Genelec, the leader in active monitoring technology for over 35 years, is now shipping the new 7040A, an ultra-compact subwoofer. Designed to complement Genelec’s 8010, 8020 and M030 active monitors, the 7040A delivers accurate sound reproduction and precise monitoring of low-frequency content. These performance characteristics, combined with a compact form factor, make the 7040A ideal for use in music creation and sound design applications, as well as audio and video production work in small rooms and improvised monitoring environments.    

"At SET EXPO 2015 we will introduce our clients and partners to the newest addition to the MediorNet family — MediorNet MicroN. We will have our newest communications platform, Tango, and our newest interface panel, the Smartpanel. And if all of that isn't enough, we will also showcase our STX-200 professional Skype interface. All of these products are ideally suited for the large-scale events that are coming up here in Brazil. Come see for yourself!"
— Fabiano Botoni, General Manager — South America at Riedel Communications

Robe was right at the centre of the buzz at the 2015 Mediatech Africa expo in Johannesburg last week, taking their own stand space for the first time alongside that of distributor DWR, one of South Africa’s leading lighting sales companies.

ETCnomad™ users value the portability of their lighting systems, but sometimes the fast-paced production world calls for more than virtual keyboards and X-key controls. Luckily, ETC has a solution waiting in the wings. Enter the new Eos® and Cobalt® Programming Wings, two affordable, portable accessories that bring new programming power to tech tables, backstage remotes and the road.

GearhouseActis, Gearhouse Broadcast’s in-house RF-specialist, provided the wireless solution which enabled live video coverage of Airbus’ first ever electric-powered flight across the English Channel in its revolutionary E-Fan electric aeroplane. The camera feeds were captured from a helicopter and relayed via a second plane to a ground unit located in Calais, France.

Imagine Communications, a global leader in video and advertising solutions serving the media and entertainment, multichannel video programming distributors and enterprise markets, today announced the promotion of Ramnik Kamo to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. In addition to overseeing Imagine Communications’ overall marketing strategy, Kamo will be responsible for business development, partnerships and merger and acquisition activities.

With the new GAFFGUN the troublesome crawling on the floor to fix cables with tape to the floor will be over. With up to 6 audio or video cables strayed on the floor you can easily have a relaxed walk and the GAFFGUN will center and lock the cables into position and fix them with quality tape to the floor; or just simply put down warning or dancefloor tapes and more!

ArrowData, an aerial data services company that specializes in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s – or drones) for electronic newsgathering (AeroJournalism), and TVU Networks, the global technology leader in live mobile IP newsgathering solutions, today announced the launch of a UAV service that provides news broadcasters with the ability to transmit unique live aerial views from ArrowData’s drones in full HD with sub-second latency using TVU’s portable cellular transmitters.

Clear-Com®, a global provider of real time communications and connectivity solutions, has appointed Hans Chia to the role of Regional Sales Manager responsible for Southeast Asia. Hans’ responsibilities will include expanding Clear-Com’s market reach in the APAC region by managing and developing local channel partners and championing the company’s broad range of industry-leading intercom and connectivity solutions.

Avid announced that the famed Iridium Club in New York City’s Times Square, has embraced Avid Everywhere™ to help maintain the club’s intimate musical experience for one of the most critically-acclaimed live music shows on US television, public television's Front and Center: Live At TheIridium. The Iridium implemented an integrated, end-to-end workflow powered by the Avid MediaCentral Platform, with Avid Artist Suite creative tools for live sound production, and audio and video editing.

The Aquabats! Super Show! and Kings of Crash, mixed at his “The Stewdio” facility, both earn TELLY® Award wins and Daytime EMMY® Award nominations in 2014 and 2015, and the sound on his five Genelec 8240 Smart Active Monitors™ (SAM™) and 7260 SAM sub assures Blaine that his mixes will translate properly in any medium

Avid announced new research findings that reveal how the leaders of major global media enterprises are using MAM to improve collaboration and operational efficiency, reduce costs, drive revenue, and deliver a higher return on investment (ROI). The independent study was conducted by Ovum and commissioned by Avid, one of the largest suppliers of media asset management (MAM) solutions in the marketplace, and the company behind Avid Everywhere™. The research demonstrates that industry leaders are driving substantial gains by using MAM to enhance collaboration, lower multi-platform distribution costs, and open new revenue streams.

Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced technology for creative audio professionals is proud to announce that MEGA AUDIO, the noted German pro audio distributor, has added the SSL Live range of consoles as their new distribution line for digital live-sound consoles to their portfolio of products for Germany. The region’s go-to live sound distribution company for more than 25 years, Mega Audio also offers audio design and system integration, as well as product service and support. In addition to live sound reinforcement, the company supplies a wide range of products, from home recording and pro audio, to installation and broadcast/film sound technology.

MediaCorp, Singapore’s leading media company, is moving to a brand new broadcast and production campus which will include two news production studios. These facilities will be powered and fully automated through technology from Vizrt, a leader in studio automation and production tools for the digital media industry.

Ikegami announces a new addition to its range of broadcast quality television cameras. The HDL-57 is a compact high-definition camera designed for use on remotely controlled pan/tilt heads in applications such as parliamentary television or robotic studios. It can also be used wherever a high-grade fixed-position compact camera is required for intercutting with the output from full-size studio cameras. Camera head and controller are housed in a single robust rectangular unit measuring 90 x 103 x 180 mm (width x depth x height) and weighing 1.5 kg. The HDL-57 can be operated remotely or via its rear control panel.