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22 April 2025

Europe - Robe enjoyed an ‘excellent and super-active’ Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt, exhibiting alongside its five core businesses – Robe, Avolites, Anolis, LSC Systems and Artistic Licence – in a ‘Robe Village’ area that was constantly busy throughout the four-day trade show.

Many attractions drew visitors to the Robe booth including the final performances of The Fifth Dimension, Robe’s 2024-25 live expo show concept – together with two new product launches, the T31 Cyc and T31 Cyc Slim, half-length versions of Robe’s existing T32 Cyc and T32 Cyc Slim range.

A host of other just-launched Robe technologies stood out prominently on the stand and its two public demo areas, including the retina-burning WTF! moving strobe-wash, the new LedPointe – the first LED version of Robe’s famous and best-selling Pointe family of p

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22 April 2025

USA - Harman Professional Solutions was recently awarded the Joint Interoperability Testing Command (JITC) certification and listing on the US Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL), for 19 more Harman products. The certified products include AMX N2600 AVoIP encoders and decoders, the N4321D audio transceiver, MUSE Automation Controllers, Varia Touch Panels, CE I/O extenders, and the UVC1-4K HDMI to USB capture device.

JITC certification is a crucial requirement for technology solutions used in US government facilities. This recent certification further ensures that Harman’s products meet strict security standards and can seamlessly integrate with other systems used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The certification process includes a thorough evaluation of a product's security features, performance, and inte

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17 April 2025

USA - City Theatrical’s award-winning Wing Nut Socket is now shipping and available through City Theatrical Dealers worldwide. City Theatrical’s Wing Nut Socket (Part Number 1350) can be used to secure any theatrical clamp wing nut with ease and reliability.

To start using the Wing Nut Socket, users will follow four steps: Attach the Wing Nut Socket to a 3/8” ratchet with a push button to secure the socket placement; Test the fitment of the Wing Nut Socket on the ratchet or extension; Slide the opening over a theatrical clamp wing nut; Tighten or loosen the wing nut with ease, with more reliability than possible by hand.

The Wing Nut Socket is a sleek and smartly designed chrome tool that is a designed for any lighting technician working with theatrical clamp wing nuts on a regular basis. It is made of steel for durability and chrome plated to

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17 April 2025

Spain – Work Pro Audio, the installation and pro audio division of Equipson, has launched the PulseDrive Series, a new range of DSP (digital signal processing) amplifiers consisting of four high-performance models in a compact, easy-to-carry format offering from 300W–1000W per channel to provide total versatility.

The PulseDrive Series combines high efficiency with a significant reduction in weight and size, making it ideal for portable sound reinforcement systems. There are four models in the series: the PulseDrive 602 (2 x 300W channels), the PulseDrive 1002 (2 x 500W channels), the PulseDrive 1204 (4 x 300W channels) and the PulseDrive 2004 (4 x 500W channels).

All models feature switch-mode power supplies for efficient power conversion as well as advanced DSP, allowing users to precisely adjust and configure parameters including EQ, delay and

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17 April 2025

Europe - zactrack, the Vienna, Austria-headquartered wireless radio follow system manufacturer, highlighted two new features available for its tracking solution products – Smart, Pro and MINI at the 2025 Prolight + Sound expo in Frankfurt last week.

The company also previewed zacview for the first time, a visualisation product specialised for the preprograming of stage machinery, and the team met plenty of people and organisations interested in their technologies.

Having recently taken the worldwide distribution of zactrack products back to Vienna, zactrack CEO Werner Petricek felt it was imperative to have a strong presence at the show. He and the team saw it as an opportunity to connect with new and existing zactrack users and advocates of the technology which can be used for moving objects across a range of systems including lighting, audio, and

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16 April 2025

Europe - During the 30th edition of Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, Highlite International presented a wide range of new and updated products across its brands: Showtec, Infinity, DAP, DMT, Showgear, and Wentex. Visitors were treated to product premieres, hands-on demos, and an immersive showcase powered by the latest in lighting, audio, and rigging solutions.

From Showtec there were many new products and additions to existing series. The Xpression 2000S Spot, the 2000B Beam, and the 2000W WashBeam were on debut. They feature extensive matching colours, effects and controls to create a unified lighting experience across the series and offer customisable programmes for unique stand-alone experiences.

IP Pixelstrip is a versatile system of IP65-rated LED bars, controlled by a dedicated controller – with convenient coupling hardware for creating 3D set

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15 April 2025

USA - City Theatrical has released a new update to its DMXcat app, version 2.1.0.9.0.0, which includes the Flicker Finder function in the DMX Tester app, among other enhancements, when connected to City Theatrical’s DMXcat-E test tool device.

