InFocus Is Back – But Only From Ingram Micro

InFocus have announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. to market, promote, sell and support the entire portfolio of projectors and collaboration solutions. The InFocus Ingram Micro partnership will include the new JTouch 4.0 interactive displays and Mondopad 4.0 to channel partners throughout the U.S. “We are extremely happy to sign this new […]

InFocus Is Back – But Only From Ingram Micro

Horizontal Video Mirroring LinkLicense Upgrade Available for Extron SMP 111

Extron announced the immediate availability of the Horizontal Video Mirroring LinkLicense Upgrade for Extron SMP 111 Streaming Media Processors. This optional upgrade adds functionality that enhances and streamlines the recording of video/audio presentations. Horizontal Video Mirroring flips video content horizontally, which supports lightboard or other applications that require a reversal of video images (due to […]

Horizontal Video Mirroring LinkLicense Upgrade Available for Extron SMP 111

Nortek Security & Control LLC Announces BlueBOLT Mobile

Nortek Security & Control LLC, today announced that the new BlueBOLT Mobile, a mobile version of the company’s real-time, cloud-based power control and monitoring platform, is available for Apple and Android mobile devices. The new BlueBOLT 2.0 IP Power Management Platform pairs with Panamax and Furman power conditioners to minimize service calls with remote reboots […]

Nortek Security & Control LLC Announces BlueBOLT Mobile

Tascam Announces DR‑10L Micro Audio Recorder

Tascam has announced that it is bundling its black DR‑10L Micro Audio Recorder with a free full version of RX 7 Elements, iZotope’s audio repair and noise reduction tool. The DR-10L recorder and RX 7 Elements software together address common live production and recording challenges. The bundle can reduce stress while on location by helping […]

Tascam Announces DR‑10L Micro Audio Recorder

Fail Faster to Succeed Sooner

In order to deliver the highest value possible at scale and velocity to the house of worship market, your AV firm will need to learn how to fail faster and succeed sooner. ‘Failing faster’ may seem counter-intuitive because the idea of failing evokes strong, negative emotional responses. And failure is often seen as something to […]

Fail Faster to Succeed Sooner

How to Choose the Right Video Wall

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST FROM SAMSUNG PID By Chirag Shah Director, Marketing Large Displays, Samsung Display If you are interested in video walls, you do not want to miss this detailed yet easy-to-understand guide developed by the product engineers at Samsung Display. Once you’ve read through this video wall ebook, you’ll be equipped with […]

How to Choose the Right Video Wall

Sharp Ships Windows Collaboration Display With Microsoft Skype for Business

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced it’s shipping the world’s first Windows Collaboration Display (WCD) with Microsoft’s Skype for Business certification. The native 4K 70-inch is integrated with Microsoft Azure Digital Twins to monitor collaboration spaces. The Sharp Windows Collaboration Display is marketed as the world’s first large-format interactive display to achieve […]

Sharp Ships Windows Collaboration Display With Microsoft Skype for Business

Extron Launches DTP2 CrossPoint 82

Extron just launched DTP2 CrossPoint 82, an 8×2 presentation matrix switcher that provides video scaling, switching and integration features. With a maximum data rate of 18 Gbps, the DTP2 CrossPoint 82 supports video resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 chroma sampling and is HDCP 2.2 compliant. The DTP2 CrossPoint matrix switcher incorporates Extron-patented Vector 4K […]

Extron Launches DTP2 CrossPoint 82

rAVe Went to #NYDSW. Here’s What We Saw.

New York Digital Signage Week (NYDSW), held October 14-18 of this year, was 40 events and more than 100 speakers and 4,500 attendees excited to immerse themselves into the world of digital signage in the year 2019. Seven years into the event’s first showcase in 2012, NYDSW has grown proportionally; this year, it was sponsored […]

rAVe Went to #NYDSW. Here’s What We Saw.

Timecode Systems Merges With Atomos

Timecode Systems and Atomos have announced the two companies are merging. Together, Timecode Systems and Atomos are building tightly integrated multi-camera workflow solutions that unify all recording devices on set, allowing these devices to work together more cohesively. This allows production teams to experience, for the first time, the full impact of truly collaborative video […]

Timecode Systems Merges With Atomos

Chief Ships Tempo Series Flat Panel Floor Support System

Chief is now shipping the Tempo Series Flat Panel Floor Support System. Dubbed the AVSFSS, it allows quick flat panel installation by using the floor to support the weight instead of the wall. This eliminates the need for wall inspection and remediation, which saves time and money, particularly across enterprise rollouts. Chief engineers created a […]

