Vivitek Debuts DU8395Z Large Venue Laser Projector

Vivitek debuted the DU8395Z large venue laser projector with 15,000 lumens. The Vivitek DU8395Z is a native WUXGA @ 60 Hz (1920 x 1200) projector and displays image sizes ranging from 40 to 500 inches. Features of the DU8395Z include: Eight motorized lenses with Lens Positioning Memory (LPS). equipped with Vivitek’s PJ-Control software as well […]

Vivitek Debuts DU8395Z Large Venue Laser Projector

Barco and Audinate Partnership Adds Dante-Enabled Presentation Switcher to Barco Portfolio

Barco has partnered with Audinate to add Dante digital audio switching into Barco’s image processing portfolio. The collaboration has resulted in the launch of an audio option card for the PDS-4K, which makes it Barco’s first Dante-enabled presentation switcher. The PDS-4K switchers offer 4K processing and switching in small to mid-sized event settings, boardrooms, auditoriums and other corporate environments. The […]

Barco and Audinate Partnership Adds Dante-Enabled Presentation Switcher to Barco Portfolio

Studio Technologies Releases Model 209 Talent Console for Dante Integration

Studio Technologies debuted the Model 209 Talent Console, a combination of microphone input, headphone output, remote control and tally-output resources using Dante. The unit supports AES67 and Dante Audio-over-Ethernet technology for integration into contemporary applications and is compatible with Audinate’s Dante Domain Manager software application. The Model 209 integrates directly into Dante environments. An installation requires […]

Studio Technologies Releases Model 209 Talent Console for Dante Integration

Verizon Business Redesigns BlueJeans Spaces Platform for Hybrid Workspaces

Verizon Business introduced the redesigned BlueJeans platform for the hybrid workplace. Centered around BlueJeans Spaces, this collaboration platform was developed to provide a virtual environment for teams working in multiple places. With the introduction of Spaces, BlueJeans offers the ability to collaborate virtually in today’s hybrid work environment. Spaces provides users with a catalog of […]

Verizon Business Redesigns BlueJeans Spaces Platform for Hybrid Workspaces

CompTIA Accepting Applications for Aspiring Tech Pro Scholarships

CompTIA is accepting applications for the Fall 2021 edition of its Aspiring Tech Pro Scholarship Program. Scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to 10 students who are pursuing a career in technology and are student members of CompTIA. A student membership in the association is free and available to any student interested in learning […]

CompTIA Accepting Applications for Aspiring Tech Pro Scholarships

Barco Expands LED Video Wall Portfolio With IEX Series

Barco introduced its new IEX series narrow pixel pitch indoor LED video walls. The IEX series comes in four narrow pixel pitch options (1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 mm) that use a screw-free setup and are adjustable for various room experiences. The video walls are supported by cable-free inter-cabinet connectivity with optional power and data redundancy. The models […]

Barco Expands LED Video Wall Portfolio With IEX Series

Barco Launches Updated and Reengineered MVL-721 LED RPC Video Wall

Barco launched the next-generation MVL-721, a reengineered version of the LED RPC video wall. The updated product features high brightness, low power consumption, long life expectancy and updated image quality and sustainability. The LED light sources of the MVL-721 improve the video wall’s brightness and safeguard futureproof manufacturing and supply. The 55% increase in brightness does […]

Barco Launches Updated and Reengineered MVL-721 LED RPC Video Wall

Nortek Control Launches 4-channel Onboard Network Video Recorder Software for ELAN Surveillance Systems

Nortek Control launched a new ELAN 4-Channel Onboard Network Video Recorder (NVR), a software-based recording solution for ELAN surveillance systems. It is tailored to mid-market and smaller installations and expands offerings for custom integrators, builders and homeowners.  Features of the ELAN 4-Channel Onboard NVR include faster installation, setup and operation; 24/7 remote access and control via the ELAN […]

