Luxul today announced “self-healing” capability for select managed network switches. Available via a free upgrade to firmware version 4.1.1 or greater, the new functionality offers integrators two new features — auto-recovery and power scheduling. Luxul’s self-healing capability is currently available on the company’s 12-port/8 PoE+ AMS-1208P, 26-port/24 PoE+ stackable L2/L3 AMS-4424P, 26-port/24 PoE+ AMS-2624P, 26-port/24 […]

Barco announces the FL40 series of solid-state projectors using HLD and LED illumination technology specified to run in nonstop 24/7 applications. Offered in native WUXGA and WQXGA resolution, the FL40 WQXGA version can be extended up to 4K resolution (3840×2400) via Barco’s Single Step Processing (SSP) technology — a feature of Barco Pulse unified software […]

Key Digital claims the KD-X444L extender kit, an 18Gbps 4K transmitter/receiver kit including HDCP2.2, it can send video and control over 100 meters. IR/RS-232 control signals are extended In addition to HDMI signals, for controlling remote equipment in ProAV installations. In applications that do not require UHD/4K resolution, yet have special needs for long distance, […]

Over the past several years my job has evolved more and more into the IT world. This has given me an interesting opportunity to see how vendors act differently between the AV and IT areas. This hit home recently as I began to talk with value-added resellers that want to do business with my college. […]

Extron just introduced a new line of XPA Ultra line of power amplifiers that provided the ability to put more amplifier channels in a smaller space, with less radiated heat. All XPA Ultra amplifiers run cooler than other Class D amplifiers, extending component life and eliminating the need for ventilation rack space. The XPA Ultra […]

Roland Pro AV is introducing the V-02HD Multi-Format Video Mixer, which combines a simple switcher, scaler, input expander and inline video effects/composition and audio solution in one portable unit. T As a switcher, Roland’s V-02HD can provide a cross-dissolve switchover between sources including support 10-bit 4:4:4 (1080p) color space. It can also make a two-camera […]

Waves Audio announces eMotion LV1 Live Mixer V10 updates and new features to its digital mixing console for front-of-house, monitor and broadcast engineers. The eMotion LV1 V10 adds support for I/O sharing, allowing FOH and monitor engineers to share stageboxes between two eMotion LV1 mixers. The V10 also introduces both shared and separate gain control […]

Alcons just started shipping the LR18B, a dedicated low-frequency extension to the LR18 compact mid-sized pro-ribbon line-array system. It can also be combined with any other Alcons pro-ribbon system, as subwoofer in both permanent and portable applications. The front-loaded system delivers a super accurate bass and sub response with highest output under lowest distortion. The […]

Sony’s Pro BRAVIA displays have added connectivity to iRevo Digital Signage (iDS) cloud-based software. Supporting 4K resolution, HDR imagery, integrated support for HTML5 and open API support, Sony’s professional BRAVIA displays are available in a range of sizes and specs and digital signage templates built-in. iRevo’s cloud-based signage solution works with the BRAVIA’s Android operating […]

InFocus Corporation has introduced three new projector lines, the IN130, IN130ST and IN2130 Series, which all integrate BYOD capabilities. The new InFocus projectors are customizable with the new TechStation internal HDMI 1.4 bay that lets users add a Google Chromecast, Intel Computer Stick, InFocus SimpleShare, Asus Chromebit, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Android TV Stick or […]

Dear Scott Tiner, Thank you for your article on AVaaS, which makes the entire AV ecosystem, including manufacturers, distributors, system integrators and end-users even more aware of the changing AV industry. As one of the driving forces behind the AV as a Service approach in Europe, I trust you understand I don’t fully agree with […]

ASI Architectural has introduced StrandTec Wood Fiber Ceiling and Wall Panels, which are designed to reduce echo and reverberation. These sustainable acoustical solutions can be retrofitted into an existing facility or incorporated as part of a new build. StrandTec panels are designed for a wide range of locations, including bars, restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, […]

If you have been paying any attention to the video conferencing world over the last several months, you have undoubtedly witnessed the incredible growth of the software-based Zoom video conferencing platform. We have been using Zoom for several years at my institution and we continue to be impressed with it. The new features however, are […]

Vinten’s Vantage is a lightweight robotic camera head that offers houses of worship and in-house production suites broadcast-quality movement and control at the same price point as a traditional pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera head. Vantage enables HOW production teams to choose the camera and lens so they can match manual camera positions, work over long distances […]

FUJIFILM Corporation has developed, from what we at rAVe can tell, the world’s first projector equipped with a rotating FUJINON lens to project images in various directions without moving the projector. FUJIFILM will release this product in 2019 and newly enter into the projector market. The new projector appears to feature the world’s first “two-axial […]

Utelogy’s latest software release includes something called the Utelogy Visual Framework (UVF), which allows programmers, end-users or integrators to build or restyle their user interface. The UVF includes a component reference guide, that allows users to take standard, ‘out of the box’ components and use them or with the Component API and Theming Guide, developers […]

