USA - ACT Entertainment will showcase its new zactrack mini at InfoComm 2023 (Booth 3643). This briefcase-sized tracking solution offers easy transport and deployment for areas of 15x15m, by a single person. Designed to introduce tracking to new users and spaces, the zactrack mini is suitable for smaller venues, exhibitions and conferences, individual performers, rental companies, houses of worship and more. “With zactrack’s core value of providing a quality user experience at the center of this design, the zactrack mini boasts a smaller form factor with battery operated components and wireless connectivity for an even faster and easier setup,” says Ryan Hindinger, market manager: concert touring & live experiences, ACT Entertainment. “It is also a more economically viable solution, opening the act of tracking and following to any application, designer or p
UK - At PLASA Focus Leeds, Highlite International exhibited many of its lighting, audio, and audio-visual products, including a number of new entertainment solutions and innovations from Showtec, Infinity, DAP and Artecta. For Highlite International, PLASA Focus Leeds offered a great opportunity to meet customers to discuss the latest developments in the entertainment market. The Highlite stand was the setting for a comprehensive presentation of a wide range of new products for entertainment lighting from Showtec and Infinity, audio solutions from DAP and architectural lighting from Artecta. Showtec exhibited their updated Lampy DMX console with V2 software, which promises a huge step forward in functionality with multicell capabilities, a new professional colour picker, multi-touch support and up to 6 universes in combination with the new Lampy Re-Load 4 expansion kit
USA - Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) will showcase a variety of new accessories to support its AC6 2-Way Full Range ADAPTive column loudspeaker at the 2023 InfoComm Show (Booth 5243 and in its demo room, W222A), including a pole mount, stacking plate and stinger offerings. Suitable for production companies and partners, EAW’s newest AC6 accessories increase loudspeaker portability, allowing for ease of travel and the expansion of its mounting options. All three AC6 accessory options create an enhanced user experience for production companies. Pole mounting and stinger accessories ease mobility of the loudspeaker, enabling users to take AC6 anywhere on the road for demo tours, live events and more. Additionally, with a stacking plate, two AC6 loudspeakers can now be combined, allowing for the movement of multiple speakers as a single unit. “The addition of these new a
UAE - Christie is exhibiting at the inaugural Integrate Middle East show, 16-18 May at Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates. At booth #AR-F20, Christie will demonstrate how its technologies form end-to-end visual solutions, from its RGB pure laser projection and LED video wall range to content management and processing technologies. “We are delighted to exhibit at Integrate Middle East. This is a key region for Christie and we’re seeing significant growth in the Middle East,” says Mahesh Singh, regional sales manager, Middle East, Christie. “It will be an excellent platform to showcase how our complete solutions can solve customer challenges and help our partners to deliver exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming attendees to our feature-packed stand at this inaugural show.” On show will be a selection of projectors from Christie’s R
Europe - KlingNet3 is a new flexible, cloud-compatible, lighting and visual control protocol for the future developed by InMusic Brand’s ArKaos for the entertainment industry. The whole ArKaos stand at the Prolight+Sound expo, featuring 50 fixtures, was running on a KlingNet3 network via MediaMaster control to demonstrate the stability and robustness of the system. KlingNet3 enables control of all parameters of a lighting fixture and is offered as a viable alternative to DMX. ArKaos’ KlingNet2 has been a major success over the last 12 years, developed for pixel-mapping of relevant lighting fixtures and widely implemented by most premium and well-known lighting manufacturers. However, this was limited to controlling only the intensity and colour pixel information of a fixture! KlingNet 3 offers major additional features like the auto-detection of fixtu
UK - DiGiCo has announced the launch of ‘the next generation of large format live audio production mixing consoles’. Quantum852 delivers ‘a massive leap forward in processing power’. It is neatly packaged with 1000 nit LCD screens for full daylight operation and a newly designed worksurface, giving users the confidence that, true to the DiGiCo ethos, Quantum852 has been designed not just for now, but for the future, says the company. Quantum852 also includes a raft of eco credentials. Its lightweight alloy construction reduces weight, which in turn helps mitigate its environmental impact during transportation. It has a reduced operating power, thermal cooling fans along with convection cooling and temperature dependent cooling. Further reducing Quantum852’s environmental footprint is the inclusion of sustainable and recyclable materials. Quantum852’s tech s
