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Roland Announces JD-800 Software Synthesizer
Roland announces the JD-800 Software Synthesizer, the latest addition to the Legendary series of software-based Roland instruments available through Roland Cloud. In early 2021—30 years after the debut of the original JD-800 hardware synth—Roland introduced the JD-800 Model Expansion for the ZENOLOGY software synthesizer and select ZEN-CORE hardware instruments. Now, the anniversary celebration continues with the release of this iconic digital instrument as a dedicated DAW plug-in. The JD-800 Software Synthesizer delivers a virtual recreation of the original’s unique sound and inviting control-laden interface, along with a host of new features and enhancements for today’s music producers.
In the early 1990s, preset-driven digital synths with limited hands-on controls dominated the landscape. The JD-800 changed all that in 1991, bringing the synthesizer world back to its roots with a massive control-filled panel and an unapologetically electronic sound palette. An instant hit among the world’s top keyboard players, this innovative instrument found its way onto classic albums and numerous film and television scores, and it remains highly sought after to this day.
Vaddio Introduces an Ultra-Wide-Angle Intelligent Camera for Videoconferencing
Building on the success of the IntelliSHOT Camera, Vaddio recently launched its ConferenceSHOT ePTZ Camera engineered for the future of small and portable collaboration spaces.
“The new ConferenceSHOT ePTZ camera solves our customers’ dilemma that they can’t find wide-angle cameras that provide professional image quality or offer the remote management features their customers want,” said Paul Cords, Director of Product Management at Vaddio, a brand of Legrand | AV.
MSolutions Brings Industry-First HDMI 8K and HDBaseT Spec 3.0 Test Innovations to InfoComm
MSolutions, a leading supplier of test devices and signal extenders for commercial and residential AV environments, returns to the tradeshow circuit next week with three big innovations – including two industry firsts – at InfoComm 2021. The company’s test solutions and applications will be the exclusive focus at InfoComm, with an emphasis on compliance and quality testing for the AV industry’s next-generation formats and specifications.
Exhibiting at the Murideo (2909) and HDBaseT Alliance booths (2824), MSolutions will demonstrate its ultra-high-speed test innovations for HDMI and HDBaseT infrastructure, including 8K 48Gpbs qualification for HDMI cables and HDBaseT Spec 3.0 compatibility. Using MSolutions HCT (HDMI Cable Tester) module, technicians can run full compatibility and sweep tests with near immediate results, and verify if the connected HDMI cables can support ultra-high-speed transfer.
Audio-Technica Debuts BP28 and BP28L Line + Gradient Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is launching its new BP28 14-inch (355.6 mm) and BP28L 22.4-inch (569 mm) Line + Gradient Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones. These microphones combine a large-diaphragm condenser element with a 28 mm diameter shotgun design for exceptional low-noise performance. With extremely tight polar patterns and a patented acoustic port design that maintains directionality across the entire frequency range, these shotgun microphones are specially designed to meet the needs of broadcast, film, television, outdoor recording and theater applications.
Particularly suitable for long-distance miking for audio acquisition for film or professional broadcast, the BP28 and BP28L offer a highly directional pickup pattern, with the BP28L’s pattern being exceptionally narrow. They provide a flat frequency response and exceptionally low noise levels (BP28: 8 dB; BP28L: 3 dB) and transformer-coupled outputs that produce a smooth sonic character. Extremely high sensitivity (BP28: -28 dBV; BP28L: -23 dBV), wide dynamic range (135 dB), and high-SPL capability (BP28: 143 dB; BP28L: 138 dB), and they are equipped with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad. Both. The mics’ rugged housing is made of lightweight, structural-grade aluminum alloy.
L-ISA Processor II Extends Immersive Power to More Productions
As the L-Acoustics V-DOSC line source array altered the trajectory of modern pro audio loudspeaker design in the 1990s, so the company’s unveiling of L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology in 2016 represented an equally seismic shift in the sonic landscape of today’s live events. Extending spatial processing to a wider range of productions and venues, L-Acoustics now rolls out the next generation of its 3D audio processing engine, L-ISA Processor II. The new processor offers users more power, performance and flexibility, and is available in four different output configurations through a one-time, tiered license fee.
