Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Michael is a project manager at rAVe [PUBS]. You can reach him at michael@ravepubs.com.

THE WEEK – Episode 93: An ISE Special Podcast: Gary and Joel Start Day Two With A Recap Of Day One

Gary Kayye and Joel Rollins open day two of ISE 2015 in Amsterdam with observations on day one and expectations for the rest of the show. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 93: An ISE Special Podcast: Gary and Joel Start Day Two With A Recap Of Day One

Crestron Puts the Cloud to Work for Dealers

Crestron empowers dealers to harness the unlimited power of the cloud. Now all 3-Series® and Crestron Pyng™ control systems can be integrated with the myCrestron cloud to drive Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR) streams, optimize dealer resources, and strengthen customer relationships. Crestron is demonstrating the new myCrestron cloud features at Integrated Systems Europe 2015 in Amsterdam, […]

Crestron Puts the Cloud to Work for Dealers

Crestron Pyng Makes European Debut at ISE 2015

The Crestron Pyng™ hub enables complete set up and control of Crestron home automation in just a few steps right from the iPad®. Technology integrators can rapidly create lifestyle scenes for each room, schedule events, and much more without ever opening a laptop. It also empowers homeowners to confidently make changes to their scenes, settings, […]

Crestron Pyng Makes European Debut at ISE 2015

Crestron Demonstrating Industry’s First and Only 4K/60 Hz Scaling Technology at ISE 2015

AV professionals looking for a 4K/60 Hz scaler need not look further than Crestron stand #2-C-24 at Integrated System Europe 2015 in Amsterdam, February 10–12. Visitors are witnessing a live demonstration of end-to-end 4K/60 Hz switching and scaling, including support for HDCP 2.2, powered by the industry-first 4K DigitalMedia™ Receiver & Room Controller w/Scaler (DM-RMC-4K-SCALER-C). […]

Crestron Demonstrating Industry’s First and Only 4K/60 Hz Scaling Technology at ISE 2015

THE ACTION FAMILY OF PRODUCTS GROWS

Valencia, Spain-D.A.S. announces the introduction of a new single 18″ subwoofer system into its popular Action series of products. The new low frequency unit is aimed at the mobile DJ and portable systems market, where attributes like compact size and high output are especially appreciated. The Action 118A is a powered horn-bass subwoofer system designed […]

THE ACTION FAMILY OF PRODUCTS GROWS

The New OLED HDBASET Embedded Display to Premier At The ISE Show In February

NEW YORK CITY, NY – February 9, 2015 Primeview USA, a leader in advanced display solutions, has integrated HDBaseT into the most cutting edge display technology on the market, OLED. The first model of the OLED HDBaseT Line, the 55” industrial display, model number PRV55OLEDHDBT, will be launched in Amsterdam at the ISE show, at […]

The New OLED HDBASET Embedded Display to Premier At The ISE Show In February

LG Electronics Launches HDBaseT-enabled Digital Signage Displays

Amsterdam, ISE 2015 – February 10, 2015 – The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT technology, and LG Electronics, one of the founders of the Alliance, announced today the addition of an HDBaseT plug-in module to LG’s LS75A series of information displays. The high-definition, high-brightness displays are narrow even bezel […]

LG Electronics Launches HDBaseT-enabled Digital Signage Displays

HDBaseT Alliance Announces Availability of Compliance Testing Specifications for Spec 2.0 of the HDBaseT Standard

Amsterdam, ISE 2015 – February 10, 2015 – The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT technology, announced that the Compliance Test Specification for Spec 2.0 of the HDBaseT standard (CTS 2.0) has been issued and is available for members. CTS 2.0 allows for the testing and certification of products according […]

HDBaseT Alliance Announces Availability of Compliance Testing Specifications for Spec 2.0 of the HDBaseT Standard

