Volume 14, Issue 12.1 — June 23, 2016
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InfoComm from Afar
By Leonard Suskin Pixel and Ink-Stained Wretch
And… one more quick one post-InfoComm post.
For the second consecutive year, family obligations kept me away from the big show. Last year it was my lovely bride’s recovery from major back surgery; this year was a more joyous occasion as my son graduated pre-school (and yes, this is important; another tradeshow will always come, but each personal milestone happens but once). That said, it’s ever more possible to see things from afar, especially in an industry with so much focus on remote collaboration. Following are my impressions not only of the show, but of the process of seeing the show.
On What I Got to See
We’ve known for a while that IP video is a big theme, and this started to appear pre-show as QSC, Atlona, Key Digital, Clear One, Biamp and RGB Spectrum all announced some form of video over IP devices. QSC lead the charge with a complete product announcement of its IP PTZ camera and USB bridge a week prior to the show, while competitor Biamp teased its Tesira Lux video over AVB product as “TLUX” in an alternate-reality game. Overall, I prefer the straightforward “this is the upcoming product” type of announcement to a vague teaser campaign, but I recognize that I’m not the sole audience.
Some Words On What I Saw
Were I on-site at the show, I’d have been able to pick up some of these devices and see that they were metal boxes (assuming that they weren’t bolted down) and ask questions about them. From afar? I was able to chat on Twitter with Mike Brandes of QSC as well as whoever it is who runs Biamp’s Twitter account. In the discussion of TesiraLux, for example, I learned that the encoders and decoders work as Tesira endpoints only, and only over an AVB network. I learned that the QSC camera generates RTSP and RTP streams in an MJPEG container, which should make it usable with third-party devices.
I also installed Periscope and Snapchat prior to the show; every so often I’d get a cheery whistle from my phone. “rAVePubs is live.” “Michael Shinn is live” and “Biamp is live,” etc, etc. There were periscopes of booth tours. Of interviews. Of the keynote address (on which I commented here). It was in a live stream of a Biamp presentation, for example, that I learned that TLux wouldn’t handle HDCP content until next year — and why. (The reason is that the HDCP 2.2 pro standard is not ratified yet, and that’s the only standard that would allow an arbitrarily large number of displays. It is Biamp’s contention that it’s best to wait for this standard to be ratified to avoid releasing products which do not conform to the current rules. That is not a bad argument.)
Periscope was useful in seeing what was going on as, to an extent, is Snapchat. As so much of what is discussed around a show is ephemera, SC’s format tends to work. The best part, for me, were “stories” — scraps of video or images which can be watched an arbitrary number of times over the course of a day. There were some great ones — including from rAVe — that somewhat captured the scale and energy of the space. I’m still getting the hang of using Snapchat to actually chat; I’d oft read a message without responding to it, close the chat window, then forget what the person said! I’ll perhaps say more about that format in a later post.
On What I Missed
Systems technologies are easy to evaluate through discussion, reading of specs and press announcements, and watching interviews. For display and audio technologies it is less easy to do so. On that note, I feel that I missed something in not getting to see the Sony Canvas display about which everyone was raving, though I did see an excellent interview from rAVe’s own Gary Kayye highlighted by an actual explanation of how the technology works and what makes it so impressive. Still, I’d like to have seen it for myself. That’s something one just can’t get from a spec sheet, webcast or anything else remote.
I also missed a chance to see trends in selection of content, peripherals and how booths were set up. Which product class got the most attention and most booth space? What kinds of applications were manufacturers leaning toward? That’s easier to gauge by walking around. One note I did get (from my good friend Corey Moss) is that Logitech’s PTZ cameras showed up in several booths to showcase collaboration technologies. This says something about their perceived position in the commercial AV space, and is the kind of thing that it’s easiest to notice in person. Of course, the next best thing to being there in person is knowing smart people who are there as well.
Trade Show Fun, Trade Show Silliness
It’s nice being able to engage with or dodge silly tradeshow games as you wish to. On the show floor, I prefer to focus on the actual technology; I find Draper’s “Find the seam in our large format screen” to be a far more interesting booth game to me than Da-Lite’s “challenge Da-Lite Man to a pull-up contest.” Your mileage, of course, may vary. While I miss some of the silliness, I don’t miss the crowds that gather for giveaways, drinks and games.
All that said, next year I do hope to join in the festivities in Orlando. I’m just glad that technology lets us be there even when we can’t.
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Our InfoComm Coverage Is BIG-TIME, Includes Over 1650 New Product Videos!
By Gary Kayye rAVe Founder
This year at InfoComm, we shot over 1650 new product videos, recorded over 60 podcasts, we debuted rAVe [TV] with over 40 new TV show (featuring one-on-one interviews with rAVe’s very own Joel Rollins), we took over 300 show floor photos, we live-streamed over 90 times from the show floor using Facebook LIVE and Periscope, we wrote over 400 news stories and blogs and we even introduced over 450 AV Insiders to Snapchat by covering the show with daily Snapchat stories! And, it’s all right here.
You can SEARCH for videos by simply using our new streamlines VIDEO SEARCH tool – on the upper-left hand side of the page. Simply type in either the product name, the manufacturer you are interested in seeing their new InfoComm product launches from or browse all the videos from top-to-bottom. We’ve already have over 120,000 visitors to our dedicated InfoComm 2016 Microsite and we hope you enjoy our coverage of the show as much as we enjoyed being there.
Also, we’ve also uploaded ALL our videos to our Facebook Page (and you can use their search tool too) so you can post any of the new rpoiduct videos you think might be interesting to your fiends, right from our page! You can see all 1657 InfoComm 2016 videos we shot on Facebook here.