USA - Obsidian Control Systems is has introduced the Netron RP2, an intelligent two-way DMX power relay that serves as a protective device for lighting fixtures. The RP2 helps to increase efficiency by reducing power consumption, protecting sensitive equipment and prolonging the longevity of lighting systems. The unit is available and shipping from June 2023. The RP2 is configurable via an integrated OLED display and encoder with real-time status and power consumption feedback. It features optional smart power sequencing and DMX traffic detection to allow complete automation of fixture power based on DMX status. Simply turn the console on or off, and the system will follow along. An internal clock allows for independent standalone operation or automate the power outputs to specific days and times. For example, a system could be turned off every day at midnight to avoid
USA/Europe - City Theatrical now offers two standard Top Hats as beam control accessories designed to fit ETC High End Systems’ Halcyon Gold and Titanium lighting fixtures. These Top Hats were developed based on City Theatrical’s understanding of the special accessory needs of lighting professionals, and the high demand for this moving light fixture in the market. Each new Top Hat for High End Systems Halcyon is a beam control product that offers control of stray beams and light spill. City Theatrical’s engineers and craftspeople design and create beam shaping lighting accessories, like the new Top Hat for High End Halcyon Gold (P/N 2720) and Top Hat for High End Halcyon Titanium (P/N 2725), from their New Jersey-based factory. This product launch also includes a new Screw Kit for Top Hats for High End Halcyon fixtures (P/N 104-00792) to complement the products and ass
UK - Showtec has announced that a major software upgrade is now available for their Lampy DMX consoles, significantly improving and extending their functionality. The new V2 software promises MultiCell capabilities, a completely redesigned and improved user interface, a CIE colour picker, normally only found on much higher-end consoles, and much more. The new Showtec Lampy Re-Load 4 is an expansion kit that adds four universes to any Lampy V2. The Lampy V2 software promises a host of new features and improvements. The most significant upgrade is the addition of MultiCell capabilities, an important and handy feature when programming LED pixel bars or a complex show, for example. It allows you to easily manipulate multiple identical values within a fixture at the same time. To handle MultiCell, a new Fixture Editor is included in the new V2 software. Another new feature
UK - Harman’s JBL Professional and UK distributor Sound Technology has announced immediate UK availability of the JBL GSF3 and GSF6 Garden Ground Stake aimable full-range landscape speakers, and GSB8 and GSB12 Garden In-Ground Subwoofers. The compact, weather-resistant GSF Garden Full-Range landscape speakers provide fidelity and aimable coverage for a wide range of outdoor applications. GSF3 is a full-range two-way coax with a 3” low-frequency plus a tweeter. GSF6 is also a higher output two-way wide bandwidth coax, with a 6” low-frequency and a tweeter. In addition to the ground stake (which simply presses into the ground), the GSF3 and GSF6 include a versatile L-bracket to secure to horizontal surfaces such as decking, or vertical surfaces such as the sides of buildings and posts. The JBL GSB8 and GSB12 In-Ground 8-inch and 12-inch Landscape Subwoofers
Netherlands - Elation Professional is expanding its Fuze Series with the full-colour-spectrum Fuze Wash 500, a compact yet powerful LED Fresnel moving head fixture with zoom designed for theatre, television, events and a wide array of other precision lighting applications where a high-quality soft field of light is required. The Fuze Wash 500 is shipping now. The Fuze Wash 500 produces the soft field light that designers require when highlighting performers or scenery on stage. The unit offers full-spectrum performance from a 92+ CRI engine that utilizes a 500W five-colour homogenized LED array of red, green, blue, mint, and amber sources, the same colour system found in the Fuze Profile/Spot and Fuze MAX Profile/Spot for a calibrated colour match. The RGBMA engine, calibrated at a native colour temperature of 6500 Kelvin, emits diffused saturates and soft-
UK - HH Electronics has announced the launch of its MZ Series, a range of multi-zone install zone amplifiers, pre-amplifier, and wall controllers. The MZ Series suitable for commercial systems integrations across a wide variety of applications. At the heart of the range is the Origin multi-core platform. Its processor uses 56-bit floating point precision to ensure input routing, level controls and EQ settings introduce no digital artefacts and provide enhanced headroom. Configurable limiting per zone allows for mixing and matching both Hi Z and Low Z speakers, giving flexibility for multiple situations. Origin’s eco power saving allows for less than half a watt power consumption in standby mode, perfect for continuous usage whilst lowering energy consumption. Three robust, easily operable 1U rack amplifier models are available. The MZ-140D, 2 Zone, featuring two indi
