Eiki International Inc. has introduced the PRO V2000, a 20,000-lumen WUXGA laser projector designed for large venues including theaters, auditoriums and high-capacity houses of worship. The new projector features a 3LCD imaging system with 1.0-inch panels and a blue phosphor laser light source, delivering a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Eiki said the PRO V2000 can operate […]

Ayrton has introduced the Stradale Profile, a compact, lightweight luminaire designed to deliver high performance in both indoor and outdoor environments. The new fixture is the first in Ayrton’s 1 Series and part of the company’s Ultimate range. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton products in North America. Built around the concept of […]

If you’re looking for a comprehensive recap of all the products and software suites announced at the just-completed NAB Show – this article ain’t it. Plenty of people (including the team here at rAVe) have already covered the press releases and booth announcements. For many years now – including this one – the NAB conference […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Company, a trusted manufacturer of commercial connectivity solutions for the ProAV/IT markets since 1974, has introduced the CDA-1248GAE, an HDMI 8K60Hz 1×2 distribution amplifier and splitter with audio extraction and EDID management. Part of Comprehensive’s ProAV/IT Integrator Series™, the CDA-1248GAE distributes one HDMI source to two displays simultaneously, supporting resolutions up to 8K […]

For Vida Huang, a third-year MFA lighting designer at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), lighting her final production, The Rogues’ Trial, meant more than just illuminating the stage — it meant guiding the audience through shifts in time, place and reality. Presented at the 400-seat Mandell Weiss Forum, the show is a Brazilian […]

Atomos announced the A-Eye range of AI-enhanced PTZ cameras aimed at education, corporate production, houses of worship and live event teams. The A-Eye lineup currently includes three cameras and a controller: A-Eye 4K-20X: The flagship 4K model with a 1/1.8-inch UHD CMOS sensor and 20x optical zoom, built for large venues, stage productions and professional […]

Vizrt announced Viz Connect Audio, a new solution designed to manage all NDI sources on a network both visually and aurally. Viz Connect Audio enables users to connect analog audio sources, configure them and convert them to NDI — making them usable within local or remote NDI ecosystems. Simultaneously, it allows full visibility and monitoring […]

tvONE announced the CALICO Studio Mobile App, a new mobile solution for controlling CALICO PRO video processors directly from a smartphone. The app is designed to streamline workflows by enabling quick source switching, preset firing and audio control — all from the palm of your hand. Features of CALICO Studio Mobile: Instant Window Source Switching: […]

Waves Audio has introduced Curves AQ, an autonomous EQ plugin powered by AI. Designed to accelerate the mixing workflow, Curves AQ uses generative AI to analyze your audio and generate five unique EQ curves tailored specifically to its natural characteristics — whether it’s vocals, instruments or full mixes. Just click “learn” and the plugin’s neural […]

Panasonic Video and Audio Systems North America (PAVNA) announced plans to showcase its connected solutions for broadcast, live events, and corporate applications at NAB 2025. With demand growing for flexible, IP-based workflows, Panasonic aims to support production teams with tools designed for efficiency, reliability, and exceptional viewer experiences. Here’s a pre-show videocast we recorded with […]

As the lights dim and the music begins, Andrea Bocelli steps onto the stage. His voice—full of emotion and shaped by years of experience—fills the air. A world-renowned Italian tenor, celebrated for bridging classical and popular music, Bocelli has performed at major venues around the world, collaborated with artists across genres, and remains one of […]

ENCO unveiled a new cloud relay service that establishes a secure connection to on-prem captioning workflows, supporting third-party remote stenographers and captioning services in live broadcast environments. The new CloudCap Delivery Network acts as a bridge to ENCO DoCaption closed caption encoders, offering third-party captioners a direct and secure pathway into a broadcaster’s workflow. CloudCap […]

Blackmagic Design announced DeckLink IP 100G, a new PCIe Gen 4 card that can capture and play back up to eight channels of HD and Ultra HD video simultaneously into 2110 IP systems. It includes 2 x 100G Ethernet QSFP ports for redundancy or connection to two separate 100G Ethernet switches, as well as built-in […]

Blackmagic Design announced DaVinci Resolve 20, an update that adds over 100 new features and AI tools such as AI IntelliScript, AI Animated Subtitles, AI Multicam SmartSwitch, and AI Audio Assistant, as well as keyframe editing, voiceover palettes, multi-layer compositing tools, new optical flow vector tools, and major updates to Magic Mask and Depth Map. […]

Blackmagic Design today announced the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K, a next-generation digital film camera that incorporates a 12K full-frame RGBW sensor into a compact, customizable body. Designed for high-end film and television production, the PYXIS 12K delivers 16 stops of dynamic range, built-in Blackmagic Cloud sync, and dual CFexpress media recorders—all in a rugged CNC-machined aerospace […]

Sennheiser has introduced the MKH 8018, a compact stereo shotgun microphone built for broadcast and sports applications. Completing the MKH 8000 range of RF condenser microphones, the MKH 8018 is engineered for rugged, field-ready performance with natural sound capture and minimal off-axis coloration. The lightweight mic offers three switchable stereo modes: MS stereo, wide XY, […]

