Welcome, readers, to this month’s Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you might […]

Riedel Communications today announced its collaboration with Interstellar Technologies, a pioneering space transportation company based in Hokkaido, Japan, to overcome communication and video transmission challenges in its operations. Riedel provided Interstellar with a clear, reliable communication system for its staff as well as an IP video system that significantly reduces delay and improves image quality […]

Riedel Communications announced that Lafayette College, a liberal arts college in eastern Pennsylvania and one of 10 core members in the Patriot League, is using Riedel’s Simplylive Production Suite (SLPS) to deliver simultaneous high-quality live broadcasts of its sporting events. By integrating the Riedel solution, the college’s sports network has achieved a new level of […]

MIAMI, Florida – April 2024 – Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is a 20-deck, $2 billion-plus ship that set sail on January 27 from Port Miami with 2,350 crew members. The new ship features truly epic sound heard throughout the ship thanks to its more than 400 L-Acoustics loudspeakers installed by Miami-based L-Acoustics Certified Provider Control […]

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 4, 2024 — Grace Community Church in Southern California has come a long way from its humble beginnings in the 1950s. What started out as “two small buildings and a chicken coop” in 1956 has expanded to a multi-building campus that now meets the spiritual needs of thousands of weekly congregants. Today, […]

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) debuted the UXA4416 amplifiers and a companion update to its Resolution software. EAW says UXA4416 represents a new generation of EAW four-channel DSP amplifiers, “offering high-power class D amplification, innovative processing and analog/digital audio management.” EAW says these new amps ensure stability and continuity for its KF passive line source systems […]

InfoComm 2024, June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will present a digital signage program, featuring training courses, the D=SIGN conference, workshops, networking events, and a digital-signage-focused show floor tour. “Reflecting the growing opportunities in the digital signage space, our program at InfoComm will provide a wealth of insight into the very […]

Sony Electronics now has a new 98-inchversion of its BRAVIA pro line dubbed the BZ53L aimed at corporate, education, and retail applications, the display incorporates Sony’s innovative Deep Black Non-Glare Coating technology as well as additional features. Sony says the 98-inch model complements the company’s existing Deep Black Non-Glare options which include 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, […]

AVer Information announced the TR315 and TR335, a pair of professional-grade pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras featuring AI auto-tracking. From corporate meetings and educational seminars to live performances and worship services, the TR315 and TR335 claim to deliver exceptional performance in any setting. AVer’s TR315 boasts a 12X optical zoom lens with 4K 60 […]

AVPro Edge introduced the AC-DA-X2 series of HDMI 2.1b distribution amplifiers, including three models with different output configurations. The AVPro Edge AC-DA-12X2 is a one-input to two-output, 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1b distribution amplifier that divides incoming HDMI signals up to 8K/60 fps into two separate output streams. The AC-DA-14X2 is a one-input to four-output version, […]

Leon Speakers has an upgraded ultra-thin audio platform available, the new UX platform is part of the Horizon, Profile, and FrameBar TV speaker series. At the heart of the UX platform lies a Morel driver design with a 2.5″ driver, housed within a cast aluminum baske. Aesthetic alignment with Leon’s 33UX and 44UX options is […]

Commercial Integrator Expo, a full-featured exposition and conference addressing the needs of today’s fixed installation audiovisual systems professionals and technology managers, announces a renewed partnership with the Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) as a supporting organization for Commercial Integrator Expo 2024. Unified communications technology serves as the backbone for hybrid and remote work, […]

VuWall unveiled a secure PoE ControlVu touch panel specifically for command and control room environments. ControlVu empowers operators with the freedom to manage visual scenarios on video walls and displays in a control room, directly from a PoE tablet. The new 10″ ControlVu touch panel, part number ControlVu-10-3, claims to deliver the highest level of […]

Nureva announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office and European Patent Office have issued three additional patents for the company’s Microphone Mist technology, the platform behind every Nureva audio system. These patents “underscore Nureva’s commitment to reinventing the way that pro audio conferencing performance is achieved in larger spaces.” Nureva says the patent […]

Brompton Technology unveiled its new 8K Tessera SQ200 LED video processor, the first product in the company’s new third-generation range. The SQ200 follows in the footsteps of Brompton’s multi-award-winning Tessera SX40, delivering the same core feature-set and full backward-compatibility with existing Brompton-powered LED panels as well as existing XD data distribution units, but now supporting […]

Trinnov Audio announced the launch of the WaveForming design tool. Designed for audio professionals, this online tool “simplifies the process of specifying room layouts that are scientifically sound and tailored to deliver the exceptional WaveForming audio experience,” according to the company. WaveForming claims to offer a solution to the most challenging aspect of home cinema: […]

  On the latest episode of rAVe [TV], Gary Kayye discusses his experience at NAB and Exertis Almo’s latest E4 in Chicago. We talk about why regional shows are becoming more popular but we actually spend much of the show discussing big news: Resideo has acquired Snap One. Check out the episode to learn about […]

