USA - AV Stumpfl will allow InfoComm visitors a first look at their next-generation media server software solution PIXERA, scheduled to be released later this year. The 64-bit system for real-time media processing, compositing and management is built around the key theme of usability.
Users can gradually discover the options and features and can smoothly transition from being a beginner to becoming a specialist. Actions in the 2D and 3D space follow the same mechanisms. The system was designed so that users can execute the most important basic actions in record time and with only a minimum of effort.
A radical new interface logic enables even first-time users to intuitively understand the main software mechanics.
AV Stumpfl global business development manager Horst Damoser explains what makes PIXERA so special: "In order to have a real impact on the highly

UK - Doughty's new Lightweight Lighting Stand will make its debut on stand C30 at ABTT, to be held on 6-7 June at at London’s Alexandra Palace.
The stand, which recently appeared at PLASA Focus Leeds and Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt in prototype format, is now in production.
The stand takes the all the principles of a Tank Trap but packages them into a neater model. It comprises a flat, round plate and slim tube, slotted at each end to allow cables to run unseen inside it. A 28mm receiver is incorporated in the top of the stand which will take an industry standard 28mm spigot. When used in conjunction with a speaker adapter, the stand can also be used to hold small speakers.
Dan Phillips, project sales co-ordinator at Doughty explains: “This robust piece of kit has a sleeker appearance than the standard Tank Trap and comes with a stacking slot which allows

UK - Eaton’s Zero 88 will highlight its FLX range of consoles at the ABTT show on stand E23 in the West Hall at London’s Alexandra Palace next week (6-7 June).
The all new FLX S24 and FLX S48 consoles, the original FLX and the ZerOS Wing will be demonstrated at this event. The desks will run with the latest ZerOS 7.9.4 software.
FLX S24 is a new console that runs up to 48 LED, moving lights and conventional fixtures and is easy to learn and straightforward to use, delivering huge flexibility and multiple features at an affordable price.
FLX S48, also new, has double the power of FLX S24, offering intuitive and hands-on control of up to 96 fixtures, and a touch monitor output for quick access to palettes / show overview. The quantity of available playbacks, groups and palettes are all also doubled.
Both FLX S24 and S48 are portable, powerful controllers

USA - At last year’s annual InfoComm show, delegates in Orlando were treated to the US debut of the Astro Spatial Audio: Alcons Pro-Ribbon Immersive Experience. This year, the ‘Live Entertainment Capital of the World’ is the latest stop on its international tour.
In the acoustically-optimised room N106, the Astro Spatial Audio: Alcons Pro-Ribbon Immersive Experience will showcase the remarkable possibilities of high quality, object-based immersive audio from 3D live sound specialist Astro Spatial Audio (ASA). Hourly demonstrations will take place each day, featuring the company’s 3U rack-mountable SARA II Premium Rendering Engine, used in combination with Alcons CRMS / CRMSC SR Cinema Reference Monitor systems and the new VR5 ultra-compact versatile monitor. The demonstration will deliver the ultimate in clarity and coverage, which is ideal for any immersive applica

USA - d&b audiotechnik is returning to InfoComm on 5-8 June, with its stand #C982 “brimming with all the latest audio solutions for seamless installation and interoperability”.
For the first time, visitors will be able to explore the full extent of what tailor-made means at d&b, with the new d&b Custom solutions programme consolidating the company’s long-term appreciation for individuality and character. No matter the project size, the rigging, colour and weatherisation of any d&b system can be ideally matched to even the most challenging interior and outdoor spaces. A Yi Special Version Stadium system will be rigged on the booth for its US show debut showcasing examples of what’s available.
Following the global launch in April this year the new top of the range GSL System from the SL Series will also be making its US show debut. The GSL Syste

USA - Powersoft is launching several new products targeted at the fixed installation and OEM markets at this year’s InfoComm exhibition. New products include a significant extension of its successful two-channel amplifier platform, Duecanali, as well as its renowned M-Force transducer, which brings power and integration possibilities to an increasing number of OEM partners.
The Duecanali 804 and 4804 - which are now launching in the U.S. market - are the latest additions in the Duecanali platform, which is suited for retail, leisure and hospitality fixed installations that require both pristine and reliable sound. The Duecanali 804 offers 2 x 400W and represents a lower total power solution for installations in retail, as well as bars and restaurants where a single two-channel amplifier is required - without the need for additional channels or power. The range is complet

