Stage Directions

The Ovation E-910FC IP, new from CHAUVET Professional, takes the high-performance, full RGBA-Lime color-mixing marvel of the Ovation E-910FC outdoors. Here's a video preview of the Ovation E-910FC IP: {youtube}v=hFEWyAPLv0c{/youtube}

The Catdusa CT-F and CT-M from Whirlwind are the latest additions to the Catdusa family. Like other Catdusa products, they use Ethernet Cat cable to transmit four channels of analog audio or DMX data. Both have a Neutrik etherCON connector broken out to four XLRs on 18-inch tails.

Claypaky debuted its laser beam moving light, the Xtylos, at Prolight+Sound 2019. About 10,000 people attended the live demo shows at Claypaky’s stand during the four days of Prolight+Sound 2019. In case you missed it, here's a 17 minute video of the Claypaky demonstration at the recent Prolight+Sound show, (The Xtylos is at 13:00) Here's a breakdown of the times in the video in case you would like to see one of the other Claypaky new products in the video from the Claypaky Demo Show @ Prolight+Sound 2019: 00:12 Sharpy Plus 02:27 Axcor 600 Profile 04:08 Axcor 600 Wash 06:03 HY B-EYE 08:29 Axcor 400 Profile 10:29 Mini-B 13:00 Xtylos: {youtube}v=mBc4IMsA4lM{/youtube}

ETC’s Prodigy FlyPipe is a self-climbing hoist designed to help transform under-utilized spaces into creative environments. Structural engineering limitations for black box theatres, school cafeterias, gymnasiums, and churches have prevented the use of rigging technology in the past. Now because of its light weight and ease of installation, Prodigy FlyPipe is an ideal solution for front-of-house and overhead hanging positions of lighting fixtures, AV equipment, and soft goods.

Last year’s Prolight + Sound saw DiGiCo showcase the working debut of its new Quantum 7 processing engine. Developed with seventh generation FPGA devices, it has expanded the audio processing power of the SD7 to provide DiGiCo users with an unrivaled amount of flexibility. This year’s Prolight + Sound saw DiGiCo reveal Mustard, a new set of algorithms and options for channel strip processing for Quantum 7 that offer enhanced flexibility and choice when extra control and creative adjustment is needed within a mix.

Shure introduces the TwinPlex, a premium subminiature omnidirectional lavalier and headset microphones feature unbeatable audio clarity and best-in-class durability

At the 2019 NAB Show, Shure unveiled TwinPlex™, the Company’s new line of premium subminiature (5 mm) omnidirectional lavalier and headset microphones. Designed to stand up to the toughest conditions, TwinPlex provides natural audio at both high and low frequency when professional vocal performance is a must. Here’s a video introduction to the Shure TwinPlex: {youtube}v=N26X11ZEYMI{/youtube}

At NAB 2019, DiGiCo will be spotlighting a number of innovative new products on stand C7408 from April 6-11. Among these are: the DMI-A3232 card for S-Series desks; new software expanding the channel counts and capabilities of the SD12 and SD10; and the initial integration of KLANG:technologies’ immersive in-ear mixing into the SD-Range.

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Here’s a video from ETC taken at the recent USITT 2019 Stage Expo in Louisville, KY. In case you weren’t able to attend the demo at the show, or would like to see it again, here is your opportunity. {youtube}v=qRV8VvDELk4{/youtube}

Neutrik announced the opticalCON DRAGONFLY Fiber Optic Camera Connector Series at NAB. As the newest addition to the company’s legendary opticalCON family of products, the new DRAGONFLY series offers advanced lens technology for the Broadcast and AV markets—ensuring robust, reliable connectivity that is easier to maintain than common hybrid camera signal transmission systems with almost the same performance. If you're at NAB, be sure to stop by Neutrik USA at Booth# C5721 to check out the opticalCON Dragonfly Fiber Optic Camera Connector Series.

At the 2019 USITT Stage Expo in Louisville, KY, Pathway Connectivity launched a technology preview, demonstrating how their Ethernet products can be remotely managed through SixEye’s cloud-based technology. SixEye provides industry leading remote management of professional control devices by offering a platform that allows integrators to manage devices from multiple manufacturers and projects. Here's a video from Pathway Connectivity's Director of Product Marketing, Robert Bell giving a technology preview of Pathway Via, Pathport, and Vignette enabled with SixEye cloud based remote management.: {youtube}v=tlFnzPbxyjs{/youtube}