USA - Meyer Sound has announced that its Galileo Galaxy network platform has been certified by the AVnu Alliance as fully compliant with the open AVB/TSN networking protocols developed through IEEE.

AVnu certification assures consultants, system designers and rental company operators that Meyer Sound systems based around GALAXY can be integrated into larger networked audio and video systems involving input, playback and processing components from multiple manufacturers.

"Galaxy processors were designed from the outset to function as keystone components in the large-scale networked sound reinforcement systems of the future," comments John McMahon, Meyer Sound's vice president of solutions and strategy. "For over a decade the Galileo platform has won acceptance as the 'go-to' loudspeaker processing system, and now Galaxy's AVnu certification ensures that these capabilities c

Australia - ARX Systems has announced it has recently licensed Audinate's Dante digital-media networking technology from Audinate.

ARX's managing director Colin Park said, "We've incorporated Dante

The Netherlands - Atlona will introduce two new products for addressing AV integration-related challenges at the forthcoming ISE 2017 show, both specifically for AV systems with HDR (high dynamic range) video as well as 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling.

To be presented at Stand 5-S92 at the Amsterdam RAI, the new Atlona Etude Sync (AT-ETU-SYNC) and AT-HDR-M2C resolve AV system design and installation issues frequently encountered with audio and video format compatibility, signal integrity, and EDID communication. Both products are HDCP 2.2 compliant and support HDMI 2.0 data rates up to 18 Gbps.

"Our customers have always looked to Atlona for simple yet very effective solutions whenever a problem may arise during system design or on-site installation," said Joshua Castro, product manager, Atlona. "With the increasing popularity and demand for 4K and HDR video, we

Portugal - NEXT-proaudio has added to its subwoofer options with the LAs418 2x4ohm, a new version of the current subwoofer LAs418. Housing two long excursion and very high power 18" drivers, this subwoofer has been designed to offer ultra-low frequencies at a very high SPL delivering magnificent precision and punch at incredible pressure levels.

The cabinet volume with optimized port tuning featuring high peak-to peak excursion capability, is capable to deliver true sub performance down to 24Hz at -10dB. Providing low frequency resolution and a maximum SPL of 143.8dB in a 94kg, front loaded, bass reflex enclosure and measuring 516mmx920mmx1030mm (HxDxW), the new subwoofer version incorporates 8 handles and rigging system.

Housed within a multi-laminate birch plywood enclosure and finished in textured black semi-matte coating, the LAs418 2x4ohm can be deployed in either sta

The Netherlands - At this year's Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Amsterdam, Fohhn Audio will preview the latest technical updates to its Beam Steering loudspeakers and shows the most recent developments in its digital amplifier technology (Hall 7, Stand 7-H190).

As part of an ongoing digital development strategy, Fohhn will introduce the next generation of its award-winning Linea Focus loudspeaker systems with Beam Steering capability. The latest models are to be equipped as standard with both digital AES/EBU- and Fohhn AIREA inputs. They will also be available with optional inputs for Dante or Optocore - as well as analogue XLR inputs if required.

With Fohhn's new DI-Series, show visitors can take a closer look at the German manufacturer's latest developments in digital amplifier technology. These Class-D, DSP amplifiers will be equipped with the same analogue and digi

USA - At NAMM 2017, Sennheiser and Neumann will expand their live performance and monitoring portfolios with the introduction of several new products.

Sennheiser and Neumann launches at NAMM 2017 will see Sennheiser launch XS Wireless 1, a series of six wireless microphone sets for the budget-conscious user looking for exceptional ease of use and fast set-up. The audio specialist will also preview XS Wireless 2, which will become available later in 2017 and take the benefits of XSW 1 further.

Also, the renowned evolution wireless 300 G3 and 500 G3 series will be expanded with new A1 frequency variants (470 to 516 MHz) for the USA and Canada. For those who love to use their monitoring headphones for listening to music, too, Sennheiser will be launching an ideal and affordable solution - the new HD 200 Pro headphones.

Neumann.Berlin will launch the brand new KH 80 DSP mo

USA - HK Audio has unveiled Lucas Nano 602, the latest and most affordable member of their Lucas Nano 600 series of professional, portable PA systems.