UK - Artistic Licence is looking forward to exhibiting at PLASA Focus Leeds. As regulars at the show for many years, AL is returning this time as part of the Robe Lighting family, which also includes the architectural brand, Anolis. The focus this year is on product training. “We will be demonstrating our core commissioning and test tools, so come along and find out how it's done. All knowledge levels are welcome - from beginners who are just discovering the basics of DMX512, RDM or DALI, to power users with advanced configuration questions,” says Artistic Licence. Taking centre stage is the new product, Commissioner multi - a hand-held DMX512, RDM and DALI test and commissioning tool. It supports all three protocols, making it a versatile piece of equipment suitable for site use in many scenarios. Micro-Scope, the rugged DMX tester first launched in the 1
Germany - At Prolight+Sound 2023, Highlite International not only showed their latest entertainment solutions and innovations from Showtec, Infinity, DMT, DAP, Artecta and Showgear, but also demonstrated two impressive light shows. Highlite International has been attending the event for many years, as Prolight+Sound is an opportunity to meet many customers and suppliers to discuss the latest developments in the entertainment market. Highlite’s stand was the stage for a comprehensive presentation of a wide range of new products. Two live shows on their stand combined entertainment lighting from Showtec and Infinity, and audio solutions from Odin Audio Systems to create an immersive audience experience. Showtec exhibited their updated Lampy DMX console with V2 software, which promises a huge step forward in functionality with multicell capabilities, a new professional
UK - Sound Technology, Harman Professional distributor in the UK and ROI, has announced immediate shipping of the new JBL Professional SLP Series Sleek Low-Profile on-wall loudspeakers. The SLP12/T and SLP14/T full-range on-wall loudspeakers provide broad, consistent coverage in a sleek, low-profile enclosure. The SLP Series is a foundation for a range of applications featuring a 15-watt multi-tap transformer for use in 70V/100V systems and is switchable for direct 8-ohm operation. These compact-yet-robust speaker deliver clean, clear sound at any volume, featuring a JBL 3" driver with 40-watt power handling in the case of the SLP12/T and a JBL 4" driver with 50-Watt power handling in the case of the SLP14/T. Installation is fast and easy using the included slide-in wall bracket with 15° down-tilted coverage allowing mounting flush against a wall. An included rain cov
USA - Brompton Technology’s Tessera G1 receiver card won the Product of the Year Award, following a live awards ceremony on 18 April at the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The G1 marks a significant milestone for the industry by being the first-ever receiver card to support 10Gb Ethernet over fibre direct to the panel, says Brompton. It is capable of supporting one million pixels, ready for a new era of ultra-fine pixel pitch panels, but is also capable of driving panels at refresh rates up to 1,000 fps (frames per second). “Receiving The Product of the Year Award for our Tessera G1 is a proud moment for the entire Brompton team, as it validates the tireless efforts and unwavering commitment we put into developing G1,” concludes Richard Mead, CEO of Brompton. “With its ground-breaking capabilities, G1 has the potential to transform not only the live events and vi
USA - Kino Flo, a Chauvet Professional sister brand, won the 2023 NAB Show Product of the Year award for its new Mimik 120. This full spectrum image-based lighting tile mirrors video content while applying a very high tonal and colour rendering range. As a result, it delivers extended spectral bandwidth and cinematic colour fidelity when lighting talent and set elements in virtual production environments. Utilising Kino Flo’s patented Matchmakker technology, Mimik 120 translates an incoming RGB video signal into five individual emitters (warm white, cool white, red, green and blue), generating synchronised foreground lighting that creates the utmost realism on virtual sets. The new tiles output an impressive 10,000 NITs, far surpassing the 800 – 1,200 NITS output of typical LED screens. They also have the capability to shoot up to 960 frames per second and offer as
Germany - A raft of new products are being shown by the Neutrik Group’s Neutrik, Rean and Contrik brands at Prolight+Sound this year. These include new and extended product ranges from the group’s latest brands, as well as continuing expansion of some of its most recognizable product lines, incorporating a breadth of applications for power, audio, video, lighting and data. Among advanced power solutions being featured on the booth are the new grey / blue colour coded Neutrik powerCON XXA / XXB lockable, rugged power connectors. With discrete power-in and power-out keying, and a new ergonomic design, featuring an easy to assemble slip-proof two-compound moulded housing (with the strain relief mechanically locking with the insert to align with the housing), they are certified as complying with the latest relevant worldwide device safety regulations for mains supply connect
