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25 March 2025

Europe - Following the launch and immediate success of the all-new Veloce Profile, Ayrton is proud to unveil Veloce Wash, the fourth luminaire in the “Ultimate” family.

Like all Ultimate series luminaires, Veloce Wash is a versatile tool designed to perform in all conditions – indoors, outdoors, and even in coastal environments. Built on the advanced principle of perfect scalability, this ultra-compact luminaire pushes the boundaries of integration with a sealed 850W high-efficiency LED module, calibrated at 6500K, delivering a powerful 40,000-lumen output. With an optimal black body positioning, it ensures perfect light neutrality.

The use of lightweight aluminium components significantly reduces weight, achieving the best weight-to-power ratio on the market, without resorting to costly or unstable special alloys. Weighing just 39kg, Veloce Wa

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25 March 2025

Europe - Elation turned heads at LDI 2024 in December with its Experience Tomorrow innovations. Now, the company is inviting lighting professionals to Hall 12.1, Stand B49/C49 at the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt (April 8-11), where visitors can discover the future of lighting technology by exploring Elation’s latest advancements in professional lighting.

Elation will showcase new product lines including Paragon, Elation’s new flagship automated lighting series and winner of the Best Debuting Product Award at LDI. With the ability to fulfil multiple fixture roles in a single design, TruTone variable CRI technology, and weatherproof IP54 rating, Paragon enables more refined creative expression, standing as the new standard in professional lighting.

Also new is the first luminaire in a bolder breed of intelligent lighting, Rebel.

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25 March 2025

Europe - Robert Juliat returns to Prolight+Sound Frankfurt in the Lightpower Village (Hall 12.0, Stand C60) to showcase its latest LED followspots, profiles and Fresnels, with innovative, versatile, quality lighting solution for venues of all sizes.

The latest addition to the Robert Juliat LED range of followspots, Lexie, which was launched last month, will be on show for the first time in Germany. Compact in size, comparable to the Roxie model, yet with a more powerful output, Lexie followspot (1176) features a 420W LED engine delivering approximately 15,000 lumens with a crisp 6500K cool white source. It presents a plug-and-play solution which is very easy to use, with easy, smooth dimming and iris control, making it very attractive to universities and schools.

The 825W cool white LED Tristan followspot, makes its return with new enhanced functiona

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25 March 2025

USA - Christie and Dolby Laboratories have announced their renewed collaboration to develop the next generation of Dolby Vision laser projection systems, which will begin rolling out into theatres in May.

This next-generation Dolby Vision projection system will build on the moviegoing experience that filmmakers, moviegoers and exhibitors have come to expect since Dolby Cinema was introduced 10 years ago. With more than twice the brightness of typical cinema presentations, and a contrast ratio well exceeding a million-to-one, moviegoers will experience the brightest whites, darkest blacks, and the finest details in between.

For highly saturated and real-life colours, this new 4K projection system will use RGB pure laser illumination to enable Dolby’s Wide Color Gamut 1.0 — which is nearly twice the colour gamut of Rec. 709 and 122% of DCI-P3-capab

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24 March 2025

USA - Harman Professional Solutions has announced the launch of its Martin Exterior Projection Pro Compact, an outdoor image projector designed to inspire captivating creativity and versatility across a diverse range of architectural, façade, and landscape applications.

Featuring a modular design with 11 configurable options and up to four layers of effects, including precise façade framing, the fixture offers a broad spectrum of creative possibilities while minimising complexity and cost. Its compact footprint and lightweight design facilitate pole mounting and seamless integration into various setups, delivering multiple application possibilities. The fixture’s sleek, professional appearance ensures it blends effortlessly into any environment.

The built-in zoom system enables precision adjustment of the projection angle from 15° to 45°, suppo

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24 March 2025

Europe - With the new JDC Burst 1, GLP offers a significantly more powerful strobe/wash hybrid. Inspired by the innovative technology of the new JDC2 IP, and building on the success of the JDC1, the JDC Burst 1 delivers ‘an impressive blend of power, colour intensity, and flexibility’.

The JDC Burst 1, with its segmented, controllable white strobe line that's 10% brighter than the JDC1, delivers punch and impressive strobe effects.