Lucas Nano 602 is a compact PA for any musician or DJ who prefers to use their own external mixer. Featuring one stereo input, it delivers the Lucas Nano family's standard "professional sound to go", and can be set up for its optimized use as a 2.1 stereo system in seconds. It also combines easily and quickly with any other 600 series Nano to form a powerful Twin Stereo system where even more power is required.

Weighing in at just 16.3 kg/36 lbs, Lucas Nano 602 can be transported in just one hand, with the satellites mounted inside the subwoofer. And despite its small size, it houses a number of g HK Audio technologies. These include the Multicell Transformer, which delivers the quality performance of a large high-frequency

USA - At the 2017 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, Shure has announced GLX-D Advanced Digital Wireless products and accessories. The latest addition to the GLX-D Digital Wireless line, the new GLX-D Advanced Digital Wireless is an enhanced suite of products, including the GLX-D Advanced Frequency Manager, rack mount receiver system, remote antennas, and accessories.

Whether used to outfit live and event venues, educational institutions or auditoriums with multiple wireless system requirements, GLX-D Advanced Digital Wireless products provide the best-sounding, easiest multi-system wireless experience, says the company.

GLX-D Advanced creates the opportunity for to benefit from notable GLX-D features, including exceptional digital audio, automatic frequency management, and intelligent rechargeable batteries. Using the new Frequency Manager, GLX-D Advanced users can seamlessly a

USA - Dynaudio PRO has announced its latest addition to the LYD studio monitor range. The new LYD 48 features a three-way speaker design, coupling an 8" and a 4" woofer with a 1" tweeter, making them well suited for nearfield as well as midfield monitor applications. It will be available as white and black, as the original LYD range, but also in a classic all-black version.

"We are very excited to now add a bigger brother to the LYD range," says Sebastian Rodens, product manager for Dynaudio's PRO division. "This new three-way monitor shares many of the same benefits as the original LYD range, including significant low-volume precision. Obviously, the new three-way is even more powerful and brings audio precision to your passion regardless of whether you produce electronic music, rock, jazz, classical or any other genre - and at any listening volume."

Each of the woofers a

USA - At NAMM 2017, Auralex Acoustics kicked off the celebrations to mark its 40th anniversary. As part of this landmark event, Auralex will be offering special limited-edition commemorative products, exclusive value-added rebates, and other surprises for loyal Auralex dealers and end users.

Eric Smith, company founder and president, began the Auralex journey in 1977. He recalls, "I was 17 years old, and I applied for a job at the number-one FM radio station in Indiana, a powerhouse 50,000-Watt operation. I became acutely aware of how poor the acoustics in the control room were, just as they were in other radio facilities I found myself in subsequently.

"At the same time, I had a mobile and nightclub DJ business, where I was designing DJ systems. I was using a well-known acoustical treatment for these DJ rigs, but it would crumble, falling onto the records as they were spi

USA - In conjunction with the release of the new 3124V, API has announced its new 3124MV Microphone Preamp. The 3124MV is essentially the same unit as the 3124mb+, but it provides two important additional features. First, the 3124MV offers front panel Variable Output Level Control, an extremely valuable addition given today's professional workflow. "This is a feature long requested by the pro audio community, and we're happy to provide it in the 3124MV," says API's president Larry Droppa.

Second, the 3124MV adds a switchable 3:1 output transformer selection, also on the front panel. "The 3:1 Output Transformer selection switch allows the user to alter how much gain comes from the different stages," explains API's director of engineering Todd Humora. "Do you want more transformer gain, or do you want more 2520 gain, or both? You can choose exactly what you prefer, and then use

USA - At NAMM 2017, Audio-Technica displayed its ATM350a Microphone Systems. Offering crisp, clear, well-balanced response even in very high SPL applications, the ATM350a Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone comes in six specially designed systems that provide discreet, rock-solid mounting solutions for a host of instruments, including woodwinds, strings, brass, percussion, drums and piano.

Following in the footsteps of the popular ATM350, the ATM350a is capable of handling 159 dB max SPL, a 10 dB increase over its predecessor. This allows the mic to cope with an even greater range of extremely powerful, dynamic sound sources. Like the ATM350, the new mic features a cardioid polar pattern that reduces side and rear pickup and protects against feedback. The mic's in-line power module incorporates a switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter to help control undesired ambient noise.

The Netherlands - Peerless-AV will be showcasing its new Xtreme Outdoor IR Touch Overlay in Hall 12, Stand E57, at ISE 2017.

