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12 February 2025

Spain - 1 Sound debuted three new products at ISE 2025: Level L35, Monitor M35, and the SUB28.

The Level L35 joins the Level L38 as a new take on a full range loudspeaker. This three-way loudspeaker is meant to be mounted flush on a wall, standing only six inches from the surface, utilising its included hardware that is already recessed into the cabinet.

This discreet loudspeaker can be positioned on a wall or ceiling standing only 6” tall in bars, restaurants, or retail environments allowing for a sleek aesthetic and a full range system. It is available in various colours and finishes with a short turnaround time and is IP55 and saltwater resistant for outdoor environments.

The compact Monitor M35 has a full range bandwidth making it suitable for live musical performers and keynote presenters. It features an internal passive three-way cros

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12 February 2025

USA - Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced that effective immediately, globally and retroactively, all EAW products are warrantied for six years from the date of manufacture. This new policy is designed to exceed industry standards and simplify EAW’s previous warranty policy.

The former warranty differentiated between standard loudspeakers (five years), WP loudspeakers (six years), active electronics (two years) and accessories (two years). This new warranty has also been expanded to apply globally, as EAW’s former warranty applied only to U.S. domestic sales.

“This warranty update reflects our confidence in the quality of our products,” says TJ Smith, president of EAW. “As we start the New Year, this updated warranty policy also reinforces our commitment to supporting our customers on a global scale.”

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12 February 2025

Spain - This year’s ISE in Barcelona was particularly exciting for Highlite, as the company introduced several products for the first time, including the new Infinity Furion moving heads, the powerful DAP TA amplifiers, and the versatile Showtec IP Pixelstrip products. Additionally, their new stand design not only captivated visitors, but also won the new sustainability award for large stands.

One of the show highlights was the latest Infinity Furion Series, a collection of IP65-rated, high-performance moving heads. The lineup includes eight models across Spot, Profile, Beam, Hybrid, and WashBeam categories, all designed for precision, durability, and versatility. Features include high lumen output, 16-bit motor control for ultra-smooth movement, CMY/CTO colour mixing, extensive gobo and prism options, and cutting-edge framing systems in the Profile models

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12 February 2025

USA/Europe - The new Mirage Par H IP from ADJ is designed for a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications. It combines potent, lime-infused colour mixing LEDs, with a powerful rechargeable battery and Aria X2 wireless connectivity in a robust and flexible IP-rated enclosure. Whether used to illuminate a stage, décor, foliage or a dancefloor – inside or out – this compact fixture can transform the ambiance of any event with ease.

Harnessing the power of five 20W RGBAL+UV colour mixing LEDs, the Mirage Par H IP outputs a wide spectrum of vibrant colours. Its UV chip allows for the creation of a blacklight effect, and its lime chip delivers an enhanced colour palate as well as increased visual clarity (high CRI). The fixture offers white light output with colour temperature variable between 2,700 and 9,900K and has a concise beam angle of 17°

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12 February 2025

Europe - With the two new Event Carts EC16 and EC19, HOF is launching a flexible, stackable, ultra-light and yet resilient solution for transporting equipment.

The Event Carts can be equipped flexibly and can be customised for different applications. Conversion is simple and can be completed in just a few minutes. The Event Carts are a flexible alternative to conventional cases and therefore a practical transport solution for (event) equipment of all kinds. 

In order to use the space in the Event Cart as effectively as possible, the different levels can be screwed in at 7.5cm intervals. This creates space for a wide range of optional accessories such as shelves, transport boxes and handles. Lamps can be hung underneath the transport boxes. The Event Carts can be loaded up to 500kg.

Thanks to the materials used, such as water-repellent 12mm s

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12 February 2025

USA - Lectrosonics has announced that the DSSM Miniature Water-Resistant Digital Transmitter is now shipping. 

Nominated for a 2025 TEC technical excellence award and winner of Gotham Sound’s customer choice award for most anticipated product of 2025, the DSSM digital bodypack transmitter excels in its water-resistance with an IP (Ingress Protection) rating of 57. The selection of features, RF power, sound quality, drop-in charging, and IP57 moisture ingress rating make the DSSM transmitter the embodiment of state-of-the art technology in miniature watertight transmitter design.

The DSSM is sold individually with antennas, reversible belt clip, battery, and zippered pouch. The DSSM is also sold in “ZS” kits with dual-battery USB charger.

