Showlogix Releases Version 1.6 With Multi-Display Timeline Allowing Time Based Shows With Interactivity

Showlogix has released its version 1.6, designed for producing multi-display shows and interactive attractions in museums, visitor centers, trade shows, live shows, etc. The new Timeline Object includes numerous layers of videos, images or sound, synchronized to one centralized timecode. This is done across displays and computers. Several timeline objects can be added and can run simultaneously. While […]

Showlogix Releases Version 1.6 With Multi-Display Timeline Allowing Time Based Shows With Interactivity

TASCAM Premieres DA-6400 64-Track Recorder

TASCAM’s DA-6400 is an all-new 64-track recorder that records to an internal SSD drive caddy for live and event recording. Professional I/O options like MADI and DANTE make it ideal for live recording, event capture, or as a backup for critical DAW sessions. Available with a single or dual/redundant power supply, the DA-6400 is an […]

TASCAM Premieres DA-6400 64-Track Recorder

Does Your Technology Matter?

In the last year, I have had the great fun of advising a number of tech startups, in both a formal and informal role. It’s been so energizing and refreshing to see these companies bringing such interesting new technologies to the live events marketplace. The blend of science and creativity is really what makes this […]

Does Your Technology Matter?

Clear-Com Debuts HelixNet 3.0

Clear-Com just launched HelixNet Version 3.0, a free software-only update to the HelixNet digital network partyline platform. The company says the new version unlocks the HelixNet system in response to the growing need for more communication channels to support live performances and live productions. With this new update, the HelixNet multiplies its basic channel count […]

Clear-Com Debuts HelixNet 3.0

InfoComm Releases 2015 Live Events Industry Insights Study

InfoComm International has released its 2015 Live Events Industry Insights Study. It is the first such report that InfoComm has produced specifically for the live-events market. This study of the global live-events industry, conducted by InfoComm and Acclaro Growth Partners, covers trends and dynamics from the perspective of pro-AV rental, staging and live-events service providers in the North American, European, […]

InfoComm Releases 2015 Live Events Industry Insights Study

Extron Ships XTP CP 4i 3G-SDI Board

The Extron XTP CP 4i 3G-SDI board provides four inputs for connection of 3G-SDI signals into any XTP II or XTP CrossPoint matrix switcher. Each input features automatic equalization to optimize signal quality over long cable runs, plus buffered loop-throughs with reclocking to support local monitors or additional distribution needs. Also, four analog stereo audio […]

Extron Ships XTP CP 4i 3G-SDI Board

Studio Technologies Introduces Portable Truck-End Unit for its Live-Link Mini Camera Interface System

Studio Technologies has introduced a new, portable truck-end unit for its Live-Link Mini Remote Camera Interface System. Broadcasters now have three options to interconnect with the system’s compact camera-end unit, including two rack-mount truck-end units and the new portable truck-end version. Each allows a system to be optimized to get the right “fit” for a […]

Studio Technologies Introduces Portable Truck-End Unit for its Live-Link Mini Camera Interface System

AKG Aims New Mic for Staging

Introducing a vocal microphone designed specifically for intensive stage use, AKG by HARMAN is announcing the new D5 C dynamic directional microphone. The D5 C provides the dependability and sonic quality required for all live sound environments. Thanks to its cardioid polar pattern, the D5 C is the most sensitive to sound coming from the […]

AKG Aims New Mic for Staging

Roland Debuts V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher

The Roland Pro A/V V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher is a hybrid 2 M/E switcher that combines the features of a production switcher with the power of a presentation switcher. Users can switch and control functions on the Roland V-1200HD using the dedicated V-1200HDR Control Surface or free downloadable Remote Control Software (RCS). Users can also […]

Roland Debuts V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher

AV Stumpfl Launches 4K Wings Engine

AV Stumpfl announced its next generation Wings Engine that allows an operator’s system can be distributed over multiple physical machines. This means that multiple operators to control specific elements of a show. New multi-timeline and multi-master design enables ‘hot backups’ to be saved for critical jobs. The new 64-bit architecture software core includes native support […]

AV Stumpfl Launches 4K Wings Engine

K-array’s Unique Owl Is Most Innovative Live-Events Speaker We’ve Seen in Years

K-array’s new Owl (aka KW8) is one of the first audio moving head speakers to market. It’s outfitted with an 8″ coaxial transducer and a newly built-in camera tool to allow users to accurately focus their directivity of sound. This feature bridges the gap between AV in a revolutionary concept. The Owl provides up to […]

K-array’s Unique Owl Is Most Innovative Live-Events Speaker We’ve Seen in Years

D.A.S. Expands Event Series

D.A.S. just launched the new Event M210A — a three-way stage monitor in a double 10” “dual-band” configuration. The dual-band configuration allows twin 10″ loudspeakers to work in tandem for maximum power at low frequencies. Above the low frequency range, the advanced digital signal processing allows the 10″ speakers to operate independently in specific frequency […]

D.A.S. Expands Event Series

Visual Productions Brings Cuety iPad Lighting Controller to ISE

At ISE, Visual Productions will be exhibiting their range of lighting control software for Mac, PC and Linux and solid-state hardware controllers including the CueCore and Cuety iPad lighting control system. According to Visual Productions, Cuety is a new generation lighting controller that turns an iPad into a lighting console. The Cuety LPU-1 controller is […]

