2019 was the year of the message if audiovisual (AV) ads aimed at churches were the litmus test. In our annual roundup of advertising dos and don’ts targeting the house of worship (HOW) market, no single persona-specific word was used more frequently than “message” as the key driver for capturing the attention of church AV buyers or, […]

Harro Heinz, the co-founder of Renkus-Heinz, celebrated a significant milestone on the weekend: his 90th birthday — an event that sits synchronously within the 40th year of the company that bears his name. Heinz founded the cutting-edge speaker company with Algis Renkus in 1979. A few years later, Heinz bought his partner out of the […]

Marking their 40th anniversary, Renkus-Heinz will debut several of this year’s hottest new products at the InfoComm show as temperatures reach into the 90s in sunny Orlando. Led by new company president Matthew Czyzewski and Chief Technology Officer Ralph Heinz, the legendary loudspeaker manufacturer will exhibit at Booth 6643, with product demonstrations in Demo Room […]

Renkus-Heinz has significantly expanded its family of acclaimed ICONYX-series digitally steerable column arrays, introducing the new IC8-HD, IC Live X, and IC Live XL. The IC Live X and IC Live XL deliver even higher SPL than the current ICLive’s, while the IC8-HD is Renkus-Heinz’ highest-definition array ever. As with other ICONYX-series arrays, the new models deliver digital beam-steering […]

Renkus-Heinz will introduce their next generation of amplification at InfoComm. Renkus-Heinz SA Series amplifiers include the new C and T Series point source loudspeakers with full networking capabilities, RHAON II control and monitoring, and connection via a choice of Analog, AES/EBU or Dante single or redundant network input. Renkus-Heinz SA Series amplifiers will be available in three models. The SA-625 amplifier outputs 500W + […]

Renkus-Heinz just introduced the new T Series of professional loudspeakers for installed and live sound applications. The next generation of the company’s TRX Series, the T Series is designed for installed sound applications, including houses of worship, performing arts centers, transportation hubs, museums and other public spaces. The all-new T Series incorporates redesigned HF and […]

Renkus-Heinz introduced the new C Series of professional loudspeakers for installed sound applications today. The C Series is designed for permanent installed applications and are being promoted as a “cost-effective” solution for theaters and performing arts spaces, houses of worship, multi-use venues, public spaces and any project where quality sound, high performance and superior pattern […]

Renkus-Heinz has announced the immediate availability of new Dante-enabled versions of ICONYX Gen5 and IC Live for Fixed Installation. Iconyx IC Series and IC Live ICL-F Series models are now available in -RD versions, offering Dual Redundant Dante connectivity with audio transport and configurable sample rates up to 96kHz. Concurrently, Renkus-Heinz has announced the release […]

Renkus-Heinz will be in booth C10916 for a look at the newest generation of digital beam steering. Iconyx Gen5 and IC Live Gen5 (fixed install) models are now available with Dante connectivity. Iconyx Gen5 incorporates UniBeam Technology for dramatically more uniform coverage, increased output, and faster setup, as well as new configurations for easier and […]

Renkus-Heinz has teamed with Autodesk to create new avenues for consultants and systems integrators to specify Renkus-Heinz products using Autodesk Revit software. Designers using Revit software will now quickly and easily access files for Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Gen5 and VARIAi loudspeakers using Autodesk Seek, a web service that enables designers to quickly discover, preview and download […]

This year at ISE, Renkus-Heinz (Hall 7, Stand X185) will show its entire line of the company’s Iconyx series, including new Dante-enabled versions of Iconyx and IC Live, as well as IC2 and the new VARIAi modular point source array system. The new RHAON II (Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network) will also be on demo, with […]

Renkus-Heinz has announced the release of an important update to its RHAON II software. Version 2.0.1 of RHAON II (Renkus-Heinz Audio Operations Network) expands control to all current Renkus-Heinz products, including all Iconyx Gen5 systems, IC Live, IC2, VARIAi modular point source arrays and CF Series loudspeakers. It’s a free download and if you’re using […]

Renkus-Heinz announced a new version of their Iconyx Gen5 Series integrating Dante, the media networking technology from Audinate. All Gen5 Series models including Iconyx and IC Live (ICL-F-RN) will be available with Dante control. The Brooklyn-based Dante implementation features dual RJ45 connections for fully redundant operation, and a single cable carries both Dante and RHAON […]

Renkus-Heinz has released RHAON II for Iconyx Gen5. With what the company is marketing as a new and intuitive, device-centric UI, streamlined workflow and more than 200 percent faster operation, Renkus-Heinz says that RHAON II makes faster and more intuitive setup. The release from Renkus-Heinz says that the RHAON II System Manager has been completely […]

Anniston, AL – July 2013…. Parker Memorial Baptist is one of the area’s most storied churches, with a history dating back to shortly after the Civil War. The landmark 19th century building and its 300-seat sanctuary have been lovingly preserved over the years, with its ornate columns and woodworking detail meticulously maintained. As with many older […]

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – July 2013… If ever there was a work of architecture that called for performance technology worthy of its sleek and lustrous lines, then the curvaceous, otherworldly Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, must surely be it. An architectural icon in this oil-rich city, its world-leading architect requested an invisible sound […]

Renkus-Heinz and Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG Technologies GmbH) have announced the restructuring of their long-standing strategic relationship, with AFMG stepping into a more prominent role. AFMG will provide direct sales, technical support and training worldwide for its acoustical measurement and simulation software products including EASE, EASERA and SysTune. Renkus-Heinz will continue to offer support […]

At InfoComm, Renkus-Heinz announced its distribution of the Aubion x.8, the new 8-channel A/D-D/A converter from Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG). The Aubion x.8 is specifically designed to complement AFMG’s EASERA and SysTune, an audio measurement and system tuning software tools for professional sound engineers. The company says the Aubion x.8 is the first 8-input/2-output […]

At InfoComm earlier this month, Renkus-Heinz launched what they care calling the IC2 (IC Squared), the first ever crossover array. The IC2 is a digitally steerable line array that combines the power and focus of point source loudspeaker technology with the control and flexibility of a digitally steered array. According to Renkus-Heinz , the IC2’s […]