Selling AV — Episode 61: Cold Calling

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Selling AV — Episode 61: Cold Calling

NanoLumens ENGAGE Series LED Display Installed at New UFC Corporate Campus

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, August 15, 2017 — When UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, designed its new, global corporate campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, they wanted every inch of the campus, which includes its state-of-the-art UFC Performance Institute, to amplify the global brand’s image as a world-class organization. One of the most critical notable […]

NanoLumens ENGAGE Series LED Display Installed at New UFC Corporate Campus

Wisycom Kicks Into High Gear for 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

MOSCOW, AUGUST 22, 2017 – When eight of the world’s best soccer teams went to Russia for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, Alexander Knatz, audio engineer for TV Skyline, was pitch-side at Moscow’s Otkritie Arena to ensure seamless IFB coverage of the venue’s matches for the two-week long tournament. Knatz relied on a selection of […]

Wisycom Kicks Into High Gear for 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

Peerless-AV Introduces New All-in-One Kiosk Powered by BrightSign

Peerless-AV has introduced a new All-in-One kiosk powered by BrightSign. Featuring a new design with lean frames and a small footprint, the All-in-One Kiosk offers a complete digital signage solution for any indoor application setting – from corporate to retail to hospitality. Powered by a BrightSign Built-In Digital Signage Module, the All-in-One Kiosk delivers flawless Full HD 1080p60 single video decoding, HTML support, […]

Peerless-AV Introduces New All-in-One Kiosk Powered by BrightSign

Prysm Activates Co-browsing, Wireless Screen Sharing with Google Cast and Annotation

Prysm today unveiled its Summer ’17 software release featuring the general availability of its co-browsing functionality wireless screen sharing with Google Cast and a refreshed annotation experience. Today’s announcement supports the company’s commitment to provide enterprises with the right tools and experiences to drive employee efficiency and productivity. Specifics of the summer ’17 release include: Co-browsing experience: Short for collaborative browsing, this feature […]

Prysm Activates Co-browsing, Wireless Screen Sharing with Google Cast and Annotation

Jazz Guitarist Nobuki Takamen Plays With Sommer Cable

New York City, August 2017 – Jazz guitar favorite Nobuki Takamen has embraced Sommer Cable’s new SC Spirit LLX, designed specifically for guitar. “This is truly the best guitar cable I’ve ever used,” says Takamen about the extremely low capacitance and optimum flexibility of the new cable. Guitarist/composer Nobuki Takamen was born in Hiroshima, Japan. Jazz historian […]

Jazz Guitarist Nobuki Takamen Plays With Sommer Cable

NSCA’s Second Annual Pivot to Profit to Be Held in Chicago

The second annual Pivot to Profit event, hosted by NSCA, PSA Security and SYNNEX, is attracting big names in technology. These companies want to teach integrators how to “pivot” to take advantage of new revenue opportunities Pivot to Profit will take place on Sept. 28-29, 2017, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center Chicago O’Hare. Keynote speaker James […]

NSCA’s Second Annual Pivot to Profit to Be Held in Chicago

Extron Ships 4K Twisted Pair Scaling Receiver for XTP Systems

Extron has announced the immediate availability of the XTP SR HD 4K scaling receiver featuring Extron Vector 4K scaling technology for uncompromised image quality. It is HDCP 2.2 compliant and enables extension of 4K video up to 330 feet (100 meters) over one shielded CATx cable. The XTP SR HD 4K receiver joins the other shipping XTP 4K twisted pair products […]

Extron Ships 4K Twisted Pair Scaling Receiver for XTP Systems

Somfy to Show New Interior and Exterior Motorized Window Covering Solutions at CEDIA 2017

Somfy Systems will showcase innovative solutions at CEDIA Expo 2017 to integrate motorized window coverings and offer end users the best smart home experience. While Somfy has powered exterior products for 45 years, 2017 is the first year Somfy will display them at Booth #3815. A 16 foot tower allows integrators to discover the power of Somfy and […]

Somfy to Show New Interior and Exterior Motorized Window Covering Solutions at CEDIA 2017

TASCAM’s US-1×2 Interface Delivers Pro-Quality Mobile Recording

The newest member of TASCAM‘s U.S. series of USB 2.0 recording interfaces, the US-1×2 delivers high-quality, 24-bit, 96 kHz desktop recording at an amazingly low price point. An excellent choice for singer/songwriters, podcasters and small home studios, the compact US-1×2 interface is highly portable and can be USB bus-powered for mobile operation with a Mac or Windows laptop. A secondary 5 […]

TASCAM’s US-1×2 Interface Delivers Pro-Quality Mobile Recording

Rants and rAVes — Episode 636: Peerless-AV Talks CEDIA Debuts & Fundraiser Party

Peerless-AV will use CEDIA 2017 to debut some new outdoor TV’s, a new addition to their Peer-Air family of products and to raise a little money for charity. Gary was joined by Peerless-AV’s Managing Director, Earl Naegele  today on his podcast who not only talked about their participation in their Queen of Hearts fundraiser, but also their new UV492 49” 4K […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 636: Peerless-AV Talks CEDIA Debuts & Fundraiser Party

