The Netherlands - Allen & Heath has announced support of the AES67 standard through the most recent version of its M-Dante audio networking card, which provides a 64x64 interface to Audinate Dante networks, and is one of several options that can be installed in a GLD, dLive, ME and iLive digital mixing system. AES67 is an interoperability standard created by the Audio Engineering Society, which specifies a common set of protocols to enable audio transport between different Audio-over-IP platforms. Available through a firmware update to the M-Dante module, the Allen & Heath mixing systems can now connect to a growing number of devices and systems which support AES67, including Ravenna, Livewire, and QSC Q-Lan. “AES67 is the latest addition to a number of standards and protocols that we support on our products, including Dante, Waves SoundGrid, MAD
The Netherlands - Audio-Technica is to debut two new Dante-enabled ceiling-mount microphone solutions at ISE 2017, expanding its existing line of network audio microphones. The company’s complete ATUC-50 digital discussion system will also be on display for the first time - with a variety of seminars on the ATUC-50 and general microphone specification and deployment planned for the show. The ATND931 Dante six-inch gooseneck microphone and ATND933 Dante hanging microphone are both available in a number of configurations, including black and white colour options and a selection of three polar patterns (cardioid, hypercardioid and MicroLine). All configurations come standard with the new ATND8734 ceiling-mount power module with Dante network output, offering a simple and cost-effective solution for integrating these new microphones with a Dante network without the nee
The Netherlands - Shure Incorporated has added a new ISO 20109-compliant Interpretation Console and Electronic Name Sign to its line of conferencing products for use with the DCS 6000 Digital Conference System. The Interpretation Console is designed to give conference interpreters greater control and flexibility, while the Name Sign provides a programmable electronic sign that makes it easy to identify conference participants. The Interpretation Console features an efficient control layout with a large colour information screen, three outgoing language channels, and eight relay buttons. Controls are logically placed and easy to locate by touch, and Braille labels and audible cues are included for visually-impaired users. The screen can be configured to show language channels or information about the speaker or agenda, and preferred configuration settings can be saved to a US
UK - The Warehouse Sound Services will host a presentation and demonstration day of Adamson's S-Series products, showcasing the S10 line array cabinets and the S119 subwoofers, next week. The half-day event will take place at The Backstage Centre in Essex on the on 14 February 2017. The Adamson S-Series solves a problem that audio professionals face, which is how to get consistent coverage and excellent power out of a sub-compact system. Traditional two-way line array designs cannot provide even horizontal coverage in the mid-range, which is why Adamson designed Controlled Summation Technology. By eliminating the interference associated with multiple-source summation at the pass-band, Adamson have allowed the end-user to provide seamless coverage to their clients, without sacrificing power and flexibility. By engineering enclosures with custom-built drivers, using pion
The Netherlands - Seloy Live, the i new interactive glass manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Feonic at this year’s ISE. Seloy Live will be showcasing a 90” interactive touch window with embedded sound. The 90” SENSE is a state-of-the-art portrait combination of a transparent insulating glass unit and interactive touch surface, with built-in sound from Feonic, and will be demonstrated on booth 14-M270. In addition, Seloy Live will showcase an 80” SENSE in landscape; a 43” SHINE customised mirror solution for augmenting existing professional displays; and a 60 x 120cm SHADE with electronically adjustable transparency. Seloy Live will also showcase content from Finnish advertising agency TBWA and UK-based interactive visual media experts Spotted Zebra. A video demonstrating how Feonic technology works within Seloy Live’s SHADE solution can be view
Europe - Shure has introduced an update to its ShurePlus Channels App, incorporating new features that increase users’ ability to monitor, organize, and access key channel parameters with more convenience and power. ShurePlus Channels 1.3 aims to enhance the mobile environment for audio professionals by providing real-time, precision monitoring of select Shure wireless systems from an iOS device. Supported on Apple mobile devices running iOS 8 and later, ShurePlus Channels 1.3 is compatible with the Axient Wireless Management Network, UHF-R Wireless System, ULX-D Digital Wireless System, QLX-D Digital Wireless System, and PSM 1000 Personal Monitor System. This update provides users with an array of features to enhance the user interface and channel monitoring experience. The redesigned Dashboard view displays RF/Audio meters and active transmitter information for mul
