Sennheiser appoints Tim Schuette as VP Global Sales, System Integration

Old Lyme, CT, April 30, 2015 – Audio specialist Sennheiser announced that it has appointed Tim Schuette to VP Global Sales, System Integration (SI). Schuette, an industry veteran with over 15 years of management experience, will be based in Germany and report directly to John C. Falcone, Senior Vice-President of Sennheiser’s Systems Solutions Channel. In […]

Sennheiser appoints Tim Schuette as VP Global Sales, System Integration

AV Insider — Episode 45: Carousel Industries Streamlines Enterprise Grade Video Conferencing with Simplicity Video

Bill Thompson (VP of video services) speaks with Johnny Mota about Carousel Industries and their create creation, Simplicity Video. They cover how much it typically costs to have dedicated hardware for video solutions, the pitfalls of other services, and how now it’s an easier, seamless job with a service like Simplicity Video. All this and more […]

AV Insider — Episode 45:  Carousel Industries Streamlines Enterprise Grade Video Conferencing with Simplicity Video

Turbosound Ships iQ Series

Turbosound today announced that it’s started to ship the new iQ Series networked loudspeaker product line. The iQ Series combines Turbosound’s loudspeaker product with Klark Teknik’s networking and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technologies to create what they are  referring to as “Acoustic Integration.” Acoustic Integration allows for changes to overall sound system performance, in real […]

Turbosound Ships iQ Series

Extron Adds DTP Transmitters for 4K DisplayPort and HDMI

Extron just launched the DTP T DWP 4K 232 D and DTP T DWP 4K 332 D, two input Decora-style transmitters for sending DisplayPort or HDMI, audio, and control over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T DWP 4K 232 D extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), while the […]

Extron Adds DTP Transmitters for 4K DisplayPort and HDMI

Camplex Launches FiberJuice Hybrid Fiber Optic Camera Power & Video System

Camplex’s new FiberJuice hybrid fiber optic camera power system injects power over Neutrik opticalCON SMPTE DUO cables for powering outside broadcast and field production cameras to eliminate the need for local power and batteries at the camera end. FiberJuice delivers safe, low voltage camera power up to 328 feet over opticalCON SMPTE standard fiber optic […]

Camplex Launches FiberJuice Hybrid Fiber Optic Camera Power & Video System

Barco Hints at New ClickShare and We Know What It Will Be Like

Exactly three years ago, Barco announced its wireless presentation and collaboration (BYOD) system called ClickShare. The product has generated a lot of buzz and steady sales growth since it was launched, and it is now the reference for wireless presentation and collaboration. With an exciting product development roadmap ahead, Barco is determined to facilitate collaboration […]

Barco Hints at New ClickShare and We Know What It Will Be Like

AV Power Up! – Episode 5: 4K? HDBaseT? You Takin’ Notes?

On this show, we go all out on two of the favorite (and most debated) topics in the AV industry today. While we picked true experts to talk the talk, the new guy sat back and took it all in. Well, at least being on the show gives you RUs – or actually what Rich […]

AV Power Up! – Episode 5: 4K? HDBaseT? You Takin’ Notes?

Audinate Hosts 5th Annual Dante AV Networking World at InfoComm 2015

For the fifth consecutive year, Audinate will be hosting the all-day Dante AV Networking World conference at InfoComm 2015.  The event will be held Tuesday, June 16 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. The free all-day event will feature presentations, training workshops and interactive panel discussions led by industry experts.  The event will also […]

Audinate Hosts 5th Annual Dante AV Networking World at InfoComm 2015

VIA Announces VIA Chrome Video Wall DS Series Controllers

VIA Technologies has announced the VIA Chrome Video Wall DS Series Controllers, featuring a selection of media servers for creating multi-paneled menu boards as well as standard, mosaic and architectural video wall canvasses for delivering dynamic digital signage content. Leveraging VIA’s advanced Chrome graphics capabilities, VIA Chrome Video Wall DS Series Controllers support playback of […]

VIA Announces VIA Chrome Video Wall DS Series Controllers

BroadSign International, LLC Named Digital Signage Software Market Leader by Frost & Sullivan

April 30, 2015. Digital signage software and solutions provider, BroadSign International, LLC, has been designated the international market leader by Frost & Sullivan in the research company’s latest “Analysis of the Global Digital Signage Systems Market” report. BroadSign’s ranking as a market leader is a reflection of its prime position on a competitive landscape analysis that […]

BroadSign International, LLC Named Digital Signage Software Market Leader by Frost & Sullivan

Camplex FiberJuice Hybrid Fiber Optic Camera Power & Video System a Hit at NAB2015