USA - Elation Professional will be showcasing the latest lighting at InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas.
At the Las Vegas Convention Centre, Elation will be showing the latest luminaires in the award-winning Artiste series of creative, full-featured moving heads, the Artiste Picasso and Artiste Dali.
The theatrical-grade Artiste Picasso is one of the brightest (22,000 lumens) and most feature-rich profile LED lighting fixtures on the market. Feature-packed (zoom, framing, CMY, CTO, gobo wheels, animation, prisms, frost and more), it houses a high-power 600W Cool White LED engine. The Artiste Dali, a PLASA and LDI award winner, is a full-featured moving head with a unique hybrid light engine that combines a 300-watt LED source and 100-watt Laser Phosphor source for greater spot and beam capabilities from one fixture.
Elation will also be showing the new Smarty Hybrid, a f

USA - Sensaphonics has scored a 29dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) for its soft silicone custom earpieces - the highest ever earned by a custom in-ear monitor.
This scientific measure of broadband isolation was the result of independent testing by independent testing lab Michael & Associates and applies to all Sensaphonics custom IEMs: 3D AARO, 3MAX, 2MAX, 2X-S, and the new D2.
“Our custom products solve real-world problems for musicians and sound engineers, and this 29 dB NRR is proof,” says Sensaphonics president, Dr. Michael Santucci. “That means maximum isolation, which promotes safer monitor levels. But beyond that, soft silicone is far more comfortable and retains its seals for full bass response, allowing performers to focus on their music, not their equipment. So Sensaphonics promotes both hearing health and better performances.”
Michael &

Denmark - dnp denmark has announced the next generation Supernova XL screen.
Available in sizes up to 230” in 16:9 format, it’s marketed as a cost-effective solution for large venues and an affordable alternative to dnp’s Supernova Infinity Screen.
The new Supernova XL is designed to be transported rolled up in boxes of only 900mm x 900mm (length determined by screen height), which significantly reduces transport and handling costs. Two people can then assemble the screen on site in just a couple of hours, saving time and labour costs.
“We’ve eliminated the overlap of the screen materials to ensure an image without any visible seams, which is the key to the best viewing experience,” says dnp VP global sales & marketing, Soeren Kraemmergaard. “Our true optical lens technology delivers crisp high-contrast images without users having to dim the li

Europe - ArKaos has launched GrandVJ 2.5, a new version of its GrandVJ software designed for control of video sources by VJs.
The new version will help optimise functionality of the host of pixel-based LED fixtures and media products as well as for ‘conventional’ video surfaces such as LED and projection screens.
The launch follows 'intensive research and development' and the new release has been 'comprehensively' tested by the user base.
ArKaos’ managing director, Agnes Wojewoda, comments: “We have listened extensively to what our VJ and video operator community has been requesting and taken that valuable feedback and their wish-lists on-board in developing this version of GrandVJ.”
There is also improved support for DPI display scaling and for international characters, as well as faster movie playback for ProRes on Mac and Windows and more rapi

UK - Peex, a new technology that enables interactive multi-channel mixing of live sound, has been unveiled.
Peex Live allows fans to tweak the live mix at a concert by transmitting an encrypted live audio feed split into five channels to the audience, which is picked up by Peerx rX, a wearable device attached to earphones. Fans can then adjust the five channels via Peex’s Bluetooth app, and the rX will blend their personal mix with the live sound.
The rX is provided with a set of earbuds but any set of 3.5mm-jack headphones can be used.
Peex, which is backed by Rocket Music Management, also launched a platform for performers - Peex Relive, where artists can sell audio downloads of past and future live shows in the company’s five-channel interactive audio format.
Graham Tull, chief technology officer and co-founder of Peex, comments: “We’re delighted

UK - Martin Audio has announced the TH Series, comprising two high performance, all-horn, three-way systems in horizontally and vertically-formatted package.
Designed to complement the styling of its CDD and BlacklineX Series, the TH Series are suitable for nightclub and large-scale installations.
Dom Harter, managing director of Martin Audio, comments: “TH Series is an important addition to our growing portfolio, offering a high-powered solution with modern styling that will help continue our market share gains in the install market.”
THH is configured in a horizontal format while THV is its vertical counterpart. The driver complement in both systems has been engineered for exemplary performance in all bands.
The Hybrid low frequency section comprises a horn-loaded 15” (380mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil driver that is reflex-loaded to extend the LF ou

USA - Montreal-based Zero-Ohm will show MS-4R5, a two-input, two-output rack mounted system at InfoComm 2018. Meanwhile, the new MS-2R (2000W version) will debut at the Las Vegas-based event. The company’s Multispeaker system won a Best New Product Technology award at the Innovations Showcase at InfoComm 2017.

