TASCAM Model 16 Ships

The new TASCAM Model 16 all-in-one mixing studio takes live multi-track recording to an affordable new level. The Model 16 is a compact mixing console that fits comfortably in a rehearsal studio, house of worship, home studio or any production environment where recording quality is paramount and space is limited. The TASCAM Model 16 is […]

TASCAM Model 16 Ships

PreSonus Drops New PX-1 and PM-2 Mics

PreSonus is now shipping two new microphones designed specifically for recording applications. The new PreSonus PX-1 large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic is designed for recording vocals, guitar, podcasts and more. A large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone, the PX-1 features a 1-inch (25 millimeter), gold-sputtered capsule designed to provide exceptional clarity throughout its frequency response range. The PM-2 […]

PreSonus Drops New PX-1 and PM-2 Mics

The End of the Beginning

It’s all going to be in the cloud — that’s what the researchers seem to be saying to the whole AV/IT world. 
Certainly technologies like digital signage storage and retrieval and a lot of security archive are already on or migrating to cloud or some hybrid of the cloud based platforms. The reality is perhaps […]

The End of the Beginning

Salt Mines, Key Chains and Media: Three Things AV Should Know About HDCP

It’s dark, cramped and dry.  A single elevator slides more than 600 feet underground creaking to a stop to deliver a solitary visitor and their payload ⁠— a locked case carrying an original 35 mm print. What’s in that case? The original celluloid print of Star Wars? Something more modern like Christopher Nolan’s 35 mm […]

Salt Mines, Key Chains and Media: Three Things AV Should Know About HDCP

AVIXA Just Launched the BEST THING EVER – the AV Experience Awards

AVIXA just announced the launch of the AV Experience Awards program to recognize the innovative integration of content, space and audiovisual technology to enrich experiences. The AV Experience Awards program celebrates the ability of AV technology to expand human capabilities, or to excite, inspire or enhance an experience across diverse markets and industries. The program’s […]

AVIXA Just Launched the BEST THING EVER – the AV Experience Awards

ATEN Enters AV Management Market

ATEN Technology just launched Unizon, a server-based software to manage, monitor and control ATEN AV installs. Once ATEN Unizon is installed on the client server, users can access the software remotely through Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge/Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari and other mainstream web browsers. ATEN Unizon allows AV/IT administrators to schedule tasks by batch […]

ATEN Enters AV Management Market

1 Beyond Debuts AutoTracker 3 Camera with NDI Connectivity

1 Beyond has announced the 1 Beyond AutoTracker 3 camera with NDI to allow for automatic presenter tracking in AV-over-IP workflows. NewTek’s NDI technology is an IP technology that allows the camera to provide video streams that can be viewed by NDI compatible software or hardware devices anywhere on the same network. Only a single […]

1 Beyond Debuts AutoTracker 3 Camera with NDI Connectivity

Axiom ML1 Audio Module Ships

Attero Tech is shipping the Axiom ML1, the latest product in its Axiom series of audio extension I/O modules. The new Axiom ML1 provides extension of analog mic- and line-level audio sources in a single-gang, Decora-style wallplate. Its combo XLR and ¼-inch input connector accepts dynamic microphones, with 40 dB of adjustable gain and offers […]

Axiom ML1 Audio Module Ships

Harbinger Drops M100-BT and M200-BT Portable PAs

Harbinger Pro Audio’s new M100-BT and M200-BT portable PA systems are complete transportable sound systems. Both PA systems feature powered mixers with a variety of inputs, including stereo Bluetooth input, channel EQ and 800 watt (peak) stereo power amplifiers that deliver a big, clear, full-range, best-in-class sound and plenty of power for large spaces. Custom […]

Harbinger Drops M100-BT and M200-BT Portable PAs

Camplex Debuts a 4K HDMI SFP Fiber Extender with EDID and RS232

Camplex has introduced a new fiber 4K/2K HDMI extender for use with SFP modules that features automatic EDID and RS232 bi-directional passthrough and is HDCP 2.2 compatible. The CMX-FMCH001 18 Gigabit fiber extender sends a standard copper-based HDMI signal up to 4K@60Hz via SFP modules (not included) with a maximum distance of 37 miles over […]

Camplex Debuts a 4K HDMI SFP Fiber Extender with EDID and RS232

ZeeVee Does Dante in ZyPer4K Line

  ZeeVee has announced support for Dante in the 10G AV-over-IP SDVoE-based ZyPer4K AV decoder. The ZeeVee ZyPer4K decoder enable users to route any audio source within a ZyPer4K deployment to a Dante network. Dante audio over IP includes support for features such as “human” readable names for all connected devices, automatic device discovery, one-click […]