Germany - Ayrton is revealing a number of new products at Prolight+Sound 2023 in Frankfurt (Hall 12.0 Stand D74). The lighter the machine, the more versatile it can be. Weighing only 28.5kg, Rivale Profile has been designed to push limits and is Ayrton’s most versatile luminaire to date. Equipped with a 160mm frontal lens and a brand new 450W high-efficiency LED module, calibrated at 6500K with a luminous flux of 27,000 lumens, Rivale Profile can produce an ultra-intensive beam of 4° - close to that of Ayrton’s famous "LT" versions – with a 13:1 zoom ratio and a zoom range of 4° to 52°. A new high-definition progressive CMY colour mixing system allows a perfect reproduction of pastel colours. A variable Deep RED channel optimizes the colour rendering index at low levels and offers a progressive red with a high level of saturation for specific needs. A
Germany - Claypaky will feature a number of newly-released products at this year’s Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt this week, including first showings of Skylos and Sharpy-X-Spot. The Skylos is a-versatile and weather-resistant fixture, billed as ‘much more than just a classic searchlight’. The Skylos offers dense, solid beams of light and ever-greater light output. It fits a custom 300W white light laser source, which provides a parallel, uniform beam. The beam pours out from a large 300mm front lens, specifically designed in Claypaky’s R&D department and it is uniform and parallel, with no visible hotspots. The beam angle can be adjusted from 0.5° to 5°. Also making its world debut is Arolla Aqua, Claypaky's top-of-the-range weather-resistant light. It is a workhorse with IP66 rating and technical and construction features which were ‘once unimaginable fo
USA - ClearOne has announced the immediate availability of several new features for its BMA 360 microphones, Converge Pro 2 (CP2) family of digital signal processing mixers (DSPs), and intuitive Console AI configuration software. The new features include customisable beam pointing for ClearOne’s BMA 360 ceiling tile microphone, native camera tracking in the CP2 DSP mixer, and chairman gating ducking. These new features are accessible and configurable through the latest release of Console AI configuration software, now available for download. According to ClearOne CEO Derek Graham, the new features enable integrators to deliver more responsive solutions to suit every client’s unique needs, while providing the superior flexibility and ease of use often demanded in modern business and educational settings. “We’re providing these key enhancements to increase
USA - ETC’s flagship Eos lighting control family grows more powerful with every free software release. Eos v3.2 - the latest major update brings powerful tools to quickly adjust fixture-, device- and session-level settings, as well as ‘massive expansions’ in the Augment3d programming environment. As modern lighting systems grow to encompass more and more controllers and devices, easy access to network configuration controls is paramount. Eos v3.2 brings several key settings from the shell into the Eos application proper, allowing them to be saved in the show file and adjusted in real time without leaving your session or stopping output. Device settings are also now stored in profiles within the show file, allowing you to bind devices for quicker configuration. With the template file feature, easily starting from a known point is as simple as starting a new show.
Germany - Australian power and lighting control specialist LSC Control Systems will launch a new product at PL+S. Visitors to the booth will be able to view Nexen - a fully featured 4-port, DINrail-mounting ethernet/DMX node - for the first time. This five-module wide DIN unit is housed in a robust UL94-VO rated ABS plastic body, and offers 10/100MB autosensing RJ45 ethernet, four individually isolated DMX512A ports (RJ45) with configurable RDM and HTP merge per port, and optional RJ45 or hard-wired connector options. Each port can be configured as Input or Output, with RDM enabled or disabled, and configuration can be carried out via LSC’s HOUSTON X software. Powered by PoE or 9-24V DC, the unit gives clear indication of power, network connection, network speed, port mode and signal present. Other features include compatibility with Art-Net (1, 2, 3 and 4), sACN, DM
Germany - CAST Group of Companies is set to introduce BlackTrax-One or BT-1 in Frankfurt. This real-time tracking solution is designed for all sorts of single-tracking integration needs, with its portability, affordability, customisation options, and expandable features. BT-1 is a compact tracking system powerhouse re-engineered to bring big show effects and automation to smaller production budgets. It packs the same precision and control capabilities as the original BT System, in an easily portable kit, and is available at a price point within reach for most production companies, says CAST. BT-1 improves market access to tracking technology for small to medium size projects such as corporate events, theatrical shows, television productions, concerts, VR experiences, and theme parks. “We are extremely proud of BlackTrax’ BT-1 product," said Stuart Green, CEO
