Obsidian Control Systems Introduces NX SYNC

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Obsidian Control Systems continues to expand its line of professional solutions with the launch of the NX SYNC™, a powerful plug-and-play USB SMPTE timecode device.

The NX SYNC captures timecode in various SMPTE formats from its 3-pin XLR connection and converts it to a MIDI Timecode (MTC) stream, where it can be read into ONYX or any other MIDI Timecode compatible software. Additionally, it also has the power to take MTC and send it back out as SMPTE. The NX SYNC contains a powerful hardware architecture for instant processing and minimal frame delays. The NX SYNC does not require custom drivers, and in addition to working
with ONYX, it can be used as an SMPTE to MTC/ MTC to SMPTE device for both Windows 10 and MAC OS software applications.

Yamaha Expands RIVAGE Digital Mixing Systems

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Yamaha Corporation today announced new additions to the company’s professional audio lineup—the RIVAGE PM5 and RIVAGE PM3 Digital Mixing Systems—giving sound engineers greater choice and flexibility to deliver optimum sound in a broader range of applications.

The systems feature new CS-R5 and CS-R3 control surfaces, along with the DSP-RX and DSP-RX-EX DSP engines. These refinements add new levels of versatility and scalability to the Yamaha RIVAGE PM series, which has earned a stellar reputation for its outstanding sonic quality and flexible control.

Introducing LUMICORE by Luminex

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Luminex Network Intelligence is delighted to introduce the LUMICORE, the newest addition to the LUMINODE family. Designed to allow simple, flexible control of network Lighting data from multiple sources. LUMICORE routes, merges, converts, restricts and, allows multiple streams of ArtNet and sACN data from multiple sources to be managed in a clear intuitive way.

Designed to provide simple management of the increasingly complex task of integrating different network lighting elements, LUMICORE is ideal for easily managing multiple lighting consoles at a festival, routing lighting control from gallery to studio in TV, integrating remote follow spot systems into a lighting system, including Follow-Me’s Remote Tracking Follow Spot System, separating Lighting data from a venue IT infrastructure, or merging media server data for pixel mapping large LED arrays.

New Bittree 12G+ Micro-Video Self-Normalling Patchbay Delivers 4K and 8K Productivity with 2×48 Density

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Bittree, a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio and video patchbays and patch panels, today introduced a new member of its award-winning 12G+ family of single-link video patchbays. Supporting 4K transmission over a single 12Gb/s SDI connection, the 12G+ Micro-Video Self-Normalling High-Density Single-Link Patchbay offers 2×32 or 2×48 density in 1RU, 1.5RU, or 2RU form factors.

Offering high-density connectivity in space-efficient configurations, the 12G+ Micro-Video patchbay is ideal for production trucks, broadcast centers, production facilities, and high-end commercial applications. The new patchbay delivers 24 GHz, high-bandwidth performance for SD/SDI, HD/SDI, UHD/SDI, 4K, 8K, and HDR applications. Compliant with SMPTE 292M, 424M, 2081-1, and 2082-1, the 12G+ patchbay provides true 75-ohm impedance with low return loss. The 12G+ Micro-Video patchbay is also available with self-terminating and non-terminating connections.

Digital Nirvana Launches MetadatorIQ for Automatic Generation of Intelligent Metadata

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Digital Nirvana today introduced MetadatorIQ — the latest generation of the company’s secure, scalable platform for automating metadata creation in preproduction, production, and live content workflows. Optimized for Avid MediaCentral | Production Management assets, MetadatorIQ is a hybrid on-premises/SaaS application that applies advanced machine learning and AI-based content analysis to accelerate metadata creation and shorten content delivery cycles.

“Media companies are challenged like never before to create larger volumes of personalized content and then deliver it to targeted audiences across many dispersed channels,” said Russell Wise, senior vice president at Digital Nirvana. “The key to creating, finding, understanding, and organizing new content as fast as possible is highly descriptive metadata, but until now its creation has been a manual, time-consuming, and costly process.”

Audio Design Desk Announces Official Launch of its Award-Winning Audio Tools with Free Version for Creators

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Audio Design Desk, an entirely new breed of Digital Audio Workstation that uses AI-assisted content creation tools to enable filmmakers, editors, sound designers and creators to produce cinema-quality sound in seconds, today announced the official launch of its award-winning software along with an incredible free version of its audio design app for visual storytellers, Audio Design Desk Create. This release comes on the heels of Pro Sound News naming Audio Design Desk a recipient of its NAB Future Best of Show award.

