HP announced a range of AV and unified communications and collaboration (UCC) products ahead of Zoomtopia, including new AI-powered PCs and AI-enabled video conferencing solutions. According to the 2024 HP Work Relationship Index, 68% of knowledge workers believe AI creates new opportunities to enjoy work, and 73% say AI makes their job easier. Workers who […]

Biamp announced that its line of medium and large room conferencing bundles has received Zoom Rooms certification. All five models of Biamp TesiraFORTÉ X and Devio SCX audio processors—the TesiraFORTÉ X 400, 800, and 1600, along with the Devio SCX 400 and 800—are now certified for Zoom Rooms as standalone processors when used with Parlé […]

Soulbound.gg reports that the top 100 esports games will award $1.72 billion to 131,543 players through 52,451 tournaments as of 2024. The global audience is expected to exceed 640 million by 2025. Leading games include Dota 2, Fortnite, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and Arena of Valor. China leads in earnings with $289.1 million, followed by […]

Empresas Públicas de Medellín ESP (EPM) is an energy sector company responsible for generating, distributing, and commercializing electricity and natural gas in Colombia. The company’s network operations center (NOC) in Medellín monitors and maintains these services. EPM remodeled the NOC to improve technicians’ ability to quickly view real-time data and images from various secure sources […]

With Logitech’s Extend product line it is marketing it as a solution where “anyone can walk into an Android or BYOD-based meeting room, plug in with the USB-C cable, and launch a meeting [using Zoom, MS Teams or Google Meet] on their own laptop or mobile device.” If that sounds familiar, it should. This is […]

Sound Control Technologies (SCT) announced the launch of the RC-SDA4+ and RC-SDA5+ modules. When paired with RC4 or RC5 CE (camera end) modules, these head-end units convert video, control, and audio to USB3, enabling seamless compatibility with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other soft codec platforms. Powered by SCTLink technology, they deliver 12V DC power, video, […]

With the new FUSION Creos, GLP claims its pushing the boundaries of the LED washlight. The Creos is an IP65-certified LED washlight with 18 × 40W RGBL LEDs and motorized zoom. Thanks to its cluster design with a consistent LED pixel pitch, several devices can be lined up horizontally and thus form into a seamless, […]

Utelogy Corporation announced the expansion of its partnership with the Logitech Collaboration Program where Utelogy now includes management capabilities for CollabOS devices including Rally Bars, RoomMate and the latest video conferencing hardware. T Utelogy’s integration with Logitech’s CollabOS API enables visibility into CollabOS devices and connected peripherals, bringing real-time updates on device health, firmware status, […]

QSC’s Pro Audio group just made a major update (v2.1) to its SysNav (System Navigator) software. QSC SysNav is an iPadOS and Windows application intended to be used with QSC next-generation, L Class compatible loudspeaker systems. The software allows the user to easily design, configure, control, monitor and apply signal processing to individual loudspeakers, full […]

The SDVoE Alliance announced TwistedPair, a European provider of collaboration and audiovisual technologies, as the latest SDVoE Certified Design House. This certification, which was part of the first course for SDVoE and ZeeVee in the U.K., is a testament to TwistedPair’s dedication to delivering audiovisual solutions and enhancing user experiences, while leveraging SDVoE-based technology, across […]

Datapath announced additional functionality and capability to its Aetria solution; its video wall management and control solution. In addition, they introduced the VisionSC-A2 capture card to extend the Aligo AVoIP solution by providing cost-effective capture of Aligo streams from an Aetria network, directly into a workstation or video wall controller. With two 10G channels on […]

Shure has achieved its goal of using 90 percent recyclable and/or renewable packaging for new products by the end of 2025 – one year ahead of its timeline. The Company has reached this goal early through a variety of aggressive initiatives. With more than 1,500 different packaging pieces for a variety of different products, converting […]

ARHT Media had, and still has, remarkable technology — with a patent to match. However, having cutting-edge tech doesn’t always guarantee a successful business model. In fact, had their holographic projection technology debuted two or three years later, it might have seen more success than it has so far. The official launch of ARHT’s technology […]

CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo showcased major themes that dominated the show floor, including home theater, immersive audio, micro LED lighting, and the increasing synergy between residential and commercial technologies. “CEDIA Expo 2024 and Commercial Integrator Expo 2024 were bustling with industry professionals experiencing the newest technology and learning about trends in the residential […]

Magewell has introduced a new plug-in for Elgato’s Stream Deck, adding control options for its Director Mini production and streaming system. The Director Mini combines multi-input switching, graphics, streaming, recording, and monitoring in a portable device, allowing users to produce multi-camera content via a touchscreen interface or mobile app. The plug-in enables more than 200 […]

AudioControl introduced the Director Model M4800D multizone amplifier, which includes Dante, an uncompressed, multi-channel digital media networking technology that transmits data over standard IP networks with near-zero latency using CAT5e, CAT6, or fiber optic cables. The M4800D features a 100-watt/8-Ohm, 200-watt/4-Ohm 8×4 stereo audio matrix with integrated DSP, offering graphic and parametric equalization for each […]

Registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2025); returning to the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía from 4-7 February – and, the ISE team is promising the most dynamic and engaging show yet, with a host of new initiatives and features, an expanded and more easily accessible content programme, as well as the […]

PK Sound has expanded the capabilities of its PK .dynamics software with the release of v1.5 for Windows and macOS. The software integrates all stages of the live sound workflow into one solution, allowing users to adjust real-time coverage even after a system is deployed. Version 1.5 introduces support for PK Sound’s new Tx14 and […]

Global Mounts Group, the parent company of Neomounts and B-Tech AV Mounts, has acquired Audipack, a manufacturer of high-end, custom mounting solutions. The acquisition strengthens Global Mounts Group’s position in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of mounting solutions across various industries. Audipack, founded in 1982 and based in the Netherlands, is known for its precision-engineered […]

Extron announced significant updates to its EMS Express Mobile Software – Quantum Ultra. The software now supports up to 20 canvases, user roles, canvas access, source assignment by canvas, and more, making videowall control easier. The application, available for iOS, Android, and Windows, uses familiar touch controls like pinch and zoom, drag and drop, tap, […]

Panasonic Connect announced a new auto-framing feature for its PTZ cameras, offering automated video content for broadcasting and production. The feature will be available as a paid plug-in, Advanced Auto Framing, for Panasonic’s Media Production Suite starting in Q2 2025. Select auto-framing features will also be available free of charge for the AW-UE160W/K PTZ camera […]

Audio-Technica opened TECHNICA HOUSE – New York, a unique marketing salon dedicated to connecting the various artistic communities — music, art, fashion, cuisine, and more — that make the city sing. This one-of-a-kind collaboration space, located in the heart of SoHo, sparks creativity by celebrating both the Japanese aesthetic and Audio-Technica’s human-centered “Always Analog” philosophy. […]

Matrox Video announced the integration of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine plug-in support for its DSX LE5, DSX LE6 Series, and X.mio5 12G SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 network interface controller (NIC) cards. Matrox Video 12G SDI cards can support up to four 12G inputs and four 12G outputs. The ST 2110 NIC cards provide 25 […]

Kansas City International Airport (KCI) recently underwent a transformative renovation, replacing the original three horseshoe-shaped terminals with a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the travel experience for millions of passengers annually. This $1.5 billion project marked Kansas City’s largest single infrastructure investment. The new terminal boasts 39 gates, carefully designed to support the operations […]

Waves Audio announced a live mixing console dubbed the eMotion LV1 Classic; with 64 stereo channels and 44 stereo buses, 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps and Waves processors included with the console. eMotion LV1 Classic builds upon the Waves LV1 mix engine, which until now has been available only as a software-based modular system. LV1 […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Standardization is not a new concept, having been around for thousands of years. Yet, as I walked around InfoComm this year, I was still struck by our industry’s lack of cloud standardization. What the Indus civilizations understood over 4,000 years ago … we apparently haven’t quite internalized. Even the term, […]

By Peter HansenAVIXAGood news on a critical topic! ProAV appears to have made progress on the gender pay gap. Our first study, published in 2021, revealed a pay gap of between 79% and 89% (more on why that’s a range in a moment). Our latest analysis now suggests a pay gap between 86% and 94%. […]

Earlier this year, Google announced Project Starline would become a reality in 2024 or 2025. For this project, Google is partnering with HP to make the solution commercially available starting in 2025. Yesterday, it shared a first look at the product design, built in collaboration with HP. Instead of making Project Starline into an entire meeting room, the companies have […]

Launched as an iOS-exclusive feature, Carousel Digital Signage has now extended Carousel Daily support to Android personal devices and MacOS desktops and laptops. The new multi-platform support broadly expands the spectrum of devices that Carousel Daily can reach, anchored by the development and launch of Carousel Digital Signage’s first app for Android devices that is […]

Chief, a brand of Legrand AV, announced that TiLED Series dvLED Universal Wall Mounts, the next generation of TiLED dvLED wall mounts, are shipping and available to order. Compatible with a multitude of interlocking dvLED panels from leading manufacturers, these universal wall mounts simplify the installation process, reduce installation time from days to hours and […]

Tascam announced the debut of the FR-AV2, a compact, high-resolution two-channel field recorder with timecode functionality. Designed for small to mid-size film and video productions, wedding and special event videography, and video journalism, the new FR-AV2 can handle professional recording tasks typically associated with larger recorders. Most importantly, the FR-AV2 features dual analog-to-digital converters and […]

HP Inc (in ProAV, remember as Poly) announced it has acquired Vyopta, a provider of collaboration management solutions, offering analytics and monitoring for large, unified communications and collaboration (UC) networks. Vyopta brings “infrastructure to support the development of HP’s Workforce Experience Platform and provide customers with more insights and capabilities.” The HP Workforce Experience Platform, […]