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Bolin Partners with NDI to Integrate Advanced Connectivity Across Product Lines
Bolin Technology, a brand of PTZ cameras, and NDI, the global video-over-IP connectivity standard, announce a new...
Fourier Audio’s transform.engine is Now Available
At last October’s AES Convention in New York City, Fourier Audio and DiGiCo announced that they would soon be...
Creative Technology introduces Elation Proteus Radius beam light to U.S. market
One of the entertainment technology industry’s leading providers of AV technology, Creative Technology, is the first...
Elation’s new Proteus Radius: Redefining High-Impact Beam Lights
Elation launches a new era of high-impact beam lights with the Proteus Radius, a compact, high intensity IP66 Beam FX...
Column Line Array Loudspeaker, the new Voice-Acoustic VENIA Series
Voice-Acoustic, German manufacturer of high-quality sound reinforcement systems brings line array physics to a compact column format with the VENIA series. The new series consists of two full-range models: the passive VENIA-6 (4x 6.5″ and 3x 1″) and the bi-amped high-performance column array VENIA-8 (4x 8″ and 4x 1″), which impresses with 140dB sound pressure at only 35kg weight.
The high-frequency drivers are each coupled to a line array waveguide and produce a dispersion angle of 100° horizontally and 0°/-20° vertically via a large horn. The HF section of the VENIA series provides a vertically asymmetrical sound pressure coverage with a plane wavefront. The principle of larger line arrays is transferred to the VENIA loudspeakers in a compact column format: the high-frequency energy is bundled to cover longer distances and the near filed is covered by curving with a lower energy content distributed to a larger area. The result is a very balanced level distribution across the entire listening area with very homogeneous sound distribution.
Royer Labs Announces dBooster2 Two-Channel Signal Booster & DI
Royer Labs, a leading manufacturer of high-quality ribbon microphones, is pleased to announce its second generation in-line signal booster, the dBooster2. In addition to being an exceptional phantom powered signal booster and impedance buffer for both ribbon and dynamic microphones, the second generation dBooster2 offers independent 2-channel functionality and doubles as a DI to accommodate signal levels for electric guitar, bass, and other unbalanced guitar level sources. With both channels having the ability to serve as an in-line signal booster, a DI, or one channel of each—the dBooster2 makes an outstanding choice for miking low volume sound sources, recording direct to a DAW interface, interfacing with long cable runs to maintain audio quality, or as a DI.
When used as a signal booster, both channels of the dBooster2 increase the level of passive low-output ribbon and dynamic microphones with minimum distortion or coloration. Created for professional applications, the dBooster2’s input stages are designed like the front end of a high-end microphone preamplifier, and you can hear it. Each dBooster2 channel offers two levels of clean gain boost: 12dB or 20dB in Mic Mode, selectable by a front panel switch. The dBooster2’s Class A input presents a high source impedance to microphones, minimizing loading (damping) and improving headroom. By utilizing the 12/20dB gain switch, optimum balance between gain and headroom can be achieved.
Introducing American Audio’s New APX CS8 Column PA System with Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo
Comprising of an active subwoofer enclosure with an 8-inch driver, a column speaker with four 2.5” neodymium drivers, and two column spacers, the APX CS8 is a versatile AC powered PA system which can be used in a variety of configurations. The column speaker can be connected directly to the sub, creating a very compact full range PA setup which measures just 36.1” (916.6mm) from the ground. Alternatively, one or both of the spacers can be used to lift up the top of the column speaker to a height of 54.6” (1386.6mm) or 73.1” (1856.6mm), respectively. The spacers feature a proprietary connection system, which allows them to lock easily and securely in place, with the audio signal passed through the spacers from the sub to the column speaker meaning that no cable is required.
A class-D amplifier system is built into the sub enclosure, which has a power output of 100W RMS. This drives both the sub-woofer and column speaker array, generating well-balanced audio reproduction that is suitable both for live and recorded music. For smaller venues, a single APX CS8 is ideal for vocal performers, background music or speech amplification. Meanwhile, for larger spaces, two systems can be used simultaneously to create a stereo PA system for live music or DJ performances.
C2G Boosts USB Signals With New USB-C Extender Transmitter to Receiver Kits
C2G is now offering USB-C Extender Transmitter to Receiver Kits for classrooms, conference rooms, and huddle spaces needing an innovatively simple yet powerful solution for extending USB signals beyond their native 16.4-foot length limitation.