A few months ago, I wrote a piece on technical debt and how understanding the concept and using the language may be helpful in communicating your needs to the decision-makers on your campus. In late March, I was able to join in a LAVNCH session to discuss technical debt in more detail. It was a […]

WUPPERTAL, Germany — April 4, 2024 — Riedel Communications today announced that 4K Projects, a leading provider for events and entertainment productions based in Copenhagen, Denmark, is using a wide range of Riedel products to enhance clients’ on-site productions all across the country and to power the company’s own studio setup. 4K Projects’ core Riedel products […]

Florence (Italy), 4th April 2024 – Powersoft’s ultra-flexible Quattrocanali amplifier platform is central to a recently completed Dolby Atmos install at Cineplexx Westfield SCS, a luxury multiplex in Vienna, Austria. Cineplexx Westfield SCS is at the heart of Vienna’s Westfield Shopping City Süd (SCS). Following a complete refurbishment, the premium multiplex partnered with CinemaNext to introduce a blend […]

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, located in Oklahoma 80 miles north of Dallas, TX, is a dazzling entertainment destination. Operated by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the 1,700-room complex features an expansive gaming floor and a broad range of amenities including a spa, pools, six movie theaters, and more than 20 restaurants. Choctaw’s 3,000-seat […]

Incheon, South Korea – Maris Stella, named after the patron saint of the busy port city of Incheon in South Korea, is a comprehensive senior care facility established in 2013 by the Catholic Foundation. The first of its kind in the country, Maris Stella provides an integrated program of pastoral care for its residents with a rich […]

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is renowned for its ground-breaking scientific research into molecular biology. Created in 1974 and funded by public research money from its 28 member states, EMBL’s Heidelberg headquarters now houses the new permanent exhibition “World of Molecular Biology”. It offers a vibrant, interactive exhibition celebrating the work, people, and technologies […]

As the world’s eyes converge on the annual sporting and entertainment spectacular that is the Super Bowl, the pressure to deliver a flawless broadcast is undoubtedly sky-high. For Silver Spoon, a real-time graphics and animation company, the 2024 Super Bowl live broadcasts on CBS and Nickelodeon presented an unprecedented opportunity: to redefine the boundaries of […]

Visionary announced a distribution partnership with Audiovision AB for exclusive distribution in Sweden. Based in Karlstad, Sweden, Audiovision AB is an importer and distributor of professional audio and video products, representing “many of the world’s best-known brands,” according to the company. Audiovision AB will serve as the exclusive distributor of Visionary’s network audiovisual solutions throughout […]

Screen Innovations announced the new SI CarbonBlack Mesh Holographic Screens for Interactive 3D realism, depth, and visual “magic.” CarbonBlack Holographic is two-sided allowing users to simultaneously observe the same holographic projection (on both sides) with a similar or identical 3D experience. CarbonBlack works with all Projector Lens options: Ultra-short throw, standard throw, Native 4K and […]

E Ink announced it is collaborating with ecosystem partners Realtek Semiconductor (Realtek), Integrated Solutions Technology (IST), and Chipbond Technology Corporation (Chipbond) to develop the System on Panel (SoP) architecture. This technology will be integrated into the next-generation electronic shelf label (ESL) jointly developed with the system integrator, SOLUM. In order to simplify the material structure […]

Lightware Visual Engineering today shared an update on the immersive experiences using its solutions worldwide. From the Lightroom Exhibition in London, U.K., and 360-degree projection installation at Gwalior Fort in India to the immersive Mirror Mirror Art Experience in Adelaide, South Australia, the live event and rental/staging markets rely on Lightware to deliver the ultimate […]

Waves Audio announced the latest version (V14.30) of its live plug-in-processing system, Waves’ SuperRack SoundGrid. This new version includes a completely redesigned, forward-thinking ProLink Console Remote Integration Protocol for DiGiCo, promising the “fastest, most powerful, best-performing plug-in processing system for live sound on the market.” Furthermore, Waves says it has also improved the overall user […]

Way back in my high school social studies class, we had a number of lessons that hammered home one of the key reasons for being in school. It was something like, “Learn from the past so we don’t make the same mistakes.” I’m not quite sure when the history repeats itself stuff stopped being taught […]

Frezzi Energy Systems introduced the SunLight 2 Portable Field Light aimed at news, sports and field production. Equipped with four LED elements, the company says the SunLight 2 delivers brightness, matching the output of an 800W HMI light. According to the company, key features of the SunLight 2 include: The SunLight 2 can be operated […]

Clockaudio announced the latest integration solution, the CUT-4 Logic Interface, designed to streamline installation and configuration with its plug-and-play platform. The company says the CUT-4 Logic Interface represents the newest innovation from Clockaudio, catering to the needs of integrators seeking seamless integration solutions. Engineered specifically to work in harmony with Clockaudio’s LED buttons, including the […]