In addition to the white strobe line, the JDC Burst 1 features two powerful RGBW LED plates, offering significantly improved colour performance compared to the JDC1. As GLP's first hybrid strobe with RGBW LED plates, the Burst 1 enables not only rich, vibrant colours but also delicate pastel tones to be achieved. The RGBW plates are also precisely controllable in 20 x 240 RGBW pixels (divided into 12 x 4 segments of 5

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24 March 2025

Europe - Leyard Europe has announced the expansion of the popular DirectLight family with the DirectLight Slim Series. Launched at ISE 2025, the Made in Europe Series features an ultra-thin, narrow width form factor. The new fine pixel pitch MicroLED video wall display accommodates curved and space-constrained applications that benefit from its unique form factor, including control rooms, broadcast studios, virtual production, extended reality, simulation and training, research and more.

Offering an installation depth of less than two inches, the new DirectLight Slim Series is suitable for tightly curved video walls with the solution’s reduced width delivering minimal colour shift compared to other LED displays. The series is also well-suited for flat video walls in tight spaces because of its minimum depth and front serviceability. Models feature MicroLED

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24 March 2025

USA - DirectOut is announcing the RAV.IO and RAV.SRC.IO 256 channel-mode upgrade and the NMOS Out-of-Band (NMOS OOB) network functionality upgrade at NAB 2025. For the first time in the USA, DirectOut will also offer visitors the opportunity to view the brand-new Dual Network Audio Modules.

The new mode will double the capacity of the network audio module. The module-bound licence upgrade means that licences can be installed on multiple host devices and will automatically activate only when the licensed RAV.SRC.IO or RAV.IO module is inserted. This increases the flexibility and performance of the Ravenna stack, being able to max out physical limits, while saving budget for increasing demands.

DirectOut’s HD SRC is also available on board RAV.SRC.IO, ensuring seamless operation across clock boundaries while maintaining signal integrity with just one

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20 March 2025

Hungary - Lightware has announced the launch of the Taurus UCX-1x1-C40 – a docking station designed to transform hybrid collaboration. As organisations continue to embrace hybrid work environments, ensuring seamless communication between in-office and remote teams is more critical than ever. The Taurus Smart Dock provides a powerful, flexible solution to enable high-quality video, audio, and control signals to flow effortlessly between devices, regardless of the user's location.

The Taurus Smart Dock offers ‘exceptional performance’, enabling smooth video conferencing, high-definition media sharing, and intuitive device integration for teams working both in-office and remotely. Designed with reliability in mind, it ensures that meetings run without technical disruptions, contributing to greater productivity and streamlined communication. Its plug-and-p

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19 March 2025

Germany - One of Sennheiser’s best-known microphones, the MKH 416 P48 shotgun microphone, celebrates its golden jubilee this year. For 50 years, the MKH 416 has accompanied broadcasters, filmmakers, voice-over artists, and content creators; it has been used in studios and in the field. Mounted onto a boom pole, a stand or a camera, its job has been to stay outside the camera angle while gracefully capturing sound with clarity and impact.

To celebrate its golden jubilee, this classic mic is offered with a 15% anniversary discount at participating Sennheiser dealers and – where available – the company’s website in April.

Time travelling to the 1970s, the name of Manfred Hibbing is firmly linked with this milestone product. When the young engineer joined Sennheiser, his first task was to design the MKH 416 P48 on the basis of the MKH 415 T. The

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19 March 2025

Czech Republic - Professionals around the world rely on TAF’s Pre-Rig Truss 1 & 2 for convenient storage, trouble-free transport, and reliable support of their moving heads and other fixtures. Both models feature an open bottom section for hanging larger fixtures and are stackable for optimising space during storage and transport. Trouble-free attachment of a dolly provides you with convenient wheeled transfer to/from storage, truck, and event.

Their versatile fork connection system, which comes with a connection kit as standard, provides a range of connection and orientation options:

- Pre-Rig Truss 1 forks can be rotated for vertical or horizontal orientation.

- Pre-Rig Truss 2 forks can be extended up to 65mm (2.55") and allow for 0°-12° fork angles, without the need for corners or additional accessories.

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18 March 2025

UK - The Canto series of installation loudspeakers is now available in the UK through the Italian manufacturer’s British distribution partner, FBT Audio (UK). The product was initially launched at the 2024 edition of ISE before shipping towards the end of the year and is now available in the UK for the first time.

The Canto family has been designed, engineered and manufactured in Italy to be a versatile range of installation loudspeakers capable of delivering high-quality sound across a variety of environments. Engineered with FBT's commitment to exceptional clarity, these speakers are ideal for venues requiring reliable and immersive sound reinforcement.

