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Shure vereinfacht Einsatz drahtloser Audiosysteme mit neuem Axient-Digital-Firmware-Update
13/10/2026
Hollyland introduces Lark M3
23/09/2026
ChamSys introduces QuickQ+ series
21/09/2026
Vincent bringt SolidLine 2.0 auf den Markt
31/08/2026
ChamSys releases MediaMaster 26.0 Stable
28/08/2026
Calrec integrates ImPulseV with NEP Platform
21/08/2026
Obsidian Control Systems expands Onyx control with new NX Play playback wing
Obsidian Control Systems has announced the new Onyx NX Play, a compact expansion button wing designed to expand the physical command surface of the company’s Onyx lighting control platform. NX Play provides programmers and buskers with additional direct access to playback functions in a scalable format for use with both Onyx consoles and PC-based systems.
Designed around the same modular philosophy as the NX Series, NX Play provides an entry point into the Onyx hardware ecosystem, adding physical playback control without changing the underlying Onyx architecture or established programming workflow. It gives users a way to add hands-on control capacity while maintaining existing show files, workflows, and system structure.
“NX Play is about giving programmers more physical access to the tools they already use”, says Obsidian Control Systems Business Director Koy Neminathan. “It expands the control surface in a compact format while keeping the Onyx experience familiar.”
At the heart of NX Play is a high-density array of 24 RGB-backlit buttons designed for quick identification and direct playback triggering. Each button can be customized to any color. An integrated OLED display and four dedicated Command Keys give users quick access to essential functions.
NX Play connects to Onyx systems via USB, with a focus on predictable, low-latency input response. Its hardware design follows a reliability-first approach intended for demanding professional environments, with a touring-grade enclosure and industrial design language aligned with the existing NX Series.
The module shares the same form factor as the NX K and features a magnetic alignment system that allows it to dock seamlessly with other NX hardware. This enables users to build out their physical control surface according to the needs of a particular system or application. NX Play can also be used independently as a MIDI device, extending its usefulness beyond the Onyx ecosystem and allowing it to serve as a physical control surface in other applications.
NX Play unlocks a Nova+ license, providing up to four universes of output along with full MIDI, OSC and timecode support. It requires no additional licensing tier beyond the host Onyx system.
(Photo: Obsidian Control Systems)
Shure vereinfacht Einsatz drahtloser Audiosysteme mit neuem Axient-Digital-Firmware-Update
Das aktuelle Update für das Axient-Digital-Drahtlossystem von Shure führt die neuen Funktionen Channel Linking und Preferred Access Point ein. Diese sollen Audio-Profis dabei unterstützen, ausfallsichere Drahtlossysteme aufzubauen, die Einrichtung zu vereinfachen und einen zuverlässigen Betrieb in komplexen Produktionsumgebungen sicherzustellen.
Von großen Live-Events und Broadcast-Produktionen bis hin zu weitläufigen Veranstaltungsorten und räumlich verteilten Installationen: Audio-Teams verwalten Drahtlossysteme zunehmend über größere Abdeckungsbereiche hinweg. Das aktuelle Axient-Digital-Update begegnet dieser Herausforderung, indem es die Verwaltung der Empfänger vereinfacht und mehr Kontrolle darüber verleiht, wie kompatible Sender in komplexen Drahtlosumgebungen Verbindungen zu ShowLink Access Points herstellen.
Mit Channel Linking lassen sich Empfängerkanäle kompatibler Axient-Digital-Empfänger miteinander verknüpfen. Dazu zählen AD4Q, AD4D, ADX5D sowie der skalierbare ANX4-Drahtlosempfänger im Axient-Digital-Modus. Nach der Verknüpfung übernehmen sekundäre Kanäle automatisch wichtige Einstellungen des primären Kanals, darunter Frequenz, Senderregistrierung, Verschlüsselungs-Informationen und Kanalbenennung.
Channel Linking reduziert die Anzahl der nötigen Konfigurationsschritte und vereinfacht die Einrichtung und Systemwartung in verteilten und redundant ausgelegten Empfängernetzwerken. Die Funktion eignet sich insbesondere für Anwendungen mit großen Abdeckungsbereichen, etwa bei Umzügen, in Stadien, Arenen, Kongresszentren und bei Produktionen, die eine flexible Platzierung der Empfänger erfordern.
Preferred Access Point gibt Nutzern von Axient Digital mehr Kontrolle über den ShowLink-Betrieb in komplexen Drahtlosumgebungen. In Systemen mit mehreren AD610-Access-Points können unterstützte Axient-Digital-Sender gezielt einem bevorzugten Access Point zugewiesen werden. Dadurch wird die ShowLink-Steuerung in großen Veranstaltungsorten, verteilten Antennensystemen und Produktionen mit besonderen Anforderungen an das Verhalten des Drahtlossystems besser planbar.
Channel Linking und Preferred Access Point sind ab sofort in Axient Digital Version 1.6 verfügbar. Das Update kann über die Shure-Update-Utility-Desktop-Anwendung heruntergeladen werden.
(Foto: Shure)
Lake People bietet nachrüstbaren 19-Zoll-Montagerahmen für Monitor-Controller MC100 an
Lake People bietet ab sofort für das Modell MC100 einen 19-Zoll-Montagerahmen an, der den Monitor-Controller rackfähig macht. Der Montagerahmen ist mit allen bestehenden Geräten kompatibel und bietet damit eine nachrüstbare Alternative zur Montage in einer Rackwanne. Die Funktionalität des MC100 bleibt dabei vollständig erhalten. Der Montagerahmen ist außerdem kompatibel mit den Modellen V550, V5902 und V790 von Violectric.
Lake People bietet den MC100 auch als Pro-Version mit relaisgeschalteter Lautstärkeregelung an. Mit der Verfügbarkeit des neuen Montagerahmens kommt nun eine weitere Option für den MC100 hinzu. Einerseits ist der Monitor-Controller nach wie vor als Desktop-Gerät zu haben; durch das Einsetzen in den Montagerahmen passt der MC100 jetzt aber auch auf zwei Höheneinheiten in ein Rack.
Unabhängig von der Wahl der Installation bleibt in jedem Fall die volle Funktionalität des MC100 erhalten. Dazu gehören fünf verschiedene Input-Optionen von XLR über Cinch bis zum USB-C-Eingang mit hochwertiger Wandlerstufe. Ausgangsseitig bieten drei unabhängig pegelanpassbare symmetrische Ausgänge Anschlussmöglichkeiten für drei Lautsprecherpaare sowie einen separat schaltbaren Subwoofer.
Die Wahltaster auf der Front können sich gegenseitig auslösen oder den gleichzeitigen Betrieb mehrerer Ein- und Ausgänge zulassen, je nach Vorliebe. Zwei symmetrische Slave-Outs erlauben die Verbindung von weiteren regelbaren Verstärkern oder Messgeräten, deren Eingangssignal nicht von der Abhörlautstärke beeinflusst werden soll.
(Foto: Lake People)
Nsign and Sony collaborate to simplify digital signage deployment
Nsign is now officially certified for Bravia Professional Displays from Sony. Developed in collaboration with Sony Professional Displays & Solutions, the integration allows the Nsign application to run directly on compatible screens.
The integration combines direct playback on the display with remote monitoring and control through Sony’s on-device Rest API, while Sony’s Device Provisioning Tool simplifies initial setup. In installations where a separate media player is no longer required, this reduces the number of components to install and maintain.
