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USA - Chauvet Professional continues to usher in a new era of colour mixing opportunities in wash lighting with the introduction of the Ovation B-1965FC. Like its predecessors, the Ovation B-2805FC and B-565FC, the new 1.2m batten utilises a RGBA-Lime colour mixing system, allowing designers to create a richer and broader range of colours as well as brighter whites.
“The Ovation B-1965FC gives us a complete range of batten washes with RGBA-Lime colour mixing,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO of Chauvet. “Designers immediately appreciated the brighter output and more realistic colour washes they could achieve with our Ovation B-2805FC and B-565FC and they can expect the same from our latest batten. Lime fits into the optimal wavelength for the human eye, which is critical to the performance of these fixtures.”
Powered by 196 RGBL LEDs, the Ovation B-1965FC has an illu

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UK/USA - City Theatrical’s new DMXcat multi-function test tool recently received two prestigious awards in one week, first gaining the Lighting Product of the Year award at the ABTT Theatre Show in London on 6 June, and them receiving the Live Design Lighting Product of the Year award from Live Design magazine in New York City on 12 June.
City Theatrical‘s DMXcat makes it easy for anyone to control, analyse, or test any DMX lighting fixture, whether it’s a simple LED PAR or a complex moving light. The system consists of a small hardware dongle and a suite of mobile applications.
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USA - At InfoComm Orlando, the d&b booth offered a quick and easy insight into the company’s systematic way of thinking. Two distinct sections – one for mobile solutions, one for installation – focused on flexible, compatible components for a world of dynamic audio demands, with application-tailored functionality and design to match.
The new installation point sources 24S and 21S-SUB showcased the combined effect of style and sonic quality. With a frequency response extending from 55 Hz to 18 kHz, these flexible loudspeakers are an ideal all-in-one solution for live performance spaces, houses of worship, multipurpose centres and sports facilities.
Furthermore, the elegant xC-Series columns showed integrators facing even the most challenging acoustic conditions that intelligibility is possible without compromising sensitive interiors. Alongside, the 10D instal

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UK - The new Christie DHD1075-GS and Christie DWU1075-GS 10,000 ISO lumen laser phosphor projectors combine many of the potent features from the Christie HS Series, including more powerful grid-based warping and blending with Christie BoldColor Technology, all in a compact form-factor. With both projectors, Christie continues to ensure that sophisticated, high brightness projection is accessible to the more budget-conscious user at a low cost of ownership.
Whether used in fixed installations or event staging, the DHD1075-GS and DWU1075-GS are durable, rugged and built for extended, heavy use over a period of many years while delivering super-quiet operation and a powerful, vivid presentation, says the company.
“Significantly more advanced than original GS models, we’re taking 1DLP to higher levels of brightness, and image quality using Christie BoldColor Technolog

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USA - Today, at InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, Shure has announced the extension of its line of MX395 Microflex Low Profile Boundary Microphones. With the latest line extension, users now have the option of choosing any mic colour (white, alluminium, or black) and any polar pattern (cardioid, omnidirectional, or bidirectional), with or without an integral bi-colour LED light ring. With the ability to indicate the microphone’s mute status, the LED light ring is controlled by logic signals from an automatic mixer or room control system.
MX395 is a table microphone for situations where minimal presence is of high priority. The ultra-discreet boundary mic delivers exceptional sound quality in multiple colors and coverage patterns. Suitable for meeting rooms, these microphones deliver “excellent sound pickup while barely being noticed”. The product line extension is intended to

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USA - Danley Sound Labs will introduce the newest member of the stadium-grade Jericho Horn family, the J6-42, at InfoComm 2017. The new J6-94 Jericho Horn uses Danley’s new Paraline High Density (PHD) technology to deliver 6-8dB more output and lower lows than the J3-64. Its narrow, well-defined 40x20 beamwidth and small footprint make the J6-42 a solution for end-fired scoreboard hangs or any situation where long throws and high output are paramount.
Using Danley’s patented technologies, the J6-42 combines eight 1.4-inch drivers, eight 6-inch drivers, and eight 10-inch drivers into a single phase-coherent, point-source output.
“In terms of audio purity, output, and efficiency, the Danley J6-42 would be the ideal solution at any price,” said Mike Hedden, president/CEO of Danley Sound Labs. “But compared to anything else that could even come close, the J6-42 i

