Shedding Light on a New App

Several weeks ago I had a visit from my Draper rep, David Trapani. We got into a discussion about the products that Draper has for high ambient environment situations. I asked David how can he determine when we should use a special screen product. David took out his light meter and we started taking some […]

Shedding Light on a New App

AV People: Penny Sitler of Draper

Penny Sitler is a staple of the AV industry… but working in AV wasn’t something she originally thought she’d do! “I really did fall into the industry,” Penny explained. “ I went to DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. My passion was for languages and business and I was a romance languages and international business major. […]

AV People: Penny Sitler of Draper

STEP Foundation, Green Building Initiative Team to Promote Building Sustainability

The STEP Foundation (STEP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing technology industry benchmarks for sustainability practices in the built environment, and the Green Building Initiative (GBI),a nonprofit organization committed to accelerating the adoption of sustainable building practices, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. STEP and GBI, the organization behind the Green Globes building certification program, […]

STEP Foundation, Green Building Initiative Team to Promote Building Sustainability

Global Interactive Displays Q3 Shipments Top 400,000

Interactive whiteboards (IWB) and interactive flat panel displays (IFPD) in the education and corporate sectors achieved close to 440,000 unit sales globally in Q3 2014, making it the second largest quarter since Futuresource Consulting began tracking the market more than 15 years ago. “The product shift from interactive whiteboards to interactive flat panels continues to […]

Global Interactive Displays Q3 Shipments Top 400,000

BenQ’s All-New Pro AV Projector Series Now Available

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Nov. 20, 2014 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and the No. 1-selling DLP® projector brand in the Americas(1), today announced that it is now shipping its latest line of dual-lamp, high brightness professional projectors. Available through the company’s Integrators’ Choice Program, the Colorific™ PX9710, […]

BenQ’s All-New Pro AV Projector Series Now Available

Christie Adds 45K Lumen Projector

Christie unveiled its new Roadie 4K45 — a 4K (4096×2160) resolution and 45,000 lumens at 60 Hz with optional 120 Hz capability. Rugged, reliable, and road tested, the 45,000 lumen Christie 4K45 offers a higher level of image brightness for rental staging and fixed applications including concerts, casinos, sports events, amusement parks, conventions, annual meetings […]

Christie Adds 45K Lumen Projector

Blackmagic Design adds 80fps recording to URSA Digital Film Camera

Fremont, CA – November 20, 2014 – Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Camera 1.9.9, a major software update with multiple new features for the Blackmagic URSA digital film camera. This new update has been developed in conjunction with the high end cinematographers that are using URSA cameras for high end work. Blackmagic Camera 1.9.9 can be […]

Blackmagic Design adds 80fps recording to URSA Digital Film Camera

InfoComm: Wireless AV: What’s the Best Way to Do It?

By Tim Kridel Special to InfoComm International Cutting the cord can be a great way to eliminate trip hazards, add network connectivity to a new camera or display or eliminate an unsightly rat’s nests of cables. But going wireless can also create headaches if the design and execution aren’t spot-on. The AV industry has a […]

InfoComm: Wireless AV: What’s the Best Way to Do It?

Planar Systems and BrightSign Team to Create World’s Tallest Planar Mosaic Video Wall

PORTLAND, Ore. & LOS GATOS, Cal., November 20, 2014 – Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR), a global leader in display and digital signage technology, and BrightSign, LLC®, the global market leader in digital signage media players, today announced their recent collaboration to create the world’s tallest Planar® Mosaic™ Architectural Video Wall. The installation was unveiled […]

Planar Systems and BrightSign Team to Create World’s Tallest Planar Mosaic Video Wall

Hall Research Announces Eight-Port HDBaseT Extender

Hall Research’s UHBX-8X is a one-RU, eight-input, eight-output HDMI extender (HDMI to HDBaseT outputs) for extension to 150 meters (500 feet) using UTP (Cat5e/6) cables. The extender supports HDCP, deep-color, CEC and 4K (UHD) resolution. The HDBaseT outputs can be directly connected to displays equipped with HDBaseT inputs or any of the various receivers from […]

Hall Research Announces Eight-Port HDBaseT Extender

Three Questions to Ask About Your Digital Signage Content

By Frank Kenna President and CEO, The Marlin Company I write a lot about digital signage content because that’s what digital signage is all about — getting the right content in front of your employees. Here are three high-level questions to help you figure out how good your content is (or isn’t). 1. How relevant […]

Three Questions to Ask About Your Digital Signage Content

Biamp Systems’ UC Product Manager to Present in Next Video Conference at GV Expo

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Nov. 20, 2014 — Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative, networked media systems, announced that Paul Waadevig, unified communications (UC) product manager for Biamp, will present “Increasing Collaboration: How to Implement Effective Huddle Rooms” as part of the Next Video Conference at Government Video (GV) Expo. The session will take place […]