The six-member family offers a variety of solutions. The Canto 3CT is the smallest member of the series featuring a 3” woofer and a 0.6” tweeter. The two-way coaxial passive speaker with 100V/

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18 March 2025

USA - PK Sound has formally released the Tx Series of intelligent multi-purpose point source modules, beginning with the versatile Tx14 and Tx26. Configured and controlled via PK .dynamics software, the Tx Series complements PK Sound’s Trinity range of robotic line source systems to offer a complete solution for ‘a myriad of mobile and installed applications’.

“The Tx Series embodies our product philosophy of handling the widest possible array of applications with the fewest individual products,” shares Colton Schmidt, engineering manager with PK Sound. “The Tx14 and Tx26 offer premium standalone performance with onboard DSP, AVB networking, and unmatched peak SPLs in their respective classes. Combined with our robotic line array solutions, these versatile Milan-ready tools augment a complete system offering with an unprecedented degree of contro

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18 March 2025

Czech Republic - TAF’s new PA Vertical Tower 1 (PAV1) is trusted by the world’s leading rental companies and event professionals who need to safely hang big, heavy line arrays at their important large-scale events.

The PAV1 features a specially designed top section with hanging points and utilises TAF’s heavy-duty HT44 or TT44 truss segments in its construction. It will support loads up to 1,000kg (2,205 lbs) at heights up to 8m (26.2ft). To ensure extreme stability, its robust base accepts ballast up to 2,000kg (4,410 lbs) and comes with four height adjustable spindles for optimising horizontal levelling on uneven ground.

The versatile design of the PAV1 also allows it to serve as a standalone tower for stages or provide stable support for LED walls.

TAF PAV1 features:

• 1,000kg (2,205 lbs) max. loading
• 8m (26.2f

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18 March 2025

Europe - Coda Audio continues to place strong emphasis on responding to customer needs and requests, as evidenced by its latest updates to System Optimiser and the Linus Control platform.

A Coda Audio steering group, coordinated by Coda’s global sales support manager Robin Dibble, combines experienced members of its development team with a range of leading professional end users from the wider audio universe to consult on ways to best serve users in real-world situations.

Robin Dibble comments: “Our steering group is invaluable in ensuring that we are able to respond with agility to the requirements and suggestions of our customers. The latest improvements not only improve existing performance but allow for exciting future developments.” 

In the latest developments, System Optimiser’s 3D modelling now benefits from the inclusion of v

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14 March 2025

Europe - Following the successful launch of Milan Manager at InfoComm 2024, d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics have announced the launch of milanmanager.com, a dedicated website for accessing this network management solution.

The platform serves as a unified resource for audio professionals and manufacturers seeking to implement Milan-AVB networks across various applications. The website provides a centralised, manufacturer-neutral location where all users can download Milan Manager software free of charge.

The launch of a dedicated Milan Manager website coincides with the release of Milan Manager V2.0. This major upgrade includes many new features, the most significant being the addition of an advanced offline mode that enables the pre-configuration of Milan-AVB networks using

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12 March 2025

Europe - Prolights has announced the launch of ÆtherBox, a single-universe CRMX transceiver with an IP65 protection rating, designed to offer versatility and robustness in any environment, from indoor venues to outdoor stages. With a wide range of connectivity options, including XLR five-pin in/out, Ethernet for sACN and ArtNet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, the device supports both CRMX and CRMX2 protocols.

ÆtherBox is built with a die-cast aluminium housing, suitable for resisting dust and water. This solid yet compact design includes multiple mounting options, such as rack mounting, truss installation using Velcro strings, camlock suspension for quick hanging (compatible with omega brackets), as well as M10 and 3/8 threaded holes to adapt to any technical and logistical requirement.

The ability to support multiple power options is one of ÆtherBox's key

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12 March 2025

USA - ADJ has announced the launch of the Data Distro 6, a professional-grade DMX and RDM splitter designed to optimise lighting control systems with reliability and efficiency. Built for touring productions, permanent installations, and temporary events, the Data Distro 6 offers seamless data distribution for complex lighting setups.

