Christie just launched two new RGB pure laser projectors: the M 4K15 RGB and M 4K+15 RGB. Part of the M 4K RGB Series, they deliver 15,750 lumens and are “designed for the most demanding applications, including staging and live events, projection mapping spectacles, and theme park attractions.” In addition to being RGB laser, Christie […]

Planar and OptiTrack announced the launch of the Planar Studios Virtual Production Workshop, a week-long, immersive series designed to help the AV and IT communities effectively identify, design, deploy and support virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) projects. The workshop will feature technology sessions covering LED display technology, motion capture, video processing, content engines, video […]

Studio Technologies just debuted the Model 5312 Intercom Station with 12 independent talk and listen channels and support for Dante audio-over-Ethernet network technology. The Model 5312 is a rack-mounted unit that is designed to serve as an audio control center for production and support personnel in applications such as on-air television sports and news broadcasting, […]

Lumens Digital Optics Inc. has announced interoperability with NETGEAR AV switches, enabling “easier deployment of AV devices over IP networks.” NETGEAR and Lumens have certified the M4250 and M4300 series switches to work with IP-connected Lumens products, including models that leverage NDI|HX, high bandwidth NDI and Dante AV-H standards. Using NETGEAR Engage, which is built […]

Desmet Studios upgraded its intercom system to an RTS solution; based around an ODIN OMNEO digital intercom matrix working in tandem with KP-Series keypanels. The solution was supplied by local RTS partner Amptec and installed by the studio’s Head Technician, Maykel van Os. Based in an art deco building in the Plantage district of Amsterdam, […]

AVIXA will co-locate the 2024 InfoComm Show with Object Management Group‘s new digital transformation event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Under the brand “Transform! InfoComm 2024,” AVIXA and OMG will host an exhibit hall, dedicated conference and networking opportunities focused on digital transformation on June 12-14, 2024 — the three show-floor days of InfoComm. OMG, through […]

Magewell announced the availability of Control Hub, the company’s second-generation centralized device and stream management software. Magewell also shared details of multiple Control Hub licensing tiers designed to match varying customer and project requirements. The successor to the Magewell Cloud platform, Control Hub provides centralized configuration and control of multiple Magewell streaming and IP conversion […]

Extron is shipping its new MGP 641 xi multi-window processors for scaling and presenting up to four 4K/60 source signals on a single canvas. Extron’s Vector 4K scaling engine ensures that downscaled and upscaled content is presented with “unequaled image quality.” In addition to four HDMI inputs that support data rates up to 18 Gbps, […]

C2G announced new options in its family of HDMI dongle adapters: the USB-C to USB-A Dongle Adapter Converter, Mini HDMI to HDMI Dongle Adapter Converter, and Micro HDMI to HDMI Dongle Adapter Converter. These solutions allow users to connect any device outfitted with a USB-A, Mini HDMI, or Micro HDMI port to an existing HDMI […]

Sphere Entertainment Co unveiled Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, which they say provides crystal-clear, individualized sound to every seat in Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium opening in Las Vegas this fall. Sphere Studios, which develops technologies and content, partnered with HOLOPLOT, a 3D audio technology, to create Sphere Immersive Sound — the world’s largest, fully […]

Spectacular visuals created by projection-mapping expert Maxin10sity shone brightly at the recent Petra Light Festival, the first-ever multimedia show at the ancient sandstone ruins of Petra in southern Jordan. Once the capital of the Nabataeans, a Bedouin people of classical antiquity, and nicknamed ‘Rose City’ (a reference to the pinkish color of the rock from […]

Key Digital has announced extensions to the Compass Control Pro integrated iOS control system with IP-based control modules for the Inogeni Toggle USB switcher and the QSC MP-M Audio Router series. Inogeni’s Toggle USB 3.0 Pro AV Switcher is a 3×2 USB device with RS-232 control that allows users to switch three USB sources such […]

Waves Audio announced the eMotion LV1 Session Editor, allowing engineers to efficiently prepare for their live performances by setting up LV1 mixer sessions offline at any time and anywhere. This software serves as an offline Session Editor for the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer and can be downloaded for free. It provides users with a […]

Tempest, the manufacturer of outdoor enclosures for digital projectors, has developed a new line of enclosures designed for the Epson EB-PU Series large venue projectors. The Tempest BreezePU enclosures are designed for straightforward outdoor landscape applications. In recent years, the projection industry has experienced a growth in demand for experiential applications, including outdoor projects that […]

Flock Audio has announced that the PATCH VT line of digitally-controlled analog patch bays, is now shipping. PATCH VT features 128-point connections – 64 Inputs X 64 Outputs – in a 3U rack-mount chassis that also includes many of the extended features available in Flock’s largest I/O Model PATCH XT. PATCH VT is available now […]

