Extron has announced the availability of the Extron NetPA 502 AT and NetPA 1001‑70V AT, half rack 1U, convection cooled power amplifiers equipped with Dante digital audio networking. The NetPA 502 AT delivers two channels of 50 watts into 4 ohms, and the NetPA 1001‑70V AT provides a single channel of 100 watts at 70 […]

AKG is introducing the DMM8 U and DMM14 U reference digital microphone mixers. Ideal for large meeting rooms and conferencing applications, these mixers offer advanced DSP functionality and multiple routing options. DMM8 U and DMM14 U feature built-in DSP to ensure precise mixing of up to 80 and 140 channels, respectively, by cascading up to […]

Atlona introduced two new series of switchers and scalers, the HDVS-150 Series and HDVS-200 Series, with four new switchers. Designed to expand the input capabilities of the company’s UHD-CLSO-824 matrix switcher, the HDVS-150 series includes the AT-HDVS-150-TX, a three-input HDBaseT switcher and AT-HDVS-150-TX-WP, a two-input HDBaseT wall plate switcher, that extend cable runs of both […]

Kramer last week launched three new VIA products: VIA PAD, an instant-present USB touch device,VIA Site Management (an IT software solution for VIA administrators) and collaboration software enhancements for VIA Collage and VIA Connect PRO. VIA Collage is Kramer’s wireless BYOD meeting solution for any size meeting space. VIA Connect PRO offers wireless BYOD solutions […]

BSS Audio has announced the introduction of its Soundweb London BLU-DAN Dante to BLU link Bridge, which allows one or more BLU link devices to be integrated with a Dante network. The BLU-DAN connects a Dante device to one or more BLU link devices via standard Cat 5e cabling. It is capable of simultaneously transmitting […]

Audio-Technica debuted its System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System, the latest addition to the growing range of A-T System 10 wireless solutions. Like all System 10 models, the System 10 PRO Rack-Mount operates in the 2.4 GHz range, keeping it free not only from TV interference but also from the uncertain regulatory future facing […]

HARMAN’s Martin Professional debuted its VDO Sceptron family of LED video solutions at InfoComm 2015. Martin’s LED video solutions are easily cross-rentable and integrators can create more dynamic lighting designs. The VDO Sceptron family features linear outdoor-rated LED video fixtures with 10, 20 or 40-millimeter pixel pitch and an extensive range of field-exchangeable optical accessories […]

Barco has introduced the smallest member of its digital cinema projector portfolio is the form of the DP2K-6E. Twice as quiet as the quietest digital cinema projector currently on the market (according to Barco) and super compact, users can install the DP2K-6E anywhere. It also comes with an optional ceiling mount for more flexibility. It […]

Panasonic upgraded the company’s AW-HE40 integrated PTZ cameras with something called tap assist camera control — the industry’s first 4K pan/tilt/zoom camera, and a new 4K multi-purpose camera. Aimed for applications in corporate, government, staging, houses-of-worship, education, broadcasting and sports, the AW-HE40 Upgrade Adds HD IP-Streaming, In-Camera Recording and USB Video The AW-SFU01 upgrade for […]

Douglas Brashear, director of sales at dnp, spoke about the company’s ability to improve the front projection experience as the Denmark-based company makes its U.S. debut. Unlike diffusion screens, dnp’s technology can reject ambient light while controlling and maximizing projected light. Check out this video to hear about what dnp brings to the industry.  

EventCollab officially launched their company and project management software this week at InfoComm 2015 – as part of the InfoComm Innovations Showcase. Their focus is on rental staging companies; however, this product has applications across the industry for project and event management. Check out this link for a demo video of the product: Watch this […]

More people attended the first day of InfoComm 2015 than the total number of people attending the show in Vegas last year. This InfoComm hosted over 950 exhibitors and over 515,000 square feet of exhibits. InfoComm Senior VP of Expositions Jason McGraw talks to Gary about all that was InfoComm 2015!    

Dana Corey, vice president of sales & technical operations at Prysm, took the time to talk to Gary about Prysm products and strategy. Prysm launched Synthesis 2.0 and Cascade 65 at InfoComm 2015 and showcased Skype for Business, as well as the company’s mirroring collaboration capabilities. Dana pointed out how Prysm’s lower price point but […]

John Riley, vice president of sales for Almo Pro A/V, talks with Gary about how digital signage is entrenched in the AV market and how Almo can help with both content creation services as well as integration services. In addition, he talks InfoComm 2015, attendance and details about the fall series of E4 AV Tours. […]

The Roland Pro A/V V-1200HD Multi-Format Video Switcher is a hybrid 2 M/E switcher that combines the features of a production switcher with the power of a presentation switcher. Users can switch and control functions on the Roland V-1200HD using the dedicated V-1200HDR Control Surface or free downloadable Remote Control Software (RCS). Users can also […]

Bose Professional has expanded its portable P.A. offerings with the introduction of the F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker and F1 Subwoofer. Designed to serve a broader set of applications than L1 systems, the F1 Model 812 lets users optimize sound by creating up to four different vertical coverage patterns. With the F1 system, sound […]

