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27 June 2024

Europe - The Claypaky HY B-Eye K15 Aqua represents a significant upgrade from the latest HY B-Eye K15 in Claypaky's Shield Family of weather-resistant lighting solutions. These IP66-certified fixtures are designed to be high-performance, ultra-durable, and long-lasting. Also, they are dustproof, ensuring reduced maintenance costs and hassle-free operation.

The Claypaky HY B-Eye K15 Aqua original optical unit improves uniformity and light output efficiency. The rotating front lens and the individual LED control unleash a mesmerizing world of kaleidoscopic projections and captivating eye-candy effects, making it an all-in-one lighting solution: a powerful LED wash, a flawless beam, and a jaw-dropping visual effects projector – all in a single fixture.

The patent pending Advanced Layer Management system is an innovation that seamlessly blends three di

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25 June 2024

UK - PLASA Show, the UK’s international event for live entertainment technology, will take up residence under the roof of Olympia London once again from 1-3 September 2024.

Free registration is now open, providing 5,000+ visitors unlimited access to 200+ global brands, a packed educational programme, and endless opportunities to get up close and hands on with the latest generation of professional products.

Featuring a who’s-who of the live sector, the vibrant show floor is 10% bigger than last year, with exhibitors still signing up for stands. PLASA Show welcomes back Robe as headline sponsor, along with an impressive raft of manufacturers, distributors, and service providers. 

Lighting professionals can meet all the big names, including Beamz, Chauvet Professional, Claypaky, ETC, GLP, Goboplus, Highlite International, Prolight, Lumos Li

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25 June 2024

UK - Wharfedale Pro has announced the release of a significant update to its popular MP Series amplifier range. Designed for the most extreme operating environments, the updated MKII models build on the hard-working reputation of this reliable, high-performance product series.  

“Our MP Series analogue amps have been used and abused by customers around the world for decades,” explains Peter Peck, marketing manager at Wharfedale Pro. “Often found in the most extreme working environments, MP series have earned their reputation as a real ‘tank’ of amplification, but updated component and technological advances now allow us to make some practical improvements.”

By optimising component selection and refining the chassis design, the updated MP amplifiers now deliver increased power output and have improved damping factors to control loudspeak

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21 June 2024

USA - LEA Professional has announced the launch of the Connect Series Touch wall controller which joins the company’s extensive technology catalogue.

The Connect Series Touch is a wall-mounted touch-enabled control panel designed for simple and intuitive control of LEA Connect Series amplifiers. The controller is PoE-powered for easy installation and can be used for individual zone or group control. Primary features include source selection, volume adjustment, and the ability to mute - all by zone or group. The controller features a colour touchscreen with a rotary knob and is available in black and white versions. Additionally, the Connect Series Touch is fully configurable, for any group or zone configuration up to 100 amplifiers, providing ultimate control from one device.

The wall controller enhances LEA Professional’s Network Connect series

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19 June 2024

France - Audio specialist and equipment manufacturer Digigram has announced the release of a new sound card, ALP-AES67, as part of its ALP-X range. Available through Digigram’s extensive network of distributors, ALP-AES67 is the latest addition to the continuously expanding ALP-X series launched in 2022. ALP-AES67 reaches further with Ravenna and SMPTE ST-2110 compliance.

While the ALP-X range already covers a large range of audio protocols, ALP-AES67 takes Digigram a step further into the broadcast, live sound and events applications, where critical audio is at stake.

Featuring the signature characteristics of the ALP-X range, ALP-AES67 was developed using Digigram’s sturdy hardware platform for unmatched reliability. ALP-AES67 also brings versatility to professional audio users thanks to its low-profile form factor coupled with a fanless design

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19 June 2024

Europe - Following the launch of the multi-channel V Series amplifiers for commercial installations, Dynacord has introduced the U Series a budget-friendly lineup of ultra-compact, single-channel mixer amplifiers and power amplifiers.

These are designed for installers and consultants specifying background music and paging applications that do not require life safety compliance, complex networking or higher SPL levels, making them an ideal alternative to Dynacord’s other commercial amplifier lines that are typically the best choice for mid-sized to large projects.

The U Series delivers professional, high-quality amplification for single zones in high-impedance installations in smaller commercial spaces such as cafes, shops and offices.

The series consists of six models offering a variety of power options to ensure optimal performance across

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18 June 2024

USA/Europe - Elation has merged ‘explosive strobe power with design creativity’ in the new Pulse series and has announced that two versatile effects in the line - the Pulse Panel and Pulse Panel FX - are now shipping.

