Spain - Martin Audio is promising ‘an even larger-than-usual presence’ at this year’s ISE 2024 in Barcelona.
Aside from showcasing the strongest line of products in its own right, it will also be accompanied by other brands within Focusrite Group’s Audio Reproduction division. The company will occupy a prime position at the front of Hall 7 (booth A300) along with Optimal Audio, Linea Research and Focusrite. In the demo room, TiMax, the latest brand acquisition by Focusrite, will feature.
James King, marketing director, commented, “We see the founders of TiMax, Dave

Europe/USA - Meyer Sound is gearing up to present technology showcases at The NAMM Show and Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) conventions.
“2024 promises to be another significant year for Meyer Sound,” says senior vice-president John McMahon. “We’re building on unprecedented momentum that began with the success of the Panther large-format linear line array and the 2100‑LFC low-frequency control element. This success continues with further development of our award-winning Nebra software and the newly announced NADIA DSP platform, which is already redefining the world of ac

France - Naostage has released its Kratos software to the public as a free download. KRATOS serves as the central hub for Naostage’s K System, the automatic beaconless 3D tracking solution, and allows users to manage automations and output tracking data in real time to AV systems (sound, light, video and any third-party system). Its multiple functionalities help users create fully automated and interactive live events and visitor attraction shows, as well as immersive spaces for the public.
In the software, users can design their own stage, set up zones to automate AV effects i

Spain - IP audio specialist Barix adds a new flavour to its encoding family with MultiCoder M400 new low-latency, multi-format solution that can send audio streams to receive points in four different formats. To be introduced at ISE 2024 in Barcelona later this month, the new hardware device also adopts Barix’s next-generation FLEXA platform to enhance buffering performance, application development, and device prototyping among other benefits.
For the MultiCoder M400, the enhanced buffering performance of the FLEXA platform eliminates all stream buffering within the device - an

Spain - Humly kicks off the new year with fresh accessories and features for its twice-award-winning Humly Booking Device, a hardware booking solution introduced last February at ISE 2023. Humly will unveil its latest Booking Device innovations at ISE 2024 later this month, including a new network-enabled accessory that improves powering and control functionalities for desk integrations.
Now shipping and available worldwide, Humly’s Booking Device is a slim, small, and flexible device for mounting on and underneath a variety of surfaces where people work, gather, and collaborat

USA - UK loudspeaker manufacturer PMC is showcasing its full range of professional monitors on booth 15908 at this year’s NAMM exhibition in California.
In collaboration with SSL, Avid, Dolby and Izotope, PMC will highlight the growing importance of Dolby Atmos for Music and its own role as an industry leader is this field. A 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos demo room will feature on the PMC booth, and this will be equipped with large, active three-way PMC8-2 XBD monitors (left, right and centre channels), six ci65 monitors, and a total of four ci45 compact slimline monitors for the surround,

Spain - At Integrated Systems Europe 2024, the Adam Hall Group will be presenting several new installation solutions with its Adam Hall Integrated Systems business vertical. The lighting brand Cameo will also be represented with its own stand for the first time.
The Adam Hall Integrated Systems booth focuses on a complete range of products designed specifically for the installation market. The new TICA Series (TICA stands for Tools for Integrating Commercial Audio) includes everything from media streaming and mixing preamplifiers to a range of amps with different channel and power

Spain - HOF will debut the PG3 NEO Design Stand. The set contains all the necessary items to realise countless installation variants: the universal carrier enables lighting or small loudspeakers to be mounted. There is also a universal plate to mount moving lights, projectors etc. and a TV mounting plate. Speakers can be mounted centrally using a spigot.
The set is rounded off by a display mount to hold two displays with a maximum surface area of up to 1.5 m² per display (back to back) and a display holder that can be adjusted in four angles (e.g. for previewers or touchscreens).