DMXcat-E users can start using these new features by updating their DMXcat smartphone app from the App Store or Google Play (requires Apple iOS 13+ or Android OS 6.0+, 64-bit). As outlined in City Theatrical’s DMXcat-E Quick Start Guide, the DMX Tester app allows the DMXcat-E and DMXcat devices to Analyze DMX, View Levels, and perform the Flicker Finder function.

The Flicker Finder function allows the user to find the source of any DMX Flicker on the DMX universe by setting levels and noting if any levels have changed. Flicker Finder allows you to take a snapshot of the slot levels of an incoming un

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14 April 2025

USA - As part of the company's continued product line expansion, with a focus on the mid-market of the professional entertainment lighting industry, ADJ has introduced two new DMX-over-Ethernet nodes.

Both units feature RJ45 Ethernet input and output ports and are compatible with standard DMX512, including RDM, as well as the Art-Net and sACN protocols. They can be used with both line voltage and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) systems as well as DHCP or static IP addressing. A convenient 1.7” LCD display screen on the front panel of each model allows intuitive configuration via a menu interface navigated using a rotary push-to-select control. In addition, the devices can also be configured remotely via a web browser interface and feature LED indicators for each socket that signal data transmission activity.

The devices also feature a programmable memory

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10 April 2025

Europe - Claypaky is featuring a number of newly released products at PL+S 2025 in Frankfurt this week.

Tambora Stormy Linear is a hybrid bar that delivers ‘bursts of stunning graphical strobes that cut through darkness’. With extreme brightness, pixel-perfect control, and seamless modularity, Tambora Stormy Linear transforms productions into an immersive experience that audiences won't just see but feel in their core.

Tambora Glare merges vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re designing for a dynamic EDM festival, a theatrical production, or a live TV broadcast, Tambora Glare delivers ‘unparalleled performance and visual impact’.

Volero Twins is a hybrid fixture with dual powerful engines working in harmony, delivering versatility without sacrificing performance. This solution combines the creative freedom

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09 April 2025

UK - Pharos Architectural Controls has announced it will continue its busy line-up of industry events in the first half of 2025, including its return to Leeds for PLASA Focus in May.

Hosted at the Royal Armouries on 13 - 14 May, this exhibition brings together the latest innovations and the brightest minds in live events, installation, and entertainment technology.

Located at stand N-D19, the team will meet with visitors and highlight key updates to their lighting control product ranges, Pharos Expert and Pharos Designer.

The team will be demonstrating what's new in the Pharos Expert range, including support for the Pharos RIO G4 – a four-port gateway that adds convenient Ethernet-distributed DMX ports to an Expert system.

At the show, Pharos will also showcase the latest improvements in its Expert 1.2 software, including RDM (Remot

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09 April 2025

Europe - Ayrton has introduced Stradale Profile, the most compact, lightweight, versatile luminaire in the Ultimate range. Built around the concept of minimising the fixture’s footprint while significantly enhancing its performance, Stradale Profile is the first ultra-compact luminaire in Ayrton’s brand-new 1 Series.

Seamlessly following in Rivale’s footsteps with a 15% reduction in visual footprint, Stradale Profile’s design embodies the principle of uniformity that defines the Ultimate range. Through meticulous engineering and extreme miniaturisation, every detail is optimised to streamline the structure, refine effect modules, and minimise component size, pushing integration to new limits.

The new format has led to the development of an all-new high-efficiency 330W LED module, precisely calibrated at 6,500K, delivering a luminous output of

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09 April 2025

USA - From April 6-9, Sony’s NAB Show 2025 exhibit in Las Vegas (N439) immersed attendees in leading innovations, insights, workflows, and expertise supporting four key areas: live production solutions, news and production workflows, imaging solutions, and virtual production.

New highlights include a Super35mm camera system with Variable Neutral Density (VND), an ultra-compact full-frame camera extension system, and a camera tracking solution for enriching content creation.

Sony’s enhancements and technologies support the latest industry needs and capabilities by enabling new forms of expression and productivity through cloud and IP protocols, cinematic capture, and Spatial Content creation, as well as augmented extended reality (XR) and virtual effects (VFX) workflows. The company is empowering broadcasters, cinematographers, production teams an

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08 April 2025

Europe - ETC’s new Foundry Switch Panel is a high-performance power control solution designed specifically for the 230V market. It’s packed with features to help manage today’s modern electrical loads and tools to help venues intelligently manage their energy usage. Capable of 12-, 24-, or 48-channels of switched power, it is built in ETC’s European factory for use throughout EMEA and other 230V markets.

