AVNation Staff

Powersoft has introduced the DC Rider, a compact, rugged DC-powered amplifier platform designed for theme parks and high-vibration environments. Available in eight- and sixteen-channel models, it supports AES67, DSP functionalities, and advanced power-sharing for immersive audio experiences.

Sound Image San Francisco provided production support for 30 events at Festival Napa Valley's Summer Season, including the Arts for All Gala, raising $4.5 million for education and arts. The team, led by Jon Morris and George Edwards, was praised for their expertise.

Biamp and DSNW have completed a multi-year project to upgrade sound systems at the University of Portland's Chiles Center and Etzel Field, using Biamp's Tesira™ DSPs, amplifiers, and Community™ loudspeakers for high-quality, durable audio.

In addition, the $2 billion, 18,000-capacity venue announced Clair Global touring client,Bruno Mars, as its opening act, uniquely placing Clair's rental and installation divisions in close collaboration for the Inglewood, CA, arena's first live event.

Smart Monkeys, Inc. and Control Concepts, Inc. have formed a strategic partnership to enhance third-party product integration for the ISAAC platform by Smart Monkeys, enabling seamless integration and support for various AV and IT products through API development.

Arksen 85 is a luxury explorer yacht designed for sustainable, long-distance travel in diverse climates. It features a Crestron control system, AV-over-IP functionality, and Crestron's DM NVX and DM NAX technologies.

Logitech has introduced Sync smart office tools, including features like Auto Book, Auto Release, and Logitech View maps, to streamline workplace efficiency and offer enhanced analytics. These tools help manage meeting room reservations based on real-time behavior and provide digital office maps for easier navigation in large offices.

The University of San Diego's Jenny Craig Pavilion has upgraded its audio system with eleven Powersoft Unica 9K4 amplifiers, Fulcrum Acoustic loudspeakers, and a Q-SYS processing setup, improving sound quality, efficiency, and control.

SynAudCon has launched two new online training courses for audio professionals: "Course 310 – Sound System Design: Direct Field," which covers loudspeaker source types for consistent coverage, and "Course 320 – Sound System Design: Room Acoustics," focusing on the room’s acoustic signature and its effect on sound clarity.

Sony Electronics released SDK version 2.4.0 for its Spatial Reality Displays, adding multi-display support, viewer engagement logs, and extended development platform compatibility. Accompanying this, firmware version 1.30.00 for the ELF-SR2 model will improve facial recognition, expand color gamut, and introduce side-by-side stereoscopic 3D support.