Chief Ships Tempo Series Flat Panel Floor Support System

Digital Signage Expo 2020 Registration Now Open

DSE 2020 registration is now open. DSE will be held March 31 – April 3, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. DSE 2020 offers more than 100 educational opportunities, including 12 pre- and post-show events, 21 industry-specific peer networking luncheon round-tables, 32 general conference sessions, 52 free on-floor workshops and a program of study […]

Digital Signage Expo 2020 Registration Now Open

Marketing Barometers for AV Sales

Ask any AV firm’s marketing team this question: “How consistently do we create deliverables that have a significant impact on our AV business?” The answers to that question will frequently reveal a focus on activities (deliverables) instead of business outcomes (such as ROI). The reason there’s such a disconnect between what’s asked for and what’s […]

Marketing Barometers for AV Sales

Bose Professional DesignMax Family Loudspeakers Now Shipping

Bose Professional announced it is shipping the DesignMax family of loudspeakers. The speakers have begun shipping in Europe and will be available in the USA in November. DesignMax includes 10 loudspeakers and two subwoofers — there are ceiling- and surface-mounted options available in either black or white. Designers can tailor DesignMax to fit applications of […]

Bose Professional DesignMax Family Loudspeakers Now Shipping

Two Atlona Omega Switchers Shipping Now

Atlona is shipping two new Atlona Omega switchers, including the AT-OME-MS42 4×2 matrix switcher with USB extension and the AT-OME-RX21 HDBaseT receiver and 4K/UHD scaler. Available on its own or bundled in the AT-OME-MS42-KIT with an AT-OME-EX-RX HDBaseT receiver, the OME-MS42 delivers exceptional performance and value for 4K/UHD presentation and video conferencing applications in small-to-medium […]

Two Atlona Omega Switchers Shipping Now

Elo I-Series 2.0 for Windows Announced

The Elo I-Series 2.0 for Windows, an enhanced version of Elo’s multi-purpose fixed-tablet form factor, was released this week. Built on Elo’s unified architecture, the new Elo I-Series 2.0 for Windows is designed with what they say is a higher level of security and enterprise infrastructure than most other collaboration boards. Available with either 15- […]

Elo I-Series 2.0 for Windows Announced

Eiki EM Series Wireless Conference System Announced

The Eiki EM Series Wireless Conference System has been announced. It’s made up of two microphones (the EMC02 chairman unit and the EMD02 delegate unit), the EMMU02 main processing unit, the EM63 directive antenna and the EM48 charger case. The Eiki EM Series Wireless Conference System uses the 2.4G wireless frequency, which employs 24-bit PCM […]

Eiki EM Series Wireless Conference System Announced

TASCAM BD‑MP1 Blu-ray Player and RC-1800 Remote Control Introduced

Tascam just launched the Tascam BD‑MP1 professional-grade Blu-ray player and a new remote control. The BD‑MP1 Blu-ray player includes HDCP support, power-on playback as well as protective user control options. The RC-W100 is a wall-mountable programmable remote controller that extends a sound reinforcement system where the Tascam MX-8A matrix mixer is at the center. Both […]

TASCAM BD‑MP1 Blu-ray Player and RC-1800 Remote Control Introduced

Crestron Mercury Update Announced

Crestron today announced a Crestron Mercury update for the tabletop meeting and UCC solution. Crestron says the new UI features a more modern-looking, cleaner design that provides users with a simpler experience, including more intuitive navigation. The redesigned UI will ship with all new Crestron Mercury units and is available for existing units via a […]

Crestron Mercury Update Announced

Elo 5553L 4K Interactive Display Announced

Elo announced the launch of the Elo 5553L 4K touch screen, a 55-inch interactive display and the latest addition to its 4K line. With a new design built for 24/7/365 use, the Elo 5553L is designed for interactive applications, including digital signage, self-service, corporate collaboration, whiteboarding and huddle rooms. Both the 65-inch display introduced in […]

Elo 5553L 4K Interactive Display Announced

Vivitek Launches Two New Models in Its DU7000Z Laser Projector Series

Vivitek has launched two new projects as part of its DU7000Z laser projector series, including the DU7295Z and the DU7098Z. The DU7295Z is spec’d at 9,000 lumens with a WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, while the DU7098Z provides 7,000 lumens at the same resolution. Both are maintenance-free laser projectors, are specified to display Rec. 709 color space […]

Vivitek Launches Two New Models in Its DU7000Z Laser Projector Series

QSC Now Shipping Attero Tech Synapse D32Mi

The QSC Attero Tech Synapse D32Mi networked audio interface is now shipping. QSC has also released a supporting update to uniFY Control Panel software. This newest model in the Synapse series of 1U rack-mount network audio interfaces provides 32 mic/line analog inputs with microphone preamps and Dante/AES67 connectivity, including up to 24-bit, 96 kHz analog-to-Dante […]