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. – April 30, 2015 – Camplex, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of professional broadcast fiber optic interface gear, today revealed the successful launch of its new FiberJuice hybrid fiber optic camera power system at this year’s NAB show in Las Vegas. The Camplex FiberJuice system injects power over Neutrik opticalCON […]

Camplex FiberJuice Hybrid Fiber Optic Camera Power & Video System a Hit at NAB2015

Mersive Adds Android Mirroring Capability to its Solstice Product Line

April 30, 2015 » Denver, Colorado Mersive, a leading provider of software-based collaboration solutions, today announced it has introduced Android mirroring to its Solstice wireless presentation and collaboration product line, including the award-winning Solstice Software and the new Solstice Pod, which was announced last month and became generally available today. The Solstice Pod is the newest addition to the Solstice wireless presentation and […]

Mersive Adds Android Mirroring Capability to its Solstice Product Line

Global Caché Forms Partnership with Zipato

Jacksonville, OR, USA – April 30, 2015 – Global Caché, the leading independent manufacturer of IP, WiFi, and HTTP enabling connectivity products for the control and automation market, announced today they have entered into a strategic partnership with Zipato, creators of interactive security and automation systems based on cloud technology. The partnership enables Zipato users […]

Global Caché Forms Partnership with Zipato

Navori Labs Drives ISA TV Digital Signage Advertising Network in Mexico City Metro Stations

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 30, 2015 – As the second largest metro system in North America, Mexico City Metro’s impressive footprint spans 195 stations and 12 lines, with the eighth highest ridership in the world. Recognizing the potential exposure and revenue-generating impact of a well-managed out-of-home advertising initiative, ISA Corporativo struck a deal with Mexico City Metro to […]

Navori Labs Drives ISA TV Digital Signage Advertising Network in Mexico City Metro Stations

Pexip Brings Virtualized Lync/Skype for Business Bridging Technology to Microsoft Ignite

OSLO, Norway — April 29, 2015 — Pexip®, a leading innovator in scalable, distributed videoconferencing software, today announced that it will showcase its award-winning Infinity platform at Microsoft Ignite 2015, which is being held in Chicago from May 4-8 at McCormick Place. Pexip Infinity is the industry’s leading platform for integrating Microsoft Lync and Skype for Business (S4B) with […]

Pexip Brings Virtualized Lync/Skype for Business Bridging Technology to Microsoft Ignite

MUSIC Group Buys TC Group

MUSIC Group has today announced the acquisition of TC Group, one of the largest group of companies in the professional audio industry. Headquartered in Denmark, and with offices all over the world, TC Group owns and manages some of the most acclaimed brands such as Tannoy, Lab Gruppen, Lake, TC Electronics, TC Helicon and TC […]

MUSIC Group Buys TC Group

Rants and rAVes — Episode 374: InfoComm 2015 Special Podcast: Gary’s Conversation with Nureva Founder Nancy Knowlton

The name Nancy Knowlton should ring a bell when you hear it – and for good reason! She and her partner, David Martin, started SMART Technologies in 1987. Now, they’re both launching a new company called Nureva that currently has one product, Troove, which is a SaaS software suite allowing kids to build a digital portfolio, […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 374: InfoComm 2015 Special Podcast: Gary’s Conversation with Nureva Founder Nancy Knowlton

On a Green Stage

In our world, staging an event isn’t necessarily about putting someone on a stage for a performance, but the truth is that a large segment of our industry actually is doing exactly that. Although sometimes overlooked in the audiovisual industry, many AV professionals and much of the innovation for technology comes from the production and […]

On a Green Stage

AmpliVox New Adjustable Version of the Patriot Lectern Ships

AmpliVox Sound Systems’s has launched a new height-adjustable version of its Patriot Lectern. The 3045A Patriot Lectern is equipped with a push button, electric silent lift mechanism that adjusts the working surface height from 36 to 56 inches and any height in between. The Patriot’s power lift mechanism allows the lectern to adjust to presenters […]

AmpliVox New Adjustable Version of the Patriot Lectern Ships

Riedel’s STX-200 Professional Skype Interface Connects Fans to Real Madrid

WUPPERTAL, Germany — April 30, 2015 — During a one-of-a-kind “digital sticker” initiative created to bring fans worldwide closer to their favorite team, Microsoft® and Real Madrid used the Riedel Communications STX-200 professional Skype® interface to facilitate a real-time Q&A session between Real Madrid fans and players. Licensed by Microsoft, the STX-200 is a stand-alone, broadcast-grade solution that leverages Skype […]

Riedel’s STX-200 Professional Skype Interface Connects Fans to Real Madrid

EduCOMM Expo 2015 to Debut In Atlanta This Fall

EduComm Expo (ECE), is a new trade show debuting in Atlanta in September, described by show planners as an “educational conference and tradeshow exclusively focused on the needs of those responsible for implementation, oversight, and management of internal digital campus communication technology initiatives in higher education.” It takes place at the Georgia World Congress Center […]

