ISE 2024: Facts and Figures Broken Down

ISE 2024 has come and gone, and we definitely left a mark on the show with our coverage this year (over 2,000 product videos — crazy). But now that the show is over, ISE released a report reviewing many of its figures. This piece wraps up a few of those highlights. First of all, ISE […]

ISE 2024: Facts and Figures Broken Down

Electro-Voice Perfects Portability With New ZLX G2 Loudspeakers

Electro-Voice has announced the ZLX G2, the second generation of the ZLX series of portable loudspeakers. Building on the already-existing ZLX series, the ZLX G2 lineup offers a range of next-level features and functionality and includes 8” (new for the series), 12” and 15” two-way models in both powered and passive versions. When Electro-Voice introduced […]

Electro-Voice Perfects Portability With New ZLX G2 Loudspeakers

January 2024 Temperature Check Results: ProAV Predictions

Welcome to the first results analysis of rAVe’s monthly Temperature Check of 2024! For the month of January, we wanted to get in the spirit of the new year by asking for your predictions for the AV market in 2024. Here’s what you guys had to say! Our first question centered around which segments of […]

January 2024 Temperature Check Results: ProAV Predictions

Extron Debuts HDMI Splitter Amplifier for MS Teams and It Can Do 8K Signals

Extron announced the DA2 HD 8K L, an HDCP 2.3-compliant distribution amplifier for HDMI 2.1 signals. The company says it supports resolutions up to 8K/30 @ 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as for Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. The dual-output distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up […]

Extron Debuts HDMI Splitter Amplifier for MS Teams and It Can Do 8K Signals

Avocor Introduces X Series All-in-One LED for High-End Corporate and Retail Spaces

Avocor introduced the X Series, an all-in-one large-format LED. The X Series designed for high-end corporate environments as well as retail spaces. With two size options available, 132” (21:9) and 138” (16:9), the Avocor X Series is powered by a built-in processor, the same used in Avocor’s commercial collaboration displays. Here’s a video we shot […]

Avocor Introduces X Series All-in-One LED for High-End Corporate and Retail Spaces

New Extron XPA U 4004 FX is Four-Channel, Multi‑Zone Power Amplifier

Extron introduced the XPA U 4004 FX four-channel, multi‑zone audio power amplifier. The company says this ENERGY STAR-qualified amplifier can deliver 400 watts simultaneously into 8-ohm, 4-ohm, 70-volt and 100-volt loads, independently configurable per channel. Each channel of an adjacent pair dynamically draws power from the pair’s total wattage, delivering optimal power where it’s needed […]

New Extron XPA U 4004 FX is Four-Channel, Multi‑Zone Power Amplifier

LEWITT Improves the CONNECT 6 Audio Interface

LEWITT has released a firmware update for the CONNECT 6 audio interface. The company says the CONNECT 6 audio interface was released in 2022 and aims at content creators and streamers with software that allows management of hardware input/output channels, DSP effects, virtual stereo channels, independent mix buses and loopback. LEWITT says the new firmware […]

LEWITT Improves the CONNECT 6 Audio Interface

Panasonic Shows New RQ7 Series 1-Chip DLP Projector

Panasonic Connect unveiled the RQ7 Series 1-Chip DLP Projector positioned between the FRQ60 Series (6,000lm) and the REQ12 Series (12,000lm), the RQ7 Series (7,500lm) but still aimed for mapping in galleries, museums and Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) attractions. The company says the new projector RQ7/RQ6 is native 4K and uses a 0.65-inch (16:9) DLP chip and […]

Panasonic Shows New RQ7 Series 1-Chip DLP Projector

Listen Tech and Ampetronic Debut New AURI Assistive Listening System

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic just debuted AURI as the first installed assistive listening system utilizing Auracast broadcast audio technology shipping later this year. The companies say Auracast is a new standard for Bluetooth Low Energy audio. It can broadcast audio simultaneously to an unlimited number of Auracast-compatible devices, including receivers, hearing aids, earbuds and smartphones. […]

Listen Tech and Ampetronic Debut New AURI Assistive Listening System

Panasonic Connect Debuts Media Production Suite for Live Events

Panasonic Connect announced its new software-based Media Production Suite to consolidate PC software for Panasonic’s professional camera systems into one convenient platform. The company says it provides access to multiple functions on a single GUI screen for highly intuitive and efficient on-site video production. The Media Production Suite, available free of charge, also offers various […]

Panasonic Connect Debuts Media Production Suite for Live Events

Panasonic Updates KAIROS Live Production Platform

Panasonic Connect updated its KAIROS live production platform to add up to 4x AT-KC20M1 units to each Kairos Core, increasing the capacity to a maximum of 48 Input/Output (32 in x 16 out) with 3G SDI and 4 boards, supporting larger and more complex productions. In addition, Panasonic Connect says new firmware (V1.6) for KAIROS, […]

