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Active PA Speaker
Active PA Speaker A self-powered two-way loudspeaker combining a woofer, a horn-loaded compression driver, and an onboard class-D amplifier with DSP crossover in a ported plywood cabinet. 602 parts · 7 subsystems
AV Matrix Switcher
AV Matrix Switcher A rack-mounted router that connects any of N video sources to any of M displays simultaneously — an 8×8 HDMI/HDBaseT crosspoint with per-output scaling, EDID management, and HDCP key handling on every port. 112 parts · 8 subsystems
AV Receiver
AV Receiver A 9.2-channel home-theater AV receiver with discrete Class-AB power amplification, HDMI 2.1 switching and video processing, audio DSP/room correction, wireless networking, FM/AM tuner, and a front display with setup metering. 1,097 parts · 13 subsystems
Broadcast Audio Console
Broadcast Audio Console A professional mixing console with motorized faders, multi-channel DSP engine, I/O racks, monitoring section, and meter bridge for broadcast audio. 1,111 parts · 11 subsystems
Broadcast Graphics Engine
Broadcast Graphics Engine A GPU render server for real-time broadcast graphics, with independent fill and key/alpha outputs, hardware controller, software composition suite, and redundant power supply. 114 parts · 11 subsystems
Broadcast Pedestal
Broadcast Pedestal A pneumatic camera pedestal with counterbalance cylinder, fluid damped pan/tilt head, three-point doming base with cable guards, and height-lock lever for studio broadcasting. 83 parts · 10 subsystems
Broadcast Studio Camera
Broadcast Studio Camera A large-sensor studio camera with interchangeable B4 lens mount, fiber and triax connectivity, professional viewfinder, and modular build-up kit. 287 parts · 11 subsystems
Broadcast Video Router
Broadcast Video Router A rackmount cross-point matrix router for broadcast video, routing multiple input video signals to multiple outputs via a control processor, with hot-pluggable IO modules and redundant power. 164 parts · 11 subsystems
Camera Control Unit
Camera Control Unit A base station electronics rack housing fiber or triax transceiver cards, remote focus/iris/zoom motor drivers, paint processors, and redundant power supplies for broadcast camera control. 156 parts · 10 subsystems
Cassette Duplicator
Cassette Duplicator Multi-deck cassette tape duplication system with one master deck and multiple slave decks running at high speed to produce copies in bulk. 75 parts · 6 subsystems
CD Duplicator Tower
CD Duplicator Tower Multi-drive CD/DVD burner tower with master drive, slave burner drives, and control board for high-speed optical media duplication. 53 parts · 6 subsystems
CD Player
CD Player A digital audio playback machine that reads 16-bit/44.1 kHz PCM from a spinning compact disc with a laser pickup and converts it to an analog line-level signal. 47 parts · 7 subsystems
Channel Strip
Channel Strip All-in-one signal processor combining microphone preamp, compressor, parametric EQ, and output metering in a compact 500-series or half-rack module. 55 parts · 8 subsystems
Cinema Sound Processor
Cinema Sound Processor A surround sound decoder and processor unit for cinema playback, with AES digital inputs, multi-channel DSP effects, speaker calibration, and monitoring outputs. 839 parts · 11 subsystems
CO2 Jet
CO2 Jet A high-pressure CO2 discharge system using liquid CO2 from a syphon-fed tank, solenoid valve actuation, and DMX-triggered release nozzles to create dramatic cryogenic fog bursts at stage events. 84 parts · 9 subsystems
Confetti Cannon
Confetti Cannon Pneumatic discharge device using compressed air or CO2 to launch confetti and streamers, triggered by solenoid valve with electronic timer. 28 parts · 6 subsystems
DI Box
DI Box Passive audio interface converting high-impedance unbalanced instrument signal to low-impedance balanced XLR suitable for microphone inputs on mixing consoles. 30 parts · 8 subsystems
Digital Jukebox
Digital Jukebox A standalone cabinet-mounted digital music player with large touchscreen, amplifier, speakers, lighting effects, and coin or card payment system. 563 parts · 13 subsystems
Digital Stage Box
Digital Stage Box Networked microphone preamplifier with analog-to-digital conversion and redundant Dante/AES-67 transport, consolidating multi-channel input capture for digital mixing consoles. 567 parts · 8 subsystems
DJ Mixer
DJ Mixer A performance audio mixer that blends two to four source channels through faders and EQ, with a crossfader for transitions, phono preamps for turntables, and a cue system for headphone monitoring. 86 parts · 8 subsystems
DMX Dimmer Rack
DMX Dimmer Rack Multi-channel power dimming module with SCR phase-control circuits, breakers, and DMX512 input electronics mounted in a 19-inch rack. 71 parts · 6 subsystems