Australia - RentalPoint Software has just released a new feature in their software that allows clients a way to generate new sales leads from their website, simply by adding a link to it.
This new link goes to an online form which prompts for a general outline of the event such as the general type of equipment they require, the event name and date, room size and other details plus the contact details of the person enquiring.
Once the form is submitted it can be loaded straight into RentalPoint software without having to retype anything. The form is configurable and the hype

UK - Sound Technology, distributor of Harman’s JBL Professional in the UK, has announced new 0% interest options on the new JBL SRX900 Series scalable powered line array.
The SRX900 Series, designed for touring, rental and fixed installation, is a powered line array, from pole-mount systems to full-scale flown systems.
Designed to be scaleable to customers’ needs, the new finance packages, via Sound Technology’s own MiFinance Solutions, are also now available to provide even more affordable entry to the system. MiFinance is a brand of Sound Technology, authorised and

Spain - Ross Video, making its show debut, will be showcasing its latest end-to-end corporate solutions.
Ross’ corporate end-to-end solutions will take centre stage. There will also be a focus on Ross’ latest meeting room control system, Quorum, PTZ cameras, and X300/350 Pan/Tilt Heads - which enable broadcast quality video production from organisations across the globe.
In addition, Oscar Juste, senior vice-president of global sales at Ross Video, will be sharing his expertise and industry insight at the ISE Content Production & Distribution Summit on Wednesday, 3

Spain - Italian audio manufacturer K-array is returning to ISE 2024 with a busy programme of product releases and demonstrations to celebrate yet another jam-packed 12 months for the company.
Located across two booths at this year’s show; 2J300 and 7F300, K-array brings its entire ecosystem to Barcelona, which comprises K-array, KSCAPE and KGEAR - three distinct brands, each with its own identity.
K-array will launch Prisma, a new digital matrix and amplifier series designed for applications that require advanced signal routing and processing capabilities. Powered by K-arr

Spain - DPA Microphones is showcasing its new 2017 shotgun microphone at ISE 2024. Designed to capture authentic sound with high directivity, clarity and consistency, the 2017 excels in various challenging AV, live performance and broadcast scenarios, says DPA. Its versatility, durable design and ability to withstand difficult environments or extreme weather make the 2017 suitable for integrators that address an array of applications - such as affixed to a fly bar in theatres or concert settings or in fixed setups in lives sports and news.
“In an industry with a variety of shotg

Spain - Pliant Technologies will showcase the latest addition to its MicroCom family of products, the new MicroCom 863XR wireless beltpack at ISE 2024.This product is designed for use in Europe as it operates in the 863-865 MHz ISM band, which allows for unlicensed use in most European countries. The 863XR features excellent range, two intercom channels and the capability to support up to six full-duplex users with unlimited listeners, without the need for a basestation. In addition, Pliant will also have its new CrewCom IP-rated Radio Transceivers (RTs) on display at the show.

Spain - Modulo Pi will introduce its latest media servers’ developments at Integrated Systems Europe 2024. Visitors will have a chance to experience an interactive LED setup powered by the Modulo Kinetic media server. Furthermore, Modulo Pi’s multi-projector auto-calibration module will be highlighted with a sphere projection mapping.
Modulo Kinetic powers an interactive LED display In collaboration with LED manufacturer Absen and technical provider Alabama Media, Modulo Pi will showcase an interactive LED experience at its booth. The LED display will feature two walls and a

USA - ETC has introduced the High End Systems Ministar, adding to its automated lighting product line. Ministar offers versatility and performance at an affordable price point; with a compact footprint, punchy output, and a professional feature set, Ministar fits the spec and budget for small to medium-sized venues.
Automated lighting product manager Matt Stoner comments,. “What sets this fixture apart are the dual colour wheels that create the VersaColor technology, offering a spectrum of 60 pure and elegant colours that are accessible via a single channel. This empowers users

