InfoComm is back and returns to Orlando’s cavernous Orange County Convention Center from June 10-16, 2023 with three days of exhibits June 14-16. There should be lots to see — and hear. And although the exhibition comes just weeks after the NAMM Show, InfoComm 2023 promises more than a few surprises in terms of new product unveils. Here are 50 new products on our must-see list. Check ’em out — here and on the show floor!
With that in mind, we present this section with peeks at just some of the sound reinforcement and audio installation goodies listed by manufacturer in alphabetical order. FRONT of HOUSE will be there as well, checking out the action to report on fohonline.com and in upcoming print and digital versions of the magazine.
1SOUND’s fast-responding, deep bass SUB215 sub has two 15” tetracoil technology drivers capable of 140 dB max SPLs. The cabinet is only 17.8” wide when used vertically or 17.8” tall when deployed horizontally. Using the SUB215 as a completed system utilizing the pole cup accessory, users can combine 1SOUND’s CT28, Active Tube or any other satellite on top; while proprietary rigging points accommodate a Tower Rigging System for stacking 1SOUND’s Tower LCC44 or LCC84 on top.
www.1-sound.com; Booth 5669; Demo Room W221A
Adamson Systems Engineering, besides showing its FletcherMachine immersive audio processor with Remote software driving an audio setup using 10 Adamson IS5c ultra-compact 2-way integration-ready coaxial loudspeakers, will launch presets for Lab Gruppen IPD & IPX amplifiers as well as the Adamson Load Library V5.4 for Lake processing. The presets for Lab Gruppen IPD & IPX include default EQ and limiter settings for Adamson’s Point-Series and Point-Concentric series cabinets, as well as for the IS5c ultra-compact point-source speakers. Also new is a Load Library V5.4 service update, with presets for the IS5c speakers and the IS213 ultra-compact subwoofer.
www.adamsonsystems.com; Booth 5569; Demo Room W224G
Alcons Audio’s QRP40/90 is a 2-way point-source vertical column system with high-Q directivity in permanent and portable applications. Loaded with a 12” RBN1203 pro-ribbon driver mounted in a coaxial speaker configuration with an array of eight custom 5” woofers in a sealed cabinet, the system offers SPL-independent throw-efficiency and projection control, with 90° horizontal dispersion, while 20° isophasic directivity offers side-lobe-free projection up to the highest frequencies.
www.alconsaudio.com; Booth 5587; Demo Room W230C
Allen & Heath is showing v1.2 firmware for its Avantis console, which adds a new RTA engine — with all RTA views also visible on iPad and Director; along with three new DEEP processors (Source Expander, Dual Threshold Expander and Bus Compressor) and an updated OptTronik compressor with classic 2A-style optical compression. Another perk extends wireless integration to include Sennheiser’s 300/500, 2000 and 2050 wireless mics, which can be monitored from both the mixer and Director.
www.allen-heath.com; Booth 3651
APEX’ CloudPower line of Dante-equipped power amps will debut to the U.S. market at InfoComm by its distributor, Fulcrum Acoustic. These include the CP354D (4 x 350w), the CP704D (4 x 700w), the CP1504D (4 x 1500w), the CP3004D (4 x 3000w), and the CP716D (16 x 700w) — all Class-D installation amplifiers in slim-line 1U format. All feature: integral DSP, providing comprehensive signal and speaker processing tools; are designed for standalone or networked deployment; and can be managed, monitored and controlled remotely via the IntelliCloud WebUI, thus reducing site visits.
fulcrum-acoustic.com; Booth 5160 and Demo Room W224D
Ashly Audio’s MA Series has two 4-channel models (the 4x250w MA-250.4 and 4x500w MA-250.8) and two 8-channel models — (the 8×250 MA-500.4 and 8×500 MA-500.8). Intelligent Power-Sharing lets each amp balance and shift power between channels within milliseconds. The series’ efficient design draws less current than a typical amplifier, for using one or multiple MA Amps on a 15- to 20-amp circuit. Multi-mode outputs support low-Z or 25/70/100V constant voltage speakers.
www.ashly.com; Booth 4481
Audio-Technica is shipping an update of its popular ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer, designed for applications ranging from meeting spaces to educational facilities. The new ATDM-0604a’s enhanced functions include improved echo and noise-cancellation, remote control of A-T’s ES954 hanging microphone array, cascade connectivity for up to eight mixers, expanded compatibility and more — to bring improved performance for online or live meetings.
