Stay up-to-date with the latest developments, trends, and breaking news in the AV and Lighting industry. Our curated news section is your source for timely updates, industry insights, and noteworthy stories, ensuring you're always in the know about what's happening in this industry.

Google DeepMind's new video-to-audio (V2A) technology uses video pixels and natural language text instructions to create synchronized, immersive audio for videos, with the diffusion method proving most effective for realistic audiovisual synchronization.

Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe has announced the creation of a committee to look into the future of Quebec’s audiovisual industry. See how this move could impact your next Quebec-based project.

Infants at high risk for autism have difficulty integrating information from different senses, such as vision and hearing, a new study suggests. As experts in all things audio-related we found this article fascinating! 

Sugar Hill is an electric reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker, composed by jazz icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn in 1960 and seen for the first time as a fully realized ballet at the Chicago Auditorium in December of 2023. To bring the piece to life, Lighting Designer Christopher Annas-Lee deployed 48 High End Systems Halcyon Titanium High Fidelity fixtures.

ETC has stayed busy this spring with a round of phenomenal industry trade shows. From Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, to LEDucation in New York, to USITT in Seattle, we’ve had a great time showing customers our latest solutions.

ETC’s manufacturing team went looking for a more sustainable alternative to the plastic foam that is used to cushion some products for shipping.

Illinois High School Theatre Festival is a state-wide festival that has been bringing students and teachers together from around the state for a non-competitive event ever since 1975. Noah Record was involved with the festival when he was a high school student. When Record, who now works for Protolight, reached out to ETC asking if they’d be willing to help, they were honoured.

Theater Regensburg was looking for a powerful and bright solution when they decided to replace their halogen spotlights with LED. The lighting team at the Regensburg Theater quickly decided that the strongest choice was High End Systems Halcyon Platinum.

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton, Ohio is a world-class venue hosting national and international touring entertainment built in 2003. Find out why the Schuster PAC loves ETC as much as we do.

On April 16, ETC opened the doors to its new Innovation Centre. Nestled amongst the stunning scenery of Squamish, British Columbia, the Innovation Centre is home to the engineering team behind ETC’s Echoflex line of wireless distributed lighting control products as well as other architectural and commercial applications.

For years you’ve been able to find ETC’s cutting-edge products here at CETEC. Now you can also find them at sea! The newly launched Grandeur is the sixth luxury ship to come from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With 10 decks that can host up to 744 guests, the cruise ship promises a deluxe vacation experience with beautiful design throughout. In the search for best-in-class, the ship landed on many ETC solutions to outfit its lighting plot.

ETC has built its legacy on combining the art and science of light into useful tools for live events around the globe. Learn how ETC’s innovative approach is revolutionizing an industry.

Industry-leading audio technology companies, d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics, announce the launch of Milan Manager, the innovative software platform designed to simplify the configuration, management, and monitoring of Milan-AVB networks.

In a bold move to transform the live event industry's approach to sustainability, d&b group (providers of professional audio technology and AVLM solutions) launches SustainSymphony. Learn more about this cutting-edge solution here.

The New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT) upgraded its lighting control system to the Eos Apex console in January 2023, enhancing the experience for its lighting production team and becoming the first in the Japanese theater industry to do so. This upgrade coincides with NNTT's 25th Anniversary, with several performances scheduled to utilize the new system throughout the year.

Vivitek, a Delta brand, has unveiled the DU775Z-UST Ultra-Short-Throw Laser Projector, combining compact design with high brightness and large projection capability for versatile installation in educational and business settings.

Brightening the path to recovery, the Swiss Paraplegic Center (SPC) harnesses ETC's innovative lighting tech to uplift patients' spirits and enhance their healing environment.

ETC, a global leader in lighting solutions, announces the expansion of OneTrack by ETC with the addition of 277 V surface/suspension mount track plus 120 V and 277 V recessed mount track.

Ask any theatre professional if they’ve got a good ghost story and they’ll likely jump at the opportunity to recall a supposed first-hand encounter with the paranormal.

ColorSource PAR jr is the newest addition to the affordable line of ETC fixtures that has become a staple in venues around the world.

The students of St. Cecilia Academy in Nashville, Tennessee were ecstatic last fall when their technical theatre program was ushered into the 21st century with equipment from ETC and City Theatrical.

ETC announces the release of Hog 4 version 4.0 software.

At the 2024 edition of the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Frankfurt, ETC will be showcasing brand new products and a series of presentations on stands C39 and C41 in Hall 12.0.

ETC’s new Response SnapBack device expands any ETC control system (Paradigm, Echo, Mosaic, Echoflex and even Eos) by adding recorded sACN preset looks for easy recall.

Experience the harmonious fusion of jazz and classical as Sugar Hill brings Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's vibrant Nutcracker to life with dazzling lighting effects from ETC at the Chicago Auditorium in December 2023.

Vivitek, a brand of Delta, has introduced the D300 series lightweight projector which supports DLP® and BrilliantColor Technology to display up to 300”(standard lens) or 250”(short throw lens) distinct and large image.

Vivitek, a brand of Delta, which is the visual display brand for all meeting spaces, has set a new benchmark for Digital Signage Players with the introduction of the new Novo DS110/DS210/DS310.

Vivitek, a brand of Delta, is announcing the launch of its new ultra brightness laser projector DU905xZ series, with single-chip DLP and dual-laser technology.

Dutch National Touring Opera, also known as Nederlandse Reisopera, has upgraded its lighting equipment with 30 Source Four LED Series 3 fixtures ahead of its latest production ‘Powder Her Face’.

There’s a whole stadium around every halftime show. ETC makes the systems and products that let stadiums look great hosting the Super Bowl and every other gameday.

International touring exhibition ‘The Art of Aardman’ has selected ETC luminaires, ETC Puck and Gadget II to light the much-anticipated ‘Shaun the Sheep & Friends’ showcase.

Experience The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center as it dazzles with gold and platinum lighting enhancements, courtesy of ETC HES Halcyon technology.

d&b group, the global event technology specialist and provider of professional AVLM solutions, has announced the opening of a new immersive technology experience centre, located at the world-renowned Science Museum in London, itself famed as a centre for the arts and capital of creativity.