DMX Flame Machine
DMX Flame Machine A licensed-operator stage-effect device that ignites atomized propane or DMX-controlled liquid fuel through an electric ignition pilot and solenoid-driven fuel gate, with interlocked safety sensors and emergency cutoff. 87 parts · 9 subsystems
Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Dolby Atmos Soundbar A Dolby Atmos soundbar with up-firing height channels, side-firing surrounds, and a paired wireless subwoofer. 387 parts · 10 subsystems
Drum Machine
Drum Machine Standalone percussion instrument with pad matrix, sequencer engine, and sample or synthesis-based drum voices, generating rhythm tracks without external instruments. 95 parts · 6 subsystems
Film Wind Machine
Film Wind Machine A heavy-duty variable-speed wind effect generator for film and theater, using a large axial or centrifugal fan blade set, adjustable drive mechanism, and safety cage to create sustained directional wind currents. 102 parts · 9 subsystems
Foam Machine
Foam Machine A theatrical foam-generation system that mixes bubble solution with compressed air, expels it through a foam net cartridge, and fills a venue with expansible foam, controlled via DMX or manual trigger. 75 parts · 9 subsystems
Fog Machine
Fog Machine Theatrical fog generator using a heated exchanger block and peristaltic pump to vaporize glycol fog fluid, triggered via DMX512 interface. 25 parts · 6 subsystems
Guitar Amplifier
Guitar Amplifier A combo guitar amplifier: a 12-inch speaker, a modeling/preamp board, a Class-AB power amp section, a regulated power supply with a mains transformer, a control panel with footswitchable channels and an effects/reverb section, rear FX-loop/line-out/USB I/O, and an external two-button footswitch, built into a tolex-covered plywood cabinet. 439 parts · 11 subsystems
Guitar Multi-Effects Processor
Guitar Multi-Effects Processor A floor unit that replaces a pedalboard and amplifier with DSP: amp modeling, cabinet simulation, and chains of effects computed in real time at sub-3 ms latency, controlled by footswitches and an expression pedal. 70 parts · 8 subsystems
Headphone Amplifier
Headphone Amplifier A desktop amplifier that takes a line-level or USB source, applies volume control and voltage gain, and drives headphones from a low-impedance output stage. 56 parts · 8 subsystems
Headphone Distribution Amplifier
Headphone Distribution Amplifier A multi-output headphone amplifier that splits one or two audio sources to four to eight independent headphone channels with individual volume controls and remote capability. 827 parts · 9 subsystems
Intercom Beltpack
Intercom Beltpack A wired or wireless transceiver beltpack with integrated headset interface, push-to-talk buttons, call alerting, and encrypted duplex communication for broadcast production. 127 parts · 11 subsystems
Karaoke Machine
Karaoke Machine A portable all-in-one entertainment unit that mixes microphone audio with backing tracks, applies echo and key-change effects, and plays the result through a built-in powered speaker. 59 parts · 8 subsystems
Laser Show Projector
Laser Show Projector High-powered RGB laser module with galvanometer scanners generating animated graphics and beam effects on venue surfaces. 36 parts · 7 subsystems
LED Video Wall
LED Video Wall A modular display system using cabinet-mounted LED modules with integrated receiving cards, power distribution, and structural frame for large outdoor or indoor video displays. 2,795 parts · 10 subsystems
Line Array Element
Line Array Element Compact loudspeaker module combining dual woofers and compression-driver HF waveguide in a rigging frame, designed for vertical stacking into coherent acoustic line sources. 47 parts · 7 subsystems
Loudspeaker Management Processor
Loudspeaker Management Processor Real-time DSP system applying parametric EQ, phase correction, time delay, and limiting to loudspeaker signals, enabling room correction and multi-speaker synchronization. 42 parts · 8 subsystems
Low Fog Machine
Low Fog Machine A theatrical fog generator producing dense ground-hugging fog through heated fluid atomization, with a chiller module using compressor or dry-ice cooling to keep fog close to floor level, controllable via DMX. 119 parts · 9 subsystems
Megaphone
Megaphone A handheld electric loudhailer that amplifies the operator's voice through a compression driver and reentrant horn, reaching 100–130 dB SPL from battery power. 36 parts · 7 subsystems
MIDI Keyboard Controller
MIDI Keyboard Controller Velocity-sensitive keyboard with pads, knobs, and faders, offering MIDI note and continuous control over synthesizers, DAWs, and sampler software. 207 parts · 6 subsystems
Modular Synthesizer System