“Almost every laptop and mobile device available now utilizes at least one USB-C port, making USB-C near ubiquitous in education and corporate applications,” said Jennifer Crotinger, product Manager, C2G, a brand of Legrand. “However, users often need that signal to go much farther than USB-C allows. Our new kits provide a high-quality, easy-to-install solution.”
V__matrix vm_avp App Goes Higher, Faster, Stronger
Lawo’s vm_avp app for the software-defined V__matrix C100 ecosystem has become a popular choice for both reliable gateway services and IP-based A/V processing. Lawo is happy to announce that the highly popular vm_avp app (formerly known as vm_streaming) has been enhanced yet again with major features, most of which are provided by license options.
The new +ab_dsk license option adds video mixing and keying to the V__matrix offering. It unlocks 8 video mixing/keying instances @3G per vm_avp instance. Each instance can work in one of four modes: AB Mix (blends between two sources), AB Mix Independent (source blending over color matte), LUMA Keyer (linear keying), or LUMA Keyer Advanced (linear keying supporting shaped keying). Multiple instances can be cascaded.
Meyer Sound Announces SSL Live Integration and New DAW Plugins for Spacemap Go
Meyer Sound has announced integration of key control functions of its Spacemap® Go spatial sound design and live mixing tool into the latest versions of Solid State Logic’s SSL Live V5.0 console software and companion SOLSA PC software for remote control and offline setup. With this software integration, SSL Live users now have immediate fingertip control of Spacemap Go’s extraordinary spatial sound flexibility from the console touchscreen, and they also can synchronize Spacemap Go snapshot recall via the console automation.
“We are delighted to be working with Meyer Sound to incorporate control of their Spacemap Go immersive ecosystem into all SSL Live consoles,” comments Tomos Wise, Product Manager for SSL Live. “SSL has been creating innovative control surfaces for music production for over 50 years, and the partnership with Meyer Sound proudly continues this tradition. The unified console interface allows a user to simultaneously sculpt an artist’s sound and accurately position sources within Spacemap Go for an immersive workflow in any live sound scenario.”
New subscription licensing for LightFactory
Dream Solutions announces that its flagship product, LightFactory can now be purchased as a yearly subscription. The new pricing model greatly reduces the investment needed to use this leading control software. The new subscription system starts at $99 for the full 1 universes product, $149 for 4 universes and $199 per year for a 10 universe system. The scription includes all future software upgrades, free fixture library requests and monthly fixture library updates.
The existing one-time purchase model is still available for those who prefer to purchase the software outright.
Obsidian Control Systems Introduces Flexible, Compact NETRON EP2 EtherDMX Node
Obsidian Control Systems announces the newest addition to its extremely successful and rapidly expanding NETRON range of innovative data distribution devices. The NETRON EP2™ is a no nonsense, no compromise Ethernet to DMX gateway solution for the professional lighting and AV markets. Part of the NETRON family of easy-to-use EtherDMX nodes, it offers a high-value solution for any type of system that requires rugged hardware, flexible configuration and a reliable Ethernet to DMX gateway solution at an affordable price.
Ideally suited for the installation of distributed DMX Universes in venues, the universal housing of the EP2 provides mounting in 2-Gang boxes (US) as well as European Standard 50mm round boxes in the same extremely compact design. The EP2 ships with a full metal back box and M10 and M12 truss mount bolt attachment points included, as well as a universal USB-C power supply.
Just Add Power MaxColor 4K60 Series Available for Preorder
Just Add Power, a leader in AV-over-IP distribution, announced today that its new MaxColor 4K60 Series is now available for preorder. The new award-winning transmitter and receiver provide integrators with an affordable and scalable 4K UHD distribution platform to natively support today’s 4K source content with high frame rates over existing network infrastructures. The highly anticipated products are available for preorder as of today and will begin shipping in early Q1 of 2022.
The MaxColor transmitter and receiver natively support 4K60 from source to screen, allowing end users to play UHD video from the growing number of 4K sources and devices now available. With MaxColor 4K60, video at 12-bit color and 4:4:4 chroma can be distributed over existing Cat5/Cat6 cable, eliminating the expense of upgrading to fiber and buying costly network switches. In addition, the transmitter and receiver support MPEG downstreaming for connected devices, such as a laptop or tablet.
