When I departed Bradley International Airport on Tuesday, the temperature was a cool 70 degrees Fahrenheit. When I landed in Las Vegas 5 hours later, it was about 700 degrees. Okay, it wasn’t 700, but it was 101. I don’t know about you, but I dread this sort of heat. But I am here for […]

Last night, Kinly hosted an exclusive event for its customers during InfoComm 2024. AV professionals joined the integration firm and its partners Cisco, Crestron, Sharp and Legrand AV for a night of networking and entertainment at The Sphere in Las Vegas. “We’ve been tremendously excited for InfoComm 2024. It is THE forum to get hands-on […]

Huddly Crew just got bigger with add-on cameras to support its AI-directed multi-camera experience in larger UCC spaces. Huddly says its Crew add-on cameras are expected for Q3 and a new Huddly Director AI software tailored for larger spaces is coming via firmware update, also in Q3. The company says the Huddly Crew is designed […]

Planar announced plans to showcase the company’s most “comprehensive lineup of cutting-edge visualization solutions” at InfoComm 2024. The company says the new and expanding display innovations are designed to remotely monitor display health and performance, enable diverse, fast setup and teardown, deliver flexible, all-in-one, superior, wide-viewing visual performance and “set a new standard” for close-up […]

RF Venue launched the DISTRO5 HDR, its next-generation antenna and power distribution system for any brand or model wireless microphone system. Building on the success of the RF Venue DISTRO4, RF Venue says the DISTRO5 HDR uses low noise figure amplifiers and a gain structure to deliver high dynamic range (HDR) across the wireless microphone […]

RF Venue introduced the COMBINE6 HDR, its next-generation antenna combiner for wireless in-ear monitor (IEM) system transmitters. For performers, sound engineers and even the audience, RF Venue says wireless IEMs can solve a range of live sound challenges. Still, dropouts and interference can turn wireless IEMs into a nightmare problem on their own. The company […]

Optoma announced the new Creative Touch 5-Series Interactive Displays. With Google Enterprise Device Licensing Agreement (EDLA) certification, the company says users get the full Google Suite including Google Drive, Google Docs, YouTube and more. Optoma says its interactive Displays were designed to support educators in classroom environments and are equipped with two subwoofers, eight built-in […]

Right now, as I start to write this, it’s 2:15 p.m. PDT, local time in Las Vegas. (Let’s be real. I will not be able to finish this in one go. I will have 20-minute increments in which to write this.) Both of us (me, who is writing this, and you, the reader) probably know […]

Last night, I had the extraordinary opportunity to attend “An Evening at the Sphere” in Las Vegas, sponsored by AVI. As someone deeply immersed in the audiovisual (AV) and esports industries, I was particularly excited to experience firsthand the groundbreaking technologies that make the Sphere a standout venue. With its immersive sound and visuals, the […]

LG Business Solutions USA launched LG Business Cloud, a web application platform that puts the power of LG’s Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions under one roof. LG says the  Business Cloud enables customers to establish a highly secure common point of access for their LG digital signage devices using a straightforward, one-time sign-up process. […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced the launch of its new, technology agnostic Philips Genius educational software, bringing unrestricted collaborative teaching and learning experiences to any classroom and on any interactive display. A year in development, Philips Genius – the first in-house educational software from PPDS – is a brand new, GDPR compliant platform, bringing […]

WORK PRO unveiled NEO 5 Air, the latest addition to its NEO range of installation loudspeakers. What makes NEO 5 Air unique, according to the company, is its built-in wireless digital audio transceiver, which allows the loudspeakers to act as a broadcast system where any unit can be used as a master or receiver. For […]

Just Add Power announced the MaxColor series MC-TXWP1 Wall Plate. The new Just Add Power MaxColor MC-TXWP1 PoE thin two-gang HDMI wall plate transmitter provides integrators with a convenient HDMI port that natively supports computer and video resolution up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 and deep color up to 36-bit. The company says it distributes 4K UHD […]

Dynacord introduced the U Series — a “budget-friendly” lineup of ultra-compact, single-channel mixer amplifiers and power amplifiers. Dynacord says these are designed for installers and consultants specifying background music and paging applications that do not require life safety compliance, complex networking or higher SPL levels. According to the company, the U Series delivers amplification for […]

Dynacord debuted an upgraded model of the MXE Matrix Mix Engine with expanded Dante connectivity. In addition to its standard 12 analog Mic/Line inputs and 8 outputs, the company says the new MXE5-64 model features 64×64 Dante channels, raising the total channel count to 76 inputs and 72 outputs. Building on the previous version, which […]

Shure announced its newly designed low-profile WL18Xm professional lavalier condenser microphones, including the cardioid WL185m, supercardioid WL184m and omnidirectional WL183m for use with wireless bodypack transmitters. The company says the refreshed portfolio builds on the legacy of the current Shure WL lavalier microphone technology, offering full and accurate sound quality with an improved presence response. […]

