Q-SYS Announces PL Series Family of Installation Loudspeakers

Q-SYS just announced the PL Series, a new family of installation loudspeakers designed for entertainment, auditoriums, houses of worship, theaters, small sports venues and more. Q-SYS PL Series includes a wide range of form factors (line array, point source and subwoofer), allowing integrators a way to install audio in unique spaces. When paired with the […]

Q-SYS Announces PL Series Family of Installation Loudspeakers

Lucrative Future for Content Creation Despite Post-COVID Slowdown

By Paul Wylie and Olivia Lowden Futuresource Consulting The COVID-19-induced explosion of the content creation space continues to offer lucrative opportunities, as related technologies evolve and the COVID-19 user base becomes solidified. Intel from Futuresource Consulting’s recent survey shows double-digit growth in market value to over $2 billion in 2021, accounting for over 30% of […]

Lucrative Future for Content Creation Despite Post-COVID Slowdown

TASCAM Announces Full-Size TSQD-128A SDXC Media Card

TASCAM announced a full-size TSQD-128A SDXC media card that’s pre-formatted by TASCAM before shipment to ensure optimum performance, making them ready for use immediately. The TSQD-128A SD card supports the UHS-I (Ultra High Speed) standard that increases the speed of the bus interface and improves transfer speeds — resulting in high-speed performance with a maximum […]

TASCAM Announces Full-Size TSQD-128A SDXC Media Card

Extron Just Gave Me Everything I’ve Asked for to Create Digital Canvases in Multi-Windowing MGP 641 xi

Extron launched a line of multi-window processors, dubbed the MGP 641 xi, for scaling and presenting up to four 4K/60 source signals on a single canvas. Extron’s exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine ensures that downscaled and upscaled content is presented with “unequaled image quality.” In addition to four HDMI inputs that support data rates up […]

Extron Just Gave Me Everything I’ve Asked for to Create Digital Canvases in Multi-Windowing MGP 641 xi

Listen Technologies Celebrates 25 Years

Listen Technologies Corporation will mark a milestone anniversary on June 4, celebrating 25 years of helping people hear clearly. Listen Technologies offers assistive listening and communication solutions that are easy to use and provide superior sound clarity and intelligibility. “At its core, Listen Technologies is about inclusion,” said Russ Gentner, founder and advisor, Listen Technologies. […]

Listen Technologies Celebrates 25 Years

Genelec Adds 8381A Smart Active Monitoring System Adaptive Point Source

Genelec has unveiled the 8381A Smart Active Monitoring system, a flagship floor-standing Adaptive Point Source design that fuses LF control, headroom and high-resolution imaging. The 8381A claims to create a “free-standing full-range monitoring solution that can intelligently adapt to any acoustic environment.” For audio professionals, the 8381A produces accurate full-band mixes that translate consistently to […]

Genelec Adds 8381A Smart Active Monitoring System Adaptive Point Source

DiGiCo Announces New Large-Format Live Audio Production Mixing Consoles

DiGiCo launched of the next generation of large-format live audio production mixing consoles. The Quantum852 is packaged with 1000-nit LCD screens for full daylight operation and a newly designed worksurface, giving users the confidence that, true to the DiGiCo ethos, Quantum852 has been designed not just for now, but for the future. But, DiGiCo says […]

DiGiCo Announces New Large-Format Live Audio Production Mixing Consoles

HuddleCamHD Adds New HC-Joy-G4 Joystick Controller for PTZ Lineup

HuddleCamHD just debuted a controller for its PTZ lineup, dubbed the HC-JOY-G4 joystick controller. Using serial PTZ control, the HC-JOY-G4 is designed to deliver workflow across a wide range of working environments and demands. Designed like the PTZOptics Superjoy, the HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G4 features an ergonomic design and seven camera quick-select buttons for fast switching between […]

HuddleCamHD Adds New HC-Joy-G4 Joystick Controller for PTZ Lineup

Angekis Adds Saber X PTZ Camera for Video Production

Angekis just debuted the Saber X, a PTZ camera designed for high-end video production. With True 4K video running at up to 60 frames per second, a 30X Optical Zoom factor and a full range of connectivity options, Angekis says the Saber X is designed for professional livestreaming and recording. The Saber X features a […]

Angekis Adds Saber X PTZ Camera for Video Production

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Fosters a Warmer Worship Space with elektraLite

  St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church has shown itself to be much more than simply a house of worship over its 87-year history. In that time, it has steadfastly combined worship with social-justice pursuits; for instance, it was the first black church in Dayton, Ohio to provide facilities for a civil rights meeting, as well […]

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Fosters a Warmer Worship Space with elektraLite

1 Sound Adds New Contour CT212 3-Way Passive Loudspeaker

The new Contour CT212 from 1 Sound is a horn-loaded three-way passive loudspeaker capable of delivering a maximum SPL of 145 dB. The Contour combines two 12″ low-frequency drivers and a coaxial 4″ + 2″ mid-high compression driver in a horn-loaded point source enclosure. The CT212 delivers a controlled 100° x 50° dispersion maintaining “constant […]

