Renkus-Heinz Promotes Senior Staff To Provide Additional Support and Collaboration Across North America

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Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of premium professional loudspeakers, have appointed Dudley McLaughlin to the position of National Sales Manager and Garrison Parkin to the position of Western Regional Sales Manager effective February 1st. The positions both cover the North American region.

The promotions serve as a continued commitment to service and support in the United States and Canadian markets. McLaughlin has been with Renkus-Heinz since he was hired as Western Regional Sales Manager in 2018. Parkin joined the company in 2019 as Southwestern Territory Sales Manager.

The Rapids Rise Again as Antix Digital Acquires Live Streaming and Compression Portfolio from Imagine Communications

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The technology behind one of the most respected brands that helped ignite today’s streaming media landscape is back as an independent, sharply-focused company again, as newly-formed Antix Digital Inc. has acquired the live streaming and compression solutions portfolio from Imagine Communications. Led by Tony Huang, the former head of product management for the same product family at Digital Rapids, the new company will accelerate future development of the solutions while taking over service and support for existing customers and systems.

The transaction encompasses software-based compression, processing and streaming solutions that enable leading media enterprises to efficiently and profitably engage audiences across delivery platforms ranging from mobile and OTT services to linear broadcast and cable channels. The foundation of the storied product line was developed by pioneering streaming solutions developer Digital Rapids, which Imagine Communications acquired in 2014. Imagine continued to evolve the portfolio with enhanced features and new products, but with streaming media delivery now deeply entrenched in today’s society far beyond commercial media and entertainment applications, it became clear that there are broader opportunities.

Pliant Technologies Expands its Range of Professional Intercom Offerings With New CrewCom CB2

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Adding to the success of its renowned CrewCom digital wireless intercom system, Pliant Technologies announces the CrewCom CB2 Professional Wireless Intercom system. The latest member of the CrewCom family, the new full-duplex, install-friendly and feature-packed CrewCom CB2 is an ideal solution for small to mid-level applications requiring a reliable, great sounding wireless intercom with excellent RF coverage and range.

Available in both 900MHz and 2.4GHz frequency options as well as 900MHz Oceania and 2.4GHz CE compliant models, the system includes the CrewCom CB2 basestation and up to six CRP-12 two-channel radio packs to create a powerful but economical wireless intercom system. This latest solution from Pliant provides customers with two intercom channels as well as interconnectivity to all industry standard two- and four-wire intercom systems.

Studio Technologies Releases macOS™ Version of STcontroller

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Studio Technologies, manufacturer of high-quality audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, has released a macOS™-compatible version of its popular STcontroller software application. First offered to support the Windows® operating system, Mac® users can now directly benefit from STcontroller’s support of many Studio Technologies’ Dante-compatible products. STcontroller allows personal computer users to access a product’s operating configuration, displaying existing settings and allowing rapid changes, as desired. Both the macOS and Windows versions of STcontroller are available for download, free of charge, from the Studio Technologies website.

Installing either version of STcontroller is fast and simple, and the program requires a minimal amount of a personal computer’s resources. The new version is a “native” Mac application and is compatible with macOS X Sierra 10.12 and later. Upon starting STcontroller, the application scans an associated local area network (LAN) and automatically identifies compatible Studio Technologies’ Dante devices. Users can then easily confirm and revise selected parameters. Some devices will have just two or three configurable choices, while others can have dozens. In all cases, users are presented with a concise GUI interface. STcontroller is ideal for time-sensitive on-air sports and entertainment applications where “on the fly” changes are sometimes required.

LynTec Launches Innovative Narrow Profile Panelboards

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LynTec, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems, today announced the launch of its new Narrow Profile Panelboards. The 9-inch-wide, column-width panels can hold up to 42 controllable circuit breakers. They are the only power solution of its kind to maximize space efficiency while providing comprehensive power control to audio, video, and lighting installations.

“Today’s AVL applications really demand a lot of flexibility when it comes to power control,” said Mark Bishop, President of LynTec. “Utility space is always at a premium in performance spaces. Designers are always looking for innovative solutions to maximize available space or to find new uses for dead space that wasn’t previously usable. The Narrow Profile Panelboard is less than half the width of a standard panel and can support either 30 or 42 circuits. It’s so thin it can be mounted in a structural support column on the rigging.”

JBL Professional and AKG Win Big at 2021 TEC Awards at The NAMM Show

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HARMAN Professional Solutions today announced that JBL Professional and AKG products earned top honors at the 36th NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards.

The annual TEC Awards honored best-in-class products in the professional audio community, and were presented at The NAMM Show 2021’s Believe in Music Week, held the week of January 18, 2021. JBL Professional and AKG earned the following awards