The Reality of Virtual Reality

Microsoft recently unveiled a series of commercials surrounding the long anticipated and much rumored HoloLens VR 3-D headset at both IES 2015 and during Super Bowl commercials in addition to press tours and the other typical Microsoft product showcases. This is on the heels of others such as Facebook’s recent purchase of the Oculus Rift […]

The Reality of Virtual Reality

NSCA Releases 2015 Guide to State Licensing for Contractors

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) has announced its 2015 Guide to State Licensing. The report provides the commercial electronic systems industry with a reference guide of state laws governing the installation of low-voltage systems. The 2015 Guide to State Licensing offers an overview of licensing requirements and state code for each U.S. state. The […]

NSCA Releases 2015 Guide to State Licensing for Contractors

Serviceability At The Forefront

If you survey a broad sampling of veteran AV pros you’ll find that they’re united by a common trait: They’re all really good at problem solving. In fact, the best ones love problem solving. There’s a rush that comes from finding a solution and being able to yell out “I FIXED IT!” Call it natural […]

Serviceability At The Forefront

Playhouse Square revitalizes theater district with Barco outdoor advertising kiosks and LED displays

Rancho Cordova, Calif. USA – 25 February 2015 – Barco, a leading provider of high-impact video display systems, in collaboration with experiential design firm The Barncyz Group, is bringing the majesty of live Broadway shows and entertainment to the sidewalks of Cleveland’s renovated theater district with its innovative, interactive LCD advertising kiosks and outdoor LED […]

Playhouse Square revitalizes theater district with Barco outdoor advertising kiosks and LED displays

On the Other Hand

Last month, we talked about the idea that the big voice in marketing and product success is now the small voice, the collective voice, and largely as established by social media. I gave many readers to think that I was in favor of the voice of the masses being the loudest voice. Not necessarily. A […]

On the Other Hand

Torus Power Set to Educate Dealers on Exciting New Power Products at Sapphire Marketing’s 5th Annual Boston Roadshow

TORONTO, ON, CANADA – (FEB. 25, 2015) – Torus Power, a subsidiary of Plitron Manufacturing and maker of uncompromising isolation transformer–based power products, will display its lineup at Sapphire Marketing’s 5th Annual Boston Roadshow being held March 3–4 at the Boston Marriot Burlington. The two-day event brings together East Coast technology consultants and integrators with suppliers, providing […]

Torus Power Set to Educate Dealers on Exciting New Power Products at Sapphire Marketing’s 5th Annual Boston Roadshow

Are You Up For a Piece of the Pi?

The Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer, developed by a company in the UK. The stated goal of the company is to provide an inexpensive option for kids all over the world to learn to code. The device is amazingly inexpensive, at $25-$35 per device. The Pi runs a custom distribution of Linux, […]

Are You Up For a Piece of the Pi?

AmpliVox Intros Portable Outdoor Sound System with a Mobile Line Array

AmpliVox Sound Systems’ new SW664 is a mobile Line Array System for sound amplification for large outdoor venues in a portable, totally wireless package. Perfect for athletic fields, job sites, parks, fairgrounds, and other open-air venues, this new system brings all the features of a PA system with sound coverage of up to one mile. […]

AmpliVox Intros Portable Outdoor Sound System with a Mobile Line Array

Interactive Display Market Remains Resilient with Market Value up 19 Percent

Despite the increased focus on PCs and tablets, interactive display value is growing due to a strong transition to higher priced interactive flat panels, which accounted for over a third of the market in 2014, according to the latest research from Futuresource Consulting. New entrants are now entering the market, offering flat panel solutions, including […]

Interactive Display Market Remains Resilient with Market Value up 19 Percent

Adrian Torres Joins Vaddio Sales Channel

Vaddio is pleased to announce the addition of Adrian Torres to cover West Coast sales at Vaddio. Adrian brings over 15 years of experience in AV technology for manufacturers including Crestron and Extron. Adrian will play an instrumental role in developing strong relationships in the PRO AV and Unified Communications channels in the West Coast […]

Adrian Torres Joins Vaddio Sales Channel

Roomie Launches Version 3.1; Adds Major New Features

Mountain View, CA – February 24, 2015 – With the launch of new version 3.1 of Roomie home control software for iOS devices, Roomie once again raises the bar for home automation. The Roomie consumer-inspired, activity-based universal remote control has reinvented the industry, and this newest advancement sets the stage for an even deeper level […]