1 Sound Adds New Contour CT212 3-Way Passive Loudspeaker

rAVe May 2023 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for our June 2023 Temperature Check survey! As we all know, InfoComm 2023 is approaching in Orlando, Florida, June 14-16, 2023. In that spirit, InfoComm is the subject of our May 2023 Temperature Check Survey. As a reminder, each month, we’ll be putting out a new […]

rAVe May 2023 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

RF Venue Launches CP Architectural Antenna

RF Venue has launched its CP Architectural Antenna, building on the CP Beam Antenna and housed in the same enclosure as the RF Venue Diversity Architectural Antenna. Unlike LPDA (“paddle”) remote antennas with a fixed polarization, RF Venue says the CP Architectural Antenna uses a circularly polarized design to deliver a “consistent signal to IEM […]

RF Venue Launches CP Architectural Antenna

Avolites Launches T3 and T3-Wing Professional Lighting Controller Solution

Avolites announced its new T3 and T3-Wing professional lighting controller solution, designed and built as the “lightest, smallest footprint, most affordable and exciting design look in the Avolites product range.” The new T3 has been designed for fast programming and accurate performance in a “super-portable PC wing format and offers high build quality and familiar […]

Avolites Launches T3 and T3-Wing Professional Lighting Controller Solution

Waves Audio Now Shipping IONIC SoundGrid Stagebox

Waves Audio, is now shipping IONIC 16, a 16-in / 12-out SoundGrid stagebox with Waves Signature Preamps. The IONIC 16 is designed to elevate sound and complement the sonic performance of the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer. Waves Signature Preamps are at the heart of IONIC 16’s performance — newly designed with fully discrete high-end […]

Waves Audio Now Shipping IONIC SoundGrid Stagebox

Chris Tomlin Takes His Songs and Stories on the Road with DiGiCo Quantum Desks

Award-winning Christian Music artist relied on DiGiCo Quantum consoles for his annual Good Friday event at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena as well as for his The Stories of Worship Tour NASHVILLE, Tennessee – April 2023 – Chris Tomlin, “America’s Worship Leader,” as worship-music website The Christian Beat called him, recently returned to Nashville’s 20,000-seat Bridgestone Arena for his seventh annual Good […]

Chris Tomlin Takes His Songs and Stories on the Road with DiGiCo Quantum Desks

Optoma Announces ZW350ST and ZH350ST Ultra-Compact Short-Throw Projectors

Optoma announced the ZW350ST and ZH350ST, two ultra-compact, short-throw DuraCore laser projectors for conference rooms, boardrooms, and other corporate spaces. The ZW350ST and ZH350ST are WXGA and 1080p laser projectors, respectively and are 34% smaller than previous Optoma models. To support Optoma’s sustainability initiative, the ZW350ST and ZH350ST projectors guarantee up to 30,000 hours of […]

Optoma Announces ZW350ST and ZH350ST Ultra-Compact Short-Throw Projectors

RTS Unveils DSPK-4 Digital Speaker Station

RTS just announced the DSPK-4 Digital Speaker Station, an IP-based wired speaker station including four channels of talk/listen via microphone and speaker or headset — all with high-quality digital audio and the use of standard Ethernet for easy integration into existing IT infrastructure. It adapts the unique hybrid IP/digital/analog functionality, ergonomic design and intuitive UX […]

RTS Unveils DSPK-4 Digital Speaker Station

L-Acoustics to Release New L Series Loudspeaker With Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source Technology

L-Acoustics announced the new L Series with patented Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source (PULS) technology. L Series comprises two elements that are designed to work together or on their own: L2 above and L2D below. One L2 or L2D element provides the same contour as four K2 elements in a format that is 46% smaller and […]

L-Acoustics to Release New L Series Loudspeaker With Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source Technology

Saramonic Launches BlinkMe Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone System

Saramonic launched its BlinkMe Dual-channel Wireless Microphone System. Boasting a touch-screen interface, customizable features, onboard recording, safety track, magnetic attachment and a patented charging dock design, BlinkMe wireless microphone is an interesting choice for both professionals and creative enthusiasts. Equipped with a full touch-screen interface for both the transmitter and receiver, the BlinkMe wireless microphone […]

Saramonic Launches BlinkMe Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone System

L-Acoustics Launches LA7.16 Amplified Controller

L-Acoustics just unveiled its road-ready LA7.16 amplified controller for live productions. The LA7.16 amplified controller offers flexibility to meet real-time power needs while offering efficiency and sustainability. The high-density format—16×16 architecture in a 2U design—powers more line array speakers than any similar-size amplifier, meaning fewer racks on tour. This, in turn, translates directly to energy […]