ISE 2015: We Live in an HDBaseT World

AMSTERDAM– ISE 2015– February 10, 2015 – The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT technology, will be exhibiting at ISE 2015, and showcasing new demos, products and solutions at its booth (7-E190). HDBaseT technology, powered by Valens, enables all-in-one connectivity between high-definition video sources and remote displays, through a simple […]

ISE 2015:  We Live in an HDBaseT World

Picturall and DELTACAST Commence OEM Input Card Cooperation

From February 2015 onward, Picturall Ltd and DELTACAST announce a new, closer cooperation involving OEM input card solutions. The cooperation entails exclusive use of DELTACAST DVI, HDMI and SDI cards in Picturall products and it continues the already fruitful cooperation started some years ago. Moving to exclusive use of DELTACAST cards enables a more productive […]

Picturall and DELTACAST Commence OEM Input Card Cooperation

New UPGRADE FOR NovoConnect WIRELESS PRESENTATION and COLLABORATION SOLUTION EXPANDS FEATURE SET

Vivitek, a leading brand of visual display products, has today, 10 February 2015, launched a new version of its NovoConnect software. The new V1.5 upgraded edition builds on the success of the original version and its new range of features benefit corporate and education users looking to further harness the collaborative potential of mobile, tablet […]

New UPGRADE FOR NovoConnect WIRELESS PRESENTATION and COLLABORATION SOLUTION EXPANDS FEATURE SET

Fohhn Audio and Optocore announce cooperation

Nürtingen / Amsterdam, 10 February 2015 – Optocore provides Fohhn with Digital Connectivity and added Flexibility for Flagship Focus Line Array. Digital fibre solutions specialists, Optocore GmbH, has entered into an agreement with fellow German manufacturers Fohhn Audio AG, to provide multi-channel digital connectivity to their pioneering Linea Focus electronically steerable loudspeakers. Explaining the background […]

Fohhn Audio and Optocore announce cooperation

Just Add Software and Global Caché Form Partnership

Amsterdam, NL and Jacksonville, OR, USA – February 10, 2015 – (ISE Stand #12-B86) Global Caché, the leading independent manufacturer of IP, WiFi, and HTTP enabling connectivity products for the control and automation market, and Just Add Software, creators of software that controls and configures Just Add Power’s HD over IP products, announced today they have […]

Just Add Software and Global Caché Form Partnership

Ricoh Europe to Showcase Unified Communications System Powered by Pexip at ISE 2015

AMSTERDAM — ISE 2015 — Feb. 10, 2015 — Pexip®, a leading innovator in scalable, distributed videoconferencing software, today announced that Ricoh Company, Ltd. will use the Pexip Infinity platform to power the Ricoh Unified Communication System P3500 for videoconferencing. The concept is set to be showcased at ISE 2015. “It was important for us […]

Ricoh Europe to Showcase Unified Communications System Powered by Pexip at ISE 2015

Harmonic and THIS TECHNOLOGY Transform Content Regionalization

DENVER and SAN JOSE, Calif. — Feb. 10, 2015 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, and THIS TECHNOLOGY, which helps MVPDs and programmers monetize and deliver content to any screen, today announced a partnership that enables multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) and programmers to deliver regionalized content such as sports […]

Harmonic and THIS TECHNOLOGY Transform Content Regionalization

Super-Fast, Super-Simple Setup and Homeowner Adjustability Make Pyng Essential to Any Crestron Home

Amsterdam, February 10, 2015 –– The Crestron Pyng™ hub enables complete set up and control of Crestron home automation in just a few steps right from the iPad®. Technology integrators can rapidly create lifestyle scenes for each room, schedule events, and much more without ever opening a laptop. It also empowers homeowners to confidently make […]

Super-Fast, Super-Simple Setup and Homeowner Adjustability Make Pyng Essential to Any Crestron Home

Bryston Introduces the Model A Subwoofer

Peterborough, Ontario February 10, 2015 — Bryston has announced today the introduction of the Model A subwoofer, the first sub in the Bryston lineup not anchored by multiple 8-inch bass drivers. The Model A subwoofer utilizes two opposing long-throw 10-inch woofers anchored to a décor-friendly compact enclosure, making it easy to position out of sight. […]

