VIZIO Unveils 2017 D-Series Smart TV Collection to Canada, Highlighted by 4K Ultra HD in Select Models

Irvine, CA – April 11, 2017 – VIZIO, Inc. unveiled today its all-new D-Series smart TV collection to the Canadian market. The new 2017 models offer value-minded consumers a wide array of picture quality options, including HD, Full HD and 4K Ultra HD in select models in the 43″ class size and above. VIZIO D-Series smart TVs […]

VIZIO Unveils 2017 D-Series Smart TV Collection to Canada, Highlighted by 4K Ultra HD in Select Models

AptoVision BlueRiver NT2000 Chipset Chosen for Next Generation AV-over-IP Designs

MONTREAL — April 10, 2017 — AptoVision today announced that Shanghai Danacoid Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd. has chosen the BlueRiver™ NT2000 AV-over-IP chipset for its DyneNet line of DN-100TX transmitters and receivers. The new product line will be introduced at InfoComm China 2017 (April 12-14, China National Convention Center) in booth EB6-01. “AptoVision’s advanced chipsets […]

AptoVision BlueRiver NT2000 Chipset Chosen for Next Generation AV-over-IP Designs

City Winery Spotlights ELAN Control with AV Upgrade in Five of Its Locations

PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA, April 11, 2017 — City Winery venues across the United States combine a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food and wine classes, fine dining, and more. With over 300 events in 2016, City Winery decided that it was time to redesign and renovate its AV technology to communicate seamlessly across each venue’s […]

City Winery Spotlights ELAN Control with AV Upgrade in Five of Its Locations

TiO Releases Software Update 4.2

MELBOURNE, Fla. – April XX, 2017 – TiO, the Florida-based provider of common-sense home automation products, announces their latest software update, Version 4.2.0 with enhancements to Master Coordinator 2, StealthStream 1 and TiO Home for iOS and Android devices. In addition, TiO users can now connect their Honeywell Total Connect Comfort devices and software to their TiO […]

TiO Releases Software Update 4.2

Klipsch Partners With New Rep Firms to Represent Professional Audio Products

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 11, 2017) — Klipsch, a tech-driven audio company, announced today the addition of two new commercial rep firms, Quest Marketing and Secom. Both firms will represent the Klipsch Professional line of speakers and act as an extension of the brand by developing new relationships with integrators and growing the Pro business segment […]

Klipsch Partners With New Rep Firms to  Represent Professional Audio Products

Drones and Drone Video Systems Help Broadcasters Compete with Today’s Generation of Individual News Gatherers

AMHERST, NEW YORK, April 11, 2017  — Underscoring the enormous impact consumer technology and lifestyles are having on the broadcast industry, Stampede President & COO Kevin Kelly today challenged broadcasters to embrace drones and Drone Video Systems as the ‘selfie’ tool of modern electronic news gathering that will help them to remain relevant with today’s […]

Drones and Drone Video Systems Help Broadcasters Compete with Today’s Generation of Individual News Gatherers

Harmonic Experts to Present on Emerging Technologies During 2017 NAB Show

SAN JOSE, Calif. — April 11, 2017 — Harmonic today announced that its team of expert executives and thought leaders will take the stage to present on a host of hot topics at the 2017 NAB Show Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference (BEITC). With a long-standing history as an innovation leader, Harmonic has its […]

Harmonic Experts to Present on Emerging Technologies During 2017 NAB Show

Atlona Ships AT-HDR-M2C Audio Converter

SAN JOSE, April 11, 2017 – Atlona is now shipping its AT-HDR-M2C audio converter, providing a seamless way to extract, downmix, and convert multi-channel HDMI source audio to two-channel HDMI, TOSLINK, and analog audio for displays, distributed audio systems, and whole-house audio systems. The HDR-M2C simplifies this process through an HDMI input with pass-through capability. […]

Atlona Ships AT-HDR-M2C Audio Converter

Symetrix DSPs the Key to Altria Theater’s Sound

Richmond, VA, USA – April 2017…  Built at the southwest corner of Richmond’s Monroe Park in 1927 and originally called The Mosque, the Altria Theater received a $5 million makeover and a new name-The Landmark-in 1994-95. In 2014, the theater was renamed the Altria as part of a far more extensive $50 million renovation that included an […]

Symetrix DSPs the Key to Altria Theater’s Sound

Williams Sound appoints Ellison Northwest as new rep

Minneapolis, Minn. – Williams Sound is pleased to introduce Ellison Northwest as its new manufacturers’ representative in Washington, Oregon, Western Idaho, Western Montana and Alaska. Says Dave Ellison, principal of Ellison Northwest, “We are proud and excited to team with Williams Sound and add them to our line card of well-established brands in the AV world. […]

Williams Sound appoints Ellison Northwest as new rep

ATEN Showcases its 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch and KVM over IP Solution at NAB Show 2017

ATEN announced today it will exhibit at the 2017 NAB Show April 24-27 at booth SU9802CM in the Connected|Media IP area, showcasing its 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch (VM1600) and IP based DVI KVM Extenders (KE6900 series). ATEN will demonstrate how its pro A/V solutions deliver fast, precise video streaming without delays for the […]

