Law's comprehensive set of intellectual properties for Live and Installation equipment
At this year's Prolight + Sound, Lawo showcased some serious IP-based tech for theatre and live applications. Visitors got hands-on with their mc2 audio mixing consoles, IP routing systems, video processors, and audio-over-IP interfaces, including the new A-stage devices from the A-line family.
But let's dive into the star of the show: the mc256 mixer. This bad boy is built for today's IP video production environments, designed for networking in complex production infrastructures. It's as compatible as a nerd at a tech convention, supporting SMPTE 2110, AES67 / RAVENNA, Dante, and MADI streams, and its network performance is improved with innovations like IP-share level compensation and Dynamic Surface to Core Allocation (DSCA).
Lawo also introduced the all-in-one live mixer, mc236, in a 24-fader frame. It's a versatile beast, ready to tackle broadcast, theatre, live, and installation applications with its feature-packed deck.
Now, over in Rwanda, KISS FM in Rwanda's capital, Kigali, is using Lawo's cutting-edge RƎLAY VRX software. Rwanda's focused on industry development and considers innovations in information and communication technology as a key driver for growth. With the move to its stunning new building, KISS FM is making waves in the broadcasting world by using IP tech for the first time nationwide in its brand-new studios. Instead of traditional mixing consoles, the transmitter uses large-format touchscreens to control the Lawo RƎLAY VRX software. It gives the entire radio studio a sleek, modern look that's perfect for "Visual Radio."
The Lawo RƎLAY VRX software is a breeze to use thanks to its intuitive, multi-touch screen interface. Equipped with comprehensive professional tools for radio production, it's the ultimate one-stop-shop for a complete broadcast studio on a single touchscreen PC.
Finally, at Prolight + Sound, Lawo unveiled the new additions to the A-line family: the New A-stage AoIP interfaces. These devices offer a slew of fantastic features, including discrete Class A microphone preamps, redundant network connections for stability, and switchable mic/line inputs capable of handling both balanced and unbalanced sources. The A-stage 64, presented at Prolight + Sound, is perfect for applications where you need discrete XLR input/output connectors. It offers 32 switchable mic/line inputs, 16 analog line outputs, 8 stereo AES3 inputs, and 8 stereo AES3 outputs, all housed in a 4U chassis.
Lastly, Lawo's VSM Broadcast, Live and Installation System unifies all devices within a plant into a single, cohesive control environment. Used across various venues, from cruise ships to auditoriums and lecture halls, it's clear that Lawo's IP products are shaping the future of production and broadcasting.
[1] Enrichment Data: The Lawo mc²56 includes features like LiveView video thumbnails, DSCA (Dynamic-Surface-to-Core Allocation), integrated loudness metering, and customizable fader user buttons. It's designed for use in live broadcasting, complex audio post-production tasks, and live events.
Data-and-cloud-computing technology is integrated into Lawo's mc256 mixer, a device designed for today's IP video production environments, featuring SMPTE 2110, AES67/RAVENNA, Dante, and MADI streams, and advanced network performance enhancements like IP-share level compensation and Dynamic Surface to Core Allocation (DSCA).
In Rwanda, KISS FM uses Lawo's RƎLAY VRX software, an intuitive and comprehensive tool for radio production that embodies the principles of data-and-cloud-computing, with control of the software via large-format touchscreens instead of traditional mixing consoles.
