Prolights just debuted the EclMini spotlight, a range of ultra-compact, low-profile LED fixtures for galleries, retail and hospitality. There are two versions of this fixture: the EclMini DAT, which has an integrated driver with DMX/RDM, DALI Type 6 and local knob dimming, and the EclMini CC, which connects to an external constant current PSU and […]

Following a successful show earlier this year, registration is now open for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2023). The show will be a launchpad for a wealth of new technology, offer a thought-provoking conference program, and will feature headline keynote sessions throughout the week. What’s more, with just under four months until opening day, ISE 2023 […]

By Alistair Johnston Futuresource Consulting The market for meeting room cameras continues to show buoyancy, as hybrid working patterns maintain their presence in the commercial landscape. A new report from Futuresource Consulting shows that volumes increased across every meeting room camera category last year, culminating in 15% volume growth and 19% value growth year-on-year. Meeting […]

Pulse-Eight, a UK-based manufacturer of AV distribution products, today announces the acquisition of Gallo Acoustics; a loudspeaker company that serves the custom install, smart home, commercial and HiFi spaces. Its spherical design and range of colors and finishes make the brand recognizable. “I’m extremely excited to welcome Gallo Acoustics into the fold. I’ve long held a desire to add a […]

Lithe Audio today announced that the company’s new iO1 all-in-one wireless indoor and outdoor speaker will be making its world debut at CEDIA Expo 2022. Offering a variety of mounting configurations, the iO1 includes a high-efficiency amplifier, wired and wireless connectivity options and its a weather-resistant, IP66-rated speaker with an aluminum grille that requires only a power source […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Digital Signage) is including Chromecast wireless streaming technology on all current and future Google certified, Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs. PPDS says its Chromecast built-in has been welcomed by hoteliers and hospitality integrators globally following Google’s announcement, made on Sept. 22, that it will discontinue its third generation external Chromecast — a unit […]

What is the Sound of All Human Knowledge? Here’s a challenge for audio pros and everyone else: Through an open contest, the Wikimedia Foundation invites you to create nothing less than “The Sound of All Human Knowledge.” The Wikimedia Foundation is the global nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and Wikimedia, the movement behind Wikipedia and 12 […]

Powersoft has enhanced its fixed-install product range by introducing AES67-compatible versions of its popular Duecanali and Quattrocanali amplifier platforms. The new models, called Duecanali DSP+ and Quattrocanali DSP+, are able to receive audio-over-IP (AoIP) streams compliant with the AES67 standard, which allows high-performance streaming AoIP interoperability across different networking systems. The new Powersoft DSP+ models […]

Quividi — an audience and campaign intelligence platform for DOOH and retail media — has integrated Plumerai’s people detection AI into its latest Anonymous Video Analytics (AVA) solution. With this partnership, Quividi now offers real-time, long-distance impression counting in its Audience Measurement Platform on entry-level CPUs, which commonly power smart machines or retail shelf screens. […]

The latest Alcons Audio LR24/120 mid-size line speaker array is aimed at medium to larger live applications. The LR28 larger format line array module, designed for arenas, stadiums and major outdoor events is based around the company’s pro-ribbon transducer technology. The three-way, bi-amped LR24/120 features the bespoke RBN1202rs 12-inch pro-ribbon transducer with acoustically and electronically […]

The Prowise Touchscreen Ten G2 is promoted as the first interactive whiteboard aimed at secure educational environments. But, it acts just like a normal IFP as the new interactive whiteboard is equipped with Android 11, four pens with pick-up recognition, an anti-bacterial glass plate and hundreds of educational tools and apps. The Prowise Touchscreen Ten G2 […]

Origin Acoustics has announced an expanded partnership with Bang & Olufsen. Since 2016, Origin Acoustics (OA) has been collaborating with Bang & Olufsen on the co-design and manufacturing of certain architectural loudspeakers, now Origin has been named to U.S. Brand Manager for Bang & Olufsen’s full portfolio in the custom channel. The companies say the new relationship will […]

NewTek, an IP-based video technology company and part of the Vizrt Group, announced an exclusive free trial of Flowics’ HTML5 graphics for its flagship TriCaster’s TriCaster 1 Pro and TriCaster 2 Elite. This announcement follows the recent acquisition of Flowics by Vizrt Group, enhancing Vizrt’s end-to-end graphics portfolio. TriCaster 1 Pro and TriCaster 2 Elite […]

Riedel Communications says it has expanded its competence team in the area of real-time IP network orchestration and SDN (Software Defined Networks) control with the acquisition of SDNsquare. Belgium-based SDNsquare is a technology provider of Software Defined Network solutions for “complex and demanding” IP-based media installations. The companies say its technology has been proven in numerous […]

We all know the brand Tripp Lite with its product line of power strips, UPS and other IT peripherals. If you don’t know the brand made popular at PC retail chains and residential installers, you may know Tripp Lite as a leading supplier of “power quality” products and connectivity solutions including single-phase uninterruptible power supply […]