Similar to its predecessor, L-ISA Processor II is a hardware solution that provides advanced object-based mixing for the most demanding immersive audio productions. While both units offer control of spatial audio processing and virtual acoustics for up to 96 audio objects based on speaker positioning information and mixing parameters—including pan, width, distance, elevation, and aux send—the new L-ISA Processor II doubles the original unit’s potential output count of 64 up to 128 outputs for greater power and versatility on larger, more complex events.
VuWall Unveils NewTek NDI® Protocol Support Across Entire Visualization Ecosystem
VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, announced that its all-new TRx 3.1 Video Wall Management Platform can easily route NewTek NDI-encoded sources to a combination of NDI-enabled decoders, including VuWall’s new VuStream 150 encoder/decoder and the entire VuScape series of video wall controllers. The company’s VuScape processors can open multiple NDI sources simultaneously and display them in a multiview format on a video wall. The NDI and NDI|HX format expands the many protocols that VuScape already supports.
NDI is a royalty-free technology that allows audio, video and data sources to be shared bi-directionally across a network. It eliminates costly direct connections, expensive cable runs, and infrastructure upgrades while making any source available for any destination on the network.
ARES5A – 2-way stereo active loudspeaker by AUDAC
The dynamic power distribution of 2 x 40 Watt can be delivered thanks to the integrated amplifier. The loudspeaker features a stereo line input and a balanced terminal block connection, allowing a convenient connection to any kind of audio source.
When no input signal is detected, the auto-standby mode reduces power consumption, making the ARES5A Energy Star compliant. A switch at the back of the device permits to enable and disable this audio standby mode when needed.
As with any audio solution they design, AUDAC has attached great importance to the installer convenience of the loudspeaker. The ABS enclosure and mounting bracket that blends aesthetically into the cabinet itself provide an even more sleek and modern look and allows the loudspeaker to be installed close to a wall. Versatile mounting options are possible, this way the loudspeaker can be mounted both horizontally and vertically with an inclination up to 45° on both sides, enabling you to position it in the right direction. Due to the fact that the bracket itself consists of 2 45° corners, installation in corners or even ceiling can easily be achieved. In addition, AUDAC constructed an optional MBK455 angled mounting bracket set, which permits an extra inclination of 90° when needed.
Blustream, HDBaseT, Extender Set, HEX18GARC-KIT, AV distribution, Blustream 18Gbps HDMI Over HDBaseT Extender Set With ARC
Leading AV distribution innovator Blustream, today announced a new addition to its line of uncompressed, unconverted 18Gbps HDMI over HDBaseT™ extension solutions. Available now, the HEX18GARC-KIT extender set uses the latest HDBaseT technology for the distribution of bit-for-bit 4K HDMI video and audio up to 328 feet over a single Cat6A cable, with support for USB 2.0/KVM, eARC, ARC, and 1Gb Ethernet pass-through. The result is a full HDMI and control solution that leverages nearly all the capabilities in the latest HDBaseT technology.
“The HEX18GARC-KIT is the big brother to our recently released HEX18G-KIT and completes our initial line of uncompressed and unconverted 4K 18Gbps HDBaseT extenders,” said Martyn Shirley, Blustream General Manager. “Like its predecessor, it delivers the ultimate in picture quality for the most demanding residential and commercial spaces while adding a range of industry-first audio and network features for critical viewing areas.”
C2G Now Offering a Complete Family of HDMI® HDBaseT Extenders
C2G today announced that the company is now offering a complete family of HDMI® HDBaseT extenders for the delivery of uncompressed HDMI video and audio signals — in addition to VGA, IR, RS232, USB-C, USB 2.0, and analog audio — over a single network patch cable to displays in conference rooms, huddle rooms, classrooms, lecture halls, and more.
“Our HDMI HDBaseT extenders are the perfect solutions for any commercial installation where AV signals need to be distributed — with USB and control signals alongside them — beyond the length limitations of standard HDMI cabling,” said Jennifer Crotinger, C2G Product Manager, C2G, a brand of Legrand. “For integrators, the devices embody the four pillars that set C2G apart from other solutions on the market: testing, quality, convenience, and confidence.”