Green Hippo has unveiled the Hippotizer MX Series, introducing two new 2U media servers—KASAI MX and TAGUS MX—designed for compact, high-performance playback in touring and fixed-install environments. Both models deliver two 4K outputs or a smaller single output from a compact 2U chassis. KASAI MX is built for touring productions, offering genlock support for synchronizing […]

Chyron has released PRIME VSAR 2.1, the latest version of its Unreal Engine-based virtual set and augmented reality (AR) engine designed for producers and daily news productions. This release brings compatibility with Unreal Engine 5.4, nDisplay, NDI streams, and IP-based camera tracking protocols, making it easier than ever to deliver engaging virtual and hybrid productions. […]

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has expanded its NanoBrix Series of miniature converters with the new NB2-10G-TRX, an entry-level solution for extending 10G Ethernet signals over fiber-optic cable. The NB2-10G-TRX is a compact 10GbE RJ-45 fiber extender featuring LC or ST connectors. A standard RJ45 connector delivers the 10G copper interface, while the SFP […]

Planar has upgraded its DirectLight Pro Series, introducing new MicroLED technology that boosts brightness and energy efficiency for indoor LED video wall applications. The enhanced series now includes two performance options: High-Brightness Model: Delivers 1,600 nits using just 135 watts, ideal for high-ambient light environments. Low-Power Model: Offers 500 nits with an ultra-efficient 68-watt power […]

Grass Valley has introduced the LDX 180, an oversampled large imager camera built for live production workflows. Featuring a new in-house developed Xenios S35 global shutter CMOS imager, the LDX 180 delivers cinematic depth of field with the speed and precision required for live broadcast environments. Built on the LDX 100 Series platform, the LDX […]

At NAB Show 2025, Sony will highlight a range of new products and updates across live production, virtual production, imaging and cloud-based workflows. The company’s booth will focus on tools that support broadcast, cinema, sports, and remote production environments. Key product debuts include the HDC-F5500V, a Super 35mm 4K live production camera featuring a global […]

BeNarative has entered into a technical and commercial partnership with Haivision, bringing advanced video transmission capabilities to its cloud-based production platform. Users of BeNarative now benefit from a cloud control unit that can aggregate video streams from multiple sources, including the MoJoPro professional camera app and Haivision video encoders. This integration provides new levels of […]

FutureVideo has introduced a new integration for Adobe Premiere Pro that simplifies migrating multicam video projects created on its V-Station HD multi-channel video recording and streaming systems. The integration uses V-Station HD’s Project Media Management (PMM) software, built on advanced SQL database technology, to keep workflows streamlined and organized. FutureVideo developed an XML file utility […]

Grass Valley and Ross Video jointly announced that Grass Valley’s Maverik X Production Switcher, powered by the AMPP (Agile Media Processing Platform) operating system, is now directly controllable via Ross Video’s OverDrive automated production control system. The integration enhances operational flexibility by enabling seamless interoperability between two leading studio production technologies. With OverDrive now supporting […]

The Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California, recently upgraded its audio system with the installation of a Meyer Sound PANTHER system — designed to meet the venue’s growing demands across a wide range of performances including Broadway productions, symphonies, rock concerts and corporate events. Since opening in 2007, the Gallo Center has been […]

LAVNCH WEEK 11 is back with a completely reimagined format, and registration is now open. Taking place April 22–24, this three-day virtual event delivers a dynamic mix of education, product announcements and expert insights designed to highlight the latest trends and innovations in the AV industry. Unlike past LAVNCH WEEKs, which focused on a single […]

Foundry has introduced Nuke Stage, a standalone software application designed specifically for virtual production and in-camera visual effects (ICVFX). The new tool offers end-to-end creative control, supporting real-time workflows from pre-production through final delivery. The platform supports standard file formats including OpenUSD, OpenEXR and OpenColorIO, and offers a node-based compositing environment consistent with the rest […]

Solid State Logic has introduced the ALPHA 8 studio expander, a 1RU 8-in/8-out AD/DA converter and 18-in/18-out USB audio interface designed for hybrid studio setups. Built with 32-bit/192 kHz converters, ALPHA 8 offers flexible analog and digital I/O, including ADAT, S/PDIF and Word Clock. It can function as a standalone converter, a USB audio interface, […]

AJA Video Systems has introduced BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8, the latest addition to its line of professional streaming and IP video solutions. Housed in a compact 1RU form factor, the new device features eight bi-directional 3G-SDI connectors—doubling the I/O capacity of the original BRIDGE LIVE—and supports a wide range of codecs and formats including H.264, H.265, […]

Mo-Sys is making its camera-tracking accuracy accessible to content creators, in-house studios, and educators with the launch of StarTracker Mini, a compact, all-in-one camera tracking system. StarTracker Mini offers the same precision and reliability as the StarTracker Classic, but in a smaller form factor with no external processing unit. Designed for environments with limited space […]

Magewell has introduced the USB Capture SDI 4K Pro, a device that allows PCs to capture SDI signals up to 4K resolution at 60fps via a standard USB 3.2 connection. The USB Capture SDI 4K Pro is the latest addition to Magewell’s line of USB Capture products. The adapter supports SDI input resolutions up to […]