Nortek Control Launches 4-channel Onboard Network Video Recorder Software for ELAN Surveillance Systems

Nureva Adds Voice Amplification Mode to HDL300 and Dual HDL300 Audio Conferencing Systems

Nureva announced Voice Amplification Mode for its HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems. The feature has been in public beta since June and solves the problem of supporting in-room amplification of the instructor or presenter’s voice while also providing full-room microphone pickup of in-room voices. A video of how it works can be found on the […]

Nureva Adds Voice Amplification Mode to HDL300 and Dual HDL300 Audio Conferencing Systems

Extron Products Enhance Twitch Workflow and Collaboration Spaces in New York Headquarters

Twitch builds communities by providing a platform for millions of people to come together live every day to chat, interact and make their own entertainment. To help their employees work in fluid combinations of teams, the meeting rooms at the new regional headquarters in New York (referred to as HQ 2.0), include high-performance AV presentation […]

Extron Products Enhance Twitch Workflow and Collaboration Spaces in New York Headquarters

Extron Updates DTP Crosspoint and IN Presentation Switcher Series for Enhanced Deployment and Functionality

Extron announced that its presentation switchers have been upgraded with quad-core control processors. This includes the new IPCP Q models within the DTP CrossPoint Series and the IN Presentation Switcher Series. The Extron DTP CrossPoint 4K Series matrix switchers are available in 10×8, 8×6, 8×4 and 8×2 sizes. They include 4K inputs and outputs, built-in […]

Extron Updates DTP Crosspoint and IN Presentation Switcher Series for Enhanced Deployment and Functionality

ClearOne Releases UNITE 200 Pro PTZ HD Camera With Extended Zoom Capabilities

ClearOne recently announced the availability of the UNITE 200 Pro PTZ HD camera. The UNITE 200 Pro is ideal for use in large spaces for close-up, high-resolution video capture. It is suited for streaming applications through RTSP, RTMP and Multicast and supports UVC 1.1, TCP-IP, HTTP and DHCP industry-standard protocols. It can be installed using a wall […]

ClearOne Releases UNITE 200 Pro PTZ HD Camera With Extended Zoom Capabilities

Create Opportunities for Young People to Enter the AV Industry

One of the reasons I advocate for internship and apprenticeship opportunities for young people is because of the opportunities that I experienced myself as a young person starting out. When I graduated from high school, I enrolled in the tech program in college to become a chemical engineer.  I applied for and joined an organization […]

Create Opportunities for Young People to Enter the AV Industry

Shure IntelliMix Room DSP 3.1 Blocks Keyboard Tapping and Chip Bag Noise from UCC Meetings

Have you ever heard or been the person addressed as, “What’s that noise? Could you mute your mic, please?” That “noise” can range from someone tapping on the microphone or opening a bag of chips to silverware clinking when meals are served during meetings that span international time zones. Now, Shure IntelliMix Room DSP (version 3.1) […]

Shure IntelliMix Room DSP 3.1 Blocks Keyboard Tapping and Chip Bag Noise from UCC Meetings

Nureva Releases New XT Classroom Solutions Combo

Nureva announced the Nureva XT classroom solution, an integrated combination of audio, video, device management and product services designed specifically for educators who want the flexibility to extend the in-classroom experience to remote students. The solutions enable live participation of remote students, while also supporting full-classroom audio pickup — all via a single USB connection […]

Nureva Releases New XT Classroom Solutions Combo

Legrand’s Building Control Systems Partners With Proluxe by American Lighting

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division today announced that its Vantage brand has formed a strategic alliance with Proluxe by American Lighting. The alliance pairs Vantage’s industry-leading, customizable lighting controls with Proluxe by American Lighting’s innovative lighting fixtures to create a dynamic end-to-end solution. The results of innovation, research and attention to detail, Proluxe by […]

