Sony has announced the FX2 (model ILME-FX2), the latest addition to its Cinema Line. Positioned as an entry-level option, the FX2 features a 33.0-megapixel, full-frame, back-illuminated Exmor R sensor and is designed for solo operators and small production teams. The FX2 offers more than 15 stops of dynamic range using S-Log, and features Dual Base […]
TEKVOX has announced that it has joined OpenAV Cloud, an industry-wide initiative uniting AV manufacturers and technology providers to promote the adoption of open, standardized cloud connectivity and API-driven innovation. OpenAV Cloud aims to create a seamless, interoperable and customer-first AV ecosystem that benefits manufacturers, integrators and end users. OpenAV Cloud officially launched on May […]
Absen has announced its collaboration with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMSM) on a renovation project that redefines the visitor experience through immersive visual storytelling. As part of the museum’s modernization, Absen’s NX Series LED displays were installed to showcase over a century of racing history in vivid detail. To ensure a sleek and reliable […]
Atomos has introduced the StudioSonic Shotgun Mic, a compact shotgun microphone with both wireless and wired operation options. The dual-mode design offers wireless operation over 2.4 GHz or a direct USB-C digital audio connection using Atomos’ locking USB-C connector, providing a secure, professional-grade link to cameras, monitors and computers. The StudioSonic Shotgun Mic supports 48kHz/24-bit […]
Screen Innovations (SI) has announced the commercial debut of its Black Diamond Fusion ambient light rejection (ALR) projector screen. The SI Black Diamond Fusion ALR is designed to minimize texture, speckle and glare, and supports up to 130 inches. It targets commercial environments such as hospitality venues, boardrooms, museums, digital signage and airports as an […]
Green Hippo is now shipping its new 4U Hippotizer MX Series media servers, HYCO MX and MEUSE MX. Designed for live event production, the HYCO and MEUSE models offer expanded storage capacity for managing larger projects and assets. Their improved generative content performance, particularly with platforms like Notch and TouchEngine, ensures smoother and more responsive […]
Bose Professional has opened its new global headquarters in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, a 50,200-square-foot facility that houses office space, engineering labs, a corporate museum, and an immersive Experience Center. The project included architectural design by OTJ Architecture, construction by J. Calnan & Associates, and acoustic consulting from Acentech. The facility consolidates Bose Professional’s corporate functions following […]
Opus Technologies will make its InfoComm debut in 2025 with Aura by Opus, a new assistive listening system based on Bluetooth Auracast technology. Built on Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast enables audio to be broadcast to an unlimited number of compatible receivers, including hearing aids, headphones and earbuds. The system is designed to enhance the listening […]
Coastal Source has completed development of a custom-built outdoor amplifier lineup in partnership with Powersoft. The new models are engineered for durability, advanced power management and AES67 network integration, and are now shipping. The collaboration brings together Powersoft’s amplifier engineering and Coastal Source’s expertise in outdoor audio. The result is eight purpose-built amplifier models designed […]
Peerless-AV has announced the launch of its SEAMLESS Connect Universal dvLED Mounting System, part of a new line designed to simplify and expand direct-view LED video wall installations. The system supports flat-to-wall and corner dvLED video walls and includes a variety of substructures for scenarios where direct wall mounting isn’t possible. Compatible with most latching […]
Last week, the rAVe LAVNCH platform hosted its second AV Cloud Summit. It was incredible and one of the highest-attended events we’ve hosted in 2025. The topic of where the so-called AV Cloud will take us has really amped up since its introduction to the market just a couple of years ago. Sure, we’ve had […]
VuWall has released a new Q-SYS plug-in for its TRx Centralized Management Platform, enabling direct integration into the Q-SYS audio, video and control ecosystem. TRx is designed for video wall control, AV distribution and KVM operations through a unified interface. The integration allows users to manage VuWall’s TRx platform within the Q-SYS environment without requiring […]
Vivitek has introduced the NovoDisplay DK Series, a new line of All-in-One LCD displays designed for commercial and business environments. The series includes five sizes: 43, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches (models DK434, DK554, DK654, DK754 and DK854). Here’s a video we shot of it at ISE 2025: Powered by a new high-performance chip […]
ACT Entertainment will highlight two new companion products for the Visual Productions CueCore3 DMX lighting controller at InfoComm 2025: the SpiNode SPI converter and the RdmNode DMX node. SpiNode is a DIN rail–mounted device that converts Art-Net and sACN protocols to SPI, enabling CueCore3 to control pixel-mapped LED installations in permanent or architectural lighting applications. […]
Vanco International has introduced a line of TAA-compliant HDMI and USB cables designed for use in federally funded or security-sensitive installations. The product line includes HDMI, USB Type-A to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-C cables in various lengths. The TAA-compliant HDMI lineup includes the T255 “Performance Series” and the TPRHD “Pro Series.” The T255 […]
