Vaddio Launches PrimeSHOT 20 HDMI High Definition PTZ Camera

After its debut at InfoComm 2018, Vaddio has now officially launched the new PrimeSHOT 20 HDMI Camera. With 1080p/60 image quality, PrimeSHOT 20 HDMI is designed to replace existing standard definition PTZ cameras or as an initial system upgrade. The PrimeSHOT 20 HDMI Camera is well-suited for large conference rooms, lecture halls and houses of […]

Vaddio Launches PrimeSHOT 20 HDMI High Definition PTZ Camera

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye to Lead AV-over-IP Panel, Teach Two Classes at Integrate in Australia

We will be heading to Sydney, Australia, next week to cover the entire Integrate Show — ANZ’s largest AV show. We have already set-up a show microsite here: rAVePubs.com/Integrate2018 and it’s populated with new product news and will, eventually, host the 500+ videos we will shoot on the show floor. Integrate is not a show […]

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye to Lead AV-over-IP Panel, Teach Two Classes at Integrate in Australia

Extron Intros 12G-SDI Distribution Amplifier

Extron has introduced the new DA4 12G HD‑SDI, a compact four‑output distribution amplifier for multi‑rate SDI digital video signals. It supports all common serial digital video data rates up to 11.88 Gbps, while passing HDR, embedded audio, and other ancillary data allowed by the SMPTE and ITU standards. Automatic input cable equalization adds up to […]

Extron Intros 12G-SDI Distribution Amplifier

Epson Ships PowerLite L-Series Laser Projectors

Epson today announced it is now shipping its new compact PowerLite L-Series laser projectors within the 4,500 — 6,000 lumen range. Weighing between 17 and 19 pounds, the PowerLite L-Series are aimed at installation in educational institutions, corporate spaces and houses of worship with high ambient lighting. Epson’s PowerLite L-Series laser projectors are spec’d for […]

Epson Ships PowerLite L-Series Laser Projectors

Zoom Leads Momentum Report for Video Conferencing

Out of 32 solution providers included in G2 Crowd’s 2018 Momentum Report for Video Conferencing, Zoom has received the highest satisfaction score of 100/100 and momentum score of 90/100, effectively making Zoom the leading pacesetter in the industry. The Satisfaction score is based on customer contentment in end-user product attributes, popularity, statistical significance (number of […]

Zoom Leads Momentum Report for Video Conferencing

Extron Intros IN1808 Series 4K/60 Presentation Switchers

Extron just introduced the new IN1808 Series of eight-input seamless presentation switchers with 18 Gbps support and 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 video scaling. They feature the Extron’s Vector 4K scaling engine with 30-bit internal video processing and inputs like DisplayPort, HDMI and DTP2 along with an assignable input loop-through and simultaneous HDMI and DTP2 outputs. These […]

Extron Intros IN1808 Series 4K/60 Presentation Switchers

Almo ProAV Announces 2018 Vendor Partner Awards

Almo ProAV has announced the recipients of its 2018 Almo Vendor Awards of Excellence. The awards were presented last week during the company’s national sales meeting gala held at the Baltimore Museum of Art, a major cultural destination recognized for dynamic exhibitions and educational and community outreach programs. “Vendor Awards of Excellence night is always […]

Almo ProAV Announces 2018 Vendor Partner Awards

Yamaha Microphone Control in the NEXUS System

Yamaha console users can now access Stage Tec‘s NEXUS system over IP in conjunction with the Dante interface. Yamaha consoles can control NEXUS microphone inputs and can use the NEXUS converters. With the TrueMatch microphone converter, NEXUS offers AD/DA converter technology at an internal resolution of 32-bits and a dynamic range of 158 dB (A), […]

Yamaha Microphone Control in the NEXUS System

Clear-Com Adds Functionality to FreeSpeak II Wireless

Clear-Com has released a software update to FreeSpeak II digital wireless intercom for live performance, theater and broadcast users. The firmware update provides new functionality, including text messaging and a new user interface, together with improved diagnostics and audio enhancements for 2.4GHz systems when used in complex radio environments. The new firmware, available to all […]

Clear-Com Adds Functionality to FreeSpeak II Wireless

Extron Debuts Larger 4K/60 HDMI Switchers with Ethernet Monitoring and Control

Extron has introduced two new high-performance HDMI switchers that support data rates up to 18 Gbps and signals up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 color sampling. The six-input SW6 HD 4K PLUS and the eight-input SW8 HD 4K PLUS are HDCP 2.2 compliant and support HDR, 12‑bit Deep Color, 3D and HD lossless audio formats. The […]

Extron Debuts Larger 4K/60 HDMI Switchers with Ethernet Monitoring and Control

According to New AVIXA Research, ProAV Market Still Growing

The corporate market continues to account for the largest segment of ProAV revenue. According to AVIXA’s Industry Outlook Trends and Analysis (IOTA), ProAV solutions for corporate office environments are expected to generate nearly $15 billion in revenue in the Americas in 2018. Growth is expected to be somewhat slower than the overall industry, at 1.5 […]