Founded in 1999 by rAVe founder Gary Kayye, DVIGear is celebrating its 25th anniversary at InfoComm 2024. At the show, DVIGear will launch a host of new products, which will be on display in booth C8121. DVIGear says it is launching two new DisplayNet models at InfoComm: the DN-300H and DN-300T. Both models are compatible […]

Mimo Monitors announced a new flexible conference room display dubbed the Myst Echo. The company says the Echo is a conference room display with HDMI capture that also allows users to connect a laptop to a room system’s AV equipment for use with any video meeting or video conferencing software. Suppose the installed room system […]

Userful announced that its Trends data dashboard solution, powered by the Userful Infinity Platform, includes integration with datametrics platforms and business intelligence solutions for better operational efficiency. According to the company, new features and capabilities include: Seamless Integration, Authentication and Secure Data Distribution: Integrates with platforms like Power BI, Tableau, Epic, SAP, Siemens and ServiceNow. […]

Genelec says it is expanding its Smart IP family of active installation loudspeaker systems with the introduction of the 3440A – a new PoE subwoofer. The 3440A joins the existing Smart IP range of wall, ceiling and pendant loudspeaker models. Originally launched in 2019, Genelec says the Smart IP range provides power, audio and management […]

Q-SYS announced that its Q-SYS VisionSuite is now certified for Microsoft Teams. This certification adds the Q-SYS Seervision AI Accelerator for presenter tracking to the list of solutions certified for Teams, including the Q-SYS Core processors, NC Series cameras and networked microphones. Q-SYS says the VisionSuite enhances the visibility of participants in the room, providing […]

Get it? (The headline was a plane pun to go with CTI’s AV-ator program. Tobi Tungl, if you’re reading this, I hope you laughed.) I had the absolute pleasure of attending CTI’s “Tech on Tap” event, and it was such a blast that the integrator is doing it all again tomorrow. And the next day. […]

There are few things I can count on in this life, but one of them is that I’ll attend Sony‘s pre-InfoComm press event and that I’ll have a great time. This year at Kassi Beach in the Virgin Hotel, Sony hosted a brief talk to the members of the press before continuing into its customer […]

Zenapptic.AI today announced it will be demonstrating how its platform connects with industry-leading partners to simplify the creation of next-gen, engaging visual experiences. Visit Zenapptic.AI at the Unilumin booth (W1513) to see stunning 3D graphics environments displayed on LED videowalls, with visuals that can be controlled by viewers via smartphones. “There’s no denying the explosive […]

Pro Audio Technology (PRO) debuted a new line of commercial-centric loudspeakers with five new multi-purpose loudspeakers. PRO says its Commercial loudspeakers were designed from top to bottom including ergonomic handles, multiple fly points, industry-standard mount points and pole cups. Optional PRO SplitYoke Multipurpose Mounting Brackets can be used to install all PRO Commercial loudspeakers on […]

The HDBaseT Alliance says it is excited to announce its comprehensive InfoComm 2024 lineup. The HDBaseT Alliance will showcase: The first products supporting the new HDBaseT-USB3 standard for professional-grade extension of SuperSpeed USB devices. The Valens Semiconductor High-Performance Connectivity Zone, which provides a preview of the technologies “empowering the next generation of unified communications and […]

Clear-Com announced that the Gen-IC Virtual Intercom, which the company says is a system combining the power of cloud production with Clear-Com’s reliability, is now available for purchase. According to Clear-Com, Gen-IC Virtual Intercom represents a “significant breakthrough” in cloud-based communication technology, integrating with existing hardware ecosystems or functioning as a standalone software solution. The […]

Kramer announced the acquisition of Ashton Bentley, a UK-based provider of collaboration spaces. The company says Ashton Bentley’s solutions enhance Kramer’s current offerings by allowing the company to offer AV-enabled meeting room furniture to display mounts. The acquisition of Ashton Bentley enables Kramer to offer complete meeting room solutions for enterprises, according to the company. […]

Today, Crestron Electronics announced it has added new points of control for its UCC systems. Crestron Control has been available on Crestron Flex solutions, and the company says this latest expansion brings native control to more UC platforms. Creston says users can reach their Crestron Control solutions from any hardware vendor through direct integration with […]

Waves Audio announced the addition of dedicated MADI-ready units to its new line of SuperRack LiveBox native live processing units. Waves says its SuperRack LiveBox enables access to the power studio-grade VST3 plugins, from Waves and all other manufacturers, all running natively in a “simple and robust” turnkey solution. Waves says the new SuperRack LiveBox […]

Neat announced the first major upgrade to Neat Center, the center-of-room companion device, to deliver audio capabilities that allow more natural conversations. Additionally, Neat says it now supports third-party hearing augmentation systems in all its new-generation devices, expanding inclusivity for anyone with hearing difficulties. Neat Center, Neat’s first center-of-room companion device, was designed to bring […]

A technical collaboration between NDI and audio software company LAMA brings NDI to a wider range of audio users. According to the company, LAMA NDI Virtual Soundcard emulates the functionality of a physical soundcard without needing additional hardware, harnessing the NDI protocol to send and receive high-quality, low-latency audio over standard IP networks. NDI Audio […]