Las Vegas, 13 April 2015 – At NAB in Las Vegas, audio specialist Sennheiser [Booth C2055] is introducing its AVX wireless microphone systems for video cameras that ensure totally stress-free audio capture. The amazingly compact AVX receiver plugs directly into the XLR of a camera, where it automatically pairs with the microphone and switches on […]

WESTFORD, Mass. — April 13, 2015 — Artel Video Systems, an employee-owned global provider of broadcast-quality video transport solutions, today announced successful interoperability between Artel’s DigiLink media transport platform and the SX1012 switch system from Mellanox®Technologies, Ltd., a leading supplier of high-performance, end-to-end interconnect solutions. The interoperability enables transport of uncompressed HD-SDI streams over an Ethernet network in […]

Vivitek, a leading brand of visual display products, is today, 13 April 2015, introducing an extended range of multimedia projectors, with the addition of the DX813 and DW814 to the D8 Series.  With impressive brightness and up to 15,000:1 contrast ratio, the DX813/DW814 projects a superb image that will make any projection or presentation standout from […]

SAN JOSE, Calif. — April 13, 2015 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, today announced the launch of its Harmonic Video Network (HVN), an OTT video streaming service available at www.hvn.tv. Designed to provide video engineers with a valuable source of information related to video delivery infrastructure, the HVN-1 channel will focus on workflow, […]

SAN JOSE, Calif. — April 11, 2015 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, today announced the Harmonic Virtual Media API (VMA), an open application control interface for broadcast automation control of its VOS™ virtualized media processing platform. The VMA, supported by the Electra XVM virtualized media processor and the Electra X […]

LAS VEGAS, APRIL 13, 2015 – Appear TV, a leading global provider of next-generation video processing platforms for broadcast and IP television, will introduce its Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) Packager software at the 2015 NAB Show (Booth SU7605). The addition of the ABR Packager software furthers Appear’s goal of providing its users an end-to-end solution […]

Control4 this month introduced a new Associate Installer online training program to certify entry-level technicians as a first step in their career development in automation installation, programming and design. Control4’s network of independent authorized dealers can leverage this free online Associate Installer Certification curriculum to train employees on basic installation skills utilizing Control4 Composer Express, […]

Leading developer and manufacturer of advanced touch screen solutions, Zytronic, is to provide hundreds of state of the art 46-inch ZYBRID® touch sensors for use in bus shelters all over Seoul, South Korea. Working with Zytronic’s distribution partner in Korea, DTH Co. Ltd, and Sane Co. Ltd., a leading provider of intelligent transportation systems, the project […]

Alleroed, Denmark. April 9th, 2015: VOX is rapidly establishing itself as one of the premier live bands from the island of Singapore. Founded by four classically-trained musicians, the group’s bold reinterpretations of rock classics from artists as diverse as Muse, The Rolling Stones and Adele have turned heads and earn them wild reviews at some […]

Salt Lake City, UT, April 10, 2015 — Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading global provider of home automation and control solutions, today introduced a new Associate Installer online training program to certify entry-level technicians as a first step in their career development in automation installation, programming and design. Our network of independent authorized Control4 […]

Leading Audio Visual solution integrator, TVC, part of the TV and Video Direct Group, are to showcase products & software from the world’s leading manufacturers. Established in the mid-nineties by Jim Brown and his sons, Matthew & Daniel, TVC has grown substantially over the years and is now regarded as a market leader in the […]

Milford, NH – Earthworks, a leading manufacturer of precision engineered professional audio and installed sound products, has announced the appointment of S.E.A. Vertrieb and Consulting GmbH as the company’s new distributor in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Founded in 2000 by engineer and pro audio veteran Uwe Kirchfeld, S.E.A. Vertrieb and Consulting currently employs 30 professionals […]

Crestron announced new features of the Crestron Pyng app including faster deployment of lights, shades and complete Crestron home automation. And now, integrators can set up and control whole home audio distribution systems and TSW touch screens right from the iPad. The new version of the Pyng app makes it easy to set up audio […]

Meyer Sound has announced MAPP XT, claiming it to be the first audio system design tool that allows users to design systems with truly useful loudspeaker headroom information. In addition to an updated user interface and new features that streamline workflow, MAPP XT shows the maximum levels to which Meyer Sound loudspeaker systems can be […]

Vaddio has announced its latest point-of-view camera, the ZoomSHOT 20. Based on Vaddio’s ClearVIEW HD-20SE PTZ camera technology, the ZoomSHOT 20 is fully equipped with an advanced image signal processor, 20x optical zoom and native 1080p/60 high definition video. Manual pan and tilt positioning allow for simple, precise control. The latest 1/2.8-Type Exmor CMOS high […]

My youngest daughter was accepted into a new public charter school to open in the fall of 2014. The school caught our attention because they planned to be a high tech school issuing laptops to all children, as well as use video based learning and very little paper. The summer before opening they asked for […]

