InfoComm 2024 returns from June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) to the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center, and by all indications, this may be organizer Avixa’s best expo ever.
An extensive lineup of seminars and education programs are planned, but for many, the main attraction is the show floor, particularly in the Central and North Halls, which host most of the professional sound products and two levels of audio demo rooms. There’s a lot to see — and hear — and with that in mind, listed alphabetically, here’s a sneak preview of some of the coolest new live sound products at the show.
If you can’t make to Las Vegas that week, fear not, as FRONT of HOUSE will provide extended show coverage both online (fohonline.com) and in the July print issue of the magazine. See you there!
Bring on the Gear!
1 SOUND’s free Auralis design software enables high-res, full-color predictions of your speaker design in a 3D space. Users can import 27 different types of files, including SketchUp (SKP) and AutoCAD (DXF) files, or easily create their own three-dimensional spaces with access to all of 1 SOUND’s speakers and rigging hardware.
www.1-sound.com; Booth: C9221; Demo: N108
Adamson Systems’ VGt is a 3-way powered, Milan-driven system with two 13” Kevlar woofers, two 10” Kevlar cone directional drivers, two Kevlar M140 compression mids and two 3” HF compression drivers — all in a tour / install-friendly package capable of 151 dB peak SPLs.
www.adamsonsystems.com; Booth: C9547
Allen & Heath has a few surprises planned. Details are scant at presstime, but expect some exciting new software and hardware developments related to dLive (demoed at the booth and with the AeroWave system in Demo Room N201). Meanwhile, AHM, the new CQ Series and Avantis Solo will be highlighted at the show.
www.allen-heath.com; Booth: C9127, Demo: N201
Ashly Audio kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration with two major new audio solutions. Anticipate the arrival of a new power amplifier series said to redefine efficiency and performance, paired with a speaker/zone processor offering unmatched processing and remote control.
www.ashly.com; Booth: C9127
Audio-Technica’s ATND1061 Beamforming Ceiling Array Mic has major firmware updates. These include VISCA (Video System Control Architecture) synchronized control of multiple video peripherals over IP; and Voice Lift technology, which boosts the audio heard by listeners at the farthest distance to the level of an unaided listener sitting closer to the talker.
www.audio-technica.com; Booth: C5619
BASSBOSS plans to shake InfoComm with “Demolition Experience” demos of its CCM12-MK3 12” coaxial stage monitor and (pictured here) 5,000W Makara-MK3 double-21 subwoofer. The latter shares the footprint and depth of BASSBOSS’ legendary Kraken model, while offering increased portability and versatility.
www.bassboss.com; Demo: N203
Biamp’s Voltera D networked amplified loudspeaker controllers have powerful onboard DSP, sophisticated room tuning tools and Dante, AVB and AES67 support. Available in 1,200W or 2,400W configurations across four or eight channels, all are easily configurable via Tesira or Biamp’s new VenueTune™ software, depending on user needs and preferences.
www.biamp.com; Booth: C9001; Demo: N114
Blaze Audio expands its Hugh Sarvis-designed Constant Directivity Device (CDD) speaker series. The biamped CDD528-BA and forthcoming self-powered CDD528-P have four 5” LF drivers and eight 2” MF/HF drivers for symmetrical 180°x45°coverage — ideal as portable P.A. or venue installs. For front-fill, balcony-fill, delay and on-wall distributed audio, the compact CDD523 (dual-5” + three 2” drivers) is offered.
www.blaze-audio.com; Booth: C8741; Demo: N105
Clear Tune Monitors will show its full line of custom IEMs, including the the 8-driver Da Vinci Infinito. Retail is $1,899. Also new is CTM’s CE220, a dual-balanced armature universal IEM priced at $249.
www.cleartunemonitors.com; Booth: C5071
Clear-Com’s new Gen-IC system is a secure, flexible, low-latency cloud-managed virtual intercom service enabling real-time partyline workflows without requiring intercom hardware.
