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14 November 2025

Japan - At the upcoming Inter Bee show in Tokyo, d&b audiotechnik will introduce the CCLi Compact Cardioid Line Array, designed specifically for installed applications. Building on the success of the CCL system, which was launched in January 2025, CCLi offers the same technical advantages and acoustical properties, while adding ‘distinctive features tailored for fixed installations’.

The CCLi system offers compact dimensions (209 x 593 x 355mm) and a sleek design, making it suitable for system integrators, consultants and venue owners who are looking for ‘an innovative, powerful and subtle installation solution’. It offers broadband directivity control (down to 60 Hz) with low-frequency cardioid behaviour to focus acoustic energy onto the intended audience areas. This reduces unwanted low-frequency reflections from the side and rear wal

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11 November 2025

USA - Pharos Architectural Controls will be showcasing and demonstrating its latest solutions in lighting control technology on booth 3500.

Visitors to the Pharos stand will be able to engage with live demonstrations of the Pharos Designer range, which boasts a wide selection of controllers to suit ‘any DMX, eDMX and DALI lighting project’, with comprehensive show control capabilities, and free software that enables the build and design of even the most challenging installation.

The Pharos team will be on hand to demonstrate Designer’s real time audio reactive capabilities, and its easy integration with Advatek LED Pixel controllers, showcase the technology, its possibilities, and answer any questions.

Visitors can also enjoy a live demonstration of Pharos Expert, which brings its built-in expertise to the commissioning process, offerin

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10 November 2025

Germany - The Laserworld Group presented the tarm Vanquish during their recent open house event at Monopol in Berlin.

Martin Werner, CEO of tarm AG, announced the market launch of the tarm Vanquish. The technical basis is a new technology featuring a 500W RGB Direct Diode Laser Engine, which was co-developed by tarm and LaserAnimation Sollinger.

The fixture achieves an illuminance of 2,400,000 lux at 20m and is billed as ‘the first high-powered laser-based RGB moving head to feature a complete hybrid optical system’. The direct RGB laser source generates intense colours across the entire colour spectrum with up to 16.5m colour hues. Conventional colour wheels or CTO filters are rendered obsolete by the direct RGB source modulation.

The unit boasts a wide zoom range, enabling both narrow, parallel beams with minimal beam angle of just 0.29

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10 November 2025

UK - Sontronics has announced the release of Aria 2, a ‘completely redesigned valve condenser microphone for vocals, voiceover and acoustic instruments’. The new model builds on the legacy of the original Aria, used in studios around the world by artists including Adele and Ed Sheeran.

“Aria was one of our most-loved microphones, but we knew we could push things even further,” said Miles, product manager at Sontronics. “With Aria 2, we’ve retained the soul of the original while refining every element of its design and performance.”

At the heart of Aria 2 is a new large-diaphragm capsule, developed in-house to deliver a smoother, more open sound with beautifully balanced mids and detailed high frequencies. This new capsule captures vocals and instruments with clarity and warmth, making it suitable for studio use.

The upgraded int

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07 November 2025

USA - Bose Professional has announced the global availability of the DesignMax Luna DML88P pendant loudspeaker system. Luna is suited for open-ceiling environments such as retail stores, restaurants, breweries, fitness studios, and similar design-conscious spaces.

At the heart of Luna is Bose Professional’s proprietary Ring Array configuration, which combines eight precisely positioned 2” mid-high drivers and an integrated 8” woofer to create a smooth, articulate listening experience that fills the coverage area without hot spots or dead zones. This innovative design achieves clarity and balance down to 40 Hz, which eliminates the need for external subwoofers even in open-ceiling spaces. With a maximum SPL of 111 dB and consistent 140° coverage, Luna delivers immersive sound that requires fewer speakers to cover large areas - preserving both aesthetic

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05 November 2025

USA - Obsidian Control Systems has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website at obsidiancontrol.com. The refreshed site features an uncluttered layout and more responsive design with improved navigation and enhanced functionality.

“Our new website not only presents product information in a more visual way, but also makes it easier for visitors to explore the Obsidian ecosystem and understand how Onyx and Netron provide a powerful backbone for any project, venue, or event,” said Koy Neminathan, business development director at Obsidian Control Systems. “The website upgrade marks another important step as we continue to serve our users and grow the Obsidian community around the globe.”