“Our primary product is well beyond the testing phase,” says co-founder George Dracopoulos. “There are existing installations that have been operational for over three years. Our technology already provides the key benefit of full range sound on major installs that far exceed the limitations of traditional 70V and 100V solutions. Building on the revolutionary design, that eliminates the need for transformers, we continue to push the frontiers of big sound with our plug-n-play system."

USA - At InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas, Shure will feature the new Microflex Complete integrated audio system for conferences and meetings. Available in wireless and wired configurations, and with advanced meeting productivity tools, the systems delivers natural, intelligible audio for both in-room participants and remote attendees.
Boasting easy set-up, configuration and solid audio capabilities, Microflex Complete Wireless supports productive, engaging meetings even in the most challenging wireless communications environments, says the company.
The Microflex Complete Wireless system combines a fully-featured discussion system with wireless convenience for government, corporate, and educational facilities, and speeds setup in dynamic meeting spaces or at temporary meeting locations, such as hotels and conference centres.
With no cable limitations, Microflex Comple

UK - Celebrating PLASA Focus Leeds’ 10th anniversary at the start of May, Current RMS was back at the popular show, exhibiting new features of its cloud-based rental management software to stand visitors.
In between catching up with their customers and demonstrating their software to new faces, the show proved an opportunity to showcase its new and highly-anticipated feature, Deal Pricing.
Requested directly by Current users via their online wishlist, Deal Pricing allows users to apply an agreed deal price straight to a job. This overrides the charge total and can either be applied as a blanket figure to all items on the job, or to individual groups, for example, audio or conference room sub-labels.
Handy for providing clients with friendlier quotations and charging a neat deal price for a job, feedback at the show was “overwhelmingly positive”. As with all

USA - At this year’s InfoComm, Martin Audio will be introducing Sound Adventures, a 3D sound experience in cooperation with its partner Astro Spatial Audio.
Immersive audio is becoming an important new trend across multiple applications, bringing with it an exciting and differentiated experience for the audience.
Martin Audio managing director, Dom Harter, comments: “There are many solutions now appearing in the market, but we believe that Sound Adventures, which combines our sound quality and dispersion control alongside the absolute 3D sound immersion of Astro Spatial Audio, is unrivalled.
“Martin Audio loudspeakers with Astro Spatial Audio processing is utilising nearly 30 patents to unite the audience in a fully 3D immersive sound field. Moreover, it does so without audible artefacts and provides a solution that is more realistic for the audience. Our c

USA - Chauvet Professional has introduced the Ovation H-605FC, a convection-cooled fixture powered by an RGBA-Lime LED engine, enabling it to accurately reproduce nearly any colour and virtually any colour temperature of white. This feature allows the fixture to excel not only when functioning as a traditional house light, but also when used to colourise a room as part of a theatrical production or worship service.
“We developed the Ovation H-605FC in response to the demand from customers who wanted full colour-mixing in a house light,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “The RGBA-Lime LEDs give this light excellent colour-rendering capabilities. At the same time, it also has a virtual colour wheel to match popular gel colours.”
Colour Temperature Presets from 2800K to 6500K with high CRI and CQS ensure that the fixture’s output is of the highest quality. A

USA - City Theatrical has announced the expansion of its QolorFLEX brand of professional, flexible linear LED lighting to include QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape, a new LED tape lighting that offers lighting and scenic design professionals more colour mixing options and flexibility of white light to help maximise creative potential for performances and installations.
Now available in full five-metre reels and sample strips, QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tape is an interior-grade RGBWWCW LED Tape with high output brightness and the ability to create a wide spectrum of colours when used with a DMX colour control system. ETL-listed, QolorFLEX 5in-1 LED Tape includes a tunable white that pairs an RGB diode with 2,500 K and 6,500 K white diodes so designers can fine-tune colors. Each tape also comes with wiring leads on both ends and durable 3M adhesive backing.
QolorFLEX 5-in-1 LED Tap

