NAB 2018 Product Preview

NAB 2018 Product Preview

With NAB just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your schedule. To make your life easier, SCN has compiled some of the notable new pro AV products at the show so you can easily add them to your map.

Audio-Technica

Booth C6012

Audio-Technica 3000 Series, Fourth Generation

Audio-Technica 3000 Series, Fourth Generation

Audio-Technica will showcase its 3000 Series UHF Wireless Systems, its fourth-generation 3000 Series wireless system, which provides easy setup, versatile operation, and dependable, high-fidelity sound. Featuring a 60 MHz tuning bandwidth, 300-foot operating range and selectable backup frequency, the new 3000 Series offers the power and flexibility to operate within the congested UHF spectrum. It is available in multiple configurations, with handheld and body-pack transmitters.

Leyard and Planar

Booth SL9016

Leyard TWS Series

Leyard TWS Series

Leyard and Planar will focus on its TWS Series, a family of ultra-fine pitch LED video wall displays with a convenient 27-inch diagonal size. Light weight and easy to handle, the all-in-one design allows it meet the widest range of application requirements, offering an attractive solution for faceted curved video walls, hanging video walls, or standard video wall environments that require a compact, fine pixel pitch solution.

Blackmagic Design

Booth SL216

Blackmagic Design's ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K

Blackmagic Design's ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K

Blackmagic Design is showing off its ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K is a new, advanced high frame rate Ultra HD 2160p60 switcher with 20 inputs, 4 M/Es, and a massive 16 next generation ATEM Advanced Chroma Keyers. It features two Ultra HD multi viewers, full 2D DVE, and built-in SuperSource compositing engines.

Genelec

Booth C4742

Genelec's The Ones

Genelec's The Ones

Genelec is focused on its 8351, 8341 and 8331, small three-way coaxial monitors that, together, create a complete compact coaxial range, The Ones, designed to redefine near-field monitoring. According to Genelec, these products wipe away the previous constraints of coaxial point source setups. With The Ones, ultimate point source meets ultimate flexibility with Smart Active Monitoring, the proprietary technology based on Genelec Loudspeaker Manager 3.0 software for PC and Mac, incorporating AutoCal.

Epson

Epson Pro L Projector

Epson Pro L Projector

Booth C1325

Epson is showcasing several solutions for delivering vibrant, creative content, including its recently announced laser projectors and interactive display series, as well as new software for managing multiple projectors simultaneously to facilitate advanced techniques such as projector mapping.

Focusrite

FocusRite RedNet

FocusRite RedNet

Booth C1147

Focusrite will be displaying the Red and RedNet ranges of Dante audio-over-IP devices, featuring high-quality digital conversion, remote-controlled preamps and connectivity including MADI, Pro Tools | HD, AES3, and Thunderbolt. New at the show this year is the RedNet X2P, a compact 2x2 Dante interface.

DiGiCo

DiGiCo 4REA4 Installed Audio Solution

DiGiCo 4REA4 Installed Audio Solution

Booth C7408

DiGiCo’s 4REA4 Installed Audio Solution will make its North American debut at NAB. Designed to meet the expanding performance requirements of large broadcast facilities, entertainment venues, and houses of worship, the product features 128 input channels and 48 buss output processing strips, allowing the user to independently allocate processing to whichever area is required.

Roland Professional AV

Roland 1U Rackmount XS-62S Switcher

Roland 1U Rackmount XS-62S Switcher

Booth SL4707

Roland will feature its 1U Rackmount XS-62S Switcher, ideal for streaming, live events, and education. It has four SDI and two scaled HDMI inputs for data, computer, tablet, etc., plus a program and independent Aux bus for confidence and downstage monitors, or side screens. It also contains an integrated audio plus PTZ camera control using 422 VISCA.

VITEC

VITEC EZ TV IPTV

VITEC EZ TV IPTV

Booth SL6821

VITEC will be showing its newly upgraded EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform, which can now manage and drive complex video wall setups. The system is interoperable with the latest content protection, and meets stringent DRM standards. EZ TV simplifies IPTV, digital signage, and video wall content installs, while delivering an eye-catching visual experience.

tvONE

tvONE CORIOview

tvONE CORIOview

Booth N927

tvONE will showcase the company's fastest, most intuitive 4K multi-window processor with up to eight sources—the new CORIOview 4K multi-window processor. The 1/2RU unit allows for each of its eight inputs to be viewed in any of the eight video windows with ultra-low latency. CORIOview supports mixed input types, color borders, and source labeling. Additionally, it supports source and preset transitions, offers landscape and portrait output options for displays, and is LED wall capable with custom resolution management.

Megan A. Dutta

Megan A. Dutta is a pro AV industry journalist, and the former content director for Systems Contractor News (SCN) and Digital Signage Magazine, both Future U.S. publications. Dutta previously served as the marketing communications manager at Peerless-AV, where she led the company’s marketing and communications department. Dutta is the recipient of AVIXA's 2017 Young AV Professional Award and Women in Consumer Technology's 2018 Woman to Watch Award. Dutta is co-founder of Women of Digital Signage, an organization designed to provide a pathway to promote networking, mentoring, and personal growth.