UK - The latest release of the Lightconverse 3D show platform promises to the market “a level of previously unseen 3D resolution quality and multiple new features of the award-wining software, used for high-tech show visualisation and simulation of lighting, video and special effects”. Along with increased GUI and 3D resolution, users can now capture a high-resolution video of their work along with high-res screenshots. There is no need for any extra video-capturing software or hardware thus making it even easier to show clients’ highly detailed show creations. This feature allows for high-quality and full-colour mp4 offline rendering of online recorded DMX, video and media in, resulting in a cinematographic quality video. Another anticipated addition is a built-in Light Meter, used to make calculations of centre weighted lux levels on the surface and generatio
Spain - D.A.S. Audio has announced the launch of two new products, the Vantec-20A and the Vantec-118A, which join the Vantec Series line-up of portable systems. The Vantec-20A is an active curved source line array that incorporates an arsenal of hi-tech solutions designed to provide the versatility today's sound hire professionals need. Whether stacked on the powered Vantec-118A companion subwoofer, flown in a compact array, or used alone on a speaker stand, the Vantec-20A can be used effectively in a sizable number of applications that include corporate A/V, mid-size sound reinforcement, and permanent installation. Designed for use in arrays of up to five units, the Vantec-20A is designed for applications that don't require the power and long-throw characteristics of large line arrays. The D.A.S. Click-LockTM rigging hardware enables the system to be securely st
Europe - Yamaha has announced the addition of MG10XUF and MG12XUK mixing consoles to the popular MG Series line-up. MG Series mixers are compact, easy-to-use solutions for small-to-medium scale event and live performance applications. Since being first introduced in 2003, they have become standard equipment at many venues, with refinements and upgrades continuing to expand their suitability for a wide spectrum of sound reinforcement situations. The sonic quality, design and reliability of the third-generation MG series (released in 2014) has enjoyed particular worldwide acclaim. The new MG10XUF and MG12XUK models add broader choice to the popular 10 and 12 channel categories within the third-generation MG Series line-up. While the adoption of linear faders in the MG10XUF offers fine level control and direct visual feedback, the MG12XUK employs rotary controls which mea
The Netherlands - For the fourth year, 4EVAC enjoyed a successful ISE with interest from across mainland Europe for its innovative systems: the COMPACT 500 and LoopDrive Fault Isolator Module (FIM). Both systems set a precedent in line with today’s modern demands for installation efficiency as cost effective solutions either as stand-alone units or as a complementary integrated solution. 4EVAC also previewed its new IMPACT system at ISE 2018. Set to bring 4EVAC’s COMPACT 500 technology into a 19” rack mountable solution, the IMPACT expands the capacity of 4EVAC’s commitment to de-mystify VACIE (voice alarm control and indicating equipment) cleverly combining the SW6 DIN-rail zone extender modules. The success of the COMPACT 500 lies in its compact footprint and modular design. It offers seamless integration as a ‘lean & mean’ solution that’s se
USA - In an effort to “better provide ready-to-use LED video solutions for your entertainment, architectural and commercial designs”, PixelFLEX reports that it has joined the Vectorworks, Inc. software content community. The design symbols, images and specifications for the PixelFLEX FLEXTour, FLEXLite Plus and FLEXCurtain HD video solutions, including accessories, will be available for download in all Vectorworks CAD and BIM design programmes beginning in March. “As we have continued to expand our LED video solutions into a multitude of different markets, it has become imperative that we provide designers with the tools necessary to quickly complete their designs,” said Jon Chavez, technical director at PixelFLEX. “We have been very fortunate to have many talented professionals incorporate our solutions into their design portfolios, and our partnership wit
The Netherlands - Axiom Pro Audio introduced two new loudspeaker products in its AX series of line array products at the ISE show in Amsterdam. One year after launching the AX12C column array at ISE2017 the Italian-made professional loudspeaker brand has shown the AX6C, a new column array consisting of six 3.5” cone drivers housed in a rugged aluminium enclosure that is half the height of the larger AX12C. Designed for mobile and installed applications where high power and clarity are needed, the AX6C’s line array characteristics are enhanced by natural cardioid behaviour which reduces output behind the speaker. In a further evolution of the original AX12C design, Axiom presented for the first time at ISE the AX12LF low frequency loudspeaker housed in the same sized enclosure as the AX12C, making it the perfect low frequency extension complement in corpora
