ARX Systems debuted a new version of its USB DI-Q USB-Analogue interface, initially designed for the Australian Court System. The USB DI-Q provides an interfacing solution for the secure playback and monitoring of audio files. The new version has an updated front panel for annotation, making it useful for corporate and education applications.   The USB DI-Q allows the […]

Voting for the 2021 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards is now closed as of Nov. 3, 2021 at 5 p.m. EDT. Winners will be announced Nov. 4 during rePLAY 2021. We’ve counted up the nominations for our annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards, and here are your finalists! But your work here is not done, readers — […]

rp Visual Solutions added the Wallmate T-Up to its line of panel display mounts. The T-Up is designed to simplify on-wall mounting of 75- to 100-inch heavyweight panel displays.  The T-Up system is part of the company’s plan to create products for the installation of displays and additional peripherals such as video receivers, signage players or UC […]

Planar announced the MicroPalooza 2021 Tour, a six-city U.S. product tour presenting the company’s newest display solutions. Running November through mid-December, the showroom event series will highlight the company’s recently released LED and LCD display solutions, headlined by the premium Planar DirectLight Ultra Series with MicroLED technology. The tour will start in Denver and end in Los Angeles. […]

Alcons Audio announced the QRP20, a two-way column array system with high-Q directivity for increased projection control to be used as a vertical sound system. It is designed for both permanent and portable applications and where fidelity response needs to be projected with wide horizontal and narrow vertical coverage. Using the RBN401 4-inch pro-ribbon driver on a […]

L-Acoustics released the next generation of its 3D audio processing engine, L-ISA Processor II, a hardware solution that provides object-based mixing for immersive audio productions. It is available in four different output configurations through a one-time, tiered license fee. Both the new processor and its predecessor offer control of spatial audio processing and virtual acoustics […]

BOSS announced the RC-505mkII and RC-600, two new flagship models in the Loop Station product lineup. Features of the new lineup models include: The RC-505mkII Each of the RC-505mkII’s five stereo tracks now includes customizable FX and Track buttons Users can set up various parameters and trigger them with a press, hold or double-click Pressing the […]

IK Multimedia announced the T-RackS TASCAM Tape Collection, a collection of AAX, VST and AU plug-ins for mixing and mastering. The new T-RackS TASCAM Tape Collection draws upon the strengths of four restored TASCAM analog recording systems.  The TASCAM Tape Collection offers four analog tape machines: The TEAC A-6100 MKII: an upgraded version of the […]

Panasonic announced the development of Agile I/O, a new feature to its KAIROS IT/IP video processing platform to provide AV professionals with additional input and output capacity to create larger and more complex productions. The feature will be available in early 2022 as a free upgrade. The software upgrade will allow KAIROS to utilize the 100Gb […]

Panasonic is introducing a new line of integrated PTZ cameras aimed at home office, corporate, education and live content creation environments. The camera lineup consists of five new models. (Other new products also accompany the new line.) The products and their features include:  AW-UE40, AW-UE50 and AW-UE80 The three models are compact, dome-shaped and offer […]

Scalable Display Technologies announced a new software update, version 8.0, with new integration and features to simplify edge-blending and projection mapping. Scalable will showcase 8.0 at InfoComm 2021 in Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 27-29, 2021. Scalable’s latest software update is available with new features for Scalable Desktop, a simple blending solution for scaling with Windows; Scalable Panel […]

Nominations for the Readers’ Choice Awards have now closed. Our next step is that we will open up voting for your favorite companies, products and more — so keep a lookout for next steps. We’ll announce the winners during rePLAY 2021 on Nov. 2-4, 2021. To learn more about rePLAY 2021 and to register, visit […]

NUGEN Audio just added a reverb plug-in, Paragon ST — a mono/stereo-only version of its convolution reverb software. Designed for music production applications, Paragon ST allows high-end producers to sculpt and fine-tune their reverb to the needs of the track, at a lower price point. In conjunction with the new release, NUGEN has unveiled music-focused […]

Kanto Audio introduced the SX Series speaker stands, two premium-quality 22- and 26-inch-high stands that offer vibration isolation, cable management and many accessories. Available in black or white, the Kanto SX Series speaker stands have an isolation system that decouples the stands from the floor. Two top plates are included to accommodate a wide range of […]

Atomos announced another addition to the LUMIX and Apple ProRes RAW ecosystem, the Panasonic LUMIX BS1H. When combined with either the Atomos Ninja V or Ninja V+, the LUMIX BS1H will be capable of recording up to 5.9Kp30, 4.1Kp60 and 3.5Kp50 anamorphic ProRes RAW. The Panasonic LUMIX BS1H is the most recent camera released by […]

Light Field Lab announced SolidLight, claiming it to be the highest resolution holographic display platform ever designed. The directly emissive modular SolidLight Surfaces form dense converging wavefronts with billions of pixels of photonic resolution. Untethered to gear, SolidLight enables viewers to experience digital objects in the physical world that escape the screen and are indistinguishable from reality. Here’s […]