“When you are deploying signage across multiple locations, every extra device and every configuration step adds up”, says Mónica Fernández, Managing Director of Nsign. “Working with Sony gives our partners a simpler way to get screens up and running and keep them under control. It also gives customers more choice as their networks grow, while keeping content and day-to-day operations in one familiar platform.”
To simplify deployment, installers use a predefined provisioning profile through Sony’s Device Provisioning Tool. The profile installs Nsign as the display’s default application and applies the settings required for remote monitoring and control. Once activated and paired with the Nsign platform, the display launches the application automatically at startup.
Through Sony’s local Rest API, the Nsign application can control supported displays, including switching screens on and off, rebooting them and changing screen orientation. Content, playlists and schedules are managed centrally through Nsign, bringing playback and display control into the same operational environment.
The collaboration also expands the hardware options available to Nsign customers. Supported Bravia Professional Displays can be managed alongside other compatible devices, including Android-based hardware and BrightSign players. Resellers, integrators and end users can contact Nsign for details of supported Bravia Professional Display models, firmware requirements and deployment options.
(Photo: Nsign/Sony)
New digital patchbay labelling system from Black Lion Audio available
Black Lion Audio introduces PBR Lit, a 1U rackmount LED display designed to bring modern, customisable digital labelling to studio racks. Applications include reorganising routing and changing out equipment. Mounted directly above or below an existing patchbay, PBR Lit provides digital labels that can be updated in seconds.
Users need to connect a standard USB keyboard to make edits directly from the front panel, or use the included Patchcad BLA Edition software to create, save, and manage complete patchbay layouts. “Patching is one of the few areas of the modern studio that’s remained surprisingly analogue”, says Preston Whiting, VP of Operations. “Studio technologies evolve constantly but for some reason patchbay labels haven’t. PBR Lit makes updating labelling as simple as editing text, while giving a rack a slick, illuminated appearance.”
To accommodate the most common patchbay formats, PBR Lit offers four display modes: 48-point TRS, 96-point TT, 16-point XLR, and Custom mode for alternative layouts, studio signage, or almost any creative use. Custom mode transforms PBR Lit into more than just a patchbay label - the full-width display can be used for equipment identification, rack labelling, studio branding, session notes, or any custom text anyone might want visible in their rack.
A reinforced steel chassis and black-anodised aluminium faceplate provide durability, while the black finish and blue LED display create a modern aesthetic to complement today’s professional studios.
(Photo: Black Lion Audio)
Accu-Cable introduces AACXLR series power/audio combo cables
Accu-Cable, a provider of professional connectivity solutions, has introduced the new AACXLR series, a range of professional power/audio combo cables aiming to simplify connections between compatible powered speakers and professional audio equipment.
Designed as an alternative to running separate audio and power cables, each AACXLR cable combines a 3-pin XLR male-to-female balanced audio connection with a 3-prong Edison male-to-locking IP female power connection inside a durable, flexible PVC outer jacket. This construction allows users to route, secure, connect, disconnect, and coil a single cable rather than managing separate audio and power lines.
“Every powered speaker needs both an audio connection and a power connection, so combining those two requirements into one professional cable makes a lot of sense for production teams and installers”, comments Alfred Gonzales, Director of Sales. “The AACXLR series is designed to make everyday setups faster and more organized while reducing the cable clutter that can build up on stages and in installed systems.”
The AACXLR series features professional-grade construction throughout. The balanced audio section utilizes two 20 AWG twisted-pair conductors with a braided shield for dependable signal transmission, while the power section incorporates three heavy-duty 12 AWG conductors. With a flexible 12 mm outer diameter and durable PVC outer jacket, the AACXLR series is suitable for both mobile production and permanent professional installations.
The series, which also includes a cable tie wrap for better cable management, is available in two lengths: the AACXLR-25, measuring 25 feet (7.6 meters), and the AACXLR-50, measuring 50 feet (15 meters). Both options are designed for a wide range of applications, including concert tours, live productions, corporate AV and events, houses of worship, entertainment venues, schools, system integration projects, and mobile entertainment.
Ideal applications include powered loudspeakers, powered stage monitors, active subwoofers, portable PA systems, and permanent professional audio installations. The Accu-Cable AACXLR series combo cables are available now through ADJ dealers and distributors in North America (these products will not be available in Europe).
(Photo: Accu-Cable)
KRK V series monitors help Santiago Uribe shape music for film and television
Music supervisor, composer, and mixing engineer Santiago Uribe has built a career around producing music for film and television, contributing to more than forty projects for Netflix, Amazon, Disney, HBO, and other international and local productions throughout Latin America and Spain. Uribe develops music for film and television, from composition and production to final mixing, using KRK V series studio monitors as a secondary reference throughout the process.
Uribe’s path into music supervision began as streaming production expanded in Colombia and Latin America. After studying music production and engineering at Berklee College of Music in Boston, he returned to Colombia in 2010 to open Audiobit Studios, where he initially produced bands and composed music for television.
In 2017, Netflix began producing more series in the region and local production companies started looking for music supervisors. Given his background, Uribe was among the few in the region who could jump into the role, and the opportunity quickly expanded to multiple platforms and countries. Today, he continues to balance music supervision with his composition, production, and mixing work, though his relationship with KRK predates that career evolution.
While at Berklee, Uribe worked with KRK Rokit monitors, establishing an appreciation for the brand’s sound that has continued throughout his life. “I did most of my work in college on KRKs, so when Enrique Ferrer (Gibson CI Consultant) sent me the KRK V series, I was pretty happy; it was like going back to my roots”, he says.
Today, Uribe uses his KRK V series monitors alongside a larger pair of boutique full-range speakers. The V series helps him evaluate how his mixes translate to more typical listening environments. “The KRKs are amazing for reference”, he says. “The monitors are great for when I want a second point of view on what I’m doing. They give me a different perspective on the mix, as well as how it would sound in a real-world application. They’re also great for checking how things will translate on smaller setups.”
That translation is particularly important in Uribe’s work for film and television, where productions might contain substantial low-frequency information. This includes deep bass, drones, and other low-frequency sound design elements that will not necessarily translate to the consumer systems on which most audiences typically hear the finished production, such as televisions, laptops, or other consumer playback systems.
Since he uses the KRKs without a subwoofer, Uribe says his setup provides a useful reality check. “I’m always verifying on the KRKs”, he continues. “The speakers provide a more realistic reference of the ways people are going to listen with a typical home setup, which doesn’t have extended low end.”
Uribe also points to the midrange of the V series monitors as a key advantage in his workflow. He notes that many speakers emphasize the extremes of the frequency spectrum, while the KRK V series provides an important part of the spectrum for evaluating information through a mix.
“Most speakers have this tuning range that’s sort of smiley face-shaped, with lots of bass and high-end, but the V series monitors have a flatter response and a detailed midrange, and that’s where most of the information is”, he explains. “It’s very important that we can hear those frequencies well. My other speakers are full-range, so I can hear very low frequencies on those. But nobody’s going to listen to those frequencies when they’re watching their TV. So, I’ve got to make sure it translates well.”
As both a composer and mixing engineer, Uribe approaches those stages as a continuous process. Rather than separating composition from mixing, he develops the sonic character of a piece as he creates it. “When I’m recording or composing, I’m mixing”, he says. “That way, when I finish the piece, it’s already mixed. I do it all at the same time.”
That approach has supported a diverse body of screen work. Uribe has served as music supervisor and composer on the Netflix series “La Primera Vez” (known in English as “Eva Lasting”), creating the show’s original theme and developing new versions with artists like Manuel Medrano, Juliana, Grupo Niche, and Chromeo. The show’s evolving theme song became part of the audience experience, with viewers following along to see which artist would appear in each season. Uribe also served as music supervisor and composer on the Netflix series “Medusa”, which became a major international success, and composed music for Amazon Prime Video’s “Los Billis”.