The Netherlands - Kramer Electronics has launched a new addition to its extensive and innovative portfolio, a family of integrated AV presentation systems, showcasing now at ISE 2018. Kramer's VS-88UT and VS-622DT consolidate multiple AV functionalities into a single presentation system. Both systems feature matrix switching, HDBaseT 2.0 range extension, room control, and outstanding audio capabilities all in a compact form factor that unclutters the rack. Installation and maintenance is simplified as both solutions eliminate the need to attach additional extenders. Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) offers added flexibility. The VS-622DT is further enhanced by the Kramer Maestro room automation software for a customized user experience which requires minimal end-user intervention. VS-88UT is suitable for executive boardrooms, hotels, multi-purpose divisible s
The Netherlands - Audio technology specialist d&b audiotechnik has announced the first integrations of the DS100 Signal Engine. The integrations, with QLab by Figure 53 and TTA Stagetracker II by TTA, as well as with Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) systems in either VST or AU formats, demonstrate that the DS100 is open to integration to deliver the vast benefits of the d&b Soundscape, says the company. The processing core of the d&b Soundscape system, the DS100 Signal Engine, is a high-performance audio processor with Audinate Dante networking and a powerful 64x64 level and delay matrix with extensive in- and output processing. The DS100 can integrate with industry standard consoles and show control systems, as well as replay and tracking systems, via the AES70 (OCA) and Open Sound Control (OSC) protocols. Georg Stummer, DS100 product manager at d&b a
UK - SSL has published a new white paper entitled Lifting the Veil: The Science Behind the SSL Sound - an exploration of the technology behind the legendary SSL Sound, and the answer to the question 'Why do SSLs sound so good?'. Lifting the Veil details the research and development that goes into SSL's creative, benchmark products in the studio, live, and broadcast industries - from SuperAnalogueTM to the Tempest digital audio engine as used in SSL’s latest Live and System T consoles. Antony David, managing director of Solid State Logic, comments: “’Lifting the Veil is a response to a question we get asked a thousand times: ‘Why do SSL consoles sound better?’. Spoiler alert: there is no secret sauce or single special piece of technology. In truth it’s the result of an approach to design and manufacture that is deep within the DNA of t
The Netherlands - Based on an audio system processor and two software modules, the d&b Soundscape opens up a whole world of creativity, says the company. The product “marks the beginning of a new era of sound experience - for the sound designer, for the engineer, for the artist and for the audience”. Almost five years in development and with extensive field testing by some of the world’s leading artists and venues, d&b Soundscape changes the approach to live sound mixing and system design. What has long been an exercise in managing limitations now becomes a process that is freely creative, far from the restrictions of mix busses and stereo imaging, this new technology allows the creation of sound system designs with which acoustic environments can be created and sound sources placed and moved. “Soundscape fulfils a devotion we’ve had for decades,” s
The Netherlands - Dynacord has followed the successful premiere of C series amplifiers with the IPX series multi-channel power amplifiers incorporating OMNEO IP networking architecture. IPX series embodies several proprietary amplifier technologies developed by Dynacord engineering. Engineered and manufactured in Germany, the IPX series from Dynacord comprises three 4-channel models and one 8-channel model, offering a power density of 5 kW, 10 kW and even 20 kW from a single amplifier with all channels driven. With “outstanding audio performance, integration flexibility and reliability”, IPX series amplifiers can cover a wide range of demanding fixed install venues, from concert halls, art centres, theatres, and houses of worship to distributed sound systems in stadiums and entertainment centres. IPX series offers high flexibility for a variety of installatio
USA - With beta testing complete, X-Laser USA’s Mercury now includes firmware updates and fixture profiles supporting major lighting control platforms such as Avolites, ChamSys, grandMA, Martin (M-Series and LightJockey), Jands Vista, Elation, and more. X-Laser’s Mercury laser control interface is also now available in X-Laser’s five, 10, 20, 30 and 50-watt Skywriter fixtures. “We’ve absorbed feedback from several professional lighting and laser designers, regarding Mercury and how we can make it the most useful to the most people in the live design world,” Adam Raugh, president of X-Laser USA, said. “With that feedback, we have created several training videos, new console profiles and plenty of visual material to show designers new and exciting ways to integrate laser more deeply into their shows." Professional lighting designer Daniel Maxwell of True