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USA - InfoComm 2017 sees Yamaha Commercial Audio launching several significant new products in its Commercial Installation Solutions (CIS) range, including paging stations, flexible control options and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) L2 switches.
Used together, Yamaha’s advanced MRX7-D signal processor and XMV power amplifiers deliver audio networking solutions for large scale applications, such as retail centres and factories. Complementing these products, the new CIS items mean that smart, flexible paging systems can be easily installed and comprehensively monitored
The PGM1 is a paging station which can be used to provide multiple remote paging locations on an MRX7-D/MTX5-D Dante network. Up to four PGM1 units can be connected per system, with eight buttons on the unit able to be assigned to any functions, with output destinations and input sources programmed via Yamaha

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USA - Audio-Technica is to debut its ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer at InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, this week. Featuring an intuitive user interface, echo-cancelling and flexible web remote functionality, the ATDM-0604 is a six-channel automatic mixer designed for meetings, conferences, soft codec applications, courtroom proceedings, radio and TV broadcasts and other applications involving the use of multiple microphones or other media inputs.
Audio-Technica’s SmartMixer technology allows channels to be mixed automatically in gate or gain sharing mode ensuring consistent, high-quality audio output from all inputs in a setup without the introduction of feedback, excessive ambient noise or comb filtering.
Controls and LED indicators on the mixer’s front panel allow users to easily adjust input/output and gain levels; set and recall presets; turn on/off phantom power, low-

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USA - Dynacord is presenting two new dual-channel power amplifier series at InfoComm 2017: the L Series and the C Series. Dynacord professional audio systems have been proven in countless applications, including venues for many of the largest entertainment and sporting events. Coinciding with Dynacord’s 70th anniversary, these amplifiers will be available globally.
Both amplifier series comprise a powerful linear amp design with a best-in-class feature set that brings real professional performance to a new, more accessible price point. A new, powerful and easy-to-use software tool allows full configuration, control, and supervision of sound systems with multiple amplifiers. The software will be available on Dynacord’s website.
Sophisticated circuitry and bulletproof, high-performance voltage handling give the user peace of mind; the amplifiers and connected loudspe

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UK - Doughty Engineering's Three Position Tank Trap has been awarded the ABTT Engineering Product of the Year Award at this year's show.
The new piece of kit enables rigging to be built close to a wall, in the corner of a room or near to an obstruction. It has a detachable receiver suitable for 48mm barrel, which may be fitted to any of the three mounting points, which are located in the centre as per a standard tank trap, at the edge and in the corner.
The judging panel, which comprised an experienced group of working practitioners and industry peers, commented: "The mark of a good product is if, on first observation, the question raised is 'Why has this never been made before?' and Doughty Engineering's Three Position Tank Trap certainly achieves this. With a neat storage and transportation system and flexible mounting details, much of the manual handling issues asso

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USA - MATRIX Labs will debut its all-new MATRIX Voice at InfoComm 2017. The IoT dev board, able to equip any commercial project with voice-control functionality, will be available for demo at AdMobilize Booth #784 in the Orlando Convention Centre.
The introduction of MATRIX Voice to the global commercial AV industry comes on the heels of a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $94,000 – exceeding its original goal of $5,000.
“The success we experienced crowdfunding MATRIX Voice is a testament to its versatility, affordability, and ease-of-use. Any project, large or small, commercial or residential, can now be infused with voice control functionality in a way like never before,” said Rodolfo Saccoman, MATRIX Labs and AdMobilize co-founder and CEO. “There is proven demand for voice control and voice recognition functionality. With MATRIX Voice, integra

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USA - Christie has announced Christie Terra, a line-up of new products to help customers leverage the benefits of the Software Defined Video over Ethernet (SDVoE) Alliance, which promises a standardized approach to maximize the scale, scope and user-experience of AV-over-IP system architecture and performance.
Comprising an expanding line-up of transmitters, receivers and control hardware and software, Christie Terra solutions enable the design and integration of SDVoE-compliant systems that are simple, flexible, highly-scalable and affordable.
Built on standardized SDVoE technology, Christie Terra solutions support video formats up to 4K at 60Hz and provide unprecedented performance capabilities transporting and processing of uncompressed, zero-frame latency, artefact-free video over affordable 10G Ethernet components. Christie Terra will be on exhibit in booth 2553

