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Hollyland has introduced two new series of wireless microphones - LARK MAX 2 and LARK A1!

LARK MAX 2

The Hollyland LARK MAX 2 is a professional wireless microphone system with 32-bit Float recording, AI noise cancellation, a wireless range of 340 metres and a low transmitter weight of 14g. It is the ideal choice for content creators, filmmakers and streamers who need flawless and reliable audio in any environment. The system supports pairing up to four transmitters with a single receiver, offering excellent flexibility for multi-speaker setups.

This innovation offers real-time wireless monitoring with low latency and a range of up to 340m. Internal 32-bit Float recording stores up to 14 hours of uncompressed audio and provides reliable backup so you never miss a word. Built-in AI noise cancellation intelligently eliminates unwanted ambient sounds such as wind, traffic or keyboard clicks. The integrated timecode function ensures seamless synchronization with camera footage.

LARK A1

The LARK A1 is a wireless microphone designed to connect seamlessly to a smartphone with plug-and-play simplicity. It delivers exceptional 48kHz/24bit high-fidelity audio , and its three-level intelligent noise cancellation ensures the elimination of ambient noise. Weighing just 8g and with an ultra-slim profile of 0.9cm, the LARK A1 is designed to blend seamlessly into any outfit. The compact shape provides a natural and unobtrusive look, while the magnetic attachment allows secure placement anywhere for maximum convenience. Designed for creators who need maximum flexibility, the LARK A1 provides an impressive 200m transmission range .

The microphone offers customizable sound with an adjustable equalizer and six-step gain control. It lets you fine-tune your sound with professional equalizer presets such as Balance, Low and Bright. You can further enhance your recordings with adjustable Reverb: Small, Medium or Large. The LARK A1 features an intelligent Auto Limit function that balances volume levels to maintain a stable, distortion-free sound. On the version with a charging case , two TXs are continuously alternated for up to 54 hours of continuous operation.

Blackmagic Design has released the final version of their DaVinci Resolve 20 software. This update brings support for over 100 new features. The Cut and Edit pages now include a dedicated keyframe editor and a voice over palette . Also new are the vector tools for optical flow and the multi-track compositing tools in the Fusion tab. In addition, this version includes an improved Text+ graphics layout, a new safe trimming mode, grading with the Chroma Color Warp tool, and a new Multitext tool.

The Studio version brings support for more than 100 new AI-powered features and tools such as AI IntelliScript to create a timeline based on a text script, AI Animated Captions to animate words as they are pronounced, AI Multicam SmartSwitch to automatically build a timeline with camera switching based on speaker detection, and AI Audio Assistant. AI Fairlight's IntelliCut feature can then remove silence and checkerboard dialogue between speakers. Version 20 also includes significant improvements to Magic Mask and Depth Map, for example.

Major new features:

- Improved keyframe handling with dedicated curve display
- Voice over tool with recording and monitoring capabilities
- Import of folders shared via Blackmagic Cloud
- AI IntelliScript creates timelines based on a given scenario
- AI Magic Mask v2 with brush capability
- AI Dialogue Matcher unifies the tone, volume and reverb of individual clips
- AI Audio Assistant automatically creates the final audio mix
- AI IntelliCut removes silence and checkerboard dialogue between speakers

The update can be downloaded here.

New 7" OLED monitors in stock!

The Desview OL7 and OL7S feature an exceptionally bright 1200 nits display with 4K60p HDMI resolution and an impressive 100,000:1 contrast ratio. With 10-bit color depth for 1.07 billion colors, they deliver stunning accuracy and clarity for professional filmmakers and content creators.

With support for HDMI 4K60p input/output, the OL7 ensures seamless compatibility with modern cameras and video production workflows. The OL7S option further expands connectivity options with 3G-SDI input/output to suit professional broadcast and multi-camera setups. Both models are housed in a durable aluminum alloy housing. This makes them lightweight while withstanding the rigors of filming.

MagicSoft has released new versions of their CG and Playout!

MagicSoft CG version 10

• support for saving and loading configurations that contain all settings and status of the program and loaded projects
• significantly lower latency when generating graphical content
• more reliable input and output workflow
• inputs now accept alpha channel NDI streams and NDI streams with different resolutions
• improved NDI output functionality
• new clock element with support for the Arabic Hijri calendar
• better subtitle support in conjunction with Playout version 9
• improved Live Manager functionality

MagicSoft Playout version 9.6

• improved subtitle support in conjunction with CG version 10
• improved audio volume control in Playout client
• improved audio normalization workflow
• more efficient CPU usage for video output

A freetrial version is available for download here. It includes all the functionality of the full version, the only limitation is the watermark overlaid over the video.

Panasonic has just introduced two new full-frame mirrorless cameras: the LUMIX S1II and the LUMIX S1IIE! These cameras are designed to offer exceptional photographic and videographic capabilities, characterized by exceptional image quality, dynamic color rendition and significant advances in video technology. In addition, Panasonic also introduced a new high constant aperture zoom lens: the LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8. The new cameras and lens are expected to be available in June 2025.

In addition to the new products, Panasonic announced new firmware updates for the LUMIX S1RII, LUMIX S series lenses (S-X50, S-R24105, S-R2060), LUMIX Flow and LUMIX Lab apps.