The Netherlands - Martin Audio’s micro line array, O-Line, has been given extra powers of coverage, consistency and control thanks to the addition of scalable resolution driven by Martin Audio’s new iKON amplifiers and updated DISPLAY array optimisation software. O-Line has long been famed as a versatile micro line array designed for a wide variety of architectural applications – from houses of worship to transport terminals. In many applications an O-Line array can be driven using only one amplifier channel, with simple EQ and limiting the only processing required. However, it can now also be taken into a new dimension of coverage, consistency and control when combined with an iKON iK81 eight-channel amplifier with onboard DSP to independently control and power each individual enclosure. This unlocks the full potential of O-Line - further refining coverage con
The Netherlands - Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced the debut of the UX Series, a complete amplification and processing solution for install and production applications utilising EAW loudspeakers. The UX series ensures the best possible performance of an EAW sound reinforcement system in a fraction of the time required with other amplifiers through seamless integration of EAW’s Greybox technology and Resolution software, says the company. “We are excited to provide our customers with an amplifier solution that offers pristine audio quality in an incredibly durable and reliable package,” explains TJ Smith, general manager EAW. “Setup through Resolution software simplifies loading the appropriate Greybox settings and leverages the power of EAW core technologies such as DynO and Focusing while minimizing time spent tuning the system.” The amplifier seri
The Netherlands - ISE 2018 sees Yamaha launching Rivage PM7, a new digital mixing system which offers the Yamaha flagship Rivage PM10 user experience, with integrated portability and flexibility. The central component of the Rivage PM7 system is the CSD-R7 digital mixing console. The same size as Rivage PM10’s control surface, the CSD-R7 has the DSP engine built in. This delivers enhanced portability and system flexibility, while maintaining high operability and the same exceptional, flexible user experience. Featuring 120 input channels, 60 mix buses, 24 matrices and a comprehensive selection of 48 top-quality plug-ins, Rivage PM7 provides a similar mixing capacity to Rivage PM10. A Dual Console function also allows the CSD-R7 to be connected to the Rivage PM10 system CS-R10 or CS-R10-S control surfaces. This means that, for example, a CS-R10-S can be used at
The Netherlands - Panasonic Business has announced a beyond 4K laser-phosphor addition to its projector line-up aimed at live event staging, exhibitions, rental, and permanent installations. The PT-RQ22K 3-Chip DLP Solid Shine laser projector comes in the same compact dimensions and the same 21,000 centre lumens brightness as the PT-RZ21K series, a WUXGA/SXGA+ projector, but is equipped with 4K+ (5120 x 3200) resolution. “The PT-RQ22K completes the Panasonic 4K projection line-up, complementing the PT-RQ32K and PT-RQ13K, and meets the demand for a light weight, high-brightness 4K+ projector with film-like image quality, suitable for single or stacked projections,” said Hartmut Kulessa, European marketing manager at Panasonic. Heat-resistant phosphor wheels and solid-state laser modules serve vivid 4K+ images with “industry leading brightness, contrast, and
The Netherlands - HK Audio is presenting the first of its new VORTIS 2 series install speakers developed in collaboration with Gräf & Meyer, a company specialising in evacuation systems, at the 2018 Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam. The outcome of a successful open alliance features prominently in Hall 7, Booth R205 at the event, which is the world’s largest AV systems integration show. These debut VORTIS 2 speakers are certified to EN 54-24:2008 and all future models of this line will follow suit. With this certification from the independent accredited testing institute CNBOP-PIB, these speakers can serve the dual purpose of sound reinforcement and voice alarming. VORTIS 2 speakers deliver high sound pressure levels and provide the variable directivity needed to satisfy the statutory standards for speech intelligibility even in environments with ch
UK - The first of many seamless updates to Current RMS scheduled for 2018, January saw the release of Choosing Accessories, the most voted for idea on Current’s Customer Wishlist. This new update gives users even more of a chance to forward plan their stock allocation and ensure the right accessories are on a job when they need them. When selecting products to add to a job, Current now shows the individual accessories linked to these products, plus their real-time availability, all on one screen. “When I read the update message I was delighted! Choosing Accessories is already streamlining the quoting process, but also ensuring that prep lists in the warehouse are fully correct,” says Neil Walker, from Surrey-based events planning agency MGN Events. Neil and his team have used Current RMS for over two years to manage their business, hiring a range of decor, furnit