Vendor Support For Dealer Show Booths

One of the marketing efforts that AV firms engage in to reach more clients is exhibiting at promotional shows: Buying a booth at the show to promote their services. When we talk about the promotional shows that dealers participate in, we’re most commonly talking about consumer shows. That includes home shows. Renovation shows. Home shows. […]

Vendor Support For Dealer Show Booths

Xantech Ships New EX Series High-Speed HDMI Cables with X-GRIP Technology

Xantech just started shipping its EX Series High-Speed HDMI Cables with X-GRIP Technology.  Xantech’s line of piano-gloss finished connectors – available in .7 m, 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 3m, and 4m lengths have their patented X-GRIP Technology to resist up to 10 pounds of pull force to keep cables securely in place.  With support for all current HDMI features – including HDR, 18Gbps […]

Xantech Ships New EX Series High-Speed HDMI Cables with X-GRIP Technology

New Entry Sensor from Fibaro Adds Temperature Monitoring and Enhanced Design Options

FIBARO is now shipping the Door/Window Sensor 2, a Z-Wave Plus certified smart home device. A slim smart sensor that can be installed on any door, window, gate or set of blinds in the home or office, Door/Window Sensor 2 can be connected to Fibaro’s Home Center ecosystem or a Z-Wave hub and accessed through the accompanying smart app […]

New Entry Sensor from Fibaro Adds Temperature Monitoring and Enhanced Design Options

CEDIA Introduces New Tools to Help Integrators Market Certifications

CEDIA has created a new set of tools to help integrators market their certifications to both homeowners and to their fellow industry professionals. Part of the new tool kit that CEDIA has emailed to all certified professionals is a new set of CEDIA Certification logos for all levels of certification including: CEDIA Electronic Systems Certified (ESC), CEDIA Certified Technician (ESC-T), […]

CEDIA Introduces New Tools to Help Integrators Market Certifications

GLP JDC1 Hybrid LED Strobe Includes Pixel Mapping

GLP’s new JDC1 hybrid LED strobe creates a new class of strobe that goes way beyond the standard definition of a hybrid. Fundamentally, the JDC1 has been designed in three sections, which can be controlled independently or as a complete synchronized unit. The fixture itself contains a traditional single tube element with an incredible clear, bright, white output, derived from […]

GLP JDC1 Hybrid LED Strobe Includes Pixel Mapping

Extron Intros New HDMI 4K/60 DTP2 Receivers

Extron Electronics has introduced the DTP2 R 212 and the DTP2 R 212 SA, two new next generation DTP2 Series switcher/receivers with new performance and capabilities. Both models feature DTP2 inputs designed to work with Extron DTP‑enabled products for distribution of HDMI, audio, and bidirectional RS232 and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) […]

Extron Intros New HDMI 4K/60 DTP2 Receivers

Ferrofish A32 Dante AD/DA Converter Ships

Ferrofish announced that its new A32 Dante interface is now shipping. With a 368-channel capacity that supports AD/DA Dante, MADI and ADAT formats, the A32 Dante is designed for broadcast, live and installed sound environments. With its Dante networking capability and support for MADI and ADAT formats, the Ferrofish A32 Dante works in professional broadcast environments, complex AV installations and live sound productions. The […]

Ferrofish A32 Dante AD/DA Converter Ships

Point Source Audio Now Shipping New Microphones with Built-in Backup

Point Source Audio (PSA) has announced it is now shipping the dual element microphones with built-in backup. The CO2-8WL Dual Lavalier Microphone and the EO-8WR Dual Earmount Microphone are patent pending and claim to be the world’s first fully redundant microphones with dual factory-matched elements. The dual microphones incorporate matched frequency and sensitivity elements in a single housing to ensure consistent audio quality from either source. Two […]

Point Source Audio Now Shipping New Microphones with Built-in Backup

Amazon to Present Sponsored Keynote on Thursday at CEDIA 2017

CEDIA has announced that Amazon will present a sponsored Keynote on Thurs., Sept. 7 at CEDIA 2017. Sarah Zenz, General Manager of Amazon’s Smart Home Services business, will share how Amazon is helping customers take advantage of Smart Home experiences and supporting the business of CEDIA home technology professionals. Here’s our take on her and the keynote. The keynote will […]

Amazon to Present Sponsored Keynote on Thursday at CEDIA 2017

New Audio Expansion Interface Adds 16 Outputs to DMP 128 Plus Audio DSP Processors

Extron just launched a new AXI 016, sixteen output audio expansion interface for DMP 128 Plus audio DSP systems. The AXI 016 connects to the EXP expansion port on the DMP 128 Plus, transforming the matrix from an eight-output device into a 24 output device. Since all of the high performance, low-latency DSP processing occurs within the attached DMP 128 […]

New Audio Expansion Interface Adds 16 Outputs to DMP 128 Plus Audio DSP Processors

DVEO Launches 4K Ultra HD H.265/HEVC Live Video Decoder & Server for Video Walls, Digital Signage & Production