A key highlight is the platforms section, which puts the technology behi

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04 November 2025

USA - KV2 Audio is gearing up to exhibit for the first time at LDI 2025 in Las Vegas from 7-9 December. The team, led by the company's most recent hire, US sales executive Max Clixby, can be found in audio demo room W266.

Popular on Broadway, KV2 counts several major productions to its name, including The Lion King, Pretty Woman and Kinky Boots among others. 

Max Clixby is eager for more sound designers and venue owners to discover KV2. “This is why we opted for a demo room rather than a stand on the show floor,” he says. “For people who are not yet familiar with KV2, a demo speaks a thousand words. We’ll be showcasing our full range of active and passive point source loudspeakers, from the ultra-compact Cube which delivers massive bang for its buck, right up to the hugely powerful VHD2.21, a staple in dance clubs

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04 November 2025

USA - Antari has announced the release of the DNG-50 Low-Lying Fog Machine, a solution designed to deliver ‘dramatic, ground-hugging fog effects without the use of dry ice or liquid CO₂’. Suitable for small to midsize venues, the DNG-50 combines ultrasonic technology with Antari’s engineering to transform distilled water and fog fluid into a dense, clean, and cloud-like low-lying fog.

The DNG-50 is designed for both stage and mobile setups, making it a suitable fit for weddings, theatres, studios, and special events. Its continuous low fog output and optimised fluid ratio ensure consistent, professional-quality results every time, while built-in safety features such as voltage protection and a low water level sensor provide peace of mind during operation.

The DNG-50 offers versatile control options including manual, timer, DMX, and optional W

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30 October 2025

USA/Europe - Obsidian Control Systems has announced the release of Netron V3, the third major update to its Netron data distribution platform for entertainment. Netron V3 includes enhanced protocols, improved stability, and new management tools.

“With Netron V3, we’re providing lighting professionals with a future-proof ecosystem that streamlines setup, enhances performance, and adapts to every application,” said Koy Neminathan, business development director at Obsidian Control Systems. “With V3, we’ve taken a major step forward by unifying every device under one consistent platform. It includes smarter features and a host of user-requested improvements from lighting professionals worldwide that strengthen its role as the trusted backbone of any lighting system.”

As the latest firmware update for all of Netron’s EtherDMX nodes, Netron V

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29 October 2025

Europe - ETC has unveiled High End Systems MegaPix and GigaPix, new pixel wash fixtures that offer high-impact features in a compact package. MegaPix and GigaPix deliver washes, backed by a Fresnel lens system, smooth zoom range, RGBL colour engine, and dimming. Weather-rated with an IP54 rating, MegaPix and GigaPix are designed for indoor and outdoor events, festival rigs, summer theatre, and more.

The patented Integrated Fresnel Lens (IFL) System goes edge to edge, increasing output throughout the entire zoom range, creating more powerful narrow beams, while yielding a Fresnel-like projection. The IFL system is also protected against buildup of fog condensate, ‘minimising maintenance requirements, while providing a crisp, clear front lens show after show’.

Automated lighting product manager Matt Stoner says: “MegaPix and GigaPix are designed

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28 October 2025

UK - URSA introduced the full range of URSA products to industry professionals at PLASA London 2025. Following on from the launch of the Performance Pouches, URSA has unveiled further products in the Live Range, now available directly from the URSA website, including the Spectera compatible Live Pouch.

The pouches have been designed in collaboration with industry professionals, including Sennheiser UK's technical applications engineer Marcus Blight, making them suitable for use with Sennheiser ranges. In typical theatrical fashion, there have also been a variety of unexpected applications for the pouches and belts, including their use for blood-packs and even for the quick creation of reverse-radios, or onstage wireless loudspeaker rigs.

The URSA Spectera pouch is made from URSA’s signature fabric and features an off-centre strap that holds the bod

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28 October 2025

UK - Celestion has introduced the CDX14-3035 - a 1.4" exit, ferrite magnet, single-piece titanium diaphragm HF compression driver.

This new driver is an upgraded version of the legacy CDX14-3030 model and offers increased power handling capability of 120W nominal (measured to AES standard) / 240W continuous and enhanced sensitivity of 108dB. The compression driver also offers a lower minimum crossover point of 800Hz (12 dB/oct) to increase application flexibility versus the earlier model. In addition, the CDX14-3035 provides the same HF performance as the CDX14-3045 neodymium HF compression driver, but is designed for applications such as cabinets for larger fixed installations and heavy-duty line array systems, where size and weight are less important than cost considerations.

