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NSCA 2015 Compensation and Benefits Report Released
The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is excited to announce its 2015 Compensation & Benefits Report, based on data …
Christie Announces Boxer Projector Series
Christie’s new Boxer Series will officially launch and will make its worldwide debut at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in …
Barix Introduces OEM Module at ISE 2015
Barix’s new IPAM302 is designed as an OEM for vendors and systems integrators seeking cost-efficient, openly programmable modules to …
Rotel Introduces New RSP-1582 Reference Surround Processor
Rotel Electronics has just launched what it’s calling a “reference” surround processor: the RSP-1582. Rotel says the DACs in the …
ClearOne Updates Digital Wireless Microphone System, Adds Built-In Dante
ClearOne has introduced a new version of its Digital Wireless Microphone products, now with support for Dante technology. As you know, …
17 Stands You Must See at ISE 2015
As you may know, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is Europe’s — and the world’s — largest AV show. Combining both …
Wheels Within Wheels
I have often reflected, both in this column and elsewhere, on the cyclical nature of our business. Here we are in January, first month of …
Christie H Series Joins 1-Chip DLP Lineup at ISE
Christie introduces its brightest 1-chip DLP projector line today with the new Christie H Series that include two projectors that are both …
Extron Introduces New H.264 Streaming Media Player and Decoder
Extron has introduced the SMD 202 — the latest addition to the company’s H.264 Streaming AV product line. The SMD 202 is a …
7thSense to Show 8K Media Server at ISE 2015
7thSense Design has announced the latest version of its Delta Infinity Media Server line, the Infinity III, will manage and play 8K (60Hz) …
Video Portraits of Lady Gaga at the Musée du Lourve in Paris
Robert Wilson unveiled a ground-breaking new video installation at the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France. Powered by BrightSign XD, …
From The BlogSquad
Convergent Tech Interview #1: Barco’s Laser Guy Bill Beck and Laser Projection Technology
An interesting thing happened on the way to doing this interview. I have known Alison Maxson, Press and PR Specialist for Barco for quite …
National TV Safety Day
Did you know every three weeks in the United States, a child dies from a television tipping over? Did you know that every 45 minutes, a …
Light Color: the Efficient and Happy Office Space
The lighting industry is of late highly focused on energy efficiency and cost of ownership. However, some long standing research, and some …
Zealth Audio: Employing Homeless Veterans
If you’re like me, little things sometimes frustrate you. Maybe the kids left the cap off the soda again and it went flat. Or your …
Microsoft Has Figured Out What Sharp, InFocus, SMART Technologies and Clary Icon Already Knew
Although SMART Technologies invented the interactive whiteboard market, and therefore indirectly invented the interactive display market, …
Convergent Tech: The Series
After a successful run with the Disruptive Forces series, I had decided halfway through “The Leaders Speak” series that it was …
We’re Sending Someone In To Negotiate!
“Have you ever spoken with the common man? It is not edifying.” – Johannes Cabal It’s that quote from a character in a work of …
The Product Every AV Rental Company Will Buy
First off, NO I am not getting paid to write this. I am just a tech-gear junkie and I came across this product today while looking through …
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Rants and rAVes — Episode 344: Jupiter Systems Talks About $2 Billion Opportunity
I was intrigued by some figures I saw on a study commissioned by Jupiter Systems (jupiter.com), which cited the growth potential of the …
Rants and rAVes — Episode 343: Anthony Coppedge: This Month’s AV Person
Anthony is the person we featured this month in our AV People column. You may have heard of his name because he is our primary columnist …
Rants and rAVes — Episode 342: If You’re in the Digital Signage Market, Listen to this Podcast
The digital signage market is growing faster than any market of AV technology. And you should know what’s going on in that market …
Rants and rAVes — Episode 341: Microsoft’s 84″ LCD
In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft, sort of, entered the AV market last week with an 84-inch version of its Surface tablet. Aimed …
cAValry Rides – Episode 8: Cinevangelistic Lasers and Futuristic 3D Jedi Riders
You walk into a theater, buy the popcorn, settle into your seat and the film begins… So ya, Thought ya, Might like to Go to the show. …
Direct From AV Manufacturers
Extron Announces Next Generation Fiber Optic Extenders for 4K Resolutions
Anaheim, California (January 29, 2015) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the new FOX II 4K Series for extension, …
Neutrik and BTX Technologies Jointly Announce BTX’s Biennial opticalCON Recertification
HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — January 29, 2015 — BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of interface, integration and systems …
Mitsubishi launches new option for control room display
High-end Command & Control applications have traditionally relied on DLPTM cube displays as the preferred imaging technology due to …
AURORA MULTIMEDIA INTRODUCES NEW IPX 4K Video over IP Series
MORGANVILLE, NJ, (ISE 2015, Stand 4-T18) — Aurora Multimedia, a leader in IP control systems and HD video distribution, introduces one of …
