Last week, Joel discussed demonstrations with Bill Sharer of Exxel about how we send our demos south. This week, we discuss how to do it right and when it is appropriate to bring out the hardware. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Cypress, CA, July 29, 2013 – Kensington Church had been using their existing switcher for years when they decided to upgrade to a FOR-A HVS-390HS video switcher, but the move came sooner than expected when the current switcher gave out right before Easter weekend. The metro Detroit-based church called in local systems integrator Advanced Lighting […]
Glasgow, UK. July 29 2013 Linn announced today that they are establishing their own direct distribution in North America. Linn’s arrangements with current distributor TC Group Americas Inc. will conclude on October 1st, 2013. “Linn have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with TC Group Americas and we thank them for their valued contribution. We […]
The company behind some of the UK’s most iconic digital advertising structures is set to change the face of the UK’s retail landscape! Solutions In Steel – whose creations include the City of London Gateway and the Portland Tower in Manchester – has launched a new, “full service” division, SIS Digital. SIS Digital, which is […]
CHATSWORTH, CA – Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced a new solution that promises the highest quality audio possible when using digital audio from a computer as the source. “The new GefenTV High Resolution USB to Audio Decoder supports resolutions up to 192k so it is ideal for anyone who wants high fidelity sound coming […]
San Diego, CA — July 29, 2013 Clary Icon will work closely with BP Marketing Group to provide sales, support and training services to integrators and resellers in the Midwestern United States. “The BP Marketing Group has an established reputation as a knowledgeable, effective sales team with deep industry experience that is soundly focused on manufacturer and dealer success,” […]
San Francisco, Calif., July 29, 2013 — Working with its longtime partner Panasonic®, Grass Valley® announces the newest upgrade to its K2® server products to include powerful compression support for Panasonic’s new AVC-LongG (Advanced Video Codec/Long Group Of Pictures) compression type, which the company announced at NAB 2013. Grass Valley’s K2 Summit® and K2 Solo® […]
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, July 2013… Muse Research™ and Development, Inc., and PreSonus® Audio Electronics, Inc., announced that the PreSonus AudioBox™ 1818VSL audio interface is now included, standard, with Muse Research’s new Receptor™ TRIO and Receptor QU4TTRO hardware-based plug-in players, giving musicians up to 18 high-quality audio inputs and outputs. In addition, Muse Research now offers […]
7/28/2013 UK — The reactivated Radiophonic Workshop (RWS) has enlisted BEHRINGER’s X32 Digital Mixing Console and EUROLIVE Active loudspeakers for a series of upcoming high-profile electronic music events. Recognized the world over for their groundbreaking recording and sound design work, the reactivated RWS considered various top manufacturer’s mixing desks, monitoring systems and front of house […]
Oceanside, CA – July 2013…. Olympia WA-based integrators CCI Solutions recently oversaw an extensive renovation of New Venture Christian Fellowship’s 1800-seat sanctuary in Oceanside, CA, designing a high-tech triumvirate of audio, video, and lighting systems that come together to create a powerful immersive worship experience. The system included edge-blended video, sophisticated LED lighting, and a networked […]
Steve Morse may not be a household name among the younger set but there’s hardly a guitarist alive who hasn’t been knocked out by his playing. The instrumental group he founded in 1973, the Dixie Dregs, continues to win acclaim and pack halls to this day. But that’s hardly enough for Morse, who ranks as […]
On the first episode of AV Insider, Johnny Mota interviews Randy Kunin of Randall-K Designer HIFI. Randy discusses blending art with audio. Check out his website at http://www.randall-k.com/ Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Las Vegas, NV – July 2013 … Located inside the Miracle Mile Shops of the Planet Hollywood Resort on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, the Saxe Theater is home to several of this town’s most popular shows. In addition to hosting BeatleShow! – the award winning tribute to the Beatles, patrons can also see […]
Vaddio, the global leader in robotic PTZ cameras and camera control systems, announces a joint partnership with Zoom Video Communications, a cloud videoconferencing experience that unifies HD videoconferencing, mobility and web meetings together as a free cloud service. “Zoom is excited to partner with Vaddio in the “Works with Zoom” program,” explained Founder and CEO, Zoom […]
MIAMI, FL., July 24, 2013 – Herman (www.HermanProAV.com), the leading provider of AV products, procurement services and labor resources to systems integrators in the commercial AV and broadcast industries, announces a new distribution partnership with Atlona, an award-winning provider of digital connectivity solutions. “We are thrilled to enter into this strategic partnership with Herman,” said Ilya […]
Following the news, Joel talks with Bill Sharer of Exxel about the traps and pitfalls of product demonstrations. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Minneapolis, MN, July 25, 2013. CastNET announced today the hiring of Joe Bailo as the Western Region Director of Sales. Prior to joining CastNET, Bailo had 19 years experience in sales management and senior management positions with several companies who marketed gaming and casino technology systems. Commenting on the hiring, Kevin Groves, Alpha Video’s COO, said, […]