Simple to deploy, Gen-IC is scalable for small and large teams while providing connectivity to existing on-site intercom systems and can integrate with Clear-Com’s extensive hardware infrastructure over LAN, WAN and the Internet.
www.clearcom.com; Booth: C5515
CODA Audio’s CiRAY dual-10” line array features Dual-Diaphragm Planar Wave Drivers and FS-FIR filters. A 12-speaker 2×6 hang sets up in minutes by a single operator, with all boxes set for their relative angles to drop into place once lifted. Three CiRAY power from one channel of CODA’s LINUS14 DSP — with only one amp required for a full hang of 12.
www.codaaudio.com; Booth: C10113
d&b audiotechnik’s ArrayCalc 11.4 Mac/Windows simulation software for d&b line arrays offers simplified integration into AFMG’s EASE 5 for seamless acoustic planning, providing users a more efficient workflow for modeling d&b audiotechnik sound systems and room acoustics. It also adds easy export of the XLD format, consolidating relevant loudspeaker information into a single file.
www.dbaudio.com; Booth: C9421; Demo: N103
DAS Audio will demo its full line including the ultra-compact EVENT-28A powered dual-8” line array with an M-60 HF driver. Weight is just 44 pounds. Also new is the powered, single-18” EVENT-118A subwoofer. Both EVENT boxes have rigging hardware and easy DAScontrol system configuration.
www.dasaudio.com; Booth: C9501; Demo: N116
DiGiCo’s V.1742 software for SD and Quantum consoles lets Quantum338 and Quantum225 owners purchase DiGiCo’s Pulse software to increase input channels, buses and Mustard and Nodal Processors. V1742 also provides a free bump in Mustard processing for Quantum7 and Quantum5 customers, and supports an internal Fourier Interface Card, integration for running the KLANG:app from the console and native worksurface control of Meyer’s Spacemap Go and Adamson’s FletcherMachine — among other benefits.
www.digico.biz; Booth C9345
DirectOut’s multiformat PRODIGY.MX audio matrix takes the PRODIGY Series’ audio routing / conversion / processing capabilities to the next level. PRODIGY.MX’s 1,664 x 1,668 audio channel capacity is hardware-selectable between Dante, RAVENNA/AES67, SoundGrid, AVB/Milan and MADI — with seamless interconnectivity among them. Operational control is facilitated through globcon control Mac/PC software.
www.directout.eu; Booth: C9462
DPA Microphones’ Model 2017 compact shotgun mic is just 7.24” long, yet offers extreme durability, high directivity, clarity and consistency for capturing sounds. It’s ideally suited for audience miking or on an FOH boom or flybar in venues during live events.
www.dpamicrophones.com; Booth: C9971
Eastern Acoustic Works’ SBX118F powered, arrayable 18” subwoofer can enhance any EAW full-range enclosure and can be ground stacked, flown by itself or arrayed with the NTX210L. Audio transport can be provided with Dante input and loop-thru or analog inputs, configurable from a back panel interface or EAW’s Resolution software.
www.eaw.com; Booth: C9149; Demo: N117
Electro-Voice is shipping the 12” 2-way, battery-powered EVERSE 12 system and the G2 second-gen of its successful ZLX portable / install speakers, with 8”, 12” and 15” two-way models in passive and 1,000W Dynacord-powered versions with 3-input digital mixing and mobile iOS / Android QuickStart control.
www.electrovoice.com; Booth: C8901; Demo: N110
Equipson SA’s ARENA Series of compact, weatherproof coaxial full-range speakers from its WorkPro line are available in four sizes (6”, 8”, 10” and 12”) and a dual-8” bandpass subwoofer. All have hydrophobically-treated grills, moisture-sealed crossovers and polyvinyl wood-look enclosures provide protection against the elements.
www.workpro.es; Booth: C9512
Fourier Audio is now shipping its transform.engine, a rugged 2-rackspace Dante-connected server designed to run VST3-native software plug-ins at low latency in live environments, either standalone or via a Windows/macOS application to control the engine.
www.fourieraudio.com; Booth: C9345
Gator Cases adds 20 new models to its collection of military-grade waterproof utility cases designed to withstand harsh conditions. Ten new sizes are each available in two versions: one with a diced-foam interior for customizable fitting and one without foam. All have a dustproof and waterproof IP67 rating, Mil-STD-810F immersion certification, and ATA 300 certification for enduring multiple air travel cycles.
