Posts by Jason Allen

Yamaha have added new 8-channel power amps to the four existing XMV Series 4-channel models. The XMV8280 and XMV8140 are equipped with Yamaha’s newly developed YDIF digital audio format connectivity allowing for fast and easy setup with Ethernet cables. The XMV8280-D and XMV8140-D utilize Audinate’s Dante digital audio network for larger venues where long distance…

CAST Software has released the full, market-ready version of wysiwyg R31, the brand new and significantly updated edition of its industry standard lighting design and pre-visualization suite. R31 is available for download now from the Members Only Area of the CAST Soft website. There’s a long list of new features, including new Material System in…

The Collab8 is a networked collaboration device that allows users across multiple platforms (Windows, Android, iOS etc) to send their device’s screen wirelessly to monitors or other displays.  The Collab8 not only handles scaling automatically, but can also push the presenter’s display to other participant’s devices. WOW Vision have also incorporated a HDMI input for…

Soundcraft has announced a new option card in the ViSi Connect series of expansions for the Si Expression, Si Compact and Si Performer consoles, providing users of the console with a multi-channel, multi-format interface for live and studio recording to DAWs and other recording systems. The Multi Digital card provides 32 output channels (fed from…

Sennheiser has released new headphones specially created for conference and visitor guidance systems. The lightweight HP 02 and NP 02 on-ear headphones ensure high listening and wearing comfort while delivering optimal speech intelligibility. Features include an adjustable headband on the robust HP 02, while NP 02 has a neckband that accommodates additional headgear. The easy…

Martin has released a new software version for M-Series consoles with hundreds of improvements and a new user-interface. The new v3 software features faster start-up time, show loading and more efficient access to functions. The user interface has been optimised for touch and gesture technology. Users can swipe to move from view to view, access…

Extron have announced two new, larger HDMI distribution amplifiers as part of its HDMI DA Series product line. The HDMI DA4 with four outputs, and HDMI DA6 with six outputs, are HDCP compliant and support HDMI specification features including data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, 12-bit Deep Color, 3D, Lip Sync, and HD lossless audio…

ETC’s new Source Four LED Studio HD spotlight was designed to perform in a high-definition production world where people need to look their best. Studio HD’s flicker-free mode prevents the undesirable side effects that commonly arise when using LEDs with high-speed and rolling-shutter cameras. On-board controls mean no external controller is required. The Source Four…

Elation Lighting introduces the next breakthrough in its expanding line of affordable LED displays… the EZ6 indoor LED video panel. EZ6 is a high resolution, 6mm pixel pitch, LED video panel. It is constructed of a die-cast aluminium frame with high precision CNC machining techniques. Because of its bright output and modular, light and easy…

EAW has released the VFR-i Series Loudspeakers seires providing a controlled, high-fidelity cabinet range for low-cost installs. The VF Series leverages EAW’s core technologies, originally developed for the renowned MK, VR and FR Series to deliver an unprecedented level of fidelity, output, and pattern control for cost-sensitive applications. The VFR”i” revision continues the original series’…

The PMC16 is a 16 channel personal monitor controller which allows the user to create a custom mix from 16 channels of audio. Designed to be used with the dbx TR1616 or any other BLU link compatible device, the PMC16 allows for monitoring with headphones, in-ear monitors, powered monitors, or traditional wedge monitors. Multiple PMC16s…

Christie has introduced the Mirage 4K25 and Christie Mirage 4K35 projectors for 3D applications for advanced visualisation in automotive, location-based entertainment, government, military, oil and gas and more. These new 3-chip DLP® projectors, anchored by the new Christie TruLife™ electronics platform with proprietary 1.2 Gigapixel per second, floating point architecture, offer full 4096 by 2160…