Panasonic Updates KAIROS Live Production Platform

7thSense Updates Medialon Manager Show Control Software

7thSense updated the Medialon Manager show control software which includes support for interfacing with Beckhoff PLCs using the Automation Device Specification (ADS) protocol. The company says Beckhoff programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial automation technologies are used widely in theme park attractions, nighttime spectaculars, parade floats and stage shows. The new integration allows data to […]

7thSense Updates Medialon Manager Show Control Software

PPDS Enters Outdoor LED Market

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced its expansion into the outdoor display market, with the launch of the new 10,000 nit, Ultra High Bright, Philips Urban LED 6000 Series. The Philips Urban LED 6000 Series is aimed at sporting venues. Designed to take centre stage in any environment the Ultra High Bright Philips Urban LED […]

PPDS Enters Outdoor LED Market

L-Acoustics Adds AI-powered Mixhalo Translate

L-Acoustics added new capabilities for the L-ISA platform with AI-powered Mixhalo Translate. The company says Mixhalo’s real-time audio streaming software unlocks a new creative dimension with high-fidelity, low-latency audio for audiences at conferences, sporting events, museums and more. Mixhalo Translate combines real-time streaming capabilities with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, transforming the way interpretation […]

L-Acoustics Adds AI-powered Mixhalo Translate

Samsung Wows With Crazy Good Transparent MicroLED; Like Seriously Good

Samsung debuted Transparent MICRO LED in the form of an actual commercial display using an extremely small MICRO LED chip, and it looks crazy good. The transparent MICRO LED can be customized to any size or ratio, offering another level of customization for customers. This technology could revolutionize the retail and exhibition spaces (depending on […]

Samsung Wows With Crazy Good Transparent MicroLED; Like Seriously Good

Panasonic Connect Finally Announces Details for Its ET-FMP50 Series Media Players

Panasonic Connect announced the ET-FMP50 Series of three media processors that simplify workflows and enhance multi-projection experiences in immersive environments. The series includes two box-type devices (ET-FMP50/FMP20) and an Intel SDM specification slot-compatible function board (ET-SBFMP10). Exclusively designed for multi-projection, the series features manual or camera-based automatic warping and blending as well as media playback […]

Panasonic Connect Finally Announces Details for Its ET-FMP50 Series Media Players

Cooler Master Announces the X Mighty Platinum PSU for Demanding Applications

Cooler Master announced the X Mighty Platinum. The company says the power supply unit (PSU) is engineered to meet the needs of the most power-intensive tasks in computing. The X Mighty Platinum PSU combines practical functionality with efficient performance, ensuring reliability for the most demanding applications, according to the company. Cooler Master says key features […]

Cooler Master Announces the X Mighty Platinum PSU for Demanding Applications

Panasonic Connect Focuses on Sustainability With New Projector

Panasonic Connect announced its most sustainable projector to date with the introduction of the LCD MZ882 Series. With brightness up to 8,200 lumens, the company says the MZ882 Series “sets a new benchmark for visual quality in education and workspaces while placing a strong emphasis on sustainability and cost performance.” Panasonic says the MZ882 Series […]

Panasonic Connect Focuses on Sustainability With New Projector

Panasonic Connect Debuts Cloud-Based Remote Managed Service (RMS) for Multi-Projector Installs and Events

Panasonic Connect announced its cloud-based Remotely Managed Service (RMS) designed to help partners manage multi-projection environments. Aimed at IT managers in location-based entertainment, events production, edutainment, education and enterprise, the company says RMS helps deliver system reliability, device longevity and imaging consistency to support stable long-term operations. RMS brings Panasonic’s Central Monitoring Center to customers […]

Panasonic Connect Debuts Cloud-Based Remote Managed Service (RMS) for Multi-Projector Installs and Events

New Bosch Dicentis Hybrid Meetings for Large Conferences Debuts With GDPR-Level Security

Bosch introduced Dicentis Hybrid Meetings, a solution that combines in-person and remote conference attendance. Dicentis Hybrid Meetings combines the stationary, IP-based Dicentis conference system with remote participation into a native hybrid meeting solution. As a cloud-hosted single supplier solution with hybrid participation at the core of the conference system, Dicentis Hybrid Meetings creates a meeting […]

New Bosch Dicentis Hybrid Meetings for Large Conferences Debuts With GDPR-Level Security

Electro-Voice Shows New EVERSE 12 With 128dB Output from Battery-Operated System

Electro-Voice debuted the EVERSE 12, a larger and louder 12” two-way option for wireless portable sound. EVERSE 12 has a maximum SPL rating of 126 dB (compared to the EVERSE 8’s 121 dB), low-frequency response reaching down to 45 Hz and wide 100º x 60º coverage. Combine EV’s sonic clarity with this SPL capability and […]

Electro-Voice Shows New EVERSE 12 With 128dB Output from Battery-Operated System

Radial Expands Catapult Line of Analog Audio

Radial expanded its Catapult line of analog audio over Cat 5 cable units with the new single rack-mounted Catapult TX and Catapult RX. Both the Catapult TX and Catapult RX offer 12 audio channels over Cat 5 cable, essentially packing the equivalent of three of Radial’s Catapult 4-channel TX and RX boxes into a single […]