Roomie Launches Version 3.1; Adds Major New Features

Kommando Captures Emotions

Kommando Group introduces the Emotibox – the latest addition to our burgeoning technology portfolio. Launched in January 2015 in Amsterdam and Berlin, the compact Emotibox uses wireless camera technology and unique software to capture audience data in real time. AUDIENCE PROFILING Advanced facial detection software embedded within the Emotibox counts the number of people in […]

Kommando Captures Emotions

Premier Mounts Announces New Solutions Group

FULLERTON, Calif., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Premier Mounts®, an internationally known leading manufacturer of innovative audio video mounting solutions, today announced the launch of their Solutions Group, a branch of trusted advisors who are exclusively dedicated to developing creative mounting solutions to best suit each client’s project, budget, and timeline objectives. The Solutions Group- […]

Premier Mounts Announces New Solutions Group

Hexogon Solution Expands Projector Fleet with World’s Largest Purchase of Christie Boxer 4K30 Projectors

SINGAPORE – (February 25, 2015) — Hexogon Solution, a Christie® partner based in Singapore, has set itself apart from the competition by adding 80 units of the groundbreaking Christie Boxer 4K30 and 15 units of the highly-rugged Christie Roadie 4K45 3DLP projectors to its impressive fleet of Christie projectors to further boost its rental staging capabilities. […]

Hexogon Solution Expands Projector Fleet with World’s Largest Purchase of Christie Boxer 4K30 Projectors

Riedel Names Andreas Pater Head of Rental Innovations

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Feb. 25, 2015 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, has appointed Andreas Pater to serve as the company’s head of rental innovations. In this new role at Riedel, Pater will oversee product management within the Riedel rental department and work with his team to optimize management and marketing […]

Riedel Names Andreas Pater Head of Rental Innovations

Draper Launches New Houses of Worship Website

(Spiceland, Ind.) – Draper, Inc. has announced the launch of a company website dedicated specifically to the Houses of Worship market. How.draperinc.com is home to information about Draper’s solutions for worship facilities, including athletic equipment, projection screens, projector lifts, and solar control products. The new site also features a “How to” section with tips on […]

Draper Launches New Houses of Worship Website

Beale Street Audio Intros In-Ceiling Subwoofers

Beale Street Audio just launched two in-ceiling powered subwoofers in the form of the 6.5 and 8-inch ICS6 and ICS8. Beale Street says the challenge for in-ceiling and in-wall subwoofers has been to produce deep, low frequency effects without damaging walls and creating sonic artifacts in the room. Beale Street Audio claims that its patented […]

Beale Street Audio Intros In-Ceiling Subwoofers

AVF Introduces Wheeled Monitor and SMART kapp Stand

Audio Visual Furniture’s (AVF) SYZ42 is a uniquely designed mobile stand that can handles both a flat-screen from 40″-60”, but it’s also the first mobile stand (it integrates rear-mounted ball-bearing wheels) that accommodates the SMART kapp system as well. Designed to be tilt-rolled — meaning, when it’s free-standing, it doesn’t move as the wheels are […]

AVF Introduces Wheeled Monitor and SMART kapp Stand

Videotel Joins the Digital Signage Federation

San Diego, CA February 24, 2015 Videotel receives recognition from the industry with acceptance by the Digital Signage Federation. The Digital Signage Federation is a non-profit industry organization that supports technological advancements and innovations in the digital signage industry. Recognition of Videotel by the Digital Signage Federation as a new member in good standing means acknowledgement […]

Videotel Joins the Digital Signage Federation

On Controls Creates Partners Programs for Control and Programming Alliances

Detroit, MI February 24, 2015 – On Controls (www.oncontrols.com), a leader in cloud-based smart home and commercial control solutions for professional installers, has announced today the addition of two cooperative initiatives designed to place valuable resources in the hands of integrators. The On Controls Partners in Control program has been created to achieve seamless compatibility between the On Controls platform and […]

On Controls Creates Partners Programs for Control and Programming Alliances

Rants and rAVes — Episode 355: Chuck Wilson’s Industry Life Lessons

What have you learned being in our industry? NSCA Executive Director Chuck Wilson shares the 100 things he’s learned over the course of his career. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 355: Chuck Wilson’s Industry Life Lessons

Bose Professional Expands ControlSpace Dante-Enabled Products

Bose Professional has expanded its range of Dante-enabled ControlSpace offerings with several new Dante endpoints and a new fixed-I/O DSP, providing integrators more options for creating installed audio solutions using Dante. The new ControlSpace products — ESP-1600 engineered sound processor; EP22-D and EP40-D endpoints; and WP22B-D and WP22BU-D wall plates — were designed to allow […]