According to New AVIXA Research, ProAV Market Still Growing

Audionamix Releases IDC: Instant Dialogue Cleaner

Audionamix just released the IDC: Instant Dialogue Cleaner plug-in, its first real-time, cloudless solution that uses deep neural network (DNN) artificial intelligence to automatically clean up speech. IDC features unique and effective dialogue cleaning technology through a interface, offering cleanup with the turn of a knob. According to Audionamix, unlike traditional denoisers that learn and […]

Audionamix Releases IDC: Instant Dialogue Cleaner

Extron Adds IN1806 with 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 Scaling to Presentation Switcher Lineup

Extron has added the new IN1806, a six-input seamless presentation switcher that delivers 4K/60 video scaling, ProDSP audio processing and integration features. It supports HDMI 2.0 data rates up to 18 Gbps and incorporates Extron Vector 4K scaling engine with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and 30-bit internal video processing. The IN1806 is integrated with seamless switching […]

Extron Adds IN1806 with 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 Scaling to Presentation Switcher Lineup

Powersoft and Crestron Announce Partnership on Vector Loudspeaker Series

Powersoft announced that its Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifier platforms are now available as an option to power Crestron’s new Vector Performance loudspeaker series. Crestron’s Vector Performance loudspeakers, which launched at InfoComm 2017, are for large performance spaces such as auditoriums, lecture halls and divisible rooms. Both Duecanali and Quattrocanali are one rack unit, two and […]

Powersoft and Crestron Announce Partnership on Vector Loudspeaker Series

High End Systems Launches SolaFrame 3000

Automated lighting manufacturer High End Systems has launched SolaFrame 3000, the new flagship luminaire in the Sola Series range, which offers light output from its 1000 watt Ultra-Brite White LED engine along with a limitless palette of effects and color possibilities. With more than 37,000 lumen output, High End Systems says the SolaFrame 3000 is […]

High End Systems Launches SolaFrame 3000

Why Are We Not Talking About Digital Signage Security?

By Viktor Petersson Screenly Over the last few years, we have seen many cases of digital signage players being hacked for fun, profit and even propaganda. Hardcore porn shown on hacked billboard in Malmö Cyberattack claims multiple airports in Vietnam Hacked digital signage displays porn in Union Station Hijacking the Outdoor Digital Billboard – By […]

Why Are We Not Talking About Digital Signage Security?

Extron Intros SF 10C SUB Soundfield In-Ceiling Subwoofer

Extron just introduced the SF 10C SUB, an in-ceiling subwoofer designed to work with the company’s range of ceiling and pendant speakers by extending the low frequency response to support music and high performance audio applications. A suspended-by-wire mounting design completely isolates the subwoofer from the ceiling grid. A 10-inch driver within a fourth order […]

Extron Intros SF 10C SUB Soundfield In-Ceiling Subwoofer

Extron Introduces Its First 5″ Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

Extron just introduced the TLP Pro 525T 5″ tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel. The new 5″ tabletop model features a high-performance·quad-core processor and eight times more memory, an 800×480 capacitive touchscreen built with scratch and smudge-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass and a new enclosure design. The TLP Pro 525T accepts PoE — Power over Ethernet, which allows […]

Extron Introduces Its First 5″ Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

Peerless-AV Announces New Motorized Collaboration Cart

Peerless-AV just announced the launch of its Motorized Collaboration Cart (SR598ML3). An extension of Peerless-AV’s line of AV carts, the Motorized Collaboration Cart now integrates the use of actuators, making it easy for users to raise and lower touch-enabled displays. Designed for applications such as education and corporate settings, the cart seamlessly interacts with touch-enabled […]

Peerless-AV Announces New Motorized Collaboration Cart

Telestream Announces Version 8 of ScreenFlow Video Editing and Screen Recording Software

Telestream today announced ScreenFlow 8.0 video editing and screen recording software for the Mac. ScreenFlow version 8.0 adds a variety of new features including new Styles and Templates to increase editing productivity and streamline editing workflows, as well as an all new integrated Stock Media Library. The new Templates allow users to pre-create ScreenFlow projects […]

Telestream Announces Version 8 of ScreenFlow Video Editing and Screen Recording Software

Bose Professional Adds Accessories for S1 Pro Multi-Position PA System

Bose Professional has announced enhancements for the S1 Pro multi-position PA system. Based on early customer feedback, Bose is now shipping each S1 Pro with a pre-installed rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack and compatibility with the Bose Connect App for streaming Bluetooth audio to as many as two S1 units. New accessories include the S1 Pro […]

