PreSonus has released version 1.9 firmware for its StudioLive Series III digital consoles and rack mixers. The update includes enhanced support for PreSonus AVB networked products, including the EarMix 16M and NSB-series stage boxes, as well as improving mixer performance. PreSonus also announced that for a limited time, users of StudioLive Series III consoles and […]

This week, I was really excited to see a new documentary, “Love Notes to Newton.” I was a die-hard fan of the very early and much-maligned Apple Personal Digital Assistant. I still have three different models of the Newton, all of which still work. The Newton was a groundbreaking product, unfortunately maybe too far ahead […]

NEC Display Solutions Europe today announced the launch of its new digital signage devices for media playback and IT operations including a series of new Slot-in PCs based on NEC’s Open Modular intelligence (OMi), the platform that enables smart and seamless connections between source and display, to deliver powerful, tailored and future-proof digital signage. The […]

Peerless-AV just introduced the new Rotational Wall Mount (RMI3-FLIP) and Mobile Cart with Rotational Interface (SR560-FLIP) for the 55″ Samsung Flip display, an interactive UHD display. With these solutions, the Samsung Flip can be mounted on a wall or mobile cart and once the display is mounted, the negative tilt and rotation allows users to […]

Attero Tech is now shipping the latest addition to the Synapse family of networked audio rackmount interfaces, the Synapse DM1. The DM1 is a networked audio monitor for confidence monitoring of networked audio and local sources at the rack. Audio monitoring is provided via front panel headphone connectivity or through the integrated speakers on the […]

Symetrix has released the latest version of its Composer programming software for Edge, Radius, Prism and Solus NX DSPs. With Composer 7.0 integrators can program a complete end-to-end DSP signal path using just one application. Composer 7.0 integrates support for the next generation of Symetrix hardware, Radius NX, as well as full integration with SymVue […]

PreSonus is now shipping its EarMix 16M 16-channel personal monitor mixer and NSB 16.8 and NSB 8.8 stageboxes. Part of PreSonus’ ecosystem of AVB-networked products, the EarMix 16M and NSB-series stageboxes are designed to work with the PreSonus StudioLive Series III family of mixers. The PreSonus EarMix 16M 16-channel AVB-networked personal monitor mixer is a […]

PreSonus is shipping a new generation of its classic FaderPort USB production controller that incorporates elements from the company’s award-winning FaderPort 8. The new and improved FaderPort provides a 100 millimeter touch-sensitive, motorized fader for writing fades and automation in real-time and 24 buttons covering 40 different functions, all in a compact chassis. Users can […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping the new ATH-M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones, the latest addition to A-T’s M-Series line. Designed for studio, broadcast and mobile applications, the ATH-M60x is a low-profile, on-ear professional headphone model that utilizes the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the ATH-M50x (with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire […]

Peerless-AV today announced the availability of its Large Venue Projector Mount (PJR250), an extension to the company’s projector mount product line. The PJR250 features a low profile, pre-assembled design with a Hook-and-Hang system and dedicated adapter plates that support all major large venue projector brands. The Hook-and-Hang feature provides a large landing area when securing […]

Ross Video has announced the release of UX 4.0, the latest generation of control interface that the company says allows for more intuitively controlling virtual productions. UX Xperience is a control center application that is customizable and features an intuitive touchscreen GUI. The application provides integration with tracking systems, keying products and real-time 3D rendering […]

Vanco has just launched four new products from the Beale Street Audio, Pulse Audio and Vanco brands. The new products are for residential and commercial AV applications and include an HDMI wireless extender and receiver technology, as well as compact subwoofer amplifiers and Bluetooth transmitter/receivers. The Beale Street Audio A220 amplifier fits almost anywhere and […]

AJA Video Systems today released the KONA HDMI multi-channel HD/single-channel UltraHD HDMI capture card, KONA 1 3G-SDI capture/playback card and the Io IP Thunderbolt-3 equipped video and audio I/O device. Simultaneously, AJA delivered Desktop Software v14.2, which introduces support for KONA HDMI and KONA 1, 10GigE support for 2K/HD video and audio over IP with […]

Symetrix announces its Radius NX 4×4 and Radius NX 12×8 1U rack-mount audio signal processors. Each model supports 128 (64×64) channels of redundant Dante network audio and delivers Symetrix’ famed audio quality, including ultra-low-noise pre-amps with digitally controlled 3 dB gain steps. The two new Radius NX processors are programmed using Symetrix’s Composer software for […]

Unlike EVERY other InfoComm awards program, we don’t let companies enter themselves AND we don’t take money to apply for awards. EVERY other InfoComm awards program is pay-for-play and are NOT to be believed. They aren’t real. They are, in fact, #FakeAwards Now, I am not saying rAVe’s Best of InfoComm 2018 Awards are perfect, […]

Glensound has just introduced the AoIP22 Dante/ AES67 Two Channel Bi-Directional Audio Interface. Designed to quickly and easily interface existing analog equipment to a Dante / AES67 network audio system, the AoIP22 is powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet) — so only one cable needs to be connected to the network to carry both audio […]