Among Uribe’s current projects is a Spanish-language Netflix production, “En diciembre llegaban las brisas”, for which he is serving as music supervisor, composer, and music producer. Currently in production, the film’s music takes an ambitious creative approach inspired by its period setting and historical interpretations of more well-known modern songs. Uribe has also called on the KRK V series for his work on this production.
Uribe’s work has earned recognition in Colombia, with five Catalina Awards nominations and two Nuestra Tierra Awards wins for his “La Primera Vez” theme songs. With the Latin Grammy Awards now incorporating a “Best Music for Audiovisual” category, he also plans to submit his TV/film work to the Recording Academy for consideration.
(Photo: KRK)
Shure IntelliMix Bar Pro for human and AI collaboration now available
Inconsistent audio and video quality remains a barrier to the accurate transcriptions, summaries and insights that inform critical business decisions. Shure recently announced the general availability of the IntelliMix Bar Pro, a Certified for Microsoft Teams collaboration bar and touch panel for medium and large rooms designed to deliver data powering AI-driven collaboration.
“Every transcript, summary, and AI-generated insight begins with what your room’s devices can hear and see”, says Sam Sabet, Chief Technology Officer at Shure. “When the inputs are clean, confidence in the outputs increases, and this becomes even more important when collaborating with AI agents. Modern teams need trustworthy outputs to make the right strategic decisions. The IntelliMix Bar Pro delivers the trusted audio and video performance that powers those outputs in medium and large rooms, where enterprise AI has the most to gain, and the least room for error.”
The IntelliMix Bar Pro combines IntelliMix View AI video framing technology with onboard IntelliMix audio processing to capture speech, facial expressions, and non-verbal cues throughout the room, including those sitting nearest and at the end of the table. This allows AI tools to produce more accurate transcriptions to support more reliable AI insights and agentic services, aiming to reduce misunderstandings and enable meeting participants to make faster, more confident decisions.
“Presence and clarity are the foundation of effective collaboration”, notes Craig Durr, Founder and Chief Analyst, The Collab Collective. “When people are fully engaged and can be clearly heard, seen, and understood, organizations create the context that drives better decisions. Shure plays a critical role in enabling that experience.”
As AI-driven features have become common place in the meeting environment, IT teams are increasingly focused on the importance of consistent audio and video quality for productive outcomes, particularly in larger rooms, where performance has traditionally required integrated AV systems. The Android-based IntelliMix Bar Pro addresses this challenge by delivering enterprise-grade performance from a single device. Onboard IntelliMix audio processing isolates voices and minimizes background noise. Meanwhile, IntelliMix View AI video framing keeps participants clearly visible, to enable reliable AI outcomes and consistent meeting experiences across locations.
“For IT teams, success isn’t just delivering reliable AI outcomes in one room - it’s delivering them consistently across every room”, says Susy Liem, Vice President, Collaboration and Conferencing at Shure. “Shure is working closely with Microsoft to deliver and expand a portfolio with certified options for every space. We’re giving IT teams a solution that simplifies deployment while delivering the data clarity needed to unlock the full value of Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and Facilitator.”
Built on Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), Microsoft’s enterprise-grade extension of the Android operating system, the IntelliMix Bar Pro is designed for enterprise environments where security, manageability, and long-term stability are essential. Being Certified for Microsoft Teams assures the solution meets Microsoft’s performance requirements and ensures compatibility with the platform.
IT teams can manage, control and update IntelliMix Bar Pro remotely using ShureCloud and other enterprise IoT systems like Pro Management Portal and ServiceNow, to streamline support and maintenance across multiple locations.
(Photos: Shure)
Lightware expands Lara room control with Stream Deck integration
Lightware has expanded its Lara (Lightware Advanced Room Automation) Wizard platform with a new Elgato Stream Deck integration, allowing supported Stream Deck devices to operate as physical user panels for Lara configurations. This aims to provide a faster way to create customized room-control solutions without programming from scratch.
As meeting spaces become more varied, the way users interact with AV systems also needs to adapt. While touch panels remain a popular option, some environments benefit from a dedicated physical controller with clearly defined functions. By adding Stream Deck support, Lara gives integrators another way to create intuitive room interfaces to match the requirements of each space, from straightforward meeting rooms to more tailored AV environments.
“We wanted to make it easy for integrators to turn a Stream Deck into a practical room-control solution, without needing to write code”, says Gergely Vida, CEO at Lightware. “The Lara Wizard handles the configuration, while still delivering the flexibility to choose the controls and layout that suit each room, giving users a simple, familiar way to interact with the AV system.”
Lara Wizard guides users through the process in four steps: choosing the compatible Lightware device and Stream Deck model, selecting the required room controls and arranging them on the interface. The Wizard automatically adapts the layout to the selected Stream Deck, ensuring controls only occupy physically available keys.
The configuration tool supports source selection, display and lighting controls, with up to two outputs and four source-selection buttons per output. Integrators can choose icons and preview the complete keypad before generating and downloading the configuration. Real-time status feedback allows the keys to reflect what is happening in the room, including the selected source, disconnected inputs and device power.
Stream Deck can connect directly to the host device’s service USB port or be positioned remotely over the network using an Elgato Network Dock. Designed to fit a wide range of Lightware systems, the integration supports Stream Deck Mini, MK.2 and Neo models, plus all Taurus UCX/DCX devices, including TPX, TPN and MMX2. TPN and GVN MMU devices can also connect over Ethernet via Network Dock, with Lara 2.0.3+ or later required on the host device.
(Photo: Lightware)
Updated firmware brings AVB Milan connectivity and DM5 series integration to Yamaha’s Rivage PM digital mixing ecosystem
Yamaha Corporation has announced Firmware V7.20 for its Rivage PM digital mixing systems, an update which introduces support for the new DM5 series digital mixing consoles, RUio utility I/O units, DME5 and DME3 signal processors, as well as the newly-announced AuviTran AV-HY64-AVB interface card.
Giving access to AVB Milan networking, enhanced visibility and remote control across an increasingly diverse range of connected devices, the new firmware allows the building of larger, more versatile Rivage PM-based systems across live sound, installed audio and immersive production environments.
A key highlight of Rivage PM V7.20 is support for the new AuviTran AV-HY64-AVB interface card, launched at InfoComm 2026. Designed specifically for Yamaha Rivage PM systems, the card enables direct integration with AVB Milan networks, providing an additional networking option for live sound, fixed installation, public address and immersive applications.
The AV-HY64-AVB card supports up to 64 input and 64 output channels at 96 kHz, delivering AVB Milan redundancy support and low latency audio transport with stable clock synchronization. It creates a direct digital signal path from the console to amplifiers or immersive audio processors, while reducing conversion stages throughout the signal chain.
Rivage PM V7.20 also expands support for a range of newly-introduced Yamaha products, allowing users to build more flexible and scalable systems, while maintaining centralized monitoring and control directly from Rivage PM consoles. The Dante Supported Device list now includes the new DM5 and DM5 Compact digital mixing consoles, the RUio1608SB-D, RUio0804-D, RUio16FLX-D utility I/O units and the latest DME5 and DME3 signal processors. These additions allow Rivage PM systems to be integrated into a greater variety of audio production environments.