Both fixtures incorporate zone-controllable RGB and cool-white LEDs, 1152 1.5W RGB LEDs establishing the foundation with 288 5W cool-white LEDs at its centre, and 96 1.5W RGB LEDs at its core. Some 144 5W cool-white LEDs line the perimeter. When combined, output is over 100,000 total lumens. 

“We saw what existed in the market with the standard tilting strobe and knew we wanted to create a more visually dynamic effect with higher impact,” comments Bob Mentele, associate product manager at Elation. “We added the CW LEDs on the outer edges to offer more output and visual impact and then capped those with a custom linear prismat

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17 June 2024

USA - Astera’s new LunaBulb debuted at Cine Gear LA Expo 2024, held at the Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California last week.

LunaBulb is suitable for cinematographers – for on-camera practicals or to highlight faces with perfect skin tones – and is also handy for events, offering designers, organizers, and décor specialists a myriad of creative possibilities.

The IP44 rated LunaBulb looks like and can emulate the effect of a traditional incandescent light bulb but works like a professional luminaire. The IP44 rating means LunaBulbs can be used outside, even in wet conditions, if the socket they are screwed into is also IP44 rated, making them perfect for statement lighting – such as festoons – or anywhere where lighting might be used to shape moods and atmosphere.

Drawing just 3.5 watts, the LED-based LunaBulb is available with

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17 June 2024

USA - ADK Microphones has announced its collaboration with microphone designer David Bock, who has received multiple TEC nominations in his 30 plus year career. He is the design genius behind David Bock Audio and Soundelux Microphones.

David’s history with ADK goes back to the very early days of ADK Custom Shop tube mics that he assisted with over 15 years ago.

David has now redesigned the latest flagship Z²-Mod, the Z²(Squared series) of six tube mics that - rather than clones of classic mics, takes the vintage tone-profile and re-imagines it with exponentially better specifications, and re-purposed for the modern recording studio, says ADK.

Manufactured in the USA, and customised for each client, the Z-Mods come in six historical reference tone-profiles - Z²-12, Z²-47, Z²-49, Z²-67, Z²-251 and Z²-800 and come with a heavy-duty con

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17 June 2024

Europe - Neutrik has introduced the NA-2 DLINE series of tough, ultra-compact line I/O to Dante/ Dante to line I/O interface boxes.

Shown at this year’s Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, the new end-of-network devices provide breakout solutions for analogue and Dante signal paths in-the-field; designed and specified for all manner of live sound and media production applications.

With a miniature form factor and rubber encased metal housing, the new NA-2 DLINE series devices are extremely robust, able to withstand the more extreme demands of a wide range of live performance and media production and acquisition environments.

Rugged construction and rigorous adherence to standards extends to RoHS / REACH compliance, including high levels of flame retardancy and enhanced ESD protection, enable the use of these interface modules in harsh climatic a

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14 June 2024

UK - The highly regarded PLASA Awards for Innovation are now open for entries, ready to celebrate the best new products across pro lighting, AV, audio, staging and rigging.

Organised in association with LSi, PLASA’s market-leading magazine, the awards celebrate innovative products from across the live entertainment technology industry that demonstrate a new style of thinking, improve technical practice or safety, introduce new materials or techniques, or offer a new commercial advantage.

Each successfully entered product will be judged by an independent panel of industry experts who have the authority to present up to eight awards of equal standing, one of which can be upgraded to a Gold Award for an outstanding new product. Last year, Brompton Technology scooped Gold for their Tessera G1, with Coda Audio, Funktion-One, Robe Lighting, Aste

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14 June 2024

USA - Void Acoustics has announced the launch of several new products. Attendees at InfoComm will be the first to experience new additions to the Venu V2 series, the Cyclone 208i subwoofer, and the KROME surface finish on stand C9507 and demo room N120.

The KROME finish delivers a visually striking range of products suitable for high-end venues and comes in a range of colours, including black, gold and silver. This includes top-of-the-range systems such as the Incubus, Air and Nexus series.

Void is also introducing three new Venu V2 series products at InfoComm, expanding its popular line. V2 additions include Venu 118 V2 – an 18” low distortion subwoofer with a compact form; Venu 218 V2 – a double 18" low distortion high output subwoofer and Venu 14 V2 – a compact 13.5" coaxial speaker with controlled dispersion and enhanced sonic properties.

