LED video technology manufacturer PixelFLEX just launched the FLEXLite NXG, the next generation FLEXLite product. With what they are calling “improved pitch resolution options”, higher refresh rates and a new die-cast frame, the FLEXLite NXG now provides designers with even more freedom to push the creativity of their video designs using the multi award-winning PixelFLEX. […]

PreSonus has released a series of related updates for StudioLive RM16AI and RM32AI 32x16x3 rack-mount Active Integration digital mixers; StudioLive AI-series consoles; the StudioLive CS18AI control surface; UC Surface touch-control software for Mac, Windows and iOS; Capture 2 recording software; and Studio One recording and production software (DAW). With the new firmware update, two StudioLive […]

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced it has published version 1.4 of the DisplayPort (DP) audio/video standard. The first major update to DisplayPort since version 1.3 was released in September 2014, DP 1.4 is also the first DP standard to take advantage of VESA’s Display Stream Compression (DSC) technology. DSC version 1.2 transport […]

Lanner Electronics Inc. today announced the release of the LEC-2284, a high-performance box PC powered by Intel’s 4th generation Core i7/i5/i3 CPU with QM87 PCH. The LEC-2284’s quad-core or dual-core processing power comes from Intel’s Core i7-4700EQ, Core i5-4400E or Core i3-4102E processor, all three demonstrate significant performance gain over Intel’s 3rd generation Core processors […]

Interactive Flat Panels (IFPDs) have been a major success story in 2015. By Q4, 59 percent of all interactive display sales were IFPDs. The growth has been explosive from 18 percent in 2013, 33 percent in 2014 to 57 percent in 2015. This growth is forecast to continue up to 82 percent by 2020. The […]

At last year’s Digital Signage Expo (DSE), Sharp demonstrated how to “Engage with Sharp.” For DSE 2016, their theme is “Relationships@Work” and they plan to show how Sharp’s strategic technology alliances can help take digital signage and deployment to a whole new level. Sharp booth (#1223) will show you how their open architecture yields seamless […]

NEC Display Solutions announces that the 2016 NEC Solutions Showcase, now in its 8th year, will take place on the 18th and 19th of May at Millbank Tower, Westminster, London. Once again, NEC will host the ‘must-attend AV and Digital Signage event of the year’ where visitors can experience the latest class-leading, fully integrated Display […]

Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world’s largest international trade show and educational conference dedicated to digital displays, interactive technology and digital communications networks, will present the newest, most cutting-edge technology in the industry on March 16-17, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. DSE’s New Product Showcase will feature dozens of new and innovative products […]

Medialon says that its MxMVideroMediaPlayer is a new device driver plugin that makes it easy for Medialon control systems to communicate with and synchronize shows to video playback from VideroMediaPlayer. The plugin communicates with VideroMediaPlayer software over the network, allowing Medialon systems to play Channels, Playlists, and Compositions, as well as jump to the next […]

X2O Media, a Barco company, will debut its new X2O.Join connected desktop app next week. X2O.Join extends the power of the X2O platform by allowing users to browse and view any channel on the X2O network, where channels featuring data-driven graphics, video, social media content and more can be displayed as floating windows on the […]

Swiss digital signage software specialist Navori Labs will release new modules for its QL digital signage engine this May that strengthen robustness for content management and delivery over large digital signage networks. The new QL Load Balancing, Failover and CDN modules, to be shown at Digital Signage Expo (March 16-17, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth […]

A number of big industry names, including Microsoft, Samsung and Intel, team up to form the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), an entity with plans to create unified Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. IoT is expected to drive the future of the connected home. Other OCF founding members include Cisco, Electrolux, General Electrics, ARRIS and CableLabs. […]

BTX Technologies will be at NAB next month to demo their new Neutrik XIRIUM PRO digital wireless audio solution that delivers full-bandwidth with zero-compression wireless audio over long distances with extremely low latency. Other solutions featured include Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) and Dante products – both used in a variety of applications including broadcast, enterprise, […]

Extron has introduced two new eBUS system accessories, the EBDB and the PS 1220EB, that are specifically for expanding control systems. The Extron EBDB is an eBUS distribution hub that reduces cable runs by providing a convenient connection point for eBUS wiring infrastructure. The EBDB is designed for larger or more complex control systems that […]

Proxima Displays Corporation announced the release of the LP7000U, a laser-phosphor DLP WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution projector. The LP7000U is the first in a series of planned laser-phosphor projectors that Proxima Displays says they will roll out in 2016. Featuring a brightness spec of 7,000 lumens and WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution (using a single chip DLP), the […]

DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, Sound Devices and new partner K-Tek, will host The Sound Summit Orlando at Full Sail Live 1, located at Full Sail University. This event is part of the Sound Summit series of informal networking and educational presentations by these companies for the audio community. Past cities have included New York City, Chicago […]

