USA - Pharos Architectural Controls has confirmed its attendance at InfoComm and announced its plans for the conference next month.

The Pharos team will be on stand 7575, meeting with visitors and highlighting key updates to their lighting control product ranges – Pharos Designer and Pharos Expert. Product demonstrations will be running with a focus on their integration capabilities and how these can help meet the specific needs of the AV industry.

Pharos Designer is the company’s flagship range, centred around scalable, highly configurable lighting controllers for any DMX, eDMX, and DALI lighting project. Programming with Pharos Designer 2 software offers a versatile, comprehensive feature set, powerful show control solutions and ultimate flexibility.

The team will also be demonstrating what's new in Expert, the company’s easy-to-progr

USA - Stage Precision is set to showcase SP Grid at InfoComm 2025, marking the next evolution of its technology built upon the success of SP V1. Designed to redefine how professionals create, manage and deploy digital experiences, SP Grid transitions Stage Precision’s core offering from a standalone software product to a comprehensive development, data management, control and integration platform. Stage Precision will be highlighting these capabilities, alongside two new hardware products, Grid Engine and Grid Touch.

InfoComm comes after an exciting few months for the Germany-based company, which recently welcomed Sarah Cox, a well-known spokesperson and advocate on converging technologies in the AV industry, as chief commercial officer.

Now in an open Beta phase, SP Grid is a no-code or low-code platform aimed at simplifying the deployment of comp

USA - Clear-Com is set to showcase its latest products at InfoComm 2025, taking place from 7-13 June in Orlando Florida. Clear-Com will present attendees with a hands-on look at products and updates designed to enhance communication.

New at the InfoComm booth will be the award-winning FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, a wireless unit with eight channel buttons, a configurable reply key, and Bluetooth 5.3 support. The beltpack delivers the convenience of a wireless panel in a compact, portable form factor, ideal for dynamic productions that require high mobility and control.

Making its InfoComm debut, the highly anticipated release of Arcadia version 4 is the latest addition to Clear-Com’s flagship intercom platform, delivering expanded capacity, enhanced flexibility, and streamlined connectivity for a wide range of professional AV applications.  Arcadia’

Europe - TAFtool 5.0 is TAF’s latest version of its advanced software that allows you to build 3D structures in a virtual environment with TAF products and with real-world dimensions - all on your own computer.

Try out your new ideas. Create bespoke or custom projects. Enjoy standard/profile/top views of your structure, rotate the camera angle, zoom in, zoom out. Save your progress for later. When done, export to PDF with a list of all products and dimensions for requesting an accurate price quote from TAF.

TAFtool 5.0 comes with many improvements that includes a more polished interface, refined icons, a larger library of TAF products and support structures, weight added to 3D elements, bug fixes, and much more.

A new feature allows you to upload what TAF products you currently have in stock and use them to build your virtual structure. The

UK – Area Four is returning to the Royal Armouries on 13-24 May. Stands R-D18 & R-D19 will feature the latest from the Area Four Industries brands including Milos, Litec, Prolyte, Xstage and the full range of EXE Technology chain hoists.

There's also the opportunity to get hands-on with Exe Load Cells where Matt Millward, head of automation will be available to discuss your requirements and show you more around the global interest in our new wireless load monitoring solutions from EXE Technology.

With increased demand following ISE and Prolight + Sound, learn more about the global interest in EXE Flexa sensors. Offered in four load cell management platforms, EXE Cell wired LC-Pro & LC-NLP and EXE Flexa wireless Real-Time and Dynamic. There will also be a wide selection of EXE hoists on demo.

A4I UK's head of automation, Matt Millwar

USA - Elation is strengthening its commitment to product quality and reinforcing confidence in its offerings by expanding warranty coverage on several product lines. The KL Series and OPS Series (Outdoor Permanent Specification) series, along with the Fuze Pendant and Fuze Pendant Compact, now come with an expanded, complete five-year fixture warranty for long-term protection.

Additionally, the company's new Paragon Series, as well as full-spectrum Fuze Series luminaires, benefit from three-year warranty coverage, offering enhanced assurance for customers. The warranties cover not only the light engines but also any manufacturing defects, materials, and workmanship, ensuring full protection throughout the extended coverage period.

