Epson today introduced the PowerLite 4770W, a $1,999, 5,000 lumens (of color brightness) WXGA (1440×900) resolution 3LCD projector, the newest edition to the PowerLite 4000-Series. The 4770W includes horizontal and vertical lens shift, has HDMI, VGA and DisplayPort inputs as well as wireless projection via Epson iProjection app as well as these features: Built-in lens […]
Aurora’s new V-Tune Pro 4K is spec’d as a high definition worldwide tuning solution for any integrated system that requires IPTV, ATSC, QAM, DVB, NTSC and PAL. The tuner is capable of decoding MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, H.264 and H.265 with resolutions up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz via RF and LAN. There is also an on-board […]
wePresent is a professional wireless presentation system that allows up to 64 users to collaborate and give a wireless interactive presentation from their Windows/Mac computer, smartphone or tablet. The newest version, dubbed the WiPG-2000, is a wireless collaboration system that outputs 1080p @ 30fps video in four split-screen displays on one screen. wePresent connects to […]
Hypersign today announced the availability of a new digital signage solution for K-12 in collaboration with Google and Samsung Electronics America. The bundled offering enables students and staff to receive a wide range of content on digital signage and desktop PCs such as standard school broadcasts to timely alerts for emergency preparedness. With the combination […]
According to Pakedge, the WK-1 is an enterprise-grade 802.11ac wireless access point with a built-in 2×2 radio (claiming speed three times the speed and throughput of wireless-N access points). Available in white, making it ideal for most indoor installations, the new wireless-AC access point can also be painted to blend in to almost any architectural […]
Transformative Engineering (TE) has launched the HXU-1 Xtreme HDMI extender that sends HDMI signals (1080p) up to 600 feet. The HXU-1 is designed to simultaneously extend and distribute HDMI, USB, analog audio, RS232, and IR signals over CAT5e/6 and supports 1080p HD video and up to 1920×1200 (WUXGA) resolution. The HXU-1 transmitter and receiver units […]
Vaddio is shipping its new AV Bridge MATRIX PRO that adds audio and video mixing functionality directly to your PC for any UC application (Skype, WebEx, etc.). It’s an AV encoder with simultaneous IP and USB 2.0 streaming, a four input seamless HD video switcher, three built-in Quick-Connect interfaces for Vaddio cameras, an 8×4 audio […]
Mersive has added Android mirroring on their Solstice wireless presentation and BYOD collaboration system. Dubbed the Solstice Pod, the newest addition to the Solstice wireless presentation and collaboration product line combining Solstice Software with an Android-based hardware platform to create a wireless media streaming solution for collaboration in meeting rooms and classrooms. Both Solstice Software […]
It’s Friday and time for the Weekly Wrap-Up. Was it a busy week for you? In case you missed anything, every Friday we post the top need-to-know stories from the week. This week we are featuring new products from Extron, an InfoComm 2015 podcast and blog post from Corey Moss and more! A New Model […]
Turbosound today announced that it’s started to ship the new iQ Series networked loudspeaker product line. The iQ Series combines Turbosound’s loudspeaker product with Klark Teknik’s networking and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technologies to create what they are referring to as “Acoustic Integration.” Acoustic Integration allows for changes to overall sound system performance, in real […]
For the fifth consecutive year, Audinate will be hosting the all-day Dante AV Networking World conference at InfoComm 2015. The event will be held Tuesday, June 16 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. The free all-day event will feature presentations, training workshops and interactive panel discussions led by industry experts. The event will also […]
VIA Technologies has announced the VIA Chrome Video Wall DS Series Controllers, featuring a selection of media servers for creating multi-paneled menu boards as well as standard, mosaic and architectural video wall canvasses for delivering dynamic digital signage content. Leveraging VIA’s advanced Chrome graphics capabilities, VIA Chrome Video Wall DS Series Controllers support playback of […]
MUSIC Group has today announced the acquisition of TC Group, one of the largest group of companies in the professional audio industry. Headquartered in Denmark, and with offices all over the world, TC Group owns and manages some of the most acclaimed brands such as Tannoy, Lab Gruppen, Lake, TC Electronics, TC Helicon and TC […]