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USA - Atlona and QSC have announced a collaboration to co-develop plug-ins for the Q-SYS Platform. These plug-ins provide networked audio stream compatibility with Atlona OmniStream AVoIP products, and offer direct system control for CLSO Series video switchers. This integration will be on display in the QSC booth (#5645) and Atlona booth (#3961) at InfoComm 2017 this week.
The OmniStream plug-in allows the Q-SYS Platform to ingest a direct audio stream from encoders as it does for any other input, and Q-SYS can process, route and mix those audio channels anywhere on the network. The CLSO Series plug-in enables direct control of switcher operations from within Q-SYS user control interface.
“Atlona is an ideal partner for QSC as they offer a solid and reliable video distribution infrastructure that pairs perfectly with Q-SYS,” says Mike Brandes, product manager, ins

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USA - Debuting this week at InfoComm, ADJ Group of Companies will launch Avante Audio – A new professional audio brand that “offers both sonic and aesthetic beauty – at attainable prices in order to provide the greatest possible audio experience for its users”.
Avante Audio launches with the Achromic Series, a complete range of active loudspeaker cabinets that offer powerful output, detailed audio clarity, built-in DSP, and sleek exterior designs. Created for musicians, bands, houses of worship, audio production companies and rental houses, the Achromic Series speakers are equally suited to permanent installation as they are to one-off and touring productions, says the company.
The Achromic Series comprises three full-range loudspeaker options, the 10-inch A10, 12-inch A12, and 15-inch A15.
All three models feature a Bi-Amped, high efficiency fan cooled C

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USA - At InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, TMB will be featuring their new Nuri*Lites LED fixture range, now in stock and ready to ship.
Debuted at last year’s LDI show, the Nuri*Lites range includes a selection of reliable LED fixtures that won’t break the bank. Already well known for being “Way Better Than Darkness,” Nuri*Lites, work-horse fixtures intended for the rental market, are offered in RGB, RGBW, RGBAW-UV, and Variable White versions. RGBW outdoor fixtures include the Hurricane wash, and the Manhattan wash with built-in W-DMX wireless, both IP 65 rated and ideal for illuminating structures and large areas indoors or out.
The Daiquiri features a high-intensity, broad and quick zoom, with a body shape designed to keep cabling out of sight. The classic Martini is a variable white LED PAR, tunable from 2800 to 6500K. The RGBAW-UV Highball offers a very full col

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USA - As part of the continued development of the Event Master screen management systems, Barco has introduced two next-generation 4K60p video interface cards. With the new 4K tri-combo input and output cards, single cable 4K60p is supported via DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0 and 12G SDI.
4K tri-combi I/O card for Event Master with full 4K@60 4:4:4 12-bit processing at low latency and a rugged modular design that supports easy field upgrade, Barco’s family of advanced screen management processors - the Event Master series - have become the de facto high performance processing solution for rental and staging.
The Event Master processors, E2, S3-4K and EX, have proven to be extremely flexible, supporting powerful scalable solutions for shows of all sizes. Whether supporting multiple smaller shows with single units, or combining multiple processors to support the needs of a

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Europe - – L-Acoustics and DiGiCo have jointly announced that L-Acoustics’ L-ISA Source Control functionality is now natively integrated into DiGiCo’s SD range of mixing consoles, adding L-ISA’s object-based mixing technology to the console’s control surface.
L-ISA, which stands for Immersive Sound Art, is a breakthrough in immersive audio technology, combining L-Acoustics’ industry-leading sound design and loudspeaker systems with sophisticated processing tools to create a hyper-realistic experience for audiences at live shows, creative events and private residences.
For L-ISA Live applications, the seamless integration of L-ISA Source Control into the DiGiCo SD-Series means that sound engineers will be able to use a familiar workflow on an industry-leading console to manage immersive environments easily and intuitively. With the L-ISA / DiGiCo integration

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USA - ADJ will showcase 11 brand new products at this year’s InfoComm trade show in Orlando, Florida, with a particular emphasis on new products with WiFLY DMX, battery-powered, and IP-rated fixtures.
Alongside the rest of the company’s range of professional lighting, video, and effects products, the ADJ team will introduce show visitors to a new IP-rated video panel, a new IP-rated UV Par, a new series of battery-powered up-lighters, two classic par cans powered by LED, and a new collection of professional effects generators.
ADJ will introduce the latest new addition to the AV range, the AV4IP. Designed for outdoor or indoor applications, the AV4IP offers the same build quality, reliability, and affordability as the other models in the AV series but with an IP rating (IP65 on the front, IP54 on the back) that makes it suitable for use in any weather conditions. <

