Vaddio this week launched what it’s calling the EasyUSB PRO MIC I/O Interface, designed to integrate any professional microphone with Vaddio’s EasyUSB audio solutions. The PRO MIC I/O Interface incorporates Vaddio’s unique SmartMIC technology into the device, providing distributed multi-channel acoustical echo cancelation and automatic microphone mixing. The PRO MIC I/O comes equipped with four […]

ViewSonic added two new models to its Pro8 line today, the Pro8520HD andPro8600, making for a total of seven in its series of high brightness projectors. Both are single-chip DLP projectors, spec’d at 5,000 ANSI lumen for the 1920×1080 resolutionPro8520HD and 6,000 ANSI lumens for the  XGA 1024×768 native resolutionPro8600, and also claim a 15,000:1 contrast ratio. They both use the TI Brilliant Chip technology. Both models are aimed at […]

Community Professional Loudspeakers have introduced a new line of speakers it is dubbing the Commercial Design Series that includes ceiling, surface mount and pendant loudspeakers. Commercial Design models are offered in a choice of 4.5-inch, 6.5-inch and 8-inch driver sizes and was designed to work with Community’s Distributed Design family of ceiling, surface mount and […]

The terms “simple” and “technology” are often viewed as antonyms. From the intricate mechanisms of an analog wristwatch to the control of electrons to a light bulb, the point of most technology is to make operation so simplified that no effort is required on the part of the user to make it function correctly. In […]

The new Energia e12 is designed as a standalone mid-size line array but can also be used as a downfill, or side fill in a larger e15 arena system. It will be a versatile solution for large format touring companies and regional rental companies. Inside the box is Adamson’s new 12” Kevlar driver, the ND12S […]

One of the best things about the exponential advancement in technology is the steady march towards placing high-quality tools in the hands of more users. One of the worst things about the exponential advancement in technology is the steady march towards placing high-quality tools in the hands of more users. I have two decades of […]

Gibson Guitar has offered $52 million to buy 54.4 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of TEAC. The tender offer period began April 1, 2013 and will remain open for 21 Japanese business days. Upon completion of the acquisition, TEAC will expand the size and reach of Gibson’s Pro Audio business, with products that […]

Extron’s new DSC 3G-HD A and the DSC HD-3G A scalers are 3G-SDI and HDMI cross converters. The DSC 3G-HD A converts 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI video signals to HDMI, while the DSC HD-3G A converts HDMI to 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI. Both products feature Extron video signal processing with 1080i deinterlacing, Deep Color processing, aspect ratio control […]

Panasonic today announced the PT-DZ13K series of projectors, the latest addition to its 3-chip DLP projector lineup. Unveiled at the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, the PT-DZ13K series consists of four models that offer a range of resolutions and brightness between 10,600 and 12,000 lumens and from 1366×768 to 1920×1200 resolutions. For rental and […]

Today Christie introduced two new 3-chip DLP, 4K projectors — the Christie D4K2560 and Christie D4K3560. The company says these new D4K models are the 3-chip DLP 4K projectors from Christie that also offer frame rates at 60 frames per second (fps). Both the Christie D4K2560 (25,000 center lumens) and Christie D4K3560 (35,000 center lumens) […]

Meyer Sound has introduced the Compass RMS, a new hardware and software solution that the company says streamlines the real-time monitoring of Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeaker systems. Building on Meyer Sound’s remote monitoring technology, the new Compass RMS system features the RMServer, the purpose-built network hardware that communicates loudspeaker performance data over Ethernet and twisted-pair […]

BenQ America Corp. today announced its new M7 Series of high-brightness, high-performance projectors. Designed for education and other large-venue settings, the product line comprised of the MX720, MW721, MX722, MX766, and MW767 features up to 4,200 ANSI lumens of brightness, contrast ratios extending to 13,000:1, and power-saving technology to cut energy consumption by up to […]

This week Planar Systems announced that 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) models of select Planar large format LCD displays and video walls are now available free through the Autodesk Seek web service. Autodesk Seek allows architects, engineers and designers to easily find, preview and download 3D models of Planar displays. They can then incorporate these […]

Manufacturers, rep firms, consultants, integration firms and freelancers all attend the same shows, year after year with the differences between exhibit floors all a similar blur. Orlando. Las Vegas. Long Beach. Dallas. Atlanta. The cities change, but the conferences begin to take on a one-ness to those who regularly attend either as an exhibitor or […]

If you’ve been to a trade show, a lot of this is familiar, but if you’ve never been to Amsterdam to the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show, you’re in for a treat! The ISE show is the worlds largest AV trade show. So, here’s a video we made that shows you a day in the […]

I’ve written about growth churches and mega churches in the past because they offer a lot of sales potential for Audio/Video/Lighting manufacturers and systems integrators. Fast growth = frequent sales opportunities. I’d put the majority of my marketing and sales resources there, no doubt. However, there’s something to be said for the other 90 percent-plus […]

