In an NPR article posted Monday (and in an “All Things Considered” segment), Nell Greenfieldboyce urges users of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc., to pay attention to how their computers are altering their voices. She points to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that found high-quality audio makes […]

Leader Instruments Corporation has introduced a new tool for NDI signal troubleshooting and monitoring. Designed for broadcasters, production companies, systems integrators verifying network topographies, and manufacturers, the software provides a quick and simple way to check NDI streams. NDI Checker is a browser-based software application that runs on a standard Windows PC. Once connected to […]

What is AV? This question is more relevant today than ever. If you’ve been in the AV industry for two years, 20 or even 40, you’ve witnessed its dramatic evolution. AV integrators are now de facto technologists, IT specialists, C# and HTML5 programmers, visual and UI/UX designers, third-party automation experts, subsystem communication pros — and […]

Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers were the choice yet again this year for a magical projection installation on the Epson stand at ISE 2025. The project rigged a 2.2-metre mirrored globe, onto which AI-generated bright, floral and kaleidoscopic content was projected via three 4K, 20,000 lumen Epson EB-PQ2220B Projectors. At the heart of the EcoSphere […]

GLP launched the JDC Burst 1, a strobe/wash hybrid LED light that builds on the form factor of the JDC2 IP. The JDC Burst 1 features a controllable white strobe line that is 10% brighter than the JDC1 and offers more strobe effects. In addition to the white strobe, the unit includes two RGBW LED […]

DirectOut announced the RAV.IO and RAV.SRC.IO 256 channel-mode upgrade, along with the launch of its NMOS Out-of-Band (NMOS OOB) network. The new mode doubles the capacity of the network audio module. The module-bound license upgrade allows licenses to be installed on multiple host devices, automatically activating only when the licensed RAV.SRC.IO or RAV.IO module is […]

DraftKings sought to create a flagship location for its daily fantasy sports and sports betting enthusiasts, set against the historic backdrop of one of America’s oldest ballparks — Wrigley Field. The goal was to craft a space that blended the historic charm of Wrigley with cutting-edge technology, delivering an immersive sports-watching and betting experience. The […]

25 years after their debut at Glastonbury Festival, Coldplay returned to headline the 2024 edition of the UK’s premier live music event. With an audience of more than 200,000 people and a guest-star-studded lineup—including British rapper Little Simz, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti, and Back to the Future star Michael J. Fox—the performance was an […]

When lighting designer Marcus Jessup was tasked with illuminating a one-off show for Everything Always Forever—a collaboration between John Summit and Dom Dolla—he turned to GLP’s impression X5 IP Bars to bring his vision to life. The 20,000-capacity Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state set the stage for a production that merged creative lighting with the […]

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has begun shipping its openGear solutions, condensing the features and functionality of its hardware products into modular cards. These solutions enable high-density fiber-optic applications for the openGear community, including PTZ camera extension and the conversion of digital cinema cameras for broadcast workflows. Among the new solutions is HoneyBadger OG, […]

Marshall Electronics has announced that its CV612, CV620, and CV630 PTZ cameras, along with the VMV-402-3GSH switcher, are now shipping. The Marshall CV612 features AI-driven facial tracking, allowing it to automatically follow and frame presenters with accurate, smooth self-adjusting movements. Its advanced AI tracking ensures the camera remains locked on the primary subject, even when […]

Bridge Technologies announced the VB440, a solution designed to ensure seamless, frame-perfect synchronization for live broadcasts distributed across multiple networks from a centralized OB production point. AV synchronization has long been a challenge in digital broadcasting, particularly due to de-embedding and re-embedding in SDI workflows and the separation of audio and video essences in ST […]

Content creation studio TRG Multimedia has expanded its facility with a new LED stage powered by Disguise’s Studio Pro, a turnkey virtual production solution. The stage features a 50-foot-wide, 16-foot-tall LED volume equipped with ROE Obsidian panels, a mobile 10’x10’ auxiliary cart, and a portable hardware rack for flexibility and ease of use. This addition […]

Extron has expanded its XTP Systems lineup with the new XTP II 8K Fiber Series, adding four high-performance products: XTP II FT 402 8K – Fiber optic transmitter for HDMI and DisplayPort XTP II FR 401 8K – Fiber optic receiver with local HDMI input XTP II CP 4i F 8K – Input board with […]

Miri Technologies launched the X510 dual-cellular bonding network router this week. The Miri X510 can combine multiple wired and wireless data connections, including 4G, 5G, Starlink, and Wi-Fi, into a single bonded link. Powered by Speedify, a channel bonding technology from Connectify, the purpose-built X510 hardware can bond up to seven direct connections, including integrated, […]

Appear has debuted the X5, calling it a cost-efficient extension of its X Platform designed to provide broadcasters, streaming platforms, and media operators with an affordable, high-performance media server. Alongside the X5 launch, Appear is rolling out enhancements across the entire X Platform family (X5, X10, and X20), delivering higher capacity, greater scalability, and advanced […]

