Altinex Intros TNP355C Power Plus Box

Altinex has launched the new TNP355C Tilt ‘N Plug Power Plus Box that combines dual AC power outlets and dual USB charging ports in a chrome housing. The new TNP355C is designed for mounting into tables, podiums, or other furniture and power and USB charging ports are accessed by pushing down on the top cover […]

Altinex Intros TNP355C Power Plus Box

Waveguide Is First Design Firm to Earn InfoComm APEx

Waveguide has qualified as an InfoComm International AV Provider of Excellence, or APEx, making it the first independent consultant in the world to earn the distinction. The InfoComm APEx program recognizes AV design consulting firms and integrators dedicated to industry excellence by providing quality service to customers and adhering to best practices and standards. “With […]

Waveguide Is First Design Firm to Earn InfoComm APEx

FSR Plasma Wall Box Line will Re-launch as Project Wall Box Solutions at InfoComm

FSR has announced that it will re-launch its Plasma Wall Box Line (PWB) at this year’s InfoComm show, with new features and models that will now fall within its Project Wall Box family of solutions. Additionally, the company is also introducing a number of Floor Boxes and Table Coaster Chargers all aimed at offering AV/IT […]

FSR Plasma Wall Box Line will Re-launch as Project Wall Box Solutions at InfoComm

Rants and rAVes — Episode 384: Which Projector Brand Do You Use?

The latest brand survey of projector companies was released the other day and all the information is on our website. Do you agree with the brands that TFCinfo reports as being the top five brands? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 384: Which Projector Brand Do You Use?

Ricoh Unveils Brighter, Sharper Line of Projectors for Business and Education

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 18 — Ricoh today announced seven new projectors that fit into a wide range of business and education applications. This new lineup includes Desk Edge, Short Throw, and Standard Install models that help businesses and schools collaborate more effectively in today’s dynamic communications environment. “Our projection technology has evolved rapidly to offer […]

Ricoh Unveils Brighter, Sharper Line of Projectors for Business and Education

New ML Series Products from Sound-Craft Systems

MORRILTON, Arkansas, May 15 — Sound-Craft Systems, a leading manufacturer of audio-visual presentation furniture, is premiering a variety of new products geared to meet changing market demands at InfoComm 2015. “Cost is always a major consideration, particularly for the educational market”, stated Jeffery Zimmerman, Sales Manager, “and rapid changes in technology applications with a trend […]

New ML Series Products from Sound-Craft Systems

A Troubleshooting Rountable Continued

This month, we will be finishing up a three-part series on the art of troubleshooting in AV. Over the last two months, we have been examining the troubleshooting process, how it has changed, and what we can do to make the process more efficient in the future. For those of you who missed the first […]

A Troubleshooting Rountable Continued

AmpliVox Exhibits Innovative Sound and Presentation Products at InfoComm 2015

Northbrook, IL: May 2015 – With a variety of new sound and presentation product innovations to showcase, AmpliVox Sound Systems will be an exhibitor at InfoComm 2015 in Orlando, Florida from June 17 to 19. InfoComm is the world’s largest trade event for AV professionals, and AmpliVox returns to the show as a major presence with new portable sound […]

AmpliVox Exhibits Innovative Sound and Presentation Products at InfoComm 2015

GeoBox reveals revolutionary edge blender and video wall controller

GeoBox will reveal a revolutionary edge blending processor named G-602 and irregular creative video wall controller named G-402 in Taipei Computex 2015. G-602 had been selected as “World Premiere” product in InfoComm-China 2015. You are welcome to see live demo at show floor booth # G0717 on Hall 3 from June 03 to 06. G-602 […]

GeoBox reveals revolutionary edge blender and video wall controller

New and improved dnp Supernova STS Screen

Based on the valuable input we receive from our Partners we never cease to improve our products. We are therefore glad to be able to present to you a new and better version of the dnp Supernova STS Screen. The new and improved dnp Supernova STS will provide a better brightness with a gain of […]

New and improved dnp Supernova STS Screen

MUSIC Group Appoints Alphatec as Indian Distributor

5/26/2015 INDIA: Strengthening the Company’s network in the APAC region, MUSIC Group today announced the appointment of Alphatec Audio Video Pvt Ltd as distributor for Midas, Klark Teknik, Turbosound, Behringer and Bugera for India. Alphatec Director, Mr. Devasis Barkataki, commented, “We are proud and excited to be given this opportunity to represent such prestigious brands […]

