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Lumens Announces New VC-A71P 4K IP PTZ Camera

Lumens® Digital Optics Inc.’s, new VC-A71P 4K IP UHD camera has just been released. The camera is packed with high-end features, making it the ideal choice for use in multiple applications such as live streaming, broadcasting, events staging, house of worship, and lecture recording.

Thanks to the professional 1/1.8 type progressive scan CMOS sensor with 8-megapixel output resolution, the VC-A71P delivers an ultra-clear and vivid live image effortlessly. Quick movement and near-silent PTZ operation with 30x optical zoom capability in 4K accommodates wide-angle scenes and tightly framed close-ups.

The VC-A71P can empower users to build more agile, flexible and affordable systems that provide live productions with more freedom with multiple interfaces, Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, and 12G-SDI outputs. Additionally, there is a broad range of video interfacing and remote control possibilities - plus support for PoE++ for smooth integration into any broadcast, or AV environment.

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AJA Introduces New 12G-SDI Mini-Converters

AJA Video Systems has expanded its powerful, portable family of 12G-SDI Mini-Converters, including new models that extend Fiber connectivity to simplify the transfer of 12G-SDI over long distances (up to 10 km) via a single optical cable with lockable ST connectors. FiDO-T-12G-ST and FiDO-R-12G-ST enable single channel conversion between 12G-SDI and ST Fiber; the HA5-12G-T-ST and Hi5-12G-R-ST support conversion between HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI and ST Fiber; and the 12G-AMA facilitates 12G-SDI analog audio embedding/disembedding, with a range of model variations available for transmitting and receiving signals over 12G-SDI BNC, LC Fiber or ST Fiber. 

“Our new 12G-SDI Mini-Converters offer advanced flexibility for a range of live production and ProAV workflows, extending Fiber connectivity options and featuring single-cable transport to further streamline production chains,” said Nick Rashby, President, AJA Video Systems. “As we continue to expand our portfolio of Mini-Converters, we’re committed to providing our customers with the latest 12G-SDI solutions for simpler cabling and increased bandwidth, especially as the production of higher raster, deep color content continues to grow.” 

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Optoma and Navitar Introduce Ultra Long Throw, Fisheye Lenses for 4K UHD ProScene ProAV Projectors

Optoma, the world’s leader in 4K UHD projection technology*, and Navitar, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of high quality projection solutions, partner to offer two lenses, an interchangeable ultra long throw and a fisheye lens for dome projection, compatible with Optoma’s ZK1050 and ZK750 4K UHD high lumen ProScene projector models.

Featuring 10,000 and 7,500 lumens of brightness, respectively, and an impressive 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, Optoma’s ProScene ZK1050 and ZK750 interchangeable lens projectors feature MultiColor Laser (MCL) technology and HDR10 for wide color gamut support to project incredible detail and color. These high-performance projectors are also equipped with a variety of key installation features, including built-in edge blending and warping, making them ideal for large venues, auditoriums, museums, houses of worship and digital signage.

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CONVENIENT IN-HAND MICROPHONE ON/OFF CONTROL

Do you wish you had on/off audio control on your favorite mic? Need to kill audio quickly without running to the soundboard or calling for the sound guy? Add an on/off button to any mic or line signal XLR input with the new Sescom SES-IL-LPTT microphone switch. This passive XLR connector switch needs no power supply and easily plugs directly into the end of your microphone without adding more cables and weight. The output end plugs directly into your mic cable.

The lightweight switch features a readily identifiable red button that, when pressed, turns on communication and allows signal to pass, and, when pressed again, mutes the signal entirely. The button securely latches after each press to ensure reliable operation during live performances.

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Now Shipping: ADJ’s IP65-rated High Output LED Wash Moving Head

The latest addition to ADJ’s popular Hydro Series of weatherproof moving head luminaires, the Hydro Wash X19, is a powerful and versatile wash fixture designed for touring, rental and event production applications. Combining impressive brightness with an expansive feature set, this rugged workhorse is ready to shine in even the most challenging of conditions.

19 Osram 40W RGBW 4-in-1 LEDs fill the face of the Hydro Wash X19, making for an impressive total of 760W. The LEDs offer smooth color mixing, allowing for the creation of a wide variety of different hues, and are arranged in three concentric circles. Each LED is individually controllable, allowing for the creation of pixel-mapped effects, with support available for both the KlingNet and Artnet control protocols as well as standard DMX-512.

