VUE Audiotechnik just launched the h-Class family of high definition powered systems. The hm-108A is a precision slant stage monitor and is a narrow dispersion sibling to VUE’s h-8. The h-8N, with its narrow 60-degree coverage, adds another level of versatility to the h-Class range, while dramatically expanding applications for VUE’s flagship technologies. The driver complement is identical […]
CYPRESS, Calif. – (January 22, 2018) – Fan engagement for the University of Florida’s One Gator Nation is even stronger this season thanks to several stunning on-court projection mapping shows powered by Christie® and Quince Imaging. Installed in the O’Connell Center, commonly known as the O’Dome, four Christie Boxer 2K30 projectors and a Christie Pandoras […]
Bose Professional has extended the ToneMatch audio engine series with a new eight-channel T8S ToneMatch mixer and the four-channel T4S ToneMatch mixer. Compact and portable, both the T8S and T4S are gig-ready. The compact eight-channel T8S ToneMatch Mixer is intuitive to operate, with illuminated tactile controls, an LCD display and scene recall and ToneMatch processing presets with the DSP engine […]
Leyard and Planar announced the third generation Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System, which combines the industry’s thinnest profile ultra-narrow bezel LCD with improvements to video processing, installation, management and off-board electronics. The new Clarity Matrix G3 LCD Video Wall System advances nearly every aspect of the unique Clarity Matrix architecture. It features a new, off-board video controller that offers unrivaled video […]
LynTec today announced the release of Single DMX Address Zone Control, an optional control system feature for the company’s RPC family of motorized circuit breaker panels, RPCR remote-controlled relay panels and NPAC rack-mounted relay panels. Enabling use of a single DMX address to turn on and off a selected group of electrical circuits, the new feature reduces the number of […]
Bose Professional is debuting the S1 Pro multi-position PA system — an all-in-one PA, floor monitor, practice amplifier and primary music system. Designed for general PA use, the S1 Pro is 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms) and with dimensions of 13″ x 9.5″ x 11.2″ (330 x 241 x 286 millimeters), it easily fits in an airplane’s overhead compartment. The […]
Designed to work seamlessly with the PreSonus StudioLive Series III family of mixers, yet compatible with other AVB-enabled systems, the PreSonus EarMix 16M 16×2 AVB-networked personal monitor mixer provides a high-quality, expandable, networked monitoring solution for stage, installed sound systems, and studio recording. Part of PreSonus’ fast-growing ecosystem of AVB-networked products, each EarMix 16M accepts 16 mono channels of input […]
WolfVision will launch the vSolution MATRIX Feature Pack or its Cynap collaboration system at ISE 2018 (Booth #1M20). When activated, this AV-over-IP feature pack enables configuration, control, distribution and sharing of video and audio between multiple workstation monitors using multiple Cynap and Cynap Core units connected using network infrastructure. This collaboration solution is designed for active learning classrooms, meeting and training […]
James Loudspeaker has introduced a series of 2.1 sound bars, producing left and right-channel audio as well as bass energy from a center-mounted built-in subwoofer. These LR-S format sound bars, which can be customized to match nearly any flat-panel display, are ideal for bringing clarity and full-range sound to applications where an external subwoofer is impractical. James Loudspeaker […]
Peerless-AV will introduce its newest kiosk, the Ultra-Slim Portrait Kiosk (KIPC35 Models). Featuring a pre-assembled design with lean frames and a small footprint, Peerless-AV’s Ultra-Slim Portrait Kiosk serves as a digital signage solution for any indoor application, including corporate, education, transportation, retail and more. Peerless-AV can integrate an Ultra-Slim Portrait Kiosk with a wide array of components such as a […]
RTI today announced a two-way driver for the Yamaha MusicCast wireless multiroom audio system. Developed by RTI, the new driver allows dealers to easily integrate the complete lineup of MusicCast-enabled audio components into RTI automation and control systems, providing customers with convenient control over their home audio experience. The driver can now control all MusicCast products introduced since 2015 […]
ProSource, an audio, video and integration buying group in the United States, announced today the addition of six new custom integrator members. 44 members were added in 2017. The following new custom integrator members were added: AC/DC Systems, LLC, Kihei, HI Creative Systems, Collegeville, PA Fisher Technologies, Inc, Eagle, CO HIVE, Tampa, FL Hoppen Home Systems, […]
Mark Bishop, President of LynTec, speaks with me about their electrical automation switching panels. We cover their business model, different applications for LynTec, lighting control, load shedding, power sequencing, and everything in between for the Pro AV Integrator. LynTec specializes in the Pro AV space, but you’ll be surprised when you find out where their […]
Gary was joined on today’s Rants and rAVe podcast by Kramer Electronic‘s David Margolin who explained how the ISE Show will be used to further their AV-over-IT product strategy as well as to debut dozens of new products in their stand — Hall 1 Stand F20. Kramer used last year’s ISE to debut Kramer Control and their Enterprise Management solutions […]
Tributaries just launched the UHDT TITAN line of HDMI cables. The TITAN series uses two new patented developments in HDMI signal transfer: a metallurgy which enables longer lengths of passive cables and active electronics equipped with a DDC accelerator and three discrete internal power supplies. The development of a passive HDMI cable that can transport 18Gbps up to 26 […]