“We listened to what was needed for the venues and electricians in the 230V market and designed a complete solution to make installation and maintenance easy,” says ETC market manager Rory Fraser-Mackenzie. “The Foundry Switch Panel follows EU design protocols, wiring standards, and methodology so electricians can get it working quickly – resulting in less work for your onsite team.”

Today’s systems use electricity differently and

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07 April 2025

Europe - Sennheiser has launched a new, compact stereo shotgun microphone, the MKH 8018 for broadcasting and filming applications. The mic completes the company’s MKH 8000 range of RF condenser microphones.

Providing flexibility to the audio engineer, the compact and lightweight MKH 8018 features three switchable stereo modes: MS stereo, wide XY stereo and narrow XY stereo. The MS mode allows the engineer to adjust the spatial imaging steplessly on the mixing desk, while the XY modes are premixed in the MKH 8018, with settings fine-tuned in many tests. The microphone will be on display at NAB, at the Sennheiser Group’s booth N1428.

“The MKH 8018 is a high-class shotgun model that rounds off our MKH portfolio at the top end,” says Kai Lange, senior product manager for the MKH series. “It has extremely low self-noise and truly excellent sound

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04 April 2025

Europe - Robe will have a strong presence at Prolight+Sound 2025 in Hall 12.1 on Booth D10 together with all its associated businesses – Avolites, Anolis, LSC Control Systems and Artistic Licence, all of which will be adjacent.

New Robe products launched will include the T31 Cyc and T31 Cyc Slim – half-length versions of the existing T32 Cyc and T32 Cyc Slim range – and other just-launched tech will be showcased, including the new LedPointe – the first LED version of Robe’s best-selling Pointe family of products – alongside the new WTF! strobe and the iEsprite LTL.

Robe’s Showtruck will be parked outside Hall 12 as an additional meeting and product demo area, ahead of its busy summer festival schedule, with the AVOStream parked up right next door.

Prolight+Sound 2025 will see the concluding show in Robe’s Fifth Dimension expo

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04 April 2025

Europe - GLP will showcase a wide range of new products and selected prototypes at this year’s Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt. In addition to the latest innovations, visitors can look forward to GLP’s renowned hospitality, delicious coffee, the popular Beer Pass, and a relaxed atmosphere at booth 12.1 C30/C31.

With the JDC Burst 1, GLP presents the next evolutionary stage of its JDC1 hybrid strobe. Its new segmentable strobe line is 10% brighter than the JDC1’s and can flash in perfect unison with the newly RGBW-equipped LED plates – for exceptionally powerful bursts. The RGBW plates themselves deliver significantly increased colour output and are rendered in 20 x 240 pixels, offering maximum creative control. With an IP65 rating, fanless design, and 185° tilt, the JDC Burst 1 is suited for tough outdoor use and demanding show environments.

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03 April 2025

USA/Europe - ETC has announced the next-generation Hog lighting control consoles, designed to cater to the diverse needs of lighting professionals across the industry. The latest lineup combines portability, adaptability, and cutting-edge technology, making it a suitable solution for live productions of all sizes.

"With ETC at the helm, the Hog brand is back in the spotlight with this new series of lighting desks," says Sarah Clausen, senior product manager. "We’ve kept the core design that fans know and love while making thoughtful updates that will resonate with long-time Hog users. At the same time, we made the workflow smoother and more intuitive for new programmers. This new generation of Hog provides us with the sound footing we need to take Hog into the future."

The Tour Hog console is built for professionals who need a powerful and flexible

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02 April 2025

Europe - AV Stumpfl will showcase Pixera zero, the smallest member of its award-winning Pixera ecosystem, at Prolight + Sound 2025 in Frankfurt. The compact media server platform, which launched at ISE in February, will make its trade show debut in the DACH region at PL+S.

On stand #C83 in Hall 12.0, the AV Stumpfl team will be on hand to demonstrate the power of Pixera zero, as well as to toast 50 years since the company’s founding in Upper Austria in 1975.

Designed for digital signage and multi-display applications, the Pixera zero media server combines a powerful hardware configuration with a space-saving design, delivering exceptional performance in even the most demanding environments. Available in three models – PXZ-0, PXZ-2 and PXZ-4 – Pixera zero provides up to four 4K video outputs, all within a robust and compact 210mm × 265mm × 89.

