PROLIGHTS has released the Astra Hybrid420, an all-in-one hybrid moving head that excels as a bright beam fixture, a flat field spotlight or a wide wash projection. The Astra Hybrid420 comes with a 420W long-life discharge lamp, enabling a bright light output, aided by the Italian-designed optical system that boasts a zoom range from 2.4º to 40º. The internal […]
After a ton of anticipation, ISE finally arrived at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Vía (10-13 May). With a total of 43,691 unique attendees from 151 countries, making 90,372 visits to the show floor. This was the first full ISE show since February 2020, when ISE said farewell to its previous home in Amsterdam and initial signs […]
Magewell just launched its Pro Convert AES67 multiformat IP audio encoder, decoder and capture device. Supporting AES67, NDI and SRT, the device can convert between different IP media technologies while also offering a bridge between analog audio, software and IP networks. Magewell will showcase Pro Convert AES67 in booth N1833 at InfoComm 2022, taking place […]
Audio-Technica just announced the launch of its new 3000 Series Wireless In-Ear Monitor System, designed for use by musicians, system integrators, HOW technical personnel and owners of live-performance venues. The company says that the durable in-ear monitor system is easy to use and delivers high-quality sound with dependable RF across more than three times the […]
Renkus-Heinz added to its UniBeam steerable technology in passive columns with the launch of the PCX Series, which is debuting this week at ISE 2022 in Barcelona on stand 7M750. The PCX Series expands on the Renkus-Heinz product range in the column array loudspeaker segment, complementing the company’s already strong offerings in the architectural audio […]
PROLIGHTS has updated the Jet family with two wash moving lights: the Jet Wash 7 and the Jet Wash 19, both compact, fast LED fixtures with 20W OSRAM RGBW sources. The smaller fixture, the Wash7, has seven LED emitters while the Wash19 has 19. Their wide zoom range goes from a narrow 4º beam to […]
Meyer Sound returns to InfoComm 2022 in Las Vegas with a newly designed booth (W3023) that spotlights the new PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeaker in its first tradeshow appearance. The company says visitors to the booth will have the opportunity to lift up a PANTHER cabinet — weighing in at just 150 lb (68 […]
Pliant Technologies is debuting its “high density” mode, which the company describes as a selectable mode of operation that greatly increases user densities, for both CrewCom and CrewCom CB2 wireless intercom systems at ISE 2022 (Booth 7Q970). For CrewCom, this new software-selectable mode supports up to 32 radio packs (RPs) on a single radio transceiver […]
NSCA has just released its 2022 Compensation & Benefits Report, which is based on data gathered from systems integrators across North America. Now in its seventh iteration, the report tracks and benchmarks compensation and benefits data for a variety of key positions within the industry, including technical, non-technical and C-suite roles. Systems integration firms of all sizes and […]
Focusrite is expanding the Clarett+ range of premium-quality USB audio interfaces for PC and Mac with the introduction of the Clarett+ OctoPre, which builds on the strengths of the popular Focusrite Clarett OctoPre, offering improved converters and powerful professional-quality mic preamps. The Clarett+ OctoPre adds eight high-quality mic preamps or line-ins/outs to any ADAT-equipped recording […]
PROLIGHTS just debuted the EclExpo Flood300VW, a 300W variable white LED floodlight, designed for exhibitions, showrooms or as a theater work light. The EclExpo Flood300VW is an eco-friendly replacement of traditional tungsten, CDM or HMI asymmetric luminaires. This fixture has a variable white range from 2,700K to 6,500K and a punchy, flat output with high […]
RF Venue is introducing its Diversity Architectural Antenna, a new system component for wireless microphones that offers the core capabilities of the company’s Diversity Fin Antenna in a virtually invisible footprint. The patented cross-polarized Diversity Architectural Antenna is an unobtrusive, solution to the problem of wireless microphone signal dropouts, multipath interference and IMD issues plaguing […]
Epson today announced it is now shipping the new EB-PU 2100 and 2200 Pro Series interchangeable lens projectors for live event and large venue installations. Offering 13,000, 16,000 and 20,000 lumen options, the new lineup includes the world’s smallest and lightest 20,000 lumen projectors – EB-PU2220B and EB-PU2120W — which are 60% smaller and 50% […]
Crest Audio has added to its CPX Series of professional power amplifiers. Geared toward the needs of the touring and installation markets, the CPX Series offers versatile solutions designed to serve as the backbone of a mobile sound system, studio, and many other install applications requiring dynamically powerful yet affordable amplifiers. The CPX Series is […]
VuWall is launching the Application Server, an appliance for streaming, sharing, controlling and visualizing websites and applications across AV/IT networks. VuWall says the Application Server is a scalable and versatile solution that simplifies video wall deployments by providing quick access to websites, dashboards and applications from a single, centralized source. VuWall says its Application Server […]
Blackmagic Design announced a new family of live production switchers that include broadcast features but are branded as “affordable.” The new models include a 1 M/E model with 10 x 3G-SDI inputs, 2 M/E model with 20 x 3G-SDI inputs and a 4 M/E model with 40 x 3G-SDI inputs. All include full standards conversion […]
Audio-Technica is debuting its BP28 14-inch (355.6 mm) and BP28L 22.4-inch (569 mm) Line + Gradient Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones. These microphones combine a large-diaphragm condenser element with a 28-millimeter diameter shotgun design for low-noise performance. With tight polar patterns and a patented acoustic port design that maintains directionality across the entire frequency range, Audio-Technica […]
