Mersive Technologies announced today the appointment of Theresa Benson to the role of vice president, marketing and product management. Mersive says Benson will play a critical role in developing the company’s go-to-market strategy and a “thoughtful roadmap of forward-thinking products grounded in the market’s ever-evolving collaboration needs.” She has been a consultant for Mersive for […]

LG Business Solutions wants to set a new standard for warehouse efficiency and flexibility with the new LG CLOi CarryBot family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to intelligently navigate complex floor plans and move and deliver payloads in customizable configurations, with loading and unloading performed by workers. LG CLOi CarryBot will be officially launched […]

GPO Display announced the launch of its new 57″ and 58″ Panoramic (stretch-style) LCDs. These models are shipping and represent GPO Display’s “first foray into Ultra High Definition (UHD) Panoramic displays, specifically designed for situations where wall space is limited but legibility at a significant distance is required.” The 57″ PA57H is GPO Display’s most […]

Shure introduced its newest line of wireless clip-on microphones, the MoveMic Microphone System. MoveMic delivers “broadcast-quality audio in an ultra-lightweight design,” ideal for content creators, videographers and mobile journalists. According to the company, it is the “smallest, best-sounding, dual-channel direct-to-phone wireless lavalier solution available,” developed with a custom acoustic design and proprietary wireless software. Shure’s […]

RTI is solidly in the UCC market with its Intelligent Meetings ecosystem that natively uses RTI control systems and operates as a stand-alone solution, as well as with other control systems. RTI says it starts its custom designed meeting room experience to get the meeting started including what the company calls “clear instructions on the […]

Extron unveils its 2024 New Products Brochure — First Edition. This brochure introduces dozens of new offerings. From compact Pro AV-over-IP encoders and advanced USB-C switchers to 4K recording and streaming solutions, Extron says the latest lineup is designed to meet the diverse needs of the industry. Look for the “Now Shipping” logo across the […]

Equipson unveiled Aulum, a new series of loudspeakers that are designed for outdoor applications such as gardens and terraces. Part of Equipson’s WORK PRO brand, the Aulum Series includes two acoustic enclosures — AL 1003 F and the AL 503 M. Both are cylindrical in shape and offer 360° horizontal and 120° vertical sound dispersion, […]

d&b Group announced the opening of a new immersive technology experience center (ITEC), located at the world-renowned Science Museum in London, itself famed as a center for the arts and capital of creativity. Welcoming guests from April 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to attract key stakeholders involved in the realization and delivery of global […]

The Z-Wave Alliance announced that the specification for ZWLR for the European market has been completed, and will be made available to member companies in an upcoming release. ZWLR brings “expanded options for the smart home, multi-dwelling units, hospitality and more.” Coming soon to the European market, ZWLR has been “meticulously designed as a communication […]

Extron introduced the SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor, the latest addition to its SMP family. The SMP 401 is a “high-performance all-in-one 4K/60 processor that easily captures, switches, scales and distributes AV sources and presentations.” Processing with H.264/H.265 encoding provides up to five recordings and six streams concurrently. The SMP 401 […]

Unified Communications are an important part of our industry and community. These technologies catapulted us through the dark days of COVID-19, and now that we are back in the office (or figuring out whether or not the hybrid model works for us), this technology is helping us to find our place in this “Wild, Wild […]

Powersoft has partnered with VI-grade, a provider of real-time simulation and professional driving simulator solutions. This collaboration introduces the integration of Powersoft’s haptic transducer, Mover, into VI-grade’s COMPACT FSS simulator. VI-grade is a provider of software products and services, professional driving simulators and hardware-in-the-loop solutions that “accelerate product development across the transportation industry.” The company […]

Electro-Voice has announced the ZLX G2, the second generation of the ZLX series of portable loudspeakers. Building on the already-existing ZLX series, the ZLX G2 lineup offers a range of next-level features and functionality and includes 8” (new for the series), 12” and 15” two-way models in both powered and passive versions. When Electro-Voice introduced […]

In 2016 I wrote a blog called, “Why aren’t we talking about NVIDIA?” If you missed it, the general conclusion was that AI and large-scale video applications would drive NVIDIA to success well beyond gaming. When I wrote that blog in April of 2016, NVIDIA was trading at $8.50. Today, NVIDIA is at $776 with […]

Atlona is shipping two new accessories for learning and meeting spaces; a new USB-C active cable and a new mounting bracket that provides alternative installation options for Atlona Omega wall plate transmitters. The Atlona LinkConnect AT-LC-UC2UC-5M is a 5-meter (16.4-foot) USB-C to USB-C active cable that is engineered for “dependable, point-to-point connectivity in commercial environments.” […]

Modulo Pi announced a distribution agreement with AED Group. Effective March 1, 2024, AED Group will distribute Modulo Pi’s media server solutions in the Benelux region. In addition, Modulo Pi’s media servers join AED’s rental portfolio for rental throughout Europe. Modulo Pi’s media servers are hardware + software platforms and the two-systems consist in Modulo […]

Extron announced new features to its NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series. These new features include the latest evolution of the NAV PURE3 codec. PURE3 is a codec developed by Extron, exclusively for the ProAV market. PURE3 offers “improved network resiliency; able to tolerate the bursty network traffic found on converged networks.” Competitors rely on delicate third-party […]

