Stage Directions

L-Acoustics, which is gearing up to present and demo its products at InfoComm booth 6867 and demo room W221DE, also announced that it has expanded its AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Renewal Unit (RU) Provider status to include two new training modules. Following the announcement at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) that Soundvision Basics training (1.5 RU) and LA Drive System Training (2 RU) were the first L-Acoustics education program offerings to receive certification, L-Acoustics continues to partner with AVIXA to offer quality continuing education to AVIXA professionals around the world.

At Infocomm 2019, in Demo Room W221BC, TiMax will showcase an sampler of TiMax immersive audio soundscapes. The demos will present panoramic and 3D spatialized music playback in conjunction with a multi-channel immersive sound system of Renkus-Heinz compact, Dante-enabled active installation speakers.

Lectrosonics announces the introduction of the revolutionary D Squared digital wireless microphone system, utilizing the Lectrosonics4^th-generation digital architecture for excellent flexibility, ultra-fast setup, studio quality audio, and ultra-low latency. Here’s an introductory video for the D Squared system:
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d&b audiotechnik Corporation announced plans for a significant new product launch at InfoComm 2019. While noting that the launch involves a new product class of loudspeaker, and that it will continue d&b’s commitment to applied evolution engineering and be suitable for a variety of mid-size applications, the new product otherwise remains under wraps until the show begins. It will be on display at Booth #6761 and demonstrated in the d&b demo room, W232AB. Along with that teaser, d&b detailed other products that will be featured at the show.

Broadweigh will launch its highly anticipated Broadweigh Bluetooth system at the ABTT Theatre Show 2019, 5-6 June at Alexandra Palace, London. Brand new to the market, the Broadweigh Bluetooth system makes wireless load monitoring accessible to smaller scale rigging applications. The new system will be on display and demonstrated on A.C. Entertainment Technologies’ stand D1 at this year’s show.

GoboPlus.com, the one-stop, online shop for gobos and projection products, will be showcasing its latest, freshly-launched brand, FollowSpotSales.com at ABTT.  The company is also delighted to have industry stalwart, Mandy Bullock, join them to lead this new division.

In Park Royal, West London, a digital fight back is brewing. Innovation is being threatened by replication. Progress is under attack. Counterfeiting is becoming more commonplace, and Avolites is saying ‘the first rule of the fight back is let’s talk about the fight back.’ Avolites has launched the AvoKey, a plug-in dongle that will allow access to its v12 of Titan and v11 of Ai. Here’s a video introduction for the AvoKey:
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In this video from L-Acoustics, Scott Sugden, Product Manager – USA and Canada – L-Acoustics discusses new features, added functionality, and enhanced interoperability of its Soundvision and LA Network Manager: {youtube} v=J-u4Z3T8AvY{/youtube}

Waves Audio, developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and maker of audio plugins for mixing, music production, mastering, sound design, broadcast, post-production, and live sound, has added new plans to its popular Flex rent-to-own plugin plan. With 120 plugins to choose from, and plans starting at $9.99, Waves Flex is the largest and most affordable rent-to-own plugin plan currently on the market.

At InfoComm 2019, Alcons Audio will be showcasing the Alcons Pro-Ribbon Immersive Experience for the third time. Continuing its evolution, this year it has triple-A status, as not only will Alcons again be partnering with Astral Spatial Audio, but also with pro mixing solutions by Avid for the first time. Taking place in Orlando, FL InfoComm 2019 will see Alcons Audio building on its growing success in the U.S. market. Alcons pro-ribbon solutions are being specified by an increasing number of U.S. entertainment venues, education establishments, and rental houses.