Extron Introduces ZRTP Pro Series of Touch Panels and Extron Control for Zoom Rooms App

October 3, 2023

Extron announced the ZRTP Pro Series of Zoom-certified touch panels and the Extron Control for Zoom Rooms App. The ZRTP Pro Series are Zoom Rooms touch panels that can operate as either a Zoom Rooms controller or a Zoom Scheduling panel. As a Zoom Rooms controller, Extron says these touch panels let users manage the […]

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Nureva Announces Camera Zones Feature for Its HDL410 Audio Conferencing System

October 3, 2023

Nureva announced a new camera zones feature for its HDL410 audio conferencing system that integrates its sound location data with the INOGENI CAM230 multi-camera selector. Nureva says setup is quick, with only a few minutes needed to define up to three zones that are each mapped to a camera and its view of the room. […]

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Crestron Announces Videobar 70 Certification and Zoom Phone Appliance

October 3, 2023

Today, Crestron Electronics announced certification for the Videobar 70 and intelligent video cameras and introduced a new Zoom Phone Appliance and Scheduling Panel with Zoom Rooms software. Crestron’s first all-in-one collaboration bar, the Videobar 70, is built on Android OS and includes four cameras with intelligent video capabilities, enabling speaker tracking, group framing, conversation mode […]

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Fuzzbuzz Technologies Integrates Equinox With Scalable Display Technologies

October 3, 2023

Established in 1991, Equinox invented the premium health and fitness space. Today, the luxury fitness club has continued to define it as the brand expands globally and diversifies into new areas, offerings and categories. With over 100 clubs worldwide, Equinox offers personal training and fitness programs in studios that “inspire performance.” Equinox’s designs touch every […]

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HP Launches Poly Studio Bundle

October 3, 2023

HP has launched a new Poly Studio Bundle specifically designed to leverage the Zoom Rooms’ Intelligent Director feature by applying AI technology to create a more “equitable meeting experience” in large rooms. HP says Zoom Intelligent Director is a multi-camera experience that uses two or three cameras in medium to large rooms to show optimal […]

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Advanced Systems Group Acquires Audio Intervisual Design

October 3, 2023

Advanced Systems Group acquired Audio Intervisual Design (AID) today. “Since launching Advanced Systems Group over 25 years ago, Audio Intervisual Design has been an esteemed competitor and a leading provider of tools for the creative community,” said Dave Van Hoy, ASG founder and president. “ASG stands to deliver even more to our customers in audio, […]

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Best Practices for More Inclusive Meetings

October 2, 2023

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Jeff Muto ViewSonic To thrive in an increasingly complex world, organizations need diverse talent. But diversity is only the beginning. To unlock the power and potential of that diverse talent, they need each employee to feel a sense of value, purpose and belonging. Which means, they also need inclusion. Getting […]

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Legrand and Microsoft Collaborate to Design Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms

October 2, 2023

Legrand announced new Microsoft hybrid conferencing spaces designed for Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North and Central America. Legrand claims Microsoft has become integral to the way we collaborate and learn. The company says creating a “premium in-room experience” with the complete conferencing platform is what the Signature Teams Rooms are all […]

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AVer Introduces CAM520 Pro3 Conferencing Camera and VB350 Video Bar

October 2, 2023

AVer Information announced the CAM520 Pro3, a professional-grade, 1080p conferencing camera and the VB350, a dual-lens enterprise-grade video bar. Designed for medium to large conference rooms, AVer says the CAM520 Pro3 and VB350 feature a pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) design to elevate video conferencing experiences. Both devices have received Zoom certification. According to Aver, […]

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Extron Announces XPA Ultra FX Series Power Amplifiers Are Now Shipping

October 2, 2023

Extron announced that the XPA Ultra FX Series eight and four-channel multi-zone audio power amplifiers are now shipping. Extron says the amplifiers’ flexibility allows a single unit to be set up in a variety of configurations to support large systems with multiple speaker types. These amplifiers can simultaneously drive 8 ohm, 4 ohm, 70 volt […]

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Bang & Olufsen and LG Electronics Partner to Bundle LG MAGNIT MicroLED Display and Beolab 90 Home Cinema Speakers

October 2, 2023

Bang & Olufsen and LG Electronics have announced the availability of a new ultra-premium bundle that combines the 136-inch LG MAGNIT MicroLED display and Bang & Olufsen Beolab 90 home cinema speakers. This home cinematic experience is being launched in the United States this month at Bang & Olufsen’s Costa Mesa, California showroom. The bundle […]

