Cambridge Sound Management Announces Qt Command Center Software that Allows Control of Sound Masking Across Multiple Locations

Cambridge Sound Management (CSM) has announced the Qt Command Center – an enterprise software application that allows administrators to manage multiple networked QtPro sound masking systems anywhere in the world from a single dashboard. The Qt Command Center allows facility managers or IT administrators to set up and update the settings on any Qt Control […]

Cambridge Sound Management Announces Qt Command Center Software that Allows Control of Sound Masking Across Multiple Locations

Weekly Wrap-Up | ISE 2015 Podcasts, new product from Extron, Women of InfoComm and more!

Here are some of the top stories you can’t miss from this week! Post by rAVe.

Weekly Wrap-Up | ISE 2015 Podcasts, new product from Extron, Women of InfoComm and more!

What CES 2015 Means for the H.O.W. Market

Fellow geeks have united and converged upon Las Vegas, Nevada once again for the annual tech-fest that is the Consumer Electronics Show, and the future’s digital handwriting is on the proverbial wall: audio/video/lighting (A/V/L) technology is once again the dominant technology. With prognostications aside, the trends of these present-future technologies have a direct impact on […]

What CES 2015 Means for the H.O.W. Market

Audinate Announces 5th Annual Dante AV Networking World at ISE 2015

For the fifth consecutive year, Dante’s AV Networking World series of informative presentations and hands-on workshops will be held Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at the Amsterdam Holiday Inn near the RAI Convention Center. The free all-day event will feature presentations, training workshops and interactive panel discussions led by industry design consultants, AV installation contractors and […]

Audinate Announces 5th Annual Dante AV Networking World at ISE 2015

DAS Launches AERO 20A Compact Line Array

D.A.S. has announced the launch of its new Aero 20A compact powered line array system. The new system joins the third generation of Aero line arrays systems born with the introduction of the Aero 40A Advanced Line Array System (ALAS) in 2014. Incorporating the ALAS philosophy, the Aero 20A draws from the astounding success of […]

DAS Launches AERO 20A Compact Line Array

Salamander Launches New and Improved Custom Configurator for Design Your Own Premium Theater Seating

Bloomfield, CT – January 7, 2014 – Salamander Designs Ltd., a leader in premium quality audio/video furniture and entertainment seating solutions, is pleased to announce several innovations to its line of custom theater and lounge seating. A new Custom Seating Configurator offers consumers and integrators enhanced online design capabilities. Salamander’s Premium Leathers have added two […]

Salamander Launches New and Improved Custom Configurator for Design Your Own Premium Theater Seating

Calibre releases NEW LEDView325DS Digital Signage LED Videowall Scaler

Bradford, Yorkshire, UK, 15 January 2015 – Calibre announces the release of its latest model in the highly successful LEDView range of LED videowall optimised image scalers. LEDView325DS is designed specifically for cost conscious digital signage projects where quality is required but without breaking the bank. Digital signage is a market often ignored when it comes […]

Calibre releases NEW LEDView325DS Digital Signage LED Videowall Scaler

Symetrix Future-Proofs Projects with New SymNet Radius 12×8 EX DSP

SEATTLE, WA — JANUARY 16, 2015: The SymNet Radius 12×8 DSP featuring support for Audinate’s Dante™ media networking technology is already one of the most established and popular items in the Symetrix product family. Now it is set to appeal to even more integrators and end-users with the incorporation of an I/O expansion slot in its […]

Symetrix Future-Proofs Projects with New SymNet Radius 12×8 EX DSP

DPA Microphones Help Niels Lan Doky Bring Superlative Sound To Tokyo’s Blue Note Club

Alleroed, Denmark. January 16th, 2015: Tokyo’s famous Blue Note club recently played host to Danish Jazz legend, producer and internationally acclaimed pianist Niels Lan Doky, who performed a series of concerts with Swedish singer and actress Edda Magnason. Also on stage were the other two thirds of Niels’ Jazz trio – drummer Niclas Bardeleben and […]

DPA Microphones Help Niels Lan Doky Bring Superlative Sound To Tokyo’s Blue Note Club

Rants and rAVes — Episode 337: Women of InfoComm

InfoComm has started a women’s-only group called Women of InfoComm. They’re going to be hosting a breakfast at both the ISE show next month in Amsterdam as well as the InfoComm show in June. For more details, listen to my podcast. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 337: Women of InfoComm

It’s All in the Listening at ISE 2015—Meyer Sound Stages Immersive Sonic Event “Countdown”

At ISE in Amsterdam, visit the Meyer Sound stand to hear some of the latest Meyer Sound loudspeaker and digital solutions in action. Headlining the presentation is “Countdown,” an immersive multichannel sonic adventure that brings the company’s advanced show technology from the world’s most ambitious spectacles to the exhibit floor. Visitors are also invited to […]

