Barco will officially roll out its new immersive audio system for simulation this month. Using their IOSONO audio processor for immersive sound experiences, Barco will bring what it says is the same high fidelity to audio for simulation systems as it does for visualization. To make simulation systems approximate reality as closely as possible, you […]
One of the most important projects CEDIA complete each year in the CEDIA Government Affairs department is the Home Technology Professional Licensing & Regulatory Reference Directory. This unique member benefit serves as an overview of state codes for each of the 50 states in the U.S., as well as in the District of Colombia and […]
Did you know the attendees in a meeting get stressed when the equipment doesn’t work right – not just the presenter? They do… Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
On the fiction side of my blog (I still do write fiction when I’m not here) I wrote a recent vignette about a shopper purchasing some pre-peeled oranges in a grocery store. If you’re on social media you’ll likely have seen the photo of said oranges making the rounds as an example of our wasteful […]
We’ve all dealt with people who get more and more adamant, even as they get more and more wrong. Maybe it’s a coworker who swears up and down that they never got your TPS reports (even though you can see them sitting on their desk!). Maybe it’s a customer who tries to change the scope […]
By John J. Lupo Division Manager, North Florida, Dynamark Systems This is part one of a multi-part series of articles that will provide a solid understanding of the principles of sound and acoustics as it relates to design and construction of both public and private spaces. Parts 2-5 will cover decibels, STC ratings, soundproofing and […]
InfoComm is the year’s biggest commercial AV event. If you want to get the most of your time, bring a client. Listen to the Selling AV to find out why. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
A little over a month after announcing it is acquiring certain assets and assuming certain liabilities of International Audio Visual Inc. (IAVI), Almo Professional A/V today reported that the transition has been completed. As a result, Almo Corporation is now the largest privately-held professional audio video distributor in the industry and a $1.2B corporation. It […]
The Active Thermal Management Cool-rack is a 2U, four-fan temperature-controlled cooler for racks that are “in the open.” Factory set to go on and off at 90 and 85 degrees, these set points are easily changed using front panel push buttons. The temperature display adds a nice professional touch to this inexpensive (list $360.00) rack […]
Barco just launched a new family of solid-state (laser) projectors to the simulation market. This new family of laser-phosphor projectors will exist alongside their LED range. The F90 — the first projector to be launched in this family — is spec’d at 13,000 lumens and up to 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution. The F90 series was […]
Epson America just launched an HD Epson DC-13 document camera featuring HDMI connectivity — aimed at K-12 classrooms. The new portable document camera supports 1080p resolution and has a 16x digital zoom. The DC-13 is being marketed as a “cost effective” classroom solution and it includes a microscope adapter (compatible with both Windows and Mac […]
Grundorf Corporation just announced two new additions — the T4-WR-001A and T4-WR-002A — to the company’s Tour 4 Series line of cases designed for wireless microphone systems. Both models are 1RU systems with protective foam both above and beneath the single rack space where the wireless receiver is mounted while the front and rear lids […]
NEC Display recently announced the MultiSync E245WMi-BK wide-screen desktop monitor with LED backlighting. Using an AH-IPS panel, the E245WMi-BK is native 1920×1200 resolution and has a brightness spec of 250 cd/m2 and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. The display also features an optional mounting plate to secure a zero or thin client. The E245WMi-BK display includes […]
In case you haven’t heard, Barco spent the past couple of years building their new worldwide headquarters in Kortrijk, Belgium — right next to where they’d been for decades. Their official roll-out will come later this year, but in the meantime, here’s one-minute video (with a cool time-lapse) look at their new building. It’s worth […]
A week or so ago, I received a press release from Barco about a survey they did — it started, “9 in 10 office workers experience seriously elevated stress levels when dealing with troublesome technology during meetings.” Duh, right? Well, did you know that everyone’s stress level goes up when tech doesn’t work right — not just […]
Barco just published a study — with an accompanying infographic, that proves that everyone gets stressed when meeting technology doesn’t work well. We all know this, but now there’s proof! Check out the infographic here.
