Hitachi America introduced the LP-WU9750B model, their first solid-state laser projector. The single-chip DLP-based WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution projectors aimed at large auditoriums, conference rooms, museums and concert or stage productions as it claims to have 8,000 ANSI lumens light output and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio. Like all other solid-state projectors on the market, the engine […]

Focusrite announces the introduction of its RedNet A8R, adding eight channels of analog I/O to its RedNet line of Dante-based audio-over-IP interfaces. In keeping with other modules in the series, RedNet A8R is housed in a 1U enclosure, and offers network-connected analog input and output with 24-bit, 192kHz A-D/D-A conversion, along with full network and […]

Canon has introduced the LX-MU800Z, the company’s first single-chip DLP Projector with a Laser-Phosphor light source spec’d at 20,000 hours of operation to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO). Additional key features on the LX-MU800Z projector include native WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, a spec of up-to-8000 lumens, a dynamic contrast ratio up to 10,500:1, and […]

As some of you will know, a few years ago I moved home to Connecticut, the state that I was born in. However, I moved to the southern part of the state, about 75 miles from the town that I was raised in. And it wasn’t until recently that I made the trip to drive […]

Datapath has launched a series of long-range fiber optic DisplayPort1.2 and HDMI2.0 cable, with lengths up to 100m that don’t require additional power and measure just 7mm in diameter. They are designed to provide a direct connection from any graphics card, including the Datapath ImageDP4, to either DisplayPort or HDMI monitors or from media players […]

Venue (by Proline) just debuted its Venue series’ LED technology that they says minimizes drops in brightness when the LED elements warm up over time. The Venue series includes the Control16 16-channel DMX controller and three LED fixture models that can be mixed and matched to create custom systems, providing complete scalability for shows both […]

Waves Audio just introduced the H-Series bundle. The H-Series is a collection of Waves’ Hybrid plugins, which model the original behavior of diverse analog gear and give it digital control. The Waves H-Series combines all of Waves’ Hybrid plugins in one package: Waves H-Reverb: A FIR reverb with rich and smooth reverb tails that sit […]

Extron just upgraded the LinkLicense SMP 351 with a Dual Recording Upgrade that enables enhanced recording, streaming and audio DSP capabilities for the SMP 351 H.264 Streaming Media Processor. With this new upgrade, the SMP 351 can record two sources at the same time, at resolutions up to 1080p/30 and bit-rates up to 10 Mbps. […]

Sennheiser has debuted the EK 6042 slot-in camera receiver, which was previewed earlier in the year at IBC. The true-diversity, two-channel EK 6042 can work with analog and digital Sennheiser transmitters or a mix thereof, across a bandwidth of 184 MHz. It is designed to partner with Sennheiser’s Digital 9000 series and all analog transmitters […]

You are no long forced to buy a DLP projector if you want laser-phosphor. Two months ago, at the ISE show in Amsterdam, Epson launched the world’s-first laser-phosphor 3LCD projector line that not only lasts for (and is warranted for) 20,000 hours, but can garner a 12,000 lumen light output. The Pro L1505U large-venue projector […]

DPA Microphones is debuting its new linear version of the d:facto Handheld Microphone range this week. The new mic is dubbed the d:facto Linear Vocal Microphone. DPA will also be highlighting the GM1600 Gooseneck – a new mount for its d:screet Omnidirectional Miniature Microphones. Featuring a new capsule with an isolation-optimized supercardioid polar pattern that […]

Sennheiser is unveiling the MKE 440, a stereo camera microphone that solves a typical challenge encountered by DSLR users — capturing focused stereo sound from the filmed object. DSLR filmmakers have always had a hard time getting good sound from their camera-mounted stereo microphone. The new MKE 440 achieves this task: Thanks to two mini-shotgun […]

Pro Co Sound just launched a new DMX 4U Break In/Out Boxes and DOC 4U Professional Rigging Boxes. Designed for portable solutions, the break out boxes enable lighting professionals to run multiple DMX 512 universes over a single Cat6 cable. Additionally, the rigging boxes provide a solution for converting four DMX lines into a single […]

Waves Audio is now shipping the Waves X-FDBK feedback eliminator plugin. The Waves X-FDBK claims to be the first plugin to provide an automatic feedback elimination solution. Whether you’re an FOH engineer mixing for thousands or a singer performing with your own compact PA system, Waves claims that you can now get a loud, clear […]

Genelec has debuted the 8430A SAM Studio Monitor, enabling direct monitoring of audio-over-IP stream content – the first studio monitor on the market supporting AES67 and RAVENNA standards, according to Genelec. AES67 is now fast gaining acceptance as an industry standard and is rapidly establishing audio-over-IP in the mainstream. As a member in the Genelec […]

Electro-Voice just launched the new ND Series of wired vocal and instrument microphones. The successor to the N/Dym Series, the new ND Series expands the previous product offering with four vocal and four instrument models for live performance and studio applications. Each ND Series model is equipped with features that are unique to both its […]