Finally, if you haven’t already, connect with us on Snapchat so you can be part of all our Snapchat Stories in the future – just find us by looking for rAVePubs!
All our InfoComm 2016 coverage is here.
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Christie Launches MYSTIQUEChristie previewed the new Christie Mystique suite of tools, including software, hardware and services at InfoComm 2016.
Supporting the design, installation and operation of sports venues and other Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) venues and attractions, Mystique will augment Christie’s line of projectors, visual displays and services by providing system design, pre-visualization tools, including Virtual Reality technology and 3D printed scale model systems, camera-based alignment tools and system-level monitoring.
Christie Mystique consists of the following:
Mystique Design
- Simulates and validates system designs to meet quality standards of today’s leading attractions and venues, as part of the planning process during which Christie works closely with integrators and customers.
- Offers unique ways of creating a virtual environment to “test” content both in
- Virtual Reality and through physical scale model representations of the system, providing a real sense of what the system would look like without the time, hassle and expense of physically setting up a mock-up of the venue or attraction.
- Allows for a more collaborative process, which can include the creation of a scaled projection system for partners to use as a sales tool.
Mystique Install
- Provides tools and fulfillment services to help bring venues or attractions from design to reality.
- Provides a host of existing camera-based warp and blend tools that are ideal for aligning everything from simple stacked projection deployments, to multi-projector domes, to complex 3D objects – solving some of the biggest challenges in the deployment of a complex visual system.
- Can help define the playback channels to ensure that content providers correctly render the highest quality content for their production with minimal warping required.
Mystique Operate
- Helps customers maintain “Day 1” quality across all facets of their display systems.
- Provides purpose-built tools that help meet the specific operational requirements of the different environments such as theme park dark rides, sports stadiums and arenas by monitoring “system-level” metrics that can’t typically be monitored by individual projector monitoring tools.
- Integrates easy-to-use re-alignment tools that work in conjunction with Mystique Install to allow technicians to easily maintain system alignment.
- Allows for additional Christie software and hardware tools to be leveraged, to create customized show control systems.
Christie Mystique Design and Install will be rolling out in the fall of 2016, with Mystique Operate planned for the first half of 2017. Here are the details. Leave a Comment
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Scalable Display Technologies Introduces Huddlewall – Aimed at Nureva SPAN Scalable Display Technologies has joined forces with Anoto to build the Huddlewall collaboration system with an integrated Anoto Microdot Pattern, enabling the concurrent use of up to seven pens on a single Huddlewall.
Huddlewall collaboration systems feature an interactive surface powered by Anoto’s digital pen technology to enable a natural pen-on-screen collaboration experience. Windows desktop images can be seamlessly scaled to a 24-foot long interactive surface using multiple laser HD projectors with Scalable’s automatic edge blending software and a camera.
The interactive Huddlewall system comes with Anoto digital pens and a suite of multi-pen collaboration applications from We-Inspire including Pinboard, Sketchboard, and Paper, to encourage group brainstorming and multi-pen whiteboarding.
Huddlewall includes everything you need for a complete presentation and collaboration solution in one package—just add a Windows computer.
Huddlewall is designed for Windows-based applications for teams and groups (there’s where Nureva has them beat, by the way).
- Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) applications
- Agile Software Development tools
- LEAN management tools
- Training software packages
- Tools for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals
- Ideation/brainstorming
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Ricoh Upgrades Videoconferencing System Ricoh just announced its Unified Communication System, the P3500M — the size of a laptop, the 3.5-pound device includes an HD camera, microphone and speakers that fit inside a soft-sided carrying case. Boasting the same simple startup as the P3500, the P3500M can be unpacked, plugged in, connected and made entirely ready in about 60 seconds. Additionally, its 2.0 megapixel camera includes a 125-degree wide-angle lens that can easily take in several participants in the room. Mobile workers can stay connected no matter what WebRTC-supportive platforms their collaborators are using.
The RICOH Unified Communication System P3500M can support numerous locations using a variety of collaboration technologies, with the ability to display nine locations simultaneously. The system includes business-class security features, such as encrypted data streams over wireless networks.
The RICOH Unified Communication System P3500M will be available in the summer and list for $2,639 plus subscription fee.
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ClearOne Adds New Two-Channel Wireless Microphone System ClearOne is introducing the new compact two-channel DIALOG 20 mic system at InfoComm. Using adaptive frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology within the 2.4 GHz unlicensed spectrum, DIALOG 20 has some advantages over fixed frequency transmission. First, DIALOG 20 is resistant to narrowband interference because it switches frequency using a pseudo-random sequence. Second, this sequencing makes the frequency-hopping signals very difficult to intercept. Third, the use of 128 bit AES encryption on each hopped frequency further secures the wireless audio transmission.
The unlicensed spectrum allows DIALOG 20 users to employ the same model with the same frequency plan worldwide, without being concerned about regulatory frequency restrictions or limitations by locale or country. DIALOG 20 comes with four transmitter options: handheld, belt-pack, gooseneck podium, and tabletop version with programmable buttons.
Each of the microphone transmitters has additional options suitable for any application. The podium has six-, 12-, and 18-inch gooseneck options. The handheld offers cardioid, super-cardioid and hyper-cardioid heads. The belt-pack has clip-on and headset versions, while the tabletop boundary transmitter offers omni and cardioid mics.
While the new DIALOG 20 works seamlessly with all commercially available mixers, it boasts additional features when natively interfacing with ClearOne’s new CONVERGE Pro 2 or new Beamforming Microphone Array 2. These features include powering DIALOG 20 receivers from a CONVERGE Pro 2 mixer or Beamforming Microphone Array 2 as well as daisy-chaining up to three DIALOG 20 receivers. When not connected to CONVERGE Pro 2, the wireless receiver can be powered through either the micro USB port or PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector.
