North America, November 21, 2023 – PROLIGHTS and A.C. Lighting Inc. are excited to participate in LDI 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from December 3-5. Stop by booth 319 to see live demonstrations of new PROLIGHTS fixtures, plus a few of your favorites. PROLIGHTS proudly introduces the EclFresnel CT+ series, an innovative […]

Hello everyone! You might know me as the managing editor of rAVe [PUBS], co-host of rAVe [TV] or, if you attended DSE and/or LDI 2023, perhaps you know me as that woman who came around and strong-armed you into shooting product videos. Just kidding! I know you all secretly love being the star of a […]

elektraLite announced the launch of its new professional-grade moving light fixture known as the Aero. Designed for any environment requiring a mover—from churches and schools to theaters, performing arts centers, and more—Aero is powered by a 350-watt COB single-source LED delivering a balanced Cool White (6500K) color temperature and CRI of 95. The Aero is […]

INFiLED will unveil new technology at the LDI Show in Las Vegas on Dec. 3-5. Join the team to screen your dreams and explore the advancements in xR/VP technology for production environments. INFiLED’s new CBSF technology will be launched at the show. This innovation surmounts conventional technology by addressing color shift, inconsistent brightness and unstable […]

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – December 2023 – LDI booth 1202 – elektraLite proudly announces the launch of its new professional-grade moving light fixture known as the Aero. Perfect for any environment requiring a mover—from churches and schools to theaters, performing arts centers, and more—Aero is powered by a 350-watt COB single-source LED delivering a balanced Cool White […]

Neu-Anspach, Germany – November 9, 2023 – At this year’s Live Design International (LDI) from December 3 to 5, Cameo – the lighting technology brand of the Adam Hall Group – will be presenting various innovations and product highlights that will significantly expand the range of professional lighting designers, operators and rental service providers. In […]

As DSE and LDI are swiftly approaching on Dec. 3-5, we’ve crafted a guide to help you make the most of your time at both shows. We consulted with the respective show directors of DSE and LDI, along with input from past attendees and exhibitors, to compile the must-see highlights from these co-located trade shows. […]

This year we’re excited to share our latest display technologies and virtual production tools at DSE and LDI in Las Vegas. Join us for our first year at LDI to experience hands-on demonstrations of our new line of BRAVIA Professional Displays and Crystal LED CH/BH Video Walls that can deliver next-generation immersive audience engagement with […]

DALLAS, Nov. 28, 2023 – Minleon USA, a leading manufacturer and importer of decorative and holiday LED lighting, and MeshTek Labs, a technology company that specializes in IoT automation solutions powered by Bluetooth mesh networking and Artificial Intelligence, today announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring innovative smart lighting solutions to the holiday lighting industry. Along with MeshTek’s patent licensing, […]

  Los Angeles, CA November 30, 2022 – INFiLED, a global leader in xR/VP LED displays, will unveil new technology at the LDI Show in Las Vegas on December 3-5. Join the team to screen your dreams and explore the advancements in xR/VP technology for production environments. INFiLED’s new CBSF technology will be launched at […]

At this year’s Live Design International (LDI), Cameo – the lighting technology brand of the Adam Hall Group – says it will be presenting various innovations and product highlights that it says will expand the range of professional lighting designers, operators, and rental service providers. In addition to the OTOS IP65 models SP6 (Spot Profile) […]

Minleon USA, a manufacturer and importer of decorative and holiday LED lighting, and MeshTek Labs, a technology company that specializes in IoT automation solutions powered by Bluetooth mesh networking and artificial intelligence, announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring smart lighting solutions to the holiday lighting industry. Along with MeshTek’s patent licensing, the companies say the […]

Cypress, CA, November 14, 2023 – FOR-A Corporation of America makes its third appearance at LDI this year, showcasing its live production workflow with the new HVS-190 NDI-compatible video switcher, FA-9600 and FA-1616 multi-purpose signal processors, ClassX XR technology, EZTrack camera tracking, and Alfalite Litepix LED wall. The FOR-A workflow provides an intuitive system for […]

Luminex launched a half-rack width ethernet switch, dubbed the GigaCore 10t, for networking at live events. The company says the new compact addition to the GigaCore lineup is specifically designed for demanding touring applications with a ruggedized design and uses fiber optic and RJ45 connectors. It will be available with a 10Gb option as well […]

PROLIGHTS debuted the Astra Hybrid330, during LDI 2023 — a hybrid moving head with an LED source designed for everyday use. Compact, powerful and silent, it can be used in any application, such as live, corporate, theater or television events, creating a standard device for any event or project with a single luminaire. Astra Hybrid330 […]