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USA - At the 2017 InfoComm Convention in Orlando, Focusrite will be displaying its full range of RedNet and Red audio network interfaces, suitable for contractors and system integrators working in live sound, house-of-worship, corporate A/V, rental houses, municipalities and more, at its exhibition booth, #6560.
Focusrite will be demonstrating its RedNet range, based around Audinate's industry standard Dante protocol. It is composed of a suite of modular Ethernet audio interfaces, combining renowned Focusrite audio quality with the internet-age flexibility of Ethernet.
RedNet’s seamless interoperability with Pro Tools|HDX, MADI, and other Dante-enabled products will be on display for visitors to check out, and Focusrite product specialists will be on hand, demonstrating RedNet’s quality and flexibility using simple, cost effective Ethernet audio-over-IP technology

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Germany - HK Audio has introduced a new series of high-performance active speakers – Linear 3 – and has added two new active models to the Linear Sub family of subwoofers.
Linear 3 delivers “top-notch sound for bands and DJs in every scenario”, offering balanced, high definition sound, impressive low-end, clear speech reproduction, and advanced DSP technology, all packaged in a strong and confident design.
The first members of the Linear 3 family are the 12”/1” L3 112 FA, the 15”/1” L3 115 FA and the multipurpose 12”/1” L3 112 XA – which functions both as a top and as an onstage monitor.
The technology behind Linear 3 makes it simple for performers to achieve great audio results every time, even if they have no sound engineer or a thorough pro audio knowledge themselves. Four EQ presets – Bass Boost, Flat (LF), Flat (HMF) and Contour, two

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USA - Bose Professional has announced the introduction of its Panaray MSA12X Modular Steerable Array Loudspeaker.
The self-powered Panaray MSA12X features a slim, unobtrusive acoustic design with 12 full-range 2.25-inch transducers (with 75 Hz - 14 kHz response) in a columnar line array configuration, to provide “consistent audio levels with outstanding vocal intelligibility and full-range music reinforcement in acoustically challenging spaces”.
The MSA12X model includes 12 internal power amplifiers (50 watts per channel; total 600-watt rated power) and onboard DSP to allow digital control and beam steering of array vertical coverage patterns. Proprietary Articulated Array configuration allows wide, 160-degree horizontal coverage. Independent level and EQ control is supported for two separate beams per array, and onboard memory stores up to 10 user-selectable pres

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UK - Allen & Heath has added the portable DX168 expander rack to its dLive digital mixing system, offering further remote IO options to the range.
DX168 features 16 XLR mic inputs and 8 XLR line outputs, and communicates with the dLive system via Allen & Heath’s proprietary 96kHz DX protocol over CAT5e cable, allowing cable runs of up to 100m between the dLive system and the unit.
In Redundant mode, dual cable redundant connections can be made to dLive S Class hardware as well as non-redundant single cable connections to S Class and C Class systems. Alternatively, in Cascade mode (available in upcoming firmware 1.60), up to six DX168 units can be connected to any dLive S Class or dLive C Class system allowing up to 96 remote inputs and 48 remote outputs.
The DX168 comes in a robust stage box format, with hard-wearing rubber bumpers and a carry handle fo

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UK - The latest release of DMX-Workshop - a powerful, free software package for managing Art-Net networks - is now available for download from the Artistic Licence website.
Developed by Artistic Licence - the company that invented Art-Net - DMX-Workshop is a network management, analysis, configuration and diagnostics tool. The latest version has some new features, and is optimised for Windows 10 (although it remains compatible with Windows XP, 7 and 8).
Based on customer feedback, the designers have added automated configuration the first time DMX-Workshop is run. This application will detect whether you are running on an account with a high enough privilege level and warn if not (DMX-Workshop needs administrator privileges). It also automatically opens routes through the firewall for ICMP and UDP messages. Additionally it will search all available network interfaces a

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UK - Representatives and consultants from the UK’s theatre, broadcast and live sound, corporate AV and installed sound industries gathered at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in May for a technical preview of Shure’s new flagship wireless microphone system, Axient Digital.
Announced at NAB in April, Axient Digital takes the crystal-clear audio performance, rock-solid wireless operation, automatic interference detection and avoidance, and transmitter remote control and monitoring features offered by Shure's previous analogue Axient wireless systems, and builds these features into a scalable system with an ultra-low-latency, high-channel-density digital RF engine at its core, offering AES256 encryption and advanced connectivity as standard.
Demand for the RADA preview of the new system, which replaces Shure’s existing Axient and UHF-R wireless microp
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