The receivers may be mounted on a rack shelf, a wall or ceiling. Equipped with an integrated antenna, DIALOG 20 offers an option to extend the antennae up to 20 feet away. The receivers can be configured and monitored using a Windows software application. ClearOne says a Mac OS version is coming soon.
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Cambridge Sound Management Has New Active Sound Masking, Paging and Music Solution Cambridge Sound Management announced today a new direct-field sound masking solution that combines high performance sound masking with enhanced paging and music capabilities.
The new Qt Active Emitter brings power to the barely visible emitter, allowing for louder paging and music playback through the award winning sound masking system. Downward facing from the ceiling, the Qt Active Emitter delivers the most uniform and consistent sound masking performance on the market. Paging and music reproduction is clear and therefore highly intelligible due to the direct distribution of sound into the office space.
The Qt Active Emitter also introduces a wider sound masking frequency range and enables audio consultants to customize to their specifications. The Qt Active Emitter works with the current line-up of Qt 300 and Qt 600 control modules, and new firmware allows for precise control as well as web-based management from any device.
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Bose Introduces ControlCenter Zone Controllers, Serving Bose PowerShare, FreeSpace and ControlSpace Products Bose Professional announces the introduction of its new ControlCenter zone controllers. The ControlCenter series is a set of remote controls for use with Bose FreeSpace amplifiers, PowerShare amplifiers and ControlSpace processors.
The three models are: ControlCenter CC-1, providing volume control; ControlCenter CC-2, offering volume plus A/B source selection; and ControlCenter CC-3, offering volume plus A/B/C/D source selection.
Users will notice an intuitive interface, making it simple to configure all ControlCenter units with FreeSpace, PowerShare or ControlSpace products. Three ControlCenter models are available in either black or white, offering an attractive, modern look. All models fit in 1-gang electrical box sizes in North America, Japan, and Europe, and can be daisy-chained to reduce wiring.
Also being introduced is the Bose ControlCenter CV41 4-to-1 converter, which simplifies wiring when using multiple ControlCenter CC-1 zone controllers with a PS602 or PS604 PowerShare amplifier. The CV41 converter supports up to four CC-1 controllers, allowing each CC-1 to homerun to the amplifier.
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The beyerdynamic Revoluto Array Microphone Ships in WhiteThe beyerdynamic Classis RM 30, also known as the vertical Revoluto array microphone, is now available in white. The microphone can be used for a variety of unique functions, including discreet ceiling installations for video conferences. In small or medium-sized video conference rooms, the Revoluto microphone can be mounted to the ceiling in front of a table.
The vertical array microphones with beyerdynamic’s Revoluto technology allow the speaker maximum freedom of movement. In meetings, two participants can share one microphone, which is enabled by the horizontal corridor characteristic (horizontally cardioid, vertically lobar) optimizing the gain before feedback in ceiling installations.
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Bose Professional Launches New Line of Adaptable PowerShare AmplifiersThe new Bose PowerShare adaptable power amplifier line consists of three 1U models: two- and four-channel fixed-install models (PS602 and PS604) and one two-channel portable amplifier (PS602P). Each model delivers 600 watts of power that can be shared across all output channels. With support for both low- and high-impedance loads up to 100V, PowerShare amplifiers adapt to a wide range of applications. Onboard configurable loudspeaker processing and direct access to zone controllers eliminate the need for an additional signal processor in many installations, while outstanding audio performance and reliability are assured with patented technologies inherited from the field-proven PowerMatch line.
Patented PowerShare technology allows asymmetrical sharing of total amplifier power across outputs. Instead of selecting amplifier power based on the needs of the largest zone, installers now have the flexibility to use total amplifier power in the application. This enables more flexibility during the initial design, or later on-site when making unplanned changes that take advantage of surplus power.
PowerShare amplifiers employ the Dual Feedback Loop (DFL) system, inherited from the Bose PowerMatch amplifier line, improving performance and reliability through continuous monitoring and control of both the current and voltage delivered to each output load. This combination provides improved linearity and lower distortion, while providing loudspeaker protection. Additionally, each channel can be configured for low-impedance (4-8 Ω) or high-impedance (70/100V) applications without bridging, use of jumpers or software settings.
For applications requiring additional signal processing, the PowerShare Editor software offers real-time selection and control of Bose loudspeaker EQs, 9-band PEQs, mixing, crossover, limiters, delay, and mute/output polarity through a USB connection. For basic setups without a PC, rear-panel settings allow installers to recall Bose loudspeaker equalization and protection per output channel. These features eliminate the need for an external signal processor in many applications.
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AIR Wireless Companion Speaker Debuts at InfoComm 2016InfoComm marked the debut of the Liberty AIR and MegaVox AIR wireless companion speakers from Anchor Audio, Inc. The company has offered unpowered companion speakers for many years, but now Liberty AIR and MegaVox AIR set a new industry standard, as the first battery-powered wireless companion speakers in Anchor Audio’s line.
The AIRs are battery powered, perform six to eight hours or more on a single charge, and can be placed 150+ feet from the transmitter. (Transmitters come as an optional built-in upgrade to the main sound system.) One transmitter can connect to an unlimited number of AIR wireless companion speakers. The AIR wireless technology offers 100 user-selectable channels operating within the 900 MHz frequency, which is one of the few clear channel ranges available and therefore limits interference from competing signals. Furthermore, the 900 MHz band offers expanded wireless range for an increased transmission distance. AIR companion speakers can also operate in ‘wired mode,’ which includes simply flipping a switch and plugging in a cable.
