InfoComm 2012 in Las Vegas is officially a wrap, with more than 930 exhibitors occupying more than 487,000 net square feet of exhibit and special events space, combined with industry training, certification, special events and more.
InfoComm states that 34,268 AV professionals were in attendance from more than 90 countries, a four percent increase over InfoComm 2011.
“InfoComm continues to be the one tradeshow where most professional AV service providers make their important buying decisions for the year,” states Randal A. Lemke, executive director & CEO of InfoComm International. “The AV marketplace has enthusiastically embraced InfoComm as the place to make their purchasing choices, network with product and service providers, and enhance skills through our robust educational program.”
Registrations for InfoComm University educational courses totaled 6,940, up 15.6 percent over last year.
Super Tuesday, a full-day of advanced instruction for AV pros, attracted 850 registrants in 2012, up 32 percent from 2011.
Attendees come to InfoComm for the diversity of courses on topics ranging from acoustics to videoconferencing. Popular courses were Future Trends and CTS Prep. Other popular classes included Service Level Agreements, Space, Time and Technology: The Future of AV, and AV Signals Gone Wireless.
This year, 145 AV professionals passed the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) exam onsite, including ProSoundWeb/Live Sound International senior contributing editor Craig Leerman. Twenty-seven passed the CTS-D and two passed the CTS-I.
New Products At InfoComm 2012
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Networking
BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-806 and BLU-326 Processors With Dante Networking
Shure & Audinate Announce Licensing Agreement On Dante Networking
Riedel RockNet Integration With Soundcraft Si Consoles
Harman HiQnet Architect Software For Install, HiQnet Motion Control iOS App
dbx Professional TR1616 BLU Link I/O
Electro-Voice TPI-5 Touch Panel For NetMax Systems
BSS Audio Broadens Network Interoperability With Dante
Lectrosonics ASPEN Dante Network Processor
Multi-Component Systems
Yamaha CIS (Commercial Installed Sound) Series
Consoles/Mixers
Roland Systems Group iPad Control For M-480 Digital Console
ViSi Remote iPad Control For Soundcraft Si Compact Digital Consoles
Midas PRO1 Digital Console
Riedel RockNet Integration With Soundcraft Si Consoles
Line 6 StageScape M20d Touchscreen Visual Mixer
Free Upgrades For PreSonus StudioLive Mixers
Midas VeniceU “Digi-Log” Compact Console Series
Loudspeakers
Tannoy VLS Series Passive Column Array Loudspeakers
Martin Audio MLA Compact For Installed Sound
D.A.S. Audio Next-Generation Artec Series
Outline EIDOS 265 LA Compact Line Array
JBL Professional AWC82 & AWC129 Compact All-Weather Loudspeakers
Tannoy VSX Series Compact Installation Subwoofers
Three New Product Classes From VUE Audiotechnik
JBL Professional CBT 200LA-1 Column Loudspeaker
Atlas Sound AH Series Stadium Horns
DAS Audio WR Series Weather Resistant Loudspeakers
Wireless Systems
Dual, Quad Systems Join Shure ULX-D Wireless Series
New Components For Audio-Technica SpectraPulse Wireless System
Lectronsonics Venue Version 5.1 Firmware
RFvenue Wireless Antenna Products
CAD Audio UHF WX100 Wireless System
Shure & Audinate Announce Licensing Agreement On Dante Networking
Line 6 Shipping XD-V55 Digital Wireless Systems
Microphones
Eathworks Installation Series Microphones
AKG CBL410 USB Personal Conference Microphone Sets
Studio Six Digital iTestMic For iOS
AKG Discreet Acoustics Modular PLUS Series Delivers For Conferencing And Presentations
Processors
Lake Controller Version 6 With Smaart 7 Integration
Lectrosonics ASPEN Dante Network Processor
BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-806 and BLU-326 Processors With Dante Networking
Rane HAL2 And HAL3 DSP Devices
Electro-Voice TPI-5 Touch Panel For NetMax Systems
Amplifiers
Crest Audio Pro-LITE 2.0 Power Amplifier Shipping
Crown Audio Shipping I-Tech HD DriveCore Multichannel Power Amplifiers
Technomad Options For PowerChiton Amplifiers
Powersoft Launches Ottocanali 1204 DSP+ETH
Test & Measurement
Studio Six Digital iTestMic For iOS
Lake Controller Version 6 With Smaart 7 Integration
A/V Hardware, Accessories, Problem Solvers
Middle Atlantic Patent-Pending Series Surge Protection
Allen Products Updated Ceiling & Wall Mounts
Primacoustic Paintables Line Of Acoustic Panels
PESA easyPORT Multi-Format Converter Boxes
Axess By SurgeX IP Addressable Power Management System
Auralex Unveils QuadFusor Sound Diffusor
Software/Apps
ViSi Remote iPad Control For Soundcraft Si Compact Digital Consoles
Zeehi CueCast File Conversion For Mixing Console Platforms
Roland Systems Group iPad Control For M-480 Digital Console
Harman HiQnet Architect Software For Install, HiQnet Motion Control iOS App
Symetrix SymNet Composer DSP Configuration Software
Aphex Audio Xciter App
Lectronsonics Venue Version 5.1 Firmware
Stage Monitoring
dbx Professional PMC Personal Monitor Controller
(Go here to check out our video coverage of several of these products.)
Show News
InfoComm Study Projects $115 Billion AV Industry By 2015
Music Group Announces Acquisition Of Turbosound
NSCA Honors AV Industry “Movers & Shakers”
Symetrix Founder Dane Butcher Moves To Chairman; Paul Roberts Named CEO
DPA Celebrates 20th Anniversary At InfoComm
Community Appoints Rod Falconer Director Of Technical Training & Education