The Latest And Greatest From Pro AV's Coolest Gathering.
Held each June, InfoComm remains the number one convention and trade show for all things professional AV.
It showcased cutting-edge AV technology, drawing global professionals from pro audio, digital signage, and collaboration sectors. Featuring immersive exhibits, live demos, and expert panels, the event spotlighted innovation in unified communications, media distribution, and the future of AV integration across industries. It drew over 30,000 attendees (with a record 35% of them being end-users) with over 800 companies exhibiting, converging in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Some new and interesting audio-centric highlights from the show floor:
- Allen & Heath unveiled their new second-generation Qu Series digital mixers. They're built around the same 96kHz XCVI core as the dLive and Avantis. They're available in three sizes, with or without Dante.
- Crown introduced their new ComTech D power amplifiers for commercial applications.
- Shure showed off a new breed of wireless products, sporting their new Wide Tuning: the ANX4 Axient Digital/ULX-D Scalable Wireless Receiver and new ULX-D components with up to 138MHz of tuning range. They also introduced a channel expansion pack for the Axient Digital PSM.
- Shure also brought home a Commercial Integrator "Best In Show - Audio Conferencing Solutions" award for their Microflex Wireless NeXt 4 & 8 wireless.
- Clear-Com rolled out the latest software version for their Arcadia intercom platform. It delivers expanded capacity, enhanced flexibility, and streamlined connectivity for a wide range of professional AV applications.
- Audinate continued to show their upcoming AVIO Dante Adapters for AV, plus new developments for the Dante standard, including AES256 encryption and their new Dante Device Link protocol.
- Glensound showed a few new items previously teased at NAB: the PBS Parliamentary Broadcast System, the Beatrice R12 intercom unit, GTM Mobile eSports console, and Inferno RAVENNA commentary unit.
- Roland Professional AV showed their latest V-80HD firmware 1.1. This update allows it to seamlessly integrate with the Yamaha DM3 series, pairing them up to be a powerful combo for mixing/streaming worship services, corporate events, sporting events...
- RF Venue showed two useful and handy products: the CP Stage antenna and DISTRO5 HDR 5-channel antenna combiner. They offer powerful and cost-effective RF solutions for bands, smaller venues, or rental houses.
- RDL introduced a highly requested Dante volume controller, the D-NVC2, as part of their new line of single-gang Dante interfaces. Pricing and availability info on the D-NVC2 coming soon.
- Dynacord revealed their new V Series zone audio system. It transforms the family into a full-featured zone audio solution with a versatile DSP, mixing and control options. It's ideal for hospitality, retail, worship, education, or corporate paging.
