Peerless-AV just launched its next generation of its PeerAir Wireless HD Multimedia System (HDS-WHDI100). Upgraded with a new metal case design, integrated with 802.11n technology (5.745GHz) and external directional antennas that are spec’d to penetrate multiple walls, floors, and ceilings to offer complete wireless coverage, the PeerAir HDS-WHDI100 is also an IR extender for the receiver, ensuring a clean aesthetic where the receiver […]

Aveo Systems has announced the addition of Microsoft’s Office 365 Calendar support to its continually-expanding list of features supported by the Mira Connect smart control appliance and its cloud management platform, Mira Portal. Audio and video meetings scheduled via Office 365, including meetings scheduled for popular video and web conferencing services such as Zoom and BlueJeans, can now be […]

Gary was, again, joined by NETGEAR’s Laurent Masia, NETGEAR’s Senior Product Line Manager for Smart & Managed Switches, on today’s podcast to understand NETGEAR’s vision of AV-over-IP. They feel that if you’re aiming for perfect-imaging, you need to focus on SDVoE and their new M4300-96X is a 96-port (approx. $100 per port) switch is 100% […]

Today, Hitachi America announced the expansion of its Collegiate Series of projectors with the addition of three new high-brightness, low-maintenance projectors — the CP-EU4501WN, CP-EW5001WN and CP-EX5001WN. With these additions, the Collegiate Series now offers twelve different projector models ranging from 3,500 to 5,800 lumens. All three of the newest models in the series have two digital inputs (HDMI […]

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) announced today that Kevin Foreman, general manager of GeoAnalytics for INRIX, will present an Emerging Tech Talks topic at DSE 2018 entitled, “How Autonomous Self-Driving Cars Will Change the OOH Industry.” This 45-minute session will take place in the Emerging Tech Talks Theater on Wed., March 28 at 3 p.m. and will explore the possibility that self-driving cars will […]

NSCA has announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Business awards in six categories: Business Performance: Infinity Sound, Grand Prairie, Tex. Customer Experience: JKL Technologies, Newbury Park, Calif. Differentiating Strategies: ET Group, Toronto, ON Employee Engagement: Avidex, Bellevue, Wash. Strategic Transformation: Tech Electronics, St. Louis, Mo. Talent Development: Bluewater Technologies, Southfield, Mich. “As usual, this year’s submissions were very impressive,” […]

Camplex today announced the availability of a new 24-channel, small-diameter tactical fiber cable series for harsh environments where size and weight are concerns. Camplex 24-channel single-mode tactical fiber optic cable (HF-TS24) with a polyurethane jacket can be used for temporary deployment directly on the ground in all terrains. The cables meet outdoor tactical needs for broadcast and pro-audio applications […]

CYPRESS, Calif. – (February 20, 2018) – Travelers using Buffalo Niagara International Airport are receiving information in a more visually impactful way thanks to Christie® technology and Stampede’s installation of a Christie® Velvet® LEDvideo wall and LCD panels inside the terminal. With advertising content controlled by the Christie Spyder X20 and Christie Phoenix video processors, […]

Jim McGall, Director Of Sales at Wolf Cinema, speaks with me about the highest quality reference projectors, only offered via Wolf Cinema. We discuss quality, standards, craftsmanship, and some incredibly unique video solutions. We briefly discus the roadmap for Wolf Cinema, what trade shows you can view their gear at, and much more. There’s a […]

To overcome the challenges they face competing with e-commerce sites and other retailers, brick-and-mortar retailers are adopting many different approaches to personalize the shopping experience for their customers. Smart digital signage, which combines facial detection software and anonymous analytics, is a tool that enables retailers to engage customers and provide an extra personal touch. Digital […]

Datapath is already shipping its Wall Designer software for the MacOS platform. The software has been completely recreated for the MacOS platform taking advantage of Apple’s Mac 64-bit architecture and multi-core processing. The software is available as a free download for Datapath’s customers. Wall Designer works to provide what the company says is an easy and intuitive […]

The experts at HighStreet Collective, a new Atlanta-based retail innovation consultancy co-founded by Laura Davis-Taylor and Ed King, have recruited among the brightest minds and creative thinkers for this year’s Digital Experience Forum at the Digital Signage Expo. The day-long program, titled “Digital Experience Forum: Winning with DX – A Summit For Future Success,” is built around a carefully curated set of speakers and topics from some of the world’s biggest brands and […]

Extron has announced the immediate availability of the new AXI 02 AT, a compact audio interface that extracts two channels from a Dante audio network, providing an easy way to connect devices that don’t offer Dante connectivity. It features two line level analog outputs on captive screw connectors with a mirrored two-channel S/PDIF output on a coaxial RCA connector. The AXI […]

NEC Display today claimed the world’s brightest red-blue (RB) laser projectors with the new PH Series – NEC PH3501QL and NEC PH2601QL. Both are native 4K (4096×2160) resolution. The PH Series uses RB laser light source technology, is spec’d at 40,000 center lumens and 30,000 center lumens and the use of a red and blue laser light source which NEC says increases the color gamut […]

Registration for CEDIA’s 2018 CEDIA Business Xchange is now open. This year’s event, hosted at The Camby in Phoenix, Ariz. from May 16-18, offers attendees an opportunity to discuss their biggest challenges with other industry leaders, develop new strategies for success and hear directly from experts around this year’s focus: Design Thinking, a process to solve problems faster and […]