Bose Professional Expands ControlSpace Dante-Enabled Products

Altinex Expands MUSE Line

Altinex has added two new additions to the company’s Muse HDMI+Power+IR+RS-232 signal management and distribution system: the MU400-123 and MU500-122, which allow for AC power to the far end and send an HDMI signal back to the near end. This “reverse” capability provides integrators with the power necessary for video equipment and the ability to […]

Altinex Expands MUSE Line

BTX and Visionary Solutions Partnering at InfoComm Connections

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — February 24, 2015 —  BTX Technologies, a value-added distributor and manufacturer of integration products, signal processing products and emerging technologies, announced today that they will be joined by Visionary Solutions, a manufacturer of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) products, at the InfoComm Connections show in San Jose, CA, March 4th through 5th in […]

BTX and Visionary Solutions Partnering at InfoComm Connections

DynaScan Announces World’s Brightest Professional LCD

DynaScan Technology has announced a new 1080p 55” LCD that produces a sunlight viewable 7,000 nit image. Dubbed the DS551LT7, it’s designed for applications in high ambient light environments like storefront windows, outdoor kiosks, and other locations with direct sunlight. DynaScan says that each screen is individually color-calibrated to the D65 (6500 K) color standard […]

DynaScan Announces World’s Brightest Professional LCD

Atomos Announce World’s First Avid DNxHR 4K Recording in the Shogun, shipping February

At BVE 2015, Atomos showcase 4 exciting new Shogun features, including a BVE exclusive world first, released for free to existing and new users of Shogun for the end of February 2015. Melbourne, Australia – 24th February, 2015: BVE 2015 exclusive, Atomos announce the implementation of Avid DNxHR 4K recording, playback, play-out and editing for […]

Atomos Announce World’s First Avid DNxHR 4K Recording in the Shogun, shipping February

100 Things I’ve Learned About Our Industry

By Chuck Wilson Executive Director, NSCA For my 100th blog post, I thought I would share 100 of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned from my mentors, advisers, business experts and industry leaders, as well as my own experiences over the past several years. Here we go… You can never be prepared enough for a […]

100 Things I’ve Learned About Our Industry

Clary Icon Expands Relationship with Hitachi Forming Sales and Marketing Partnership with Hitachi Solutions Europe

San Diego, CA February 20, 2015 “Our partnership with Clary Icon continues to produce substantial growth opportunities for Hitachi’s Global Collaboration Business Initiative. We see a strategic alignment with OneScreen hubware and OneScreen SaaS solution to deliver best-in-class visual collaboration and the competitive advantages it offers to our customers in Europe,” said Mark Sturges, Director […]

Clary Icon Expands Relationship with Hitachi Forming Sales and Marketing Partnership with Hitachi Solutions Europe

Avalon Hollywood Unveils World’s Largest Subwoofer Club Installation During Grammy Weekend, With Technology from Powersoft

Hollywood, CA – February 23, 2015 – Some may say bigger is better when it comes to speakers, but in this case Avalon Hollywood’s owner and audio expert John Lyons says, “Its a matter of being louder, cleaner and clearer.” The new system, which was unveiled during GRAMMY Weekend at Hollywood’s historic venue Avalon two […]

Avalon Hollywood Unveils World’s Largest Subwoofer Club Installation During Grammy Weekend, With Technology from Powersoft

Atlona Promotes Amelia Vrabel to Commercial National Sales Manager

SAN JOSE, Calif., February 23, 2015 – Atlona, a leading connectivity solutions company, has promoted Amelia Vrabel to be the company’s national sales manager for the commercial market. Vrabel previously served as the company’s regional commercial sales manager for the Central U.S. “We are pleased to announce Amelia’s promotion to national sales manager,” said Matthew Bute, senior […]

Atlona Promotes Amelia Vrabel to Commercial National Sales Manager

Neets announces new AV control system: Neets Control – EcHo Plus

Neets Control – EcHo Plus Highlights: 8-Button keypad with Remote Monitoring 8 Freely configurable keypad buttons Email notifications and warnings 1 Bi-directional RS-232 port, 1 uni-directional RS-232 or IR port 1 Ethernet port for LAN devices and connection to Central Control 3 General Purpose I/O ports 1 NEB port (Neets Expansion Bus) Neets Control – […]

Neets announces new AV control system: Neets Control – EcHo Plus

If You Build It, They Will Hack It

There’s a great quote from an article by John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, about hacking into systems: “There are two types of companies: Those who have been hacked, and those who don’t yet know they have been hacked.” While Mr. Chambers point is about securing data, networks, and storage, the quote prompted a different […]

If You Build It, They Will Hack It