Yamaha Launches EMX5 and EMX7 Portable Powered Mixers

Yamaha has announced two new models in the popular EMX series of integrated mixers, the EMX5 and EMX7. Following the launch of the EMX2 earlier in 2016, the EMX5 and EMX7 add greater power and more features to the new lightweight and intuitive design, which has brought a new level of portability and ease of use to the popular EMX range. Suitable for musicians, performers, DJs and public speakers, the EMX5 and EMX7 are the ideal solution for a wide range of situations - from small to mid-sized musical or cooperate events, to fixed installations at bars and restaurants, houses of worship, rehearsal studios and more.

One of the interesting technology stories announced during the 2016 Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, was about Fohhn’s award-winning Linea Focus series, with beam steering capabilities, now being equipped for networking via an Optocore fibre solution. Optocore provided a SANE-FX module, mounted directly inside the Linea Focus housing, enabling a versatile and reliable direct fibre network connection to the speaker.

California company Point Source Audio (PSA), an audio equipment manufacturer specializing in the development of miniature microphones and headsets announced that the US Patent Office has approved its patent submission that covers its modular headset design method of integrating in-earphones into a structure. This innovative design creates a lightweight and modular audio headset that has been said to enhance hearing, and transform communications work flow for some users.

InfoComm International, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has released its 2015 Live Events Industry Insights Study. It is the first such report that InfoComm has produced specifically for the live-events market, including valuable insights on the business activity, market trends and dynamics, products, purchasing decisions and go-to-market drivers.