Bose Professional Adds Accessories for S1 Pro Multi-Position PA System

Optoma Introduces New Line of Projectors for Small Classrooms, Meeting Rooms and Corporate Spaces

Optoma today announced three new projectors designed for small-to-medium classrooms, training spaces and corporate environments. The Optoma S343, X343 and W335 all feature a 22,000:1 contrast ratio spec and a 15,000 hour lamp. With a 1.1x zoom and vertical keystone correction, this affordable line of projectors is equipped with built-in assistance for easy positioning and […]

Optoma Introduces New Line of Projectors for Small Classrooms, Meeting Rooms and Corporate Spaces

New Avonic PTZ Camera Debuts

Avonic today announced its completely redesigned PTZ camera, the CM40 — designed for fixed AV installations. The CM44 camera is specifically designed for video conferencing applications; this USB-based camera is compatible with the most used soft-codec conference tools like Skype, Zoom and GoToMeeting. Avonic says that their selling point is for the price of a […]

New Avonic PTZ Camera Debuts

QSC Launches Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager

QSC has announced the addition of Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager as part of the latest release of Q-SYS Designer Software v7.1. This new cloud-based feature allows system designers to download and install new Q-SYS assets, including plugins for third-party device control, all without having to wait for new Q-SYS Designer Software releases. The Asset Manager […]

QSC Launches Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager

Sennheiser Debuts Wireless Microphone for Smartphones in Memory Mic

Sennheiser just debuted the wireless Memory Mic for smartphones. For a report, commentary or documentary, the Memory Mic is synchronized with the smartphone app and attached to the clothing via the magnetic clip — and you’re ready to go — unless there’s a lot of ambient noise. So for trade shows or other crowded events, […]

Sennheiser Debuts Wireless Microphone for Smartphones in Memory Mic

Now on Sale: Award Winner VDO360’s Autopilot Tracking System

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST FROM VDO360 VDO360 launched its AutoPilot Tracking System at ISE 2018 in February and we noticed by awarding it the Best New Videoconferencing Accessory in our Best of ISE 2018 Awards. VDO360 is now discounting the AutoPilot Tracking System as a part of a summer sale. Read about the system […]

Now on Sale: Award Winner VDO360’s Autopilot Tracking System

A Visit to NEC Display Solutions’ Brand New Executive Briefing Center

Today I got to check out the new Executive Briefing Center from NEC Display Solutions (that I kept calling an Experience Center), which also doubles as NEC Display’s new offices outside of Chicago, Illinois. This space was designed from scratch, taking up two floors and 6,000 square feet. See our earlier story based on NEC’s […]

A Visit to NEC Display Solutions’ Brand New Executive Briefing Center

Marshall Electronics Announces New CV380-CS Compact UHD Camera

Marshall Electronics is adding to its miniature and compact camera offerings with the new ultra-high-definition (UHD) compact camera, the Marshall CV380-CS. The CV380-CS uses an 8.5-Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch sensor, to capture detailed video images and outputs in 6G/3G/HD-SDI and HDMI 1.4. The CV380-CS is designed for any point-of-view (POV) camera application where a small, miniature camera […]

Marshall Electronics Announces New CV380-CS Compact UHD Camera

Symetrix Announces Release of SymVue for Control Server

Symetrix has announced the release of its SymVue software for their Control Server hardware. SymVue is a server-based application designed to control Symetrix DSPs. SymVue enables custom GUIs authored using Symetrix Composer running on the Symetrix Control Server hardware. Application-specific control screens can be designed and tested in minutes, without writing any code. With SymVue […]

Symetrix Announces Release of SymVue for Control Server

Tony, the AV Guy and AV Designs Now – A New and Different AV Business

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST FROM AV DESIGNS NOW Introducing Tony Sprando, aka Tony, the AV Guy, who joined our BlogSquad in the winter of 2016 and is now in the process of creating a new and different type of AV business. As an industry veteran, I wanted to share and highlight his past experiences, […]

Tony, the AV Guy and AV Designs Now – A New and Different AV Business

NEC Display Unveils New Headquarters and Briefing Center

NEC Display Solutions of America will unveil its new state-of-the-art headquarters and Briefing Center today during an open house inviting the business community, clients, and partners to tour the space. The new facility features 6,000 square feet of showroom space to demonstrate the latest solutions offerings, while accommodating an expanding workforce with a bright, open-concept […]

NEC Display Unveils New Headquarters and Briefing Center

PreSonus Announces StudioLive Series III Update and Free Plug-ins

PreSonus has released version 1.9 firmware for its StudioLive Series III digital consoles and rack mixers. The update includes enhanced support for PreSonus AVB networked products, including the EarMix 16M and NSB-series stage boxes, as well as improving mixer performance. PreSonus also announced that for a limited time, users of StudioLive Series III consoles and […]

PreSonus Announces StudioLive Series III Update and Free Plug-ins