LG Electronics USA Business Solutions is unveiling a new LED display — the LG Transparent Color LED film display. Making its introduction for the first time in the United States this week at InfoComm 2018, the revolutionary display has the ability to turn any window or glass surface into a customizable digital canvas. The new Transparent Color LED film (LAT240DT1) display […]

Homeowners will soon be able to control Apple TV with their voices through Crestron remotes and use Siri to control their Crestron-driven home. Announced at Apple’s WWDC 2018 conference, Crestron Technology Professionals will soon be able to leverage the power of Apple TV, Siri, and HomeKit to enhance their clients’ lifestyles and user experience.  This new integration will bring two […]

InFocus Corporation has announced the debut of a new of product solutions designed for the conference room, classroom, enterprise and home at InfoComm 2018. The new Mondopad line comprises three models, each of which will be available in 55, 65, 75 and 86-inch models as well as multi-touch 4K or 1080p anti-glare displays: Mondopad Ultra […]

Christie previewed a new capability of Christie Pandoras Box media server at InfoComm 2018: Automated Content Generation (ACG), allowing customers the freedom to develop quality content easily. Automated Content Generation exploits new artificial intelligence technologies, providing Pandoras Box users with tools for creating repeatable content — a first in the media server market. Use of […]

CEDIA has announced an updated version of the ESC-T Certification Exam is now available. This new version was created with input and guidance from Americas and EMEA volunteers, ensuring the content was relevant for a global audience. The ESC-T exam is intended for technicians with two years of experience and represents proficiency in the technical […]

Vaddio introduced the RoboSHOT 12 HDMI Camera for Cisco TelePresence SX Codecs at InfoComm this week. The camera solution has been tested and certified by Cisco to work with Cisco codecs using VISCA over RS232 for control, providing the ability for the codec and camera to communicate and exchange PTZ settings, preset recalls and more. […]

At InfoComm 2018, Valens, the developer of HDBaseT and co-founder of the HDBaseT Alliance, will be demonstrating how the VA6000 HDBaseT integrated circuit, originally developed for the automotive market, is benefiting the AV sector, with its transmission of 1Gbps Ethernet, audio, serial control and USB over unshielded single twisted pair lightweight and lower cost cables […]

Williams Sound will introduce the new SoundPlus IR T2 commercial-grade, medium-area infrared transmitter at InfoComm this week. Its compact footprint is designed for assistive listening and language interpretation in commercial spaces such as conference rooms, assisted living facilities, small cinema/theaters, classrooms and courtrooms. The new IR T2 infrared transmitter offers 50 percent greater coverage and […]

QSC is introducing a portfolio of Premium Business Music Solutions, including multi-zone mixers, wall controllers, configurable multi-channel amplifiers, SUB/SAT loudspeakers, as well as accompanying installation and management apps. These new products will be showcased at the QSC Demo Room N115 at InfoComm 2018 (June 6-8, 2018) in Las Vegas, NV. The MP-M Series music and […]

Draper is now the exclusive source for the broad Smart Media Solutions (SMS) line of casings, mounts and structures for LCD displays in North America. This offering complements and strengthens Draper’s Custom Audiovisual Solutions range and is represented at InfoComm. The Smart Media Solutions (SMS) Shadow Casing is an advanced outdoor system for digital signage […]

KLANG:technologies has released a new OS (3.1) – adding a MIDI translator tool. This provides an MCU (Mackie Control Universal) protocol integration, which allows engineers to connect one or more MIDI MCU-compatible fader controllers to the company’s KLANG:app for tactile mix control. Designed for monitor engineers that want to dial into musicians’ mixes from a […]

Tomei AV Consulting and The Sextant Group, two independent technology consulting firms, announced they have partnered to launch the 2018 College & University Staffing Survey. The survey will be open and online starting June 1 through July 31, 2018 here. All participants will receive a detailed summary of the results. First posted in 2014 by […]

Biamp says that its Tesira customers will have more AVB-capable switches to choose from when designing and installing AVB/TSN systems. The Cisco Catalyst family of switches includes the AVB-enabled 9300 and 9500 Series and the recently Avnu-certified 3650 and 3850 Series of switches. Avnu certification confirms interoperability for AVB systems using Catalyst switches. Cisco Catalyst […]

Bose Professional broadens its ControlSpace sound processor line with six new DSP models and three attractive digital wall controllers. The new ControlSpace CSP-1248 and CSP-428 commercial sound processors offer right-sized I/O and simplified configuration for small-to-medium-scale projects. They are designed to serve as standalone DSPs in commercial applications such as retail stores and restaurants or […]

Bose Professional has launched the Business Music System Designer (BMSD), a new online design tool to aid audio integrators in specifying the right Bose Professional sound products in commercial audio applications. Hosted online and free to access, the BMSD tool helps users quickly choose the right sound solution for specific applications and customer budgets. The […]

Extron just introduced the 12G HD-SDI 101, a one-input, one-output cable equalizer for multi-rate SDI digital video signals. It offers a solution for sending multi-rate SDI digital video signals over long coaxial cable runs. The 12G HD-SDI 101 supports all common serial digital video data rates up to 11.88 Gbps, while passing HDR, embedded audio […]

