It’s been said that no two experiences are ever the same at an Exertis Almo E4 Experience and the 2023 program, set to kick off in Dallas on March 7, is bringing a host of new professionals, education and products to ensure attendees create their own customized day Additionally, for the first time in the […]

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a show like this. I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more […]

Registration is officially open for InfoComm 2023, set for June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will explore pro AV solutions that accelerate productivity and create unforgettable in-person experiences. “At InfoComm, we bring all facets of the pro AV industry together to see advancements in technology up […]

During the pandemic, Zoom made a fortune. The company could do no wrong, even when it did — like in 2021 having to pay an $85 million fine to settle claims that it lied about offering end-to-end encryption and in 2020 when it accidentally used its Chinese servers to generate encryption keys. The number of […]

Snap One has announced the international availability of the ClareVision Color At Night series IP surveillance cameras that leverage wider apertures, Sony Starvis sensors and integrated LED lighting to deliver improved nighttime visibility. By replacing IR illuminators with newer technologies, the Color At Night series eliminates IR reflections from rain or snow while using PoE, […]

Last year, Lightware introduced the Lightware Discovery Center, a state-of-the-art training and education facility offering comprehensive sessions for AV professionals. The Lightware Discovery Center features a dedicated training room fully equipped with the company’s latest signal management products, including the Taurus UCX, a connectivity powerhouse designed to utilize USB-C technology to simplify collaborations in any […]

Women of AV/IT (WAVIT), a non-profit designed to empower women, has acquired Women of Digital Signage, a women’s organization dedicated to promoting networking, mentoring and personal growth. Women of Digital Signage will now be a sub-group of WAVIT to allow its members to continue to grow their network in the world of digital signage and […]

LG Business Solutions is launching its new LG CreateBoard (model TR3DK) this week, a purpose-built solution to address a variety of needs for in-person, remote and blended learning. The new LG CreateBoard has up-to 40-point multi-touch interactivity in a display that enables live annotations of digital files and provides tools for content creation, sharing and […]

Barco just announced the 2nd generation of its CX-50, the premium ClickShare Conference model. The ClickShare CX-50 2nd generation brings dual screen support, allowing content to be shown on two room displays side by side. During video meetings, one of the screens is dedicated to the remote participants, where they remain visible at all time […]

ClearOne expanded its line of Unite PTZ Cameras with the debut of the Unite 260 Pro Camera, a 4K Ultra HD camera with 20X optical zoom and 16X digital zoom. The new camera features an AI-based smart face-tracking mode that keeps a selected presenter in the frame as they move about the room, or it […]

Harman Luxury Audio Group announced the JBL 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeaker. The 4329P includes two speakers, each featuring a patented JBL 2409H 1-inch compression driver, High-Definition Imaging (HDI) horn, and JW200P-4 8-inch pure-pulp black paper cone woofer with a cast frame. Each speaker is powered by a 300W amplifier, with 250W delivered to the […]

AVI-SPL announced it has acquired Adtech Systems, headquartered in Massachusetts. Adtech has a 34-year history of serving customers in the New England market with a focus on “continuously optimizing communications and collaboration solutions for the modern workplace.” The companies say this acquisition strengthens AVI-SPL’s resources in the U.S. northeast region. AVI-SPL’s research shows considerable opportunity […]

In partnership with Chinese authorities, L-Acoustics was recently involved with tracking down five counterfeiters who were subsequently found guilty and sentenced to jail for producing and selling counterfeit L‑Acoustics loudspeakers in China. The suspects were arrested, and a batch of counterfeit signs, molds and other items was seized in Shiji Town, Guangzhou. A public hearing was […]

Netgear introduced the WAX220 WiFi 6 Access Point. The dual-band WAX220 claims to provide a “budget-friendly WiFi solution as part of the NETGEAR Business Essentials line of access points, the WAX220 delivers the fastest WiFi speed under $200.” Offering up to 4.2Gbps total Wi-Fi throughput and equipped with a 2.5 Gbps Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port, the […]

Cinegy GmbH, a provider of software technology for digital video processing, asset management, video compression and automation and playout, has introduced software version 22.10 for Cinegy Route, the simple tool to manage media networks. Cinegy Route is the essential building block for IP-based infrastructures, providing a centralized directory for high volumes of content streams. The […]

Alcons Audio just debuted the BC272, a self-contained, medium-output cardioid subwoofer system for both permanent and portable ground-stacked applications. It is designed to offer a tight and accurate sub-bass response, for low-frequency extension of any Alcons pro-ribbon system. By means of a front and rear-located woofer configuration, in combination with dedicated processing, the system offers […]