Similarly, the DM5 series can be incorporated into larger Rivage PM systems, extending the common Yamaha workflow across productions of different scales. Seamless compatibility with the RUio utility I/O lineup expands system flexibility and control, with the RUio1608SB-D providing on stage connectivity, the RUio0804-D delivering compact remote I/O expansion, as well as the RUio16FLX-D’s analogue, digital and AES connectivity for amplifier racks and distributed audio.
Support for the DME5 and DME3 signal processors further strengthens integration between Yamaha mixing and audio processing platforms, allowing users to monitor and control an increasingly sophisticated range of system components from a single console.
MultiDyne brings expanded MultiDyne and MRMC technology portfolio to Cabsat 2026
At Cabsat 2026, MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems will showcase an expanded technology portfolio that brings MRMC’s camera robotics and motion control technologies alongside MultiDyne’s established fiber transport, camera connectivity and IP solutions.
The broader offering follows MultiDyne’s acquisition of the assets of MRMC (Mark Roberts Motion Control) in June 2026, aiming to give customers greater flexibility to add new capabilities while continuing to use the infrastructure and workflows that already work for them. Cabsat takes place October 5-7, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Dubai, UAE. MultiDyne will exhibit in Hall S19, Stand H2-A57.
MRMC develops robotic camera systems, motion control and automated tracking technologies for broadcast, film, sports and live production. As part of the acquisition, MultiDyne established MultiDyne Robotics and Motion Control Limited, which continues to operate under the established MRMC brand. The two portfolios address complementary parts of the production chain. MRMC technology moves, positions and automates cameras, while MultiDyne transports and manages the video, audio, communications and data those cameras generate.
“The MRMC acquisition gives us a much broader set of technologies to address different requirements across the production chain”, says Sebastian Mucha, Executive VP of Sales & Strategy at MultiDyne. “A customer may need robotics and automation, additional camera connectivity, higher-capacity fiber transport, IP infrastructure or a combination of those capabilities. The important thing is that they can add what makes sense for their production environment without having to rethink everything around it.”
MultiDyne continues to develop the fiber and signal transport technologies on which the company has built its business. At Cabsat, the company will demo its SilverBack-IP fiber camera adapter, which brings native SMPTE ST 2110 connectivity to digital cinema camera workflows, allowing production teams to integrate their preferred cinema cameras directly into IP production environments. The SilverBack-IP extends MultiDyne’s family deeper into the hybrid SDI/IP production universe while preserving the mobility, camera flexibility and performance of previous SilverBack models.
MultiDyne will also highlight the VF-9100, the latest generation of its VersaFrame fiber transport platform. Designed for hybrid SDI/IP facilities, the VF-9100 introduces a redesigned architecture, greater processing capacity, expanded modularity and native Restful API support. This allows monitoring, configuration and diagnostics to be integrated with network management and facility control systems while providing a bridge between established baseband infrastructure and IP-based workflows.
MultiDyne will also show its new MDoG-8800 eight-channel 12G fiber transport module for the OpenGear ecosystem. Designed for high-density 4K and 8K workflows, the module combines flexible internal routing with a choice of fiber-per-signal or integrated CWDM configurations.
The expanded portfolio is particularly relevant in the Middle East, where broadcasters, sports organizations, production companies and major entertainment venues continue to invest in new production infrastructure and capabilities. As these environments grow, so too do requirements for automation, IP-based production and higher-capacity fiber connectivity, while many organizations also need to build on the systems and workflows already in place.
(Photos: MultiDyne)
Hollyland introduces Lark M3
Hollyland has announced the Lark M3, a flexible and scalable wireless audio system designed for multi-camera, multi-person productions. Rather than functioning as a single wireless microphone, Lark M3 can be a one-to-many or many-to-one audio system to capture group interviews, podcasts, multi-person content, and multi-camera shoots with a setup that adapts to the number of people and devices involved.
At the core of Lark M3 is its multi-transmitter and multi-receiver architecture. Up to four transmitters can connect to a single receiver, letting each person wear their own mic and be recorded independently, without passing a single microphone around. Conversely, one transmitter can connect to up to four receivers simultaneously, so a single speaker’s voice can be captured by multiple cameras or smartphones at once.
That flexibility extends into post-production through four-track independent recording. When paired with the hot shoe adapter, or by connecting a USB-C or Camera receiver to a computer, Lark M3 delivers four isolated audio tracks, giving editors full control to adjust each speaker’s volume and sound separately.
Recording at 48 kHz/32-bit with a 70 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 125 dB max. SPL, the Lark M3 features studio-level specs. It uses Hollyland’s proprietary HDT wireless technology to move audio data fifty percent faster for distances of up to 300 m.
AI noise cancellation, powered by deep learning and computational auditory scene analysis, suppresses wind, traffic, running water, and other background noise across three adjustable levels. Custom voice tuning provides one-tap vocal enhancement for all transmitters, along with eight vocal presets that can be assigned individually to each transmitter.
Each preset can be customized in the app for more precise control over vocal tone. Auto-Limit Clip Protection keeps volume levels stable across dynamic ranges, while a Primary/Secondary receiver setup is designed to prevent recording interruptions; if the Primary RX drops out, a Secondary RX instantly takes over.
The kit itself is designed for portability: each 9 g transmitter uses flexible magnetic mounting, and an all-in-one charging case stores transmitters, receivers, cables, and windshields while delivering up to 48 hours of total battery life.
“We’ve seen video production evolve from one person with one camera or smartphone into collaborative workflows with multiple people and multiple shooting setups. As more shooting setups are involved, everyone’s audio needs to be recorded across different cameras and smartphones at the same time”, says Yena Li, GTM Specialist at Hollyland. “With traditional solutions, multiple wireless microphone systems may be needed to capture audio across multiple people and cameras or smartphones. We wanted Lark M3 to make multi-person, multi-camera shooting simpler with one system that can flexibly connect multiple transmitters and receivers as needed.”
The Hollyland Lark M3 is available in seven SKUs, including four charging-case kits and individual transmitters and receivers.
(Photos: Hollyland)
JH Audio introduces ten new DiamondCast finishes for custom in-ear monitors
Jerry Harvey Audio has announced ten new DiamondCast finishes for its custom in-ear monitors (IEMs), expanding the brand’s personalization options for musicians, audiophiles, and audio professionals. Available as custom shells or faceplates, the new finishes combine distinctive colorways with real reclaimed diamond material, creating a unique look for each pair of monitors.
DiamondCast is made from high-density resin material with real reclaimed diamond chips embedded throughout. The diamond material is reclaimed from chips produced by professional diamond cutters, providing a conflict-free source while adding a visual character not possible with traditional shell materials, according to the manufacturer.
The new collection includes ten colorways: Blue Steel, Electric Moss, Royal Static, Scarlet, Lagoon, Dark Indigo, Phantom Black, Pink Voltage, Abyss Teal, and Ember. The material is CNC-machined and shaped into custom shells or faceplates, giving each IEM a distinctive finish with natural variation, depth, and reflective detail. As the diamond material is distributed differently in every block, no two DiamondCast finishes are exactly alike. Each DiamondCast order includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
“Customization has always been an important part of the JH Audio experience”, comments Jerry Harvey, Founder of JH Audio. “DiamondCast gives customers another way to make their monitors personal, with a material that looks different in every build.” Tim McKenzie of McKenzie Penworks adds: “DiamondCast began as a way to bring real diamond material into handcrafted objects in a form that could be machined, finished, and made truly personal. Seeing it used in custom in-ear monitors is a natural extension of that idea, giving each pair its own depth, character, and individuality.”