Biamp Systems’ UC Product Manager to Present in Next Video Conference at GV Expo

Rants and rAVes — Episode 317: Christie’s 45K Lumen Offers Way More Than Just Brightness

This projector has some impressive specs so listen to my podcast and learn all about it — especially if you’re in the rental and staging markets. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 317: Christie’s 45K Lumen Offers Way More Than Just Brightness

Séura Intros New GEO Collection of Lighted Mirrors for HDTVs

Known for its HDTVs embedded behind mirrors, Séura’s introduction of the Séura Design Series, a family of etched designs called the Geo Collection, is way more than the typical mirror with a TV inside. In the Geo Design Collection, the first in the Design Series, Séura uses geometric shapes and patterns that accentuate the elegance […]

Séura Intros New GEO Collection of Lighted Mirrors for HDTVs

Albis Technologies Expands Range of MEF CE 2.0-Certified Business Access Solutions

ZÜRICH — Nov. 19, 2014 — Albis Technologies announced today that additional members of its ACCEED family of Ethernet Demarcation Devices (EDD) have been granted Carrier Ethernet (CE) 2.0 certification. Using the ACCEED 2102 and 2104 fiber access solutions, telco operators and service providers can reliably deliver a wide range of CE services, including E-Access, E-LAN, […]

Albis Technologies Expands Range of MEF CE 2.0-Certified Business Access Solutions

Hawthorn Names DPA As Its Microphone Brand of Choice

Alleroed, Denmark. November 20th 2014: Hawthorn, the UK’s largest independent supplier of technical production services, has named DPA as its primary microphone brand. Established in 1987, Hawthorn employs over 120 staff from offices around the UK and handles over 1,000 events every year, including gala dinners, product launches, conferences and parties. The company’s product portfolio […]

Hawthorn Names DPA As Its Microphone Brand of Choice

Samsung and Eclipse Digital launch Digital Signage demo area at Samsung European HQ

UK based full service digital signage provider, Eclipse Digital Media have just announced their cloud based digital signage software; embedsignage.com now fully supports Samsung’s Smart Signage Platform (SSP) and the SOC D Series displays. As part of the announcement comes the news that together, Eclipse Digital Media and Samsung have launched a Digital Signage demo […]

Samsung and Eclipse Digital launch Digital Signage demo area at Samsung European HQ

PESA Showcases Streaming Solutions, JITC-Certified Distribution Gear at GV Expo

Huntsville, Alabama – Nov. 20, 2014 – PESA, a leading designer and manufacturer of professional audio and video distribution solutions, will showcase its PESA Xstream family of streaming appliances, PESA Live app for iOS and Android smart devices, U.S. Department of Defense approved Video Distribution System (VDS) components, Cheetah 4K routers and field upgrade kits, […]

PESA Showcases Streaming Solutions, JITC-Certified Distribution Gear at GV Expo

Schertler Launches New DYN P48 Contact Microphone Series

Swiss manufacturer Schertler has announced the release of its new, re-engineered range of DYN contact microphones. The DYN P48 Series features a collection of fully balanced, active, dynamic models with Class A electronics. The new P48 Series are notable for their minimalist design that is now smaller, lighter and therefore less obtrusive to the player. […]

Schertler Launches New DYN P48 Contact Microphone Series

Adamson Point Series A Perfect Fit For Hexagon Theatre In France

Port Perry, Ontario (November, 2014) – France’s National Theatre, the Hexagon, has been a challenging space for sound reinforcement since it was built in 1976. The perfectly shaped hexagonal room, with a seating capacity of 560, hosts 35 shows each season. It also regularly offers arts community training programs, conferences and debates. Olivier Delpeuch, sound […]

Adamson Point Series A Perfect Fit For Hexagon Theatre In France

Kramer Enters Commercial and Residential Audio Realm With New Speaker Line

Originally launched at this summer’s InfoComm show, Kramer’s new speaker lines — Galil, Yarden, Tavor and Dolev were introduced so Kramer could become a “major global player in the audio arena.” Crestron will now compete with Atlas, TOA, JBL, Extron, Crestron and Bose, among many others, in the commercial and residential audio world. Galil Family: […]

Kramer Enters Commercial and Residential Audio Realm With New Speaker Line

New Master Fader v3.0 for Mackie DL Series Mixers

Mackie has announced the availability of Master Fader v3.0. Built specifically for commercial applications, Master Fader v3.0 works with their new DL32R as well as the DL1608 or DL806 (but some features are specific to the 32-channel DL32R). Master Fader v3.0 is now available for free download from the App Store. New features include the […]