Legrand’s Building Control Systems Partners With Proluxe by American Lighting

DSE Show Moves Closer to Big-Time Comeback By Adding David Drain

Questex has appointed industry veteran David Drain as DSE event programs director. Drain will build an education program for DSE 2022 that covers digital and interactive display technology from concept and design to content and analytics. You may recall that DSE (formerly the Digital Signage Expo but now known as the Digital Signage Experience) was the industry’s […]

DSE Show Moves Closer to Big-Time Comeback By Adding David Drain

Extron Releases SF 28PT Pendant Loudspeaker for High-Ceiling and Open-Ceiling Playback

Extron introduced the SF 28PT, a two-way pendant loudspeaker for audio playback in high-ceiling and open-ceiling applications. The SF 28PT features a silk dome tweeter and an 8-inch woofer. It offers the same architectural, patent-pending design as the rest of the Extron pendant family and is available in black and white and is paintable to fit in with […]

Extron Releases SF 28PT Pendant Loudspeaker for High-Ceiling and Open-Ceiling Playback

Nortek Control Launches Three New SpeakerCraft Rock and Planter Loudspeakers

Nortek Control just launched three new SpeakerCraft Rock and Planter Loudspeakers, developed to blend in with outdoor surroundings while bringing high-quality sound to outdoor spaces. The new SpeakerCraft Rock and Planter Loudspeakers offer geo-realistic finishes and no-fade durable color and cover. The SpeakerCraft RS6 and RS8Si Rock Speakers are available in granite, speckled granite, sandstone […]

Nortek Control Launches Three New SpeakerCraft Rock and Planter Loudspeakers

AVI-SPL Updates Symphony User Management Platform With Automated Workflow Capabilities

AVI-SPL updated its user experience management platform, Symphony, with user-configurable, automated workflows for scheduled and self-healing activities across the AV, UC and collaboration solutions. The updated workflows are activated through rule-based triggers and processes that target specific end users, device types and rooms.  Administrators operating AVI-SPL Symphony can set performance and configuration alarms with assigned priority levels […]

AVI-SPL Updates Symphony User Management Platform With Automated Workflow Capabilities

Christie Announces New 25,000-Lumen 4K UHD RGB Laser Projector

Christie announced the M 4K25 RGB pure laser projector. The new M 4K25 RGB continues the original M Series. First introduced in 2007, “the M Series packed a lot of features in a small package,” said Larry Paul, executive director, Technology and Custom Solutions, Christie. “Features like the intelligent lens system and embedded Twist for […]

Christie Announces New 25,000-Lumen 4K UHD RGB Laser Projector

Konftel Develops Interactive Room Guide for Meeting Room Setup, Releases New Videoconferencing Products

Konftel has developed an interactive room guide on its website to help users pinpoint optimum setup and understand the different dynamics of any video meeting scenario. The 3D guide identifies appropriate products and connectivity setup for room sizes from personal workspaces, focus and huddle rooms to large multipurpose rooms. The guide also suggests ideal products for […]

Konftel Develops Interactive Room Guide for Meeting Room Setup, Releases New Videoconferencing Products

Optoma Releases Optoma Management Suite for Display Monitoring, Diagnosing and Control

Optoma announced its new Optoma Management Suite (OMS) for monitoring, diagnosing and controlling displays via a local area network and wireless connectivity from a single platform and location. OMS is compatible with displays connected via PJLink and allows IT administrators and technicians to simultaneously monitor, manage and diagnose multiple displays. OMS also enables users to check the […]

Optoma Releases Optoma Management Suite for Display Monitoring, Diagnosing and Control

Polygiene and Catchbox Partnership Creates Antimicrobial Wireless Microphones for Safer Use

The last thing people want to do in a post-COVID-19 world is share a microphone. Catchbox, creators of the throwable microphone, have attempted to fix this by partnering with Swedish company Polygiene to create an antimicrobial cover for its wireless microphones. Both the Catchbox cover fabric and microphone foam cap are treated with Polygiene ViralOff, […]