The new DiamondCast finishes are available immediately as custom shells or faceplates across JH Audio’s custom IEM lineup. Customers can choose different finishes for each earpiece, select matching pairs, or combine DiamondCast with other shell and faceplate options.
(Photo: JH Audio)
ChamSys introduces QuickQ+ series
In 2018, ChamSys introduced its new QuickQ series of consoles, one of which - the QuickQ20 - would go on to win the WFX New Products Award. ChamSys now introduces its new QuickQ+ Range of consoles, featuring a level of technological prowess that was barely imaginable eight years ago.
“QuickQ+ is about giving users more room to grow - more universes, more responsive operation, and more dependable hardware - while preserving the straightforward workflow that made QuickQ popular”, comments ChamSys Product and Support Manager James Harrison. “Every QuickQ+ model features increased processing power, and a larger 11.6-inch touchscreen for smoother operation and easier programming. In essence, there is now more creative freedom across the range.”
The five products in the QuickQ + series are QuickQ 10+, QuickQ 20+, QuickQ 30+, QuickQ Studio+, and QuickQ Rack+.
QuickQ 10+ offers one universe, twenty multifunction faders, cue-stack and chase playback control.
QuickQ 20+ features four universes, twenty multifunction faders, ten playback faders, four attribute encoders, and two physical DMX outputs.
QuickQ 30+ offers six universes, forty multifunction faders, ten playback faders, four attribute encoders, and four physical DMX outputs.
QuickQ Studio+ has four universes, 19-inch rack/desktop format with reversable rack ears, ten playback faders, four 10Scene ports, and two physical DMX outputs.
QuickQ Rack+ has six universes along with 1U 19-inch rack format, ten scene buttons, and a rack-friendly form factor for permanent installations.
“The new QuickQ Studio+ model extends the QuickQ range into studio, installation, hospitality, worship, and AV applications”, notes Harrison. Each product in the QuickQ+ series has an internal WiFi antenna, a locking power-supply connector, and dual network ports to make them more dependable in live and installed environments.
Everyone wanting to upgrade to the QuickQ+ range will be able to do so seamlessly. Existing QuickQ show files remain compatible, enabling customers to gain increased capability without retraining or reprogramming.
Powersoft ArmoníaPlus 3.0 goes multi-platform with native MacOS support
Powersoft has released ArmoníaPlus 3.0, a significant platform release for its system management software. Previously available exclusively for Windows on x64 hardware, ArmoníaPlus now also runs natively on MacOS with Apple Silicon, making it a multi-platform application for the first time.
The interface, projects, file formats and streamlined workflow are shared across every supported platform, so a system designer drafting a project on a Mac can hand the file to a technician running Windows on site without conversion. For rental companies, integrators and touring crews, it means teams can standardise on the hardware that suits them and exchange projects freely across machines for a consistent experience.
Alongside running on MacOS, version 3.0 also delivers extensive under-the-hood engineering on responsiveness. The optimisations made in this latest update target the operations most affected by system size, to keep ArmoníaPlus fast and responsive when working with many amplifiers, speakers and control elements. The result is reduced waiting times and a smoother experience when designing, configuring, tuning and operating complex installations and large touring rigs. Interactive Tuning has also been optimised in the same way, responding more quickly and keeping the tuning session fluid.
“Bringing ArmoníaPlus to MacOS has been one of the most frequently requested developments from our user base, and it mattered to us that the Mac version was the same software our users already know”, says Filippo Digiugno, R&D manager at Powersoft. “We also owe a great deal to everyone who downloaded the release candidate over the summer and took the time to tell us what they found. Their feedback shaped the final build.”
ArmoníaPlus 3.0 is available to download on the Powersoft website.
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DPA stellt neues Kopfbügelmikrofon mit versetzter akustischer Achse vor
DPA Microphones stellt mit dem 6388 Core+ ein neues Kopfbügelmikrofon mit Supernierencharakteristik vor. Das direktionale Headset wurde für anspruchsvolle Live-Umgebungen entwickelt, in denen Feedbackunterdrückung von großer Bedeutung ist.
Zu den wichtigsten technischen Eigenschaften zählen das physikalisch asymmetrische Design und die versetzte akustische Achse der Mikrofonkapsel. Zusammen mit dem präzise kontrollierten Nahbesprechungseffekt sorgt dies dafür, dass das Mikrofon weniger empfindlich auf die exakte Platzierung reagiert und auch dann den gewünschten Klang liefert, wenn das Headset während einer Aufführung neu positioniert wird.
Aufbauend auf dem Erfolg der 4088-Core+-Kapsel bietet das 6388 Core+ laut Hersteller eine verbesserte Feedbackunterdrückung, höhere Klarheit und zuverlässigere Ergebnisse in der Praxis. Das Mikrofon beseitige die üblichen Kompromisse zwischen Klangqualität und Isolation und liefere einen natürlichen, authentischen Klang bei gleichzeitig starker Unterdrückung von Nebengeräuschen. Es eigne sich für Umgebungen, in denen eine klare Sprachisolierung erforderlich ist, darunter Theater und Live-Aufführungen, Rundfunk und Sportveranstaltungen, Kirchen sowie Firmenveranstaltungen und Konferenzen.
„Gerichtete Kopfbügelmikrofone kommen in den anspruchsvollsten Umgebungen zum Einsatz: Dort, wo hoher Umgebungsschalldruck, Bühnenlärm und die Notwendigkeit einer hohen Rückkopplungssicherheit die Leistung extrem herausfordern“, sagt Helga Somava, Director of Product Management bei DPA Microphones. „Das 6388 Core+ sorgt für den bekannten DPA-Klang mit außergewöhnlicher Konsistenz.“
Im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen direktionalen Kopfbügelmikrofonen verfügt das 6388 Core+ über eine frei wählbare Platzierung des Mikrofonarms (links oder rechts). In Verbindung mit dem asymmetrischen Kapseldesign und der versetzten akustischen Achse ermöglicht diese Funktion eine unauffällige Positionierung des Mikrofons neben oder leicht hinter dem Mund. Dies reduziere Plosivlaute und Störgeräusche, ohne die Klanggüte zu beeinträchtigen.
Das Mikrofon gewährleiste zudem eine konsistente Richtwirkung über alle Frequenzen hinweg. Dadurch werde eine zuverlässige lineare Off-Axis-Unterdrückung sowie eine ausgewogene Klangbalance erzielt, was eine natürliche Sprachwiedergabe ermögliche. Dies führe zu einer hervorragenden Abschirmung, reduziertem Übersprechen auf der Bühne und einer deutlich verbesserten Rückkopplungsfestigkeit. Der Dynamikbereich eigne sich sowohl für leise als auch für kraftvolle Gesangsdarbietungen.
Das 6388 Core+ ist in verschiedenen Farben, Größen und Anschlussvarianten erhältlich. Das Headset ist IP58-zertifiziert und somit staub- und feuchtigkeitsbeständig. Beim Nackenbügel handelt es sich um eine optimierte Version des Act-Nackenbügels. Das 6388 Core+ wird auf der IBC 2026 in Amsterdam (11. bis 14. September) in Halle 8 am Stand D60 vorgestellt.
(Foto: DPA Microphones)
Modular-10 von Voice-Acoustic feiert 15-jähriges Jubiläum
Seit fünfzehn Jahren gehört das Modular-10 zum Produktportfolio von Voice-Acoustic. Das kompakte Multifunktions-Topteil wird bis heute mit unveränderter Chassis-Bestückung und identischem Gehäusedesign in konstanten Stückzahlen gefertigt. Ein außergewöhnlich langer Produktlebenszyklus in einer Branche, in der Produktgenerationen häufig in deutlich kürzeren Abständen wechseln.