ZeeVee Does Dante in ZyPer4K Line

Stealth and Harman Partner, Deliver Hidden JBL Conceal Series Loudspeakers

Invisible loudspeaker developer Stealth Acoustics has announced a partnership with HARMAN Luxury Audio to co-develop and launch a new series of concealed loudspeakers for residential custom audio applications. The new JBL Conceal Series loudspeakers combine patented Stealth Acoustics invisible loudspeaker innovations with JBL acoustic design. The JBL Conceal Series loudspeakers utilize Stealth’s patented transducer implementation […]

Stealth and Harman Partner, Deliver Hidden JBL Conceal Series Loudspeakers

Almo ProAV to Distribute WolfVision Cynap

Almo ProAV today announced a new distribution partnership with WolfVision, a company that specializes in presentation and collaboration solutions. As part of the distribution agreement, Almo is the first and only distributor of WolfVision’s Cynap Pure high-performance BYOD presentation system. WolfVision is showcasing Cynap Pure at the Almo Fall 2019 E4 Experiences, coming to the […]

Almo ProAV to Distribute WolfVision Cynap

The TRC-1480 from URC Just Became the Best Handheld Remote Control Ever

URC just debuted the TRC-1480 Handheld Remote with a push-to-talk voice control feature, a 2.4-inch touchscreen LCD including two-way metadata, hard buttons and an ergonomic design. The TRC-1480 features an integrated microphone for easy voice communication with Alexa or Siri (for Apple TV). The new TRC-1480, aimed at both HomeAV and ProAV applications, provides full […]

The TRC-1480 from URC Just Became the Best Handheld Remote Control Ever

URC Enters Architectural Speaker and Outdoor Speaker Markets

URC entered the architectural speaker market this week at the 2019 CEDIA Expo show. The new line consists of four models of in-ceiling speakers and a pair of outdoor speakers, all available mid-October. URC offers four models of in-ceiling speakers with this design. The flagship model SP-8EX features an 8-inch woven fiber cone woofer, a […]

URC Enters Architectural Speaker and Outdoor Speaker Markets

LG Launches Native 4K Projector Line with Two Models

LG Electronics USA introduced a new LG CineBeam 4K UHD projector (yes, native 3840×2160) for only $1,799 that’s aimed at home theaters. With a compact design, the HU70LA LG CineBeam LED Projector is DLP-based and spec’d at 1,500 ANSI lumens and a colorimetry of 92 percent of the DCI-P3 color space. The HU70LA uses a […]

LG Launches Native 4K Projector Line with Two Models

Kramer Details VP-551X 10-Port 18G 4K Presentation Scaler/Switcher

Kramer Electronics’ VP-551X is a scaler/switcher for 4K@60 (4:4:4) HDMI, VGA and composite video signals. The VP-551X scales the video and provides options to use the embedded HDMI audio or breakout audio from one of ten analog audio input signals. After processing and scaling, the embedded AV signal is sent to the HDMI and the […]

Kramer Details VP-551X 10-Port 18G 4K Presentation Scaler/Switcher

Middle Atlantic Intros Forward, Tools for Speeding Up Rack-Building

Middle Atlantic Products launched this week Forward, a family of installation solutions that are aimed at speeding up and simplifying the building or AV gear racks. With Forward’s new rackrail, integrators can go without a drill and install the family’s blank and vent panels, cable management, lighting and other rack solutions without tools, completing the […]

Middle Atlantic Intros Forward, Tools for Speeding Up Rack-Building

Mackie Upgrades ProFX Series

Mackie today announced the complete redesign of its ProFXv3 Professional Effects Mixers with USB. Now with Mackie’s Onyx mic preamps, GigFX Effects Engine, 2×4 24-bit / 192kHz USB recording and a new modern design. Not only are these great for live sound in clubs, bars and venues, they are the perfect choice for home studios, […]

Mackie Upgrades ProFX Series

Optoma’s CinemaX P1 Native 4K DLP Short Throw Laser Projector with Integrated Soundbar Ships

Optoma is now shipping its CinemaX P1 Smart 4K UHD Laser Cinema projector, which has an MSRP of $3,299. The 4K UHD Optoma CinemaX P1 projector integrates Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control capabilities and offers an ultra short throw distance package with an NuForce soundbar and Dolby Digital 2.0 support. At 22.1” wide, […]

Optoma’s CinemaX P1 Native 4K DLP Short Throw Laser Projector with Integrated Soundbar Ships

Roland’s 4XCamera Maker App Debuts 

Roland just launched the 4XCamera Maker App, an iOS-based camera app to shoot, edit and publish videos without needing expensive camera equipment or a computer. The full editing functionality of 4XCamera Maker is available through a small in-app purchase. Roland GO:MIXER and GO:MIXER Pro users can connect their GO:MIXER to the app for full editing functionality […]

Roland’s 4XCamera Maker App Debuts 

Is Barco Buying Unilumin? I Believe It’s Just a Matter of Time 

Barco just announced a strategic collaboration with Unilumin, a listed Chinese company that’s an LED manufacturer. Barco says it’s engaged in a wide-ranging partnership with Unilumin to secure a supply of LED display components, which allows broader penetration in its core markets with differentiated Barco LED visualization hardware and software solutions. But, isn’t it logical they will […]