Eric Loader, Elation's global vice president of sales, commented on the enhanced policy: “At Elation, product quality h

UK - L-Acoustics staged its Keynote 2025 event at London’s Roundhouse Theatre. The invitation-only gathering drew attendees from 40 countries to witness the unveiling of a comprehensive suite of audio innovations and strategic partnerships.

“The emotional connection between a performer and the audience results from the perfectly crafted collaboration between artists who create the source, engineers who perfect the system, and venues that curate the space to deliver exceptional experiences," said Laurent Vaissié, co-CEO at L-Acoustics. "The innovations announced at our 2025 Keynote support our vision to create the best shared sound experiences."

The audio innovation ecosystem introduced by L-Acoustics includes a suite of products and solutions built to harmonise artistry, engineering, and venue acoustics, rooted in three essential pillar

UK - IPS, supplier of staging and structures, technical production, and equipment hire to the events industry, is excited to return to PLASA Focus Leeds 2025, bringing a bold new lineup of IP-rated lighting and showcasing some of the most exciting developments in technical equipment hire.

As one of the industry's most trusted suppliers, IPS is set to raise the bar at Stand N-B05, where the team will be ready to inform with their latest innovations and investments.

This year’s spotlight is firmly focused on outdoor-ready, IP rated lighting, responding to the growing demand for versatile, weather-resistant fixtures. Making its debut in the IPS hire fleet is the highly anticipated Martin MAC Viper XIP, a cutting-edge luminaire that combines the power and precision of the classic Viper series with robust IP65 protection.

Joining the lineup are

USA - ETC has released new versions of its Paradigm Architectural Control Processors, doubling the capacity of its flagship architectural control system while reducing system cost with a DIN rail mount model.

“LEDs have pushed the complexity of architectural control systems to new levels,” says Shawn Fernandez, architectural controls product marketing manager at ETC. “The new Paradigm Architectural Control Processor doubles the sACN channel count to accommodate these larger systems. Plus the new DIN rail version takes up much less space and makes it easier to install.” 

The new Mk2 versions are the heart of ETC’s Paradigm architectural control system, controlling channels, groups, presets, macros, and sequences. They are available in two models: the enclosure version (P ACP E), designed to fit in ETC’s ERn and DRd cabinets; and the compa

USA - Designed for lighting professionals in the touring, event production, and integration markets, the new Tour Link Series from ADJ’s Accu-Cable brand offers high-quality 5-pin DMX cables in a variety of lengths. These cables combine premium zinc diecast connectors with superior copper wiring to deliver uncompromised performance, durability, and ease of use.

Each Tour Link cable features a precision-engineered 5-pin SCMF5-BG (female) connector at one end and a matching 5-pin SCMM5-BG (male) connector at the other, both housed in a robust zinc diecast shell for extended durability and heightened reliability. The DMX512 AES/EBU cable utilised is a 2X2X0.34mm² (22AWG) configuration with 19 strands of 0.15mm tinned copper (TC) and a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) jacket.

Employing high-purity, oxygen-free copper ensures minimal resistance and opt

UK - In a first for PLASA Focus, KV2 Audio will be taking over the on-site Bury Theatre for the duration of this year’s trade show. The venue forms part of The Royal Armouries events and conference venue – where PLASA Focus is held – making it easy for visitors to attend demos at their convenience. 

This marks the first time a loudspeaker manufacturer has had dedicated use of the theatre. The location represents a significant upgrade for KV2’s demonstrations, allowing the company to demonstrate a wider range of products in a setting more reflective of their real-world environments. 

Attendees can expect to hear an ultra-compact ESD CUBE system offering output that belies its diminutive dimensions. 

The company will also be presenting some of the most recent additions to its portfolio including the active 2 x 8-inch EX 28 and the co

UK - Pearce Hire, the award-winning provider of innovative and sustainable technical solutions to the events industry has confirmed its return to PLASA 2025. As the company prepares for a busy season, the timing of this year’s show coincides with a significant period of investment in new equipment, aimed at strengthening its core departments and enhancing production capabilities across the board.

Exhibiting at stand R-A05, Pearce Hire invites visitors to learn more about its latest acquisitions. These investments are designed to support a wide range of event types, from festivals and exhibitions to corporate and live productions, with improved solutions across audio, lighting, power distribution and staging. With a continued focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, the new additions are tailored to meet the growing demand for high performing and envi

UK - ChamSys’ strong commitment to support – as evidenced by its long history of providing standard-setting educational and support programmes – will come shining through at the company’s PLASA Leeds stands (N-A28 and N-B23, shared with Chauvet Professional) at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, 13-14 May. 