Several design elements contribute to the driver's linearity, durability,

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27 October 2025

USA - Elation’s stand at LDI (3410) will feature a ‘captivating show experience that promises to engage all the senses and immerse visitors in a spellbinding world of lighting, performance, and storytelling’, designed by creative director Melody Tseng who is currently working on Alanis Morissette’s Las Vegas residency.

“This project sounded so fun and amazing. Elation wanted to do something different, something unlike the normal product presentation, and I was intrigued,” says Melody. “Elation has really started to excel at developing the creativity behind its fixtures, not just giving it a cool name but giving it an identity, its own character and life, something cool you can relate to. Paragon is a perfect example of that approach.

“People who visit LDI want more than just technology. They want to be inspired, to feel empowered to c

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27 October 2025

Europe - Claypaky has introduced the new low-noise mode for the Ultimo Sharpy, a feature developed in direct response to requests from ‘lighting professionals worldwide’.

The new operating mode delivers ‘exceptional performance with reduced operating sound’, cutting noise levels by up to 7dB while maintaining 90% of the original light output. This ensures powerful, flicker-free illumination, perfectly suited for television studios, broadcasting environments and other professional applications where noise control is critical, says Claypaky.

To enable this operating mode on already purchased Ultimo Sharpy units, users can download the new firmware from e-assist.tech, the after-sales service information support tool.

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24 October 2025

USA - ADJ Lighting is celebrating four decades of entertainment lighting. At LDI 2025 in Las Vegas, ADJ will showcase a range of performance-ready lighting solutions. The booth will unveil a collection of new products and invite visitors to experience a time-coded lightshow that pays tribute to each decade of the company’s history.

Anchoring ADJ’s presence at LDI 2025 will be a lightshow programmed by Steve Kosiba of Squeek Lights. It will be time-coded to a soundtrack that will pay homage to the decades of ADJ’s evolution – celebrating each era from its early DJ and club roots to the professional touring and installation markets it serves today. The synchronised display will highlight the versatility and output of ADJ’s latest IP65-rated and indoor fixtures, demonstrating their real-world performance potential in a tightly integr

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23 October 2025

Europe/USA - Green Hippo recently integrated Stage Precision’s SPNet protocol into its Hippotizer media server products, expanding the capabilities of both hardware and software offerings.

“Together with the product manager, we determine the direction of the product: what to add and why,” explains Zep Mouris, Hippotizer product architect at Green Hippo. “The product manager focuses on the user point of view, whilst I focus on the tech point of view and help the developers implement the features we need to offer the most value. I see my role as a bridge between the product manager and development, making sure we deliver features effectively.”

Hippotizer supports both 2D and 3D workflows, with SPNet integrated into the 3D workflow tool Shape, which is used for designing, previsualising and executing project mapping activations.

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22 October 2025

Europe - ETC is expanding its Response Mk2 DMX Gateway family with two new eight-port options: a full-width Gateway with (eight) XLR connections, and a half-width Gateway with (eight) terminal connections.

Kirk Starks, ETC marketing product manager, says: “No matter if there are a bunch of homeruns from LED coves running back to an equipment rack, or a complex concert rig, I’m excited about the possibilities that come with trusted DMX control from these new eight-port gateways.” These higher-density gateways deliver the same system functionality at a lower price, while utilising less rack space. With multiple mounting options and repositionable network ports, the Response Mk2 8-port DMX Gateway ‘fits comfortably wherever it is needed’.

The Terminal version is the same size as ETC’s current four-port Gateway, packing twice the number of th

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21 October 2025

Europe - Ayrton has announced the launch of MagicDot Neo, the latest evolution of its MagicDot family of fixtures and the latest addition to its IP65 Creative Series. Compact, lightweight and powerful, MagicDot Neo features a 100mm lens seamlessly set within a perfect sphere.