Bryston Introduces the Model A Subwoofer

Wohler 2015 NAB Show Preview

Wohler Products at the 2015 NAB Show Tachyon® Wormhole™ Automated File-Based Retiming Solution Wohler’s Tachyon® Wormhole™ is a file-based retiming solution that enables automated plus-or-minus run-time adjustment of media assets while preserving not only video and audio quality, but also closed caption/subtitle integrity. Tachyon Wormhole allows content owners and broadcasters to meet specific customers’ length […]

Wohler 2015 NAB Show Preview

Nexidia 2015 NAB Show Preview

Nexidia Products at the 2015 NAB Show: Nexidia QC™ v2.3 Now Shipping Nexidia QC™ v2.3, introduced at IBC2014, is the latest release of its software tool to automate the QC of closed captions, video description, and languages for broadcast and IP workflows. With Nexidia QC, quality control and compliance processes that are currently done manually […]

Nexidia 2015 NAB Show Preview

2015 NAB Show Exhibitor Preview From NVerzion

NVerzion – Booth N4028 At the 2015 NAB Show, NVerzion® will introduce next-generation automation and media asset management solutions, including cloud-based capabilities that maximize broadcasters’ operational efficiencies and lower capital and operating expenses while enabling them to provide superior-quality on-air presentation. Partner Demonstrations NVerzion will announce an exciting new partnership at the 2015 NAB Show […]

2015 NAB Show Exhibitor Preview From NVerzion

New TL Vision Virtual HD LED Displays Deliver High Performance at a Significantly Lower Cost

New York, NY (February 10, 2015) – Trans-Lux (TLNX) announces the introduction of its new line of TL Vision Virtual HD LED Displays that deliver outstanding performance for the most demanding budgets. Designed for a wide range of outdoor applications, TL Vision Virtual LED Displays feature new patent-pending LED lamp technology engineered to reproduce high […]

New TL Vision Virtual HD LED Displays  Deliver High Performance at a Significantly Lower Cost

DENON PROFESSIONAL POWERS UP AUDIO SOURCES WITH BLUETOOTH ENABLED AMPLIFIER/MIXER

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA (February 10, 2015)–Denon Professional (denonpro.com), a leading innovator of premium solutions for the professional A/V market, announces the Bluetooth enabled DN-333XAB rackmount mic/line mixer with integrated amplifier. Ideal for the education, fitness, restaurant and hospitality markets, the DN-333XAB forms the heart of a complete commercial audio system by mixing and amplifying […]

DENON PROFESSIONAL POWERS UP AUDIO SOURCES WITH BLUETOOTH ENABLED AMPLIFIER/MIXER

Planar Unveils New iOS Application to Simplify Multi-Source Viewing on 4K Displays

PORTLAND, Ore., February 10, 2015 – Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a global leader in display and digital signage technology, today announced a new iOS app that can manage multiple sources on Planar® UltraRes™ Series 4K LCD displays using an iPhone® or iPad®.   The new Planar® UltraRes™ App for iOS gives users free streamlined […]

Planar Unveils New iOS Application to Simplify Multi-Source Viewing on 4K Displays

THE WEEK – Episode 92: An ISE Special Podcast: Joel Talks With Scott Wills, Senior Director of International Operations for InfoComm

On this episode of THE WEEK, Joel has a long talk with Scott Wills, Senior Director of International Operations for InfoComm, about the association’s shows, international growth, and educational programs. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 92: An ISE Special Podcast: Joel Talks With Scott Wills, Senior Director of International Operations for InfoComm

Audinate Announces 200th Dante Licensee, Over 20M Channels Shipped

Amsterdam, NL –  10 February 2015 – Audinate, creators of digital media networking solution Dante™, announced that 200 manufacturers have now adopted Dante, the industry-leading Audio over IP networking solution.  The company hit this milestone just 6 months after announcing their 150th manufacturer. Recent licensees span a wide range of industries and applications, reflecting the universal need […]