DVEO will demo its new H.265/HEVC 4K Ultra HD video player this week. The Mavio 4K IP/IP: HEVC Live Out can be used as a single channel live HEVC 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160 resolution) video player or a 4 channel Full HD (1920×1080 RESOLUTION) video player. It ingests HD or H.265 based 4K compressed video files on to its local hard […]

DVEO Launches 4K Ultra HD H.265/HEVC Live Video Decoder & Server for Video Walls, Digital Signage & Production

TechLogix Debuts 18G 4:4:4 HDMI Over Twisted Pair Using HDBaseT

TechLogix Networx announced the release of their TL-TP40-HDC2 extender set. Designed to transmit 18G 4K@60 4:4:4 HDMI and HDR up to 130 feet (40 meters) over standard twisted pair cable, it uses HDBaseT technology. The inout is HDMI and audio and the output is UTP and uses an external power supply. With built-in bi-directional IR […]

TechLogix Debuts 18G 4:4:4 HDMI Over Twisted Pair Using HDBaseT

AVI Systems Acquires Dascom Systems Group

AVI Systems announced its plans to acquire Dascom Systems Group, a full-service integrator of IPTV services, including IP networking, video, applications and integration. AVI Systems will operate the company as Dascom Systems Group from its Saint Paul, Minnesota location, and will retain all employees. “We have been interested in Dascom for many years,” says AVI […]

AVI Systems Acquires Dascom Systems Group

ViewSonic Ships ViewBoard UHD 4K Interactive Flat Panel Displays

ViewSonic is now shipping the latest in its ViewBoard family of interactive flat panel displays. The ViewSonic IFP50 Series includes the IFP6550 (65-inch), IFP7550 (75-inch) and IFP8650 (86-inch) interactive flat panels with UHD 4K (3840×2160) resolution and 20-point touch screen for collaborative experiences. The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP50 series are built with a 20-point touch-enabled panel, […]

ViewSonic Ships ViewBoard UHD 4K Interactive Flat Panel Displays

BrightSign-enabled 3D Projection Mapping Brings New Exhibition to Life at the Leo Baeck Institute in New York

The Stolen Heart Video Map is the signature element of the small but impactful exhibition “Stolen Heart: The Theft of Jewish Property in Berlin’s Historic Center, 1933–1945.” The exhibition and three-dimensional projection map designed by C&G Partners tracks the theft of Jewish homes and business by the Nazis during the Third Reich in Berlin. Stolen […]

BrightSign-enabled 3D Projection Mapping Brings New Exhibition to Life at the Leo Baeck Institute in New York

NanoLumens Hits the Jackpot with Nixel Series Progressive Meter Displays

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, August 8, 2017 — NanoLumens, award-winning creators of uniquely compelling interactive LED visualization solutions, today announced the market introduction of its new next-generation Nixel Series™ Progressive Meter Displays. The new line of displays is perfect for casino signs, table displays and slot & progressive bonusing meters, according to NanoLumens Vice President of Sales, […]

NanoLumens Hits the Jackpot with Nixel Series Progressive Meter Displays

Coretronic Acquires British Image Processing Company Calibre

Coretronic of Taiwan, one of the largest projector manufacturers in the world, has completed the acquisition of Calibre, a privately held British image processing technology manufacturer based in Bradford, Yorkshire, UK. The acquisition of Calibre expands Coretronic’s technology capability by the addition of Calibre’s range of HQUltra image processing technology and in-house R&D capabilities. Coretronic […]

Coretronic Acquires British Image Processing Company Calibre

FSR Ships Two New Economical Additions to Its Open-Style Project Wall Box Line

FSR is now shipping its recently-introduced PWB-320 and PWB-323 Open-Style Project Wall Boxes. The units, which were unveiled at the InfoComm in Orlando, Fla. in June, extend the company’s wall box line of solutions. These economical, large open wall boxes designed to fit 16” on center stub bays simplify audiovisual and IT installations by providing […]

FSR Ships Two New Economical Additions to Its Open-Style Project Wall Box Line

USB-C: Powering Macbooks Today, AV Tomorrow

The latest Macbook uses a USB-C port for both power and USB communications, and rumors are that the iPhone 8 will also switch over to the USB-C. Wait…what!? Yup, just when you finally got everything you own converted to the one cable style it’s going to change, but this time you may be a little […]

USB-C: Powering Macbooks Today, AV Tomorrow

Sound Masking Solution for Conference Facilities at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Jubilee Library is the main public library in Brighton and forms the centrepiece of the Jubilee square development in central Brighton. Opened in 2005 by the Princess Royal, Jubilee Library stands at the heart of a multi-million pound scheme for redevelopment of a forty year old brownfield site and was recognised at the time of […]

Sound Masking Solution for Conference Facilities at Jubilee Library, Brighton

Atomos Sumo and Shogun Studio Monitor-Recorders win new friends in Broadcast

The latest Atomos Sumo 19 combined monitor and recorder got its first trial in a broadcast environment at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Hungary last month. Young athletes from 50 countries competed in 130 events, which were broadcast live across Europe both on TV and online. A televised highlight show also ran every day […]

Atomos Sumo and Shogun Studio Monitor-Recorders win new friends in Broadcast