Panasonic Connect North America announced plans to develop a cloud-based solution for video production within the KAIROS ecosystem for the U.S. market that allows crews to take advantage of the KAIROS IT/IP production platform’s video processing and distribution capabilities without confining them to an on-premise studio. The cloud-based solution works with the on-premise KAIROS IT/IP platform […]
Marshall Electronics just introduced its latest lineup of rack-based professional broadcast monitors, including the new V-702W/V-702W-12G, ML-702 and ML-503 models and several audio monitoring solutions. The V-702W, which also comes in a 12G-compatible model (V-702W-12G), is a dual 7″ LCD professional broadcast monitor with a feature-packed, economical solution for fly-packs, control rooms, routing rooms and […]
DVIGear has introduced the DVI-7365, a 4K Multiport Optical Extender that supports 4K (UHD) at 60Hz (4:4:4). The DVI-7365 Extenders support HDMI 4K /60p, embedded audio, bidirectional IR, RS 232 and two 10/100 BaseT Ethernet ports. Resolutions up to 4096×2160 /60p (4:4:4) are realized without using any compression. These extenders provide long-distance extension over a […]
LG Electronics introduced a new line of professional OLED monitors developed for content creators and producers. The new “LG UltraFine OLED Pro” series of reference monitors features what LG says are “capabilities specifically for production studios and digital video pros.” Headlined by the new 65-inch display (model 65EP5G), the LG OLED Pro line also includes […]
FOR-A Corporation announced a range of IP production solutions powered by transport technology from AMMUX. The new REMI product range is part of FOR-A’s new architecture of “Software-Defined IP Solutions,” integrated with software-based IP technology from AMMUX. With low-latency encoding and decoding and secure RIST (Reliable Internet Stream Transport), FOR-A says the AMMUX operating system is […]
Studio Technologies announced the new Model 354 Talk Station at NAB 2022 in booth C2625. The unit is designed for use in various permanent installation and live event settings, supporting applications including voice paging, music, audio-file playback, intercom and broadcast talent cueing. The desktop unit is Dante-compatible and uses Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology. AES67-compliant, the unit […]
YoloLiv debuted the YoloBox Mini, an H.264 encoder, monitor, recorder and multidestination streamer, in one. The size of any iPhone, the Mini can watermark logos, lower-thirds, picture-in-picture, scoreboard and rolling captions. It can also stream side-by-side, split view and one-up broadcasts. YoloBox Mini can stream 1080p60 video to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch or any RTMP platform […]
Shure introduced the KSM11 Wireless Vocal Microphone Capsule, using new condenser microphone transducer technology. The KSM11 offers a combination of low and mid-range clarity and essential high-end detail. Shure says it developed the KSM11 to provide the most natural, transparent and high-clarity sound without necessitating additional processing for in-person, broadcast, simulcast and livestreamed performances. Here’s […]
Sony Electronics announced a new URX-P41D two-channel portable receiver, supporting MI (Multi-Interface) shoe with a Digital Audio Interface. The URX-P41D claims to offer improved high sound quality from Digital Audio Processing, NFC Sync for quick and easy set up from Receiver to Transmitter and functions such as Auto Gain mode and Output level control. As […]
Chris Patton Joins Christie Lites as VP RentalsChristie Lites, a global provider of stage lighting services, announced it has welcomed Chris Patton as its VP Rentals. Patton’s new role comes as part of a wider expansion of the Christie Lites management team, bringing increased focus to both client and rep support. Patton will join Ken […]
Epson announced the new PixAlign ELPEC01 camera to its line of interchangeable lens projectors. The new camera helps streamline setup for advanced projection applications and attaches directly to the projector or ultra short-throw lens. PixAlign joins Epson’s selection of projector installation tools, such as Epson Projector Professional Tool (EPPT) and built-in NFC function. The PixAlign […]
Following the highly anticipated launch of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5, users of visual storytelling platform Disguise can, with the help of Disguise’s new RenderStream plug-in, immediately benefit from the game engine’s next-generation photorealistic visual capabilities. Disguise says it has been working closely with Epic Games to develop and launch the latest version of its free, […]
Magewell announced USB Fusion, a multi-input USB video capture device with integrated source switching and layout control that lets users combine camera and wired screen share sources into live presentations for online lectures, webinars, live streaming, video conferencing, news reporting and other applications. USB Fusion is slated to begin shipping later in Q2. The USB […]
NEUTRIK has introduced the powerCON TRUE1 TOP L input and output cable connectors. Carrying the -L suffix, these new connectors accept cable outer diameters of 10 – 16 mm (0.39 – 0.63 inches), making them ideal for hard service SOOW 12/3, SJOOW12/3 and H07RN-F3G2.5 cables. A patent-pending cable entry meets standards requirements for preventing disassembly […]
disguise has launched its latest software release, r21, unlocking improved functionality of its Designer software interface and RenderStream workflows, s well as introducing new tools for managing color workflows. The release promises enhanced performance of the disguise software for productions across all of disguise’s industry applications, from live shows to virtual productions, broadcasts and fixed installations. […]