The Netherlands - Finnish audio monitoring manufacturer, Genelec, whilst best known for their high-end studio monitors, has been successfully delivering into AV installation projects for many years. As the AV market continues to grow and its needs for high quality audio become ever more convergent with IP networking, Genelec has taken further steps to deepen its commitment to the international AV market at ISE 2018. Once considered far too high-end for commercial use outside the confines of the studio, such has been the rise in customer expectation and demand for high quality audio in AV over the last few years that Genelec has seen a significantly increasing number of sales into this segment. “We already have a tremendous amount of AV installations throughout the world, particularly in the Nordic region,” explained Genelec AV Installation business manager, Sami M
The Netherlands - Following on from the success of the Stadia Series of loudspeakers designed for permanent outdoor installation, Outline has announced the launch of a complimentary range at ISE 2018. Stadia Series products have already featured in major stadium installations at Ekaterinburg in Russia and the Italian Zaccheria Stadium, their combination of weather resistance and controlled power providing a t solution for the demands of large-scale sports venue audio. The Arena Series extends that family while also providing a down-scaled solution for smaller projects. Featuring the same ‘OutSide’ coating technology, the three-layer elastoplastic weatherproof protection as their larger siblings, Arena Series enclosures integrate into stadium installations with Stadia Series units, providing seamless audio throughout areas not covered by the main system. They also
The Netherlands - DiGiCo is showcasing its new 4REA4 installed audio solution at ISE 2018. 4REA4 is designed to meet the expanding performance requirements of large entertainment venues, houses of worship, theatres and shared stages at festivals and music venues. At the heart of the system is the 4REA4 processing engine with DiGiCo connectivity options and powerful 4REA4 control software, providing routing, processing and mix control that allows your performance area to expand across your installation. The 4REA4 processing engine rack has four dedicated mix areas, or zones, each with its own stereo master output, CGs, and allocated FX. With an available 128 input channel and 48 buss output processing strips, you can independently allocate processing to whichever area as required. Managing the mixing and routing of each individual local performance area are a new range
The Netherlands - Specialists in advanced media serving, 7thSense Design, is launching a wide range of new system and hardware features at ISE 2018 this week. This year, 7thSense will be demonstrating Delta Media Server’s extensive capabilities in addition to media playback and management. Visitors to the 7thSense ISE stand 12-A64 will experience hands-on demonstrations. John Higgins, product manager at 7thSense explains, “Delta Media Server is renowned for delivering the highest performance, pixel-perfect uncompressed playback. This year at ISE our new features and on-stand demonstrations will highlight its strengths as a flexible, configurable media management and playback engine that handles all pixel and audio processing to guarantee the best display performance, no matter what shape or size surface it might be.” Delta Media Server has been designed by
The Netherlands - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd will demonstrate how it provides all the products, advice and support needed to install fully integrated lighting & AV systems – at ISE 2018. Chroma-Q's multi award-winning Inspire house lights and Color Force II wash lights, plus Color One 100X PAR, deliver high quality colour-changing saturates, pastels and a pure white - for a truly immersive, seamlessly integrated lighting experience in auditoria, performance venues, houses of worship and other public spaces. Also featured is the award-winning Space Force LED providing variable white soft-lighting. Other lighting includes Quasar Science's new RGB-X Rainbow Linear Lamp, which provides full colour-changing and variable white looks in a low profile, self-ballasted LED source suitable for everything from traditional three point subject lighting to gen
The Netherlands - Adamson Systems Engineering is exhibiting at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018 this week at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam. The company is highlighting a pair of new point source additions to its heralded IS-Series of install-focused loudspeaker products in Booth U270, Hall 15, and will be previewing the new models in a series of intimate and informative IS-Series demonstrations at the nearby De Balie theatre. “The response to our IS-Series throughout Europe has been tremendous, and ISE is the perfect opportunity to preview these new point source models,” says Adamson’s sales director, EMEA, Jasper Ravesteijn. “We want to offer integrators an advance look at these products so they can experience their performance in a real-world environment and work them into their specifications for upcoming projects.” On display at the sh