Proxima Displays Corporation is back and their newest projector is the M1030U, a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution LCD projector. Spec’d at 5,000 lumens, it includes VGA, HDMI, BNC, DVI and RJ45 inputs. The M1030 ships with the standard lens, and offers four additional lens options, from rear projection through short-throw lens capability. The M1030U […]

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) interactive technology and digital communications networks, will present the newest, most cutting-edge technology in the industry on March 16-17, 2016 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. DSE’s New Product Showcase will feature dozens of new and innovative products that attendees will have the opportunity to see first-hand, including: AdMobilize:  AdBeacon Technology […]

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) has announced that James Beckham as the annual Per Haugen Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2016. Beckham will be recognized on Sat., Feb. 27, 2016, during NSCA’s 18th annual Business & Leadership Conference in Dallas, Tex. “We’re privileged to be able to pay tribute to yet another individual who […]

Tally Technologies has added TimeSync to the TallyTec Pro system, enabling users to synchronize multiple cameras and external recorders, either wirelessly or wired, with timecode generated from the TallyTec Base Transmitter. TimeSync is a huge time-saver for anyone involved with multi-cam recordings, from DSLRs and camcorders to high-end broadcast cameras. Many external field recorders, for […]

The Internet of Things will make its presence felt at InfoComm 2016, June 4-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Show organizers expect nearly 1,000 exhibitors, occupying more than 500,000 net square feet of show space, making it the largest AV tradeshow in North America. InfoComm 2016 builds […]

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) announced today that its four-part Digital Signage Seminar Program at DSE 2016 designed specifically for digital out-of-home and place-based network operators will include an hour-long session entitled, “Creating Innovation at Scale.” On Thursday, March 17 from 8 to 9 a.m., Ben Putland, chief operating officer at Grand Visual and Ryan Laul, […]

Triad Speakers today announced the expansion of its Dolby Atmos loudspeaker offerings to include Dolby Atmos enabled height modules in its Bronze and Silver series. Used in conjunction with LCRs to achieve the full effects of Dolby Atmos, the module’s function is to direct overhead effects towards the ceiling, which is reflected towards the listener. […]

Tightrope Media Systems will unveil the full beta version of its Carousel 7.0 digital signage platform at the Digital Signage Expo next month in Las Vegas. With an eye toward availability in the second half of 2016, the company has made available an interim software release, Carousel 6.6, which incorporates many pertinent software enhancements requested […]

NSCA’s Electronic Systems Outlook has been recently updated with information through the winter of 2015, and now includes information based upon actual data from January through November 2015, as well as forecasted information for the remainder of the year and in to 2016. NSCA partners with FMI to provide this report to the industry. Free […]

Registration is open and early bird savings are available for the second annual CEDIA Business Xchange. This year’s Business Xchange will take place at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa in San Diego May 11 – 13, 2016. When current CEDIA integrator members were asked by CEDIA Market Intelligence, “what are the biggest challenges facing […]

Atlantic Technology has introduced two new home theater speakers designed for discreet in-wall installations. The Atlantic Technology IW-110LCR and IW-105LCR are designed to be installed in the wall adjacent to flat screen TV’s or video projection screens. Their paintable grilles can be matched to the wall color for an unobtrusive presentation. Both speakers use 6-1/2-inch […]

LED screen manufacturer PixelFLEX just launched something called the reFLEXion LED video display. The freestanding and WI-FI enabled reFLEXion is a lightweight, portable and customizable LED video for digital signage applications. Marketed as a simple replacement for traditional static and backlit signage, the reFLEXion LED stand is a self-contained 2.5-millimeter pitch/resolution video display with mobility […]

Auralex Acoustics has launched something they are calling SonoTech, that uses Auralex’s proprietary Studiofoam. SonoTech offers effective absorption treatment, on a budget, for home studios in need of a softer aesthetic than offered by other Studiofoam products. This unique 2″ thick profile is available in a 2′ x 2′ format and is a great choice […]

The smartphone-based mic system, Crowd Mics, has come up with an AV integrator version — so you can make money selling it. How do you install hundreds of wireless mics in your room? You don’t! Let the audience bring the mics, you just install the Crowd Mics ATOM. The ATOM is a device dedicated to […]

Clear-Com has announced that its DX410, two-channel 2.4 GHz digital wireless intercom system is now shipping. The new system which features 7 kHz wideband audio for exceptional audio clarity is the first DX Series wireless intercom system to offer this level of audio frequency range. The company says it’s easy to set up and configure, […]

AV Stumpfl has announced its next generation Wings Vioso RX software is available. Aimed at quick and easy adoption by existing users, the familiar user interface has been given an extensive facelift with several performance and feature optimizations. The new render engine is based on x64 architecture and includes several base level algorithms, replacing standard […]