The Netherlands - Barco is enhancing its successful Event Master portfolio of screen management systems with an expansion unit. The Event Master Ex processor adds unseen possibilities to extend the Event Master systems. Linking the Ex with the Event Master processors (E2 or S3-4K), not only allows users to grow their input and output capacity, more importantly, it enables them to expand the scaling and switching power of their entire system. When linked with a fibreoptic cable the Ex can be in a different location than the E2 or S3-4K, up to 100 meters away, acting as a true stage box. The new Ex processor is currently shipping. “Our popular Event MasterTM processors excel in versatility and flexibility as they can be tuned to any show size or configuration,” comments Chris Colpaert, VP image processing at Barco. “With the introduction of the Ex, we offer video p
The Netherlands - Audinate is giving visitors to ISE 2017 the first opportunity to see the revolutionary new Dante Domain Manager platform, a complete network management solution bringing enterprise-grade system administration to the AV world. Dante Domain Manager makes audio networking more secure, more scalable and more manageable than ever before, says the company. Dante Domain Manager allows administrators to secure their audio networks from unwanted changes and modifications, and provides the ability to scale and segment audio networks regardless of the physical constraints of the network. With Dante Domain Manager, integrators can define specific AV device groupings, by room, building and site, allowing for the creation of independent Dante Domains and enabling a single Dante Domain to encompass multiple IP subnets. The network domain concept was first successfu
The Netherlands - Following the success of the eight-channel Ottocanali series, launched at Integrated Systems Europe two years earlier, Powersoft has again chosen ISE as the forum to launch its new Quattrocanali Series. As in previous years they will share booth 7-K180, with their Dutch distributor, Ampco Flashlight Sales. Powersoft’s new four-channel amplifier platform includes three models: Quattrocanali 4804: 1200 W per channel @ 8ohm; 1500 W per channel @ 2 ohm; 3000 W bridged @ 4 ohms; Quattrocanali 2404: 600 W per channel @ 8ohm; 800 W per channel @ 2 ohm; 1200 W bridged @ 4 ohms; Quattrocanali 1204: 300 W per channel @ 8 ohm; 500 W per channel @ 2 ohm; 1000 W bridged @ 4 ohms. This completes the Powersoft Installation Series that includes Duecanali (two-channel) and Ottocanali (eight-channel) series. “If the Ottocanali Series is purpose-designe
The Netherlands - Yamaha Commercial Audio is launching two new ultra-compact installation loudspeakers at ISE 2017, which fulfil a demand for high quality sound from units which are as visually discreet as possible. The VXS1ML and VXS3S are significant new additions to Yamaha’s Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) loudspeaker range and an ideal solution for background music (BGM) applications in restaurants, retail outlets, hotel lobbies and other situations where loudspeakers need to be heard but not seen. In addition, optional accessories are available for greater installation flexibility. Measuring 62 x 62 x 82mm and weighing just 0.16kg, the VXS1ML mini satellite Lo-Z (8Ω) speaker features a major innovation in the marrying of a brand new, specifically-developed large diameter voice coil and ultra-compact 1.5 inch full-range driver, which deliver a frequency
The Netherlands - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) will demonstrate how it provides all the products, advice and support needed to install fully integrated systems – at ISE 2017. The latest generation Chroma-Q Inspire, Color Force II and Color One 100X creative LED, and Space Force white LED, products will be heavily featured on AC-ET’s ISE booth. Together, these featured Chroma-Q fixtures can provide a truly immersive, seamlessly integrated lighting experience in auditoria, performance venues, houses of worship and other public spaces. Also featured will be Traxon’s colour-changing Media Tube and Dot XL media string LED solutions for permanent outdoor applications. AC-ET sister company, A.C. Special Projects are a Traxon authorised installation partner and have used these products on several high profile architectural installation projects in London, incl
The Netherlands - iiyama, one of the leading providers of professional displays, has expanded its large format display (LFD) range yet again with the interactive ProLite TH8667MIS-B1AG, an 86” IPS technology panel with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels), 20-point Infrared touch and integrated EasiNote software. Intended for continuous, 24/7 operation in boardrooms and classrooms, the TH8667MIS-B1AG supports playback of presentations, video and other types of content stored on a USB device or its internal memory. The high quality commercial IPS LCD panel guarantees great viewing angles and superb image performance, with Anti-Glare coating drastically reducing ambient reflection in high brightness environments without compromising sharp clarity of the content. Integrated with EasiNote, for making annotations on directly-opened files, the TH8667MIS-B1AG can be instant