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14 June 2024

USA - Attendees can explore the capabilities of CAST Group’s BlackTrax at two manufacturer stands: Fulcrum Acoustic and d&b audiotechnik.

Fulcrum Acoustic will showcase their immersive audio solutions by integrating BlackTrax's real-time tracking with their Fulcrum One software. Fulcrum One is a complete software environment for designing and modelling sound reinforcement systems, immersive audio installations, and room acoustics. Its user-friendly interface also allows for the tuning, optimization, deployment, and control of conventional and immersive audio systems in one application. This integration will demonstrate the seamless synergy between advanced tracking technology and sophisticated audio design, offering attendees a glimpse into the future of immersive sound experiences.

Meanwhile, d&b audiotechnik will highlight the integration

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13 June 2024

Europe - Following the first collaboration with RME, the Digiface Ravenna, DirectOut has added the USB.IO, a USB audio interface module to their Maven and Prodigy platforms. Based on the USB 3.0 core by RME and using their low latency technology, the USB.IO benefits from high performance Windows and Mac drivers.

The collaboration introduces a new USB-C version of the interface that provides an impressive 128 channels I/O at standard sample rates (1FS), while the entire range from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz is supported. This development eases the integration of DirectOut’s converters and multifunction processors into computer-based production systems, on tour and in the studio.

A feature that comes with RME’s drivers is the inclusion of RME's TotalMix FX software. TotalMix FX offers an extensive range of mixing and routing options. From up to 128 separa

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12 June 2024

USA - Audinate Group has announced Dante Ready licensing for their Dante AV-A and Dante AV-H networked video solutions. Dante Ready is a licensing programme that allows original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products to ship with Dante installed but not activated, enabling the end customer to add channels of Dante audio and video to supported products in the field.

“With Dante Ready licensing, our OEM video partners can now extend the reach of Dante AV across a wider range of product SKUs without incurring additional licensing costs,” explains Wim Roose, senior product manager at Audinate. “Moreover, Dante Ready brings Dante audio and video channels to cameras, encoders, and decoders already shipping and installed in the field with a firmware update.”

Dante Ready provides a flexible way to enable and expand the connectivity and interoperabilit

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12 June 2024

USA - 64 Audio has announced the launch of the Aspire 4 universal in-ear monitor, designed for musicians and live music professionals.

“Aspire 4 is a four-driver performance monitoring tool with the same sonic characteristics and technology worn by the world’s greatest performers using 64 Audio custom in-ear monitors,” says Vitaliy Belonozhko, 64 Audio founder and chief executive officer. “Whether you're just getting into monitoring with in-ears, not ready for customs, need a backup set, or simply prefer generic fitting products, Aspire 4 offers best-in-class sound and ergonomics.

“With live music at the forefront of 64 Audio’s tuning criteria, do we make a highly accurate unforgiving studio monitor or a contoured device that helps musicians hear themselves more effectively?

“As with many of our monitoring tools, the answer is s

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11 June 2024

Europe - Ayrton has launched Nando 502 Wash, the latest in Ayrton’s Multi Sources IP65 6 Series and a brilliant evolution of the successful NandoBeam range.

Nando 502 Wash is a compact IP65 luminaire, specially designed for mixed use stage lighting, both indoors and outdoors, and even in salty environments.

In the wash light category there are some luminaires that will make the audience feel pure emotion, and the new Nando 502 Wash delivers a wash effect with finesse.

Suited to stage lighting, this new LED source offers the advantage of better integration into the colour space and facilitates colour reproduction. Nando 502 Wash is fitted with 12 high-performance 40W LED sources with RGB-L additive colour synthesis and a proprietary optical system made up of a unique 210mm cluster in PMMA. This works in combination with 12 glass light-guides

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11 June 2024

USA - Linea Research will showcase selected models from its full spectrum of amplification products at this year’s InfoComm

Featured on stand C9241, the C Series and M Series - for live performance and installation requirements respectively - take centre stage. Linea’s C Series and M Series are each available as four or eight channel models and develop between 1,500 Watts and 5,000 Watts per channel (up to 10,000 Watts for a bridged pair) - of sustained power from each channel.

Linea Research’s other product ranges, including XiB4, ASC48 and System Engineer System Control Software, will also be presented on stand.

Following the recent news announcing Jeff Miranda as US sales manager for both Linea Research and Optimal Audio, Jeff will join sales and marketing manager in Las Vegas.

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10 June 2024

USA – DirectOut has announced two additions to its growing family of audio solutions at InfoComm in Las Vegas this week.