Radial Expands Catapult Line of Analog Audio

Cadac Consoles Debuts CM System Mixer

Cadac Consoles just debuted the CM system centered around the CM-J50 mixer. The company says audio-first is the core design principle of Cadac Consoles, married with a user interface and workflow. The interface has undergone an evolution on the CM-J50, including the addition of a number of new user led features, allowing faster creative control […]

Cadac Consoles Debuts CM System Mixer

SpinetiX Debuts a Four-Output Media Player That Can Do Signage and Video Walls + Retail

SpinetiX launched the iBX player, the iBX440. Featuring four HDMI outputs enabling high-resolution 4x4K video walls at 60 fps, the company says iBX440 is designed to make video wall creation easy for everyone. The iBX440 builds on SpinetiX DNA with hardware robustness, reliability and quality, according to SpinetiX. The player comes with SpinetiX DSOS purpose-built […]

SpinetiX Debuts a Four-Output Media Player That Can Do Signage and Video Walls + Retail

GLP Launches X5 IP Maxx LED Fixture and Compact FUSION X-PAR Series for Outdoor Applications

GLP just debuted the X5 IP Maxx LED light fixture. After the launch of the Impression X5 Wash, the Impression X5 IP Maxx is an even more powerful sister for applications from greater distances and – thanks to the IP65 rating – for use outdoors. Boasting an extensive effects package, GLP says the impression X5 […]

GLP Launches X5 IP Maxx LED Fixture and Compact FUSION X-PAR Series for Outdoor Applications

Quicklink TX Integrates Zoom and MS Teams Into ST 2110 Media Workflows

Quicklink announced the launch of the Quicklink TX (Skype TX) 2110, integrating Skype and Microsoft Teams callers into ST 2110 media workflows. The company says this new support enables the Quicklink TX solution to integrate with uncompressed IP video workflows conforming to the SMPTE ST 2110 specification. The SMPTE ST 2110 suite defines standards for […]

Quicklink TX Integrates Zoom and MS Teams Into ST 2110 Media Workflows

Newfangled Audio Debuts Recirculate Plug-in

Newfangled Audio, an Eventide Audio brand, has released Recirculate feedback echo delay plug-in. The company says Recirculate accomplishes this with a blend of independent timing controls, delay behavior and a curated suite of character and sound-shaping tools, all managed by simple and direct creative control that delivers track depth and dimension and simple to complex […]

Newfangled Audio Debuts Recirculate Plug-in

Radial Enters EMEA with 220-240V Versions of Its Power 1 and Power 2 Rack Power Systems

Radial announces 220-240V versions of its Power 1 and Power 2 power units, providing high-quality power supply and surge suppressor solutions for countries operating on the 220-240 power grid, including the EMEA, Asia, Australia and many others. Both units feature the same level of surge suppression as Radial’s 110V Power 1 and Power 2 units. […]

Radial Enters EMEA with 220-240V Versions of Its Power 1 and Power 2 Rack Power Systems

Solid State Logic Debuts SSL 360° Link Plug-in Software

Solid State Logic debuted its SSL 360° Link plug-in software enabling its UC1 surface to control any third-party plug-in, bringing control of any plug-in within its SSL 360° software environment and ‘virtual console’ hybrid workflow. The company says the software/hardware combination of UC1 plug-in controller and SSL 360° software is the result of decades of […]

Solid State Logic Debuts SSL 360° Link Plug-in Software

Waves Audio Releases SuperRack LiveBox That Runs VST3 Plug-Ins by Any Brand

Waves Audio announces the SuperRack LiveBox, enabling a solution to run VST3 plug-ins by any brand, in one “simple user-friendly box, including Dante/MADI connectivity options.” Waves SuperRack LiveBox brings studio-grade VST3 plug-ins by all manufacturers (Waves and others) to any live production or broadcast — complete with Dante/MADI connectivity options, unrivaled ultra-low latency, and the […]

Waves Audio Releases SuperRack LiveBox That Runs VST3 Plug-Ins by Any Brand

Electro-Voice Introduces EVERSE 12 Portable Speaker

The launch of EVERSE 8 in late 2022 saw Electro-Voice “set a new benchmark” for battery-powered portable speakers, according to the company. Now EV says it raised its game with the global introduction of EVERSE 12, a more extensive and louder 12” two-way option for users looking for bigger sound. Boasting a maximum SPL rating […]

Electro-Voice Introduces EVERSE 12 Portable Speaker

Cobra Simulation Uses Scalable’s Projection Mapping and Edge-Blending Technology to Enhance Immersive Virtual Reality Systems

Founded in 2012, Cobra Simulation designs immersive dome projection solutions for interactive training environments and active in the civil, military, medical and education markets. With a solid foundation in product development and a strong team of designers, the company combines the latest CAD (Computer Aided Design) applications and Ray Tracing software to offer “cost-effective and […]

Cobra Simulation Uses Scalable’s Projection Mapping and Edge-Blending Technology to Enhance Immersive Virtual Reality Systems