In addition to showcasing products such as its flagship MagicQ MQ500M+ Stadium Console and the new MagicQ Compact Wing, making its first UK public showing, ChamSys will be hosting a full schedule of educational events, including presentations by celebrated LDs Ed Warren and David Howard, as well as interactive demonstrations.

In his session, the multi-award-winning Warren will be demonstrating how he uses MagicQ for live and pre-programmed shows in a seamless fashion every time. During his interactive Q&A session he will walk visitors thro

USA - Shure has announced its new IntelliMix Room Kits are Certified for Microsoft Teams and now shipping in Americas (excluding Brazil). Availability in other regions is expected to commence in the coming months.

The systems are designed for effortless deployment in small, medium, and large collaboration spaces, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility within Teams environments.

“Our initial test meetings were a great success. The Shure MXA902 Ceiling Array Microphone and Loudspeaker delivered outstanding sound quality, and the audio processing was exceptional, significantly enhancing our AI-driven meeting experiences,” said Jim Prothe, director of marketing at Magenium, a Microsoft solutions partner. “We appreciated the clean setup and ease of configuration. The larger touch controller prevented any accidental taps of Teams buttons. It

USA - 1 Sound has launched the SUB210, a powerful single-channel subwoofer that is only 12” wide.

The SUB210 subwoofer features two opposing-facing 10” woofers. It is designed for positioning parallel or perpendicular to walls, or even for low-profile 12”-tall deployment. This subwoofer has a sonic advantage in its coupling with a wall, floor, or ceiling. This 1200W subwoofer provides deep bass response down to 35Hz and can develop up to 128 dB SPL.

This bass enclosure has eight M10 rigging points for hanging, to allow further deployment flexibility, with two recessed handles at the bottom. It is also designed to accept a recessed Pole Cup for mounting satellite speakers using 1 Sound’s Active Speaker Tubes or an industry standard M20 screw-in pole.

UK - British loudspeaker manufacturer, EM Acoustics, is set to return to the Royal Armouries in Leeds this May for the 2025 edition of PLASA Focus Leeds, reaffirming its commitment to the professional audio community in the UK. This year's appearance comes on the heels of an exceptional 12 months for the company, marked by a series of landmark installations and the launch of several key products.

At PLASA Focus Leeds, the EM Acoustics management team will engage with both long-standing partners and new visitors. Attendees can expect an introduction to the company’s extensive product portfolio, with special emphasis on its latest innovations. The show provides a valuable opportunity for the team to demonstrate the brand’s engineering excellence and deepen connections within the industry.

A key highlight at this year’s exhibition will be the newl

Europe - At Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, Obsidian Control Systems previewed the NXW – a sleek, portable, and fully featured PC control wing designed to bring professional-grade power to any Onyx setup.

Through its USB-C connection, the NXW provides a responsive, professional hardware surface to operate Onyx on any PC system without compromises. Designed for freelancers, touring professionals, and fixed installs alike, the NXW delivers everything lighting operators love in a compact, road-ready form. From RGB-backlit motorized playback faders to RGB-backlit keycaps and customizable multi-function buttons, every detail is crafted to boost speed, precision, and creativity.

“The NXW might be small in size, but it’s packed with features our users have been asking for,” says Koy Neminathan, business development director at Obsidian. “Whether yo

India - Canadian manufacturer of professional audio solutions, Adamson, will be represented by local distributor StageMix at this year’s Palm Expo in Mumbai. Taking place between 29 and 31 May, Palm Expo is the leading professional audiovisual exhibition in India. StageMix will be responsible for the debut of Adamson’s new VGt series of large-format line array loudspeakers, the first member of the brand’s Vergence Group.

“India represents an exciting and fast-growing market for Adamson, and we are thrilled to introduce our VGt loudspeakers at Palm Expo,” confirms Pieter van Hoogdalem, business development strategist at Adamson. “StageMix will present a range of Adamson solutions, but the spotlight will be firmly on the VGt and its potential for large-scale live events and venues.”

