Barco just unveiled what they are calling their ‘digital media canvas’ – an LED screen technology that’s different than traditional LED displays. Thanks to their thin, lightweight, and bendable design, the R-series attach easily to virtually any surface – especially on curved surfaces. Compared to today’s LED products, the ‘digital media canvas’ is the future […]

The new Bose PowerShare adaptable power amplifier line consists of three 1U models: two- and four-channel fixed-install models (PS602 and PS604) and one two-channel portable amplifier (PS602P). Each model delivers 600 watts of power that can be shared across all output channels. With support for both low- and high-impedance loads up to 100V, PowerShare amplifiers […]

NanoLumens today announced its Outdoor Performance Series featuring 9,000 nits+ and availability in both 8MM and 10MM pixel pitch configurations. NanoLumens claims the Outdoor Performance Series also sets new industry benchmarks in a number of critically important areas, including contrast ratios that are 70 percent better the leading competitor and its operational environments ranging is […]

Following on the launch of LUCIA 70 V output models during last year’s InfoComm show, LAB GRUPPEN is set to unveil three new LUCIA 60-watt power models at InfoComm in Las Vegas: LUCIA 60/2M, LUCIA 60/2 and LUCIA 60/1-70. Available with either four-in, four-out matrix-mixer (LUCIA 60/2M), two-in, two-out configuration (LUCIA 60/2) or two-in, one-out […]

InfoComm marked the debut of the Liberty AIR and MegaVox AIR wireless companion speakers from Anchor Audio, Inc. The company has offered unpowered companion speakers for many years, but now Liberty AIR and MegaVox AIR set a new industry standard, as the first battery-powered wireless companion speakers in Anchor Audio’s line. The AIRs are battery […]

Carbon Fiber has been used on racing bikes for years as it’s as it’s lighter than plastic but stronger than steel. Now, add an LED wall to that with Leyard’s new CarbonLight LED display solutions to that. It’s a family of flexible, lightweight displays uniquely constructed to meet a broad range of creative indoor and […]

Mackie announced that their new ProDX Series ultra-compact digital mixers are now shipping worldwide. The line features two models, the 4-channel ProDX4 and the 8-channel ProDX8. With wireless streaming and control, powerful processing, and an extremely intuitive control app for iOS and Android, ProDX mixers deliver the amazing benefits of digital mixing in Mackie’s most […]

ClearOne is introducing the new compact two-channel DIALOG 20 mic system at InfoComm. Using adaptive frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology within the 2.4 GHz unlicensed spectrum, DIALOG 20 has some advantages over fixed frequency transmission. First, DIALOG 20 is resistant to narrowband interference because it switches frequency using a pseudo-random sequence. Second, this sequencing makes the […]

Barco introduces RGB laser-powered rear-projection video walls. The Flagship laser series for 24/7 control rooms offers all the advantages of RGB laser projection for large video walls – including laser brightness levels and vibrant colors like never before, with an unmatched lifetime and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). To enable operators to view all […]

Vivitek’s new DU7090Z laser projector is a single-chip DLP (with BrilliantColor) that’s spec’d at 6,000 ANSI lumens and uses a native 1920×1200 WUXGA resolution chip. Aimed at large meeting rooms as well as large-venue laser applications, it’s spec’d to last 20,000 hours and includes five optional lenses, horizontal and vertical lens shift, and a centred […]

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards. To be frank, this doesn’t need much written about it as the stats prove its importance. And, here are some stats in case you are doubting the validity of these awards: 1. We had over 81,000 voters for the final awards! 2. The […]

L-Acoustics announced the launch of the Kiva II, a new ultra-compact modular line source, adding 6dB of max SPL versus its predecessor, maximized amplifier density with 16 ohm impedance, and a new rugged enclosure material. Despite its ultra-compact format, the Kiva II features L-Acoustics’ Wavefront Sculpture Technology (WST), giving it a long throw capability and […]

Anyone who has loaded gear into a truck has probably struggled to connect a logistics strap in a tight spot. Now there is a solution: StrapSetter is a new tool that helps you reach deep into narrow gaps to connect your straps, making it easy to add straps after the cargo is in place. StrapSetter […]

Sterling Audio launched three new headphone amp models today. Designed primarily for personal recording studios and other applications where space is at a premium, the four-channel Sterling S104HA offers one rear-panel, stereo, TRS line input and four front-panel stereo headphone outputs, each with a 10-increment level slider. The S104HA comes in a sturdy and lightweight […]

Well, things are heating up in the quadrennial political circus: Our presidential election in the United States has begun. We are approaching the time when the public portion of the circus really cranks up, with lots of rallies and events that will need massive audiovisual support. I have done a lot of political events in […]

Pro Co Sound is the manufacturer of Neutrik’s opticalCON MTP 12 LITE and ADVANCED Fiber Assemblies, which will be on display at InfoComm 2016 (Booth C9918). These cables are designed for UHD, 4K and 8K video production as well as fixed installations. They are rugged and lightweight 12-fiber mobile field cables that feature exceptional cable […]

Datapath has introduced the Datapath Fx4, a multi-display controller with four outputs and three inputs from a single box. Features include DisplayPort 1.2 capture (with loop-through) at 4K/UHD at 60fps and HDMI 1.4 4K capture at 30fps. All inputs and outputs support HDCP content and can be programmed and controlled independently through either a local […]

