Datapath released a new dedicated SDVoE capture card for real-time streaming applications. The VisionSC-S2 card meets the SDVoE Alliance’s parameters for minimum latency and compatibility with the SDVoE Alliance’s range of multimanufacturer hardware solutions that provide “quality, networked video to the highest standards.” With 4K/60 capability, the VisionSC-S2 card claims to deliver an important part […]

Wisycom Srl announced the availability of its new Wisycom App for the Symphony Series wireless microphone system, available for iOS and Android. Accompanying the release of the app are firmware enhancements to the line, which includes the MCR54 four-channel and MCR54-Dual two-channel true-diversity portable receivers, and the MTP60 bodypack transmitter. Similar to the Wisycom Manager […]

Waves Audio just announced the availability of the Cloud MX Audio Mixer, a 100% cloud-based audio mixer for cloud broadcast environments. Cloud MX Audio Mixer delivers audio, mix control and creative processing capabilities with Waves plug-in integration — all in a scalable, remotely operated, broadcast-ready cloud workflow Broadcasters and media organizations can now add audio […]

Vanco International announces additions to the PulseAudio line that will allow audio technicians to extend multiple audio sources up to 984 feet (300 m) over a single Cat 5e/6 cable. Perfect for either installed or live applications, these two new products enable simple and affordable analog audio capture and transmission. The PA-EXMIX extends analog audio signals […]

Prolights has released the EclPanel TWCXL, its largest soft light to date — a so-called “ultra-bright” LED soft panel with a large light aperture for large-scale productions and long-throw applications. The 1,500W RGB+WW LED source outputs over 136,000 lumens and includes a full range of white tones, from daylight to tungsten, “attaining a superior light […]

Part 1: UCC and Display Technologies I didn’t go to ISE in Barcelona this year, or InfoComm in Las Vegas just a few weeks later, but as the editor in charge of video titling for rAVe [PUBS] for both, I did watch pretty much every video the team shot from both show floors, which was […]

By Cory’s Audio-Visual Many businesses face large expenses and limited choices when needing essential audiovisual production equipment and technology. Whether your business is adding live music capabilities, streaming services or needs a technology facelift, it doesn’t have to keep you sitting on the fence long. There are options with financial advantages. However, one option makes […]

Three of the Atomos Cloud Studio products in the new CONNECT range are now shipping. The ZETO CONNECT has support for HDMI and USB UVC sources. Atomos CONNECT is a network accessory designed to attach to the Atomos NINJA V and NINJA V+ production devices for monitoring and recording. SHOGUN CONNECT is an all-in-one production […]

Chalk it up to the list of strangely worded press releases, but acquisitions sometimes have to tread carefully because they are works in progress rather than completed deeds. A joint announcement declares Germany’s Georg Neumann GmbH and Swiss digital audio specialist Merging Technologies will be working closer together — because both are now fully part […]

Enco expands its portfolio of captioning and translation solutions with the acquisition of Vox Frontera’s TranslateTV (TTV) and Sentinel solutions. The TTV acquisition provides Enco with a broader reach into the growing multi-generational Hispanic television market inside the U.S. and abroad by offering broadcasters an on-premises option for advanced translation of live Spanish-language TV captioning, […]

tvONE has announced new HDMI quad input and quad output modules for CORIOmaster, CORIOmaster mini, and CORIOmaster micro. In addition, new firmware (version M412) and CORIOgrapher set-up and control software are available. The new HDMI quad input (CM-HDMI-4IN)  and output modules (CM-HDMI-SC-4OUT) allow set up across all three CORIOmaster chassis. This allows users to create enormous video walls, projector edge blends, and LED installations […]

VuWall is expanding its scalable PAK video wall processing appliance family with a new model, the PAK 20. Featuring the same hardware as the existing PAK 10 model, PAK 20 supports two 1920×1080@60Hz outputs or one 3840×2160@60Hz output, along with multiformat decoding. VuWall says integrators can now deploy the PAK appliance that suits their project’s […]

DiGiCo just announced the release of its latest Version 3.0 software update, increasing the processing power of its small-footprint, cost-effective S-Series consoles. Version 3.0 offers an optional software expansion that increases the channel count from 48 to 60 flexi channels and 24 flexi busses, turning S-Series consoles into an S21+ or an S31+. V3.0 includes two new […]

As we have for the past 12 years, I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every booth at InfoComm 2022 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more than 1,100 videos, and we […]

Paris, France, June, 2022 — Indochine’s Central Tour 2022 started May 21 with sold-out stadium shows across France, including stops in Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon, and Lille. More than 97 000 fans gathered for their first performance in Paris and made for the largest crowd to date at Stade de France. The massive audio system for […]

  Blaze Audio, a subsidiary of Pascal A/S of Copenhagen, Denmark, Denmark, just announced the PowerZone Series of install power amplifiers. Consisting of three models — the PowerZone 252, PowerZone 505 and PowerZone 1004. These power amplifiers can deliver both Lo-Z (4/8 ohm) or Hi-Z (70/100V) loads on any channel. Integrated with Powershare technology, the amplifier’s total […]