The performance of MagicDot Neo is largely based on its extreme miniaturisation and minimalist cylindrical shape. Measuring only 35cm, but with continuous double rotation on the pan and tilt axes, MagicDot Neo is capable of ‘truly magnificent feats’. Fixtures can be clustered with minimal spacing between units to open up configurations that were previously impossible. Individual control over each light source is maintained in every direction meaning high levels of integration are now possible, even allowing the creation of ultra-compact matrices or concentric circles in which the fi

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21 October 2025

Czech Republic - KV2 Audio has announced the latest addition to its VHD Series with the VHD7000D subwoofer amplifier. Engineered to drive all VHD, ES, and SL subwoofer elements, the VHD7000D is aimed at large-scale events. Its advanced setup options allow for effortless integration into any KV2 Audio system. 

This universal bass amplifier is fully compatible with third-party subwoofers – a first for KV2. An innovative power management system enables the VHD7000D to deliver short-term power of 7kW, with peak output up to 14kW, while operating at a modest consumption of only 3.6kW from a 16A circuit. The peak output power extends far beyond the capacity of the mains supply and outperforms comparable amplifiers.

A standout is the integrated RMS limiter, which provides long-term protection for loudspeaker components by monitoring average power over ti

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21 October 2025

USA - Renkus-Heinz has announced the launch of third-party control plugin modules for Crestron and Q-SYS, developed in partnership with Control Concepts – specialists in AV software development and API integration.

“We are pleased to offer the first of our new series of third-party plugins, specifically for Q-SYS and Crestron Series 4,” says product manager Brandon Heinz. “These plugins have been widely requested by our customers, and we are excited to announce that they are now available to download for use on your next project. Designed to streamline control and monitoring for large-scale projects, the plugins aim to simplify the work of our customers out in the field.”

Beyond workflow improvements, the plugins are backed by Control Concepts’ official supported product programme. Control Concepts’ ongoing support of the plugins empowe

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15 October 2025

UK - IPS (Impact Production Services) has announced a major investment in 100 Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures, creating the largest UK rental stock of the beam moving head. The fixtures are available to hire now from IPS.

IPS’s investment includes the infrastructure to support the deployment of the new fixtures at scale, reinforcing its commitment to providing the latest in high impact lighting technology for the UK’s live events and entertainment industry.

“The Sharpy has always been a legendary fixture in the industry, and the Ultimo takes it to a whole new level,” says James Mason, owner & key account director at IPS. “By being the first in the UK to hold significant rental stock, we’re giving our clients early access to this iconic fixture, with the scale and support they need to bring ambitious creative visions to life.”

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14 October 2025

Europe - Robert Juliat has announced the official launch of Morgane, its new 825W LED 13°-24° followspot, which is now ready to ship worldwide. Made for the demands of today’s productions, Morgane combines the craftsmanship of Robert Juliat with ‘a new approach to performance and design, offering a modern, versatile and low maintenance solution’.

Morgane is the smaller sister of Tristan, the long-throw (7°-14.5°) model which was launched in 2024. Together, the pair represent compact and powerful upgrades that replace Robert Juliat’s traditional 1800W MSR followspot.

Like its larger sibling, Morgane offers a significant increase in output and efficiency with its 825W LED source available in tuneable white or in fixed cool white, rivalling the output of traditional short to mid-throw followspots.

New to Morgane is a motorised, fully

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14 October 2025

Germany - With the slogan All Colours.Total Control. Any Stage. Cameo has announced a digital launch event to be held on 2 December at 17:00 (CET). The event’s featured product will mark ‘a new generation of professional lighting technology solutions from Neu-Anspach’, says Cameo.

Cameo has recently provided initial insights into the features of the as yet unknown product on its social media channels. The new light is based on RGBALC LED technology and is designed to be ‘a true all-rounder for any stage and a variety of application scenarios’. Additional feature highlights will be gradually released via social media in the coming weeks.

Registration for the digital event is at www.cameolight.com/takeover-registration

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10 October 2025

Europe - ETC has announced the release of Hog version 5.0.1, the latest update to the Hog software platform. This release is the first version 5 software recommended for all Hog users, including those operating Hog 4 consoles.

Introduced earlier this year, Hog v5.0.0 brought support for the latest generation of Hog consoles – the Tour Hog, Stage Hog, Flex Hog, and Gig Hog – which are now shipping worldwide. These new consoles combine the familiar Hog workflow with updated industrial design, modern hardware, and enhanced flexibility to meet the needs of today’s lighting professionals.

The refreshed user interface, introduced in v5.0.0, is flatter, bolder, and more modern, providing a cleaner and more intuitive programming experience. It also includes the new Master Ranges function, which replaces the previous Playback Bar Docking feature. Master