Modular Synthesizer System Eurorack-format case with power supply, containing voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, envelopes, and control modules patchable for custom sound design. 61 parts · 4 subsystems
Monitor Controller
Monitor Controller Desktop or rack-mounted audio mixer for selecting monitor sources, controlling reference speaker levels, and managing talkback microphone to headphone feeds. 40 parts · 7 subsystems
Motion Capture System
Motion Capture System A real-time motion-capture platform using infrared cameras to track retroreflective markers on actor suits, synchronize data via a hub, calibrate with a wand, and stream skeletal pose output to character animation engines. 63 parts · 9 subsystems
Motorized Curtain Track
Motorized Curtain Track Motorized drapery system with aluminum extrusion track, cable-loop drive mechanism, limit switches, and electronic control. 210 parts · 6 subsystems
Phono Preamplifier
Phono Preamplifier Specialized low-noise preamp applying RIAA equalization to vinyl record signals while providing gain, impedance matching, and capacitance tuning for cartridge loading. 53 parts · 8 subsystems
Portable Boombox
Portable Boombox A self-contained portable stereo combining speakers, amplifier, radio tuner, and Bluetooth streaming in one carry-handle cabinet, running 10-30 W per channel from mains or an internal battery. 47 parts · 8 subsystems
Portable PA System
Portable PA System A battery-capable column PA: a subwoofer base and a slim line-array column driven by integrated class-D amplification and a digital mixer, covering an audience of 100-300 from a package one person carries. 86 parts · 7 subsystems
Portable Vocal Booth
Portable Vocal Booth Lightweight acoustic enclosure made of fiberglass panels and silencer foam, providing isolation and early reflection absorption for vocal recording in untreated rooms. 51 parts · 5 subsystems
Powered Subwoofer
Powered Subwoofer A self-amplified low-frequency loudspeaker pairing an 18-inch long-throw driver with a class-D plate amplifier and DSP in a tuned plywood enclosure. 602 parts · 7 subsystems
Professional Power Amplifier
Professional Power Amplifier High-efficiency class-D switching amplifier converting balanced line-level audio into multi-kilowatt speaker-driving current via DSP control and integrated cooling. 52 parts · 8 subsystems
Projector
Projector A laser-phosphor DLP home-theater projector. 482 parts · 13 subsystems
PTZ Camera
PTZ Camera A pan-tilt-zoom camera with motorized head control, focus block, and network protocol command interface for remote studio operation. 499 parts · 11 subsystems
Rain Effect System
Rain Effect System A theatrical water-effect rig using overhead rain bars with distribution manifolds, a circulation pump and gravity-fed reservoir, catch trays, and flow-rate controller to simulate rainfall on stage. 80 parts · 9 subsystems
Record Cleaning Machine
Record Cleaning Machine Motorized vacuum device that applies pressurized cleaning fluid to a rotating vinyl record, then extracts the dirty fluid via suction slot, removing dust and contaminants. 44 parts · 8 subsystems
Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder
Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder Professional analog magnetic tape recorder using capstan-driven transport and electromagnetic heads to record and playback audio at speeds from 1.875 to 15 inches per second. 68 parts · 8 subsystems
Revolving Stage
Revolving Stage Motorized circular turntable deck with ring drive system, roller bearings, and slip-ring electrical distribution. 61 parts · 6 subsystems
Scent Diffusion System
Scent Diffusion System An architectural scent-delivery platform using replaceable atomizer cartridges, fan-driven distribution, and a programmable scheduling controller to diffuse branded fragrances throughout venues. 75 parts · 9 subsystems
Shotgun Microphone
Shotgun Microphone Highly directional condenser microphone with interference tube that uses phase cancellation to reject off-axis sound while capturing a narrowly-focused pickup pattern. 41 parts · 8 subsystems
Show Media Server
Show Media Server Multi-output GPU media server synchronizing video playback, live camera feeds, and graphics rendering for projection and displays. 40 parts · 7 subsystems
Snow Effect Machine
Snow Effect Machine A powered snow-effect system using a fluid pump to circulate and aerosolize snow compound through a mesh agitator driven by a variable-speed fan, with DMX addressability for stage cues. 115 parts · 9 subsystems
Stage Lighting Console
Stage Lighting Console Digital lighting control console with fader wings, encoders, and touchscreen interface that manages DMX512 universe distribution and on-board signal processing. 163 parts · 7 subsystems
Stage Truss System
Stage Truss System Modular welded steel lattice framework providing structural support for stage lighting, speakers, and scenery rigging. 154 parts · 5 subsystems