Currently, Anchor’s Liberty Platinum Portable Sound System and MegaVox Pro Portable PA System offer AIR wireless companion speakers.
The AIR companion transmitter also connects seamlessly with Anchor Audio’s Assistive Listening Devices (ALB-9000), which operate on the same 902-928 MHz, resulting in an immediate ADA-compliant sound system. Main-unit systems are available with up to two wireless microphone receivers in addition to the AIR wireless companion transmitter.
The Liberty AIR wireless companion speaker is priced at $1,000 list, and the MegaVox AIR wireless companion speaker is $550 list and all the details are here. Leave a Comment
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beyerdynamic Introduces Quinta TB Boundary Micbeyerdynamic is introducing the Quinta TB Boundary Microphone for its Quinta Wireless Conferencing System. With a high degree of flexibility and reliability, the Quinta TB boundary microphone is suitable for meeting rooms, huddle rooms, or video conferencing. The proven triple-band technology of the Quinta family ensures the wireless transmission of audio. The Quinta system operates with highest HD audio quality, and privacy is guaranteed by a 128-bit encryption and a 24-bit PIN code. The multi-channel receiver features a long operating time of 14 hours, with a short amount of time needed for charging.
Different operating modes can be selected via the Quinta software. In the microphone mode, the Quinta control unit acts as a multi-channel receiver in which a maximum of four Quinta TB microphones can be operated simultaneously. In this mode, several control units can be connected via the Quinta software. In the conference mode, the Quinta TB microphone acts as a delegate unit, and can be used for any conventional conferencing application.
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Christie Intro AP Series of Compact, Affordable ProjectorsThe new Christie AP Series of 3LCD projectors deliver 5,000 ANSI lumens in a compact and very affordable package. Both the Christie LW502 and Christie LWU502 deliver the Christie performance standard and HDBaseT (HDBT) single-cable connectivity for both digital signal and control. With the LW502 delivering 5,000:1 and LWU502 offering up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio, images are crisp and clear, ensuring impactful, worry-free presentations. Ideal for easy installation in classrooms and meeting spaces, each model offers up to 6,000 hours lamp-life and integrated audio.
Christie AP Series also includes edge blending, warping, DICOM simulation and an optional wireless adapter for connecting wirelessly to a LAN and showing presentations from a remote computer. Featuring a comprehensive list of I/O connections, the Christie AP Series manages a variety of integration environments and content sources.
“The Christie AP Series combines the quality Christie is famous for with an exceptional value- add proposition,” said Jim Hall, senior product manager, Christie. “With its rich feature set and low cost of ownership, the Christie AP Series delivers an impressive presentation every time.”
The Christie LW502 and Christie LWU502 ship in the summer of 2016, backed by a three-year warranty and Christie’s industry-leading customer support.
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Eiki EK-810U/811W are 8000 Lumen Laser Projectors Eiki International announces the new EK-810U WUXGA (1920×1200) and EK-811W WXGA (1280×800) Laser Projectors. Featuring 8,000-lumen brightness, a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, and the superior color performance resulting from the use of both blue and red lasers, the EK-810U/811W support versatile LAN control and carries the added benefit of an IP6X Dust Ingress Test rating for long-term reliability. The result is a projector that delivers superior brightness and clarity in a cost-effective package that redefines value for professional large venue installations.
The new Eiki EK-810U/811W Laser Projectors provides a wealth of connectivity options that result in greater flexibility in terms of both signal access and control. For access on a LAN (Local Area Network), the system provides RJ-45 connectors for both HDBaseT and Ethernet. The system also provides support for RS-232 control as well as an input for a dedicated wired IR (infrared) remote. Equally notable, the projector includes a USB Type A connector — enabling the system to operate over the network using a Wi-Fi dongle. Additional connectivity for the Eiki EK-810U/811W includes both HDMI input and output, a DVI-D connector and VGA, I/O.
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Epson Expands Into Rental & Staging Market with 25,000 Lumen 3LCD Laser Projector Epson today announced the US launch of the Pro L25000U installation laser projector – the world’s first 3LCD laser projector with 25,000 lumens of color brightness and 25,000 lumens of white brightness. As part of the new Pro L-Series laser projector line, the Pro L25000U integrates a sealed optical engine with laser-light source with an inorganic phosphor wheel in combination with inorganic LCD panels for up to 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation, including 24/7 use for applications that require continuous projection.
Ideal for rental and staging, as well as permanent large venue installations, the Pro L25000U features advanced technology, including a wide array of future-proof 4K-ready powered lenses with lens shift and lens memory, 360-degree installation flexibility, diverse connectivity options, and sealed optical engine design. Leveraging Epson’s 4K Enhancement technology, the projector accepts 4K input and enhances a 1080p signal to surpass Full HD image quality.
