In late 2022, ChatGPT was released and the expectations were sky high. The technology was amazing. You could ask it to write a paper on Shakespeare in the language of a pirate and ten seconds later it pops out. You could ask it to program a Crestron control system with an Epson projector, and again, […]

Red Dot Digital Media recently completed a campus-wide AV integration at Valley Christian, a K-12 college preparatory school located in San Jose, California. The institution has been an educational fixture in the Silicon Valley for more than 60 years. Given its location, it’s no surprise that Valley Christian strives to deliver a tech-forward experience for […]

  Massive multi-use venue on Lake Erie’s shore gets big sound from the compact K3 loudspeaker BUFFALO, New York – January 2024 – Buffalo RiverWorks has it all: a 5,000-person sports, entertainment, and concert venue; two covered outdoor ice rinks that have hosted the Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Tournament since 2014; the first permanent, purpose-built, […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Jean-Pierre Simard Chief Marketing Officer, INOGENI Mastering USB pro-AV applications: From the award-winning TOGGLE and CAM230 to the new advanced TOGGLE ROOMS, INOGENI redefines BYOM/BYOD meetings at ISE 2024. Simplifying Videoconferencing Management In the dynamic landscape of videoconferencing, the recurring challenge lies in bridging the gap between complex technical […]

Samsung Electronics America is powering the immersive in-store experience at the Good American flagship store at the Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles. Samsung commercial LED displays installed throughout the store engage shoppers with inspiring content that highlights Good American’s newest styles, best-selling products and outfit ideas. Launched as an e-commerce brand in 2016, […]

Matrox Video announced what it plans to launch at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024. Matrox Video will show products designed for networked, IP-based control rooms and live production environments. In the Control Room Collaboration pod, attendees will see how Matrox Video’s encoders and decoders, IP KVM extension and switching solutions and video wall controllers enable […]

Founded in 2012, Cobra Simulation designs immersive dome projection solutions for interactive training environments and active in the civil, military, medical and education markets. With a solid foundation in product development and a strong team of designers, the company combines the latest CAD (Computer Aided Design) applications and Ray Tracing software to offer “cost-effective and […]

MAXHUB and Nureva have teamed up to offer two plug-and-play bundles fully certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms. The bundles deliver audio and video performance that is “easy and cost-effective to deploy, operate and manage across virtually any number of spaces.” The MAXHUB–Nureva bundle certified for medium and large Microsoft Teams Rooms consists of the following […]

PPDS (aka Philips Professional Displays) announced the global launch of PPDS Publisher, a new app designed to help businesses maximize their engagement potential with effortless content creation and scheduling opportunities on Philips B-Line 4K Business TVs. PPDS Publisher — developed in-house and in consultation with partners and customers – is included with the Philips B-Line […]

WolfVision announced the new VZ-2.UHD Visualizer. The WolfVision VZ-2.UHD Visualizer is aimed at educational technology users as an entry-level document camera in a compact form factor. A 4K UHD camera captures images up to A4 portrait and A3 landscape size and it also has 24x zoom. The Visualizer comes equipped with high-intensity LED lighting. The […]

Shure announced the launch of Microflex Wireless neXt 2 (MXW neXt 2), the newest addition to its Microflex Ecosystem, expanding the original Microflex Wireless platform. Designed with a combination of features, the new Microflex Wireless neXt 2 is a versatile, two-channel wireless system designed to offer an “all-in-one audio package for live and hybrid environments.” […]

Extron is shipping the new DTP3 T 101 D, a one-gang decorator-style transmitter for sending HDMI up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded Cat6A cable. It extends video resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 without compression, ensuring optimal image quality. This HDCP 2.3-compliant transmitter includes EDID Minder, a comprehensive EDID management technology for […]

Theory Professional is shipping its sb25aw – a 4-ohm or 70V/100V version of the its sb25 surface mount loudspeaker. The all-aluminum and stainless steel sb25aw is weatherized and offers mounting options for porches, patios, pool decks, backyards, restaurants, bars, hotels, houses of worship, marine and other outdoor speaker applications. The sb25aw incorporates a perforated stainless-steel […]

Listen Technologies Corporation and Ampetronic have co-developed an installed assistive listening system utilizing the Bluetooth Auracast broadcast audio technology. The companies say this will be the first new product Listen Technologies and Ampetronic bring to market since announcing the partnership and creating a single source for accessible audio solutions. The companies will both show the […]

Tascam launched the MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier, part of the company’s new Compact Commercial Series. Designed for sound distribution, presentations and announcements in commercial environments, the product is aimed at installations in restaurants, cafes, offices, facilities, retail stores, educational facilities and similar venues. With its compact half-rack form factor, the MA-BT240 can be placed on […]

C2G added new solutions to support USB-C devices and setups with its new C2G54540 USB-C to Dual HDMI MST Hub. Designed for graphic design, spreadsheet analysis and digital signage applications, the C2G hub allows a USB-C-enabled device to connect to two HDMI-enabled displays for video mirroring, video extension or viewing a single video image across […]

