Although you are reading this in February 2019, it was written in December of 2018 due to the weird schedules needed for online publishing. December of 2018 was a personally momentous month because it represented a major milestone — my 50th year as a member of the Audio Engineering Society and the professional audio community […]

AMETEK Electronic Systems Protection (ESP) today announces additions to the SurgeX Defender Series line. With models designed to provide installations globally with “cost-effective” (translation: cheaper than the earlier versions) protection and conditioning, the SurgeX Defender Series includes the SX-DS1011i, a 10-amp / 230-volt plug configuration with 11 IEC outlets, and the SX-DS-1611i with a 16-amp […]

Bose Professional is introducing DesignMax loudspeakers aimed at serving any commercial space. DesignMax loudspeakers range from 2-inch low-profile models to 8-inch high-SPL compression-driver loudspeakers. All models deliver instantly-impressive sound, with no EQ or DSP required. SmartBass processing can also be enabled to deliver enhanced sound at any listening level. On select models, the Dispersion Alignment […]

The SDVoE Alliance and IDK Corporation today announced a new class of product that for the first time links Dante audio networking technology with the SDVoE ecosystem. IDK’s new IP-NINJAR/Dante Audio Bridge (model: NJR-AB08DAN) transcodes audio signals directly between the SDVoE and Dante protocol environments. Audio signal transport is enabled from NJR transmitters to Dante […]

Customer acquisition is time-consuming and expensive, so it makes sense to treat prospects and customers as valued people when they’re looking for your brand on social media. As a person who has a great deal of understanding about the time, effort, and costs of new prospects earned through marketing, I am acutely aware of the […]

How much budget should AV industry companies allocate towards marketing to the house of worship vertical? The answer is likely a surprise for any company that’s not spending on this >$1B annual spend segment of the overall AV industry. In 2018, the American Marketing Association, in partnership with Deloitte and Duke University, published the bi-annual […]

AV Stumpfl will show its latest projection screen products and version 1.0 of the company’s next-generation media server system PIXERA at ISE 2019 in Amsterdam. PIXERA is a 64-bit system for real-time media processing, compositing and management, built around the key theme of usability. Users can gradually discover the options and features and can smoothly […]

As part of its Fine Pixel Generation solution campaign, Absen will showcase three new narrow pixel pitch (NPP) product series at next week’s ISE (Amsterdam RAI, 5-8 February 2019) on booth 12-C60. Featuring the company’s Integrated Matrix Device (IMD) and Common Cathode (CC) technologies, the new Aries Series (AX 1.5mm) and CR Series (CR 0.9mm) […]

At ISE 2019 in Amsterdam, Digital Projection says it will have an even brighter 8K (7680×4320) resolution projector than last year’s — in fact, in 2018, they were the only company with an 8K native projector in their booth. In addition, DPI will demo what they are calling the world’s first native 4K Ultra High […]

Bose Professional is introducing ArenaMatch DeltaQ array loudspeakers and ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers for outdoor installations. ArenaMatch arrays incorporate DeltaQ technology, to bring improved sound quality, consistency, vocal clarity and flexibility to outdoor installations — sports stadiums, arenas, outdoor entertainment centers and more. Featuring an IP55 weather rating, ArenaMatch DeltaQ modules make it easy to create […]

Audinate, developer of the Dante audio networking technology has announced Dante AV, adding a video-over-IP solution for manufacturers. Dante AV means the networking platform supports audio and video over the network. Technically, this becomes the first 1G standard for AV-over-IP — the only other standard in AV-over-IP is the SDVoE Alliance platform of 10G. Audinate […]

Extron just announced the expansion of its XPA Ultra line of power amplifiers with the two-channel XPA U 1002 Series and 100-volt models for all the XPA Ultra amplifiers. The XPA Ultra line of amplifiers include the world’s first eight channel half-rack amplifier that provides the ability to put more amplifier channels in a smaller […]

Listen Technologies is launching Listen EVERYWHERE, its new Wi-Fi product, at ISE 2019. Listen EVERYWHERE is the latest in the evolution of Listen Technologies Wi-Fi products. It replaces Audio Everywhere and features upgraded hardware and a new server with professional audio outputs. Listen EVERYWHERE is a professional-grade system with and can accommodate thousands of users […]

TASCAM’s new SERIES 102i 10-in, two-out and SERIES 208i 20-in, eight-out audio-MIDI interfaces deliver 24-bit, 192 kHz recording and playback to a Mac, Windows PC or iPad. Controllable with included custom software, the two SERIES USB 2.0 interfaces feature powerful DSP input and output mixers with built-in digital reverb, compressor, phase invert and four-band EQ […]

Dynaudio is launching Core — its latest high-end professional reference speakers. The series comprises a three-way monitor (Core 59) and a two-way monitor (Core 7). Both Core 7 and Core 59 have digital inputs (AES3) and support up to 24-bit/192 kHz signals, and the internal DSP (digital signal processor) operates at the same high level […]

Acurus announced availability of its ACT 4 audio processing platform, a 20-channel processor with IP control, a mobile app and ASPEQT support. The ACT 4 20 natively decodes Dolby Atmos 9.1.6, plus supports up to four additional configurable channel outputs for maximum layouts of 9.5.6 or 9.7.4. Installers will value the easy set-up of the […]