The Pro L25000U leverages Epson’s proprietary 3LCD technology and new inorganic components to deliver advanced performance, quality and flexibility. The Pro L25000U uses advanced edge blending and auto image calibration for creating immersive experiences, and offers seamless integration tools. Additional features and benefits for large venue installations, include:
- Exceptional Full HD Widescreen Display – Native WUXGA (1920×1200) with 4K Enhancement technology
- 4K-Ready Lenses – These future-proof lenses project crisp images and are ready for true 4K applications
- 4K Enhancement Technology – Revolutionary technology accepts 4K signal and enhances a 1080p signal to output that surpasses Full HD image quality3
- Solid-State Laser Light Source – Provides virtually maintenance-free operation up to 20,000 hours2
- Versatile Connectivity – Supports the full range of inputs including HDBaseT, 3G-SDI and compatible with Crestron RoomView, AMX, Extron XTP, Control4 and Art-Net for easy integration
- Web-based Remote Management – Control and monitor projector status via a Web browser
- Professional Installation Features – Full 360-degree installation flexibility, including Portrait Mode, instant On/Off power, quieter performance, and absolute black contract ration
- Outstanding Service and Support – Limited warranty of 20,000 hours of usage or three years, whichever comes first
The Epson Pro L25000U ($99,999 MSRP) is available for purchase through authorized retailers and will start shipping in fall 2016. The projector comes with a limited warranty of three years or 20,000 hours, whichever comes first. For additional information, go here. Leave a Comment
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ViewSonic Debuts New Series of Laser Phosphor-Based Digital Projectors at InfoComm ViewSonic introduces its new line of laser phosphor-based projectors for a bright and immersive experience for home entertainment, education, and business applications. The LS810, LS820, and LS830, of LS Series of projectors feature 0.25 ultra-short throw lenses, up to 20,000 hours of operation, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 3D-ready capabilities, and PortAll – a hidden MHL/HDMI port that lets you discreetly stream multimedia content from a mobile device to the projector via a wireless dongle.
Designed for business and education environments where high ambient light can be an issue, the ViewSonic LS810 and LS830 ultra-short throw projectors feature high brightness levels at 4,000 lumens. With the company’s proprietary SuperColor and SonicExpert technologies, these projectors deliver advanced color and enhanced sound reproduction. The LS810 is a native WXGA-based projector, and the LS830 boasts native Full HD 1080p resolution. Both projectors are engineered with flexible connectors including dual 3D Blu-Ray ready HDMI inputs, HDMI/MHL, Component, S-Video, RGB, VGA, RS232 and RJ45. Featuring a smart and intuitive design, both laser projectors are network capable for easy installation across multiple rooms or locations.
With the LS820, ViewSonic delivers a Full HD 1080p, ultra-short throw projector for stunning home entertainment. The LS820 features an RGBRGB color wheel with Rec. 709 calibration for accurate color rendering. The LS820 features 3000 lumens of brightness; along with SuperColor color reproduction and SonicExpert sound enhancement technologies that bring home entertainment to life. It also comes with a number of connectors including dual 3D Blu-Ray ready HDMI inputs, Component, S-Video, RGB, VGA, RS232 and RJ45.
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Ricoh Expands Projector Line at InfoComm 2016At InfoComm 2016, RICOH is debuting the KU12000 projector, a WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, HDMI, and HDBaseT projector spec’d at 12,000 lumens and six lens options. It will list for $18,869. The RICOH PJ XL4540 and WXL4540 are laser-based, short-throw projectors spec’d at 3,200 lumens of brightness. Resolution is XGA for the PJ XL4540 and WXGA for the WXL4540 and and list is $2,029 and $2,279, respectively.
In addition, Ricoh is releasing the PJ WXC1110, a pico projector designed for impromptu presentations using a Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) connector. It’s an LED projector that’s about 600 lumens and lists for $859.
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Leyard Debuts LED Wall Built From Carbon FiberCarbon Fiber has been used on racing bikes for years as it’s as it’s lighter than plastic but stronger than steel. Now, add an LED wall to that with Leyard’s new CarbonLight LED display solutions to that. It’s a family of flexible, lightweight displays uniquely constructed to meet a broad range of creative indoor and outdoor applications.
Leyard CarbonLight LED displays are uniquely lightweight, thin, strong and adaptable – making them ideal for high-impact events served by rental and staging companies, and for fixed and semi-fixed installations with unique design requirements. The displays are fast and flexible to install, and are available in five different product configurations for indoor, outdoor, hanging, floor-mounted, corner-beveled and curved video wall installations, making Leyard CarbonLight’s broad offering ideal for the most unique and challenging environments.
The Leyard CarbonLight family of LED display solutions was designed for businesses renting audio visual equipment and for those wanting to incorporate creative visual effects into concerts, live theater, shows and other events. It is also ideal for fixed installations that require a high level of flexibility, either because of the unique requirements of the installation space, like broadcast set designs, or because a customer requires a video wall solution that can be moved or transformed into different physical configurations over time. This level of flexibility, adaptability and ease of deployment makes Leyard CarbonLight solutions truly unique.
The LED displays are ultra-lightweight due to their unique carbon fiber construction and patented designs, making them the perfect option for environments with limited structural capacity. They are easy to transport, incorporate hardware that is fast to install and take down, and are quick to service, with a hardware design that allows for middle-display replacement. Leyard CarbonLight displays also support many unusual configurations including right-angle corners, perfectly smooth concave and convex arcs, and floor installations.
The Leyard CarbonLight family of LED displays incorporates the patented technology and expertise of Glux Creative Technology Co, Ltd, a subsidiary of Leyard. It includes the following five product lines:
- Leyard CarbonLight CLA Series: For indoor, smoothly curved LED video walls, available in 1.5 and 1.9 millimeter pixel pitches with a cabinet size of 250 x 250 millimeters. Leyard CarbonLight CLA Series displays can be used to create arcs and columns of LED displays as low as 3 meters (9.84 feet) in diameter.
- Leyard CarbonLight CLI Series: For indoor hanging or mounted LED video walls, available in 2.6, 3.9 and 5.2 millimeter pixel pitches with a cabinet size of 500×500 millimeters. Leyard CarbonLight CLI Series displays can be used to achieve 90-degree corner installations.