QSC Now Shipping Attero Tech Synapse D32Mi

Epson Pro L20000UNL Projector Ships

The Epson Pro L20000UNL, its new WUXGA (1920×1200) large-venue laser projector with 20,000 lumens brightness, is now shipping. The Epson Pro L20000UNL is expanding Epson’s large venue Pro L laser projector lineup. The Pro L20000UNL features interchangeable interface boards, a sealed light engine and optical unit and compatibility with Epson’s current lens family to allow […]

Epson Pro L20000UNL Projector Ships

5G and Wi-Fi 6: New Wireless Technologies Offer Advantages for AV

Two new wireless technologies are offering potentially important advantages for the audiovisual industry. 5G and Wi-Fi 6 have slowly become released and used over the past year. These technologies will both continue to spread in 2020 and beyond. Many of us have likely heard of 5G as it’s been regularly in the news over the […]

5G and Wi-Fi 6: New Wireless Technologies Offer Advantages for AV

Kramer VP-424C Digital Scaler Debuts

The Kramer VP-424C, a digital scaler for HDMI and USB-C signals, just debuted. The unit upscales or downscales the selected video signal to resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) at a maximum data rate of 18Gbps (6 Gbps per graphic channel). The user selects the HDMI or USB-C input and the scaled output is sent to […]

Kramer VP-424C Digital Scaler Debuts

Samsung and Chase Center: A Partnership That Creates the Ultimate Fan Experience

Experience and engagement. These are two words often thrown around in our industry, and more often than not, we accept them without thinking about what they really mean. What type of AV technology provides an experience? And what does it take for us to become engaged in what we see on a display?  These were […]

Samsung and Chase Center: A Partnership That Creates the Ultimate Fan Experience

SnapAV Launches Pakedge RT-3100 Gigabit Router

SnapAV just launched the Pakedge RT-3100 Gigabit Router designed for 1G WAN-to-LAN throughput, with customizable firewall settings and built-in BakPak remote monitoring for connected devices. The RT-3100 Router brings quick setup, pressure-tested reliability and performance for the custom install channel including residential, light commercial and builder communities. The RT-3100 is engineered to deliver up to […]

SnapAV Launches Pakedge RT-3100 Gigabit Router

The Rise of the Cloud and Networked Software and the Realities of Embedded Infrastructure

“It’s all going to be in the cloud” — that’s what researchers seem to be saying to the whole AV/IT world. Let’s dive into the hardware vs. software debate, for things are not always what they seem. Indeed, technologies like digital signage storage/retrieval and security archives are already on or are migrating to some conglomeration […]

The Rise of the Cloud and Networked Software and the Realities of Embedded Infrastructure

Vaddio RoboSHOT PTZ Cameras Now Integrated With Echo360

Vaddio has confirmed that all RoboSHOT PTZ cameras equipped with RTSP streaming work with Echo360 to record video directly into the higher education video platform. With Vaddio Echo360 IP camera support, instructors can now use any Vaddio camera that supports RTSP streaming to record video in the Echo360 platform. Cameras connect to the Echo360 platform […]

Vaddio RoboSHOT PTZ Cameras Now Integrated With Echo360

Barco Kindermann Lawsuit Dismissed

The Duesseldorf District Court (Germany) just issued a preliminary ruling on the Barco Kindermann lawsuit — you may recall that Barco sued Kinderman in 2018 for patent infringement of their ClickShare. After launching its Klick & Show product during ISE 2018, Barco entered a lawsuit against Kindermann claiming, “copied” their wireless sharing patent. Yesterday, the […]

Barco Kindermann Lawsuit Dismissed

VuWall2 Updated With Milestone, IHSE, KVM Integrations

VuWall today announced an update to its flagship video wall control and collaboration platform, VuWall2, including colored borders and color detection, support for the Milestone XProtect unified security platform, further integration with the IHSE Draco tera matrix and extended KVM support of IP sources. VuWall2 boosts operational awareness and productivity with new colored borders around […]

VuWall2 Updated With Milestone, IHSE, KVM Integrations

UCC MXL Microphones Division Announced

Marshall Electronics has decided to set up a new UCC division of its MXL microphones team (known as the UCC MXL division) for the collaboration industry. According to Marketwatch, the UCC market size is expected to double by 2025, reaching $60 Billion. The new UCC MXL division of Marshall Electronics is in charge of developing […]

UCC MXL Microphones  Division Announced