The Netherlands - Italian loudspeaker manufacturer Outline showcases its “Contemporary loudspeaker solutions for multiple applications” at ISE 2017 Amsterdam (Hall #7 - Booth W152). This new series from Outline offers a complete range of high quality solutions for a large number of applications. The flexibility and common-voicing of the Vegas range makes it a very attractive “toolbox” for contractors, installers/specifiers, integrators and selected sound production professionals, says the company. All models feature premium-class Italian-made components and are designed, sourced and manufactured following the same stringent quality standards Outline applies to all of its high-end touring audio products, to been heard on key tours and festivals worldwide. Common characteristics are high intelligibility scale ratings, extraordinary audio fidelity, attractive pri
UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) Ltd. will be showcasing many UK-exclusive and other product highlights from their Film & TV sales division’s one-stop inventory of lighting, control and grip solutions, at BSC Expo 2017, Battersea Evolution, London, UK, stand 107, 2-4 February. The Film & TV division will showcase its wide choice of state of the art LED lighting fixtures, which offer flexible, efficient alternatives to more traditional technologies without loss of quality or volume of output. A number of leading industry experts agree that the UK-exclusive Chroma-Q brand consistently pushes the technical and creative lighting possibilities of LED technology. Products showing include the 2016 Cine Gear Expo-winning Space Force variable white soft source, which delivers an output and performance comparable with a traditional 6kW fixture
The Netherlands - At Integrated Systems Europe 2017, Astro Spatial Audio (ASA) will unveil its new SARA II Premium Rendering Engine. Appearing on the booth of Alcons Audio (Hall 6, booth H148), the second generation SARA II will power an “immersive pro ribbon experience”, with demonstrations taking place every two hours. The 3U, rack-mountable SARA II brings the creative possibilities of object-based 3D sound to the live entertainment and installation industries, plus room acoustics and stage tracking features, all in an easy to use package. Boasting a redesigned fascia with a 2.8” touchscreen display, the hardware includes refinements such as ultra-low noise cooling, redundant on board SSD drives and up to 64 MADI or 128 Dante configurable network pathways, all of which are assignable to at least 32 audio objects. Browser-based access to a user-friendly GUI ensu
The Netherlands - ETC's booth – 7-S225 – at ISE 2017 will be packed with lighting solutions “designed to meet the diverse needs of any installation”. ETC employees will be on hand to answer your questions, discuss project requirements, and demonstrate a selection of equipment. Unison Paradigm is designed as a new way of thinking about building control, ETC’s visionary Unison Paradigm system fuses architectural lighting control advances with entertainment lighting-control technology. ETC brings its award-winning expertise in both areas together to give you the best of both worlds. The Unison Paradigm family of products includes powerful software, elegant touchscreens, wall stations, modular control electronics, dimming and control enclosures, and accessories to offer the most customisable and people-friendly control systems available. Making its interna
France/The Netherlands - L-Acoustics has announced the launch of Syva, a new format, high power speaker system which features six medium-frequency and three high-frequency speakers in a sleek J-shaped progressive curvature format. The groundbreaking transducer arrangement called segment source* produces an H/V 140° x 26° (+5/-21°) directivity pattern that is optimized for exceptional surface coverage and 35 meters of throw. Syva is designed for corporate events, fashion and trade shows, as well as for sound reinforcement in amphitheatres and performing arts centres. The modern, sleek design will make it an attractive option for houses of worship as well as intimate settings such as home cinemas or lounge bars, says the company. Syva can be accompanied by the Syva Low high power subwoofer or Syva Sub infra extension to achieve a 142 dB max SPL. Its companion Syva Low
UK - The Tourflex Cabling brand will be showcasing its bespoke cable assembly service for the film & television industry at BSC Expo 2017, Battersea Evolution, London, UK, stand 107, 3-4 February. Knowing how critical cables and connections are to the film & television sector, Tourflex Cabling prides itself on providing the best connections, for a faultless performance. Although recently re-branded, the service has over 40 years of experience and has earnt an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and a very fast delivery turnaround, as it understands 'the shoot must happen' – often turning around emergency orders in 24 hours, including during weekends. Last year alone, Tourflex Cabling made over 100,000 cable assemblies, including more than half a million metres of exceptional quality cabling. It holds a vast level of stock and choice of raw cabl