www.audio-technica.com; Booth 3554
Audix will showcase its range of integration and installation products and solutions for meetings, conferencing, and streaming. Products on display include the M45 “Shortgun”, M3WDK pendant-style and M70WD ceiling-mount mics (shown in picture); the MicroPod, M65 and USB12 tabletop mics; the M60 and M63 tabletop boundary mics; and the GS1 wall-mount mic; as well as DN4 and DN43 Dante and AES67 audio-over-IP interfaces for easy routing, mixing and live-casting.
www.audixusa.com; Booth 5249
AVANTE Audio’s new, improved Imperio Pro “mini” line array is a modular system that’s compact, versatile and sounds great. It comprises the IMP205 array module (available now), alongside the new IMP118 sub cabinet which will ship this summer. These scalable active enclosures can be combined in multiples and deployed to create P.A.’s ranging from small parties and conferences to large outdoor events and concerts. Also new is the AS8 ACDC, a portable, battery-powered column P.A. for acoustic performers, small bands, mobile entertainers and any situation where amplified music is needed but power isn’t available.
avanteaudio.com; Booth 5745
Blaze Audio expands its PowerZone Connect series of DSP multi-zone install amps, with the PowerZone Connect 1002, 1502, 2004 and 3004, offering 1,000w to 3,000w in a 2 RU chassis. Users can leverage full system power and max channel count at Lo-Z (4 ohms) or employ half the channel count but double the channel power for Hi-Z operation. Four-channel models can create hybrid (Lo-Z + Hi-Z) output setups from a single-amp, with sys config and control via Blaze Audio’s PowerZone Control browser-based app.
www.blaze-audio.com; Booth 5267
Calzone and Anvil Cases’ Strongbox (a.k.a. “Caddy”) truck pack cable trunks are constructed with ¾” Baltic birch ply joined with deep rabbets, then glued, nailed and screwed together, with a series of internal reinforcing braces. A special hinge enables the Strongbox lid to be thrown back 270° and lay flat against the back of the case. Coating the Strongbox with black Texturlac finish makes for a great appearance. Internally installed 3/8” T-nuts prevent the stripping of the wood when caster bolts are installed, making replacement of casters easier and more secure. Custom colors and many options are available.
www.calzoneandanvil.com; Booth #2570
CODA Audio debuts SPACE by CODA, a seamless audio-visual experience for cultural spaces, high-end retail, education, high-end residential, hospitality, clubs and more, integrating high-end, immersive 3D audio, a 4K projector screen, ambient lighting and advanced acoustical treatment with the art or projection into a united system. SPACE speaker panels are just 2.75” deep and are interspersed with diffusion and acoustical panels to create an “invisible” sonic environment, with optional sub-bass modules and full LED surround lighting with DMX control.
www.codaaudio.com; Booth 5681; Demo Room W240B
d&b audiotechnik will focus on its immersive Soundscape technology and Milan networking, as well as demo its HeadroomCalc software (available in ArrayCalc V11), which showcases a breakthrough in system performance predictability, using real-word audio files rather than test tones, making designs even more predictive and reliable, especially in planning fixed installs.
www.dbaudio.com; Booth 5561; Demo Room W230D
DAS Audio’s Altea DUO-10A and 20A are portable 3-way column systems, packaged with single or twin 10” woofers and three detachable pieces to facilitate transport. Altea-DUO-10A has a 1″ compression driver, two 3″ speakers and a 10″ LF; while Altea-DUO-20A has a 1″ comp driver along with four 3″ speakers and two 10″ woofers, all powered by DSP-driven 1,000w peak and 2,000w peak amplifiers, respectively. Dispersion is 100°x50° (HxV). DASlink GM wireless app offers wireless audio delivery, monitoring and control.
www.dasaudio.com; Booth 5255; Demo Room W230B
dBTechnologies’ new 3-way VIO-X310 and VIO-X315 powered speakers combine dual 10” or a single 15” woofer with frequencies above 500 Hz delivered via an MF/HF coaxial driver (the same used in the popular VIO L1610 line array) on a rotatable horn. A 4-channel 1,400W RMS Class-D DigiPro G4 power amplifier drives each component individually, with dedicated FIR filters for the LF, MF and HF bands, with Aurora Net networkability thanks to RDNet ports. Max SPL is 137dB.
