New from Pan Acoustics is the compact P 261-AMT | Cine passive loudspeaker, specially developed for surround, immersive sound, theatre and cinema applications....
MSolutions has announced that Technovations Ltd has added MSolutions’ portable MS-TestPro MS104B test device and HDMI Cable Tester module to its installation t...
SnapAV has announced plans to host an inaugural global partner event this Autumn.
Snap Pro Live will feature virtual and local in-store sessions that inclu...
Kaleidescape Will Stop Selling Premiere System Components On July 31, 2020.
In addition to the detailed FAQ on the company’s Extranet site, Kaliedescape wil...
Now available in the UK from Redline Distribution, Velodyne says MicroVee MKII has evolved to offer a next generation level of convenience, performance and ple...
Focal’s Kanta No2 loudspeaker is now available in a choice of two new colourways: Carrara White and Black Lacquer/Walnut.
Ideal for minimalist modern interi...
Britain’s hi-fi stores are opening their doors once again this week, following an extended lockdown period. Like other shops and public-facing retailers, hi-fi...
New from Zennio is the NarrowDIM X4, a four-channel universal dimmer. The manufacturer aimed to release this at Light & Building, but due to the pandemic Z...
Just in time for summer, Sonos Move, the brand’s portable smart speaker, is now available in a new colour, an ultra-light grey called Lunar White.
Billed As...
The Lighting Designer (TLD) software has launched - a new cloud-based design and specification tool that aims to revolutionise the lighting design industry and...
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