EduCOMM Expo 2015  to Debut In Atlanta This Fall

Beale Street Audio Reveals Beale Xpress Line, Adds New Distributors

Beale Street Audio is broadening its product line to include Beale Xpress, a line of amplifiers, subwoofers and speakers designed for integration and featuring its Sonic Vortex Technology. The line includes residential audio solutions, 70/100v speakers for commercial applications and products for the international market. Initial Beale Xpress speaker offerings will include: 4, 6.5 and […]

Beale Street Audio Reveals Beale Xpress Line, Adds New Distributors

MUSIC Group Acquires TC Group

MUSIC Group has today announced the acquisition of TC Group, one of the largest group of companies in the professional audio industry. Headquartered in Denmark, and with offices all over the world, TC Group owns and manages some of the most acclaimed brands such as Tannoy, Lab Gruppen, Lake, TC Electronics, TC Helicon and TC […]

MUSIC Group Acquires TC Group

Strategic Alliance Between ISS and Barco Offers Control Room Operators Faster Response Time

Barco and Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) have announced their new strategic alliance that will focus on the software integration between the ISS SecurOS platform for video management and analysis, and Barco’s Control Room Management Suite (CMS). According to Barco, with SecurOS, ISS offers security professionals around the world an all-encompassing and open platform for video […]

Strategic Alliance Between ISS and Barco Offers Control Room Operators Faster Response Time

Earth Day is A-Okay!

So Earth Day 2015 just happened. Did you miss it? Did you celebrate it in some way? Did you ignore it completely, roll your eyes, or give it a little head nod and say, “Oh yeah… Earth Day” and then go on with your life? However you recognized the event (or not), it happened. Why […]

Earth Day is A-Okay!

Extron Ships Room Scheduler

Extron is now shipping the Extron Room Scheduling application. Extron says it has simplified the room booking experience by pairing standard TouchLink Pro touch panels with Microsoft Exchange to create a complete, easy-to-use solution. While competitive devices rely on additional scheduling software or external processors, TouchLink Pro touch panels only require free Room Agent software […]

Extron Ships Room Scheduler

Turbosound iQ Series Loudspeakers Now Shipping

4/29/2015 Los Angeles – Professional British audio icon Turbosound today announced their highly-anticipated iQ Series networked loudspeaker product line is now shipping and will soon be available from all major resellers. An industry first, the iQ Series combines Turbosound’s 40-year loudspeaker legacy with Klark Teknik’s award-winning networking and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technologies to create […]

Turbosound iQ Series Loudspeakers Now Shipping

Extron Introduces DTP Transmitters for 4K DisplayPort and HDMI

Anaheim, California (April 29, 2015) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the DTP T DWP 4K 232 D and DTP T DWP 4K 332 D, two input Decora®-style transmitters for sending DisplayPort or HDMI, audio, and control over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T DWP 4K 232 D extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), while the DTP T DWP 4K 332 D extends signals up to 330 feet (100 meters). Both DTP T DWP 4K D […]

Extron Introduces DTP Transmitters for 4K DisplayPort and HDMI

Herman’s Own AV Technician will donate profits from his album, Is This Real, to the homeless

TAMPA, FL. – April 23, 2015 – Herman Integration Services (www.Herman-IS.com) provides experienced technical labor resources to professional AV systems integrators nationwide. Herman-IS employs more than 90 AV technicians nationally. “When I heard that Danny Sparks, an AV Technician with us since December, had written and produced his own album, I was impressed. But when […]

Herman’s Own AV Technician will donate profits from his album, Is This Real, to the homeless

AmpliVox Patriot Lectern Delivers Elegant Style with Height Adjustability

Northbrook, IL: June 2015 – AmpliVox Sound Systems’s Patriot Lectern has been an established choice for the most dignified presentation settings, including the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and even The White House. Now AmpliVox proudly introduces a new height-adjustable version of this elegant lectern, bringing it a new level of versatility while preserving its […]

AmpliVox Patriot Lectern Delivers Elegant Style with Height Adjustability

Rants and rAVes — Episode 373: 4K? Buyers Beware

Gary give you his perspective on the marketing gamesmanship in the world of launching 4K products. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 373: 4K? Buyers Beware

Michalis Michael Invests In Two Prism Sound Titan Interfaces

Cambridge, UK. April 29th 2015: Recording/mix engineer Michalis ‘MsM’ Michael says he is delighted with the flexibility of his new Prism Sound Titan audio interfaces because they can be so easily moved between his own studio and any other studio he chooses to work in. Based in North London, Michael has built up an impressively […]

Michalis Michael Invests In Two Prism Sound Titan Interfaces