The touch overlay (IRTO49-100/IRTO55-100) is now available to order with Peerless-AV's 49" and 55" Xtreme Outdoor Displays or can be purchased as an interactive upgrade option for existing 49" and 55" Xtreme displays and kiosk solutions already installed in hospitality, entertainment and transportation environments.

A new product category for Peerless-AV, the Xtreme Outdoor IR Touch Overlay responds to growing demand for a simple, scalable solution for adding interactivity to outdoor displays. Tested to IP65/NEMA 4X standards, the touch overlay provides protection against water and dust. Using the incorporated infrared technology it is capable of responding to 10 simultaneous point of touch and can detect any input drive, including gloved or bare fin

The Netherlands - LEDBlade - the new generation LED strip, visual technology system - is showcased at this year's ISE exhibition on stand K190 in hall 14. LEDBlade creates depth of space or three-dimensionality; it enhances edges, expands the visual area or links together to create any geometric design. LEDBlade adds extra dynamic to the video design toolkit.

In addition to the original LEDBlade Stripe, which will be available for demonstration on stand, LEDBlade has also announced the launch of the new LEDBlade Curve. ISE2017 will be the first opportunity in Europe to view the LEDBlade Curve, which expands the already vast creative possibilities of LEDBlade.

LEDBlade Curves can be used in any combination together, as well as in conjunction with LEDBlade Stripes. Both the LEDBlade Stripe and the LEDBlade Curve use the same cabling and power options and are IP-rated for ind

The Netherlands - Genelec will be showcasing its audio-over-IP (AoIP) solution on stand 3-A119 at Integrated Systems Europe 2017. Genelec will demonstrate an array of its 8430A IP studio monitors using an AES67 stream, which will be played through multiple AoIP-systems using Ravenna, LiveWire+ and Dante protocols. The showcase will allow visitors to get to grips with the technology and highlight the flexibility offered by Genelec's solution.

"At Genelec we feel that it is important to highlight the real-life benefits of the 8430A IP and the open standard AES67, and what it now offers," says Siamäk Naghian, managing director, Genelec. "AoIP has been a hot topic in the industry for years and we are excited to now be able to fully de

Germany - German music industry powerhouses HK Audio and König & Meyer are joining forces from 2017. HK Audio's renowned range of pro audio systems will - as of spring 2017 - benefit from a range of accessories tailor-made in Germany by König & Meyer.

The first available product is the Stereo Stand Add-On option for the compact Lucas Nano 600 series systems, which was introduced at the 2017 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim last week, with more to follow over the coming months.

The Netherlands - Cymatic Audio has announced the addition of Dante compatibility to the AudioLan option card for the uTrack24 multitrack recorder, player and interface.

The AudioLan option card is the ultimate audio networking solution for uTrack24, bypassing the need for expensive infrastructure with proprietary routers and switchers. Natively supporting RAVENNA as well as the new AES67 standard, the AudioLan card enables you to integrate your uTrack24 seamlessly into RAVENNA environments as well as any other AES67-compliant networks

Cymatic Audio continues to enhance connectivity options with the imminent release of a firmware update specifically targeting integration into AES67-compliant Dante networks and the management of its AES67-streams directly in the Dante connection manager.

Thanks to AudioLan you can feed 24 channels from the audio network (be it RAVENNA,

The Netherlands - At ISE 2017 in Amsterdam, Austrian AV manufacturer AV Stumpfl will present new high performance media playout solutions, in addition to introducing "ground-breaking new projection screen systems".

Visitors to the AV Stumpfl stand 1-H6 will be able to see the following products in action:

The powerful Wings Engine RAW media server is the only server of its type capable of playing out four simultaneous streams of uncompressed 4K content at 60fps, which has made ithousehold name in different branches of the AV industry in record time. RAW servers can also display video content using a full 12-bit colour space, delivering more colour information than the current media server standard.

The Wings Engine Stage is an acclaimed and technologically advanced media server system featuring a solid hardware platform, automatic camera based softedge and warping cali

UK / USA - This year, DiGiCo celebrates 15 years of manufacturing digital mixing consoles. It has enjoyed phenomenal success, with the D5 Live establishing both the company and the concept of digital mixing. The SD Series followed, delivering a powerful new way of working, with the flagship SD7 becoming the market leader. In 2015, it launched the affordable S Series with a new, modern workflow. In 2016, it introduced Stealth Core 2 software, which multiplied the power of the SD range of consoles exponentially. Now, at the very beginning of 2017, it has unveiled Project Vulcan, the new SD12.