NEC Display added two super-slim displays to its specialty X Series portfolio in the form of the 46-inch X462S and 55-inch X552S. NEC is calling these “industrial-strength.” Using LED backlighting and a mere 1.8 inches deep, the X462S and X552S are not only super-slim and ultra light, but they also deliver a brightness of 700 […]

Almo Professional A/V, in partnership with InfoComm International, announced recently that all 12 of its educational courses on the 2013 E4 AV training and networking tour are now worth InfoComm CTS Renewal Units (RUs). Registration is open for the first two E4 events of the year, taking place in Chicago on March 28 and San […]

Middle Atlantic Products has announced its new VTC Series Mobile Videoconferencing & Presentation Cart System. Designed with generous equipment mounting space, the VTC Series is a versatile mobile cart system for videoconferencing and presentation applications. The VTC Series supports single screens up to 80” or dual large screens up to 70”, and can support up […]

Digital Projection International is shipping its HIGHlite Cine 330-3D projectors. These new 3-chip DLPs are available in two models: the high contrast HIGHlite Cine 330-3D-HC (spec’d at 3,000 lumens and greater than 20,000:1 contrast) and the high brightness HIGHlite Cine 330-3D (spec’d at 5,500 lumens). Listing at $29,995, the new HIGHlite Cine 330-3D includes HDMI […]

By Anthony Coppedge The perfect church service, technically speaking, happens when no one says anything at all to the tech team after the service ends. That’s because when they do their job seamlessly, the technology both supported and enhanced the service in a way that did not draw attention to the technology. Things just worked and […]

By Anthony Coppedge Two is better than one, especially when it comes to mission-critical technology in churches. From the pastor’s mic beltpack to the projectors in each of the large venues to extra dimming modules for the architectural and stage lighting, having an active reserve of technology can mean the difference between a seamless service or […]

projectiondesign’s ProNet.precision automatic projector alignment software claims to speed up alignment of multichannel projection systems such as those used in collaboration, command center and visualization rooms. The system uses sophisticated computing processing and digital camera capture to calibrate and align projectors according to surrounding architecture. The ProNet.precision application is part of projectiondesign’s ProNet software ecosystem, […]

BenQ America’s new W1070 and W1080ST projectors both use Texas Instruments’ new native 1080p, 3D-capable DLP Dark Chip 3 (DC3). The projectors are also integrated with NVIDIA 3DTV Play, DLP Link and dual HDMI. Specified at a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 (non-ANSI) and with 2,000 lumens brightness (ANSI), both projectors have two HDMI inputs, component […]

A pastor, reverend and priest. No, this isn’t the setup line for a joke, but the actual titles used across multiple church denominations for clergy. Before your marketing or sales teams try to sell into the house of worship market, it’s helpful to know who today’s — and tomorrow’s — influencers and decision-makers will be. […]

Panic. When a major equipment failure happens at a church during a service, it’s a natural reaction for both the operator and pastors to feel a sense of panic. As with any venue during a live event, major technical failures are a worst-case scenario. And like other venues, churches feel the pain just as acutely […]

Parasound has introduced a high-end Compact Disc (CD) player that they say represents a radically different approach to extracting the best possible sound from a CD. The new Parasound Halo CD 1 uses new CD playback and processing technology that is the result of a collaboration between Parasound and Holm Acoustics in Copenhagen, Denmark. The […]

Chief is expanding its Kontour series of monitor mounts to include array configurations, which are now shipping. The K3 group of mount arrays, ideal for offices, call centers, security desks, control rooms, health care or IT settings, includes 3×1/2×1, 2×2 and 1×2 configuration options. Each comes in either free standing or grommet mounting styles. A […]

Sony introduced this week the new S-series LCD line, which completes the company’s transition from CFL-based backlighting to LED-based backlighting for its LCD displays. The S-series is available in both 42″ (FWD-S42H2) and 46″ models (FWD-S46H2) and utilizes an edge-lit LED. They are specified at 700 cd/m2 brightness and are integrated with DICOM simulated gamma […]

Video Furniture International’s LFT-7000 is designed to handle LCDs that weigh up to 300 pounds and are as large as 90″ diagonal. Fitted with 5″ metal casters with ballbearings and non-marking wheels, the LFT-7000 includes a wiring channel inside the main pillar and has a scratch resistant powder-coated finish with a frame that’s shark gray. […]

Projector company EIKI has entered the switcher market with its new ProSwitch 400S, aimed at the house of worship, broadcast, education and ProAV markets. The ProSwitch 400S has eight inputs (SDI, two video, s-video, HDMI, VGA, DVI and RGBS) and two outputs (one VGA and one DVI). It’s LAN- or RS232-controllable and includes seamless switching […]

Enclosed in a half-rack-width enclosure, Extron newest product introduction is the DSC 301 HD an HDCP-compliant video scaler with three inputs — one for HMDI signals, one for VGA and component video signals and one for composite video. It’s all scaled to any resolution up to 1920×1080 and sent out via an HDMI output. Featuring […]