RTI has announced the availability of a two-way driver for Fusion Research’s Play-Fi music server. The new driver, developed by Fusion, allows integrators to incorporate their Play-Fi server into RTI automation systems. The Play-Fi server combines Fusion’s Ovation music server with DTS’ open platform Play-Fi technology. Specifically designed for the custom-integration channel, the server acts […]
Audinate will hold its sixth annual Dante AV Networking World education event during InfoComm 2016 — and, best of all, It’s FREE. The day-long workshop will feature in-depth training with two separate tracks: one for attendees that are new to Dante, and another for more experienced Dante users. Audinate will also introduce its new two […]
Join the Crew: Corey Moss, Katye McGregor Bennett, Johnny Mota, Victoria Barela, Justin Watts and Deron Pinchback as they welcome their guests: Jeremy Caldera – Lead Audiovisual Design Engineer at Zdi Kelly Perkins – Marketing and Communications Manager at AVI Systems HiPhi Phil Cordell – Director of Engineering at M3 Technology Group Hope Roth (on a call-in) – […]
Although it’s verity has long since been debunked, there’s a popular adage about how during the height of the Cold War and the Space Race, NASA spent millions developing a ballpoint pen that could write in zero gravity, while Soviet Cosmonauts just used a pencil. Regardless, the moral of the story as I’ve always applied […]
Video Devices will demo a new set of PIX-E Series 4K recording field monitors and accessories at InfoComm 2016 (Booth C6443). Video Devices will show two new features including an integrated H.264 codec and the ability to simultaneously recording and edit-ready Apple ProRes file and a much smaller size H.264 MP4 file. Universally supported for […]
BenQ America today introduced the latest addition to its Colorific home entertainment projector lineup, the MH530. The MH530 is native 1920×1080, has SmartEco technology, 3D functionality and HDMI connectivity. The MH530 is spec’d to have 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 3,200 ANSI lumens of brightness. The BenQ SmartEco technology uses what they call dynamic power saving […]
Neets just announced it is shipping its new Neets Audio Preamplifier, Neets Audio Amplifier and Neets Rack Shelf. The Neets Audio Preamplifier is a network controlled audio preamplifier controlled through LAN or RS-232. The Preamplifier adds additional RS-232 and I/O ports for expansion of the AV system and integrates with Neets and 3rd party control […]
Futuresource Consulting has published its latest quarterly Worldwide (WW) Projector Market report, and one of the key findings is that the market’s value decline continues to rapidly outpace volume – leading to fears that certain vendors will struggle to maintain a presence in the mainstream market. In Q1 2016 the WW projector market declined 3 […]
Cobalt Digital today announced updates and additions to the popular Blue Box Group (BBG) family of fiber-interface converter boxes. MK2 is the second generation of fiber optic BBG units. MK2 supports Cobalt’s BBGConfig software for setup and status-monitoring over USB and includes the following throwdown fiber-conversion products: BBG-EO-MK2 Single 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI/MADI Transmit BBG-OE-MK2 Single 3G/HD/SD-SDI/ASI/MADI Receive […]
For the past couple columns I have been writing about the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). ITIL is a set of best practices for managing technology services. In my last column, I addressed the first cycle in the process, Service Strategy. For the people who like the hands on work more than the “big picture” […]
Nureva will exhibit at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 8-10. The company’s booth, N2847, is will showcase multiple configurations of the Nureva Span system alongside the company’s newest products (to be announced prior to the show). Nureva continues to actively build a network of value-added dealers and distributors to promote and sell its […]
Fulcrum Acoustic just introduced the FLS115 Subcardioid Subwoofer, a companion to the FL283 Subcardioid Line Array. The FLS115 is designed for large venues, including performing arts centers, houses of worship, sporting facilities and nightclubs. Using Fulcrum’s Passive Cardioid Technology, the FLS115 claims to reduce excessive rear low frequency radiation without the need for additional drivers, […]
The Aurora DXP-62 is a presentation scaler/switcher that takes HDMI, VGA, component (YPbPr) and composite inputs scaling all up to 1900×1200 HD resolution output. It accepts up to four HDMI inputs and two VGA/YPbP/composite inputs and scales all of them and send the output to both an HDMI and an HDBaseT output simultaneously. The HDBaseT […]
PreSonus is shipping its new ULT-series active loudspeakers, which combine their widest horizontal dispersion with a focused vertical dispersion for an ultra-long throw. PreSonus says the result is even coverage throughout the space, enabling the audience to hear clearly wherever they are. Designed for both mobile use and permanent installations by PreSonus’ WorxAudio commercial loudspeaker […]
Clockaudio just introduced a new combination product, the CCRM4000-C303W-RF Retractable, Motorized Ceiling Tri- Element Hanging microphone array. Designed for audio or video conferencing, the new product offers consultants, integrators and designers a new option when specifying hanging microphones that need to be completely retractable. The CCRM4000-C303W-RF is optimized for speech intelligibility and features the same […]
Bose Professional announced that the F1 Model 812 Passive Flexible Array loudspeaker is now shipping. This new passive loudspeaker, along with a powered model introduced in 2015, are the first loudspeakers offering “FLEX array technology.” The ability to configure the array into four unique shapes lets installers focus sound to target listening areas, offering exceptional […]