Building on the flexible Prodigy series, Maven offers DirectOut’s powerful DSP engine in a compact 1RU platform, expanding the integration possibilities for sound engineers, system designers and AV professionals, whether in a fixed location, or on the move.

Maven delivers the same power as the Prodigy series and is fully compatible with the PRODIGY.MP, increasing flexibility while maintaining maximum reliability. Maven supports a variety of audio network formats including Dante, AVB/MILAN, Ravenna/AES67 and SoundGrid.

“With Maven, we can now offer the unlimited DSP feature-set, uncompromised reliability, and flexibility initially introduced by PRODIGY.MP on a smaller footprint of just 1RU,” says Jan Ehrlich CEO of D

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10 June 2024

USA - At InfoComm, Meyer Sound will unveil Ultra‑X80, a versatile point source loudspeaker that draws on both the acoustic lineage of the Ultra family, and technology innovations behind the Panther large-format linear line array loudspeaker to provide ‘unprecedented precision, power, and clarity in a compact, simple-to-deploy package’.

The Ultra-X80’s focus on frequency response, phase coherence, and fidelity enables it to pair with products in the Meyer Sound ecosystem, for seamless sound at any scale.

“With Ultra-X80, we are providing extraordinary power-to-size performance along with the kind of flexibility and simplicity of deployment that make a point source loudspeaker so versatile,” says Andy Davies, Meyer Sound’s director of product & services.

“With our Ultra family, we’ve proven where we can take our acoustic i

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10 June 2024

USA - The Obsidian Control Systems team heads to InfoComm with additions to its popular and award-winning Netron data distribution range, featuring a comprehensive line tailored for system integrators and fixed installations, plus ‘the world's first IP66-rated data distribution devices for live entertainment’.

Obsidian is showing a comprehensive line of Netron products in smart form factors optimised for system integrators and fixed installations. The entire range consists of 12 new ETL-approved devices to complete any project.

In stock and shipping is Netron’s first 8-Port 100W POE-managed network switch, the NS8. The NS8 features 10Gbps total switching capacity and VLAN (six groups, trunk, colour coded) LED colour feedback accessible with CLU software.

Also on display will be the EN12i, a 12-Universe EtherDMX node featuring field-inte

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07 June 2024

USA - DPA Microphones will present its latest microphone solutions throughout InfoComm 2024 (Booth C9971), including the new 2017 Compact Shotgun Microphone and AIR1 Universal Miniature Fur Windscreen. The company will also showcase its installation microphones, such as the 4098 CORE Supercardioid Gooseneck Microphone and accompanying TSM4001 Table Shock Mount and DM6000 Microphone base.

DPA has prioritised versatility with the 2017 Compact Shotgun Microphone, creating an easy to set-up mic for indoor or outdoor environments. The 2017 is an all-purpose shotgun solution that offers flexibility and the ability to withstand difficult environments or extreme weather in an array of applications.

Intended for quick mounting on most round, omnidirectional headset or lavalier microphones between 0.1-0.23 inches (2.5-5.8mm), the AIR1 Universal Miniature Fur W

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07 June 2024

USA - Cadac Consoles has announced that its new CM-Series integrated mix system will make its US debut at InfoComm 2024. The heritage UK console designer will be located on booth C9957 alongside its affiliate UK pro audio Studiomaster brand in the Las Vegas Convention Centre.

Cadac Consoles’ demonstration will be centred on two of its new CM-J50 mixing consoles featuring the latest version of the CM-J intuitive software, with latest additional features including Monitor Mode, Console Mirroring and Console Sidecar. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the compact, lightweight, high I/O capacity CM-SR remote audio stage racks that further expand the CM system’s capabilities and operational flexibility.

The US launch, a significant milestone for the rebranded Cadac Consoles, is being staged in collaboration with newly appointed US dis

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07 June 2024

USA - The Void Acoustics team returns to InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas next week, where the company’s sound systems can be seen at booth C9507 in the Central Hall. Matt Young, Void’s sales manager for North America, supported by the company’s leadership team, will be on hand.

Based in Denver, Matt joined Void Acoustics last year and has spent the past twelve months spearheading its expansion across North America.

With 26 years of experience in the pro audio industry across the premium home audio, commercial and luxury residential sectors, Matt earned his stripes working for household names like Yamaha, Sonos and Bose.

Reflecting on his time at Void Acoustics, Matt said: “Void isn’t your standard speaker brand – every product is an art piece that people want to see, hear and talk about. The fact that Void combines the latest technolog