There are 15 halls at ISE 2019 in Amsterdam 5-8 February and show management has worked year after year to try to find a way to help visitors, well, visit. It’s LITERALLY impossible to go to the show and stay all four days and see the entire show floor — impossible In fact, that’s why […]

Epiphan Video is showcasing full API integration with Kaltura Content Management System (CMS) and the first-ever Crestron Control Module for the Pearl family of all-in-one video production systems. The Pearl family of hardware encoders now support scheduling of multi-view VOD and webcasting events directly within the Kaltura Management Console. Pearl’s built-in touch screen and Admin […]

Vaddio is launching the RoboSHOT 40 UHD, a broadcast-quality PTZ camera with 40x zoom, genlock capabilities, smooth motor movement and superior imaging. The RoboSHOT 40 UHD was designed with a genlock external sync port to provide accurate synchronization in multi-camera broadcast environments, plus phase compensation to fine-tune and adjust the genlock signal. The 1/2.5 Type […]

Peerless-AV will show its Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Displays, along with a range of fully integrated, indoor and outdoor kiosks in Hall 12, Booth H90, at ISE 2019 next month in Amsterdam. Peerless-AV’s Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Displays (XHB432, XHB492, and XHB552) will be put to the test in various impact and water demonstration scenarios, […]

Launching at ISE Europe (Amsterdam, Feb 5-8th 2019 Booth 5-Z120), the new ZoneMix from ARX Systems is a multi-channel Mic/Line Zone Mixer that has been designed to cope with the variety of audio sources found in facilities and features wireless audio, USB and MiniJack inputs, two Mic/Line inputs, stereo line input and Zone 1 and […]

Extron has announced the immediate availability of the Extron SF 26PT, a two-way pendant loudspeaker for program or music playback in high-ceiling and open-ceiling applications. Taking inspiration from modern pendant lighting, the SF 26PT joins the SF 3PT pendant speaker, with an architecturally clean, patent-pending design that complements the aesthetic of contemporary interiors. The SF […]

Created to meet the high demands of budget-friendly, indoor LED installations, PixelFLEX has announced the new EF Series of direct-view LED displays. The EF Series tiles are fully front serviceable and is aimed at houses of worship, entertainment venues, corporate and educational applications. The EF Series also offers custom upgrade capabilities for right-angle and curved […]

BenQ will debut its first native 4K Blue Core laser-powered (with HDR) projectors (LK952, LK953ST) at ISE. Using the new Texas Instruments’ one-chip 4K HDR native 3840×2160 chip, these projectors are specified at 5,000 ANSI lumens with a 20,000-hour laser light source. They are IP5X rated (zero-dust rating with BenQ’s Dust Guard Pro), offer HDMI […]

NEC Display Solutions of America today announced the launch of two new projector series – the MC and ME series of entry-level projectors . Designed primarily for K-12 education, house of worship classrooms and small business applications, the five new models provide between 3,700 and 4,000 lumens and offer XGA, WXGA or WUXGA resolution. The […]

There’s no doubt in my mind that 2019 will be the year we look back on that the industry transitioned from signal routing and distribution via HDMI and so-called “digital-media” to AV-over-IP. Certainly not the entire industry — just most of it. But buyer, specifier, installer and designer beware. Not all AV-over-IP is the same, […]

DAS Audio just launched the ACTION-500 Series of eight active and eight passive loudspeaker models, which include a 12” monitor, full-range systems consisting of 8″, 12″, one or two 15″ monitors and three subwoofers. The changes upgrades both design and physical features. The ACTION-508 incorporates a newly designed DAS 8GV transducer and M-34 compression driver. […]

Working with macOS software expert Softron and established iOS app developer PureBlend Software, Timecode Systems has extended the footprint of its UltraSync BLUE solution by adding the power of its timecode-over-Bluetooth technology to multi-camera logging, reporting and collaborative editing processes. The MovieSlate iOS app from PureBlend Software and the MovieRecorder and Multicam Logger solutions for […]

Mackie says its new DRM Professional Powered Loudspeakers are its top-of-the-line loudspeaker products. With up to 2,300 watts of power, built-in DSP and full color displays, the DRM Loudspeakers offer what Mackie says is its best quality and reliability for a wide range of applications, including bands, install, houses of worship, rental systems and live […]

Bose Professional expands its line of PowerShare adaptable power amplifiers with two new models: the Dante-integrated PS404D and PS604D, joining the recently introduced models with AmpLink connectivity, the PS404A and PS604A. The new PS404D (400 watts divisible into four channels) and PS604D (600 watts divisible into four channels) PowerShare amplifiers feature integrated Dante audio networking […]

If you guessed laser-LCD, you guessed right. The new NEC 3LCD P525WL and P525UL projectors are WXGA (1280×800)and WUXGA (1920×1200), respectively, which are virtually silent at 22dB — this is like 10dB less than nearly every other projectors in their class. How quiet is that? Well, technically, a whisper is like 28dB. So, yes, these are quiet than […]

At this year’s ISE show, Riedel Communications will showcase its latest innovations in real-time signal distribution and networking solutions for broadcast and live performance. Riedel’s product line reflects the company’s continued support of standards and interoperability, ongoing development and expansion of software app-based solutions and unique concept of decentralized signal routing. Riedel will showcase its […]