Integrated Systems Events announced this week that Dr. Dirk Schlesinger, the global lead for manufacturing industries of Cisco Consulting Services, will present the opening keynote address of ISE 2014. Schlesinger’s address, “Kick-Starting the Market for Building Automation,” will give attendees an exclusive insight into how a new cross-industry initiative set up by Cisco, ABB, Bosch […]

NEC Display Solutions has just launched the V423-TM display to its Touch-Integrated V Series portfolio. Within the display’s bezel is an integrated, low-profile, four-camera optical-imaging technology that allows for up to four simultaneous touches. The native 1080p (1920×1080) LED-backlit LCD is spec’d at 430 cd/m2 (maximum brightness) and 1300:1 contrast ratio. Inputs include DisplayPort, HDMI […]

NEC Display Solutions’ new MD302C4 LCD is a 2560×1600 native resolution widescreen display for diagnostic review applications in healthcare organizations. The 4-megapixel, 30-inch display with IPS panel is designed to provide precise color reproduction and wide viewing angles and is spec’d at 180 cd/m2 of calibrated brightness and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Factory-calibrated uniformity control […]

The new Meyer Sound Galileo Callisto 616 AES primary array processor is a designed for driving and aligning Meyer Sound loudspeaker array systems. The 2U, rack-mounted Callisto 616 AES includes six inputs, 16 digital outputs with eight mirrored analog outputs, and a full digital matrix processor. Working in tandem with the Compass control software, Callisto […]

SynAudCon is renowned for its real-world audio educational offerings through web-based and in-person training offered worldwide. SynAudCon will offer the three-day “Sound Reinforcement for Technicians” (SRT) in Portland, Ore. on Feb. 24-26, 2014 and again in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 2-4, 2014. SRT instructor Pat Brown provides hands-on exercises which allow attendees to use a […]

PreSonus is now shipping its new StudioLive AI-series (Active Integration) Loudspeakers — the new line includes the full-range StudioLive 312AI, 315AI, and 328AI and the StudioLive 18sAI subwoofer. StudioLive AI-series speakers incorporate Fulcrum Acoustics’ TQ Temporal Equalization algorithms that supposedly eliminate horn reflections and to correct linear time and amplitude anomalies in coaxial systems. Collaborating […]

Savant Systems, LLC has announced the addition of Wall-Smart, Ltd. to its PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE cooperative program. Savant’s PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE initiative has been targeted to achieve global compatibility between Savant’s control systems and a diverse group of best-in-class manufacturers from the audio, video, lighting control, HVAC and security industries, as well as value-added partners […]

TruAudio announced this month that it has reached an agreement to be the exclusive partner and sole supplier of Padimount In-Wall Docking products throughout the world. Padimount provides a variety of unique benefits to the AV integrator in offering an iOS docking solution to their clients. To read the complete press release online, click here.

Middle Atlantic Products has appointed Blake Brubaker as regional sales manager for Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. In his new position, Brubaker will manage sales for the A/V, security, data and residential market segments while ensuring that Middle Atlantic factory sales reps are properly trained and equipped with the right tools to […]

Leonard Suskin: Holiday Musings on Cooperation and Collaboration in the AV industry Corey Moss: AV/IT — An Aerial View Assessment Jason Griffing: Gary’s HDBaseT Petition — A Bridge Too Far? Molly Stillman: Digital Menu Boards Done Right Lee Distad: Great Techs, Lousy People Skills Mark Coxon: Barnes and Not-So-Noble: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Joel […]

HARMAN’s Crown Audio started shipping four of its DriveCore Install (DCi) Series power amplifiers. Available in both DCi Analog and DCi Network Ethernet-linkable configurations, the 4-channel and 2-channel amplifiers are spec’d at 1,250 watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 ohms and 70-volt and 100-volt (all channels driven; 2,500 watts in bridged mode), and […]

Today Peerless-AV launched what it is calling AV’s first “universal mosaic video wall mount” with the DS-VWM770. The DS-VWM770 allows for video displays between 46″ to 70″ to be positioned at virtually every angle. Displays securely attach to the mount in 15° increments ranging from 0° to 360°, providing repeatability and adjustability from display to […]

Sales of interactive whiteboards (IWBs) and interactive flat panel displays in the education and corporate sectors achieved close to 400,000 displays in Q3 2013, up 3 percent on last year and making it the largest Q3 on record, according to the latest quarterly research from Futuresource Consulting. “The interactive whiteboard market has grown at a […]

Pakedge Device & Software is now shipping its W7O Outdoor Dual-Band Concurrent Wireless Access Point. The W7O allows for simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5.0 GHz dual-band operation, is powered by PoE and uses a IP67-rated weatherproof aluminum housing that protects it from dust, dirt and moisture in harsh outdoor environments. What makes the W7O unique is […]

PreSonus is now shipping its ultra-compact Eris E4.5 studio reference monitor/speaker, the third model in the Eris series of two-way monitor speakers. The monitor features a 4.5-inch, Kevlar low-frequency transducer, a 1-inch (25 millimeter), silk-dome, high-frequency tweeter and a rear bass-reflect port. Each speaker is powered by a 250-watt Class AB amplifier-plenty of juice for […]