Visual Productions Brings Cuety iPad Lighting Controller to ISE

Audio-Technica Introduces System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System

Audio-Technica just launched a new System 10 PRO rack-mountable Digital Wireless System, the latest addition to the growing range of A-T System 10 wireless solutions. Like all System 10 models, the System 10 PRO Rack-Mount operates in the 2.4 GHz range and the rack-mount chassis houses one or two receiver units that can be operated […]

Audio-Technica Introduces System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System

Midas Introduces New M32 Digital Console Series and a Stage Box

Midas’ new M32R and M32C are both digital consoles while the DL32 is a 32×16 stage box. Both the M32R and M32C are 40-input / 25-bus digital mixers with a host of connectivity options — and the M32R features the same Midas microphone pre-amplifiers and “1-million cycle” motorized faders as the PRO Series consoles. The […]

Midas Introduces New M32 Digital Console Series and a Stage Box

DENON Launches New Mixer Line

Denon Professional announced two new audio mixers today in the form of the 8-channel DN-408X and 12-channel DN-412X — both in a 2-bus portable tabletop format. Both mixers offer DyNamic Audio (DNA) mic preamps and built-in audio compression. Both the DN-408X and DN-412X include over 100 studio-grade effects and 9-band graphic EQ for enhancing a […]

DENON Launches New Mixer Line

DENON Demos New Flagship Loudspeaker Line

Denon Professional just launched what it’s calling the Delta Series professional loudspeakers. DENON says these speakers are custom-designed with purpose-built components, as well as studio-grade with extensive power to handle events and performing arts venues of any size. Each model features wireless control over internal digital signal processing (DSP), giving operators powerful sound-shaping capabilities in […]

DENON Demos New Flagship Loudspeaker Line

DiGiCo Releases SD App

DiGiCo has an iPhone/iPad App for its SD Range that allows users to take advantage of both Apple and DiGiCo’s touch screen technology. This application takes the existing feature set and presents it in a new way to take advantage of the extra screen. This allows engineers to implement very specific functions dedicated for FOH […]

DiGiCo Releases SD App

StudioLive AI Mixers to Add Cascading

PreSonus has announced a new digital mixing solution that provides up to 64-channels, multi-track recording, networked remote control for under $8,000 U.S. This solution will be available via an upcoming firmware upgrade for all StudioLive AI-series Active Integration digital mixers. Users will be able to start with 16, 24, or 32 channels, then cascade a […]

StudioLive AI Mixers to Add Cascading

PESA Introduces Smart32 Remote Control Panel for Live Production

PESA today announced the Smart32 remote control panel, which features 32 reprogrammable LCD buttons arranged in a 2×16 configuration. Designed for live production, it allows single keystroke switching for fast on-air selection. The latest addition to PESA’s line of remote control panels, the new Smart32 allows any switch to be configured for any source, destination, […]

PESA Introduces Smart32 Remote Control Panel for Live Production

Kramer Intros VP-794 Live Events Scaler, First Product Released as Part of Calibre UK Partnership

At ISE, Kramer will introduce the first model in its new professional and events range, the VP-794, which is the first product to come out of its recent partnership with Calibre UK. The VP-794 multi-input scaler is designed for scaling, scan conversation, professional edge-blend and warping of video content on to projection and LED video […]

Kramer Intros VP-794 Live Events Scaler, First Product Released as Part of Calibre UK Partnership

dB Technologies Intros Sigma Series Active Speaker Line

The new Sigma Series of loudspeakers from dB Technologies is a new portable audio system for live sound that the company says can be set up quickly and can be easily tweaked after rigging. The Sigma Series features new custom speaker components designed exclusively for the series by RCF, as well as the latest generation […]

dB Technologies Intros Sigma Series Active Speaker Line

MIDAS Unveils New Mixtender 2 App for iPad

MIDAS this week announced the availability of its new Mixtender 2 iPad App for the PRO Series and XL8 digital consoles. Providing remote access to virtually all key console functions with smooth and responsive system metering, Mixtender 2 offers support for multiple iPads, allowing FOH and monitor engineers to work collaboratively from any location in […]

MIDAS Unveils New Mixtender 2 App for iPad

Sony’s NXL-IP55 Takes the Cabling Out of Live Camera Events

Sony’s new NXL-IP55 utilizes IP technology to simplify the camera set-up and cabling of live productions. Now it’s possible to transmit essential broadcast signals from up to three different cameras via a single IP LAN with low latency. That means you save time and money by reducing the number of cables required compared to conventional […]

Sony’s NXL-IP55 Takes the Cabling Out of Live Camera Events

NanoLumens Aims Studio Pro Series at Broadcast and Live Events

NanoLumens today announced its Studio Pro Series LED displays for broadcast studio and live events applications. Launched last week at the Atlanta regional section of the Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) September meeting, Studio Pro gives users the flexibility of using a curved or flat LED screen. The company claims to have […]

NanoLumens Aims Studio Pro Series at Broadcast and Live Events

RSN Holds Third Annual Leadership Symposium, Focuses on Growth and Collaboration

At the third annual Rental and Staging Network (RSN) Leadership Symposium, at the Omni Houston Westside Hotel from July 23-26, members from 22 companies across the U.S. had the unique opportunity to network with the industry’s leading audio visual equipment and technology providers in a “laser” focused setting. Themed “Focused and Getting Things Done,” the […]

RSN Holds Third Annual Leadership Symposium, Focuses on Growth and Collaboration