Audio-Technica announced the release of its new A-T LINK proprietary communication protocol for digital interconnection of compatible A-T Commercial Audio microphone and mixing solutions. Audio-Technica says A-T LINK transmits uncompressed multi-channel digital audio and control information via category cables with minimal latency. A-T LINK is natively supported by Audio-Technica’s ATND1061LK beamforming ceiling array microphone, providing […]

LG Business Solutions has introduced its new five-model RG series of ProBeam laser projectors up to 4K UHD resolution and 6,000 lumens, integrated with Crestron RoomView compatibility as well as LG’s webOS digital signage platform. Using this announcement, LG redesigned the entire ProBeam RG series lineup with multi-aspect-ratio control that allows users to switch between […]

AVPro Edge introduced the AC-MXNET-10G-SW24C, a 24-port 10 Gig hybrid PoE++/PoE+ switcher. The 24-port, 10 Gig network switch is designed for AV-over-IP applications and support the AVPro Edge MXnet, AES67, Dante and SDVoE, Extron NAV, Crestron NVX, etc. The AC-MXNET-10G-SW24C is pre-configured with Quality of Service (QoS) settings optimized for AES67, Dante and SDVoE multicasting. […]

Lifesize Plans, that patented 1:1 scale walkthrough building experience using projection mapping, has partnered with Panasonic and signage integrator, Think, to install 11 PT-RTZ990 1-Chip DLP projectors across its showroom, enabling people to view their home through 1:1 scale building plans taken from architect drawings, before it is built. Creating an immersive experience to showcase […]

Gerdon Design, based in Mainz, Germany, specializes in show, content and lighting production. In late 2023, the team at Gerdon Design were approached to work together with client, Revolution Event, on the upcoming Nukranox Festival, a celebration of hardstyle music, which was to be held in December 2023 at an arena venue in Salzburg, Austria. […]

Vanco International announced the launch of the LSKIT-BSC Beale Street Audio Outdoor Speaker Kit. Designed for both commercial and residential applications, the LSKIT-BSC includes four WP4V-BSC 4-inch on-wall/pendant speakers, four WPV-LAND speaker mounting kits and one LS10-BSC 10-inch downfiring subwoofer. This speaker bundle “delivers coverage for areas up to 900 square feet.” Beale Street 4-inch […]

Nureva Inc., an innovator in advanced audio conferencing solutions, announces the appointment of Adam Bilişim as its distributor in Türkiye. For over a decade, Adam Bilişim has been a “cornerstone in Türkiye’s IT sector, delivering in-demand AV products to the business and education markets, where there is growing adoption of hybrid working models.” A report […]

Based in College Place, Washington, Walla Walla University (WWU) is a private Adventist university with four campuses located throughout the Pacific Northwest. The main campus sits on 83 acres in the Walla Walla Valley in southeastern Washington state, where cultural arts, vibrant dining, and recreational opportunities abound. Founded in 1892, the university offers more than […]

Extron introduce the DTP3 T 202 EU/MK, a two-input wallplate transmitter for sending USB-C video, HDMI, audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT6A cable. It includes proven technologies for extending video signals with optimal image quality. This DTP3 transmitter supports 4K@60 (4:4:4) signals and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. To […]

The climactic moments of Poor Things, the smash-hit, critically acclaimed gothic comedy set to sweep next month’s Academy Awards, were brought to life with a mammoth virtual production set-up powered by PIXERA technology. A cinematic tour de force directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, The Favourite) and starring Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, a young […]

LEA Professional announced multiple updates to its LEA Cloud platform, a part of LEA Professionals’ technology catalog, featuring IT solutions, DSPs and smart power management. The new cloud-specific features will expand capabilities for all LEA Cloud users. Here’s a video we shot of it at ISE 2024: LEA Cloud provides remote monitoring and control for […]

LEA Professional announced the Connect Series Half-Rack models featuring onboard DSP, WebUI, Cloud Connectivity, third-party API control and more. Here’s a video we shot of them at ISE 2024: Each of the new half-rack models (CS34, CS64, CS124, CS34D, CS64D, and CS124D) are built with fully-routable analog inputs, four amplifier channels with Low-Z, 70V or […]

Shure announced that the new Microflex Wireless neXt 2 (MXW neXt 2) Microphone System is certified for Microsoft Teams. This certification signifies the “seamless compatibility and reliable performance of the MXW neXt 2 with Microsoft Teams, providing users with exceptional audio quality in hybrid teaching and conferencing environments.” The MXW neXt 2 is an all-in-one […]

Extron just launched the DTP3 T 212 D, a two-gang decorator-style transmitter that sends USB-C, HDMI, audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT6A cable. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. For maximum image quality and minimal latency, all supported video resolutions are […]

Contacta Systems is building up its presence in Scandinavia with a new distribution deal in Sweden using Special Elektronik, a distributor of AV technology, lighting, cable TV and fibre technology. With headquarters in Karlstad, Special Elektronik will also retail Contacta’s hearing loops, IR and RF systems from its regional sales offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, […]