PTZOptics and the MIDI Association are bringing fully configurable MIDI control to the line of PTZOptics robotic cameras. Starting with the PTZOptics 12X-NDI and SDI cameras, PTZOptics will roll out direct MIDI control to their current generation camera line via a free firmware update. Users will be able to map camera commands including setting presets, call, pan, tilt, zoom in, zoom out, […]

rAVe [PUBS] and many other industry publications have written recently about the great work of the AVIXA Women’s Council and its partnership with Rosie Riveters. Since this has been written about in many places, I won’t rewrite everything here. There are a few points I would like to make, however. First, it is fantastic to […]

The pandemic has made the return to touring complicated, as the three sisters toggle between amphitheaters, arenas, and clubs, but PRG’s K2 rig provides scalable performance in any setup HAIM’s current Women in Music Pt. III Tour—in support of their Grammy-nominated 2020 album of the same name—is the second international headlining jaunt by the acclaimed […]

Extron is starting to ship the new USBC Pro 8K Series, active, hybrid optical-copper USB-C cables that transmit 8K/30 DisplayPort AV, USB 2.0 data, and power signals simultaneously over distances up to 30 feet (9.1 meters). They are ideal for USB-C-enabled devices that support video and audio over four DisplayPort lanes. To streamline integration, they support power delivery […]

Crest Audio introduced the PCX Series of digital matrix speaker management processors. Each of the three units in the PCX Series offers processing technology with inputs/outputs that can be routed in multiple configurations to meet virtually any requirement. Harnessing power and flexibility to perform loudspeaker management functions as well as matrix mixing, room combining, and […]

Maxhub just introduced the ND98PNA 4K Commercial Display. Maxhub says this 98-inch diagonal Direct LED (DLED) display is recommended for presentations, UCC and digital signage. Featuring 4K resolution, Bytello DMS for remote device management and wireless BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) capabilities, the ND98PNA also has a 5000:1 contrast ratio. In terms of connectivity, the […]

Storytelling technology platform, Disguise, just debuted a new flagship media server: the vx 4+. Built for “the world’s largest and most technically demanding productions, installations and shows, the vx 4+ is designed to ensure maximum content quality and playback performance, enabling productions to push boundaries.” Today, film studios and broadcasters are turning to extended reality […]

Welcome back for Day Three of rePLAY, where we talk about all things InfoComm 2022! Our hosts, Managing Editor Steph Beckett and Marketing Director Emily Dean, are back again for one more day, joined by AV professionals and guests to discuss their perspectives on InfoComm 2022. Some Favorite Products of the Day A big trend […]

Waves Audio announced the Waves Cloud MX Audio Mixer, a cloud-based audio mixer. Waves said, “Though the deployment of video production technology moved quickly to software-driven workflows, until now, the true pro audio component has been lacking. Subsequently, as broadcast production workflows evolve from entire on-premises control rooms to remote integration (REMI), hybrid or completely […]

Gig Gear LLC has announced the addition of the Drop Stop Tool Tether to its Drop Stop line. The Drop Stop Tool Tether features a stainless-steel locking carabiner and stainless-steel clip that make it the smartest way to prevent dropping heavy tools, such as a C-wrench, while working at heights. On one end, a heavy-duty […]

Our hosts are back! Today, Director of Marketing Emily Dean joins Managing Editor Steph Beckett for another day of rePLAY InfoComm 2022. They met with AV professionals and guests to discuss their perspectives on the show. A Few Favorite Products “I was honestly impressed with all the UCC solutions in general. Plus, I’m a big […]

RF Venue has introduced the new 2 Channel Remote Antenna Kit. The remote antenna kit claims to “contain everything needed to enhance the signal quality of smaller wireless microphone system installations by bringing receive antennas to the front of the rack or to the outside of equipment closets.” The kit includes a pair of high-quality […]

rePLAY InfoComm 2022 kicked off today, and we have an exciting recap of Day One for you! We had a great time in Las Vegas gathering content (over 1,100 videos and over 12,000 photos) on the show floor that we will be showcasing over the next three days during our InfoComm rewind. Day one started […]

PK Sound has released the T218 intelligent subwoofer. Onboard DSP, class-D amplification, and networking enable auto-identification and configuration within PK .dynamics software through a simple multipin connection. Dual front-loaded, 18” long-excursion transducers in a bass reflex design achieve a peak output of 144dB with an operating range of 25-100 Hz for clean and impactful low-frequency performance. T218 features […]

MediaMatrix just launched the SCION Media and Control processor. Shaping the third generation SCION, a descendant of the  MediaMatrix NION platform, transcends its predecessor leveraging ADi’s SHARC DSP architecture providing a fully scalable, configurable and flexible media and control processing system. At the heart of the new Peavey MediaMatrix “S” series ecosystem — PCA announces […]

tvONE debuted at InfoComm 2022 this week new HDMI quad input and quad output modules for CORIOmaster, CORIOmaster mini, and CORIOmaster micro. The new HDMI quad input (CM-HDMI-4IN) and output modules (CM-HDMI-SC-4OUT) allow users to create video walls, projector edge blends and LED installations, as well as deploy switcher applications. The modules grow the maximum […]