The SD12 is the culmination of everything that DiGiCo has learned over the last decade and a half and encapsulates the best features of both the SD and S Series. Utilising the latest generation of Super FPGA, it is compact in size, but delivers the power and capability that is now synonymou

The Netherlands - Compatibility and interoperability is key for d&b, who will launch an amplifier plug-in for the Peavey MediaMatrix NION DSP and nControl PC at the ISE Amsterdam exhibition in February 2017.

This latest push by the German loudspeaker system manufacturer to improve third party integration makes a complete d&b sound reinforcement system accessible via any MediaMatrix control method, and completely interoperable with the MediaMatrix networking approach. It follows plug-ins for the QSC Q-SYS control system and Beckhoff automation and control technology.

MediaMatrix is a networked DSP and control system that is scalable, efficient and exactly tailored to the needs of the user. Integration with MediaMatrix allows system designers to achieve high performance d&b sound quality in installation applications that require detailed, customized remote control features.<

The Netherlands - Philips Lighting has announced the latest addition to its Philips Vari-Lite range of intelligent, high-performance entertainment fixtures - the VL6000 Beam.

After setting the trend for hybrid luminaires with the Philips Vari-Lite VL4000 BeamWash, Philips Entertainment Lighting is leading the way again with a new generation of beam light. Hailed as a 'revolutionary essential', the Philips VL6000 Beam is a feature-rich, mid-air effects light with a large 19" front aperture. It uses a new exclusive Philips ellipsoid reflector array system, producing a retro style searchlight effect from a high output column of light with a tight, 6.4° beam angle.

Reminiscent of the much-loved and iconic Philips Vari-Lite VL5 with its distinctive look, the Philips VL6000 Beam merges a plethora of new features with handpicked Philips Vari-Lite favourites to offer designers

USA - ETC now has a new way to connect with end users and lighting and rigging professionals around the globe, thanks to the introduction of the company's new blog, called et cetera...

The blog came from a desire for a platform to share the interesting projects, ideas and accomplishments that ETC encounters every day. "We want to bring to light the stories and pictures that inspire and drive us, and to capture what is beyond ETC - the 'et cetera' of our world," describes ETC marketing communications manager Wendy Orfan.

ETC's blog will be a mix of posts written internally by ETC employees and externally by guest bloggers from inside and outside the industry. Initial et cetera... posts cover topics as varied as a breast cancer awareness event, the Easy-Bake Oven, and a charity that uses low-tech methods to bring light to people with limited access to electricity.

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The Netherlands - The theme of interoperability continues to make headlines for RAVENNA at ISE 2017. Taking pride of place on the RAVENNA stand 7-V210 in partnership with the MNA (Media Networking Alliance) is a RAVENNA demo rack that will be used to demonstrate AES67 interoperability.

Another important product for members of the RAVENNA community is the new RAVENNA Audio Network Manager tool developed by Digigram and Merging Technologies that will be presented on the Merging stand 7-C169.

The RAVENNA demo rack features products from Lawo, Ward-Beck, ARG, Cordial, Riedel, Merging, DirectOut, Digigram and Cymatic Audio and is topped by a pair of Genelec 8430IP speakers for playout. It will be used as part of a larger setup to demonstrate AES67 interoperability between products using other network technologies including LiveWire, QLAN and Dante during the ISE AES67 Interoper

The Netherlands - Atlona introduces Velocity, its all-new AV system control platform for Atlona and third-party products in commercial AV environments ranging from individual meeting rooms to an entire campus or enterprise. To be introduced at ISE 2017 (Stand 5-S92), the Velocity Control System allows very fast, agile AV system configuration and deployment, plus centralized management for multiple clients and site installations. It also features an innovative cloud and premise-based system architecture with unprecedented scalability up to 500 room systems or more, as well as full redundancy capability that prevents AV control downtime in any room.

Velocity is comprised of three distinct elements that work together as a single, unified platform: Velocity Control Suite, Velocity Control Gateway, and Velocity Touch Panels.

The Velocity Control Suite is a cloud-based service a

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