Audinate Announces 200th Dante Licensee, Over 20M Channels Shipped

AED Display signs deal to purchase 60 of Barco’s brand-new 30K projectors on first day of ISE

Kortrijk, Amsterdam – 10 February 2015 – Global projection technology leader Barco has signed a major deal with AED Display at its ISE booth this morning. Under the agreement, the audiovisual expert will purchase 20 brand-new Barco HDF-W30 FLEX projectors and upgrade 40 of its HDF-W26 projectors to 30,000 lumens. AED Display is the very […]

AED Display signs deal to purchase 60 of Barco’s brand-new 30K projectors on first day of ISE

Biamp Systems Launches New VoIP Certification Training Program

AMSTERDAM — Feb. 10, 2015 — Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative, networked media systems, today announced its newest training program focusing on VoIP certification. Targeted specifically to AV industry professionals, the new training program is designed to help participants build a foundation in VoIP technology and the SIP protocol that will help them better design and troubleshoot […]

Biamp Systems Launches New VoIP Certification Training Program

Enhanced Second-Generation Crestron RL 2 Codec Debuting at ISE 2015

Visitors to Crestron stand #2-C-24 at Integrated Systems Europe 2015 in Amsterdam, February 10–12, are getting the first look at the all-new Crestron RL 2, the enhanced second-generation version of Crestron RL. Crestron RL 2 delivers the most advanced, unified communications and group collaboration solution for the conference room. It brings Crestron DigitalMedia™ and Microsoft Lync software into […]

Enhanced Second-Generation Crestron RL 2 Codec Debuting at ISE 2015

Crestron Debuts Three All-New DigitalMedia 4K Multimedia Presentation Systems at ISE 2015

Visitors are crowding Crestron stand #2-C-24 at Integrated Systems Europe 2015 in Amsterdam, February 10–12, to see three all-new, all-in-one multimedia presentation systems. The new DigitalMedia products all include 4K switching and scaling, and are built on the new .AV Framework technology for out-of-the-box setup without custom programming. Customers now have three versatile solutions to […]

Crestron Debuts Three All-New DigitalMedia 4K Multimedia Presentation Systems at ISE 2015

Extron Fiber Optic Transmitter that Simplifies Integration of 3G‑SDI Sources Now Shipping

Anaheim, California (February 10, 2015) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the FOXBOX T HD-SDI, a fiber optic transmitter that converts 3G‑SDI video to streamline integration of SDI sources with non‑SDI displays in FOX systems. TheFOXBOX T HD-SDI uses Extron all‑digital technology to provide perfect pixel‑for‑pixel transmission of video, audio, and control to […]

Extron Fiber Optic Transmitter that Simplifies Integration of 3G‑SDI Sources Now Shipping

BenQ’s New M7 Projector Series Lets You Do It All With Flying Colors Without Breaking the Bank

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Feb. 10, 2015 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and the No. 1-selling TI DLP® projector brand in the Americas(1), today announced the release of its all-new M7 projector series. Engineered to bring high brightness, Colorific™ picture quality, and simple installation to any setting, the company’s MX723, MX726, and MW727 […]

BenQ’s New M7 Projector Series Lets You Do It All With Flying Colors Without Breaking the Bank

Matrox C420 Video Card for Multi-display Digital Signage and Control Rooms Now Shipping

MONTREAL — Feb. 9, 2015 — Matrox® Graphics today announced that Matrox C420 low-profile, quad-output PCI Express® graphics cards are now available worldwide. Engineered for stability, reliability and advanced multi-display capabilities, C420 delivers the features systems integrators require when designing small-form-factor (SFF) systems and digital signage player PCs for applications such as public information displays, video walls and multi-display […]

Matrox C420 Video Card for Multi-display Digital Signage and Control Rooms Now Shipping