The Professional Video Alliance (PVA) will host its calibration training in Amsterdam on Sept. 13-16, 2022. Space is limited for this comprehensive four-day class, endorsed and certified by the International Colorist Academy (ICA). Advance registration is preferred. The ICA Video Training, with PVA Certification, is an extensive training program held over four days. Students experience […]

Audac announced its new Vexo series high-output loudspeaker. The Vexo family consists of six models: Vexo110(A), Vexo112(A), and Vexo115(A) which are available both in active and passive versions. The low-frequency transducer, which is made out of “high-quality materials,” is combined with a 1.7” voice coil compression driver, enabling high sound pressure levels and a tight […]

By Helen Matthews Futuresource Consulting As the broadcast system camera market has started to recover from the impact of COVID-19, a notable development has emerged. Broadcasters are increasingly utilizing large sensor system cameras for live productions alongside traditional three-chip 2/3” cameras. This can be seen with the reception to the release of Sony’s HDC-F5500 in […]

Re Mago, a software development company for visual collaboration solutions, including Valarea, has announced a strategic partnership with LG Business Solutions. This new partnership integrates Valarea inside LG interactive displays. “Our partnership with Valarea delivers a set of tools that enhance business results,” said Joao Moreira, partner alliances manager at LG Business Solutions Europe. “Thanks […]

The SDVoE Alliance has announced that Datapath has joined it as an adopting member. Datapath offers video wall and control room solutions and a range of processors, video wall controllers and graphics and capture cards. Datapath’s fully integrated Aetria platform allows design, management and control of various systems — all AV-over-IP. And, Datapath’s solutions offer […]

Hall Technologies has announced a global distribution partnership with AV/IT distributor, TD Synnex. “We specifically chose TD Synnex for their capabilities to grow and expand as Hall Technologies continues to broaden our product line around the globe,” said Hal Truax, VP of sales and marketing at Hall. “With our strong stock status position, this partnership allows […]

By James Kirby Futuresource Consulting As live events return in force, the professional amplifiers market continues to see strong levels of recovery. There remain some significant challenges for the industry, however revenues are on track to reach new heights over the coming years. A new report from Futuresource Consulting sets the scene for full recovery […]

Google’s Duo will rebrand as Meet with the features from both apps. But Google’s Meet’s will remain Meet. Yes, there will be just two Google Meet apps: Meet (let’s call it 1.0, the Meet app to be soon phased out) and the new Meet (let’s call it “2.0,” the new Meet app that combines both […]

Re Mago Ltd. announced that it is collaborating with Lenovo, a technology solutions company and manufacturer (OEM) of PCs and smart devices. The Valarea Room System bundle offers a ThinkSmart Core plug-and-play meeting room appliance powered by Valarea software that supports multi-videoconferencing (VC) providers for online meetings. By allowing users to join meetings through Microsoft […]

Edge, formerly USAV, announced the hiring of Michael Boettcher as its president. Boettcher brings over 20 years of audiovisual industry experience to Edge’s team, most recently serving as president of Global VC – US division of New Era Technology. “We are thrilled to welcome Mike to the organization,” said Matt Barnette, CEO of the PSA […]

According to AVIXA, 2022 the ProAV market will be reaching $263 billion globally; all published in AVIXA’s 2022 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA). Growth moderates in the coming years to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2022 to 2027. While this is due in part to the slow-down in economic expansion […]

MSE Audio has announced the extension of its existing distribution with Apex-Tech. The new territories to be covered by Apex-Tech International are Spain, Portugal and France with Apex-Tech UK remaining for U.K. and Ireland. Apex-Tech supplies integrators with outstanding home cinema and audio solutions that feature MSE Audio’s dARTS, PhaseTech and SolidDrive invisible speakers. “Having […]

It’s the Holy Grail of videoconferencing. Or maybe more like “Lord of the Rings:” One Platform to Rule Them All. Any way you look at it, it adds up to the same concept: How do we get a single platform that incorporates all the benefits of the single-purpose solutions we now use? The first company […]

Part 2: AV-Over-IP, Software-Based AV and AI This is part 2 of an article about all the things I noticed from ISE and InfoComm this year, two shows to which I didn’t go, but as the editor in charge of video titling for rAVe [PUBS] for both, I did watch pretty much every video the […]

I’ve read Barco’s new survey of 1200 executives across 13 countries to find out how the office is changing and how workspaces are used — and it’s enlightening. My biggest takeaway? The business I want to be in right now is selling office furniture and the tech to support it! In my opinion, that’s exactly where AV […]

Barco’s January-June 2022 sales were 29% above 1H21 and 8% above 2H21 with sales conversion improving in all divisions and all regions. During the first half of the year, growth accelerated from the first to the second quarter and sales for 2Q22 surpassed 2Q19 pre-pandemic levels, driven by strong uptakes in demand in Cinema and […]

Blaze Audio announced the PowerZone Connect Series of power amplifiers. They include four models — the PowerZone Connect 122, PowerZone Connect 252, PowerZone Connect 254 and PowerZone Connect 504. Blaze says all are considered “smart amplifiers” that offer ultra-compact, half rack, 1RU form factors, can drive both conventional low impedance (4Ω to 16Ω) loudspeakers and […]