Extron announced that the UCS 303, a collaboration and presentation switcher designed to meet the needs of UC meeting spaces, is now shipping. The UCS 303 includes three inputs to support connection of USB, HDMI, and DisplayPort sources, as well as five USB device ports that connect to peripherals such as USB cameras and microphones. […]

Marshall Electronics announced the release of its VS-PTC-300 PTZ camera controller, providing the ability to manage multiple protocols, including NDI, RS232/RS422/RS485 and IP, VISCA over IP and ONVIF. The VS-PTC-300 IP POE PTZ controller allows users to control multiple cameras using the same or different protocols, which is beneficial while migrating to a larger setup. […]

Cooler Master announced the mini-ITX case, Ncore 100 Max. The Ncore 100 Max is made of an aluminum alloy with a volume of only 15.7 liters and it integrates a 120x38mm custom AIO liquid cooling system and a V SFX Gold 850 ATX 3.0 PSU. The Max’s width can extend from 155mm to 172mm and […]

Extron just debuted the smallest AV-over-IP Encoder in the world (literally handheld-sized) into its NAV ecosystem with the NAV E 121, and it’s already shipping. The NAV E 121 streams ultra-low latency and high-quality HDMI video and audio over 1 Gbps copper Ethernet and standard IP networks. This new economical NAV encoder is just half […]

Userful announced seven enhancements for its Infinity Platform, launched in the spring of 2023. Userful’s software-defined AV over IP platform provides a full suite of integrated AV applications built on an IT infrastructure that is centrally managed, scalable and secure. Userful says it eliminates the operational silos and complexities inherent in traditional AV deployments, and […]

Chief announced that its TiLED Video Wall Mounting System played a pivotal role in the successful deployment of Nanolumens’ Engage dvLED display at the new AVI-SPL Dallas showroom. Nanolumens recommended the TiLED video wall mounting system when the showroom wall could not securely support the dvLED display independently. The Chief TiLED solution ensured a safe, […]

Established in 1960, Escuela de Administración, Finanzas e Instituto Tecnológico (known as EAFIT University) is a private university in Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín. When founded, the university was a school of management and finance and aimed to educate professionals seeking to overcome new challenges in technology, management and finance. Today, EAFIT University has grown immensely, […]

Portrait Displays has partnered with Razer to introduce Calman Verified displays in the 2024 generation of Razer Blade gaming laptops. Color plays a “pivotal role in shaping the immersive nature of the gaming experience.” A device that reproduces colors is indispensable for gamers, enabling them to fully appreciate the intricacies and artistic nuances carefully crafted […]

In a landmark achievement, Visionary’s AVN443 H.264 (PacketTV IPTV) encoders complete a decade of service aboard the International Space Station (ISS), playing a pivotal role in the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) project. This initiative, exceeding all expectations, has brought breathtaking live high-definition video of Earth to over 318 million viewers worldwide. Launched in early […]

EnGenius announced its shipping the ECW536, a Cloud Wi-Fi 7 4x4x4 Wireless Access Point powered by the Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 Wi-Fi 7 platform. This is its first enterprise-level Wi-Fi 7 access point. Leveraging Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) Standard, the ECW536 delivers speeds of up to 18.8 Gbps, making it possible to route uncompressed 4K […]

Screencastify announced a partnership with Modern Classrooms Project, a nonprofit organization that “empowers educators to build classrooms that respond to every student’s needs.” Screencastify says its partnership provides all educators who are enrolled in Modern Classrooms Project’s Virtual Mentorship Program with unlimited premium access to Screencastify, which the company says helps more teachers open new […]

Extron is already shipping its new CA 163, an easy-to-install column array speaker, designed to combine excellent speech intelligibility, a contemporary aesthetic and integration-friendly mounting options. Two mounting systems are available to accommodate different room layouts and sizes. Ideal for acoustically challenging environments, it features a focused vertical dispersion that efficiently directs sound to listeners […]

Audio-Technica announced the new System Solutions Test Lab at its U.S. headquarters in Stow, Ohio. This new facility was designed as a space that could be used for analysis, development, testing, demonstration and troubleshooting of Audio-Technica’s commercial products in applications including presentations, huddle rooms, classrooms, boardrooms and more. Integration with Audio-Technica’s technology partners is a […]

I am a native Mainer. I was born in Lewiston, attended school, got married, had children, work and live in the city. For me, there is no other place that I will ever be able to call home like Lewiston, Maine. Infamously, the country got to know the name of Lewiston on Oct. 25 as […]

The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation), announced the opening of its cutting-edge Volumetric Capture Studio (VCS), a game-changer in 3D content creation. In a groundbreaking collaboration between Sony Electronics, GeniusXR, and the Levan Center of Innovation, this state-of-the-art studio represents a new era in immersive storytelling. Sony […]

This survey is now closed — keep a lookout for our February 2024 temperature check survey! Welcome to the first Temperature Check Survey of 2024! This month, we’re setting the scene by asking a few questions that gauge your predictions for the AV market. Gary always makes predictions with his Kayye’s Krystal Ball article (coming […]