Marshall Electronics announced the release of its VS-PTC-300 PTZ camera controller, providing the ability to manage multiple protocols, including NDI, RS232/RS422/RS485 and IP, VISCA over IP and ONVIF. The VS-PTC-300 IP POE PTZ controller allows users to control multiple cameras using the same or different protocols, which is beneficial while migrating to a larger setup. […]
Extron just debuted the smallest AV-over-IP Encoder in the world (literally handheld-sized) into its NAV ecosystem with the NAV E 121, and it’s already shipping. The NAV E 121 streams ultra-low latency and high-quality HDMI video and audio over 1 Gbps copper Ethernet and standard IP networks. This new economical NAV encoder is just half […]
Visix now offers four interactive digital signage packages for clients wanting touchscreen designs on a budget. The new “Templated Donor Board” and “Templated Hall of Fame Board” packages join the company’s “Templated Wayfinding” and “Templated Directory packages,” which have been refreshed with new designs and options. Wayfinding and directories are two of Visix’s most popular […]
Established in 1960, Escuela de Administración, Finanzas e Instituto Tecnológico (known as EAFIT University) is a private university in Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín. When founded, the university was a school of management and finance and aimed to educate professionals seeking to overcome new challenges in technology, management and finance. Today, EAFIT University has grown immensely, […]
Solent University, known for its rich educational legacy from 1855, is advancing student learning experiences through innovative broadcasting techniques. Recently, during their Sports Day event, Solent University successfully utilized Quicklink Studio (ST55) to elevate the quality of live sports broadcasting and equip students with industry-standard skills in remote contribution. Through the integration of Quicklink Studio […]
EnGenius announced its shipping the ECW536, a Cloud Wi-Fi 7 4x4x4 Wireless Access Point powered by the Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 Wi-Fi 7 platform. This is its first enterprise-level Wi-Fi 7 access point. Leveraging Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) Standard, the ECW536 delivers speeds of up to 18.8 Gbps, making it possible to route uncompressed 4K […]
Screencastify announced a partnership with Modern Classrooms Project, a nonprofit organization that “empowers educators to build classrooms that respond to every student’s needs.” Screencastify says its partnership provides all educators who are enrolled in Modern Classrooms Project’s Virtual Mentorship Program with unlimited premium access to Screencastify, which the company says helps more teachers open new […]
Extron is already shipping its new CA 163, an easy-to-install column array speaker, designed to combine excellent speech intelligibility, a contemporary aesthetic and integration-friendly mounting options. Two mounting systems are available to accommodate different room layouts and sizes. Ideal for acoustically challenging environments, it features a focused vertical dispersion that efficiently directs sound to listeners […]
PK Sound debuted the T8 robotic line source element, the sub-compact member of the industry’s first robotically controlled line source range. Featuring PK’s patented multi-axis robotics, T8’s output — with peak SPLs reaching 143.5 dB — is controlled down to 400 Hz in both the vertical and horizontal planes. The result is an unparalleled degree […]
I am a native Mainer. I was born in Lewiston, attended school, got married, had children, work and live in the city. For me, there is no other place that I will ever be able to call home like Lewiston, Maine. Infamously, the country got to know the name of Lewiston on Oct. 25 as […]
The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation), announced the opening of its cutting-edge Volumetric Capture Studio (VCS), a game-changer in 3D content creation. In a groundbreaking collaboration between Sony Electronics, GeniusXR, and the Levan Center of Innovation, this state-of-the-art studio represents a new era in immersive storytelling. Sony […]
This survey is now closed — keep a lookout for our February 2024 temperature check survey! Welcome to the first Temperature Check Survey of 2024! This month, we’re setting the scene by asking a few questions that gauge your predictions for the AV market. Gary always makes predictions with his Kayye’s Krystal Ball article (coming […]
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) unveils its “newest and most innovative” set of AQUOS BOARD interactive displays. The PN-LA series provides a solution for “enterprise customers looking for the ultimate solution in performance, security and sustainability.” The PN-LA series comes equipped with an integrated range of software, including Windows 11 Pro, SHARP […]
AVer Information Inc. USA just announced the CAM520 Pro3, a professional-grade, full high-definition conferencing camera, and the VB350, a dual-lens enterprise-grade video bar, have received certification for Zoom. AVer says this will create an enhanced user experience with high-quality performance when pairing the CAM520 Pro3 or VB350 with Zoom services. AVer’s CAM520 Pro3, the first […]
Leicester College, one of the largest colleges in the UK with more than 26,000 students and 1,600 staff, has taken a step toward sustainability and efficiency by deploying the nsign.tv software platform for its new digital signage network. The initiative is part of the College’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by minimizing paper usage and […]
It’s time to build the future of education during THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert. Learn how to create cutting-edge esports labs in schools. We cover everything from infrastructure and equipment to practical steps for getting started. Through detailed discussions and exclusive interviews with educators who have successfully established esports labs, we’ll provide you […]