Im Tieftonbereich arbeitet das Modular-10 mit einem 10’’-Chassis von Eighteen Sound mit einer Sensitivität von 100 dB. Für den Hochtonbereich kommt ein 1’’-Treiber von B&C auf einem drehbaren 90°-x-40°-Horn zum Einsatz.
Eine Besonderheit war bereits bei der Markteinführung das trapezförmige Gehäuse mit einem Winkel von nahezu 20° pro Seite. In Verbindung mit dem drehbaren Horn lassen sich mehrere Modular-10 horizontal nebeneinander anordnen. Da die horizontale Abstrahlung an den Gehäusewinkel angepasst ist, werden Überlappungen und daraus resultierende Interferenzen deutlich reduziert.
Für dieses Konzept meldete Voice-Acoustic-Gründer Stefan Rast am 11. März 2011 ein Gebrauchsmuster an, das am 1. Juni 2011 unter der Nummer 20 2011 003 809.2 beim Deutschen Patent- und Markenamt anerkannt und eingetragen wurde.
Mit dem Modular-10 hielt 2011 auch die heute bekannte Voice-Acoustic-Easyfly-Mechanik erstmals Einzug in ein Serienprodukt. Die Konstruktion ermöglicht eine schnelle und werkzeuglose Montage der Riggingmechanik und wurde im Jahr 2011 ebenfalls beim Patentamt eingetragen.
Das Modular-10 etablierte sich schnell bei Beschallungsunternehmen, Installateuren und mobilen DJs und ist bis heute in zahlreichen mobilen und fest installierten Beschallungssystemen im Einsatz. Über fünfzehn Jahre blieb das Konzept unverändert, angepasst wurden nur Details: Die ursprüngliche Strukturlackierung wich einer widerstandsfähigen Polyurea-Beschichtung, die Griffe wurden für den Transport mit einer Hand überarbeitet, und das Anschlussfeld erhielt das aktuelle Voice-Acoustic-Erscheinungsbild. Chassis-Bestückung, Gehäusekonstruktion und das akustische Konzept blieben identisch.
„Für uns ist ein langer Produktlebenszyklus ein Zeichen dafür, dass bei der ursprünglichen Entwicklung vieles richtig gemacht wurde“, sagt Stefan Rast. Das Lautsprechersystem kann nach wie vor erweitert und mit bestehenden Systemen kombiniert werden. Rental-Unternehmen und Installationsbetriebe können vorhandene Bestände langfristig nutzen und bei Bedarf mit aktuellen Lautsprechern desselben Modells ergänzen, ohne auf eine neue Produktgeneration wechseln zu müssen.
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PPDS rolls out newly renamed product ReDesign framework
Evolving the methodology used in the creation of the Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign display, PPDS’ ReDesign framework brings the company’s latest energy saving innovations to every stage of the product lifecycle, aiming to help businesses reduce power consumption, lower costs, and minimise environmental impact.
“In 2023, we introduced our QE-Line EcoDesign display, delivering the same performance as its equivalent Philips Signage 3000 Series (Q-Line), while reducing power consumption by up to 50 percent compared with the same”, comments Andrea Barbuti, Global Product Manager in EMEA for PPDS. “This approach has allowed us not only to continuously improve our own sustainability performance, but also to help set new benchmarks for the industry.”
“Now, we are incorporating those learnings - that philosophy - into all our latest displays”, he continues. “Because, put simply, why would we limit sustainability to one product? ReDesign represents the next evolution of that journey. It builds on everything we have achieved and learnt through the creation of EcoDesign, applying those insights across our portfolio to create more sustainable products, reduce environmental impact, and help our customers achieve their own sustainability ambitions.”
The reimagined ReDesign philosophy is built around six core principles. Together, these will guide the design, development, and delivery of products that minimise resource consumption, reduce waste and landfill, and support a more sustainable future. These principles are:
Reduce: Design products and packaging using less materials and resources and requiring less energy in manufacture and usage.
Reuse: Develop products and services for a longer lifecycle, with upgradeable/modular components, or that can be reused again.
Repair: Deliver products that can be repaired more easily, extending display lifetimes and return on investment for existing owners.
Refurbish: Innovate products that can be refurbished, repurposing them for extended opportunities and use with new owners.
Recycle: Create products and packaging made of recycled and bio-based materials, designed so they can be easily recycled after use.
Reinvent: Combine all these approaches to design, develop and deliver new products, services and business models for the future.
Part of a strategic rollout, products incorporating the new ReDesign methodology are already being manufactured and delivered across PPDS’ worldwide local for local network. Supported by parent company TPV’s manufacturing capabilities, with facilities spanning Europe, the Americas, India, Asia Pacific and China, ReDesign will be progressively applied across Philips Professional Displays.
Examples include the recently unveiled Philips Signage 7000 Series launched at InfoComm 2026, together with Philips Signage 5000 Series (D-Line) and the Philips Signage 2000 Series unveiled in the months before. Beyond the displays themselves, ReDesign extends to every aspect of product delivery, including more sustainable packaging solutions.
Innovations include packaging formats that have been reduced without compromising on protection integrity, recycled brown cardboard and packaging that is almost entirely plastic free. Continued improvements in palletisation are also delivering measurable environmental benefits, contributing to an estimated annual reduction of 184 tonnes of Tank-to-Wheel (TTW) CO2 emissions while saving approximately 107 tonnes of wood each year, according to PPDS.
“Sustainability is not simply a buzzword, it is a business imperative that will shape the future of our industry”, says Stefan van Sabben, Global Director CSR and Sustainability for TPV, including PPDS. “Real progress requires long term commitment and meaningful action, not short term initiatives. At PPDS, sustainability has been embedded in our business, with continuous investment in research, development and innovation delivering measurable benefits for both our customers and the environment.”
Vincent bringt SolidLine 2.0 auf den Markt
Im Jahr 1999 rief die von Sintron gegründete Marke Vincent mit der Vor-/Endstufen-Kombination aus SA-91 und SP-991 die SolidLine ins Leben, die sich ganz der Transistor-Technologie widmete. Diese Tradition führt jetzt die SolidLine 2.0 mit dem Class-A-Vollverstärker SV-600 und dem dazu passenden CD-Spieler CD-600 fort.
Den beiden neuen Produkten ist ihre Herkunft auf den ersten Blick anzusehen: Das Design mit dreifach unterteilter Frontblende ist ein Fingerzeig auf die ursprüngliche SolidLine. Auch beim Klang bleiben die neuen Modelle ihren Wurzeln treu.
Der SV-600 nutzt Class-A-Verstärkertechnologie und ist vollsymmetrisch aufgebaut. Vincent setzt hier auf eine FET-Differenzverstärkung in Kombination mit einer Basisschaltung. Das Ergebnis sind eine hohe Slew-Rate, also eine schnelle Reaktionszeit, sowie ein sauberes Signal und hohe Stabilität auch bei komplexen Lasten.
Sechzehn Hochleistungstransistoren tun in der Ausgangsstufe ihren Dienst und erzeugen eine Ausgangsleistung von bis zu 306 Watt pro Kanal an 4 Ohm. Hierfür kommen neben einem Netzteil auch ein Hochleistungs-Ringkerntrafo und Pufferkondensatoren mit einer Gesamtkapazität von 40.000 Mikrofarad zum Einsatz. So wird die Versorgungsspannung für eine tiefe und kraftvolle Basswiedergabe gefiltert.