Spain - Astera will be using their attendance at ISE 2024 to demonstrate how the Astera portfolio constitutes not just a selection of different standalone lights but ‘works as a comprehensive ecosystem which provides lighting engineers with their full host of needs, whilst also allowing them to leverage the functionality of their existing auxiliary inventory’.
By providing LED versions of the key traditional lighting types used most frequently by gaffers, and by integrating built-in batteries, Astera are able to leverage all of the advantages of LED technology - including lowe

USA - EAW is spotlighting its KF210 2-way 2 X 10” line array at NAMM 2024. Offering EAW’s KF sound, a max SPL of 141dB, three-point rigging and built-in weather resistance, KF210 is designed to support a wide range of live sound and touring applications.
KF210 is physically and acoustically built to support most events while requiring the fewest resources to deploy. EAW’s Focusing and DynO digital signal processing allows KF210 to ‘provide clear and dynamic sound with a pristine impulse response at any volume, from 18kHz all the way down to 55Hz’.
KF210 is also de

USA - PK Sound will present its new T8 robotic line source element, the sub-compact member of the robotically controlled line source range, at the 2024 NAMM Show (ACT Entertainment Booth 11513).
Featuring PK’s patented multi-axis robotics, T8’s output - with peak SPLs reaching 143.5 dB - is precisely controlled down to 400 Hz in both the vertical and horizontal planes. The result is ‘an unparalleled degree of flexibility and precision in system dispersion for designers or operators in virtually any application’.
In tandem with the accompanying T18 intelligent subwo

Spain - Visitors to Clear-Com's stand, located in Hall 5, will have the opportunity to witness the unveiling of a new intercom product as well as the latest updates to the company’s broad range of solutions for applications across multiple industries including live events, installations, performance spaces, corporate AV, museums, theme parks and motorsports.
Clear-Com boasts a broad range of intercom solutions, and attendees will experience a variety of products at the company’s stand, including the award-winning Arcadia Central Station, the latest updates to the Eclipse HX D

USA - Solid State Logic is set to unveil an update to its SSL 360° software platform during the 2024 NAMM Show at the Anaheim Convention Centre later this month. This forthcoming update promises’ significant enhancements’ to the capabilities of the UC1 controller.
In addition to its range of advanced DAW and plug-in controllers, SSL will also be featuring its new multi-channel microphone preamp/interfaces, Puredrive Quad and Octo, both of which are making their NAMM debut. Both units feature three distinct drive modes, comprehensive I/O, and an integrated USB interface. The O

USA - City Theatrical now offers three standard beam control accessories designed to fit LDI Show 2023’s Lighting Award winner in the Fixtures Category, Martin Lighting’s MAC One, which include the MAC One Top Hat, MAC One Concentric Ring, and MAC One Hexcel Louver.
These three beam control accessories were developed based on City Theatrical’s understanding of the different accessory needs of lighting professionals, and the high demand for this moving light fixture in the market. Each new Martin MAC One beam control product offers control of stray beams and light spill.

Spain - While the company looks ahead to a new trajectory within the Focusrite Group, the launch of two TiMax product integrations is tabled for Barcelona.
The first new product introduction is the much anticipated multi-channel, live production reverb feature for TiMax SoundHub. This new plug-in option, available to all existing HARDCore FPGA-equipped TiMax SoundHub units, adds no less than four individual 1-in / 16-out reverb engines which give sound designers full control of all parameters, as well as access to an advanced 3D room reverb-builder application. Aux sends to each r

USA - The latest addition to ADJ’s popular COB Cannon Series of LED wash lighting fixtures, the COB Cannon LP200, offers colour mixing from a full-size fixture that is suitable for use as a pendant-style house light as well as many other applications. Featuring a powerful lime-infused COB LED light source, this versatile fixture offers a potent output with a high CRI and delivers a broad spectrum of colour options including white light with variable colour temperature.
At the heart of the COB Cannon LP200 is a high output 200W COB (Chip On Board) LED engine, which combines red,

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