Audio Design Desk Create includes over 500 sound design elements created by the same team who produced sounds for “Spider-Man” and “The Avengers” plus an additional 2000 sound effects and music compositions to get started. It comes with add.app’s acclaimed programmable triggers, powerful replacement tools, AI creative engine, and revolutionary sync technology. Now, everyone can experience the power and simplicity of the application that has taken the industry by storm.

d&b audiotechnik Announce Product Warranty Extension Program to Support Customers

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German audio technology and solution company d&b audiotechnik today announced a Product Warranty Extension Program to support customers into the future. The product warranty Extension Program is only one part of d&b’s overall Covid -19 response to alleviate customer anxieties and reemphasis d&b’s long-term commitment to the market.

“While the entire live entertainment market is dealing with the effects of lockdowns and is facing uncertainty, our aim is to alleviate one of the concerns of our partners and customers who are suffering the effects of the pandemic,” said Amnon Harman, CEO, d&b audiotechnik. “This is one example of the measures d&b has introduced to support customers during this time including hosting an extensive program of daily educational webinars. d&b customers and users can be assured that our products are of the greatest possible quality, and we stand behind that promise.”

Ross Launches Graphite PPC – Your New Portable Production Center

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As part of the Ross Live | 2020 program, Ross is today pleased to announce the Graphite PPC, a new portable production center that is lightweight, feature-rich and available at an incredibly accessible price.

Graphite PPC offers customers a remarkable amount of production horsepower – up to two MEs (and four MiniMEs), four DVEs, six frame syncs, four media stores and two MultiViewers. Capable of handling up to thirteen inputs and up to eight outputs, Graphite PPC also includes the same RAVE audio engine (with sample rate converters) that comes with the larger Graphite solution, as well as the same XPression graphics and clips package also found in its elder sibling. Graphite PPC is incredibly light – it weighs only 42 lbs / 19kg including its dedicated soft-shell carrying case equipped with a pull-out handle and wheels. It’s also extremely quiet – ultra-quiet fan cooling means the system can easily be used in the same space as the talent with microphones. Graphite PPC is simple to set-up and requires just a single operator, so you can now deliver a high impact, high efficiency production even more easily.

AVANTE Audio Introduces New Imperio Series Systems

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AVANTE Audio has expanded its Imperio Series by launching a collection of pre-configured systems designed to make the lives of audio professionals easier. Devised around specific applications and methods of deployment, each of the systems include everything necessary to get an Avante Audio Imperio PA up and running, including array modules, subs and rigging hardware.

Imperio is a ‘mini array’ system that offers a powerful, flexible and scalable active audio system that is ideal for installation in mid-size venues as well as for use by production companies working on one-off events or touring productions. At the heart of the series is the versatile Imperio mid/top module, which offers a 90-degree x 15-degree dispersion angle and an integrated rigging system allowing multiple units to be connected together with splay angles of 0, 4, 8 or 12-degrees. The compact and lightweight cabinet incorporates a 240W (RMS) Class D amplifier module driving a pair of 4.75″ Neodymium woofers alongside six 1.75” IDVAT (Inverted Dome Vertical Array Technology) high frequency drivers. For low frequency reproduction, the Imperio Series also features a dual 10” woofer sub enclosure, the Imperio SUB210. This utilizes a 6th Order Bandpass design and boasts a 700W (RMS) Class D amplifier with an internal crossover switchable between 90Hz and 120Hz.

Point Source Audio Reinvents Intercom Headsets for More Hygiene and Accessibility to Custom In-Ear Monitors

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Point Source Audio’s patented CM-i family of lightweight in-ear intercom headsets has received a design upgrade. The new design—brought to market earlier than initially planned in light of the current health crisis—adds factors such as detachable earbuds for improved hygiene and accessibility to more easily customize with a user’s custom in-ear monitors.The upgraded design now features a connector common among in-ear monitor manufacturers that will allow for a much quicker change over should the user choose to personalize their headset with in-ear monitors from brands such as 64 Audio or Ultimate Ears.

A further benefit of this important feature is for rental companies and venues that supply headsets for their techs. The comfort and noise-isolation of in-ear headsets are a no-brainer, but no one is comfortable sharing in-earphones no matter how well they may be cleaned. The new detachable in-ear design addresses hygienic concerns with earbuds that quickly detach from the cable so they can be assigned to the user and replaced for new users.