The CHSDSSM 4-bay charging dock is also available and can be used with any variant of the DSSM. Thi

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12 February 2025

Spain - Dali introduced two new products in Barcelona – the Phantom M-80 A in-ceiling speaker and the Phantom CI AMP-4750 DSP amplifier.

Michael Munch, CI business development manager at Dali, says: "The Phantom M-80 A expands the Phantom series and offers more options for discreet in-ceiling installations. The Dali M-80 A offers movie fans a wide range of immersive surround sound possibilities when combined with the existing Phantom range.

“The Phantom CI AMP 4750 DSP is a powerful and smart four-channel DSP amplifier that can be the heart of a home theatre system, but can also be used with traditional Dali hi-fi speakers."

With a Dali designed and SMC equipped 7” bass/mid driver and a 28mm soft dome tweeter, the M-80 A is a high-end Dali speaker for the ceiling.

The Phantom M-80 A in-ceiling Hi-Fi speaker incorporates a 7” b

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11 February 2025

Spain - Linea Research has launched its new, intuitive control software, System Engineer 8.

System Engineer delivers easy-to-use DSP and power management with a workflow-based design to get audio systems up and running in minutes. The new software – which is free to download from the Linea Research website: www.linea-research.com – enhances the powerful audio capabilities of Linea Research products, communicating all the system information necessary to keep your audio network operational, on one easy-to-read screen and in a simple graphical format.

Fast auto-synchronisation to devices is a driving principle of the software’s design. Se8 quickly identifies, connects and syncs to Linea Research products on the network, so that audio systems are ready for the engineer to start the set up – either in a touring environment or for installation.

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11 February 2025

Europe - Following an award-winning debut at LDI in Las Vegas this past December, Elation’s new Paragon LED profile moving heads are now shipping worldwide.

Paragon was recognised with LDI’s Best Debuting Product Award. The fixture is the result of years of development and feedback from designers demanding a lighting solution that could adapt to any environment without compromise.

"We listened to lighting designers who wanted more flexibility, greater output, and a streamlined system that could do it all,” said Eric Loader, global vice president of sales at Elation. “From concept to execution, we refined every detail - ensuring Paragon isn’t just another moving head, but a true workhorse that raises the bar for lighting technology.”

Since its debut, Paragon has already been specified for major concert tours, broadcast studios, and

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11 February 2025

Spain - German fibre network specialists Optocore demonstrated at last week’s ISE Show in Barcelona that they continue to ‘break new barriers in their technological evolution’.

In particular this applies to the new 12G-SDI standard. With the increasing demand for higher bandwidth, in both the broadcast and live event spaces, 12G-SDI is the logical option to support higher speed UHD formats (4K, 8K etc), with higher bitrates and a greater number of colours.

Explaining the move, Optocore technical support engineer, Marci Sós, states: “The advantages are obvious. As market leaders in fibre distribution, our pledge is always to keep ahead of the technological curve, supporting new standards in the evolving world of broadcast signal transmission to ensure the best outcome for our customers, and meet their demands.”

As early subscribers,

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11 February 2025

Spain - Optimal Audio’s new Talk 8, eight-zone paging system, spearheads the expansion of the brand’s ecosystem.

Talk 8 is an eight-zone paging system that adds reliable and precise paging to the Optimal Audio ecosystem. Offering the flexibility demanded from an efficient and high-quality commercial sound system, Talk 8 provides crystal clarity for spoken messages and so much more.

The paging system features 4GB of memory and the stored content can be assigned to any of the six instant message playback buttons. Alternatively, it can be scheduled via Optimal Audio’s WebApp for automatic playback as part of a time-of-day routine. There’s an optional pre-announcement chime and, as part of its simple to use interface, Talk 8 features a backlit talk button with latching and non-latching options.

Users can independently page individual, or

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10 February 2025

Spain - Void Acoustics revealed three new products at ISE 2025: Kinesys – a modular summing array with a self-contained rigging system; Arclite15B – a mutually coupling 15” enclosure designed to extend an Arclite system's performance; and Air 12 – a compact, high-output coaxial loudspeaker addition to the Air series.

Kinesys is billed as the first internally rigged modular and scalable system featuring total summation via a cylindrical radiation pattern. It is designed for mid-to-large-size clubs and live venues but can also deliver for live outside festivals in a flown configuration. ISE attendees were the first to see this new series from Void, which will be launched later this year.