Der SV-600 bietet einen Frequenzgang von 20 Hz bis 20 kHz und einen Signal-Rauschabstand von über 90 dB. Die Masse beträgt knapp 22 kg. Es stehen sechs analoge Eingänge in den Formaten Cinch und XLR zur Verfügung; zusätzlich gibt es die Möglichkeit, Quellgeräte digital über Coax, Optical und HDMI (ARC) anzuschließen. Darüber hinaus ist der SV-600 mit Bluetooth kompatibel, um Inhalte kabellos vom Handy oder Tablet zugespielt zu bekommen.
Mit dem über 8 kg schweren CD-600 stellt Vincent dem SV-600 den einen Spielpartner zur Seite, der sich auf das Wesentliche konzentriert. Das zentrale Schubladenlaufwerk wurde von Sanyo speziell für die Audiowiedergabe konzipiert. Die eigens entwickelte Servo-Software garantiert eine präzise Abtastung der CD. Ein ES9038Q2M-Chip mit einer Sampling-Rate von 24 Bit/192 kHz sorgt für die Decodierung und ein dynamisches Klangbild.
Vier unabhängige Kanalschaltungen sind gegeben; jeder Kanal besitzt eine eigene Filterschaltung sowie eine separate Verstärker- und Pufferschaltung. Neben analogen Cinch- und XLR-Ausgängen kann das Signal auch digital per Coax oder optischem Anschluss ausgegeben werden, wenn beispielsweise der SV-600 die Rolle als DAC übernehmen soll.
Vincent SolidLine SV-600 und CD-600 werden exklusiv über die Sintron Distribution GmbH vertrieben und sind jeweils in Schwarz und Silber verfügbar.
(Foto: Sintron)
Heritage Audio veröffentlicht Tubestrip für flexibles Vollröhren-Processing
Heritage Audio kündigt den Tubestrip an, einen Vollröhren-Channelstrip für die Aufnahme und Bearbeitung beliebiger Klangquellen. In einem Gerät mit durchgängigem Signalweg vereint der Tubestrip vier Röhren-Signalprozessoren: Preamp, EQ und zwei Kompressoren. Jeder der vier Prozessoren basiert auf etablierten Heritage Audio Schaltungsdesigns.
Die Eingangsstufe des Tubestrip ist ein Übertrager-gekoppelter Röhrenverstärker mit bis zu 60 dB Verstärkung. Die Morph-Sektion ermöglicht das Auswählen und Mischen verschiedener Betriebsmodi: Der Trioden-Modus betont Wärme und Geschmeidigkeit; der Pentoden-Modus verleiht mehr Biss und Charakter; der UL-Modus (UltraLinear) bietet eine Mischung aus beiden.
Mit ausreichend Headroom bewältigt der Tubestrip jedes Signal, egal ob Mikrofone, Line-Signale oder Instrumente. Ein Ausgangsdämpfer hinter dem Vorverstärker erlaubt zudem die Anpassung des Pegels vor den folgenden Bearbeitungsstufen. Die Type-69-EQ-Sektion auf Induktorbasis, inspiriert von einem englischen Design aus den späten 1960er Jahren, ermöglicht es, jeden Klang abzurunden oder hervorzuheben - mit einem Layout, das sowohl kreative als auch technische Anforderungen abdeckt.
Der Tubestrip enthält zwei Röhrenkompressoren zur Pegelsteuerung und Klangformung. Der erste Kompressor im Signalweg ist der Vari-Mu-Kompressor zur dynamischen Kontrolle des Signals. Er basiert auf dem Heritage-Audio-Lang-P.Lane-Design und verdichtet Signale. Dabei bewahrt er die Transienten, um das Signal auch bei starker Kompression natürlich und offen wirken zu lassen. Für mehr klangliche Flexibilität kann die Reihenfolge von EQ-Sektion und Vari-Mu-Kompressor umgekehrt werden.
Der Opto-Kompressor bietet kurze Attack- und Release-Zeiten, um Aufnahmen zu glätten, Pegelspitzen zu kontrollieren und die klassische Dichte für Gesangsaufnahmen zu erzeugen. Zudem eignet er sich als De-Esser mit einstellbarer Zielfrequenz für eine transparente Kontrolle von Zischlauten.
Erstauslieferungen des Tubestrip sind für September 2026 vorgesehen. Distributor ist die S.E.A. Vertrieb & Consulting GmbH.
(Foto: Heritage Audio/S.E.A.)
ChamSys releases MediaMaster 26.0 Stable
ChamSys has announced the official release of MediaMaster 26.0 Stable, the first full production release of the MediaMaster platform since ChamSys acquired the product and software portfolio, including MediaMaster, KlingNet, and Grand VJ. MediaMaster 26.0 combines the stability and worldwide support structure of ChamSys with continued development from the original MediaMaster engineering team, now working full-time for ChamSys.
MediaMaster 26.0 continues the development lineage of the widely used MediaMaster 6.0, rebuilt around a new user interface designed for faster, more intuitive operation both in the studio and on tour. Alongside the visual improvements, ChamSys has introduced updated project and workspace tools, to give designers and programmers more flexible ways to organize shows, media assets, and layouts.
The release also brings a range of workflow improvements, including: custom GDTF fixture export, streamlining integration with lighting consoles and other GDTF-compatible systems; incorporation of ChamSys’ Heads library into the MediaMaster LED Mapper, giving users access to a pre-built fixture database for pixel-mapping work; and a redesigned project and workspace structure built around real-world touring and installation workflows.
MediaMaster 26.0 supports up to 48 layers of 4K HDR media playback with advanced blending and composition. The software unites full video and pixel mapping capability within a single platform, with control via Art-Net and sACN alongside third-party protocol support for CITP and NDI.
“MediaMaster 26.0 is a complete rebuild - new interface, new workflow, and much tighter integration with the ChamSys ecosystem”, says Tony De Prins, MediaMaster Product Owner, ChamSys. “It’s the foundation for MediaMaster becoming a core part of how ChamSys approaches show control.”
Alongside the release of MediaMaster 26.0, ChamSys has also begun production of the MediaMaster VS range of dedicated media servers. The range includes three models, scaling from the compact VS1+ - a 1U server with a single 4K output - up to the flagship VS4+, offering four 4K video outputs with optional SDI/HDMI input capture cards for live capture.
MediaMaster 26.1, coming soon, will add USB-MIDI support, further improvements to MediaMaster’s native Saga codec, and support for the new CRA-compliant Sig-Net protocol. Looking further out, the ChamSys MediaMaster team is actively working to bring back a native MacOS build of MediaMaster for the MediaMaster 27.0 release, extending platform support for cross-platform production environments.
To reward early adopters, ChamSys is offering a free upgrade to MediaMaster 27.0, once released, for all customers who have already purchased MediaMaster 26.0 or who purchase it between now and the end of 2026. MediaMaster 26.0 is available now as a free download at www.chamsyslighting.com/software/mediamaster-software.
(Photo: ChamSys)
Follow-Me Operator Box delivers distraction-free focus for multi-performer tracking
Follow-Me expands its Follow-Me Delta manual performer tracking system, the successor to the Follow-Me 3D system, with the new Operator Box. The hardware addition generates a dedicated view of the stage, allowing operators to zoom in on their assigned performer and transforming the way large multi-performer shows are run with Follow-Me.
Productions scale in complexity and often track five, six, or many more performers simultaneously. With one camera feed, the screen an operator relies on can become crowded with crosshairs. The Operator Box has been introduced to give operators the opportunity to focus fully and allow them their own way of working.