By Helen Matthews Futuresource Consulting Esports’ ascendance into the mainstream is presenting an ever-growing opportunity for manufacturers and resellers of professional audiovisual, IT and video equipment. Despite the pervasiveness of online-only events throughout 2021 and 2022, as well as the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the market saw a 76% rise in pro AV sell-in, when […]

tvONE is shipping the new CORIOmaster2 LITE (CM2-541) video processor for small to medium LED installations, projection edge-blends and monitor walls. CORIOmaster2 LITE is an all-in-one 4K video processor that leverages tvONE’s CORIO processing engine. Equipped with a range of features similar to tvONE’s CORIOmaster2 video processor, CORIOmaster2 LITE is the ideal choice for small […]

Christie just officially debuted Hedra, a video wall processor that offers an all-in-one control room solution. Based on a Linux hardware system and with multiview KVM, users can securely work remotely or centrally and easily switch between different on-screen layouts and configurations. With drag-and-drop interfaces and customized layouts, arranging and controlling information displayed on a […]

This is the summer of blockbuster music tours. Just as “revenge travel” saw tourists hellbent on traveling post-pandemic, “revenge concertgoing” is packing Europe’s outdoor live events, arenas and stadiums. It’s a post-pandemic boom for live events, boosted by some of the world’s biggest entertainers who have emerged with post-pandemic projects. And it’s not just the […]

PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has formally released V1.0 of its PK .dynamics robotic system control software for Windows and macOS. Combining every stage of the modern live sound workflow in a single solution, .dynamics lets users take their designs from conception to the real world with the flexibility of real-time coverage adjustments […]

BenQ just debuted a new wireless system dubbed the InstaShow VS20. The InstaShow VS20 is a BYOM wireless system specifically aimed at hybrid meetings. Using a laptop connected button – with a built-in microphone and up to 4K transmission, and InstaShow sends content via the network (or ad-hoc) using a router-quality chipset for security. Designed […]

Audio-Technica announced a new exclusive relationship with the MotoAmerica race series, whereby Audio-Technica will serve as the official Broadcast Partner for microphones and headphones for the organization. MotoAmerica is the USA’s premier race series sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association. The country’s top riders in multiple classes compete for the title each season across several […]

Massive In-the-Round Stadium System Rolls through North American Leg of Global Tour Ed Sheeran’s monumental “+ – = ÷ x” (“Mathematics”) Tour has delighted more than 4.5 million fans across three continents since it launched in Dublin on April 23 of last year. Putting on a great show is the overriding goal, of course, but […]

With summer being such a big time for festivals and live events, rAVe decided to focus June’s temperature check on the rental and staging market. Our first question for individuals in the rental and staging market was “What rental and staging market segments do you primarily serve?” The majority of respondents (48.6%) primarily serve the […]

Blaze Audio announced the Constant Curvature Array (CCA) loudspeaker. Available both bi-amped or self-powered, the Blaze Audio CCA10i is a compact, three-way arrayable point source loudspeaker designed for medium-sized venues to large distributed systems that need a flexible, scalable loudspeaker solution. The CCA10i features two 10-inch high-excursion, ultra-low distortion drivers that offer reduced power compression, […]

Pure Resonance Audio unveiled the MX9, a 9-channel rack mount mixer for audio control in professional and commercial sound systems. Pure Resonance Audio says the MX9 is designed for live performances, schools, auditoriums, conference rooms, houses of worship and more. Features of the Pure Resonance Audio MX9 include: 9-Channels: The MX9 provides nine input channels […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s temperature check survey!  Did you know July 16 is Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day? Each year, thousands of professionals use this day to celebrate the positive achievements of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for humanity while also shining a spotlight on AI ethics. In short, […]

What do psych soul outfit Black Pumas and rapper-turned-gamer Logic have in common? They both rely on the Shure SM7B to connect to their fans when it counts most. First released in 1973, the SM7 was built to be the best professional broadcasting and voiceover microphone possible. Evolving into the SM7B, the dynamic microphone has […]

PK Sound just debuted its .dynamics robotic system control software. The initial toolset provided in .dynamics V1.0 includes the Venue tab, where users create, simulate and prepare the virtual workspace; the System tab, where they discover, identify, and match real-world sources with the simulation; Robotics, where the system’s multi-axis coverage is articulated and optimized; Tune, […]

As we have for the past 13 years, I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to EVERY SINGLE BOOTH at InfoComm 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more than 1,560 videos, and […]

Extron introduced the XPA Ultra FX Series, eight and four-channel multizone audio power amplifiers with flexibility. A single unit can be set up in a variety of configurations to support large systems with multiple speaker types. These amplifiers can simultaneously drive 8-ohm, 4-ohm, 70-volt and 100-volt loads and are easily configurable per channel. Each channel […]

MediaMatrix announces the release of nWare 3.0. With this release, MediaMatrix expands its integrations within the Peavey Commercial Audio product line and beyond. nWare 3.0 offers integrated compatibility with the Visionary Solutions DuetE-2 Encoder and DuetD-2 Decoder, enabling real-time video streaming with embedded monitoring and control functionality. The nWare 3.0 release also includes Crest Audio […]