UK - Powerbox has announced the launch of four new series of extra-wide input voltage range, 8W to 20W board-mounted DC/DC converters for railway and transportation industry.
With a 13:1 input voltage range of 12V to 160V, the MAD33 (8W), MAD32 (10W), MAE35 (15W) and MAF35 (20W) have been developed to provide systems designers with a single part number that is able to power a large range of transportation industry applications (e.g. railway, industrial automation and automotive, remote radio-control), reducing inventory, time to market and documentation.
The MAD-MAE-MAF series are designed to meet railway specifications EN50155, EN50121-3-2, EN61373 and EN45545, but as well ISO7637-2 for 24V vehicles, and EN12895 for industrial trucks and other industrial applications such as robotics. The 8W MAD33 is packaged in an industry standard DIP24 case, and the MAD32, MAE35 a

World - QolorPIX Pixel Controlled LED Tape and QolorPIX Tape Controller products by City Theatrical are now available to lighting and scenic design professionals around the world.
As part of City Theatrical’s QolorFLEX brand of flexible linear LED lighting, QolorPIX was created to help design professionals maximize their creative vision with customizable dynamic lighting effects that add distinction to theatrical, television, film, and architectural projects.
While many products on the market offer control of addressable LED tape and fixtures, the process of set up and operation can be challenging. Each QolorPIX Tape Controller is preconfigured with personality profiles that can be combined and adjusted quickly and easily to produce thousands of effects using QolorPIX Pixel Controlled LED Tape products, including chases, fades, scrolls, bursts, and more.
QolorP

USA - ETC’s ColorSource family line of products has become a known staple for affordable theatrical systems. Showing up in venues around the world including schools, houses of worship, and restaurants, these products offer a full system of lighting, control, and power for a variety of installations. Today, ETC adds the ColorSource Pearl to the ColorSource family of fixtures.
ColorSource Pearl is a variable white light LED array for ColorSource Spot, Linear, and PAR fixtures. This array utilises a mix of two different white LEDs that enable a user to set the colour temperature anywhere between 2700 and 6500 K.
The Pearl array includes the same feature set and quality construction as its full colour siblings including an impressively bright output, a simple user interface, and a price point that is tough to beat.
Designed for installations that depend heavily on

USA - With the launch of Elation Professional’s new line of SEVEN PAR IP colour changers, lighting designers have access to a wider spectrum of colour options to paint stages, sets, scrims and scenery in high-impact coloured or high-quality white light. Building on the success of the SixPar series of colour-changing LED PAR lights, the Elation Seven PAR IP uses the latest seven-colour multi-chip LED technology to give a more flexible colour wash solution.
Available is the Seven PAR 7IP and Seven PAR 19IP with seven and 19 LEDs respectively. Seven PAR IP fixtures spread light at a 25-degree angle and produce nearly 80% more lumens versus comparably sized SixPar series fixtures.
Useful for production applications or installations as a wash light, uplight, wall wash, truss warmer and more, Seven PAR IP fixtures are wrapped in a newly designed IP65-rated dust and waterp

USA - X-Laser USA began with the goal of making high-powered laser systems accessible and affordable for anyone who wanted to add dynamic laser effects to their lighting rig.
With the 2017 release of their Mercury laser control system, X-Laser continues to make lasers accessible and easy to integrate for all sorts of lighting professionals. To coincide with celebrating their tenth year in operation, X-Laser has released three new laser systems that will add to the brand’s legacy as a democratizer of high-powered laser fixtures.
“We’re kind of going back to our roots with these new fixtures,” Adam Raugh, president of X-Laser, said. “The Mobile Beat Mercury adds our Mercury laser control system to our most popular model line, the Mobile Beat, the model that really helped us make a name for ourselves. And while our Skywriter series is a bit newer, the Skywriter

USA/Europe - Harman Professional Solutions has announced the immediate availability of the Studer Vista 5 Black Edition console. Built upon the tradition of the successful Studer Vista 5 M3 mixing console, the new Vista 5 Black Edition brings even more advanced capabilities to the platform with the addition of the industry-leading Studer Infinity Core processor.
Studer Vista Black Edition consoles were designed to deliver the flexibility and advanced features of Vista mixing surfaces to a more cost-conscious market, bringing Studer’s legendary sound quality to even more applications, including radio and TV broadcast, OB trucks, houses of worship, performing arts, and more.
“The response to the Studer Vista 1 Black Edition has been very strong,” says Mark Hosking, director, broadcast sales at Harman Professional Solutions. “The larger Vista 5 Black Edition open

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