Also, when cameras are positioned far from the performance area (sometimes seventy meters), performers can appear very small on screen, making accurate tracking challenging. The Operator Box addresses this directly by giving each operator a clean, individual view focused exclusively on their assigned target, and provides a zoom option to get close without losing the exact positioning of the performer.
The Operator Box is a compact, PoE (Power over Ethernet) device with HDMI output. It connects to the system server alongside the controllers including mouse and fader console. The Operator Box can be placed on the desk or mounted on the back of a monitor to keep the operator station compact. A light on top of the unit displays the colour of the performer (target) assigned to the operator, providing an immediate identifier.
Operators can zoom in on their assigned artist. This capability works in conjunction with the upgraded 4K network-based camera, which provides a clear view of the tracking area. Because the camera is network-based, its feed can be shared across multiple systems simultaneously, allowing each Operator Box to draw from a single camera source whilst creating individualised views for every operator.
Each Operator Box is configurable. Operators can write notes directly on their screen and choose to display target-specific data such as target intensity and Z offset, tailoring their view to show the information most useful to them. The system also introduces a built-in messaging feature, enabling users to send instructions to individual operators, for example, cueing specific actions during a show or broadcasting a global message to all operators at once. This supports targeted communication throughout a performance without disrupting others.
Follow-Me’s 3D, Delta and Track-iT systems have always been capable of tracking multiple artists in one single system. The Operator Box builds on this foundation by making multi-performer tracking more efficient for the individual operator. It brings a one-on-one focus to what was previously a shared workspace, aiming to improve both accuracy and operator confidence during live performances.
“When you’re tracking one performer out of ten on a large stage, with cameras at the back of the house, every pixel counts”, says Tim van Dijck, Product Manager at Follow-Me. “We wanted to give operators a tool that puts them completely in control of their own workspace during these high-pressure and large productions.”
(Photo: Follow-Me)
Alfatron debuts 3GSDI-HD SDI to HDMI converter
Alfatron Electronics introduces the 3GSDI-HD, a compact SDI (Serial Digital Interface) to HDMI converter enabling seamless conversion to HDMI for connection to monitors, displays, and projectors without signal loss or latency. This solution is suitable for use in professional broadcast, AV, and video production applications.
Designed to support high-speed signal transmission up to 2.970 Gbit/s, the 3GSDI-HD ensures crystal-clear video performance for 720p, 1080i, and 1080p image resolutions. Built to support SMPTE 425M, 424M, 292M, and 259M-C standards, this converter integrates into professional SDI workflows.
With its compact form factor, the 3GSDI-HD is suitable for broadcast racks, live events, control rooms, AV integration, and portable production systems. The unit’s integrated SDI loop output also enables users to extend or distribute SDI signals to additional displays or equipment.
“The 3GSDI-HD facilitates a variety of signal conversions commonly encountered in today’s application environments, and with its small footprint, the unit can be placed just about anywhere”, says Tiaan Hoogstad, Marketing Director at Alfatron Electronics.
“Equally notable, Alfatron Electronics offers Dante input and output adapters, as well as a USB to Dante I/O adapter to enable the unit to seamlessly integrate into most any production environment”, he adds. “And for still greater flexibility, we also offer a digital audio converter designed to convert coaxial or Toslink digital audio input to analog L/R and 3.5 mm audio output.”
(Photo: Alfatron Electronics)
PureLink erweitert Vuelogic-Portfolio für Unified Collaboration
Die PureLink GmbH erweitert ihr Vuelogic-Portfolio für Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) in Meetingräumen und professionellen Collaboration-Umgebungen. Das Vuelogic-Ökosystem verbindet Video, Audio, BYOD-Konnektivität und drahtlose Präsentation in einem modularen System, das sich an unterschiedliche Raumgrößen und Installationsanforderungen anpassen lässt.
Das erweiterte Vuelogic Portfolio umfasst sechs Produkte:
VL-VB300-Pro - 4K-Smart-Videobar mit zwei Videoausgängen sowie integrierter Kamera, Mikrofonen, Lautsprechern und Media-Switching
VL-BYOD200 - 4K60-BYOD-Collaboration-Switcher für HDMI-, USB-C- und drahtlose Quellen
VL-PTZ100P - kompakte 4K-PTZ-Kamera mit Dual-Objektiv und KI-basiertem Tracking
VL-DGL200 - 4K-Wireless-Sharing-Dongle
VL-MIC110 - Erweiterungsmikrofon für VL-VB300-Pro
VL-MIC115 - USB-C-Erweiterungsmikrofon für USB-fähige Konferenz- und AV-Systeme.
Je nach Konfiguration können sich Nutzer per USB-C, HDMI oder drahtlos über AirPlay, Miracast, Chromecast oder den VL-DGL200 verbinden. Zum Funktionsumfang der Produktfamilie gehören unter anderem 4K-Video, KI-basiertes Auto-Framing und Tracking, eine flexibel erweiterbare Mikrofonabdeckung sowie USB-C-Konnektivität mit bis zu 60-W-Power-Delivery. VL-VB300-Pro und VL-PTZ100P lassen sich zudem in die Xyte Cloud integrieren und ermöglichen damit zentrales Remote Monitoring, Gerätemanagement und Firmware-Updates.
„Mit dem erweiterten Vuelogic-Portfolio können wir innerhalb eines einheitlichen Produktökosystems ein deutlich breiteres Spektrum an Meetingraum-Anforderungen abdecken“, sagt Robin Cullen, Technical Director bei PureLink. „Integratoren können genau die Komponenten auswählen und kombinieren, die sie benötigen - vom kompakten Huddle Room bis hin zum größeren Konferenz- oder Collaboration-Bereich.“
Calrec integrates ImPulseV with NEP Platform
Calrec has integrated its ImPulseV virtualised DSP software with NEP Platform, bringing its scalable audio processing capabilities to NEP’s growing software ecosystem.
NEP Platform provides the orchestration layer that brings the industry’s trusted software applications together in a unified software-defined environment, enabling broadcasters, rightsholders, leagues and live content producers to deploy, orchestrate and scale resources up or down as production requirements evolve.
“Pairing NEP’s software orchestration platform with Calrec’s ImPulseV allows NEP to offer customers virtualised audio production environments and services that best fit the needs of each production”, says Henry Goodman, Calrec’s Director of Product Management. “The ability to add temporary virtualised processing resources means broadcasters can scale to support their biggest events without significant up-front hardware investment.”
“It also simplifies technical complexity”, he continues. “Wherever the processing is located and however a workflow is designed, it should feel seamless to the operator. Working closely with NEP, Calrec’s ongoing ImPulseV development simplifies deployment and gives customers the freedom to build more flexible, scalable production workflows.”
Dan Murphy, VP of NEP Platform, adds: “Every production is different, and our customers want the flexibility to choose the software that’s the right fit for each production. NEP Platform brings those trusted applications together, making it easier to deploy, connect and manage them through a unified operational framework. Adding Calrec’s ImPulseV to the NEP Platform ecosystem further expands those choices, giving customers access to scalable, virtualised audio processing while streamlining how modern production workflows are deployed and managed. It’s another example of how we’re growing an open ecosystem that gives customers the flexibility to build the workflows that best meet their operational needs.”
Calrec’s ImPulseV is designed to be deployable across multiple hosting environments. It creates flexible workflows across COTS hardware, public cloud, existing processing hardware and distributed resources which contribute to a hybrid production environment.