Flex Rental Solutions announced today that it will be launching a special edition of its flagship product. Flex Gear Tracking Solution (Flex GTS) was created exclusively for companies and organizations that need to track their physical assets and materials — but not their sales, finances or crew. Flex GTS harnesses the powerful functionality of Flex’s […]

InfoComm 2018 is a month behind us, and over the last few weeks, people have been writing about the trends they saw at the show. We’ve seen blogs discussing increasing end-user attendance as well as several people’s lists of their favorite products or the ones they saw to be the most innovative or disruptive. There […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping the ATW-T6002x Handheld Transmitter for the 6000 Series High Density Wireless System – a spectrum-efficient solution that allows users to pack 31 channels in 4 MHz of bandwidth. The ATW-T6002x handheld transmitter offers low handling noise and features a metal body, an OLED display, soft-touch controls and switchable RF power (2 […]

Sterling Audio introduces two new headphone amplifiers designed for recording studio applications. The Sterling SHA4 is a four-channel tabletop headphone amplifier, while the Sterling SHA8 is an eight-channel rackmount model. The four-channel SHA4 accepts two discrete stereo sources via balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) ¼-inch, line-level inputs. Front-panel master level controls are provided for each […]

LOUD Audio, LLC today announced that it has sold the Martin Audio brand from its portfolio of Pro Audio and MI businesses to UK-based mid-market private equity investor LDC. LPUD says that this move is aimed at allowing LOUD to narrow its focus and deliver the best possible products and experience to its pro audio […]

In my day job, I answer a lot of people’s questions about audiovisual and virtual reality technology. In fact, lately, that’s really all I seem to be doing. And to find those answers quickly, especially when it comes to determining things like part numbers and dimensions, I turn to the source that most people use: […]

Peerless-AV has opened its LED Video Wall Configurator for the design of LED video walls, where designers can obtain specifications, quotes and support with the simple click of a button. Peerless-AV says the LED Video Wall Configurator eases integration planning for any application. This complements the start to finish support provided by Peerless-AV’s LED video […]

Clear-Com is debuting COMduit, a new fiber-based solution for audio and video transport between booth, field, production truck and any other remote location. COMduit provides a template for a range of products needed for remote broadcast production. The solution is based around Clear-Com’s ProGrid audio and video transport products, LQ for intercom over IP and […]

signageOS has developed what they are calling the first digital signage video wall synchronization feature that is compatible with any major operating system or digital signage hardware on the market, without the requirement of other external equipment. Leveraging the power of SoC displays the signageOS video wall characteristics include: Functionality without requiring external players, daisy […]

Mackie today announced two all-new DL Series digital mixers, the 16-channel DL16S and 32-channel DL32S Wireless Digital Live Sound Mixers with Built-In Wi-Fi for Multi-Platform Control. The DL16S and DL32S offer an all-new affordable, Built-Like-A-Tank stagebox form factor with built-in Wi-Fi. Both models have built-in Wi-Fi networking and multi-platform support on the Master Fader control app. The DL32S and DL16S offer Onyx+ mic preamps, fully loaded DSP […]

VUE Audiotechnik has added the hm-115 into its hm-Class of high definition stage monitoring systems. Slotting between the hm-112 and hm-212 in both output and physical size, the new hm-115 is designed for a more compact design but want additional low-frequency extension. Using beryllium-infused HF transducers, the hm-115 is a fully integrated, electro-acoustic monitoring system. […]

Building on the original 7050 subwoofer, Genelec has improved the product, now called the 7050C. The LSE enclosure has been further refined to deliver unconventionally clean audio output even at peak levels. Users also benefit from a 3-dB increase in SPL capability, plus a by-passable professional bass management system and universal switched-mode power supply. The bass management system […]

EM Acoustics recently debuted the HALO Arena large format line array system to the North American market. The larger HALO-A follows the same core design as the more compact HALO-C, providing the signature EM Acoustics “maximum headroom” design approach that ensures consistency of performance regardless of SPL level. The compact enclosure (14.3/362 x 40.2/1020 x […]

Audio-Technica has expanded its existing trade-in program for 600 MHz wireless systems to now include the new 3000 Series (fourth generation) and 5000 Series (third generation), as the industry moves away from wireless systems operating in the 600 MHz band (614 to 698 MHz), mandated by law as a result of the ongoing FCC wireless […]

Pliant Technologies is shipping its professional wireless intercom system, CrewCom. CrewCom wireless products are available in 2.4GHz and 900MHz models (900MHz are limited to where this band is legal). Any combination of these frequency bands may be simultaneously used on the same CrewCom system, giving the ability to easily put global-friendly, dependable RF coverage where […]

Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) has announced the availability of the PWS 4×4 Quad Antenna Distro, designed to provide distribution for the Shure Axient Digital Quadversity wireless microphone system. The unit handles up to four receivers and features 470-616 MHz filtering, bias power control/status LEDs for each input, rotary attenuators and dual power inputs that allow […]