The Air 12 was also previewed on Void’s stand and is the latest versatile addition to the popular ‘Air’ series. The Air 12 is a compact, high-output coax

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10 February 2025

Europe - Prolights has announced the release of the Astra Profile900, a moving head designed to address the needs of lighting professionals in live productions, studios, theatres, and events. Combining brightness, adaptability, and advanced motion technology, the Astra Profile900 represents a key addition to the company's range of professional lighting solutions.

The Astra Profile900 is available in two configurations to meet specific application requirements. The High Performance (HP) model delivers up to 43,000 lumens, suited for large-scale productions and events that demand high brightness levels. The high-quality (HQ) model, with a CRI of up to 96, is optimised for applications requiring precise colour rendering, including television studios and other on-camera environments.

With a 185mm front lens and a 5°-52° linear zoom, the Astra Profile90

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10 February 2025

Spain - Powersoft has launched Nota, a versatile, ultra-compact PoE/PoE+ amplifier designed to meet the varied needs of AV system integrators and integrate seamlessly into a diverse range of networked audio environments.

Nota was unveiled at ISE 2025 by Claudio Lastrucci, Powersoft co-founder and R&D director. Nota joins Powersoft’s growing portfolio of high-end audio solutions for the fixed-installation market, which also includes the cloud-based Unica amplifier platform and the compact Mezzo series, among others.

Nota provides 140W of power across two channels in a pocked-sized footprint, making it a suitable solution for commercial, conferencing and retrofit installations. Its ability to transmit power and data via a single Ethernet connection streamlines installation, reducing costs and minimising wiring complexity – meaning it is also we

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10 February 2025

Spain - The Uniline Max, APG’s new line array for large shows and events, made its international debut in Barcelona.

A high-performance audio system by APG, the inventor of the modular line array, the Uniline Max is designed specifically for large-scale events and concerts. The system, which is shipping now, comprises the UM210 2 × 10” line array speaker and a new subwoofer, the 1 × 21” UM121, which together deliver exceptional audio clarity and power for audiences of up to 10,000 people.

The easy-to-use Uniline Max meets the highest level of requirements from rental companies, live performance providers and venue managers. The system’s ergonomic design ensures the speakers are easy to handle, with thoughtfully positioned rear and side handles for easy transport and a flexible rigging system that supports both tension and compression config

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06 February 2025

Spain - Bose Professional is showcasing a slate of new products and pro audio solutions at ISE 2025.

Bose Professional is presenting an ecosystem of loudspeakers, electronics, software, and services at ISE booth 3N200 in the Multi-Technology Hall, including an exclusive look at new high-performance loudspeakers and hardware coming later in the year. Product experts will conduct scheduled demonstrations every 30 minutes in a dedicated room within the booth.

ISE attendees will have the opportunity to experience EdgeMax LP proprietary directional loudspeakers, which combine surface-mount performance with the form factor of an in-ceiling product. Also on display will be the new AMU108-120 and AMU208-120 loudspeakers, which deliver wide coverage, high output, vocal clarity, and rich musical depth for a range of applications.

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06 February 2025

Spain - HH Audio has announced the launch of a significant number of new products, as well as updates to some of its existing ranges.

The new products reflect the company’s drive to grow its business within the audio sector, with a focus on professional, commercial, and portable solutions which address the widest possible range of requirements.

Visitors to ISE Barcelona can catch first sight of these new developments at booth 7L150, Hall 7, where the HH Audio team will be on hand to discuss the comprehensive range of applications they address.

For commercial audio settings the elegant new Aptur range introduces ceiling, pendant, column array, and subwoofer loudspeakers, whilst the new CL Series of passive column array loudspeakers places cutting edge technology in a sleek and unobtrusive enclosure for solutions in acoustically challenging a

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06 February 2025

Spain - Sony has returned to ISE to present its latest portfolio of products and solutions that cater to the retail, corporate, education, content and virtual production sectors.

Designed to support customers in creating connected experiences, Sony’s booth will showcase its latest offerings - including the new Remote Device Manager for BRAVIA Professional Displays and latest firmware update for the SRG A40 & A12 PTZ cameras with AI analytics – both of which build upon the existing high-quality technology that customers know and love.

Based in Hall 3, Booth 3E300, Sony is inviting visitors to meet with its industry experts and view the latest demonstrations of its products and solutions that add significant value and enhance creative freedom across its core markets - with dedicated areas that simulate each of its core environments such as a mo

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06 February 2025

Portugal - Next Audiogroup has introduced the new SP12, a high-output, full-range, three-way point-source system designed for sound reinforcement in a wide range of applications.