- Leyard CarbonLight CLO Series: For outdoor hanging or mounted LED video walls, available in 3.9, 5.2 and 7.8 millimeter pixel pitches with a cabinet size of 500×500 millimeters.
- Leyard CarbonLight CLM Series: For outdoor mesh hanging or mounted LED video walls, available in 10.4 and 15.6 millimeter pixel pitches with a cabinet size of 1,000×500 millimeters. Leyard CarbonLight CLM Series displays can be used to create large-scale, transparent display installations in outdoor buildings or for architectural applications.
- Leyard CarbonLight CLF Series: For indoor or outdoor LED floor installations, available in 5.2, 6.2 and 10.4 millimeter pixel pitches with a cabinet size of 500×500 millimeters. Leyard CarbonLight CLF Series displays can withstand weight of 500 kilograms per cabinet (1,102 pounds) without damage, making them perfect for stage floors, tradeshow and showroom use.
The Leyard CarbonLight family of LED display solutions is debuting at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas from June 8-10 in Leyard and Planar booth #C7736. The entire line is here. Leave a Comment
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Barco’s New LED Canvas Is Very Creative Barco just unveiled what they are calling their ‘digital media canvas’ – an LED screen technology that’s different than traditional LED displays. Thanks to their thin, lightweight, and bendable design, the R-series attach easily to virtually any surface – especially on curved surfaces. Compared to today’s LED products, the ‘digital media canvas’ is the future for more creative freedom and greatly reduced setup time and cost. Designed for applications in retail, advertising, venues, and visitor attractions, the R-series frees customers from the limitations of traditional LED displays when digitizing their visual communication. Currently offered with a 10-mm pixel pitch, the outdoor-rated R10 is the first model of the digital media canvas family that’s being introduced, and it will be shipping from Q3 2016 onwards.
Installation and maintenance are key cost drivers for store façades, museums, theaters, houses of worship, stadiums, and corporate or event venues. Weighing less than 6 kg/m2, the R-series is much easier and faster to install than traditional LED displays, which minimizes installation cost. Offered in sheets up to 4.68 meters long and only 5 mm thick (including louvers), the digital media canvas covers all kinds of surfaces. Cabling, control, and power electronics are fully integrated on every sheet, to remove today’s cable clutter. Moreover, the power supply unit can be located remotely for easy servicing.
With minimal need for a supporting structure, the R-series can be glued onto a surface or wrapped around curved shapes. Thanks to its unique bendable design, architectural constraints are reduced and less space needs to be freed up. Plus, there are no visual segmentations or gaps, as is the case with standard tiled LED displays.
Because the total system weight of the R10 is up to 75 percent lighter than a traditional LED display, Barco’s digital media canvas can transform virtually any outdoor surface into a digital screen, at any time. Eliminating the need for heavy weight load support, this opens up a whole new dimension in creative design. Historic buildings, transportation vehicles, and many more objects can now be outfitted with LED visualization.
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NanoLumens Debuts Outdoor LED Display With 9000 Nits+ Brightness NanoLumens today announced its Outdoor Performance Series featuring 9,000 nits+ and availability in both 8MM and 10MM pixel pitch configurations.
NanoLumens claims the Outdoor Performance Series also sets new industry benchmarks in a number of critically important areas, including contrast ratios that are 70 percent better the leading competitor and its operational environments ranging is between -30ºC and 60ºC.
The Outdoor Performance Series also offers the widest possible flexibility in the types of places they can be installed, thanks to the fact that they are both front and rear serviceable and have an installed depth of just 125MM or approximately 5 inches.
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BenQ Unveils New Transparent Series Displays BenQ America today unveiled the TL240C and TL321C — both transparent LCD displays. Designed to bring a new and dynamic approach to digital signage and retail applications, the new models uniquely feature 24-inch and 32-inch lightweight display boxes to showcase products alongside relevant audio and video, bringing product promotions to life.
Designed to allow consumers to see the actual product inside the box enclosure while simultaneously watching an advertisement of the product on the outside screen, the TL240C and TL32IC Transparent Series Displays are an all-in-one solution for product promotion. Featuring an exclusive pixel design, the transparent display strikes the optimal balance between the desired transparency effect and excellent optical performance with a color depth of up to 16.7 million colors per interface. Adding to the ultra vivid effect, the level of transparency can be adjusted according to the lighting source in the environment, style and features of the displayed content to achieve the highest display versatility. The TL Series has an average life span of 30,000 hours, providing several years of nonstop service. With the reliable industrial-class performance and sturdy build, the new TL Series displays are an economic option over many consumer models.
Boasting ample multimedia connectivity, the TL240C and TL32IC displays are easy to set up and convenient to use. They feature HDMI, DVI-D, VGA and USB inputs, supporting today’s digital sources as well as traditional analog. Built-in 4W speakers provide crystal-clear audio to round out the stunning customer engagement experience. Including landscape and portrait mode display support, the units are easy to customize to fit a variety of applications.
The integrated USB display feature allows for cable- and PC-free content setup. Users can simply load the content onto a USB flash drive and plug it into the USB port. Content appears on the dynamic display in seconds and the most popular media formats are supported, including MP4 and JPEG, for painless content creation and upload.
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Barco Intros New Laser Video Walls Barco introduces RGB laser-powered rear-projection video walls. The Flagship laser series for 24/7 control rooms offers all the advantages of RGB laser projection for large video walls – including laser brightness levels and vibrant colors like never before, with an unmatched lifetime and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO).
To enable operators to view all the details on the video wall, control rooms have typically operated in dimmed or managed lighting environments. With the Flagship laser series for 24/7 control rooms, Barco literally lets the daylight in. Providing 2x more brightness than mainstream LED-lit video walls, this new series allows mission critical control rooms to operate under all lighting conditions – day or night.