www.dbtechnologies.com; Booth 5775; Demo Room W232C
DiGiCo will demo its flagship Quantum852 console, which besides having 7th-generation FPGAs and next-gen SHARC DSPs, features 384 mono channels, 192 aux / subgroup buses (plus the familiar LR / LCR / 5.1 master buses) as well as a 64×64 processing matrix, 36 control groups, two solo buses and 64 FX Rack slots. Besides the three large 1,000-nit brightness DAYLIGHT READABLE touch screens, there are 48 graphic EQs, 384 nodal processors, 128 Mustard processors and 32 Spice Racks. For more info, see the “Technology Spotlight” article on page 40 in the June FOH issue or CLICK HERE to read the article online.
www.digico.biz; Booth 5760
DirectOut’s new MILAN.IO module for its popular PRODIGY Series of converters and processors supports up to 128 audio channels at 1FS, and marks DirectOut’s entry into the AVB/MILAN community. MILAN.IO features two redundant gigabit network interfaces with RJ-45 or SFP options at sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz. MILAN.IO supports optional HD SRC technology, enabling state-of-the-art sample rate conversion as an alternative to FastSRC. Adding AVB/MILAN to its support of Dante, RAVENNA/AES67 and SoundGrid.
directout.eu; Booth 5650
Dynacord’s V600:4 is the first member of a new amplifier line for small to mid-sized installation scenarios such as education, hospitality, retail, houses of worship and more. This 1U, four-channel power amplifier with 600 watts of total power is versatile, quick to install and runs trouble-free — even under demanding power conditions.
www.dynacord.com; Booth W221BC
Eastern Acoustic Works will show new accessories and mounting options for its AC6 2-way, full-range ADAPTive Column Loudspeaker for easy use in portable applications. These include a pole mount, stacking plate and stinger offerings. Managed via EAW’s Resolution 2 software for coverage and directivity, the AC6 uses ADAPTive Performance technology to create three-dimensional coverage and the speaker’s six LF transducers and 30 HF drivers offer full-frequency, studio-quality audio at any volume.
www.eaw.com; Booth 5243; Demo Room W222A
Gator Cableworks’ Headliner Series is Cableworks’ premium cable with its best-performing, lowest capacitance conductors for optimal signal transmission and sturdy, flexible PVC jackets for a durable and reliable cable that will stand the test of time. Headliner instrument, XLR and TS speaker cables include Cableworks’ connectors, featuring a rugged design highlighted by eight pairs of interchangeable TORIColor ID rings for easy identification when using multiple cables.
www.gatorcableworks.com; Booth 5489
JBL’s Slim Column Loudspeakers — COL600 (24-inch 600 mm) and COL800 (32-inch 800 mm) — are designed for applications such as conference and meeting rooms, lecture halls, retail stores, concourses, transit spaces and more. Featuring wide horizontal and narrow vertical coverage with a built-in 10° down-tilt to the aim, both models optimize coverage while speaker is installed flat to the wall. Racetrack woofers provide maximum radiating area in a column form factor. Multi-tap transformers allow 70V or 100V use, with switchable 8-ohm operation. Available in black or white, all can be installed indoors or outdoors and feature an IP54 rating (per IEC60529) for protection against ingress of dust or water.
jblpro.com; Booth 4443; Demo Room W222B
K-array’s Firenze KH7 touring system features the ability to precisely and independently control each element of the array for deep steering control with continuous, even coverage. Firenze KH7 has four 12” coaxial neodymium woofers for a peak output of 141 dB SPL via an integrated 4-channel Class-D amplifier, delivering 2,000w to each woofer, and its 100° x 30° horn rotates to a wide or narrow pattern.
k-array.com; Booth 4981
Kordz’ PRO SlimCat Network Cable The PRO SlimCat Network Cable is a highly flexible network cable designed for high-density installations. This slim 4.0mm diameter Cat-6 U/UTP cable reduces bulk and makes installation easier, while delivering IEEE802.3bt PoE++ at 100W and 1Gbps network connectivity up to 50 meters. Half the size of 23 and 24 AWG cable, the new 28 AWG cable snakes easily through tight spaces, around sharp corners, and into dense equipment racks, while delivering all the power of standard Cat-6/Cat-6A, saving time and money. Pair it with Kordz PRO SlimCat RJ45 Crimp Connectors and Keystone RJ45 Sockets, and terminate with Kordz ONE Series Crimping Tool for a complete Kordz ecosystem.
kordz.com; Booth 3454
L-Acoustics’ new L Series large-format, long-throw system uses patented Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source (PULS) technology and is comprised of two elements that work together or on their own: L2 above and L2D below, with one of either boxes providing the same contour as four K2 elements in a format that’s 46% smaller and 40% lighter.