TechLogix Networx is expanding its USB over fiber optic line card with the introduction of the TL-FO-USB3-02, the first extender set to be backwards and forwards compatible with USB 3.1, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 signals. The TL-FO-USB3-02 extends USB 3.1, 2.0 and 1.1 devices simultaneously up to 200 meters (650 feet) over duplex multimode fiber. Swappable SFP fiber […]

Certainly a debrief about how IDK felt about exhibiting at their first ISE Show in Amsterdam — with their SDVoE-based AV-over-IP solution NINJAR — was required on this podcast with IDK’s Chris Miller and Ryohei Iwasaki, but the best part wasn’t even podcast-related. While preparing for the podcast, they let me see a top-secret IDK […]

What Does No Really Mean? I don’t know which specific issues you encounter when dealing with a client who knows only one answer to every suggestion or idea you present — NO — but I do know we all have them. There are so many reasons and possible scenarios that can and will generate a […]

Vivitek went to ISE in a combined presence with their parent company, Delta Displays. And they literally had a booth with every display technology represented at every single resolution. From LCD to LED. From DLP to to BYOD. This is a great show wrap-up videocast with Vivitek’s General Manager, Holger Graeff. 

LumaStream a manufacturer of low-voltage LED lighting systems for residential and commercial applications has joined the Azione Unlimited buying group serving audio/video integration professionals. LumaStream is an established provider of lighting solutions that have been deployed by top brands such as a US-based luxury electric car manufacturer, multiple nationwide restaurant chains and many houses of worship along with countless residential installations. Unlike other […]

PreSonus has updated its popular Studio Magic Plug-in Suite for Mac and Windows. Worth more than $400 but provided free to new and existing registered owners of any currently available PreSonus audio interface or mixer, the 2018 Studio Magic Plug-in Suite software bundle includes seven popular plug-ins in VST, AU (Mac) and AAX formats. The SDRR2tube can […]

Anchor Audio will launch a new generation of portable PA systems on March 1, 2018. This new generation of portable audio products promise to deliver clear, dependable audio with improved simplicity and reliability for customers. The most significant changes include the implementation of a new wireless platform, AnchorLink, operating in the 1.9 GHz frequency range and new Lithium […]

Optoma today announced the ZU1050 WUXGA 10,000 lumens laser projector. The ZU1050 has seven interchangeable optical lens options, MultiColor laser (MCL) technology for a wider color gamut and Optoma’s DURACORE laser phosphor light source for virtually maintenance-free operation. The Optoma ProScene ZU1050 is a WUXGA laser phosphor projector that’s designed for large venues is spec’d at 10,000 lumens, a 2,000,000:1 contrast […]

ProCo Sound is now shipping its AoD Ouput Module designed to ensure studio-quality audio transport over any Dante network — AoD Output Module features a Dante audio input and two channels of analog output.Its design allows AoD Output Modules to easily connect with any Dante Network. The module comes equipped with hand soldered, three-foot analog audio tails and […]

TrueConf has added support for Cisco’s Open H.264 video codec. This implementation of H.264 provides wide compatibility of TrueConf solutions with third-party video conferencing endpoints and enhanced web conferencing experience. Cisco open-sourced it’s H.264 codec implementation as a license-free alternative solution to allow its use in WebRTC standard along with VP8 video codec. Open H.264 ensures compatibility between […]

Almo ProAV and Biamp Systems today announced a distribution partnership that spans throughout The Americas. The new relationship is being supported by Almo Business Development Manager and audio expert Steve Alexander. As part of the new relationship, Biamp has joined the 2018 Almo E4 AV Tour, which begins in Washington, D.C. on March 6. Effective immediately, the following Biamp products are available […]

Nureva Inc. announces the Nureva audio manager, software for the HDL300 audio conferencing system that automatically detects and performs updates to the HDL300 system’s firmware and to the audio manager itself. This means that HDL300 system customers will always have the latest advancements in the system’s Microphone Mist technology, which simultaneously processes audio from 8,192 virtual microphones that fill the meeting space. This is the first of a planned […]

A new era of presentation flexibility comes to smaller classrooms and teaching spaces thanks to Vivitek’s introduction of NovoCast. NovoCast brings wireless presenting for up to eight participants in a classroom. With NovoCast, anyone in a classroom that’s using the system can connect to a projector or flat panel display and instantly share content and collaborate to the main screen […]

Using MicroLED (think: Sony CrystalLED) technology, Samsung Electronics showed something at ISE called “The Wall Professional” — a modular, large-format indoor MicroLED display that can extend to hundreds of inches in size and is designed to replace projectors in movie theaters. The Wall Professional’s modular design allows for customized configurations beyond or below its 146-inch size standard. Users can […]

Extron is already shipping their SF 3PT, a pendant loudspeaker with a 3” full-range driver for speech reinforcement and music playback in high-ceiling and open-ceiling applications. Taking inspiration from modern pendant lighting, the SF 3PT offers an architecturally clean, unobtrusive design that complements the aesthetic of contemporary interiors. The SF 3PT is available in black or white and is […]

FX Luminaire has added five new midgrade brass fixtures into its product line. The C-UL up light, C-WW wall wash, compact C-PL-4 and larger C-PL-7 path lights, and C-DL down light are all pathway lighting options for clients with modest lighting budgets. The more contemporary fixtures are designed for homes in coastal environments because brass resists corrosion caused by salty air and dissolved […]

DiGiCo recently unveiled its new 4REA4 installed audio solution at ISE 2018. 4REA4 is designed for the performance requirements of large entertainment venues, houses of worship, theaters and shared stages at festivals and music venues. At the heart of the system is the 4REA4 processing engine with DiGiCo connectivity options and powerful 4REA4 control software, providing routing, processing and mix […]