ATEN Showcases its 16 x 16 Modular Matrix Switch and KVM over IP Solution at NAB Show 2017

Extron Adds USB Matrix Switching Controller to USB Extender Plus Series

Anaheim, California (April 10, 2017) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the USB Plus Matrix Controller, an exciting addition to the USB Extender Plus family. The USB Plus Matrix Controller provides a simple management interface to create USB switching systems using up to 64 USB Extender Plus Series transmitters and receivers. Any AV control […]

Extron Adds USB Matrix Switching Controller to USB Extender Plus Series

VitecEV InfoComm 2017 Show Preview

The VitecEV Creative Studio is a fully integrated video capture and streaming solution designed for use in an enterprise conference room setting. Creative Studio allows users to shoot HD or 4K video with either a PTZ or a robotic camera. Additionally, Creative Studio provides a rich set of functionality including prompting, recording, and monitoring of […]

VitecEV InfoComm 2017 Show Preview

Timecode Systems and 360RIZE Join Forces to Provide Streamlined PRO VR Acquisition

WORCESTER, U.K. — April 10, 2017 — Timecode Systems and 360RIZE have joined forces to develop a unique virtual reality (VR) acquisition solution that delivers the efficiency benefits of professional standard timecode synchronization to VR and 360 filming. Dubbed SyncBac VR, the companies’ joint solution combines a new, bespoke 360RIZE multicamera rig, designed to house […]

Timecode Systems and 360RIZE Join Forces to Provide Streamlined PRO VR Acquisition

Renkus-Heinz Appoints Joe Fustolo as Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Orange County, CA – April 2017… Renkus-Heinz, premier manufacturers of loudspeaker technologies, has announced the appointment of Joe Fustolo to the position of Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Fustolo, who joined Renkus-Heinz in 2016, is an experienced engineer with roots in Live and Installed Sound. His extensive work in loudspeaker and audio technology includes more than a […]

Renkus-Heinz Appoints Joe Fustolo as Eastern Regional Sales Manager

Barco’s demo truck, starring its 4K projection solutions

Kortrijk, Belgium, 7 April 2017 – This week, visualization expert Barco kicked off a two-month roadshow throughout Europe. The objective: to demonstrate the power of Barco 4K projection technology and 4K image processing. Departing from Barco’s head office in Kortrijk, the Barco truck first headed for this week’s ProLight and Sound trade show in Frankfurt. […]

Barco’s demo truck, starring its 4K projection solutions

Audio-Technica Microphones Selected by David Reitzas for Barbra Streisand’s Live Recording of “The Music, The Mem’ries The Magic” Concert Tour

STOW, OH, April 6, 2017 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is proud to be the manufacturer of choice for noted live and studio engineer David Reitzas, as he continues his longtime association with legendary artist Barbra Streisand. Reitzas (whose other credits include such acts as The Weeknd, Josh […]

Audio-Technica Microphones Selected by David Reitzas for Barbra Streisand’s Live Recording of “The Music, The Mem’ries The Magic” Concert Tour

Calrec launches new Artemis console at 2017 NAB Show

HEBDEN BRIDGE, U.K. — 6 April 2017 — Calrec Audio shines a Ray on the 2017 NAB Show by launching the latest addition to its Artemis family of consoles. Artemis Ray has 456 fully featured input channels — making it more powerful than the Artemis Beam. Further, Artemis Ray can handle up to 72 faders, […]

Calrec launches new Artemis console at 2017 NAB Show

Clare Video Doorbell Now Available to North American Consumers

Sarasota, FL, April 5, 2017 – To provide consumers a high-quality, full featured doorbell camera with no costly monthly fees, Clare introduces a Wi-Fi HD video doorbell to its ClareVision+ line of IP surveillance cameras. The Clare Video Doorbell comes with on-board storage, is set to record on motion, and auto-configures for remote viewing within […]

Clare Video Doorbell Now Available to North American Consumers

Fitchburg Access Television Improves Studio and Remote Productions with HITACHI Z-HD6000 Cameras

Woodbury, NY, April 6, 2017 — Public, education and government access (PEG) broadcaster Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) takes pride in bringing high-quality community programming to residents of Fitchburg, Massachusetts while also serving as a valuable partner to nearby schools. Unhappy with limitations of the HD cameras FATV had purchased from another vendor just two years earlier, […]

Fitchburg Access Television Improves Studio and Remote Productions with HITACHI Z-HD6000 Cameras

Atlona Launches New Program for Education Market

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 6, 2017 — Atlona is strengthening its support and partnership initiatives in the education market through its new Atlona Education Program (AEP), which will simplify how K-12 and higher education institutions acquire, implement, manage and maintain AV technology solutions on campus. To build Atlona’s partnerships in the education market and nurture […]