www.l-acoustics.com; Booth 5751; Demo Room W320
Lawo’s mc236 xp desk is physically identical to the mc236 MkII, but without on-board processing, yet supporting up to 256 DSP channels and eligibility for a multi-slice console array based around a single A__UHD Core processing unit. The mc236 xp caters to applications requiring a consistent user experience in two or more audio control rooms, OB trucks and venues where space is at a premium, sharing DSP heft of one A__UHD Core with up to seven other virtual or physical console surfaces.
www.lawo.com; Booth 5281
Lectrosonics’ M2Ra digital wireless IEM monitor receiver builds on the company’s M2 Duet IEM system and offers new features for pro touring, installation, theater and broadcast applications. The M2 System employs unique digital technology to provide ruler-flat frequency response, wide dynamic range with no compression, low 1.6 ms latency and maximum channel separation for rock-solid stereo imaging. A beefed-up internal power supply allows for earphones with impedances as low as 9 ohms to be used and it has an improved easy-to-navigate menu structure. Another plus is decreased overall RF noise floor and less RF gain in the front end, to reduce overloads from strong interference sources and out-of-band signals.
www.lectrosonics.com; Booth 4855
Meyer Sound’s MPS-488X is a new integrated power supply and signal distribution unit for multi-channel audio systems using Meyer’s IntelligentDC technology. By delivering both balanced audio and 48V DC for loudspeaker powering over a single composite cable, IntelligentDC uniquely combines the sonic advantage of self-powered speakers with the installation ease of low-voltage systems. Each MPS-488X supplies eight channels of power and balanced audio signals.
www.meyersound.com; Booth 5143; Demo Rooms W231ABC
Neutrik’s XX series powerCON and speakON 2- and 4-pole cable connectors feature easier assembly, improved power handling and color-coding. SpeakON NL2’s are brown; NL4’s are green; PowerCON inputs are blue and outputs are gray. PowerCON XX are now CBC circuit breaking capacity rated and IEC / UL / CSA certified. New PowerCON and SpeakON variants are now offered for 6-12 mm or larger 10-16 mm OD cables.
www.neutrik.com; Booth 2317
NTi Audio’s Connect Function for its XL3 handheld audio analyzer lets users connect directly to their XL3 anytime, anywhere through the NTi Connect website, offering efficient working and convenience in your daily measurement tasks. A web browser allows operating your XL3 from anywhere to check the device’s status or transfer measurement data, audio recordings, screenshots, and more to your computer.
www.nti-audio.com; Booth 4755
Pliant Technologies’ new CrewCom IP-rated intercom Radio Transceivers (RTs) are available in 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz versions and are ideal for live event where outdoor placement of transceivers for wireless coverage is required. The new RTs feature a durable ABS plastic housing along with silicone-molded connector covers for moisture ingress protection on unused connections.
www.plianttechnologies.com; Booth 4854
RCF’s ART 9-AX speaker line shares the electroacoustic features of its popular ART 9 Series, integrating powerful Class-D amplification, high-performance DSP, and innovative transducers enclosed in a robust composite material cabinet. Available with 15” 12” or 10” woofers and a 1.75” HF compression driver, the AX Series includes Bluetooth streaming/pairing, iOS and Android remote control and an onboard 6-channel digital mixer with a large color touch screen.
www.rcf.it; Booth 4791; Demo Room W224H
Renkus-Heinz’ versatile ICLive X Series of steerable line arrays offers compact, high-output, high-fidelity system for portable or fixed installs. Each mid-sized ICLX module can stand alone or be arrayed with up to 12 units to deliver precise, predictable coverage for any venue. The complementary ICLX-118S subwoofer adds LF punch.
renkus-heinz.com; Booth 5645, Demo Room W221DE
RME’s Fireface UFX III is a 24-bit/192 kHz USB audio interface with 188 input and output channels for analog and digital signals. It features 12 analog I/O channels, 16 ADAT channels, AES/EBU I/O and two MADI I/O’s with 64 channels, as well as MIDI, Word Clock and USB 3.0 connectivity. It also adds RME’s SteadyClock FS, TotalMix, DURec and more as well as on-board DSP, which includes compression/dynamics, EQ, reverb and delay.
