Avid Pro Tools to Provide Native Dolby Atmos Mixing

Avid has introduced several groundbreaking innovations at NAB 2017, including a next-generation video/audio interface in cooperation with Blackmagic, a new version of its Avid NEXIS storage platform for media, a free version of its Media Composer video editing system, and much more. On the audio front Avid announced a collaboration with Dolby to deliver deep integration of Dolby Atmos audio mixing to create a new powerful immersive audio workflow.

At this year's NAB Show, Riedel Communications will unveil its latest innovations in real-time signal distribution, networking, and intercom solutions for broadcast and live performance. Making its North American debut at the 2017 NAB Show, following its debut at Prolight+Sound 2017, Riedel's Bolero is an expandable, full-roaming, DECT-based intercom system in the license-free 1.9GHz frequency range. A game-changing new wireless intercom solution.

Following the creation of its subsidiary company, capitalizing on Audio-Technica’s RF technology research, Alteros will head to NAB 2017 to introduce its GTX Series Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wireless Microphone System for professional and broadcast applications. The new GTX Series is a fully digital 6.5GHz system that delivers the highest quality, low-latency, un-companded audio, that bypasses the increasingly congested RF spectrum and is completely immune to regulatory changes.

We knew it was coming. Sennheiser has been working for some time on perfecting the right microphone to go with the incredible GoPro Hero4 cameras. The result is nothing short of amazing with a microphone solution that is able to generate impactful sound no matter how and where the compact cameras are used. The waterproof and shockproof MKE 2 elements microphone is able to withstand extreme conditions always providing a balanced soundtrack for what's on camera. It will be shown at NAB 2017 and available starting 24 April.

Point Source Audio (PSA) announced an expansion of its line of patented in-ear headsets to include a new slimmer, lighter condenser microphone model, the CM-i5, that will be unveiled at the 2017 NAB Show. Designed for clarity and all-day wearing comfort, the CM-i line is a series of modular in-ear headsets offering a combination of optimized in-ear performance, lightweight comfort and earphone modularity, ideal for broadcast teams from directors to camera operators.