Perhaps it is due to the recent mid-term elections in the United States, but it seems to me that political discussion, references and opinions have entered more and more into our professional lives. A Fortune magazine article recently detailed the ban that Meta has put in place on the discussion of “sensitive” topics at work. […]

By ISE Team The world’s leading AV and systems integration exhibition is back for another unmissable event: ISE 2023, 31 January – 3 February 2023, Barcelona Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2023) promises to deliver a vibrant edition, showcasing a wealth of new technology and providing plenty of opportunity to connect with leaders and innovators throughout […]

A recent online discussion hit a familiar theme in AV. How do we attract people to this field? Many of the same questions and suggestions that have been discussed over the years came back up. Do credentials matter? Does credentialing help attract people? Should there be a track in a community college or trade school […]

The SDVoE Alliance announces the SDVoE Certified Design House program, a qualification for professional AV companies. AVI-SPL, a provider of collaboration and audiovisual technologies, is the first systems integrator to become an SDVoE Certified Design House. SDVoE Certified Design House is an expansion of SDVoE Certified Design Partner program. Available online, SDVoE Alliance’s certifications publicly […]

AMX hadn’t disappeared but, many of the #AVtweeps on social media have been wondering if the company was committed to the control system market any longer — since nearly everything it has focused on since the Samsung acquisition of Harman has been either UCC-related or AV-over-IP based. But, Tuesday, AMX said — emphatically — that […]

Signagelive announced a partnership “to help customers prove the effectiveness of their digital signage image and video content before it goes live.” In an exclusive tie-up with visual analytics company EyeQuant, Signagelive will offer support for data-driven content development, through a complimentary one-month EyeQuant subscription, worth over £375. With this free month of unlimited EyeQuant […]

By Peter Hansen and Joé Lloyd AVIXA So many of us have found our home here in the ProAV community. We’ve entered, been made to feel comfortable, developed professionally, even thrived. But not everyone shares this experience. As our data shows, women have not necessarily found their forever home in this industry. With underrepresentation at the forefront, possible […]

Hypervsn just debuted the SmartV Digital Avatar, a new solution that allows two-way interaction with a digitally rendered human avatar. From banking, healthcare, edutainment and more, Hypervsn says its SmartV Digital Avatar is a solution that will “totally revolutionize your physical customer experience.” The solution features a series of displays and a SmartV device — […]

I recently had a position open on my team, and decided that we were going to make recruiting a diverse talent pool a priority. As many have discussed over the years, IT tends to be a very homogenous area (high percentage of white men). This homogeneity leads to groupthink, customers not feeling like they are […]

LG Business Solutions announced that the LG “One:Quick Works” 55-inch all-in-one videoconferencing display (model 55CT5WJ) is the company’s first device to earn the Zoom Rooms Hardware Certification. The display, which combines a large 10-point multi-touch 4K monitor with a high-quality microphone and 4K camera that both tracks and focuses on the current speaker, will be […]

Bogen Communications just announced a technology partnership with Early Warning Labs, the nation’s “leader in earthquake early warning technology.” Bogen Communications’ collaboration with Early Warning Labs provides expanded interoperability to automate notifications and other safety measures in the event of a major earthquake. Bogen Communications’ Nyquist platform is a software-based paging and intercom solution for K-12 […]

C2G is expanding its lineup of USB-C adapters, cables, hubs, and laptop docking stations with the new USB-C Male to USB-C Male — USB4 (40Gbps) cables in 2.5 ft. (C2G28877) and 3.3 ft. (C2G28878) lengths. The new cables support all USB4 features, with data transfer rates up to 40Gbps, as well as backward compatibility with […]

Emerging Technologies Day was one for the books. Our presenters were incredible, the technology was captivating and the sessions were both informative and fun. I’m back to give you a quick wrap-up of the day’s events and to encourage you to register for it here and watch it yourself instead of reading my article. Anyway, […]

By Mitchell Rosenberg PPDS If you’re in the business of buying visual displays, you already know of the various considerations you need to make depending on how the device will be used, where and by whom. Is the screen big enough to be seen clearly from the other side of the room? Is the pixel […]

Mackie, a world leader in high-quality professional audio products, announces M•Caster Studio, the new flagship of its M•Caster Series of livestreaming mixers. Designed to be the heart and hub of your livestreaming setup, M•Caster Studio was created to be the ultimate professional audio solution for Twitch-based gamers, YouTube Live creators, podcasters and livestreaming professionals. Mackie’s […]

Nureva just announced the HDL410 system, the first of the Nureva audio conferencing systems designed for larger hybrid spaces. The system combines two Nureva microphone and speaker bars with a new connect module, powered by next-generation Microphone Mist technology; creating a coverage map to deliver pro audio mic pick-up performance in extra-large working and learning spaces up to 35′ x 55′ (10. […]