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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

PlexusAV announces the AVN Series features built-in NDI functionalities. The AVN Series, including the IPMX Transceiver (P-AVN4), Plexus Visual Array Appliance (P-AVN-VSA) and Plexus Gateway (P-AVN-GTW), integrates NDI technology to expand compatibility with thousands of video solutions. NDI is an audio and video networking protocol for IP transmission and live production. PlexusAV’s NDI-enabled devices create […]

Christie HS Series projectors are illuminating one of the most emblematic buildings in Chiapas Mexico, the façade of the Cathedral of San Marcos. Organized by the City of Tuxtla Gutierrez with the Municipal Tourism Bureau, the show was managed by Puntos Audiovisuales, a rental and staging company. The projection seeks to highlight the culture, music […]

Extron announced that third-party control systems can now control the NAV Pro AV-over-IP platform. This free NAVigator LinkLicense for Third-Party Control enables a Secure Shell (SSH) interface that permits SIS commands from third-party control systems to make and break NAV streaming connections and various other system functions. The NAVigator System Manager is required and acts […]

Newsbridge announced new language enhancements for MXT-1, the company’s multimodal and generative AI indexing technology. Newsbridge says its core AI indexing tech uses natural language models to generate human-like descriptions of video content, with the power to index more than 500 hours of video per minute. Newsbridge claims the MXT-1 is now able to describe […]

Harmonic announced an addition to its Spectrum family of media servers. Software Spectrum X is a software-only media server that delivers what the company calls “broadcast quality and mission-critical reliability” from a 1RU COTS server that aligns with Harmonic’s Spectrum MediaPort 7000 real-time I/O module’s footprint. Software Spectrum X is in a compact footprint that […]

Sony Electronics just debuted two new products: a remote production unit, CBK-RPU7, for high-quality video transport over 5G networks and a software switcher, M2L-X, for use in on-premises and cloud environments. In addition, Sony is providing updates to existing products in its Networked Live portfolio. The NXL-ME80 Media Edge Processor, featuring Sony’s HEVC ultra-low latency […]

Nureva announced that its HDL310 and HDL410 audio conferencing systems are now certified for Barco ClickShare CX-20, CX-30 and CX-50 Gen 2 wireless presentation and conferencing devices. Nureva says this certification simplifies ProAV performance to larger Barco BYOM (bring your own meeting) spaces. By combining Nureva’s USB-based plug-and-play audio systems with Barco’s ClickShare solutions, Nureva […]

At the end of October, the Sennheiser EW-DP SKP plug-on transmitter will complete the EW-DP series for videographers, broadcasters, and filmmakers. On board: 32-bit float recording, combined with the series’ 134 dB dynamic range of the transmitter, ensures distorted audio is fixed. The recording function of the EW-DP SKP plug-on transmitter is like a safety […]

Merging Technologies has joined forces with Sennheiser’s business communication experts to create a “flexible and cost-effective” interpretation solution based on their Anubis interface. The companies say you can connect your Sennheiser headsets (mic/headphone combos) and your interpretation desk is ready and the Merging Technologies Hapi Mk II serves as the connection point to the console, […]

Sony just debuted the BURANO camera as part of the CineAlta lineup — the company’s top line of digital cinema cameras. The new BURANO features a sensor that matches the color science of the VENICE 2 and is specially designed for single-camera operators and small crews. This camera combines “exceptional” image quality with high mobility […]

Last week, Leyard announced a DCI-certified MicroLED 0.9mm pixel pitch cinema screen (3.8m×2m) and became the “first DCI-certified microLED product.” DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) organization is the current international digital cinema system certification standard. Digital film systems or products without DCI certification can’t be applied or promoted in the cinema market. In Oct. 2022, Leyard’s […]

Atlona has debuted its next generation of AT-HDR-SW Series of HDMI switchers and matrix switchers. Available immediately, the three new matrix switchers are spec’d to deliver 4K/UHD video @ 60hz (4:4:4), as well as HDMI data rates up to 18gbps and support for high dynamic range (HDR) formats. All models offer a compact design for […]

Visix has completed the development of its Choros AR space booking platform, and the finished product will debut next week. The McKinsey State of Organizations 2023 report states that about 90% of organizations have embraced hybrid work models to let employees work outside the office at least some of the time. This has led to […]

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that AWS Elemental Link UHD now supports AWS Elemental MediaConnect. Combining Link UHD with MediaConnect is a way to create “live video workflows in the cloud, saving time and resources compared to traditional on-premises, satellite or fiber infrastructure.” Customers have more flexibility in processing live video and can add […]

Audinate announced that Dante Connect, the audio transport solution for cloud-based workflows, is now shipping. Dante Connect is designed to meet the needs of Tier-1 broadcasters and enables mixing editors and A1s to support remote audio production workflows. The complete remote production of audio is enabled by Dante Connect — including the transmission of audio […]

Crestron Electronics announced progress toward a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization for the Crestron XiO Cloud platform. FedRAMP is a government-wide program that promotes the adoption of secure modern cloud services, emphasizing the security and protection of federal information. The process is completed through a standardized evaluation that includes an assessment to […]