Winners Declared for Top Honors at NAB Show 2025 in AV Technology Category
In an era where the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show extends beyond radio and television broadcasting, various industries have embraced the demands for high-quality audio and video production and streaming. The event, held in Las Vegas, has showcased technological advancements for the past five years, making broadcast-quality products and solutions accessible to corporate, educational, government, and other vertical markets.
For the first time, AV Technology magazine hosted Best of Show Awards at the NAB Show, with judges consisting of AV/IT professionals from different segments such as managers, directors, engineers, consultants, and integrators.
Clear-Com's FreeSpeak Icon Beltpack
Clear-Com's new addition to the FreeSpeak wireless intercom systems, the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, has been unveiled. Designed with technical teams across various industries in mind, the beltpack boasts connectivity, ergonomic design, and advanced features. It combines 1.9 GHz (DECT) RF capabilities with nine configurable buttons, four channel volume controls, and Bluetooth 5.3 support for seamless communication management.
Dave Mackinnon, VP of Product Management, stressed the versatility and high performance of the beltpack, which integrates with Clear-Com's Arcadia Central Station and Eclipse HX digital matrix, providing networking capabilities like Dante and MADI.
Elgato's Prompter
Elgato Prompter, a teleprompter solution combining hardware and software, has been introduced. It simplifies script reading and enhances audience engagement, catering to live streaming, content creation, and video conferencing. Its features include a built-in display, Voice Sync, customizable text, live chat integration, Stream Deck compatibility, Script Autosave, Camera Hub software, and Camera LUTs.
Epiphan Video's Epiphan Edge
Epiphan Edge, a cloud-based platform for Epiphan Pearl devices, enables remote management of video capture, streaming, and recording. Particularly useful in broadcast environments or live streaming setups, Epiphan Edge allows for real-time monitoring, remote configuration, and firmware updates.
The free tier includes essential tools, while the premium tier offers additional features such as live video previews, scheduling, and batch actions, aiming to streamline workflows and save time.
IHSE USA's Draco XStreme
IHSE USA's Draco XStreme series KVM extenders utilize JPEG-XS compression for high-resolution, low-latency signal transmission. Supporting resolutions from Full HD to 8K, the extenders provide excellent picture quality with minimal energy consumption, making them suitable for broadcast and AV professionals.
Lightcraft Technology's Jetset
Lightcraft Technology's Jetset offers a mobile virtual production platform for filmmakers and content creators. It enables real-time interaction within virtual environments, tracks background and live-action movement without markers, and simplifies post-production with "Superdailies."
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Products like Clear-Com's FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, designed for technical teams across various industries, and the Elgato Prompter, an all-in-one teleprompter solution, showcase advancements in smart-home-devices and gadgets at the NAB Show.
Elgato Prompter enhances audience engagement for live streaming, content creation, and video conferencing sessions, featuring Voice Sync, Script Autosave, and Stream Deck compatibility.
Epiphan Video's Epiphan Edge is a cloud-based platform for Epiphan Pearl devices that empowers broadcast and live streaming setups with remote management capabilities, including real-time monitoring, remote configuration, and live video previews.