AmpliVox Sound Systems’s has launched a new height-adjustable version of its Patriot Lectern. The 3045A Patriot Lectern is equipped with a push button, electric silent lift mechanism that adjusts the working surface height from 36 to 56 inches and any height in between. The Patriot’s power lift mechanism allows the lectern to adjust to presenters […]
By Dave Labuskes InfoComm International I just returned from InfoComm China 2015. What an exciting experience! I’m always impressed by the grandeur of the ancient society juxtaposed over the amazing energy, can-do attitude and raw entrepreneurial spirit that permeates virtually every conversation that I have when in that country. Our show was the largest we’ve […]
Beale Street Audio is broadening its product line to include Beale Xpress, a line of amplifiers, subwoofers and speakers designed for integration and featuring its Sonic Vortex Technology. The line includes residential audio solutions, 70/100v speakers for commercial applications and products for the international market. Initial Beale Xpress speaker offerings will include: 4, 6.5 and […]
DVDO today announced the iScan Micro, which is basically a cable-dongle that converts SD and HD signals up to 4k @ 60Hz (according to DVDO’s specs). The iScan Micro incorporates DVDO’s VRS ClearView technology, which it says uses a “studio-grade 4K Ultra HD adaptive scaling engine,” as well as other noise reduction and picture enhancement […]
Clockaudio is now shipping its CCRM4000 Retracta Motorized Ceiling Microphone. Designed for use in boardrooms, conferencing and nearly any audio conferencing application, the CCRM4000 offers an alternative to installations that can’t have any microphones on the table, but still need high quality sound. The unit comes virtually pre-assembled and allows you to bring the microphone […]
Chief is now shipping the newest Fusion mounts — everywhere in the world — and a new line of accessories is also available and works across wall, free-standing and ceiling mounted Fusion solutions. According to Chief, their engineers and designers held extensive interviews with installers and also watched installations in process to note any trouble […]
The Earthworks IMB & IMBL Boundary Installation Microphones, designed for permanent installation, are now shipping. The IMBL30 comes in a black, white or silver finish and features the all new LumiComm Touch Ring, which consists of a dual-color LED light ring and a touch sensor output, providing integrators complete freedom to assign function and LED […]
We received over 6400 nominations – yes, 6400 – for our 4th Annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards! And, now it’s time for you, the readers, to vote. Here’s a list of the top companies and products in each of the 25 categories of our 2015 rave Readers’ Choice Awards. Go vote now!
By Brad Grimes InfoComm International That’s right. It’s time to start planning for June. More specifically, for InfoComm 2015 in Orlando and the exceptional experiences [VIDEO] you’ll enjoy. As you know, there will be about a zillion things you could do at InfoComm 2015. It’s really an all-week affair, when you take into account education, […]
Valens, the developer of HDBaseT technology and a Recognized Testing Facility for the HDBaseT Alliance, has announced the availability of testing and certification services for new products incorporating Spec 2.0 of the HDBaseT Standard. The new testing and certification services conform to the Compliance Test Specification for Spec 2.0 of the HDBaseT standard (CTS 2.0) […]
By Betsy Jaffe InfoComm International Columbia College in Chicago is sending about ten students from its Audio Arts and Acoustics Department to InfoComm 2015. I recently caught up with Jeremy Caldera, CTS-D, CTS-I, of Zdi, who is a graduate of the program, and is also an instructor for Columbia College’s AV Systems Design class. What […]
Do you know of someone with a new product that could help AV integrators and benefit from exhibiting at InfoComm 2015? Last year in Las Vegas, InfoComm 2014 hosted 974 exhibitors on more than 490,000 net square feet of exhibition and special events space. That was a record-breaking year for the show and this year […]
InfoComm is not just thousands of new AV products — it’s also your resource for the in-depth, specialized training you need to sharpen your skills and further your career. Along with nearly 100 InfoComm University workshops and courses, you’ll also find these topic-specific conferences and sessions: Solutions Summit: Digital Signage This year’s program will discuss […]
The AV community is full of supportive and like-minded individuals working toward shaping and elevating the industry. If one of your AV peers has made a difference in your life or career, nominate him or her for an award in AV. Check out all the awards that will be handed out this year at InfoComm […]