Basically a mobile projection screen married with a three-piece projector mount, the AVstumpfl Desert Screen is meant to be used in harsh environments. Using the Monoblox64 profile frame and projector arms for the installation of short throw projectors directly to the screen, it’s designed for edge-blending three projectors together on one screen. The Desert Screen […]

The new S310 screen option for Christie MicroTiles reduces seams to just 0.7 millimeters. Unless you’re a newbie to the AV industry or can’t read, you’ve likely heard about and seen MicroTiles in action. Combining the strengths of DLP and LED technology, Christie MicroTiles allow you to create a digital canvas using as many (or […]

CEDIA has announced its training line-up for the ISE 2014 show in Amsterdam in early February. We highly recommend two of the sessions: 1. Residential Networking: The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for understanding IP (Internet Protocol). It is appropriate for both beginners and individuals looking to formalize and increase their […]

The 2013 AOpen Forum Europe had over 150 attendees who learned about everything from the state of the digital signage market to what’s next for digital signage and its impact in mobile applications. Now the 2014 edition has opened registration and has named rAVe founder Gary Kayye as the host of the 5th annual forum. […]

Extron has announced the DTP T HWP 232 D and the DTP T UWP 232 D two input Decora-style transmitters. The DTP T HWP 232 D transmits HDMI, audio and control, while the DTP T UWP 232 D transmits HDMI or analog video, audio and control. These signals are sent up to 230 feet (70 […]

To help advance a coordinated approach to energy efficiency for the United States, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has convened the Energy Efficiency Standardization Coordination Collaborative (EESCC). As part of these meetings, the ANSI/INFOCOMM 4:2012 Audiovisual Systems Energy Management Standard has been selected for inclusion in the EESCC Inventory Database. The standard was cited […]

The new PN-U473 from Sharp is a 47-inch LED backlit LCD monitor designed for commercial applications. It can run 24/7 and can be mounted in landscape or portrait configurations. The 40-pound PN-U473 is 2″ deep and is both LEED and ADA compliant. It offers 1920×1080 resolution; VGA, HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort inputs; 700 cd/m2 brightness; […]

BEHRINGER is now shipping the new X32 PRODUCER, a rack-mountable console with 16 MIDAS-designed mic preamps, eight stereo FX engines and a 32×32 USB 2.0 audio interface. It can be controlled via computer, iPad or iPhone, or with the built-in LCD interface. The most compact of the X32 family of consoles, the X32 PRODUCER features […]

As part of its Business & Leadership Conference (BLC), NSCA has announced two opportunities for attendees to receive special registration pricing for the 16th annual BLC on Feb. 27-March 1 in Dallas, TX. Option #1: Randy Vaughan Founder’s Award Eligible first-time attendees are encouraged by the NSCA Education Foundation to apply for the Randy Vaughan […]

Crestron is now shipping its new family of configurable FlipTops, small compartments for cables and control products that recess into conference tables or lecterns. Cables, connectors, power and control solutions are hidden neatly out of sight when not in use, but you can just flip open the top to access the components. The tapered, notched […]

NuVo Technologies will introduce the next generation player for its IP-based solution, the NuVo Wireless Audio System, to the European market at ISE. The new P3500 professional series player will power three separate zones simultaneously, from a single rack-mountable unit, with an impressive 200 watts per zone. As part of the NuVo Wireless Audio System, […]

Extron’s new Cable Cubby Series/2 offers furniture-mountable enclosures that are available in two sizes. The patent-pending, modular enclosures accommodate Extron Retractors, AV cables or Extron’s AAP-Architectural Adapter Plates. Cables and AAPs can be installed or serviced from the top of the enclosure after installation. The enclosures are available in a black anodized or brushed aluminum […]

Atomos is now shipping the Spyder calibration tool. Developed in partnership with New Jersey-based Datacolor, the Atomos Spyder gives Samurai Blade one button color calibration normally only found on high end monitors. With Spyder, the Samurai Blade gains the ability to accurately calibrate to the SMPTE Rec 709 color space with a D65 white point […]

Jupiter’s StreamCenter is designed to support businesses and government agencies with dozens, hundreds or even thousands of video streams to monitor. StreamCenter is ideal for applications including public safety, security monitoring, traffic management, military command and control and any other enterprise that relies on video streams for situational awareness. Jupiter’s StreamCenter delivers high performance decoding […]

Biamp Systems today added to its public address and voice evacuation system, Vocia, with the PSKIT-1 interface kit and 1.5.2 software. The PSKIT-1 is a standalone paging station kit that allows for direct connection to third-party equipment, such as legacy paging stations and fireman’s microphone panels. The PSKIT-1 features embedded DSP and on-board memory to […]

Extron’s new MPA 152 Plus is a new quarter-rack-width, stereo-integrated mini power amplifier that delivers 15 watts rms per channel and provides several performance enhancements over the previous MPA 152. The MPA 152 Plus features a 90 dB signal-to-noise ratio with 0.1 percent THD+N. The MPA 152 Plus is an ENERGY STAR qualified amplifier with […]

Visix is now shipping its RoomBoard, which the company describes as a one-stop touchscreen wayfinding solution that shows space availability, maps event listings to rooms and integrates with MeetingMinder interactive room signs. Features include: Combines digital signage, interactive wayfinding and schedules Shows number of available rooms at top Available rooms show in green and busy […]