Barco just launched a new family of solid-state (laser) projectors to the simulation market. This new family of laser-phosphor projectors will exist alongside their LED range. The F90 — the first projector to be launched in this family — is spec’d at 13,000 lumens and up to 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution. The F90 series was […]

Grundorf Corporation just announced two new additions — the T4-WR-001A and T4-WR-002A — to the company’s Tour 4 Series line of cases designed for wireless microphone systems. Both models are 1RU systems with protective foam both above and beneath the single rack space where the wireless receiver is mounted while the front and rear lids […]

Video Devices will demo a new set of PIX-E Series 4K recording field monitors and accessories at InfoComm 2016 (Booth C6443). Video Devices will show two new features including an integrated H.264 codec and the ability to simultaneously recording and edit-ready Apple ProRes file and a much smaller size H.264 MP4 file. Universally supported for […]

Cobalt Digital today announced updates and additions to the popular Blue Box Group (BBG) family of fiber-interface converter boxes. MK2 is the second generation of fiber optic BBG units. MK2 supports Cobalt’s BBGConfig software for setup and status-monitoring over USB and includes the following throwdown fiber-conversion products: BBG-EO-MK2 Single 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI/MADI Transmit BBG-OE-MK2 Single 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI/MADI Receive […]

Fulcrum Acoustic just introduced the FLS115 Subcardioid Subwoofer, a companion to the FL283 Subcardioid Line Array. The FLS115 is designed for large venues, including performing arts centers, houses of worship, sporting facilities and nightclubs. Using Fulcrum’s Passive Cardioid Technology, the FLS115 claims to reduce excessive rear low frequency radiation without the need for additional drivers, […]

PreSonus is shipping its new ULT-series active loudspeakers, which combine their widest horizontal dispersion with a focused vertical dispersion for an ultra-long throw. PreSonus says the result is even coverage throughout the space, enabling the audience to hear clearly wherever they are. Designed for both mobile use and permanent installations by PreSonus’ WorxAudio commercial loudspeaker […]

Bose Professional announced that the F1 Model 812 Passive Flexible Array loudspeaker is now shipping. This new passive loudspeaker, along with a powered model introduced in 2015, are the first loudspeakers offering “FLEX array technology.” The ability to configure the array into four unique shapes lets installers focus sound to target listening areas, offering exceptional […]

BenQ America today launched its PV3200PT IPS and 4K resolution monitor. Purpose-built for 4K video postproduction applications, the 32-inch 4K Ultra HD display (3840×2160) has 10-bit color capability and 100-percent sRGB color, following the Rec. 709 standard. One interesting feature of the BenQ PV3200PT is that they claim it can reproduce color tones with a […]

JBL Professional by HARMAN just launched the Control SB2210, a dual 10-inch subwoofer that combines high output and compact size into one product. The JBL Control SB2210 is meant to be used with the new JBL Control Contractor Surface-Mount Loudspeaker models — the Control 23-1, 25-1 and 28-1. Power capacity for the JBL Control SB2210 […]

Focusrite just announced the launch of the Red 4Pre, a 58-in/64-out Thunderbolt interface that combines four digitally-controlled mic preamps, plus high-headroom instrument inputs, with dual Pro Tools HD DigiLink and Dante network audio connectivity. Four of Focusrite’s new, specially-developed “Red Evolution” preamps lie at the heart of the Red 4Pre, featuring -129 dB EIN and […]

Comprehensive Connectivity just debuted a series of HDMI 2.2 4K@60 (YUV420 with a chroma subsampling rate of 4:2:0) resolution capable splitters (two-port, four-port and eight-port). Comprehensive’s series of HDMI splitters (CDA-HD220EK, CDA-HD420EK, CDA-HD820EK) provides the user the ability to split a single HDMI 2.2 source for connecting to up to eight simultaneous HDMI output displays […]

Barco has purchased Florida-based Medialon. Medialon is known as a control system company that’s 100 percent cloud-based. “For us, Barco has the piece we were missing — a sales channel,” Medialon North American Sales Manager, Eric Cantrell, told rAVe today. He continued, “It’s been an interesting several months. We are profitable and this gives Barco […]

WorxAudio Technologies, a division of PreSonus Audio Electronics, just launched the PDA-1000R power amplifier with an integrated DSP and Dante audio networking technology. The new PDA-1000R provides PreSonus’ Active Integration technology to create networkable Dante-enabled loudspeaker systems with a DSP that can be controlled by a computer running WorxControl (a loudspeaker management and remote control/monitoring […]

Focusrite announced the release of RedNet PCIeR for Dante networks, part of the expanding RedNet range of Dante-compatible interface products offering network redundancy. Functionally similar to the existing RedNet PCIe, RedNet PCIeR card adds dual RJ45 Ethernet ports, allowing two networks to be connected to the card, which can switch between them automatically according to […]

Altinex just launched the Anywire TP315-101 and TP315-102 Transmitter / Receiver System designed for sending 1080p/60 Hz HDMI signal over any type of copper wire, including speaker wire, low voltage wires, any type of CAT wires, coaxial wires and more. Anywire facilitates the transmission of live video and computer video signals with synchronized audio over […]