MUSIC Group Appoints Alphatec as Indian Distributor

SurgeX Unveils Smart Energy Management Platform

Knightdale, NC – May 27, 2015 – ESP/SurgeX, the leader in surge elimination and energy intelligence, is proud to announce the Axess Manager Platform, a mobile power monitoring and management system that pairs with every IP enabled device on a network, including SurgeX Axess, Axess Elite and Axess Ready products, to create the smartest and most accessible energy […]

SurgeX Unveils Smart Energy Management Platform

Neil Hunt of Netflix to Give Keynote at SMPTE ETIA Conference

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — May 27, 2015 — The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®), a leader in motion-imaging standards and education for the communications, media, entertainment, and technology industries, today announced that Dr. Neil Hunt, chief product officer at Netflix, will present the keynote address at the Entertainment Technology in the Internet Age (ETIA) conference, this year scheduled […]

Neil Hunt of Netflix to Give Keynote at SMPTE ETIA Conference

HARMAN Professional Division Appoints Business Development Leaders to Support Continued Growth

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Reaffirming its determination to provide  design consultants with the highest levels of partnership and care, HARMAN Professional today appointed Denny McLane as business development leader, western U.S. and Saben Shawhan as business development leader, eastern U.S. Operating in these newly created roles, McLane and Shawhan will provide design support on projects and […]

HARMAN Professional Division Appoints Business Development Leaders to Support Continued Growth

Barco expands product training program nationwide, offering E2 certification at several authorized training centers

Rancho Cordova, Calif. USA – 27 May 2015 – Barco, a global leader in visualization technology, is establishing a national footprint for its factory certified training programs, collaborating with AV partners to provide a course for the E2 4K screen management system in select locations throughout the United States. Barco is launching the expanded training […]

Barco expands product training program nationwide, offering E2 certification at several authorized training centers

Adamson Partners Embrace S-Series Line Array System

Port Perry, Ontario (May 2015) – Adamson Systems Engineering is pleased to announce a number of S-Series Line Array partners worldwide. More than 20 professional sound companies have added the new sub-compact line array system to their inventory – which consists of the S10 line array enclosure and S119 subwoofer – since its debut in […]

Adamson Partners Embrace S-Series Line Array System

Rants and rAVes — Episode 383: Our Dedicated InfoComm News Website Is Up

Every year, we do a dedicated InfoComm MicroSite so that you can keep up with what’s being launched at the show whether you’re going or not. And, it’s already live! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 383: Our Dedicated InfoComm News Website Is Up

Prysm Announces Real-Time Multi-Site Collaboration with Synthesis 2.0

SAN JOSE, California, May 19 — Prysm, Inc., a privately held designer of total display solutions that create unrivaled immersion and engagement, today announced that its Cascade collaboration video walls and displays are now available with Synthesis 2.0. The latest version of Synthesis delivers groundbreaking real-time, multi-site mirroring of content, powerful and easy to use […]

Prysm Announces Real-Time Multi-Site Collaboration with Synthesis 2.0

Yamaha Rio 64-Input/Output Rack Makes InfoComm Debut

BUENA PARK, California — The new RSio64-D I/O audio interface will make its InfoComm 2015 debut at the Yamaha Professional Audio booth #727. The new interface provides up to 64 inputs and 64 outputs with Dante/Mini-YGDAI card conversion for broadcast, recording, live sound, and other professional audio applications. The new RSio64-D is a digital ‘Bento […]

Yamaha Rio 64-Input/Output Rack Makes InfoComm Debut

FSR to Roll Out Range of New Electronics Products at InfoComm 2015

At this year’s InfoComm, FSR is introducing a variety of new products, including the DV-MFMV-74 and DV-MFSS-71 scaling switchers; DV-HSW4K-41, DV-HSW-21A and DV-MFSW-21A HDMI switchers; the HD-HPC-SP-Tx and HD-HPCWP-Tx additions to the company’s HDBaseT product family; the relaunch of its FLEX IO-16 I/O Interface Unit and a sneak peak at significant upgrades and design changes […]

FSR to Roll Out Range of New Electronics Products at InfoComm 2015

Yamaha Rivage PM10 Makes InfoComm Debut

BUENA PARK, California, May 19 — Yamaha Professional Audio has announced that the new RIVAGE PM10 Digital Mixing Console will make its InfoComm 2015 debut at booth $727. The new flagship RIVAGE PM10 significantly increases the quality and versatility necessary in a live sound environment, and inherits features from the renowned PM Series Consoles. Evolved features and performance […]