Sonoran Video Systems is introducing two new broadcast-quality video playback solutions — the Coyote Q3G and the Coyote S12G playback servers. The Coyote Playback Servers feature four 3G SDI outputs that can be configured as independent, spanned, sync roll or UHD playback. The S12G model also has the ability to be configured for a single […]

Panopto and Matrox Graphics announced the availability of the Matrox Maevex 6020 Remote Recorder, a new Panopto-certified media capture appliance. The media capture box is tightly integrated with Panopto and provides live streaming and video recording. Production units are entering the manufacturing process and will initially be available to customers in the United States, United […]

Mersive Technologies today announced Kepler, a cloud-based software tool that centrally monitors Solstice-enabled meeting rooms to provide powerful analytics on user collaboration and room utilization. These insights empower organizations to optimize their common spaces for greater usability, productivity and ROI. By collecting data from Solstice Pods installed in meeting rooms and huddle spaces, Kepler provides […]

Maxell and Hitachi Japan announced today that the current Hitachi branded projectors will be rebranded as Maxell. The transition will see no change in products beyond the logo. There will also not be any changes in representation, warranty conditions, sales channels, repair agents or customer service. This will be a progressive change starting from November […]

Marshall Electronics has a new 17.3-inch professional production monitor with HDMI/HDSDI conversion capability, the Marshall V-LCD173HR. In a 6RU form-factor, the Marshall V-LCD173HR comes with built-in histogram, peaking, false color, exposure, adjustable safety markers and can monitor up to two audio channels. The Marshall V-LCD173HR has both HDMI and HDSDI inputs and outputs and features […]

Studio Technologies introduced the Model 48D Dante Bridge for sending and receiving audio signals between two independent local area networks (LANs). Users can interconnect up to four Dante audio channels in each direction with isolation and preservation of network security. The Model 48D is compliant with Dante Domain Manager (DDM) and supports AES67 digital audio […]

Dynacord’s IPX multi-channel DSP amplifiers, integrated with Dante and OCA (AES70) audio networking technology, are now shipping. The amplifiers are accompanied by the 4.0 release of IRIS-Net software for system configuration, remote control and management. The IPX Series comprises three four-channel and one eight-channel amplifier model, spec’d at 5 kilowatts, 10 kilowatts and even 20 […]

BenQ today unveiled its first Blue Core interactive laser projector designed for the classroom market. The short-throw WXGA (1280×800) resolution LW890UST, full HD LH890UST (1920×1080) and the short-throw WXGA (1280×800) LW820ST are the first interactive K-12 laser projectors from the new Blue Core family that can be configured for either pen or touch interactivity. Using […]

Neutrik AG launched the new mediaCON product family. mediaCON includes a lockable USB Type-C cables and panel sockets, with components designed for data rates up to 10 GB/s (USB 3.1), 100-watt power and 10,000 mating cycles. The flush-mount panel socket with push-pull locking mechanism, can be mounted from the front or the rear and the […]

Extron is already shipping its TLP Pro 725C, a 7″ Series/2 Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro Touchpanel with a flip-up touchscreen built into an all metal cable access enclosure. Extron redesigned this latest TouchLink Pro touchpanel inside and out with a quad-core processor, eight times more memory and a higher resolution, 1024×600 capacitive touchscreen built with […]

Peavey just announced the SP 2P Powered Speaker System. Expanding on the SP Series for live audio performance, the SP 2P is comprised of two switching power amplifiers that are capable of up to 130 dB peak SPL for sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system, karaoke and musical playback. The dual power amplifiers in […]

Last week, I attended Oculus Connect, the conference for Facebook/Oculus virtual reality developers. It was one of the best glimpses I have yet seen into the uses of a new technology that will change the way we do business in industries with events or communication and collaboration with remote people (rental and staging, collaboration, education, […]

FOR-A is shipping three new products — the HVS-490 and HVS-100 switchers and FA-9600 signal processor. The HVS-490 is for the events market and is an HD and 4K-UHD (3840×2160 @ 60fps and 4:4:4 at 12-bit color) multi-effects production switcher designed for mobile shoots, events and in-house large-scale corporate productions. They include “event memory” for […]

NEC Display Solutions of America today announced the launch of InfinityBoard — the EMEA office of NEC has been marketing the InfinityBoard collaboration board system for a few years and now it’s available in North American, too. The Windows 10-based InfinityBoard collaboration solution is designed for corporate and higher education customers and includes an NEC […]

Barco has re-launched its Virtual Classroom (with weConnect) system and, at the same time, announced its first install at the IESE Business School in Barcelona. The newest use case of the weConnect, cloud-based SaaS solution makes remote, higher education more interactive and engaging. Barco says the Virtual Classroom allows Business Schools, Universities and Corporate Learning […]

Roland Professional AV and JVC Professional Video made a joint announcement for LAN-based camera remote control for several of JVC’s most popular models, directly from the Roland’s V-60HD and XS-62S HD Video Switchers. With new version 2.0 firmware for the V-60HD, XS-62S and companion RCS (Remote Control Software for PC and Mac), LAN-based pan, tilt, […]