Digital Projection International (DPI) will bring their new INSIGHT LASER 8K (7680×4320) at the 2018 InfoComm show in Las Vegas June 6 – 8 (Booth C2018). DPI’s 25,000 lumen INSIGHT LASER 8K projector, developed in collaboration with Delta Electronics (who owns them), makes a 33 million pixel canvas. To demonstrate this at InfoComm (since little […]

Gary was joined by  NorthVision America Director of Sales Walter Person. Before going to InfoComm, you might want to listen to this podcast – this company you’ve probably never heard of is about to launch something cool (and something we have all been asking for). True, wireless, uncompressed, HDMI-based wireless transmission of 4K @60Hz 4:4:4 up to 16-bit color. Called VisionShare, it’s a […]

Gary was joined by Casio‘s Senior Director Marketing, Joe Gillio, to talk about their 8th InfoComm with LampFree projectors and what we can expect from them in booth C3757. Casio has LampFree projectors in both normal and short-throw projectors and in all brightness levels. You should listen to this podcast as Joe tells you why you need to […]

In May, Bates College announced that we would be building a new science building over the next couple of years. Many of us on campus have been working on this project for over a year. As the building promises to be an amazing addition to the college, it also presented an interesting change as I […]

“Experience” has been the big word in the industry as of late, even beyond the big change in our trade organization’s name to “Avixa” — the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association. Is this a buzzword, or should this represent a change in the way we design, and even how we think? It shouldn’t, because user […]

Williams AV just introduced the all-new Pointmaker Presenter and Pointmaker Audio Presenter presentation systems. Pointmaker Presenter includes wireless video tools designed to for creation via mobile device in a meeting space. Pointmaker Audio Presenter adds audio to the mix, delivering industry first, truly wireless, audio and video connectivity from your computer, tablet or phone. Pointmaker […]

Nureva has updated its Microphone Mist technology, which is available to all HDL300 audio conferencing system customers. This update includes new customizable audio settings, new auxiliary audio modes for interoperability with third-party systems and refinements to audio performance. HDL300 customers enable these enhancements by downloading the updated version of Nureva Room Manager software, which provides […]

MuxLab has released its new 4K Signage Player (model 500769) with complete Content Management Software (CMS). This new software system allows users to create, manage and control AV from a variety of sources, including content streaming via the H.264/H.265 codec over a local Ethernet network, Internet, internal memory and external USB 3.0 memory devices. It […]

The Epson LightScene won a Best of DSE Award when it was launched and once you see it, you’ll know why. It’s a tiny laser projector hidden inside a track lighting system that can be used for everything from signage to image mapping. No one looks a this projector and doesn’t see ideas pop into their head for where […]

Kramer Electronics just announced that Clint Hoffman, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Growth Officer, has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer of Kramer Electronics USA. His new position takes effect immediately. Hoffman joined Kramer USA in 2001 as VP Marketing for Kramer USA, driving all branding, public relations, advertising, promotions and campaigns, […]

Gary was joined by PRYSM‘s VP of Marketing, Hannah Grap, to talk about their newest 5616 × 1872 resolution LPD 6K Series wall system. PRYSM will do something unique in that they will actually have customers (users) of their LPD systems in their booth during the show talking about how they use their systems now – it’s like […]

The 600 Series of SDVoE AV-over-IP on-ramps and off-ramps will be a big focus of WyreStorm‘s booth at InfoComm (North Hall 1564) next week at InfoComm. The 600 Series includes some unique features like MultiScreen, MultiView and QSC control – and all will be demo’d at InfoComm. WyreStorm’s VP of Technology, David Silberstein, joined Gary on today’s podcast to talk […]

AudioControl has announced the introduction of three 70-volt amplifiers with both DSP control and signal matrixing capabilities. DSP capabilities include onboard speaker profiles for loudspeaker manufacturers such as Dynaudio, Graysound, James Loudspeaker, Monitor Audio, Nuvo, Origin Acoustics, Stealth Acoustics and Triad Speakers. In addition, they also offer graphic and parametric equalization along with onboard crossovers. […]

WolfVision will, again, focus on CYNAP – their all-in-on AV/IT appliance – and, athough it’s actually 4-years old, it’s totally new. You’ll see and hear why. In addition they’ll launch GUI 2.0, show the vSolution MATRIX and their VZ-8Neo/VZ-8Neo+ (which have been redesigned too) in booth N1506 at InfoComm. Gary was joined on this videocast with WolfVision, Regional Sales Manager, Michael Lisi, today who […]

Mvix will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2018, the largest audiovisual and integrated experience event in North America. InfoComm 2018 will take place June 2-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. At booth #N2976, Mvix will be showcasing XhibitSignage, their content-rich digital signage software. The digital signage software has been upgraded with a new UI and […]

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. Our awards are different than ANY other industry awards and the stats speak for themselves: We had over 92,000 voters for the final awards! The nominations for the awards came SOLELY from you – the AV community. We have a system that […]