On this episode, I show you a little bit about DSE 2023. This episode includes interviews with Jamie Reilly from Moment Factory and Susan Wilhite from Bluefin (but mostly talking about her work with WAVIT — Women in AV/IT). I also do a short show floor tour, covering a few of my favorite booths from […]

The latest trade show episode of rAVe [TV] features both DSE and LDI co-located trade shows. First, I talk to David Drain of Questex, director of event programs at DSE, about the show and his insights. He talks a little about some key differences between this year and the 2022 show and even gives me […]

PROLIGHTS just introduced the EclFresnel CT+ series, a range of LED Fresnel fixtures with the field and barn door cut of a traditional Fresnel. The EclFresnel CT+ series comprises six fixtures and is divided into three sizes, ensuring integration into indoor theaters and studio sets, outdoor on-location film and IP65-rated models. PROLIGHTS says the size […]

[Genk, Belgium, 27 November 2023] – Luminex, the leading manufacturer of professional AV networking solutions, will be launching a new model, the much-anticipated half 19” Pro AV ethernet switch GigaCore 10t, at LDI 2023. The new compact addition to the GigaCore lineup is specifically designed for demanding touring applications and will be on display at the joined […]

ACT Entertainment will present multiple solutions from its various brands at LDI 2023 (Booth 365). This includes the debut of new products from Ayrton and the latest solutions from Visual Productions, a brand which ACT will be showcasing for the first time at this show. “Each of these new products bring the kind of thoughtfulness […]

The Austrian AV technology manufacturer AV Stumpfl will present new PIXERA 2.0 media server features and its BLACKPEAK projection screen surface Dec. 3-5 at the LDI exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the highlights of AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA version 2.0 is its multi-user workflow capability, which will allow media server operators to be much […]

LAS VEGAS, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 ― ACT Entertainment, an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of entertainment technologies will present multiple solutions from its various brands at LDI 2023 (Booth 365). This includes the debut of new products from Ayrton and the latest solutions from Visual Productions, a brand which ACT will be showcasing for the first […]

LENEXA, Kan. — Nov. 20, 2023 — LynTec, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, today announced its product lineup for LDI 2023 in Las Vegas, Dec. 3-5. In booth 1177, LynTec will demonstrate its new Xtend Relay for Lighting (XRL) relay module as well as its […]

The Digital Signage Experience (DSE) is less than two weeks away, and, again, it will be co-located with the LDI Show. The industry’s only exclusively digital signage show, DSE includes both a two-day exhibit hall and an educational component. DSE’s David Drain joined me on my latest videocast to talk about the event — after […]

Sony announced the expansion of its BRAVIA 4K Professional Display lineup with the introduction of the EZ20L series for commercial environments. The EZ20L 4K series, designed for corporate and retail applications, comes in sizes ranging from 43 to 75 inches. As the introductory offering in the lineup, the EZ20L models will provide professional features including […]

Leading show control, media serving and pixel processing technology manufacturer, 7thSense, has today announced the release of its show control software, Medialon Manager version 7.1 which brings a significant change to the architecture of Medialon hardware products; Showmaster LE and Showmaster Pro. Medialon Manager is a Windows-based show control software that brings together a programming […]

ATLANTA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 — With some of the most experienced engineers and technicians in the southeastern United States, In Concert Productions (ICP) has been at the forefront of technology and service for many years. While the company was built on providing expert sound production and audio services, ICP has quickly scaled into a full-service […]

  Sphere opened to the public on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Two of the Las Vegas venue’s signature features — its 160,000 sq. ft interior LED display plane, and its 580,000 sq. ft. exterior, the Exosphere – are powered by technologies from 7thSense, a global leader of leading-edge media serving, pixel processing and show control […]

Nashville-based live event production company PTP Live has chosen FOR-A HVS-1200 video switchers and MFR-1000 routers for its rental fleet of 12G flypacks — pre-wired mobile production units used in combination with projectors, LED wall products, cameras, playback and lighting equipment. Three HVS-1200 switchers and three MFR-1000 routers will be added to the 12G flypack […]

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces the availability of Vectorworks 2024, featuring comprehensive solutions and quality improvements that automate processes and empower designers to unleash their limitless creativity. The 2024 release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite, Fundamentals, ConnectCAD, Braceworks and Vision with the English-language editions of these versions available today. […]

The Digital Signage Experience (DSE) and Live Design International (LDI) announced its lineup Tuesday of keynote speakers for the events. DSE takes place Dec. 2-5 and LDI takes place Nov. 30 -Dec. 5 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The two events will offer shared experiences while maintaining “separate exhibit and […]