VGt is a peak-performance large-format line array loudsp

USA - EAW has launched the NT206L, the first in the NT Series of speaker products aimed at simplifying audio setup and operation for production events.

NT206L is a compact, self-powered line array loudspeaker designed for production companies, system integrators and venues seeking high performance, ease of deployment and operation, along with cost efficiency in a lightweight design. This new EAW Premier Class (P-Class) offering marks the first product conceived and designed entirely at EAW’s new facility in Franklin, MA.

Engineered for power and precision, NT206L features two 6.5” low-frequency drivers with 2” voice coils and a 1.75” high-frequency driver, brought to life by 1500W of onboard power.

A newly patented EAW waveguide leverages EAW’s Focusing technology to provide exceptional high-frequency response. NT206L also debuts a

France - Audio specialist and equipment manufacturer Digigram has announced the release of two new sound cards, ALP280e and ALP280e-MIC, as part of the ALP-X series. Available Q2 2025 from Digigram’s network of distributors, ALP280e and ALP280e-MIC are the latest additions to the constantly growing range of sound cards launched in 2022.

Building on the success of the ALP-X range, the new ALP280e and ALP280e-MIC cards are purpose-built to address the evolving needs of audio acquisition and processing in critical audio industries such as broadcast, acoustic measurement, court rooms, public safety, and 24/7 operation installations where reliability and audio quality are paramount.

The ALP280e and ALP280e-MIC are low-profile PCIe sound cards optimised for the recording of eight analogue line-level or mic-level audio inputs with zero latency, monitoring

UK - SpotTrack, the specialist software tool for making, modifying and maintaining followspot cue sheets, continues to support shows of all scales around the world – including a number of award-nominated and award-winning designs.

On the all-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, which opened at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London, assistant lighting designer Danny Vavrečka put SpotTrack to use managing the intricate followspot track that formed a key part of Howard Hudson’s design. This saw two human operators run four Robe Forte followspots remotely using Robe’s RoboSpot controllers, alongside other moving lights controlled via Zactrack. Starlight’s lighting was nominated for the 2025 Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design and won the same category at this year’s WhatsOnStage aw

Europe - Robe enjoyed an ‘excellent and super-active’ Prolight+Sound expo in Frankfurt, exhibiting alongside its five core businesses – Robe, Avolites, Anolis, LSC Systems and Artistic Licence – in a ‘Robe Village’ area that was constantly busy throughout the four-day trade show.

Many attractions drew visitors to the Robe booth including the final performances of The Fifth Dimension, Robe’s 2024-25 live expo show concept – together with two new product launches, the T31 Cyc and T31 Cyc Slim, half-length versions of Robe’s existing T32 Cyc and T32 Cyc Slim range.

A host of other just-launched Robe technologies stood out prominently on the stand and its two public demo areas, including the retina-burning WTF! moving strobe-wash, the new LedPointe – the first LED version of Robe’s famous and best-selling Pointe family of p

USA - Harman Professional Solutions was recently awarded the Joint Interoperability Testing Command (JITC) certification and listing on the US Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL), for 19 more Harman products. The certified products include AMX N2600 AVoIP encoders and decoders, the N4321D audio transceiver, MUSE Automation Controllers, Varia Touch Panels, CE I/O extenders, and the UVC1-4K HDMI to USB capture device.

JITC certification is a crucial requirement for technology solutions used in US government facilities. This recent certification further ensures that Harman’s products meet strict security standards and can seamlessly integrate with other systems used by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The certification process includes a thorough evaluation of a product's security features, performance, and inte

USA - City Theatrical’s award-winning Wing Nut Socket is now shipping and available through City Theatrical Dealers worldwide. City Theatrical’s Wing Nut Socket (Part Number 1350) can be used to secure any theatrical clamp wing nut with ease and reliability.

To start using the Wing Nut Socket, users will follow four steps: Attach the Wing Nut Socket to a 3/8” ratchet with a push button to secure the socket placement; Test the fitment of the Wing Nut Socket on the ratchet or extension; Slide the opening over a theatrical clamp wing nut; Tighten or loosen the wing nut with ease, with more reliability than possible by hand.

The Wing Nut Socket is a sleek and smartly designed chrome tool that is a designed for any lighting technician working with theatrical clamp wing nuts on a regular basis. It is made of steel for durability and chrome plated to

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