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tvONE Releases Updates to the CORIOmaster® App & Crestron Control®Module

tvONE, a leading designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge video and multimedia processing equipment, announces updates to the CORIOmaster app, a simple yet powerful control tool for CORIOmaster, CORIOmaster mini, and CORIOmaster micro video processing systems. In addition, upgrades have been made to the Crestron Control module.

The CORIOmaster app is a free and secure application for smartphones and tablets that extends the control of CORIOmaster video walls onto mobile platforms. Users can execute all simple control functions with ease through the CORIOmaster app, including viewing all canvases, viewing ‘source to window’ assignments, activating presets, switching inputs, and assigning fresh sources to windows. More sophisticated control is possible by sending single or command chains using API commands set.

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Lawo’s Mix Kitchen Facilitates Live Remote Mixing

Lawo, German innovator and manufacturer of pioneering IP-based broadcast technology, proudly announces that its mc²-series audio production consoles as well as its surface-less operations including mc² Micro Core can be controlled from any place in the world with a decent internet connection—even using a smartphone as a 4G personal hotspot. In a spectacular demonstration for its Lawo Lounge series of weekly webinars, Lawo’s Audio Production team showcased the ease and flexibility with which sound engineers can control a broadcaster’s Lawo audio production environment from just about anywhere.

Inspired by Lawo’s desire to assist audio engineers during the testing lockdown situation, Lawo’s Mix Kitchen is a long-term solution for any scenario where physical access to the broadcast center is cumbersome or simply impossible due to changed travel arrangements, traffic conditions, etc. The most important ingredient of the proposed setup is remote fader control using a Mackie® HUI-compatible fader panel. Lawo’s Mix Kitchen only requires slight configuration adaptions (using supplied templates) to enable the Nova73 console core on the broadcaster’s premises to be remote controlled.

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Biamp’s Parlé X-Series Microphones Win Red Dot Award for Outstanding Design Quality

Biamp, a leading supplier of professional audiovisual solutions, today announced it has won the prestigious Red Dot Award for the Parlé X-Series TCM-X and TTM-X Beamtracking microphones. The Red Dot Design Award is the world's most renowned design competition. In 2020, designers and companies from 60 countries entered more than 6,500 products into the competition.

"The international Red Dot Award jury meticulously tested all the entries, assessing a wide range of characteristics including aesthetics, materials, level of craftsmanship, surface structure, ergonomics, and functionality," said Joe Andrulis, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Biamp. "Winning a Red Dot award for our Parlé X-Series microphones is an amazing testament to Biamp's product, manufacturing, and engineering teams. This award validates Biamp's focus on relentless innovation and our mission to deliver superior audiovisual experiences to customers around the world."

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Riedel Launches DisTag Distance Monitor for Maintaining Social Distance

Riedel Communications today introduced DisTag, an all-new distance monitoring device. Worn around the neck or carried in a pocket, DisTag is a reliable and precise instrument that immediately alerts its wearer via haptic, visual, and acoustic signals whenever the mandatory minimum distance to other people is about to be breached.

"After weeks of quarantines and other limitations due to the coronavirus pandemic, our society is gradually returning to normal — but it's a new type of normal. Slowing the spread of the virus is still a number one priority as key industries, organizations, and institutions start to reopen and people begin returning to work," said Thomas Riedel, Founder and CEO, Riedel Communications. "In recent months, we've learned as a community to adapt to new behavior patterns and situations, and a fundamental aspect is for employees, visitors, and customers to maintain a safe distance between each other. That's where the new DisTag device comes into play."

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ETC Announces ColorSource Spot jr

ColorSource Spot jr is the newest addition to the ColorSource family of affordable ETC fixtures. At only 12 lb (5.5 kg) ColorSource Spot jr is nearly half the weight of a full-sized ColorSource Spot fixture. And it’s not only half the size, it’s also about half the price.

Like the other ColorSource fixtures, Spot jr offers stunning colors and precise dimming at an irresistible price. Spot jr is available in two array options - Original for subtle pastels and beautiful white light to enhance skin tones, and Deep Blue for more saturated, dramatic colors. Like all ColorSource fixtures, Spot jr includes ETC’s color integrity technologies so you can be sure the colors you set in rehearsal are the same colors you see during the show. This includes thermal droop compensation, third-party lifetime testing, and comprehensive factory color calibration.

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