It’s All in the Listening at ISE 2015—Meyer Sound Stages Immersive Sonic Event “Countdown”

Adamson Hires Jeremiah Karni; Expands Application Support

Port Perry, Ontario (January 2015) – Adamson Systems Engineering has expanded their support team with the addition of Jeremiah Karni. The new applications engineer will assist customers with system design and provide product support and training. The announcement was made by James Oliver, director of marketing and sales. “We have experienced a tremendous amount of […]

Adamson Hires Jeremiah Karni; Expands Application Support

Extron Adds DTP CrossPoint 84 Presentation Matrix Switcher Model

Extron’s all-new DTP CrossPoint 84 is a new 8 x 4 switcher with an integrated control processor or amplifier, adding another model to the company’s family of DTP CrossPoint matrix switchers. The 2U (rack-unit) DTP CrossPoint 84 is basically a system hub as it’s an 8×4 matrix switcher with 4K inputs and outputs, includes two […]

Extron Adds DTP CrossPoint 84 Presentation Matrix Switcher Model

The Untapped Market — Portable Churches

Stats vary, but the trend shows that portable churches make up over 20 percent of all new churches in the United States. A ‘portable church’ is a local congregation without a permanent facility, and often meet with the help of volunteers for setup and tear-down in venues such as schools, movie theaters and community centers. […]

The Untapped Market — Portable Churches

Big Idea 2015: Automation for the Perfect Classroom

Foreword: My youngest daughter attends a new public charter where I volunteer more time than I can afford as the “Technology Guy.” The students were issued on day one Chromebooks and Kindles, and they do very limited work with paper of any sort. I worried would all the technology and apps come together, but recently she commented […]

Big Idea 2015: Automation for the Perfect Classroom

Catch Eyes With Motion Graphic Content

By Kelly Eisel Marketing Copywriter, Industry Weapon This is the seventh installment of our monthly digital signage content design blog, written by our Content Creation Team, geared to help users create visually compelling content. Moving pictures have captivated audiences for over a century. Animation and video bring a special level of entertainment that appeases all […]

Catch Eyes With Motion Graphic Content

Countryman Associates Debuts I2 Instrument Microphone

Menlo Park, CA… NAMM Booth 6691, Hall A… Countryman Associates, Inc., the leading innovator of high-quality, miniature microphones, is pleased to introduce the I2 Instrument Microphone. Featuring the legendary sonic accuracy Countryman microphones are known for, the new I2 Instrument Microphone maintains a low profile while being the ideal choice for a wide range of […]

Countryman Associates Debuts I2 Instrument Microphone

Women of InfoComm to Host Breakfast at ISE

InfoComm International, co-owner of the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2015) tradeshow, announced this week its very first Women of InfoComm Network Breakfast at First Lounge restaurant, 8:00-9:30 a.m. on 11 Feb. 2015, at the Amsterdam RAI. The cost to enter is 40 Euros. The Women of InfoComm Network (WIN) is a global network of individuals […]

Women of InfoComm to Host Breakfast at ISE

The Digital Signage Federation Announces 2015 Board of Directors

The Digital Signage Federation (DSF), the independent not-for-profit trade organization serving the digital signage industry, is pleased today to announce the election of its new 2015 board of directors. Ken Goldberg, CEO, Real Digital Media becomes the 2015 Chairman and Kimberly Sarubbi, president, Saddle Ranch Digital, the 2014 Chairman will now head the Past Chairman’s […]

The Digital Signage Federation Announces 2015 Board of Directors

Powersoft Audio Plays Key Role in AV Integration at Hope Lutheran Church

Fargo, ND, January 15, 2015 – Hope Lutheran Church began its ministry on the north side of Fargo, North Dakota’s largest city, back in 1958. Since then, the church has succeeded in carrying its message to a diverse set of people from all walks of life, and now hosts approximately 2,600 congregants per week. Recently, […]

Powersoft Audio Plays Key Role in AV Integration at Hope Lutheran Church

Pexip Infinity Powers World’s Largest Distance Education Network at Charles Sturt University

OSLO, Norway — Jan. 15, 2015 — Pexip®, a leading innovator in scalable, distributed videoconferencing software, today announced that Australia’s Charles Sturt University (CSU) has selected the Pexip Infinity scalable meeting platform to power the institution’s world-class distance learning program. The education and communications network will allow students, faculty, and staff to instantly communicate face-to-face via personal virtual meeting […]

Pexip Infinity Powers World’s Largest Distance Education Network at Charles Sturt University