Atlona Launches New Program for Education Market

TechLogix Launches SMP Table-Top Collaboration System

The TechLogix SMP table top collaboration system is now in-stock and shipping. The latest release in their Show-Me Series, the SMP system combines a presentation switcher, HDBaseT extender and display controller into a single, easy-to-use table top collaboration hub. Available in digital and analog+digital models, the SMP solution provides a single all-in-one interface for meeting rooms, huddle […]

TechLogix Launches SMP Table-Top Collaboration System

Extron Introduces Industry’s First Control Processor with AV LAN Ports and PoE+

Anaheim, California (April 5, 2017) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the IPCP Pro 360. This high-performance control processor is equipped with three dedicated AV LAN ports and one standard Ethernet port. The control processor provides PoE+ to external devices; eliminating the need for additional power supplies. It features advanced security standards and Gigabit Ethernet […]

Extron Introduces Industry’s First Control Processor with AV LAN Ports and PoE+

Focusrite Displays Range of Audio Network Solutions at NAB

Los Angeles, CA, April 5, 2017 – At the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Focusrite will be displaying its full range of RedNet and Red audio network interfaces, ideal for broadcast, post-production and house-of-worship applications, at its exhibition booth, #C1831. Focusrite will also be demonstrating its acclaimed RedNet range. RedNet’s seamless interoperability with Pro […]

Focusrite Displays Range of Audio Network Solutions at NAB

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints AVA as Exclusive Representative for Lower Midwest U.S.

Rochester, NY & Whitinsville, MA – April 2017… Fulcrum Acoustic, creators of high-performance professional loudspeaker technologies, has appointed AVA Audio Video Associates, Inc. (AVA) as their exclusive distribution representative for the Lower Midwest region. AVA is responsible for Fulcrum Acoustic product sales and support throughout Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Southern Illinois. “Our mission is to unite customer-driven […]

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints AVA as Exclusive Representative for Lower Midwest U.S.

Harmonic Showcases Vision-Driven OTT and Cloud Innovation at the 2017 NAB Show

SAN JOSE, Calif. — April 4, 2017 — At the 2017 NAB Show, Harmonic will showcase its vision for the future of media processing. Harmonic’s software-based solutions support today’s and tomorrow’s video workflows, empowering operators to navigate the complex nuances of ever-changing media environments. A key highlight will be Harmonic’s OTT and cloud-based solutions which […]

Harmonic Showcases Vision-Driven OTT and Cloud Innovation at the 2017 NAB Show

BTX to Showcase Belden RevConnect, Fiber, Dante Solutions, and Custom Panels at NAB

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — April 4, 2017— BTX Technologies announced today that they will be exhibiting at the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas from April 24th – 27th in booth C9806. At NAB, BTX will feature Belden’s 4K Ultra-High-Definition Media Cables and their REVConnect connectivity system.  This is the easiest way to deploy […]

BTX to Showcase Belden RevConnect, Fiber, Dante Solutions, and Custom Panels at NAB

AVAD Expands Distribution with LG Business Solutions

Scottsdale, Ariz. – April 4, 2017 – AVAD LLC, North America’s leading provider of custom-installation solutions to residential and commercial markets, today announced an alliance with LG Electronics USA Business Solutions, providing AVAD dealers with access to cutting-edge LG commercial displays. Groundbreaking new displays, led by new LG OLED commercial models, will be available to […]

AVAD Expands Distribution with LG Business Solutions

Crestron Color Match Takes Home Décor Customization to the Next Level

Rockleigh, NJ – April 4, 2017 – Crestron announced today our exclusive Color Match service, allowing Crestron motorized roller shades to be available in any color that customers desire by simply providing a Pantone color code or physical color sample. No other manufacturer offers this level of customization and flexibility! Customization to the Next Level […]

Crestron Color Match Takes Home Décor Customization to the Next Level

Renewed Vision Powers 12K Interactive Video Wall Experience for Thibodaux Wellness Center

Alpharetta, GA, April 5, 2017 — Visitors entering The Wellness Center of Thibodaux Regional, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, are immediately engaged by a 17-minute video show that showcases the native beauty of Louisiana. With content powered by Renewed Vision’s ProVideoPlayer2 (PVP2) across three massive 4K video displays, the multi-screen experience, born from VisionQuest Design & Production […]

Renewed Vision Powers 12K Interactive Video Wall Experience for Thibodaux Wellness Center

Séura Lighted Mirrors Comply with California Title 24 Efficiency Standards

Today Séura confirmed they are compliant with the new California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The standards are designed to ensure new and existing buildings achieve energy efficiency and preserve environmental quality. Effective this year, the Title 24 Residential Standards have JA8 requirements that all luminaries must be high-efficacy. These regulations affect construction of […]

Séura Lighted Mirrors Comply with California Title 24 Efficiency Standards

Klipsch Streamlines Australian Distribution Consolidating to a Single Distributor

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 29, 2017) —Klipsch, a tech-driven audio company, announced today that it is changing distribution strategies throughout its APAC territories, specifically Australia.“The Australian market is very important to us. Key to our success in this exciting marketplace is defining and executing the correct mix of streamlined distribution, utilizing select retail partners and emphasizing […]

Klipsch Streamlines Australian Distribution Consolidating to a Single Distributor