Extron just launched the PowerCage 401 modular power enclosure and the PowerCage 401 FOX DT HD dual-transmitter and PowerCage 401 FOX DR HD dual-receiver modules, which provide long haul transmission of HDMI, stereo audio and RS‑232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. The PowerCage 401 enclosure features a space-saving 1U rack-mountable design that is hot-swappable […]

Sennheiser is introducing an app for remotely controlling its evolution wireless D1 radio microphone systems. The WSR app converts iPad and iPhone into a handy remote control for digital D1 systems, assisting in the configuration, management and monitoring of radio links. The app is available from the Apple app store now. The WSR App automatically […]

Christie has announced new 1DLP lineup GS Series of laser-phosphor projectors, including two HD models with BoldColor Technology. The line is aimed at corporate meeting rooms, trade shows, entertainment venues and rental staging. More advanced than previous GS models, the four professional-grade models use a grid-based warping and blending processor and also have an option […]

Matrox Graphics today announced that it is expanding the Matrox Maevex product line of encoders and decoders with a new range of products designed for multiple real-time encoding, streaming, transcoding and recording. The Maevex 2 product line will feature a variety of form factors, including PCI Express cards, stand-alone appliances and OEM versions of the […]

Comprising three full-range models and two subwoofers, Martin Audio’s new CDD-LIVE! covers practically all professional stand-alone and distributed applications, from sound reinforcement and monitoring for live bands, DJs and corporate events, to installations in dance clubs, ballrooms, theaters and performing arts centers. At the heart of the series is what Martin Audio calls Coaxial Differential […]

JBL Pro by HARMAN today unveiled the EON ONE all-in-one linear-array P.A. system. The EON ONE has the streamlined look of a compact, column-style array and features Bluetooth audio, a six-channel mixer and a design that can be carried with one hand – so it’s portable. With a maximum SPL of 118 dB, the EON […]

Barco has expanding its HDF projector portfolio for large venues and events with a three-chip DLP, 30,000-lumen model in WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution. Dubbed the HDF-W30LP FLEX projector, it features a laser-phosphor light source spec’d to last over 30,000 hours. Spec’d at 1900:1 contrast ratio with 90 percent uniformity, the projector includes horizontal and vertical edge […]

elektraLite just launched a new eyeBall IUV (ELE728) — a high-output LED fixture for invisible ultraviolet light from a compact design. At the heart of the eyeBall IUV are eighteen three-watt LEDs operating at a wavelength of 365nm, completely invisible to the human eye. The fixture’s output delivers fluorescence at distances of more than 75 […]

BenQ America today announced two new additions to its line of S-Series high-brightness professional projectors, the SU931 and SX930. They are designed for houses of worship, training and conference rooms as well as higher education settings. The new projectors are part of BenQ’s Integrator’s Choice program, designed to offer dealers professional-grade display solutions backed by […]

GLP just announced the new GT-1 light — a Spot, Beam and Wash that will be their new flagship model. Using a  470W discharge lamp its high quality optical system produces a beam that features an enormous 22:1 ratio zoom range, from 2.5° to 55°. In Spot mode the fixture offers a wide range of […]

Meyer Sound just debuted three additions to its line of sound reinforcement solutions: the MJF-208 compact stage monitor, the MDM-5000 high-power distribution module, and the LYON-WXT extended vertical option. MJF-208 Compact Stage Monitor: The self-powered MJF-208 stage monitor incorporates many of the features of the MJF-212A and the MJF-210 into a smaller, lightweight package. Each […]

DiGiCo announces the last in its series of Stealth Core 2 upgrades, releasing additional processing for the DiGiCo SD5 and new SD5cs consoles, which will take them to a new level in terms of both processing channels and functionality. The SD5 upgrade will include: An increase from 124 channel strips to a maximum of 253 […]

In the ‘creative use of 4K department,’ Datavideo’s new KMU-100 is a unique 4K multi-camera production solution that delivers multiple virtual full HD (up to 1080p) scaled camera angles with minimal installation cost and simple operation. The basic concept is straightforward: The output of a single 4K/UHD camera is connected to KMU-100, which then displays […]

Scenex Lighting from GLP US Inc. have launched a new range of flexible pixel control LED tape, featuring four color RGBW LEDs, with different color temperature options available for the white LED element. With a pixel pitch of 16.7mm (60 pixels per meter), this new tape has a bright output and allows direct control over […]

DiGiCo’s SD11 and SD11i may be small in size, but they are already a powerful solution that works for just about any mixing environment. With the addition of a Stealth Core 2 upgrade option, these tabletop mixing solutions won’t get bigger in size, but they will in power. The SD11 upgrade will include: An increase […]

Recently, a rep from a firm that we work with fairly frequently asked me to name the most important tool in my toolkit. I believe he was expecting me to name the Leatherman I constantly carry on my belt, since (among other things) he reps a line of multi-tools that are supposedly more sophisticated than […]