The latest generation Barco Sense X automatic calibration technology is also integrated into this new generation of RGB laser video-walls. This system continuously measures brightness and color levels, and makes sure the video wall is perfectly calibrated at all times – not only inside the individual cubes, but over the entire video-wall.
Barco’s Flagship laser video walls for 24/7 control rooms are extremely energy-efficient. With a power consumption of 25 percent less (at higher brightness levels) than conventional LED-lit video walls and an energy efficiency of 3x lumens/watt, this innovative series is not only good for the energy bill, but for the environment too! In addition, thanks to the lower heat production of the laser units and cooling architecture, low-noise fans can be used, further reducing the noise level and hence increasing the operator’s comfort.
Barco’s Flagship laser display for 24/7 control rooms has a fully motorized engine. Installers and maintenance staff never need to open the individual cubes to bring the wall into perfect alignment. Instead, the video wall can be perfectly aligned − including keystone correction − by a single technician standing in front of the wall and using a remote control. Far more efficient, more reliable and less time-consuming, it is estimated that this new technology can save 50 percent of alignment time during set-up.
Barco’s Flagship laser display for 24/7 control rooms is available in 16:9 aspect ratio, with a screen diagonal of 70” and Full HD resolution. Different screen options, including Barco’s unique NoGap screen, are available to guarantee an optimal viewing experience for each application and environment.
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Extron Ships XTP II HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 Boards with 18 Gbps Throughput for 4K/60 Video Extron just announced they are shopping their XTP II CP HD 4K PLUS input and output boards that provide local connectivity for HDMI and support for separate analog stereo audio. These boards are HDCP 2.2 compliant and provide the highest level of HDMI 2.0 switching performance in the Pro AV industry. They are fully compatible with all XTP II CrossPoint matrix switchers and can also be used with original XTP CrossPoint models. The 18 Gbps data rate throughput at each port easily accommodates requirements for support of resolutions up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling. That means they are future-ready whenever the spec for HDMI can accommodate 4:4:4.
The XTP II CP HD 4K PLUS matrix boards are ideal for XTP Systems that require local routing of HDMI 2.0 signals. The XTP II CP 4i HD 4K PLUS input board can accept signals from up to four local HDMI sources, and includes analog stereo inputs to support audio embedding. For further flexibility and streamlined integration, these boards can convert between analog and digital audio formats for independent routing within the system. Additionally, embedded audio signals can be extracted and output from the XTP II CP 4o HD 4K PLUS as analog stereo for simplified connectivity into supporting audio systems.
XTP Systems provide a completely integrated switching and distribution solution for multiple digital and analog formats. They support local connectivity, as well as extended transmission capability to send video, audio, bidirectional RS232 and IR, and Ethernet up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CATx cable. Even greater distances can be reached over fiber optic cabling with single-mode and multi-mode options. Matrix switcher sizes from 4×4 up to 64×64 provide a wide range of possibilities for new applications and system upgrades to support emerging video standards and formats. XTP II is the only AV technology platform that supports uncompressed 4K video while providing additional bandwidth to accommodate anticipated future video resolutions and formats.
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tvONE Intros New 4K Multiviewer and Control Panel at InfoCommtvONE introduces two new product offerings, the 1T-MV-8474 4K Multiviewer and 1T-CL-322-US Control Panel at InfoComm in Las Vegas (booth C6818).
The 1T-MV-8474 4K Multiviewer, the latest product in tvONE’s range of 4K enabled products, can display up to four video windows simultaneously via sixteen different fixed layouts, which can be recalled to present content in a variety of combinations. This could vary from a straight forward Quad split, Picture-In-Picture, Triple, Side-By-Side, Full screen or something more complex with multiple layers.
The 1T-MV-8474 is a flexible multiviewer and a capable presentation switcher, making it a good fit for many different user applications. It has seven inputs — four HDMI, two DisplayPort and one VGA/YPbPr supporting resolutions up to 3840×2160@30 on HDMI and 3840×2160@60 via DisplayPort. It is complimented by seven independent stereo analog inputs which can be assigned and embedded into any of the video streams. It also offers a single scaled HDMI output capable of supporting resolutions up to 3840×2160@30.
The 1T-CL-322-US Control Panel is an Ethernet based solution for system automation and remote control. It consists of 16 LED backlit buttons, each programmable for either a single function or for recalling a sequence of commands in a macro. Each macro can be executed with a single button push, recalling up to 16 of the 128 stored commands, allowing the user to create and easily recall complex scenes or presets.
Programming and configuration of the 1T-CL-322-US is done through a simple but flexible WebUI, allowing the administrator to manage the control panels functions remotely across a network. A panel emulator allows the programmer to verify functionality and remote system control in real time, this can also be useful for remote system management.
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Gefen Ships GTB-UHD-HBT2 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT 2.0 Extender for HDMI Gefen today announced that the 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT 2.0 Extender for HDMI (GTB-UHD-HBT2) is now shipping. The GTB-UHD-HBT2 uses the new HDBaseT 2.0 Colligo platform which is spec’d to carry, in addition to video, RS-232, Bi-directional IR, and Power over HDBaseT — but, NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE as the HDBaseT Alliance doesn’t actually monitor or manage their own standard.