Studio Floor Monitor
Studio Floor Monitor A large broadcast floor monitor with LCD display, tally interface, rolling stand with cable routing, and multi-input support for talent confidence monitoring. 211 parts · 11 subsystems
Studio Headphones
Studio Headphones Over-ear wireless ANC studio headphones with dynamic drivers, hybrid feedforward/feedback noise cancelling, Bluetooth, USB-C and 3.5 mm wired modes, and a folding carry-case design. 265 parts · 7 subsystems
Studio Jib Arm
Studio Jib Arm A motorized horizontal boom with counterweights, fluid camera head interface, articulated pan bar, and a rolling dolly base for dynamic camera movement in broadcast studios. 106 parts · 10 subsystems
Studio Lighting Batten
Studio Lighting Batten A suspended ceiling-mounted lighting bar with integrated hoist system, DMX data raceway, multi-outlet power distribution, fixture suspension hooks, and mechanical safety backup tether. 76 parts · 10 subsystems
Studio Monitor Speaker
Studio Monitor Speaker An active two-way nearfield loudspeaker that splits the signal at an electronic crossover and drives the woofer and tweeter from separate amplifiers in a rear plate. 53 parts · 8 subsystems
Studio Patch Bay
Studio Patch Bay A professional jack field with normalling switches and punchdown connections for routing audio signals in recording studios. 227 parts · 6 subsystems
Teleprompter
Teleprompter A studio text display system using a beamsplitter glass to reflect a monitor image into a talent's line of sight, with remote control and adjustable mounting. 110 parts · 10 subsystems
Teleprompter Display Unit
Teleprompter Display Unit A beam-splitter optical teleprompter mounting a high-brightness monitor inside a hooded cage, with software control, remote focus adjustment, and camera lens compatibility. 121 parts · 11 subsystems
Turntable
Turntable A belt-drive vinyl record player: a mass-loaded plinth on isolation feet carrying a bearing-mounted platter driven by a low-vibration synchronous motor and belt, a balanced tonearm with a moving-magnet phono cartridge, an onboard phono preamp with RCA line outputs, and a hinged dust cover. 215 parts · 8 subsystems
UHF Wireless Microphone System
UHF Wireless Microphone System A professional UHF handheld wireless microphone system: a battery-powered handheld transmitter carrying a dynamic capsule, audio preamp/ADC, MCU-controlled UHF transmitter, and OLED display, paired with a true-diversity desktop receiver that picks the stronger of two antennas, converts the recovered audio back to balanced XLR and unbalanced jack outputs, and shows channel/RF status on its front panel. 291 parts · 4 subsystems
USB Audio Interface
USB Audio Interface A desktop converter box that turns microphone and instrument signals into multichannel digital audio over USB and converts computer playback back to analog monitor and headphone outputs. 381 parts · 7 subsystems
Video Production Switcher
Video Production Switcher A live video mixer with control panel, multiple input cards, multiple output buses, effects processors, multiviewer monitoring, and metering bridge. 3,640 parts · 11 subsystems
Video Village Cart
Video Village Cart A mobile monitoring cart for on-set video playback and review, featuring multiple monitor mounts, wireless video receivers, power distribution, and a wheeled frame for portable placement on film and television productions. 106 parts · 9 subsystems
Vinyl Cutting Lathe
Vinyl Cutting Lathe Precision lathe system cutting audio grooves into lacquer master discs, with heated cutting head, feedback stylus, and real-time level control. 30 parts · 7 subsystems
Vinyl Pressing Machine
Vinyl Pressing Machine Hydraulic heat press system converting vinyl pellets and stampers into finished records via molten injection and cooling cycles. 30 parts · 5 subsystems
Waveform/Vector Monitor
Waveform/Vector Monitor A broadcast signal analysis tool displaying video waveforms and vector plots on an integrated CRT or LCD, with input processing for multiple formats, scope rendering, and rackmount chassis. 169 parts · 11 subsystems
Wireless DMX System
Wireless DMX System Frequency-hopping wireless transceiver system transmitting DMX512 control signals to remote dimmers, moving lights, and effects devices. 38 parts · 5 subsystems
Wireless In-Ear Monitor System
Wireless In-Ear Monitor System A UHF stereo transmission system that sends a personal monitor mix from a rack transmitter to beltpack receivers driving sealed earphones on stage. 75 parts · 6 subsystems
Wireless Video TX/RX Kit
Wireless Video TX/RX Kit An H.264 video encoder and RF wireless transmitter system for broadcasting SDI video from cameras to a remote receiver over unlicensed or licensed spectrum bands. 448 parts · 12 subsystems