Stage Directions

Sensaphonics, a leader in custom in-ear monitors and hearing protection, has announced its latest advance, the Magic-Grow AudioFoam™ IEMs. Using a unique, water-activated polymer with embedded balanced armature drivers, Sensaphonics has devised a disposable in-ear system that guarantees a perfect custom fit night after night.

DMXGAFF, a Doug Fleenor Design exclusive, brings this useful tape product into the 21st century. Now, with digital multiplex control, Gaff tape can be used for so much more than removing lint from velvet costumes.

Bucking the trend towards making everything smaller and smaller, Lectrosonics is introducing the Big Series™ transmitters. The new BS transmitters boast multiple powering methods for extreme run times and a host of additional advanced features including language translation, on-board high-density data storage, fuzzy logic, artificial intelligence, a neural network, quantum computing, the Internet of Things and much more.

There will be a few new Claypaky products that will be debuting at ProLight+Sound 2019. Claypaky will be at Prolight+Sound 2019, Hall 12.0, Stand E60.

PreSonus® is now shipping its new, top-of-the-line StudioLive® 64S, which brings the power of a large production console to small-format digital mixing, with 76 mixing channels, 43 buses, and 526 simultaneous effects thanks to the all-new quad-core FLEX DSP engine. 

Special black finish absorbs light to reduce reflection and visibility during performances

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of motion control products, technologies, and services for material handling, announces the introduction of CM black phosphate load chain for entertainment industry applications. Developed by the company’s chain experts in Lexington, TN, this new chain features a dull black finish that absorbs light, reducing reflection and visibility during performances.

As a part of the USITT Micro-Sessions, Shure will be leading a Tech Talk covering The New Shure Wireless Ecosystem for Theater. This micro-session will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019: 4:00pm - 4:30pm on the Sound Stage on the Expo floor. Come learn more about Shure’s latest and greatest products in wearable microphones and accessories for theater.

Wenger Corporation announces a new and improved Lieto lighting product at this week's USITT 2019 conference. Wenger continues to provide a single stop for acoustical, lighting, staging, rigging and motion control solutions. The latest innovations at Wenger and J.R. Clancy incorporates premier lighting integration partners and new solutions for lighting in performance spaces. To learn more and experience the company's range of solutions, visit Wenger and J.R. Clancy at booth #311 at USITT.

Area Four Industries invites you to visit them at booth #239 during its very first appearance at the USITT Conference and Stage Expo from March 21 – 23 in Louisville, KY.

Next week at USITT we are Gerriets is showcasing, not one but two separate booths: Booth #465, its general products booth, is where you can see and touch a large selection of entertainment fabrics, projection screens, technical products and production supplies including the company's new line of ZEPHYR and PHOENIX IFR brushed velours.