SP12 is incorporates dual 12-inch neodymium LF drivers and an advanced coaxial two-way ring radiator, coupled with an externally rotatable 80° x 45° waveguide.

This waveguide combined with the dipolar configuration of the 12-inch drivers ensures controlled directivity down to approximately 500 Hz, maintaining consistent dispersion pattern. This precision-engineered technology guarantees crystal-clear audio reproduction and impressive directional control.

To fulfil all performance needs, the SP12 is equipped with a powerful, ultra-efficient 3-channel, network-capable Class D amplifier, providing a peak output of 3,840 W. The onboard advanced DSP operates at a 96kHz

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05 February 2025

Spain - Many of Broadway’s and West End’s largest theatrical houses rely on DiGiCo’s Quantum7T mixing console show-after-show. Now, much more modestly-sized performing arts venues and regional touring productions also have reason to celebrate with the ISE 2025 launch of a “T” software version of its most compact Quantum Range desk, the Quantum225T.

Boasting powerful, refined hardware and Quantum processing, the Quantum225T’s functionality and worksurface are instantly reconfigured to provide the specialist theatre programming tools that deliver the versatility needed for theatre sound design, rehearsal, and show operation. In particular, Quantum225T users will quickly appreciate the console’s intuitive programming and workflow that enhances the cue system with DiGiCo’s renowned Auto Update and cue data management tools.

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05 February 2025

Spain - In Barcelona, Claypaky will unveil two new moving head lighting fixtures in the Arolla Aqua Series.

Equipped with a custom 900W white LED light source, Arolla Aqua LT delivers over 40,000 lumens. This consistent and unwavering output rivals high-power-range lights and the size can compete with medium-power fixtures, offering unmatched versatility for diverse lighting needs.

The Arolla Aqua LT's centre-weighted peaked beam is optimized for a more consistent illumination and quality of light. Its 4°-52° zoom range empowers seamless transitions and dynamic effects, thanks to the high zoom speed, the ultra-intensive narrow beam and a 170mm (6.7 in) front lens.

In moving heads with large lenses, sunlight can often sneak in, reflecting internally and causing heat buildup that risks damaging crucial components like gobos and colour filters

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05 February 2025

Spain - UK manufacturer XTA Electronics has made a strong start to 2025 with the launch of the XTA DP648 Audio Management System, which went on show for the first time at NAMM and makes its European debut at ISE.

Building on more than 30 years of design in system processing and loudspeaker management processors, the DP648 is crafted to partner the MX36 console switcher.

The DP648 retains the popular 4-input, 8-output format and features an optional Dante card, allowing for a combination of AES3, analogue, and Dante/AES67 to be used. Comprehensive system processing is provided by dedicated input and output processing similar to the DP448 but enhanced with the multiband dynamic DEQ algorithms from the XTA DP548 and SIDD processors.

The system offers full front panel control and Ethernet remote control via Audiocore Amped Edition, with integrati

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05 February 2025

Spain - Clear-Com is launching the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, an addition to its FreeSpeak family of wireless intercom systems. Designed to meet the evolving needs of technical teams across broadcast, live performance, corporate AV, sports, worship markets and more, the new beltpack offers connectivity, ergonomic design, and advanced features.

The FreeSpeak Icon beltpack combines the powerful RF capabilities of the 1.9 GHz (DECT) frequency with an array of user-focused innovations, including nine configurable buttons, four individual channel volume controls, and support for the latest Bluetooth 5.3 technology. These features allow users to manage extensive communication channels while ensuring comfort and ease of use, even during long production hours.

“We designed the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack to provide a versatile, high-performance solution for powe

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05 February 2025

Spain - Coda Audio has announced the launch of APS-Pro. The APS-Pro Series comprises two models. APS-Pro-D has a 10° cabinet angle for long throw and high granularity of control, whilst APS-Pro-S has a 30° cabinet angle for short throw and wide near field coverage.

Developed from the successful APS series, APS-ProS and APS-Pro-D are compact, 3-way, arrayable point source loudspeakers, designed for small and medium sized venues where a powerful and scalable solution is required. These latest Coda Audio additions bring versatility to the sector by allowing for a blend of precision and coverage.

Both models deploy new versions of Coda Audio’s Dual Diaphragm Coaxial Curved Wave Driver (DDC) for mid/high frequency. These new drivers are built to generate the appropriate 10° and 30° wavefronts at source, without having to rely on waveguides or flares