Yamaha Rivage PM10 Makes InfoComm Debut

Yamaha NEXO ID Series Make InfoComm 2015 Appearance

BUENA PARK, California, May 19 — The new NEXO ID Series will be on display at InfoComm 2015 in demo room #W206C. A new Space A category of products, the ID Series is intended for use as problem solvers in toolkits of system designers and installers within the professional audio industry. The NEXO ID Series […]

Yamaha NEXO ID Series Make InfoComm 2015 Appearance

EPSON, NEC and Panasonic Dominate 2015 Projector Brand Survey

TFCinfo today announced highlights of its yearly “Projector Brand Customer Perception and Preference Study 2015.” This report marks the 14th year that this annual projector brand benchmarking study has been conducted. Results of TFCinfo’s new report reveal significant movement among projector competitors in the three measurable areas of brand strength: awareness, image and intent. These […]

EPSON, NEC and Panasonic Dominate 2015 Projector Brand Survey

Planar Launches DirectLight LED Video Wall Calculator

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 20 – Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a global leader in display and digital signage technology, today introduced the Planar® DirectLight™ LED Video Wall Calculator, a free, online tool that simplifies the video wall selection process by helping customers visualize and plan for their LED video wall installations even before they make […]

Planar Launches DirectLight LED Video Wall Calculator

FSR to Roll Out Range of New Electronics Products at InfoComm 2015

Woodland Park, NJ (May 26, 2015) — FSR is making a repeat performance at this year’s InfoComm 2015 show in Orlando, FL with yet another impressive number of new product introductions. This year’s line-up of electronics products includes two new seamless scaling switchers, three HDMI switchers, two new HDBaseT products, the FLEX IO-16 I/O Interface […]

FSR to Roll Out Range of New Electronics Products at InfoComm 2015

GLP Spot Ones for the New Harbin Music Hall

Sun Valley, USA (22 May 2015) – The Chinese city of Harbin is well known for its music, and the hosting of the Harbin Summer Music Festival (among other events), which is now 40 years old. Now the new Harbin Music Hall has been developed in order to host this famous event. Conceived back in […]

GLP Spot Ones for the New Harbin Music Hall

Pushing Technology for Churches

The debate between those who want technology turned off during church services versus those who not only want it on, but want to actively use it as part of the church-going experience, is a matter of personal preference. That being said, there are plenty of churches using passive technology that would jump at the chance […]

Pushing Technology for Churches

Barnfind Americas InfoComm 2015 Product Preview

At InfoComm 2015, Barnfind Americas will showcase its family of transport solutions designed to streamline and simplify IP operations in the media environments of today and tomorrow — including its flagship BarnOne multifunctional signal transport platform, BarnMini compact transport devices, and family of small form-factor pluggable (SFP) devices. Working in tandem, these products will be […]

Barnfind Americas InfoComm 2015 Product Preview

Vodafone and Valencia FC Successfully Trial 4G LTE Distribution With Thomson Video Networks

RENNES, France — May 22, 2015 — Thomson Video Networks today announced that its award-winning ViBE® VS7000 multi-screen and HEVC encoder was chosen by Vodafone Spain and Valencia Football Club for Spain’s first live trial of an LTE Broadcast network on May 17. Vodafone Spain and Valencia CF used the ViBE VS7000 to distribute five simultaneous channels of live […]

Vodafone and Valencia FC Successfully Trial 4G LTE Distribution With Thomson Video Networks

Videotel Introduces VP70 XD Digital Signage Media Player

Videotel’s new VP70 XD is an industrial-grade digital media player that offers simplified auto-looping of mixed content media. The VP70 XD will auto-loop mixed file types while incorporating audio files as background sound, eliminating the need for an audio extractor. Content can be loaded directly from USB or SD cards, making it easy to quickly […]

Videotel Introduces VP70 XD Digital Signage Media Player

Pakedge to Debut AVB Capable Layer 3 Switch at InfoComm

Pakedge Device & Software has announced that it will debut its upcoming Layer 3 switch at InfoComm in June. A true Layer 3 switch, it will come equipped with dynamic routing protocols for management of complex networks, making it ideal for commercial and enterprise networks. The switch will support multicast functionality – a necessity for […]

Pakedge to Debut AVB Capable Layer 3 Switch at InfoComm

Pakedge Demos Layer 2+ Switch with Zone Wizard at Booth 3685


Pakedge Device & Software, Inc., an industry leading manufacturer of high-performance networking devices announced an IGMP upgrade for its Layer 2+ switches. The SX-Switches are fully managed and optimized for dynamic application and excel in powerful multimedia traffic processing. Capable of IGMP querying/snooping, these switches are ideal for commercial and enterprise level networks which need […]

Pakedge Demos Layer 2+ Switch with Zone Wizard at Booth 3685