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) announced the AC6 2-Way Full Range ADAPTive Column. Capable of generating a max SPL of 143db and 120° of horizontal nominal beam width, it’s targeted at installations, houses of worship and small performing arts centers. Although slightly smaller than its predecessors, EAW says the AC6 includes just as many cutting-edge features. […]

Powersoft announced that version 2.2 of ArmoníaPlus is available. The update is designed to give systems integrators, designers and installers access to collaborate on projects remotely from anywhere in the world. The new feature allows users to save projects in a Microsoft-based cloud in addition to a local drive and is available in both ArmoníaPlus skins (Install and […]

Atomos announced the AtomX CAST is now available. The AtomX CAST is a modular companion for the Atomos Ninja V monitor-recorder that uses the AtomX expansion port on the Ninja V to transform it into an advanced multi-input switcher. AtomX CAST is small and fits the needs of a small crew or one-man multicamera production company. Users can now also benefit from the Ninja CAST […]

Martin Audio has announced the latest release of its control VU-NET (2.2.2) software. New features of the update include: Preset support for Martin Audio’s constant curvature loudspeaker, TORUS T12,  including when it is also used in conjunction with its partner cardioid subwoofer, SXC118. Martin Audio iKON amplifiers can also now be added to the Q-SYS […]

By: James Kirby Futuresource Consulting The professional microphone market experienced diverging fortunes in 2020. Some manufacturers struggled to satisfy accelerating demand, while others faced a market in freefall. That’s according to a new report from Futuresource Consulting, which reveals the data behind the highs and lows and forecasts the future opportunities. “As a result of lockdowns, […]

In Part 1 of my “Simple Expectations of InfoComm 2021,” series of blogs, I explained some of the elements of how InfoComm 2021 will be like no other InfoComm we’ve had in history — for OBVIOUS reasons. In Part 2, I explained why showing only one product in your booth is critical to success at InfoComm 2021. Today’s blog is all […]

Vivitek debuted the DU8395Z large venue laser projector with 15,000 lumens. The Vivitek DU8395Z is a native WUXGA @ 60 Hz (1920 x 1200) projector and displays image sizes ranging from 40 to 500 inches. Features of the DU8395Z include: Eight motorized lenses with Lens Positioning Memory (LPS). equipped with Vivitek’s PJ-Control software as well […]

Barco has partnered with Audinate to add Dante digital audio switching into Barco’s image processing portfolio. The collaboration has resulted in the launch of an audio option card for the PDS-4K, which makes it Barco’s first Dante-enabled presentation switcher. The PDS-4K switchers offer 4K processing and switching in small to mid-sized event settings, boardrooms, auditoriums and other corporate environments. The […]

Green Hippo announced the Hippotizer V4+ MK2, an install system designed to deliver video and audio content productions. The V4+ MK2 has up to 100% more processing power than the previous version and offers 3D Mapping and Visualization capabilities for projection on different surfaces. With the ability to drive up to 32 clips at 4K resolution, […]

Studio Technologies debuted the Model 209 Talent Console, a combination of microphone input, headphone output, remote control and tally-output resources using Dante. The unit supports AES67 and Dante Audio-over-Ethernet technology for integration into contemporary applications and is compatible with Audinate’s Dante Domain Manager software application. The Model 209 integrates directly into Dante environments. An installation requires […]

Barco introduced its new IEX series narrow pixel pitch indoor LED video walls. The IEX series comes in four narrow pixel pitch options (1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 mm) that use a screw-free setup and are adjustable for various room experiences. The video walls are supported by cable-free inter-cabinet connectivity with optional power and data redundancy. The models […]

Barco launched the next-generation MVL-721, a reengineered version of the LED RPC video wall. The updated product features high brightness, low power consumption, long life expectancy and updated image quality and sustainability. The LED light sources of the MVL-721 improve the video wall’s brightness and safeguard futureproof manufacturing and supply. The 55% increase in brightness does […]

Dating back to 2009, the Rewind Festival is an annual ‘80s music extravaganza that today generally takes place in three different locations. Although this year Rewind Scotland had to be cancelled, the events at Capesthorne Hall, Macclesfield (Rewind North) and Temple Island Meadows, outside Henley (Rewind South) went ahead within a month of each other. The event […]

Christie announced the M 4K25 RGB pure laser projector. The new M 4K25 RGB continues the original M Series. First introduced in 2007, “the M Series packed a lot of features in a small package,” said Larry Paul, executive director, Technology and Custom Solutions, Christie. “Features like the intelligent lens system and embedded Twist for […]

Roland announces the V-02HD MK II Streaming Video Mixer, an affordable solution for bringing higher production values to computer-based livestreaming. The V-02HD MK II allows users to connect up to two HDMI cameras and send them directly to a favorite streaming platform over USB-C. It’s also possible to mix in audio sources via dedicated inputs […]

Sharp NEC Display Solutions today announced the availability of the NC1803ML laser projector in its digital cinema projection series. The NC1803ML is ideal for theaters with small and medium screens, museums, houses of worship and higher education applications. The NC1803ML offers a replaceable laser module and laser light source lifespan of up to 50,000 hours. […]