Are we doing ourselves a disservice by just calling our market AV? Sure, AV is what we do but not all that we do. And, the big growth areas of our market may be outside of what we traditionally consider AV. So, listen to my podcast and tell me what you think. Podcast: Play in […]

BrightSign, LLC®, the global market leader in digital signage players, today announced at the NAB Show (April 11-16 at the Las Vegas Convention Center) its collaboration with broadcast industry leaders to deliver proof-of-concept for Over-the-Top (OTT) distribution of live events broadcast in 4K. Elemental Technologies (booth SU2724), RED Digital Cinema (booth SL1517) and Zixi (booth SU10802) […]

Meyer Sound introduced two new line array systems in the form of the LEOPARD and the 900-LFC as part of their LEO Family; these two are its smallest and most versatile members. Boasting what Meyer claims as tremendous power-to-size ratio with ultra-low distortion, the patent-pending LEOPARD line array loudspeaker and the 900-LFC low-frequency control element­ […]

IHSE USA has added 4K capability to its 480 series of Draco compact matrix switchers in a new XV (eXtreme Velocity) fiber optic version. The 480 XV models are offered in frames sized for 8, 16, 32 and 48 ports in 1RU and 64 and 80 ports in only 2RU. These compact sizes make them […]

Last month, Almo Professional A/V “fully charged” saw nearly 500 resellers, integrators and consultants with an action-packed day of training, networking and new products on the first stop of its spring 2015 E4 AV Tour. The award-winning traveling event will make its next stop in Los Angeles on April 21. E4 Chicago featured the HDBaseT […]

Two Christie Ultra Short Throw lenses will be shown this month at NAB — both 0.38; one each for Christie Q Series and the new 3LCD Christie D Series. With all-glass element lens, the Christie Ultra Short Throw Lens offers greater thermal stability and reduced image drift compared to lenses using plastic lens elements and, […]

AMC Theatres and Dolby Laboratories today announced Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime, a premium cinema offering for moviegoers that makes every visit a completely captivating event. Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime combines spectacular image and sound technologies with inspired design and amazing comfort. Moviegoers will be wowed by Dolby Vision laser projection and Dolby Atmos […]

OK, we’re confused. It seems that there’s some sort of identity crisis going on here and we’re left to wonder if we’ve developed amnesia or have become Cybil herself. We may have all just awoken in Area 51. Be careful, aliens are totally unpredictable, just sayin’… Join the Power Crew(?) Host Christa Bender (@AVChrista), Corey […]

RENNES, France — April 9, 2015 — Broadpeak, a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN) technologies and live and video-on-demand (VOD) servers for cable, IPTV, OTT, and hybrid TV operators worldwide, today announced that its nanoCDN™ technology has been integrated with the ATV1800 Quad Core Android™ TV box from Geniatech, providing cable and telecom operators with a […]

LONDON — April 9, 2015 — Forscene, the leading cloud-based professional video editing software, has been chosen by T3Media for the post-production of digital rights content for a major golfing event taking place this April in the United States. Forscene will be used to edit post-match interviews in an integrated workflow with EVS’ IPDirector and T3Media’s Library Manager platform. […]

Cranbury, New Jersey – April 8, 2015- IHSE USA, LLC, a leading provider of long distance distribution products for switching and extending keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) signals now offers the popular 480 series of draco compact matrix switchers in a new XV (eXtreme Velocity) fiber optic version supporting video resolutions up to 4K. The […]

RENNES, France — April 9, 2015 — Thomson Video Networks today announced the launch of the ViBE® 4K real-time encoding solution for Ultra HD (UHD) broadcasting. Built on the company’s award-winning ViBE EM4000 premium encoder chassis, the ViBE 4K enables media enterprises to leverage high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) to provide an optimal video experience to consumers through live compression […]

Anaheim, California (April 8, 2015) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the DTP T HD2 4K 230 and DTP T HD2 4K 330, transmitters for sending HDMI with embedded audio, and bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T HD2 4K 230 extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), while the DTP T […]

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association’s (CEDIA) R10 Residential Systems committee and InfoComm International today announced the publication of ANSI Standard J-STD-710 Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols. This new standard defines a common set of blueprint icons that represents all facets of pre-wire and installation of electronic systems, […]

TASCAM has introduced the DP-24SD, a 24-track Digital Portastudio that’s has eight XLR mic inputs with phantom power provide enough pre-amps to record a full band, and each input has available compression and limiting during recording. In addition, it includes a color LCD display, channel control strip and integrated solid-state media (SSD) inputs. Built into […]

Every year colleges and universities spend millions of dollars on AV for their presentation spaces and their classrooms. We specify HD projectors with lumens rated from 4,000-8,000. Touch panels and control systems make the technology go, while computers, Blu-Ray players and document cameras create the content. In short, we put a lot of time, thought […]