With six optically isolated five-pin outputs, the Data Distro 6 provides stable DMX signal distribution, reducing interference and ensuring consistent performance across fixtures in large lighting systems. Each output features dedicated power and signal LED indicators for real-time monitoring, allowing lighting technicians to troubleshoot and manage their systems effortlessly. The unit also features five-pin DMX input and thru connections, which can be used to link up to 32 Data Distro 6 devices within a single system. When the

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11 March 2025

USA - Chauvet Professional has introduced the Strike V, the latest addition to the company’s successful Strike family of fixtures.

With two layers of individually controllable RGBW LEDs (24 per layer), and a smart frost that can create zoomed out flares, the Strike V provides designers with a tool that they can use ‘to take their shows to the next level’.

The variable electronic frost plate over the dual layers of pixels makes it possible to change beam angles instantly at the press of a button, while the advanced optics of the LED diodes themselves can produce a stunning array of vibrant colours. A 180-degree tilting fixture, the Strike V has powerful strobing capabilities to go alone with its performance as a colour wash.

As a colour wash or strobe, the Strike Vs can create static effects or smooth motorized looks that will transform

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11 March 2025

Spain - Work Pro continues to expand its Integra series with the launch of three new models: Integra 16S, Integra 4SA, and Integra 8SA. These additions offer advanced and versatile solutions for audio management in professional installations. The new models were officially announced at ISE 2025 and will be available through official distributors by the end of March for the 16S and 4SA models, and 8SA will be available in May.

The Integra 16S is a DSP matrix that retains all the features of the well-known Integra 8S but with double the channels: 16 inputs and 16 outputs. This model offers greater audio management capacity, ideal for more complex installations that require simultaneous control of multiple zones or areas. With its per-channel configurable DSP, the Integra 16S allows precise sound optimisation, ‘ensuring exceptional quality in medium to large

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10 March 2025

USA - Adamson’s new VGt flagship line array and VGs powered subwoofer were on display at the NAMM show in January this year, with a special demonstration event.

Audio professionals, engineers, and enthusiasts were invited to the exclusive demonstration event given by Adamson personnel at the City National Grove in Anaheim.

The event offered attendees an up-close look at the VGt and VGs along with an opportunity to network with industry peers while enjoying drinks and appetisers.

“Adamson is proud to introduce the Vergence Group to the NAMM community,” says Brian Fraser, head of product and technology at Adamson. “The VGt and VGs are the result of years of innovation and engineering, aimed at delivering superior sound quality and operational efficiency. These products are a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what

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10 March 2025

UK - Solid State Logic has announced the release of the latest System T V4.1 software update, delivering a range of tools and features for immersive audio production. With support for 9.1.6 channel paths, an expanded FX Rack including Fusion, Blitzer, and Sourcerer, alongside the Dual Channel View mode in the Tempest Control App (TCA), V4.1 further establishes System T as a comprehensive immersive-capable digital audio console.

System T V4.1 expands its immersive audio capabilities with new 9.1.2, 9.1.4, and 9.1.6 channel path and bus formats, enabling enhanced workflows for object bed mixing and content creation for fixed auditorium installations with advanced speaker configurations. These formats include dedicated metering, with separated height channels for added clarity. Advanced folddown controls simplify downmixing, while the dedicated Spill function p

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06 March 2025

UK - Lighting and LED control specialists, PixNet Control, has recently launched a second-generation of its compact LED lighting controller, PixNet Mini, complete with new features.

Building upon the original model, the PixNet Mini V2 is a compact device that controls multiple LED lights, configuring their brightness and colour to create captivating displays, visual effects and animations.

Now with PoE (Power over Ethernet), the PixNet Mini V2 gives AV installers more versatility within their lighting installations, with added options for powering their LED controller device.

It also has a newly added grouping feature, enabling users to connect multiple different pixel protocols on the same data line, simplifying complex installations and improving synchronisation across diverse lighting setups.

“As LED experts committed to pushing

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05 March 2025

USA - Shure has unveiled the MoveMic 88+ Wireless Stereo Microphone. Building upon the success of Shure’s MV88 Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone and MV88+ Video Kit, the new wireless mic for video ‘empowers creators and videographers to record exceptional audio and video separately, ensuring the best microphone placement without sacrificing the perfect shot’.

“The MoveMic 88+ gives creators complete freedom to capture professional-quality audio wirelessly, whether they’re recording in the field, working on a short film, reporting news or creating social video content,” says Paul Crognale, associate director, global marketing at Shure. “Shure’s new wireless video microphone is perfect for travelling light, quick to set up, discrete and easy to use and allows for creativity in any situation, giving creators the video they want with the audio