Hippotizer MX Series Brings 10-Bit Playback and SMPTE 2110 to MX Series

Green Hippo has refreshed its media server hardware with the Hippotizer MX Series, adding 10-bit video playback and native support for SMPTE 2110 and IPMX workflows.

Stagerack: Build Your Racks Quick and Online, NO DRAFTING REQUIRED

Stagerack is a browser-based rack layout tool aimed squarely at touring and live event production. The pitch is straightforward: drag gear into a rack, get front, rear, and side views, […]

Weekend Roundup — September 14–19, 2026

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Neutrik Brings the TRUE1 Platform to Data: etherCON, mediaCON, and opticalCON TRUE1 Neutrik has extended the TRUE1 platform, the same mechanical family as the powerCON TRUE1 and […]

paperwork.show Wants to Be Your One Stop for Live Event Technical Documentation

If you’ve ever built a lighting rig’s paperwork across four different spreadsheets, a Vectorworks file, and a Notes app, paperwork.show is worth a look. It’s a web-based production planning tool […]

Vectorworks 2027: Rig Schematics, Cable Connectivity, and Listening Plane Top the Spotlight Changes

Vectorworks 2027 is out, and for Spotlight users the headline changes are improved rig schematic workflows, a reworked cable connectivity system, a reorganized lighting device Object Info palette, and a […]

Neutrik Brings the TRUE1 Platform to Data: etherCON, mediaCON, and opticalCON TRUE1

Neutrik has extended the TRUE1 platform, the same mechanical family as the powerCON TRUE1 and etherCON you already know, into data connectors. The TRUE1 DATA series covers three connector types […]

Weekend Roundup — September 7–12, 2026

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Robe launches Five New Products: Arianne Family Complete, LEDBeam 400, iT10 Profile, and mySVOPATT Robe was at PLASA 2026 at Earls Court with five new product launches […]

Golden Sea Acquires Follow-Me, Bringing Tracking Tech Into Its Growing Portfolio

The fixture-agnostic tracking specialist Follow-Me has joined Golden Sea Group, marking the conglomerate’s latest move to build out a vertically integrated entertainment technology portfolio.

Luminex LumiNode and LumiCore Firmware v2.9.1: Three Bug Fixes, Upgrade Recommended

Luminex is pushing firmware v2.9.1 for the LumiNode and LumiCore ranges — a bugfix-only release with no new features. All v2.9.0 users are advised to update. Three fixes in this […]

City Theatrical’s QolorPoint Mrk3 Brings Zoom Control to Wireless Uplighting

The third generation of City Theatrical’s battery-powered uplighter adds electronic zoom, a redesigned OLED interface, and maintains the Multiverse wireless ecosystem that’s made the QolorPoint line a staple for event lighting.

Obsidian’s Netron FS16; Includes Fiber Switching

Obsidian Control Systems has released a fiber-capable network switch built specifically for lighting and show control applications, stepping into territory that’s been dominated by repurposed IT hardware.

CuePoints v2.0: Cloud Sync and MUCH More

CuePoints — the macOS (and now Windows) cue management and timecode tool that’s become a staple for lighting programmers and show callers on timecoded productions — has released v2.0, and […]