Adamson Announces Blueprint AV Software Webinars

Port Perry, Ontario (January 2015) — Join Adamson applications engineers Brian Fraser and Jeremiah Karni for a first glance at Blueprint AV™, Adamson’s new multi-use predictive software suite that operates both in the 2D and 3D realm. Designed to provide Adamson clients with a user-defined level of detail, the software delivers extreme precision in any […]

Adamson Announces Blueprint AV Software Webinars

Forbidden Retools Sales Model in U.S., Maintains Customer Focus Through Partners and Resellers

LONDON — Jan. 14, 2015 — Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT), the AIM-quoted owner and developer of the market-leading cloud video platform Forscene, announced today that it is restructuring its North American business to move from a direct to an indirect sales and support model. Forbidden will close its Burbank, California, office and instead support clients either from […]

Forbidden Retools Sales Model in U.S., Maintains Customer Focus Through Partners and Resellers

DPA Microphones Brings New Levels of Speech Intelligibility to ISE 2015

Alleroed, Denmark. January 14th 2015: DPA Microphones, in partnership with its Netherlands distributor Amptec, will show its high quality microphones aimed at the installation market at this year’s ISE exhibition in Amsterdam (stand 7-V240). One of the most important things for a speaker is that the message gets to the audience as clearly and comprehensively […]

DPA Microphones Brings New Levels of Speech Intelligibility to ISE 2015

NSCA Announces Industry Supporters for Business & Leadership Conference

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, Jan. 14, 2015 – NSCA is proud to announce its list of industry leaders supporting the 17th annual Business & Leadership Conference in Tampa, FL, fromFeb. 26-28. More than 300 leading representatives from the electronic systems industry will gather at the end of February to discuss business over the last year, leveraging existing resources […]

NSCA Announces Industry Supporters for Business & Leadership Conference

Extron Introduces New DTP CrossPoint 84 Presentation Matrix Switcher Model

Anaheim, California (January 14, 2015) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the DTP CrossPoint 84, a new model without an integrated control processor or amplifier, adding to the company’s growing family of DTP CrossPoint matrix switchers. The highly versatile, compact 2U DTP CrossPoint 84 delivers all of the technologically advanced capabilities necessary to design and integrate a complete […]

Extron Introduces New DTP CrossPoint 84 Presentation Matrix Switcher Model

Baldwin Wireless Locks Are Now Crestron Connected

Rockleigh, NJ, January 14, 2015 – Crestron announced today that Baldwin wirelessly-controlled door locks have joined the rapidly growing family of Crestron Connected devices. Long renowned for superior craftsmanship and style, select Baldwin Locks now come with infiNET EX® wireless technology built-in, allowing native integration into Crestron control systems. Homeowners can lock/unlock doors remotely from […]

Baldwin Wireless Locks Are Now Crestron Connected

What Are The Advantages Of Buying From Distributors?

Regardless of whether you’re a residential or commercial AV company your clients needs products, and you need to get them from somewhere. Broadly speaking, your two most common options are to deal directly with the manufacturer, or a distributor. Since nothing in this business is ever simple, some manufacturers only sell to dealers directly, others […]

What Are The Advantages Of Buying From Distributors?

ELK Officially Joins D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) Program

CONCORD, CA, USA – JANUARY 14, 2015 — D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, announced today that ELK has officially joined the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program. ELK is a leading designer and manufacturer of customized home and business security, energy management and convenience solutions.ELK’s MVP program participation provides D-Tools System Integrator™ licensees access to […]

ELK Officially Joins D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) Program

MUSIC Group Proudly Adds Full Compass as Full-Line Dealer

01/13/2015 Los Angeles, CA – Music Group proudly welcomes Full Compass, as the newest full-line reseller for its Behringer – and Bugera-branded MI products. As a significant partner in Music Group’s expanding dealer network, Full Compass will carry all of Behringer’s and Bugera’s 500+ products online. Barry Mitchell, Music Group VP, Customer Management Prosumer Division […]

MUSIC Group Proudly Adds Full Compass as Full-Line Dealer

Must-Reads for CTS Holders

CTS holders pride themselves in standing apart from the crowd. Keep your edge fresh. Carve out some time to stay on top of the industry trends. Your schedule is not a light one, so we collected resources that are important for you to know about. Here are a few topics that might interest you. Plus, […]

Must-Reads for CTS Holders

InFocus Breaks Into Sub-$2,000 Category with JTouch 65″ TouchScreen Display

InFocus was the first projector company with a sub-$1000 4,000-lumen projector, now the company’s first sub-$2,000 65” touchscreen display company. The new 65-inch JTouch from InFocus is aimed at the K-12 education market. Like the rest of the native 1080p JTouch models, the 65-inch mirrors the content of a connected PC or Mac and makes […]

InFocus Breaks Into Sub-$2,000 Category with JTouch 65″ TouchScreen Display