AtlasIED has just released of new patent-pending environmental treatments available for use on multiple loudspeaker models. AtlasIED’s new Hyfidrophobic treatment protects loudspeakers and baffles from water and humidity damage. Using the power of nanotechnology, the coated surface completely repels humidity and liquids. Any liquid simply rolls off without touching the underlying surface. It prevents water […]

Hitachi America announced the introduction of its CP-AX2505, CP-AX3505, CP-AW2505 and CP-AW3005 LCD projectors — all ultra-short-throw 3LCD designs that feature 10,000:1 contrast ratio. The CP-AX2505 and CP-AX3505 are XGA1024x768 resolution and 2,700 and 3,600 ANSI lumens, respectively, while the CP-AW2505 and CP-AW3005 are WXGA 1280×800 resolution projectors with 2,700 and 3,300 ANSI lumens brightness. […]

Crestron is demonstrating three 4K presentation switchers that they say can be set up in just minutes without any custom programming: the HD-MD8X1-4K 4K Scaling Presentation Switcher, the DM-MD8X1-4K-C 4K Scaling Presentation Switcher with HDBaseT Output, DMPS3-4K-150-C 3-Series 4K DigitalMedia Presentation System 150. Based on the DMP3-4K-150-C, the HD-MD8X1-4K provides up to eight inputs and […]

Kurt Metzler took a minute to talk to Gary about PowerSoft’s capabilities, and his optimism for the future of the company and industry. PowerSoft invented the powered-speaker some 20-years ago and is launching into new market categories. The interview is here:

Roland Pro A/V is showing a variety of contractor and system integrator solutions that bridge the gap between audio and video tasks, allowing integrators to work seamlessly between the two mediums. The M-5000 Live Mixing Console, based on Roland’s acclaimed O.H.R.C.A. platform (Open High Resolution Configurable Architecture), is ideal for any application demanding power and […]

At InfoComm, AMX launched the AMX HydraPort Touch — combining an AMX HydraPort with an ultra-slim AMX Modero S Series Touch Panel. The touch panel folds to hide into tables and accepts the MyTurn Source Selectors. The new HydraPort Touch integrates a HydraPort chassis with a 10″ or 7″ Modero S Touch Panel and, when […]

Sennheiser’s Frederick Girard talks about its exciting new assistive listening product called MobileConnect. MobileConnect allows a mobile phone to be used to receive audio in assistive listening, museum tour and simultaneous interpretation applications. It’s Android, iOS and Windows phone capable and uses a 1U RF transmitter that’s integrated by the dealer. Check out this video […]

Sander Phipps, senior product manager at SONY, walked Gary through the products showing at InfoComm 2015. 4K, laser phosphor projectors are prominent in the booth this year — check out the individual product videos we shot throughout the booth, linked below. Their short-throw 4K projector VPLGTZ1 can project up to 147″ diagonal image, is 4K, […]

Randy Pagnan talked about their booth showing LED/LCD displays, rear projections and front projections. rpV is a brand agnostic company, they engineer innovative visual displays and mounting solutions. In this market the next big thing is the direct-view LED displays — rp Visual Solutions has mounted over 10,000 square feet of direct-view LED.   Check […]

Richard Miller, director of projector marketing, discusses Epson’s strategy and its applications-based booth at InfoComm 2015. The most impressive thing is their image-mapping (in motion) system using Epson robots — you can watch that part of the video here: Also, the BrightLink Pro is now available in a 100″ form-factor. Of course, 2015 Epson will […]

Hitachi today introduced its CP-TW2505 and CP-TW3005 LCD interactive projectors — both with 10,000:1 contrast ratio and aimed at K-12, higher education and corporate users. The Interactive Pen and multiple pen capability allow the use of interactive pens (two are supplied) to write, draw, point, navigate and more. In addition, an available FT-01 Finger Touch […]

Nancy Knowlton, president, CEO and co-founder of Nureva talks about Nureva’s exciting new technology — the Span ideation system. This technology moves away from simple collaboration technology and offers a whole new collaboration tool that supports the ideation process from start to finish. This technology takes a traditionally analog/paper-based process and offers a simple yet […]

Crestron has extended the meeting room experience for Surface Hub users by natively integrating Microsoft’s large format collaboration device with Crestron control technology. The solution is available in two complete turnkey packages, plus optional accessories. Built on the Crestron .AV Framework platform, these packages designed for Surface Hub deployments can be configured from Crestron’s TSW […]

Biamp Systems today announced the release of Vocia 1.7 public address and evacuation system. With its decentralized architecture, Vocia is designed with no single point of system failure for reliable public address and paging applications in healthcare, corporate office, convention space and high-volume transportation environments. Vocia 1.7 is equipped with new 2RU amplifiers, passive end-of-line […]

Atlas Sound launched the HPA Series power amplifiers here at infoComm. These amplifiers are designed as ruggedized amps for any application type or load condition. Each model has two channels output that can be used in stereo, bridged, or parallel operation. Balanced inputs allow easy connection of audio sources and stepped attenuators per channel enable […]