New Master Fader v3.0 for Mackie DL Series Mixers

Barco unveils 12K lumens single-chip DLP projector for medium-sized venues & events

Kortrijk, Belgium, 20 November 2014 – Global projection technology leader Barco is proud to expand its projector portfolio with a cost-effective single-chip DLP® projector producing 12,000 center lumens light output. The brand-new RLS-W12 offers WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution, extended warping and blending, and HDBaseT technology to provide video over a single Cat 5 cable. […]

Barco unveils 12K lumens single-chip DLP projector for medium-sized venues & events

Hitachi Adds CP-HD9320 and CP-HD9321 to DLP Projector Lineup

Hitachi America is introducing two new DLP projectors, the CP-HD9320 and CP-HD9321 — both with full HD 1080p (1920×1080) resolution and they’re designed for large auditoriums, conference rooms, museums, and concert or stage productions. Hitachi’s new projectors provide six interchangeable lenses and brightness outputs up to 8,200 ANSI lumens. Two built-in color wheels enable users […]

Hitachi Adds CP-HD9320 and CP-HD9321 to DLP Projector Lineup

Extron Ships 3G-SDI to 3G-SDI Scaler with Audio Embedding and De-Embedding

Extron is already shipping their new DSC 3G-3G A — a 3G-SDI scaler that converts between 3G‑SDI, HD‑SDI, and SDI resolutions and frame rates. It accepts, scales, and outputs SMPTE video resolutions from 480i and 576i up to 1080p/60 and 2K. The DSC 3G-3G A features advanced Extron video signal processing with 1080i deinterlacing and […]

Extron Ships 3G-SDI to 3G-SDI Scaler with Audio Embedding and De-Embedding

Primestream Government Video Expo 2014 Product Preview

Products on Display at Government Video Expo 2014: FORK Production Suite v4.6 At Government Video Expo 2014, Primestream® will show FORK™ Production Suite v4.6, the latest version of its acclaimed software platform for managing the automation of the most complex broadcast workflows. With new modules, functionality, and integrations with the leading broadcast hardware and software […]

Primestream Government Video Expo 2014 Product Preview

Videotel’s HD2600 Industrial Digital Signage Media Players Recently Selected by Audio Video Distributor for Healthcare Facilities Nationwide

When Horton & Associates, a one-stop supplier of audio and video equipment for healthcare facilities nationwide, needed durable equipment to use in hospitals and treatment centers, it chose Videotel Inc. and its HD2600 industrial grade DVD player to become its reliable solution. Specifically engineered as UL-approved and AnnexQ compliant for use in hospitals and healthcare facilities, the HD2600 […]

Videotel’s HD2600 Industrial Digital Signage Media Players Recently Selected by Audio Video Distributor for Healthcare Facilities Nationwide

Christie Phoenix Connects Port Fourchon Control Room

CYPRESS, Calif. – (November 19, 2014) – Christie®, a world leader in visual display and audio technologies, has expanded its reach to Port Fourchon, a major seaport on the Louisiana coast. Port Fourchon has recently completed construction of a new multi-agency Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including a 30-seat incident command room utilizing the Christie Phoenix® open content management system […]

Christie Phoenix Connects Port Fourchon Control Room

Christie Roadie Projector a 45K Lumen Powerhouse

LDI/LAS VEGAS – (November 19, 2014) – Christie® unveils its new Roadie 4K45 at the Live Design International (LDI) show, which takes place Nov. 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The first company to reach 35,000 lumens, Christie has now attained a new brightness level for 3-chip DLP® with the new Roadie 4K45 – the brightest lamp-illuminated […]

Christie Roadie Projector a 45K Lumen Powerhouse

Forbidden Signs Reseller Deal With Italy’s 09 Technology

LONDON — Nov. 19, 2014 — Forbidden Technologies plc (AIM: FBT), the AIM-quoted owner and developer of the market-leading cloud video platform Forscene, today announced an agreement with Rome- and Milan-based media-technology reseller 09 Technology. Under the agreement, 09 Technology will resell the Forscene service to broadcasters, production and post-production studios, and other video operations in Italy and […]

Forbidden Signs Reseller Deal With Italy’s 09 Technology

Wendy’s Corporate Digital Menu Board System Driven by Scala

Five years ago, the then CEO of Wendy’s International issued a directive that “when the QSR (Quick-Service Restaurant) industry went all digital, we needed to be ready with a fully scalable, operational, supportable solution for the entire brand,” remembers Nick DeCarlo, director, restaurant solutions at Wendy’s. Today, Wendy’s has approximately 2,500 media players running digital […]

Wendy’s Corporate Digital Menu Board System Driven by Scala