Billerica, Massachusetts – July 25, 2013 – Broadcast Pix™ will showcase Version 1.1 of its new Flint™ integrated production system at the Texas Association of Broadcasters 60th Annual Convention and Trade Show, which runs Aug. 7-8, 2013, in Austin. With built-in HD streaming, Flint integrates the entire HD production workflow, from ingest to distribution, and is anchored by […]
Los Angeles, California: DDD Group plc (AIM: DDD; OTCQX: DDDGY), the 3D solutions company, has expanded its patent license agreement with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (“Samsung”) to allow Samsung to perform 2D to 3D video conversion for content that can be presented on 3D cinema screens. The patent license agreement allows Samsung to perform the […]
UK-based audio visual design and manufacturing company Smart-e has expanded its range of HDMI and DVI products through a partnership with California-based Smart-AVI. The two companies, who have collaborated on projects in the past and share similar branding, have agreed to become sales and distribution channels for each others products in their respective territories. Surrey-based […]
San Diego, CA (July 24, 2013) – Gary Hartung is a pro audio veteran in the truest sense. For more than two decades he’s worked for one of the world’s most respected touring and installation sound companies. In that time he’s mixed sound for an impressive roster of talent including Crosby Stills & Nash, Pat Benatar, […]
WAYNE, NJ (July 24, 2013) – JVC Professional Products Company, a division of JVC Americas Corp., today announced its VN-H657U PTZ dome and VN-H657WPU outdoor PTZ dome IP-based security cameras are now officially listed as Profile S supporting devices by the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF). Since 2008, ONVIF has been a global industry forum dedicated to integrating […]
Philadelphia, PA — July 24, 2013 — Almo Professional A/V and ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) today announced a new distribution agreement that gives Almo partners access to ClearOne’s software-based video conferencing solutions, select audio conferencing products, multimedia streaming, and digital signage. ClearOne has joined the Almo E4 AV Tour and will exhibit this week at the E4 […]
Woodland Park, NJ (July 24, 2013) – Jon Melchin, FSR Inc.’s Director of Architectural Development, is among the expert speakers presenting at the 2013 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition. BICSI, a professional association supporting the information technology systems (ITS) industry, is an internationally recognized source of information, education, and world-class technology training. The event, which […]
The results of our annual demographic survey are in! Listen to Gary tell you little bit about the average rAVe reader. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
We have the details on who is going to win the CEDIA 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award goes to somebody you all know and respect and someone I’ve had the honor of teaching with. Listen to hear who won! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
ANAHEIM, Calif. – (July 23, 2013) – Christie® “goes large and fast” at SIGGRAPH 2013 with the official launch of its Christie QuadHD84 flat panel display, a versatile, quad high definition LCD flat panel that provides a unique interface for true 60Hz performance at a full 3840 by 2160 resolution with compatibility with both computer […]
Las Vegas, NV – July 2013 … Located inside the Miracle Mile Shops of the Planet Hollywood Resort on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, the Saxe Theater is home to several of this town’s most popular shows. In addition to hosting BeatleShow! – the award winning tribute to the Beatles, patrons can also see […]
Anaheim, California (June 23, 2013) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce VN-Matrix 250 encoders and decoders, which provide real-time transmission of high resolution HDCP-compliant HDMI, DVI, or RGB video across standard IP networks for use in real-time streaming, recording, and playback applications. The VN-Matrix 250 Series accepts HDMI and RGB signals at resolutions up to 1920×1200 […]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada—July 23, 2013… More than 2,500 individual events comprised the 34th “Evangelischer Kirchentag” (Protestant church convention) that took place from May 1st to May 5th in Hamburg. The closing service attracted around 130,000 faithful, as well as considerable interest from the media. The Kirchentag’s biblical motto – ‘As Much as You Need’ – […]
Designing shows for artistes ranging from Sheryl Crow to Fleetwood Mac over a long period, experienced LD Paul ‘Arlo’ Guthrie has been increasingly finding GLP’s impression X4’s an essential component in his touring inventory. Earlier this summer, PRG supplied production for the evergreen Fleetwood Mac’s LIVE 2013 48-city Stateside arena tour — and this time […]
July 2013, Chino, California – Genius is pleased to announce the launch of SP-D150, a pair of USB-powered cube-shaped speakers, in North America. Now, buyers no longer have to choose between style and sound. These aluminum-finished speakers boast a clean, modern look and feel. Meanwhile, their rich bass and crisp, clear audio will transform notebooks […]