L-Acoustics Launches LA7.16 Amplified Controller

BirdDog Debuts X120 Wi-Fi-Enabled Production PTZ With NDI HX3

BirdDog debuted the X120, saying it’s the world’s first Wi-Fi-enabled production PTZ with NDI HX3. The X120 connection options include wireless NDI HX3 over Wi-Fi. Additionally, BirdDog says the X120 can send NDI HX3 over Ethernet, features SDI and HDMI for traditional baseband video workflows, and UVC via USB-C for direct connection to Zoom, Teams, […]

BirdDog Debuts X120 Wi-Fi-Enabled Production PTZ With NDI HX3

Blackmagic Design Update Allows Vertical Aspect Ratio for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras

Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Camera 8.1 update which adds support for vertical aspect ratio video to Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras, allowing users to create cinematic vertical video for platforms such as TikTok. This update adds automatic rotation of the camera’s on-screen HUD and automatically tags files as vertical so they display correctly when imported […]

Blackmagic Design Update Allows Vertical Aspect Ratio for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras

Waves Audio and Audinate Debut Waves Cloud Audio Mixer With Dante

Waves Audio and Audinate debuted the Waves Cloud MX Audio Mixer with Dante via Audinate’s Dante Connect. Waves Cloud MX is a 100% cloud-based audio mixer, delivering audio, mix control and creative processing capabilities with Waves plug-in integration — in a scalable, broadcast-ready cloud workflow. It offers a broad range of industry-leading audio processing plugins, […]

Waves Audio and Audinate Debut Waves Cloud Audio Mixer With Dante

Voting Now CLOSED: 2023 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

Voting for the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards is now CLOSED.  Here are the key dates: Voting opens: April 17, 2023 Voting closes: May 24, 2023 Winners announced: June 7, 2023

Voting Now CLOSED: 2023 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

Roland Announces VR-6HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

Roland’s Professional AV Division announces the VR-6HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer, a “compact all-in-one hub for business livestreaming.” Offering core features from the flagship VR-120HD in a portable format, the VR-6HD is intended for corporate meetings, online sales presentations, worship services and other professional applications. Video switching, audio mixing and LAN/USB streaming encoders are integrated […]

Roland Announces VR-6HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

Shure and Gator Unveil A Collection of Microphone Stands, Cases and More at NAMM 2023

Shure is pleased to announce it is partnering with Gator, the leading manufacturer of cases and stands, to introduce a collection of high-quality products designed to complement and fit Shure’s iconic microphones and cutting-edge audio equipment. The partnership will include new Shure-branded products developed in collaboration with Gator — a broadcast boom arm, desktop microphone […]

Shure and Gator Unveil A Collection of Microphone Stands, Cases and More at NAMM 2023

Shure Announces Limited Edition Black BLX288/SM58 Wireless Dual Vocal System

Shure’s BLX288/SM58 Wireless Dual Vocal System is now available in a black colorway for a limited time. This system combines wireless setup, professional-grade performance and two SM58 industry-standard vocal microphones to deliver reliable, clear vocals for musicians, singers and presenters. The Limited Edition Black BLX288/SM58 Wireless Dual Vocal System will be available exclusively in the […]

Shure Announces Limited Edition Black BLX288/SM58 Wireless Dual Vocal System

Sony Electronics Announces MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones

Sony Electronics announced the MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones, designed for professional sound engineers and music creators. The headphones combine sound quality with long-lasting wear and reliability. Their open-back design enables accurate reproduction of a wide sound field, making them a suitable option for mixing and mastering immersive spatial sound, such as 360 Reality Audio, as […]

Sony Electronics Announces MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones

Pliant Technologies Debuts CrewCom Radio Transceivers

Pliant Technologies debuted the CrewCom IP-Rated Radio Transceivers (RTs) today. The new RTs are the latest addition to the flagship CrewCom wireless intercom line. They are available in both 900MHz and 2.4GHz versions and are ideal for broadcasters and any live event where outdoor placement of transceivers for wireless coverage is required. Available in four […]

Pliant Technologies Debuts CrewCom Radio Transceivers

Martin Audio Announces Nine New Products — Including Portable FlexPoint Series

Martin Audio has announced nine new products including the portable series, FlexPoint, primarily targeting the premier rental market. Martin says FlexPoint systems deliver sound to match the expectations of prestige venues and top-flight touring artists, while their passive two-way configuration heeds the need to reduce running costs and amplifier count. Comprising five models — all […]

Martin Audio Announces Nine New Products — Including Portable FlexPoint Series

NDI, AMD Claim a Single-Chip AV-over-IP Ecosystem Aimed at ProAV. But, Is It?

NDI says it has “entered a new phase with the purpose of scaling the NDI protocol as the IP standard that connects all devices and software used to create, share, collaborate, and consume video in any industry.” However, it seems to be the same as what the company already has with new branding. See for […]

NDI, AMD Claim a Single-Chip AV-over-IP Ecosystem Aimed at ProAV. But, Is It?