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Lucid Group Installs Samsung’s The Wall at its Design Studio

October 2, 2023

Samsung Electronic Co today announced that Lucid Group has installed The Wall at its design studio to enhance the collaborative design process for their future electric vehicle models. With MicroLED technology, The Wall offers “exceptional” visual capabilities, providing Lucid with additional tools to meet the surging demand for sustainable electric vehicles while “elevating the luxury […]

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Red Dot Digital Media and spinTouch Develop Interactive Kiosk Solution for Blue Diamond

October 1, 2023

Red Dot Digital Media developed an interactive kiosk solution with its partner, spinTouch, to help Blue Diamond merchandise its portfolio of tractor attachments at retail in an “engaging, easy-to-navigate” way. Red Dot says the kiosks help customers search and filter to find their chosen product while also enabling them to learn more, watch product videos, […]

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Christie D4K40-RGB Pure Laser Projectors Power China’s Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center

October 1, 2023

Christie announced that its RGB pure laser projectors illuminate several giant-screen and dome theatres with visuals that accentuate the Mogao Grottoes. Located within the expansive Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center in China’s northwestern Gansu province, this facility is home to four digital theatres, including two giant-screen theatres and two dome theatres. In these venues, visitors […]

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DLZ Creator Integrates NDI Technology

September 29, 2023

DLZ Creator is the first product in the Mackie line to integrate NDI technology, a bidirectional AV-over-IP protocol enabling audio and video workflows across Ethernet networks. The NDI standard enables broadcast quality, low latency, and frame-accurate audio and video communication between multiple machines in real-time on a simple, secure, and dependable IP network. The NDI […]

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Huddly Director Now Available for Small, Medium and Large Rooms

September 27, 2023

Huddly Director, the same AI used in the Huddly Crew AI-directed multi-camera system, is now available for small, medium and large rooms on Huddly S1 and the Huddly L1. Huddly says the Huddly Director delivers professionally produced video meetings, prioritizing engagement and effective communication. It switches between speakers, listener reactions and room views, creating an […]

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Blaze Audio Debuts Audinate Dante Audio-over-IP Compatibility

September 27, 2023

Blaze Audio just debuted Audinate Dante Audio-over-IP compatibility across its PowerZone Connect amplifier series— networked audio systems that require up to 4×4 channels at a sample rate of 44.1 and 48kHz. Blaze Audio’s Audinate Dante-equipped amplifiers include: PowerZone Connect 122D (125 W | 2 CH) PowerZone Connect 504D (500 W | 4 CH) PowerZone Connect […]

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Live Event Production Company PTP Live Chooses FOR-A Production Equipment

September 27, 2023

Nashville-based live event production company PTP Live has chosen FOR-A HVS-1200 video switchers and MFR-1000 routers for its rental fleet of 12G flypacks — pre-wired mobile production units used in combination with projectors, LED wall products, cameras, playback and lighting equipment. Three HVS-1200 switchers and three MFR-1000 routers will be added to the 12G flypack […]

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HDBaseT Alliance to Release HDBaseT-USB3 Standard for USB 3.2 Connectivity

September 27, 2023

The HDBaseT Alliance says it is readying a solution to deal with the long-reach extension of USB 3.2 connectivity. The alliance claims the effort addresses critical industry challenges by providing a professional-grade replacement to existing extension solutions that fall short with respect to cost, power consumption, distance, field termination, stability and support for all USB […]

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Visionary PacketAV Matrix Series Now Offers Control Operations With Aveo Systems Mira Connect

September 27, 2023

Visionary and Aveo Systems have partnered to introduce expanded control operations for Visionary’s PacketAV Matrix Series with Aveo Systems’ Mira Connect. The Mira Connect family of products now integrate with Visionary’s AV-over-IP products to enhance overall control and user experience. The partnership aims to provide users with a “seamless, intuitive and engaging experience when interacting […]

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Legrand Partners with Microsoft to Built Pre-Configured Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms Systems

September 26, 2023

Legrand and Microsoft have announced a partnership to create a new hybrid conferencing space with Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North, and Central America. The Signature Teams Rooms are all about creating a premium in-room experience with the complete conferencing platform. Signature Teams Rooms were developed to be immersive and inclusive meeting […]

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CYP Launches HDBaseT 3.0 Transmitter

