INFOCOMM 2023

ORLANDO, USA / 14 – 16 JUNE AMERICAS

This year’s InfoComm witnessed 700 exhibitors showcasing the brightest and best AV products and solutions, with almost 30,000 verified attendees from 115 different countries walking the show floor across the three days. Official reports confirmed that 20% of the visitors came from overseas, and 37% were first-timers to InfoComm. The vibe among exhibitors was largely positive, with many reporting impressive footfall on their stands every day.

Clear-Com demonstrated its IP-based Arcadia Central Station and highlighted new product features in its flagship Eclipse HX Digital Matrix Intercom System, including Dynam-EC real-time production software, role-based workflows, and a new desktop touchscreen panel. InfoComm was an important show for Fulcrum Acoustic as its new

Fulcrum Immersive division debuted its hardware and software tools in the company’s first ever demo room at the show. The company is the USA distributor for Belgian amplifier manufacturer APEX, with APEX products featured on the Fulcrum Acoustic booth and the demo room, and the new APEX CloudPower Dante-equipped power amplifiers made their USA debut at the show.

Q-SYS demonstrated its new PL Series of installation loudspeakers, a portfolio designed to enhance any Q-SYS system in a range of applications, including auditoriums, houses of worship, theatres, small sports venues and more, and includes a wide range of form factors including line array, point source and subwoofer. Christie showcased its range of AV solutions, from projection and LED and LCD displays to a preview of Christie Hedra, a powerful new video wall processor. “We were thrilled to return to InfoComm and meet old friends and new acquaintances in person and discuss how Christie’s powerful and customisable solutions can meet their needs,” said Arlonna Seymour, Executive Director, Corporate Marketing, Christie. Pliant Technologies unveiled its the latest addition to the MicroCom family, the MicroCom 900XR Wireless Headset, which combines the sound, range, and price point of MicroCom XR with the comfortable fit, exceptional noise isolation, and flip-up microphone muting technology of the SmartBoom PRO headset, all without the wire.

Absen showcased its top-performing products across a variety of product lines including Data Visualisation, Virtual and Live Production and Absen iCon, and all-in-one LED screen for conferencing to help users better facilitate presentations, brainstorming, and decisionmaking. There was also a hands-on interactive area featuring the Polaris (PL V10), Mars (MR), Venus (VN), and Jupiter (JP) series.

“InfoComm 2023 provided a fantastic platform for us to connect with industry professionals and showcase our latest LED innovations,” said Stephanie Carten, Marketing Manager, Absen. “We were proud to demonstrate our commitment to delivering cutting-edge products that empower businesses and enhance visual experiences.”

Digital Projection introduced two new laser projectors at the show, the M-Vision 27000 WU, which boasts 27,000 ISO lumens output and 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and the newest member of the TITAN family, the TITAL 41000, which delivers up to 47,000 lumens at WUXGA and 41,000 lumens at 4K-UHD.

AtlasIED demonstrated its new IsoFlare ceiling loudspeakers in one of the show demo rooms, the first product developed by the company as part of its investment in Fyne Audio.

Meanwhile, LEA Professional showcased its range of audio solutions, including its SharkWare control software, which was demonstrated in North America for the first time.

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K-Array returned to InfoComm and launched its latest technology in the form of a fully connected software suite, with new software offerings that complement its hardware and enhance user experience.

INFiLED prominently featured many LED display solutions across its main areas of concentration – live events/rental and staging, fixed installations, as well as XR and virtual production, and unveiled its new ‘Screen Your Dreams’ campaign. L-Acoustics demonstrated its L-Series and L-ISA 3.0 in one of the many audio rooms, while on its booth, it showcased its Soka column loudspeakers. d&b audiotechnik demonstrated a Soundscape experience and hosted a networking seminar on Milan in its demo room, while new to InfoComm for the company was HeadroomCalc, the latest update to the ArrayCalc software.

ACT Entertainment presented lighting controls from Amsterdam-based manufacturer Visual Productions to its US customers, including the brand’s latest solution, RdmRelay, as well as its CueCore3 and TimeCore products.

AV Stumpfl presented its Flex Black PRO screen surface material for the first time in the USA and also highlighted new features of the upcoming PIXERA media server system 2.0. The Austrian company presented its AnyShape technology, which makes it possible for AV professionals to order customised projection screens with a large variety of frame shapes.

Epson highlighted its 3-chip 3LCD laser projector portfolio and demonstrated its new PowerLite L series with 4K Enhancement2 for the first time in the region.

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) showcased its new MKD526 two-way full-range dual-woofer loudspeaker – both on its booth and in the demo room. The passive loudspeaker is engineered to deliver output, fidelity and reliability.

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Adamson Systems Engineering put its FletcherMachine in the spotlight, setting up an immersive audio system using ten Adamson IS5c ultra-compact two-way integration-ready coaxial loudspeakers.

Obsidian Control Systems put forward its new NETRON installation solutions and its first IP65 rated data distribution range at the show. Also highlighted was the latest software expansion of the ONYX control platform.

Nanolumens had extended presence at the show, as in addition to its main booth, it presented a new experience called Ethereal Entities for AVIXA’s Interactive Experience, created by Moment Factory, utilising Nanolumens dvLED screens.

Alcons Audio returned to InfoComm with its Alcons Pro-Ribbon Immersive Experience, partnering with FLUX technologies and their SPAT Revolution immersive platform, with DiGiCo providing a Quantum 338 console package, and Mega-Lite providing lighting, video and truss systems.

LynTec debuted its new LCRP-12 Lighting Control Relay Panel, which builds on the reliable lighting, sequencing, and power control features of the company’s legacy LCRP-10 relay panel with a critical redesign that delivers additional cost savings and features, including compatibility with any DMX control system.

Renkus-Heinz announced the launch of its latest innovation in beam-steering technology – OmniBeam – which revolutionises its steerable product line. The new OmniBeam algorithm replaces the previous ‘best-fit’ approach of UniBeam to now deliver unmatched sound and coverage for 100% of venues, with less time and knowledge required than ever before.

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Powersoft debuted its next generation cloud-based amplifier platform Unica in the United States. Unica represents a significant milestone in Powersoft’s development of IoT devices with cloud-native connectivity and remote monitoring functions without the need for any specific product registration or configuration.

Ross Video launched its new “Let’s Make it Real” brand platform, which showcases the company’s commitment to customer imagination and enables the transformation of ideas into reality. It serves as an invitation to customers, partners, and industry professionals to challenge conventional thinking, imagine the extraordinary, and collaborate with Ross to bring their creative visions to life.

Shure showcased conferencing initiatives from its Microflex Ecosystem and Stem Ecosystem on its booth, while in their meeting room space

Shure experts hosted technical discussions and highlighted collaborative solutions with their industry partners.

The industry was out in force and the floors were busy every day. With the audio demo rooms in close proximity to the main floor a steady flow of visitors passing back and forth was maintained, and this certainly felt like an InfoComm of old, with packed stands, new technologies on display and bustling walkways. It gave another clear indication that the industry is returning to its pre-pandemic levels of productivity. Next year’s InfoComm in Las Vegas will be held from 12 – 14 June.