Xyte, a developer of cloud platforms for device manufacturers and system integrators, has joined OpenAV Cloud as a founding member. The new industry initiative aims to promote interoperability and cloud adoption across the AV market. OpenAV Cloud brings together AV manufacturers and technology providers to create an open framework for cloud-connected AV systems. The effort […]
Focusrite has introduced RedNet TNX, a Dante interface that connects to PCs or Macs via Thunderbolt and is designed for high-channel-count audio workflows with low latency. The device supports 128×128 channels of 24-bit/192kHz audio out of the box. An optional Dante Ready upgrade (available through Audinate) expands its capacity to 256×256 channels at 24-bit/96kHz. RedNet […]
Today is my birthday. Two weeks ago today, I had triple-bypass surgery on my heart. Trust me, no one was more shocked with this diagnosis than me. It came out of nowhere, just a few weeks after running my fifth Disney World 10-miler. A few days before my procedure, my heart surgeon told me I […]
Allen & Heath has introduced six new Qu digital mixers, incorporating 96kHz FPGA and DEEP Processing capabilities, Dante-enabled variants and workflow improvements across the range. All models are built on a unified platform and offer 38 inputs, 12 mixes, 4 matrix outputs, 6 FX engines with dedicated stereo returns and an SLink port for remote […]
Planar has introduced the DirectLight Essential Series, a new line of Chip-on-Board (COB) LED video wall displays designed for indoor environments with high ambient light. The series offers a cost-effective entry point into fine pixel pitch LED displays and targets applications in retail, hospitality, corporate, education and broadcast settings. Available in 27-inch cabinets with pixel […]
Humly is expanding its workplace technology with enhanced support for sensor integration and analytics through its Humly Sense platform. Built into the Humly Control Panel, Humly Sense serves as a software-based sensing gateway that uses an open API to communicate with third-party devices. Humly Sense enables data exchange with other open devices, allowing integrators and […]
Partnership aims to streamline workflows and enhance security for integrators and event producers Nanolumens and Barco will jointly demonstrate the interoperability of their flagship products at InfoComm 2025, highlighting how Barco CTRL, the company’s control room software platform, integrates with Nanolumens’ Aurora LED image processor. Attendees can view the demonstration at the Nanolumens booth, where […]
PlexusAV has signed a distribution agreement with Village-Island, a broadcast and AV distributor serving Japan and East Asia. The deal marks PlexusAV’s first major distribution partnership in the Asia-Pacific region. “We are delighted to have secured our first major distributor in Asia,” said Steven Cogels, global director of business development at PlexusAV. “This strategic appointment […]
New initiative prioritizes open APIs, cloud integration and cross-platform collaboration. A coalition of leading AV manufacturers and technology providers has launched OpenAV Cloud, a new industry initiative aimed at accelerating the shift to cloud-based solutions by championing openness, interoperability and customer-first innovation. Founding members include Sony Electronics, Panasonic, Legrand, Shure, BrightSign and Xyte. OpenAV Cloud […]
A few years ago, Google introduced Project Starline — a research initiative aimed at redefining video communication using 3D imaging. It enabled remote conversations that felt almost like being in the same room, all without the need for special glasses or headsets. I had a private demo at the time and honestly, it felt too […]
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Solid State Logic has introduced Meter Pro, a new metering plug-in for its SSL 360° platform. The software expands SSL’s growing suite of tools for audio production and integrates with its UF1 DAW controller, giving users access to real-time audio analysis and system-wide control. Meter Pro offers a collection of metering options including loudness, spectrum, […]
Cleerline Technology Group has introduced the SSF-TKITE-200, a basic fiber testing kit designed to help professional AV integrators verify the integrity of single-mode and multimode fiber optic installations in the field. The kit uses an optical light source (OLS) and optical power meter (OPM) platform to measure signal loss over distance, allowing installers to quickly […]
RGB Spectrum has partnered with Gemstar to launch the IPX Flyaway Kit, a mobile command-and-control solution designed for fast deployment in military and tactical environments. The system integrates RGB Spectrum’s IPX video processing with Gemstar’s SENTINEL ruggedized hard case. Weighing under 70 pounds, the Flyaway Kit can be set up within minutes and is engineered […]
Utelogy Corporation announced that Nureva has joined its Utelligence Alliance Partner Program. As part of the integration, Nureva’s HDL310 and HDL410 audio conferencing systems are now supported on the Utelogy platform. The HDL310 and HDL410 systems, part of Nureva’s HDL Pro series, use the company’s Microphone Mist technology to provide full-room audio coverage. The systems […]
AtlasIED has introduced the C-T4 series wall controllers, expanding its Atmosphere audio control system lineup. The new touchpanels feature a 4.3-inch programmable touchscreen, a capacitive touch volume slider, customizable action buttons and a built-in passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor. The controllers integrate directly with Atmosphere AZM head-end processors and allow users to manage zones, select […]
The SDVoE Alliance recognized its members for technological advancements and project achievements during the Members’ Choice Awards at the 2025 Members Meeting. AVPro Edge received the Project Excellence Award, while tt group was honored with the Product Innovation Award. AVPro Edge was recognized for an AV-over-IP deployment aboard a 207-foot, five-deck mega yacht designed to […]