Sony has launched its first camera tracking system, OCELLUS (ASR-CT1), designed to simplify augmented reality (AR) and virtual production applications in broadcast and cinema. Offering marker-free camera tracking, OCELLUS uses multiple sensors to provide precise camera position and orientation data in real time. The system is camera-agnostic, allowing it to be used with both cinema […]

Moments Lab has unveiled MXT-2, the latest version of its multimodal AI indexing technology, designed to help producers quickly locate key moments in large video libraries for content creation, repurposing, and monetization. With a training dataset exceeding 1.5 billion images—more than three times larger than its predecessor—MXT-2 delivers even more detailed and accurate humanlike descriptions […]

Dream Chip Technologies has launched the AtomTwo, a compact, self-contained HDR camera measuring just 29mm x 29mm x 33mm. Equipped with a 4.5mm lens, the AtomTwo provides a 90-degree field of view, making it ideal for body-worn referee cameras, fixed POV shots, and miniature drone applications. Weighing only 55 grams, including the lens and stereo […]

With Microsoft’s recent announcement to retire Skype in May 2025, broadcasters worldwide are reassessing their remote communication tools. In response, QuickLink’s StudioEdge offers a seamless solution for integrating remote guests from multiple video conferencing platforms into professional productions, filling a critical need for the broadcast and pro AV industries. QuickLink’s StudioEdge provides multi-platform integration for […]

PK Sound has released the Tx Series of point source modules, starting with the Tx14 and Tx26. Configured and controlled via PK .dynamics software, the Tx Series complements PK Sound’s Trinity range of robotic line source systems, providing a versatile solution for mobile and installed applications. PK Sound sells directly to integrators in the EMEA […]

Meyer Sound has introduced ASTRYA, a new flagship self-powered cinema screen channel loudspeaker series designed to deliver reference-quality sound with built-in DSP technology for precise audio reproduction. Leveraging research from Meyer Sound’s Bluehorn technology, ASTRYA offers predictable and extremely linear phase response, ensuring ultra-precise time alignment. Its high driver density and concentric mid-high driver design […]

Rotel has introduced the DX-3, a high-end headphone amplifier, preamplifier, and standalone DAC designed for audiophiles. Housed in a 215mm x 76mm x 247mm (8.5 in x 3 in x 9.75 in) chassis, the DX-3 supports a wide range of modern and legacy audio sources, including PC-USB (32-bit/384kHz) with DSD 4X support, coaxial and optical […]

Cleerline Technology Group introduced the SSF-2x8POE-RUGGED, a 2×8 switch designed for extreme environments. The switch features two SFP Gigabit ports and eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, all capable of delivering PoE+ (30W per port) to support high-performance network connectivity. The SSF-2x8POE-RUGGED is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TX to 2-port 1000Base-X unmanaged industrial Ethernet PoE+ PSE switch. […]

Sony has announced that the mocopi Pro Kit, a full-body motion capture system, is now available, with shipping starting April 3. The kit is designed for professionals in gaming, animation, virtual reality (VR) and livestreaming, providing a solution for motion tracking and content creation. Alongside the mocopi Pro Kit, Sony is launching XYN Motion Studio, […]

Clear-Com has introduced its FreeSpeak Icon beltpack to the U.S. market, alongside the Arcadia Central Station and the return of the Gen-IC virtual intercom. The company showcased these solutions at ISE 2025, targeting industries including broadcast, live events, ProAV, education, theme parks and construction. The FreeSpeak Icon beltpack features 1.9 GHz DECT RF capabilities, nine […]

Extron has introduced the MGP 641 xi 5K, a multi-window processor designed for high-resolution signal processing in ProAV, live events and esports applications. The processor scales and presents up to four 5K sources on a single screen, supporting resolutions up to 5120×2880 with 4:4:4 color sampling. Equipped with Extron’s Vector 4K scaling engine, the MGP […]

Solid State Logic (SSL) has introduced a native ST 2110 card for its System T platform, designed to streamline ST 2110 workflows and simplify management of flexible and remote infrastructures. The new card allows SSL customers to work in pure ST 2110-based environments or hybrid ST 2110/Dante setups, providing added flexibility for broadcast and production […]

Chyron has released PAINT 9.9, the latest version of its telestration and sports analysis platform, introducing improved video quality, streamlined workflows and expanded functionality. The update extends high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities beyond live video workflows to clip import and export, allowing for faster transfers and more efficient content management without disrupting production. Optimized HDR […]

As I virtually watched colleagues and friends jet off to Barcelona last month, I thought about the  interconnected aspects of our world. We can hop on a plane in the U.S. and — within hours — be anywhere in the world. I have never been to Barcelona. In fact, have only been to one other […]

Vu Technologies and Samsung announced a partnership to bring Samsung’s LED display technology to new corporate, education, and sports and entertainment markets, including esports. The collaboration aims to provide turnkey production solutions by integrating Samsung’s LED displays with Vū Studio production software, creating a software-driven content ecosystem for content creation, management, and deployment. As part […]

NETGEAR has announced its membership in the DPP, a global media and technology association, as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing AV-over-IP standards in broadcast and professional AV. NETGEAR has positioned itself as a leader in broadcast networking with NETGEAR AV OS, a platform that simplifies network configuration with certified profiles for major broadcast […]