Polygiene and Catchbox Partnership Creates Antimicrobial Wireless Microphones for Safer Use

Peerless-AV Launches Upgraded Options to Outdoor Digital Menu Board Line

Peerless-AV today announced the launch of an upgraded iteration of its Outdoor Digital Menu Boards (KOF555-1/2/3). The menu boards are manufactured in the U.K. and designed to support leading 55-inch outdoor commercial display brands. The new board models can support up to three displays to enhance outdoor drive-thru efficiency. These all-weather-rated units are UL-48 certified and offer […]

Peerless-AV Launches Upgraded Options to Outdoor Digital Menu Board Line

VuWall TRx Version 3.1 Offers Software Performance Updates and Video Wall Stitching Capabilities

VuWall announced the release of TRx version 3.1, the company’s centralized video wall management platform. The TRx platform delivers video wall management and AV distribution together. The enhancements found in the TRx 3.1 release include: Video Wall Stitching — Users can build unlimited-sized video walls by stitching multiple VuScape video wall nodes or build an […]

VuWall TRx Version 3.1 Offers Software Performance Updates and Video Wall Stitching Capabilities

Avocor’s Latest Launch Includes Stealing BenQ’s Thunder via Partnership with Google Workspace

Avocor today announced a global partnership with Google Workspace and also launched two new all-in-one videoconferencing and digital whiteboarding devices — the Google Meet Series One Desk 27 and Board 65. Both are touch-enabled video devices designed as part of the Google Meet Series One hardware portfolio (think Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams Rooms, but […]

Avocor’s Latest Launch Includes Stealing BenQ’s Thunder via Partnership with Google Workspace

SANUS Announces New In-Wall TV Power and Cable Management Kit

SANUS today announced that it has extended its line of in-wall power products with the introduction of the SA-IWP1-W1 In-Wall TV Power and Cable Management Kit. The company says its new in-wall solution provides installers with everything they need to extend power to wall-mounted displays and accompanying devices safely, while neatly concealing power and AV […]

SANUS Announces New In-Wall TV Power and Cable Management Kit

MSE Audio Updates Casing of SoundTube’s LA880i-II and LA808i-II Line Array Speakers

MSE Audio has updated the aluminum casing to SoundTube’s LA880i-II and LA808i-II line array speakers. The speakers now come with aluminum cabinets for a contemporary look and cleaner aesthetic. The LA880i-II and LA808i-II line array speakers are currently available in black with plans to release a white version at a future date. There are no […]

MSE Audio Updates Casing of SoundTube’s LA880i-II and LA808i-II Line Array Speakers

Bridging the Gap: ITSM Tools for AV and IT

Over the past several months at my institution, we have been implementing a new Information Technology Service Management Tool (ITSM). After looking at several different products, we chose to go forward with TeamDynamix. The cost is reasonable (not cheap, but reasonable), even for small higher ed institutions (like us). Cost was a factor in our […]

Bridging the Gap: ITSM Tools for AV and IT

PPDS Appoints Patrick VanTreese as Education Sales Manager for North America

PPDS announced the appointment of Patrick VanTreese as its new education sales manager for North America. VanTreese will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s education division for PPDS in North America. Using his expertise in the EDU space, he is tasked with creating new business opportunities, partnerships, relationships and revenue streams while also […]

PPDS Appoints Patrick VanTreese as Education Sales Manager for North America

ClearOne Releases CONVERGENCE Cloud AV Manager for Remote System Management

ClearOne announced the availability of its new CONVERGENCE Cloud AV Manager. The manager allows integrators, enterprise-level users and system managers to remotely manage and control unlimited ClearOne systems via a web portal across multiple rooms, buildings and continents. Integrators using CONVERGENCE Cloud AV Manager can update the passwords for all of a system’s devices at once, back […]

ClearOne Releases CONVERGENCE Cloud AV Manager for Remote System Management