JVC Professional Video has released Firmware Version 3 for its KY-PZ510 and KY-PZ510N CONNECTED CAM PTZ Cameras. With this latest update, users now have access to five different settings of auto tracking, including standard, area, stage, wide area and fine adjustment options. The company says the new firmware will also make it possible for users […]
AVer Information Inc. USA announced the PTZ231 and PTZ211, the latest generation of pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras, aimed at collaboration and live events. The PTZ231, an enhanced version of the PTZ330W, features 1080p resolution and 30X optical zoom. Meanwhile, the PTZ211, based on the PTZ310W, includes 1080p resolution and 12X optical zoom. The […]
I am on a mail list that has recently had a thread about whether dedicated computers are still necessary. There are several arguments for and against this, although in this particular thread most of the arguments seemed to be for removing the dedicated computers. For some background, higher education has a long history of providing […]
Aurora SKR-22T-XFR is a lightweight 2×2 ceiling tile speaker that can produce a 180-degree sound field in a room for mono operation. Aurora says installation is quick; drop the tile into a 2×2 ceiling grid, connect the speaker wire and you are done. For 4×2 ceiling grids, all that is required is to cut the […]
When Endicott College wanted to identify the best technology to support active learning classrooms throughout campus, the AV staff selected the Team Building classroom as a pilot room for a proof of concept design. While its existing AV switching system was adequate, the intent for the new design was to streamline communication within the room […]
Contacta Systems unveiled its Contacta RF 865/915 range, an upgrade to the company’s current RF system, offering improved sound quality, extended transmission range, inbound Bluetooth streaming, a hand-held RF transmitter and a software suite for fast group programming via smart chargers. Known for its hearing loop products, Contacta also debuted the ID-7, a low-profile loop […]
Extron announced the DTP3 T 203, a three-input twisted pair transmitter for sending USB-C video, HDMI and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT 6A cable. The company says it includes technologies that extend video with optimal image quality. This DTP3 transmitter supports 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) signals and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. […]
NDI says it is shaping the next generation of products through its “NDI Certified program.” Designed to increase interoperability, NDI says its certification program is instrumental in the NDI ecosystem of devices, applications and workflows. Among surveyed broadcast professionals who are leveraging IP around the world, NDI is the most used IP-based technology (Source: Haivision’s […]
Lectrosonics announced the introduction of the SRDB25AES Digital Output Adapter for Lectrosonics SR Series receivers. The company says the SRDB25AES digital output adapter mounts onto any Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless SR Series 2-channel slot receiver and converts the analog audio outputs from the receiver to AES digital at 48 kHz. Lectrosonics says the adapter is […]
ViewSonic Corp detailed its global environmental and social impact strategy centered around its line of interactive displays. Like PPDS has already done, ViewSonic plans to integrate sustainability into the company’s devices and solutions. ViewSonic aims to achieve a 42% reduction in carbon footprint by 2030 and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Other key initiatives […]
Korbyt announced that Korbyt Anywhere is compatible with the entire portfolio of BrightSign’s new Series 5 media players. The move follows extensive interoperability testing to ensure the Korbyt content management system (CMS) performs flawlessly not only with BrightSign’s latest hardware, but across the entire BrightSign ecosystem. The integration between Korbyt’s CMS and BrightSign Series 5 […]
Visix released version 1.74 of its AxisTV Signage Suite digital signage software. This latest update provides new widget options, automatic player updates, faster load and sync times, more intuitive scheduling workflows and other updates. The AxisTV Signage Suite CMS includes renamed and repositioned buttons to make content scheduling faster and more intuitive. A new workflow […]
Angekis Technology says it partnered with NETGEAR to ensure compatibility between Angekis Saber Series IP cameras and NETGEAR’s range of AV-over-IP switches. As a NETGEAR ProAV Partner, Angekis products have been vetted by NETGEAR’s Engineering Services team through a series of tests to “guarantee the successful integration of their products with NETGEAR’s AV-over-IP switches.” Angekis […]
Cardinal Tien College of Healthcare and Management says it continues to pursue teaching excellence. The college developed plans to update the existing audio-visual equipment in the Project-Based Learning (PBL) Interactive Classroom. The technical integration representative of this project, Chen Yue Lin of Sound Fun Technology, planned to upgrade the existing infrastructure with the latest technology […]
The owners of esports arena All Systems Go say they envisioned the new facility as more of a social gathering spot than purely a gaming center and recognized the need for a good dose of cutting-edge technology to help tie it all together. A crucial element of the tech integration in the versatile entertainment venue […]
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) is shipping its LA Series, a 2-way, self-powered loudspeaker geared towards pole-mounted deployments, such as small-to-medium live shows, weddings, corporate events, restaurants, bars and clubs. The LA Series consists of four models, the 12” LA121 and LA123, and the 15” LA151 and LA153. Performance versions LA123 and LA153 utilize a 3” […]