www.synthax.com; Booth 4971; Demo Room W224H
RTS’ DSPK-4 digital speaker station is the latest addition to the brand’s RTS Digital Partyline product family, which also includes the OMS main station and DBP digital beltpack. The DSPK-4 is an IP-based wired speaker station providing next-level versatility and functionality, including four channels of talk/listen via microphone and speaker or headset — all with high-quality digital audio and the use of standard Ethernet for easy integration into an existing IT infrastructure.
www.rtsintercoms.com; Booth 4947
Solid State Logic’s V5.2 software update for its SSL Live performance consoles (including its flagship L650) is designed for touring, installed sound and house of worship users. It builds on SSL’s existing integrated control platform for Meyer Sound SpaceMapGo and L’Acoustics’ L-ISA, adding control of d&b audiotechnik’s Soundscape immersive loudspeaker system within the console’s ecosystem. V5.2 also adds enhanced “Rehearsal and Recorder” functionality, which includes multiple switching groups, flexible routing and locking override functions and Version 5.2 is compatible with the SSL’s entire range of consoles.
solidstatelogic.com; Booth 5881
STAGETEC now offers its high-quality audio I/O known from the NEXUS in the form of the NEXUS compact TrueMatch, a compact IP-based standalone unit as an 8-channel microphone converter. This is the first device of its kind in the fleet of STAGETEC products, with further designs and expansion stages planned. Web interface and PoE are standard features, as is seamless integration into STAGETEC’s existing product portfolio via AES67.
www.stagetec.com; Booth 5675
Theory Professional’s sb25 multi-use speaker is ideal for restaurants, bars, hotels, retail stores, HOW and anywhere high-resolution, high-fidelity background or foreground sound is needed. The low-profile (3.8” deep) sb25 houses two 5-inch carbon fiber LF drivers and a 1.4” advanced polymer HF compression driver for wide-bandwidth / high-output, with 125° conical dispersion and 400w continuous power handling. An in-wall version is offered, and an all-weather version is due later this year.
www.theoryprofessional.com; Booth 4989; Demo Room W223A
TOA Electronics’ IP-A1AF is a PoE-powered audio interface that decodes IP audio streams into analog audio. It has a built-in 15w amplifier to drive low-impedance speaker(s) and internal storage for up to 20 audio files. Analog audio and control outputs can also be connected to an external amplifier. It supports SIP protocol for integration with VoIP devices and has 20 multicast ports for group paging operations. Device control and further system integration is accessed through remote API (HTTP) or local control inputs.
www.toaelectronics.com; Booth 5566
Waves Audio is shipping IONIC 16, a 16-in / 12-out SoundGrid stagebox with Waves Signature Preamps. Built for high-performance, IONIC 16 is designed to complement the excellent sonic performance of the Waves eMotion LV1 live mixer. The IONIC 16’s newly designed Waves Signature Preamps are high-end, fully discrete analog circuits, delivering maximum headroom, fast transient response and a very low noise floor.
www.waves.com; Booth 5868
Wisycom’s MTK982 is a dual-wideband, stereo IEM/IFB transmitter, with ultra-wide switching bandwidth (up to 300 MHz), to help users to find the best possible frequency. Additionally, its low-interference output features wideband intermodulation phase cancellation and low-energy, long-range Bluetooth remote-control capability; the MTK982 can be remotely controlled and monitored using Wisycom Manager software. It operates in the UHF 470-663 MHz range in North America.
www.wisycom.com; Booth 4245
Yamaha’s new DM7 Series digital mixers include the 120-channel DM7 ($29,999) and 72-channel DM7 Compact ($14,999) mixing consoles and a control expansion unit (CTL-DM7) — all shipping in August. Both mixers have up to 144 in/out Dante networking at 96kHz; 48 mix, 12 matrix and two stereo buses and can be used with any Yamaha R Series I/O Racks. Two 12” and one 7” touch screens simplify access, with powerful Virtual Circuitry Modelling plug-ins, Dan Dugan auto-mixing and Rupert Neve DSP from the Rivage line, alongside the completely new FET Limiter and Diode Bridge Compressor.
yamaha.io/dm7series; Booth #4671
Yorkville Sound will show the EXM ProSUB, the world’s most powerful battery-powered sub. Equipped with two high-output 10-inch neodymium woofers and 800 Watts of power, the EXM ProSUB works with analog XLR I/Os or wirelessly with the EXM Mobile8, using Bluetooth technology. With a battery life of 5.5+ hours at maximum output, this ProSUB is built for mobile and wireless gigs anywhere.
www.yorkville.com; Booth 5444