The POH (Power over HDBaseT) technology provides power to the Receiver unit using the same CAT-5 cable that extends the HDMI and control signals, and only the Sender needs an external power supply. Via the GTB-UHD-HBT2, 1080p Full HD and 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 8-bit video can be extended up to 495 feet (150 meters). Resolutions up to 4K DCI-Cinema (4096×2160 @ 30 Hz 4:4:4) and 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160 @ 60 Hz 4:2:0), along with the latest HDCP 2.2 encryption, are supported. 7.1 channels of LPCM and HBR (High Bit Rate) lossless digital audio including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, and DTS-HD Master Audio are passed through.
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Atlona Ships 4K Switcher Featuring HDMI/HDBaseT Inputs Atlona announced that its new premier commercial-market 4K switcher, the AT-UHD-SW-5000ED, is now shipping. The five-input switcher includes two HDBaseT inputs and mirrored HDMI/HDBaseT outputs, offering integrators more flexibility in designing boardroom, classroom and other AV presentation systems.
The SW-5000ED supports 4K/UHD@60 Hz, 4:2:0 video (10.2 Gbps) and transmits AV signals along with Ethernet, Power over Ethernet, and control over a single cable to displays up to 328 feet (100 meters) from the switcher. Built-in control options include auto-switching, front-panel buttons, and compatibility with IR, RS232 or TCP/IP-based control systems. The switcher also offers three HDMI inputs and audio de-embedding of digital audio from HDMI to two-channel, balanced analog audio.
The SW-5000ED enables two Atlona HDVS transmitters to be used in a single system and also supports the Atlona Management System (AMS). Displays connected to the SW-5000ED can be automatically turned on and off using IP, RS232 or CEC control. Additional advanced features include a web-based GUI for easy set-up and management of EDID, HDCP and display control. The switcher is equipped with USB and LAN ports for firmware updating.
The SW-5000ED features a compact, 1U, half-rack width enclosure that is installed with included 19″ rack-mount brackets that allow two units to be mounted side-by-side.
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Visionary Solutions Introduces 4K Over IP Visionary Solutions has introduced a 4K UHD video system that sends signals over standard Gigabit IP networks. Visionary’s new 4000-Series 4K Encoder and Decoder deliver “visually lossless,” ultra-low latency UHD video over Gigabit Ethernet. The E4000 encoder and D4000 Decoder employ the flexibility and scalability of today’s converged IP networks to carry Ultra High Definition content without the constraints and limitations of traditional switch matrix systems. This product was picked for our InfoComm Top-10 Tour.
With Visionary’s PacketTV and PacketAV products, 4K UHD, as well as full 1080p HD and lower resolution content can be deployed to a virtually limitless number of screens over any standard GbE network, even sharing space on existing enterprise networks, using standard network protocols and devices. A single network can carry audio, video, and data. Installation is a breeze, with no need for expensive proprietary components or 10GbE switches. Distributed displays and multi-component video walls are easily configured, and controllers from Crestron, AMX and other third parties are supported.
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Altinex Intros the MT302-201 Digital MultiTasker Altinex will introduce the new MT302-201 Digital Multitasked at InfoComm next week. The MT302-201 Digital Multitasker is a 4-RU, rack mountable chassis that allows for input and output modules — it has 20-slots. Thus, the MT302-201 supports up to 20 Digital MultiTasker cards and is equipped with two Ethernet ports, an IR receiver/IR blaster and an LCD front panel — and can be controlled via wireless or worried network, a control system or any device capable of establishing a standard TCP socket to the MT302-201’s IP address.
The unit’s front panel has an LCD to display essential information about the system and the cards installed — including the IP address of the MultiTasker on the network. The MultiTasker utilizes a simple ASCII based command set to control the individual cards installed inside the enclosure. Individual cards are referenced using their slot number as a unique identifier.
As the foundation for as many as 20 Digital MultiTasker cards, this enclosure has several cutting edge cards available for use with the system. These include the MT312-104 Control Card, the MT305-804 8×4 HDMI Matrix Switcher, the MT315-101 HDMI Over Anywire Transmit Card, the MT315-102 HDMI Over Anywire Receive Card, the MT317-101 HDMI Over Fiber Optic Transmit Card, the MT317-102 HDMI Over Fiber Optic Receive Card and the MT310-104 16×16 Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher. Additional options for the system include the MT399-101 Enclosure Rack-Mount Bracket Kit and the MT399-105 5-Piece Multitasker Card Slot Blanks for creating a clean, streamlined appearance over unused / open slots.
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Crystal Projection Screens Debuts New Screen Technology at InfoComm Crystal Screens by Luminit LLC is introducing a projection screen for the ProAV market at this year’s InfoComm in Las Vegas, Nevada (Booth# N2373B). Crystal Screens uses nanolens technology that was originally developed for the aerospace industry by optical scientists. Crystal Screens’ holographic technology creates a random surface that manipulates light energy. The result is gain and ambient light rejection and zero hot spots, according to the company. Crystal Screens provides a gain of 2.5 with a 120° viewing angle, thus, they are aiming it for brightly lit conference rooms, classrooms, theme parks, museums and other environments where ambient light is difficult to control.
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Draper’s Now Custom Prints Giant Backdrops, Including Motorized OnesDraper wants to do more than your screens. So, they’ve launched a division to market the service of signage — whether you’re in need of a motorized background for press conferences, looking to make a splash with some large graphics for a business, trying to communicate a message in a restrictive environment, or bringing order and uniformity to your videoconferencing, Draper’s in-house custom printed backgrounds and shades work using the typical CMYK printing process.
Draper uses water-based latex inks that are UL ECOLOGO certified, and GREENGUARD GOLD certified to standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air, and can be used on several GREENGUARD Gold certified fabrics. They are odorless and require no special ventilation. In addition, all of their printing supplies are recyclable, and 70 percent of the weight of the used ink cartridge is a recyclable cardboard container.
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