Stage Directions

Demonstrating its commitment to providing systems integrators and end-users with the strongest network technologies for secure, interoperable, high-performing AV systems, Audinate introduced an update to Dante Domain Manager. The new version provides advances in diagnostics and usability, extended auto discovery for legacy devices, and increased support for larger networks.

Blizzard introduces its next generation of LED linear wash lights, the Motif™ Atelier™ 16FX and 8FX. With two sizes, 1-meter (16FX) and 0.5-meter (8FX), the Atelier offers RGB+WW 4-in-1 color mixing and pixel effects via 15W, individually controllable high output LEDs. It mimics tungsten-source lighting to produce soft, warm white tones or add more warmth to the blend of any RGB mixed color.

Hosa Technology, Inc., innovator of analog and digital connectivity solutions introduces the newest member of the Hosa Drive Series. The Hosa Drive Bluetooth Interface is designed to add wireless audio to devices lacking wireless capabilities, providing the freedom to play music anywhere. This could be an ideal solution for transmitting audio to a prop vintage radio or stereo onstage.

U.S. 600 MHz Conversion Tool - In response to the 600 MHz Incentive Auction (United States only), Shure has created a utility that enables users with gear operating in the 600 MHz range to convert the bands of these devices so that they can continue to be used within legal ranges. Here’s a video covering Shure’s U.S. 600 MHz Conversion Tool: {youtube}v=sQNz_VBWKS0{/youtube}

DMX control specialist ELC Lighting has launched the DLN8GBXSL eight port slave node, an innovative new concept designed for Ethernet/DMX network distribution. The DLN8GBXSL serves as a substitute for a DMX splitter rack, where all DMX ports are fully programmable as output, input, merge, backup and more, as node ports.

Elation Professional announces the next chapter in the evolution of Obsidian Control Systems with release of ONYX, an innovative yet uncomplicated lighting control platform that is backwards compatible with all M-Series lighting control products.

Allen & Heath is now shipping the SQ Dante card option for its SQ series mixers, which provides a full 64×64 channel, 96kHz interface to a Dante network. In addition to facilitating system integration, the new card enables digital splits and affordable multi-track recording direct to a computer. The SQ Dante card can also switch to 48kHz to accommodate existing Dante networks and is Dante Domain Manager ready. Here's a video of Keith Johnson, SQ product manager introduces this SQ Dante card: {youtube}v=R4pPx9jEvYQ{/youtube}

By popular request, Yamaha console users can now access Stage Tec’s NEXUS system over IP in conjunction with the Dante interface. Yamaha consoles can control NEXUS microphone inputs and can use the NEXUS converters. With the TrueMatch® microphone converter, NEXUS offers excellent AD/DA converter technology at an internal resolution of 32-bits and a dynamic range of 158 dB (A), eliminating the need for microphone preamplifiers.

HARMAN Professional Solutions announces the JBL VTX A8 dual 8” line array loudspeaker and companion B18 single 18” subwoofer, which bring JBL Professional’s flagship VTX A Series technology to compact solutions for small- to mid-size rental and installed applications.

CAST Software announces the release 41 of wysiwyg lighting design and previsualization software. The new version brings a range of new features and functionality.