If your worship facility is part of the 65+ percent of houses of worship in North America with a congregation number less than 300 to 400 members, you are probably facing the inevitable quandary of what to update and/or replace in your AV system and when. Since unlike the very large — or mega — […]
The CEDIA Board of Directors has approved the 2018 Executive Committee and appointed directors. There were two open appointed positions for the 2018-2019 term – one to be filled from the EMEA region, and the other from the entire global membership. John Buchanan from Meridian Audio Limited was voted in by the board to fill […]
Last week, Audinate introduced the Dante AVIO series of endpoint adapters that enable legacy analog and digital audio equipment to be networked to the Dante system. Starting at $129, the Dante AVIO series features six new adapters including line-in and line-out analog adapters, a bi-directional AES3/EBU adapter and a bi-directional stereo USB adapter. Each Dante AVIO adapter acts as a completely […]
The SDVoE Alliance today announced that Savant has joined the alliance as an adopting member and will demonstrate their new SDVoE-based IP Video product line at ISE 2018 (Amsterdam, Feb. 6-9, stand 5-U120). Savant IP Video products deliver 4K video over IP switching platform (including 4K/60 4:4:4 HDR) video distribution over IP with zero frame latency. As with all SDVoE products, it uses […]
dotstudioPRO announces that it is offering clients the ability to quickly launch channels for the Roku platform through Roku Direct Publisher. By submitting content through the dotstudioPRO platform to the Roku platform, content owners can launch a streaming channel in just days without entering a single line of code. These free channels can be found in the Roku Channel Store […]
If we’ve seen one trend over the last several years, it’s the customer’s increasing interest in using consumer and home technologies in their professional spaces. This week in Selling AV I talk about developing your strategy to address these questions in 2018. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Navori last year introduced a system-on-a-chip (SoC) development as the first digital signage software supplier to deliver a native Android media player built into Philips, Panasonic and Elo displays. At ISE 2018 (February 6-9, Amsterdam RAI), Navori will introduce its next proprietary SoC innovation, specially designed and globally certified for Samsung Tizen smart displays at […]
Panacast, a USB-based camera line from Altia Systems, used rAVe RADIO to detail their ISE Show plans – they will be in Amsterdam in Hall 13 Stand E115. Panacast’s USB cameras literally repack the need for any PTZ camera in a meeting or huddle room. And, it’s all demo’d here on a special video edition of Gary’s […]
Wallern (Austria), 18th January 2018 – Though a small country, Iceland’s stature in design tradition is mighty. Drawing upon that strong heritage, local AV specialist Luxor delivered an impressive audio-visual experience in UHD to the Tales from Iceland museum, in which everything from video to lighting is controlled using Avio, AV Stumpfl’s sophisticated, decentralised show […]
Mark Lachman, western regional sales manager at Audacy Wireless, a wireless lighting control company from Ideal Industries, speaks with me about this 4 year old companies success in the lighting control category. We discuss how Audacy’s different than the competition, advantages to their system vs. the competition, system capabilities, some things to come, and a […]
DVDO’s new TILE is a “universal wireless casting box” for both professional and commercial integrators. DVDO will also be demonstrating the TILE solution at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) February 6 – 9, 2018 in RAI Amsterdam in the Custom Home Europe, Stand #1N85. The DVDO TILE claims to simplify the process of wirelessly connecting multiple users to an […]
Extron just introduced a new generation of room scheduling solutions. The new TLS family of TouchLink Scheduling panels are designed to help ease integration and provide customers with powerful, dedicated panels for all their meeting space reservation needs. Right out of the box, TLS panels are ready to be customized with free Room Agent software and then to connect directly […]
San Fernando, CA (United States), 18 January 2018 – After lighting the band for nearly 13 years, experienced Irish LD Steven Douglas knows how to bring the best out of The Killers’ dynamic stage set. Now in the midst of the Wonderful Wonderful world tour, he has been exploring new dimensions and challenging perspectives by […]
Straubing, January 2018: As one of Ireland’s most successful musical exports, Celtic Woman received a rapturous welcome upon returning to Dublin for a sell-out homecoming show. As expectations ran high amongst the four piece vocal ensemble’s legion of fans, the challenge for front of house engineer Michael Manning was to achieve the best possible audio […]
Straubing, January 2018: Recently, the town of Bolton decided to upgrade the Albert Halls in the town hall complex to modern standards. The challenge was to provide modern performance quality while preserving the neoclassical architecture of the historic Victorian building. After a series of listening tests, Bolton’s Technical Management team chose Dynacord loudspeakers and power […]
EX-HDU is what Hall Research calls an economical HDMI and USB extender comprised of a single-gang wall plate sender and compatible receiver. The product uses a single Cat5/6 cable up to 200 feet long. HDMI audio is extracted and is provided both as analog stereo and multi-channel digital. The receiver can also be used to control other equipment by providing programmable […]
Smaller than your average smartphone, the new digital infrared wireless discussion system by TAIDEN is a low-profile microphone designed for boardrooms and videoconference spaces. The HCS-5335 product series, with gooseneck or boundary microphone options, is officially being introduced at the February ISE Show in Amsterdam in booth 3-C105. The solution is ultra-portable, with no equipment rack pieces. The infrared transmitter […]