www.gatorco.com; Booth: C10126
HOLOPLOT’s smaller X2 shares the 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis technologies as the X1, making it more accessible for integration projects. Optimized for speech or music, X2 Modul 30 incorporates 30 full-range drivers in a single-layered matrix arrangement and taps into intelligent software-based optimization of sound system design and performance, for seamless and customizable integration.
www.holoplot.com; Booth: C9801
JBL Professional’s free Venue Synthesis acoustic simulation software for Mac OS and Windows computers replaces JBL’s Line Array Calculator and lets users design and simulate acoustic coverage and prepare complete JBL sound reinforcement systems for rigging or installation in any environment, at any scale, in both 2D and 3D.
www.jblpro.com; Booth: C8622; Demo: N109
K-array’s Kayman-KY102-EBS is a stainless-steel line array with eight 4” drivers with Electronic Beam Steering achieved via FIR processing on eight independent channels of K-array’s Kommander EBS amplifiers. Also new is the GH8 from KGEAR, which builds on the success of the GH4, utilizing Slim Array Technology to optimize sound linearity and directivity, but with higher-SPL performance.
www.k-array.com; Booth: C9447; Demo: C9447
König & Meyer’s Model 26731 flat base modular stand design is now available at a new, lower price point of $159.99. The design features a flat base with integrated carry handle, detachable pole with M20 threads, safety locking mechanism and integrated cable management.
www.k-m.de/us; Booth: C9321
L-Acoustics expands its X Series with the X8i and X6i installation models — two passive coaxial enclosures for short-throw applications, either standalone or combined with a subwoofer. Each features a 1.5” compression driver coaxially loaded on a 6” or 8” LF transducer in a bass reflex cabinet. A weather-resistant IP55 rating makes them suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
www.l-acoustics.com; Booth: C9035; Demo: N107
Lavoce Italiana’s SAN216.00iP is a 21” neodymium woofer with a cast aluminum basket and a 6” edgewound voice coil. Features include 5,000-watt power handling, 1-ohm impedance, 99 dB SPL sensitivity, a low-distortion design, 45.6 pound weight and Powersoft IpalMod compatibility.
www.lavocespeakers.com; Booth: C9820
Lawo will demo new capabilities for its mc²-Series consoles, including compatibility with Waves’ new SuperRack LiveBox, providing access and control of most studio-grade VST3 plug-ins, with snapshot-specific parameter saves and recalls.
www.lawo.com; Booth C5027
LD Systems’ MON G3 Series of active stage monitors feature coaxial speakers, with four models in 8” (shown here), 10”, 12” and 15” sizes with an integrated CD horn for 50° x 90° dispersion and a 300w RMS Class-D amplifier. The low-profile designs include a pole socket for doubling as a stand-mounted P.A.
speaker.
www.ld-systems.com; Booth: C10057
Lectrosonics’ DSSM miniature, water-resistant digital wireless bodypack transmitter is offered in A1B1 (470-614 MHz), B1C1 (537-691 MHz) and 941 (941-960 MHz) frequencies and ships in Q3 2024. Features include all-metal construction; removable SMA mount antenna; standard miniature 3-pin locking input connector; and a removable LB-50 LiOn battery.
www.lectrosonics.com; Booth: C9401
Meyer Sound had not released info at press time, but a reliable source said the company would unveil “an exciting new product” at InfoComm, in addition to showcasing its existing 2100-LFC low-frequency control element, PANTHER large-format line array and the compact ULTRA-X20 and ULTRA-X40 loudspeakers.
www.meyersound.com; Booth: C9701; Demo: N209
Neutrik expands its DLINE Dante audio interface series with the NA-2I2O-DLINE, a 2-line in / 2-line out box with one Dante / RJ-45 port. The NA-2I-DLINE has 2-line inputs with one Dante / RJ-45 port; and the NA-2O-DLINE has 2-line outputs and one Dante / RJ-45 port.