September 26, 2023

CYP just launched the PUV-3090TX-UEA HDBaseT 3.0 transmitter that supports up to 4K UHD+ (18Gbps, 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit) video input and output over both HDMI and HDBaseT. This allows the transmission of uncompressed HDMI 2.0 4K@60 (4:4:4, 8-bit) video and HD audio as well as Ethernet (LAN serving) and control via a single run of […]

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University of Manchester Engineering Campus Development Installs Extron and Pure AV Systems

September 26, 2023

The University of Manchester Engineering Campus Development – MECD in England required expansive research, learning and meeting spaces for more than 8,000 engineering and science students. Two new multi-story structures were built and linked to the existing Oddfellows Hall, next to the other two engineering buildings. Rooms were designed to be flexible with specialized learning […]

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AVI-SPL to Deploy signageOS’s Digital Signage Monitoring Solutions

September 25, 2023

AVI-SPL will deploy signageOS’s digital signage monitoring solutions to provide to its clients. The companies say the joint effort between signageOS and AVI-SPL allows both companies to unite and capitalize on their unique strengths and industry knowledge to improve and provide digital signage services for diverse business sectors. AVI-SPL says the signageOS agreement gives AVI-SPL […]

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LAVNCH WEEK 8 Sponsorship Opportunities Available

September 25, 2023

LAVNCH WEEK 8 is almost here — and you won’t want to miss the industry’s flagship virtual event, which is being held October 23-26. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the industry’s #1 virtual event — watch the video below to learn more about sponsoring LAVNCH WEEK 8. “Each iteration of LAVNCH WEEK is bigger and […]

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Invest In Efficient Technology

September 23, 2023

I was visiting a co-worker’s office recently and was surprised by their technology setup. They had a single monitor as an external display for their laptop. They used the mic, speakers and camera on their laptop (which is off to the side) for Zoom calls. I began to wonder how this person could possibly be […]

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PPDS Launches Philips Professional Soundbar With Built-In Subwoofer

September 22, 2023

PPDS launched the Philips Professional Soundbar to bring cinematic audio experiences to hotel rooms with Philips MediaSuite TVs, making PPDS a video and audio company. The new Philips Professional Soundbar has a built-in subwoofer designed and configured to match Philips MediaSuite TVs. Dubbed the HAL5023, it has a trapezoid design (W70 x D12 x H7cm) […]

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Meyer Sound Joins the Celebrations for Telluride Film Festival’s 50th Anniversary

September 22, 2023

In early September, a small resort city nestled high in the Colorado Rockies was the center of the cinema world as scores of movie industry luminaries gathered for the 50th anniversary of the Telluride Film Festival. Meyer Sound was again a key supporter of the festival, returning this year as a Signature Sponsor and Cinema […]

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AMX is Back in the Control System Business with MUSE Control Family

September 21, 2023

AMX hinted it was back in the control system business last November with the debut of its Varia touch screens. Today, it announced the AMX MUSE, calling it “automation controllers.” AMX says the MUSE can simultaneously process unlimited scripts written in JavaScript, Python or Groovy and natively support so-called low-code development with Node-RED. AMX says […]

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Extron Enters UCC Space With New UCS 303

September 21, 2023

Extron just launched the UCS 303, a collaboration and presentation switcher designed for UCC spaces. Three inputs support the connection of USB, HDMI and DisplayPort sources, while five USB device ports connect to peripherals such as USB cameras and microphones. The USB-C input provides video/audio, USB, and 60W of power to charge a user’s laptop […]

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Epson PowerLite 815E Lamp-Free Extreme Short-Throw Projector Now Shipping

September 19, 2023

Epson announced the new PowerLite 815E is shipping. On the heels of the PowerLite 810E launch, the new projector adds a black chassis option to Epson’s new lamp-free extreme short-throw laser display lineup with 4K Enhancement Technology. PowerLite 815E features built-in wired/wireless networking and 3-Chip 3LCD with 4K Enhancement technology and 5,000 lumens of color […]

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Aura the ‘World’s Most Advanced Humanoid Robot’ Will Permanently Reside in the Las Vegas Sphere

September 19, 2023

Today, Aura the Robot, claiming to be the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, announced that she will permanently reside in the grand atrium of Sphere in Las Vegas. As the venue’s “spokesbot,” Aura will interact with guests at the venue and serve as an “integral part of The Sphere Experience featuring Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from […]

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