiting at PLASA- the leading international trade show for event, installation, and entertainment technology.

PLASA has long been an industry staple in the UK, and from what we hear it is a well-attended, exciting show. You can be sure to see all the top manufacturers from both the US and Europe under one roof at Earls Court.

Our attendees onsite will be UsedLighting.com’s Mike Mancuso, Scott Church, and Matt Filmeck, as well as UsedAV.com’s Scott Kase.

If you are planning to attend the show, stop by stand 1-E11 to visit with the guys and register to win a free Ipad.  Hope to see you there!

UsedLighting.com is happy to welcome Scott Church to the position of Southern US Rep!

Church first joined 4Wall last year shortly after the opening of 4Wall DC and assumed the role of outside sales for that location.  Now, due to increased volume of website business, Church will now expand his role to include dealing with buyers and sellers of used equipment throughout the Southern United States.

4Wall Director of Used Sales Mike Mancuso spoke of the move, saying:

“As UsedLighting.com has grown nationwide, it has increased our need to have representatives covering each area of the country.”

“Theaters, houses of worship, and many individuals in the southern regions are buying and selling used equipment on our site, and we want to ensure these customers have a dedicated representative.  With his extensive industry background and great reputation, Scott Church is the perfect individual to assume this new role in the company.”

Church will begin his duties as Southern US Rep immediately and can be reached at schurch@4wall.com

4Wall Entertainment proudly awarded the company’s first ever 4Wall Scholarship June 3rd in Alamo, NV.

The 4Wall Scholarship was awarded to Catelyn Sanders, a graduating senior at PVHS in Alamo.  4Wall CEO Michael Cannon and his family have resided in Alamo for many years, and many employees at 4Wall Las Vegas also grew up in the area.

As a way of giving back to the community that a number of 4Wall staff members called home growing up, the 4Wall scholarship offers one graduating student at the PVHS High School in Alamo a chance to receive $15,000 towards an education in Electronics, Technical, Business, or Accounting Fields.

This year’s winner Catelyn plans to attend the University of Reno this fall while majoring in business.  We wish her congratulations and good luck from all of us here at 4Wall!

PVHS Principal Mike Strong presents the 4Wall Scholarship to Catelyn Sanders