www.neutrikgroup.com; Booth: C9435
PK Sound’s compact T8 robotically controlled, powered 3-way line array has dual-8” and coaxial compression drivers and a companion powered T18 subwoofer. It’s designed to deliver PK Sound technology to a wider range of applications in the touring, rental, installation, theatrical, worship, nightlife and corporate event markets.
www.pksound.live; Booth: C08034; Demo: N221
Pliant Technologies’ SmartBoom LITE Headset has a comfortable fit, field-replaceable cable and a newly designed swivel earcup. Other features include on/off mic muting; closed-back on-ear design; ambidextrous, swiveling mic boom; and noise-cancelling cardioid mic. It’s available in 4-pin XLR female, 5-pin XLR male, 6-pin mini-XLR female (TA6F) and unterminated versions; with either electret or dynamic mic capsules.
www.plianttechnologies.com; Booth: C5116
RCF celebrates 75 years with 20 new products including: HyperVented high-power neodymium 19” LN19S400 / LN19S450 and 16” LN16S400 long excursion woofers. Also new are seven additions to the popular ART 7 Series, with 8” to 15” woofer MK5 models with FiRPHASE and XBOOST algorithms for optimal sound. Meanwhile, RCF’s new NXL 14-A active column speaker sports two 6” woofers, 1.75” PKX HF driver and a 2,100W amplifier.
www.rcf.it; Booth: C9535; Demo: N101
Renkus-Heinz will spotlight new OmniBeam algorithm that employs Rhaon to control its beam steering speakers including the DC12/2, Iconyx Compact, Iconyx Gen5, IC Live Gen5 and IC Live X Series. OmniBeam also removes the complexity of beam steering, so integrators — regardless of their level of expertise — can achieve great results with minimal effort.
www.renkus-heinz.com; Booth: C9620; Demo: N113
Riedel’s punQtum Bolero Connect feature offers users a direct connection to Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercom system. Used with punQtum’s Q210 P speaker station, this cost-effective solution for deployment across large-scale events requiring several channels of partyline, working as a single network connection between the Q210 P and Bolero, making the system slimmer and more cost-effective while enhancing workflow and expanding the comm capabilities of large-scale productions. www.riedel.net; Booth: C5109
Shure’s Nexadyne dynamic handheld vocal mics are offered in cardioid NXN8/C and supercardioid NXN8/S patterns, priced at $299; as well as standard 1.25-inch / screw-mount heads for interchangeable capsules, also priced at $299. The mics’ unique dual-capsule design provides tight pattern control and excellent off-axis response.
www.shure.com; Booth: C8334; Demo: N232
Sommer Cable’s 8.7mm diameter SC-Mercator Cat.6a Proflex cable has a dual jacket construction offering max flexibility with ruggedness. The outer jacket is applied like a tube to keep the wire pairs in a tight position even when in motion. A second, inner jacket offers extra protection against abrasion, pressure or kinks to maintain flexibility and optimum reeling properties without loops and trip hazards.
www.sommercable.com; Booth: C9041
Sound Devices’ A20 SuperNexus is a 16-channel (expandable to 32-channel) wireless mic receiver, designed to remove that RF receiver clutter at the FOH or monitor positions. It can even add native Optocore connectivity directly to DiGiCo consoles, for all your Sound Devices beltpack transmitters. www.sounddevices.com; Booth: C9467
Studiomaster’s ultra-compact V-Series systems include the V26A horizontal array and V26SA 1,200W 15” sub (at left). The V26A has two 6.5” MF drivers and an array of eight 1” HF transducers, with 400 + 150 watts of power. Two to eight V26A elements can be stacked or flown — or two pole-mounted. Also new is the lightweight, injection-molded, conventionally configured 550W V6 line array (with two 6.5” MF drivers flanking a 3” HF unit) and 15” 2,000W V6SA sub. Onboard DSP rounds out both packages.
www.studiomaster.com; Booth: C9957
TASCAM’s IF-ST2110 Expansion Card for its Sonicview 16XP/24XP digital consoles provide full support for the SMPTE ST 2110 AV networking standard. Access to 64 input and output audio channels is provided, with full network redundancy according to SMPTE ST 2022-7 and support for NMOS, AES-67 and SAP. Deliveries are slated for fall 2024.
www.tascam.com; Booth: C9079