Is Barco Buying Unilumin? I Believe It’s Just a Matter of Time 

Eiki Intros EK-308U and EK-309W UCC Projectors

Eiki International just launched the EK-308U and EK-309W projectors, which are aimed at meeting rooms. Using 3LCD, both the EK-308U and EK-309W are specified at 6,000 ANSI Lumens of brightness, with the EK-308U at WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution and the EK-309W at WXGA (1280×800) resolution, both using a 4,000-hour lamp. Both the EK-308U and EK-309W feature […]

Eiki Intros EK-308U and EK-309W UCC Projectors

Bose Adds Accessory Line to Pro Products

Bose Professional is offering two new accessories for its portable products: a series of Play-Through Covers for the S1 Pro multi-position PA system and a carrying case for T4S and T8S ToneMatch mixers. These accessories were designed to serve the needs of the gigging musician and preserve the integrity of Bose portable systems night after […]

Bose Adds Accessory Line to Pro Products

Visix Debuts Kits and Templates to Digital Signage Services

Visix, Inc. now offers content packs and kits for their AxisTV Signage Suite content management system. These provide Visix software users with predesigned artwork and templates for digital signage messages and screen layouts in a variety of topics, styles and colors. Visix customers can mix and match templates from two packs that include background artwork […]

Visix Debuts Kits and Templates to Digital Signage Services

Dante Virtual Soundcard Brings Networked Audio to Virtual Machines

Audinate has announced the availability of Dante Virtual Soundcard for installation in virtual Windows environments using Type-1 hypervisors. This update is especially important for customers such as broadcasters, educators and corporate users that want to deploy Dante networked audio throughout data centers, studios, server clusters and campuses. Dante Virtual Soundcard interfaces directly with audio software […]

Dante Virtual Soundcard Brings Networked Audio to Virtual Machines

Almo Pro A/V Intros Zoom Rooms-Certified Bundles

Almo Professional A/V today announced it has joined forces with video communications leader Zoom to offer fully-kitted Zoom Rooms Hardware Bundles, all of which will be stocked and ready for shipping in the U.S. and Latin America, and designed to transform any area into a modern, easy-to-use power collaboration workspace. Almo has also entered a […]

Almo Pro A/V Intros Zoom Rooms-Certified Bundles

Christie Claims It Has the World’s First 4K DCI RGB Laser Projector with HDR

Christie just launched the Christie Eclipse, a 4K RGB pure laser projector featuring Christie RealLaser illumination with HDR — aimed at the ProAV market. According to Christie, the Eclipse is capable of a degree of detail and depth of color that has never been possible with any ProAV projection system. With true HDR, Christie Eclipse […]

Christie Claims It Has the World’s First 4K DCI RGB Laser Projector with HDR

Vaddio Ships HuddleSHOT UCC Camera with Mic and Speaker Array (Plus, a Hilarious Video)

Vaddio is now shipping its new HuddleSHOT Conferencing Camera. This all-in-one conferencing camera with integrated audio and an ultra-wide field of view(125-degree) is Vaddio’s newest solution optimized for huddle spaces and is clearly aimed directly at the Crestron Flex lineup. And, Vaddio has a creative video campaign — check it out here as it’s worth […]

Vaddio Ships HuddleSHOT UCC Camera with Mic and Speaker Array (Plus, a Hilarious Video)

VIDEO: Eliran Toren of MSolutions Talks About Why Signal Testing Is So Important for 4K

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST FROM MSolutions Eliran Toren of MSolutions talks with Sara Abrons at InfoComm 2019 about why signal testing so important for 4K. He overviews the MSolutions MS-TestPro HDBaseT Tester which is a handheld HDBaseT signal tester that empowers the installer or integrator test an HDBaseT connection with built-in monitoring, logging and […]

VIDEO: Eliran Toren of MSolutions Talks About Why Signal Testing Is So Important for 4K

Why AI Will Make Collaboration Experts of Us All

By Kelly Bousman Sr. Vice President, Marketing, AVI-SPL Editor’s note: Seventeen unified communications (UC), video and collaboration leaders from Fortune 500 and large enterprises met at AVI-SPL’s 2018 Customer Advisory Board (CAB) meeting and a subset of six CAB members met over three months in 2019, to envision AI’s role in improving collaboration and meetings. […]

Why AI Will Make Collaboration Experts of Us All

Sonance to Buy James Loudspeaker

Sonance, a 36-year-old audio company known for its architectural speakers, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire James Loudspeaker. James Loudspeaker, a provider of both residential and commercial audio solutions (an marine), was established in 1999 by “a group of dedicated audio engineers, craftsmen and entrepreneurs.” “We could not be more excited […]

Sonance to Buy James Loudspeaker