The Netherlands - Christie will showcase the latest additions to its product portfolio at ISE 2017, branching out from its traditional single ‘arena’ concept used since 2010, to encompass two distinct stand locations. In the 1-H70 stand, the company will showcase a portfolio that has become amongst the broadest in the industry for both performance and utilisation of ‘foundation’ technologies. This portfolio includes solutions demonstrating the company’s pursuit of purpose-built product development and best-fit system integration. At the 1-M85 stand directly across from 1-H70, Christie will demonstrate its system integration “tool kits” for distributed content, big-screen and multi-screen applications. And the same stand will share Christie’s plans with the AV community for future product developments resulting from the utilisation of its foundation tech
The Netherlands - Leading Czech lighting brands Robe and Anolis will share Stand in Hall 7 at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2017 in Amsterdam. As a major European expo for integrators and installers, Robe and Anolis will highlight some exciting new and relevant products for these markets and look forward to meeting potential new as well as existing clients and participating in the vibrant ISE buzz. Anolis is taking the opportunity to launch two brand new commercial LED product lines – the Ambiane downlighter and the Divine UV 60 and Divine 160. The stand design features cinema / theatre style seating and a demonstration area, with the Ambiane fixtures rigged above the seats to illustrate an ‘in situ’ installation. Divine UV 60 is a breakthrough in true UV illumination - a 160 Watt all-LED luminaire providing superb UV output levels with precision U
USA - Introduced at the 2016 LDI trade show, High End Systems’ new QUAD automated luminaire turned heads with its optical quality, output and unique performance qualities. The company is very pleased to announce that the first Quad shipments have shipped from the HES warehouse in January. A ‘Richard Belliveau Concept’ and part of HES’ FX Series along with Uno, Shapeshifter, and Hex, the Quad features four RGBW LEDs with independent X & Y module control (X= -15/+15 degrees, Y= -2/+15 degrees) and four high efficiency TIR lenses, individual 3.5 degree to 40 degree zoom and a high powered indigo backlight system. With its 540 degree Pan x 265 degree Tilt, the QUAD offers unprecedented movement capabilities, resulting in a fixture capable of producing stunning new visuals as well as classic ACL animated searchlight patterns. Other features include modular cons
USA -b Elation Professional has introduced a pair of new soft lights for broadcast, TV and film lighting, the TVL Softlight DW and TVL Panel DW. Both luminaires house cool white and warm white LEDs with linear colour temperature control for a wide choice of variable shade projections from warm white tungsten to cool white daylight. Uniform flat-field output combines with conveniences like dimmer and color temperature rotary control dials for simple projections of variable white light. White colour reproduction is of the highest quality with a CRI at or over 95 for more accurate colour reproduction. They include useful design features like smooth 16-bit dimming, variable dimming curve effects and electronic strobe, and each fixture includes 8-leaf adjustable and removable barn doors for accurate projections with no light spill. The TVL Softlight DW is a dynamic white, s
Europe - Paragon projection has become Europe’s first company to commit to the new 4K, 27,000 lumens laser projector. The ultra-bright, 3-Chip DLP SOLID SHINE laser projector (PT-RQ32K), has quad pixel drive technology and creates breathtakingly detailed 4K+ images. Two units have been added to Paragon’s rental stock with the expectation that these will find use in large events and conferences. Mark Davies, technical sales manager at Paragon projection, said, “We see this as a unique projection product. To combine such high brightness and high resolution in a compact body is a game changer for the projector rental industry.” Gareth Day, group manager for Panasonic Visual Systems in the UK, said, “Panasonic is excited by the opportunity presented by 4K projection and we are delighted that a key rental partner like Paragon has quickly committed t
UK - Audio-Technica Ltd – Allen & Heath UK distributor – has welcomed the audio sales division of AC Entertainment Technologies Limited (AC-ET) to its network of Allen & Heath dLive specialist resellers. The company, with sales offices in High Wycombe and Leeds, operates across the live/touring, installation, AV and rental markets, from simple supply to system design and specification. A long-standing Allen & Heath supplier, AC-ET’s audio sales division adds the well-received dLive range of consoles and MixRacks from both the S Class and new C Class series to its line-up. As a specialist dLive reseller, it is able to offer comprehensive advice, training and support to customers looking to invest in the digital mixing system. Steve Eaton, AC-ET audio sales division’s senior audio sales executive said, “we are extremely pleased to add the dLive rang