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02 April 2025

USA/Europe - LumenRadio has launched the MoonLite2 portable wireless DMX transmitter and receiver.

Building on the success of MoonLite, MoonLite2 offers the same reliability and versatility as the original, but now comes with a new look and plenty of additional features, including a screen, RDM controller and DMX testing.

“MoonLite2 is a must-have tool in any gaffer or chief electrician’s kit,” says Michael Karlsson, product development manager for professional lighting at LumenRadio. “It gives you a compact, battery-powered Wireless DMX transceiver which can be plugged straight into a fixture’s DMX port for instant wireless capability.”

Capable of transmitting and receiving both CRMX and W-DMX, MoonLite2 is compatible with almost all wireless DMX fixtures. Its built-in battery and dual XLR connectors make it useable wherever wire

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02 April 2025

USA - As the future of media production brings broadcast and AV technologies closer together, Audinate Group is set to demonstrate how the Dante platform is advancing audio and video with broadcast-grade standards and performance, ensuring seamless product interoperability and control.

At NAB 2025, Audinate aims to embrace the growing accessibility of broadcast technology and its seamless integration with AV markets, recognising the growing importance of video production in sectors such as corporate, higher education, and houses of worship.

Visitors who drop by the Audinate booth N127 can explore the latest advancements empowering broadcasters to embrace the future of IP-based production, cloud workflows, and remote events. The Dante platform integrates best-in-class audio, video, control, and management features, delivering seamless interoperability

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02 April 2025

Canada - Matrox Video has announced that Pixotope has integrated its DSX LE5 network interface cards (NICs) to enable SMPTE ST 2110 support across its XR, VS/AR and CG graphics licences.

The ST 2110 standard is field-proven and continuously evolving. Matrox ST 2110 network adapters provide a comprehensive solution for building reliable and scalable COTS-based IP infrastructures, supporting 10 GbE, 25 GbE, and 100 GbE networks. Matrox ST 2110 NICs offload all packet processing required for ST 2110-20, ST 2110-30, ST 2110-31 and ST 2110-40, and ST 2022-7 redundancy to free up system resources.

This new integration allows Pixotope customers to add ST 2110 support to existing or new solutions, enabling Broadcast CG, Virtual Studio and Augmented Reality workflows over IP infrastructure. Pixotope used the Matrox DSX Software Development Kit (SDK) alongside

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01 April 2025

UK - DiGiCo has released software Version 20 for all Quantum and SD-Range consoles.

The new V20 software update, available for download from the dedicated support section of www.DiGiCo.biz in early April, is equipped with a host of new features, notably including direct Fourier Audio integration for all Quantum console worksurfaces. Users can simply connect their desk to the transform.engine’s control network to synchronise session files and snapshots as well as see and control plugins on their console touchscreen.

Soloing a channel with a Fourier chain inserted displays the plugin chain on the master screen of the console. All of the visual processing is done within the transform.engine, taking no processing power from the console. From this panel, parameters can now be controlled using the touchscreen and the touch turn dial, where this functiona

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01 April 2025

UK - Van Damme’s latest tour-proven solutions are raising expectations for what can be achieved with LMR cables. Following an intensive period of R&D, combined with road-testing on demanding global tours, the VDC240 and VDC400 have been shown to offer the same performance as traditional LMR cables, but with increased flexibility and at a fraction of the cost, says the company.

“All tour professionals know that LMR cables are industry standard for RF transmission but come at an incredibly expensive price,” says Herpreet Kaur Singh, commercial director at Van Damme. “We were certain that there were ways to deliver the performance that is demanded in the industry without the eye-watering prices, so we set about proving it.”

The manufacturer’s technical team spent over a year finding the right components to deliver an LMR cable that would

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31 March 2025

Europe - Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the 2025 edition of the exhibition will provide an appropriate platform for ADJ Lighting to showcase its latest innovations. As ADJ marks its own 40-year anniversary, the company is set to present an array of products, including automated luminaires and visually impactful static fixtures.

Visitors to Prolight+Sound 2025 will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the Vizi Pix Z19, the versatile Hydro Flex L7 and Hydro Flex L19, the powerful 40 HEX Panel IP, the retro-inspired Vintage X and Vintage Bar, and the innovative Encore DBX blinder.

Bringing a modern twist to classic lighting aesthetics, the Vintage X and Vintage Bar fixtures blend powerful amber blinder LEDs with RGB backlighting for dynamic visual impact.

Expanding ADJ’s renowned Hydro Series, the Hydro Flex L19 and Hydro