COSTA MESA, Calif. — Dec. 10, 2014 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned digital lifestyle solutions provider, today entered the audio market by introducing treVolo, the company’s first audiophile-grade Bluetooth® speaker. Designed to bring authentic audio experiences to any portable setting, treVolo allows enthusiasts to enjoy their favorite vocals the way they were intended to be heard. Featuring […]
Planar Systems’ new UltraRes Touch is a 4K resolution 98” touch-screen LCD display. The Planar UltraRes 98” Touch combines a multi-touch (32 simultaneous touch points), has 500-nit brightness and offers 3840×2160 resolution. Integrated with Planar’s ERO (Extended Ruggedness and Optics) — an optical bonding technology is designed for safeguarding in high-traffic and long-term use applications. […]
Gefen has announced the addition of two new 4K capable HDBaseT extenders that, the company says, can drive signals up to 150 meters. The 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender has RS232, Ethernet and IR (EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOL). It delivers HDMI at 1080p full HD up to 150 meters over a single Cat5 cable, an improvement of 50 […]
For those who may remember Catch Me If You Can, the movie is based on the story of a young man, a clever forger, who becomes a lawyer, a doctor and a pilot — all while still in high school avoiding the FBI by continuously staying one step ahead. For those who don’t know the story, watch […]
THIEL Audio has announced the introduction of the TT1 floor-standing loudspeaker. The TT1 is part of the company’s Avenue Collection, named after the street in Nashville where THIEL is now located. The 3rd Avenue Collection features speakers aimed at both traditional two-channel music systems as well as home cinema. The THIEL TT1 utilizes a four-driver […]
Hayward, CA –Pakedge Device & Software, the market leader in networks designed for the AV industry, is announcing the addition of several Routers, Switches and Wireless Access Points to the Control4® Recommended Networking Products list. This announcement is part of an ongoing Pakedge Alliance Initiative to establish an ecosystem of verified compatible solutions in order […]
Beaverton, OR & Bristol, UK – December 9, 2014 – XMOS and AVnu Alliance®, the industry consortium driving open standards-based deterministic networking through certification, is proud to announce the first AVnu-certified Audio Video Bridging (AVB) audio endpoint reference platform. The XMOS software-defined solution has passed all testing for certification and will now bear the AVnu-certified […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (December 9, 2014) – ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), has released its new UNITE™ PTZ Camera, an affordable, professional-grade, high-resolution 1080p60 camera that can connect directly to any standard PC or laptop through USB 3.0, eliminating the need for adapters or converters.The camera can also connect to traditional video devices through its built-in DVI […]
IRVINE, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2014) — To help expand and enhance its Ellumina™ digital signage services offering, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. today announces its partnership with D3 LED, LLC (D3), a global technology company that designs, engineers and manufactures turnkey LED display and digital media products. As the newest element of Toshiba’s Ellumina line, customers may now incorporate D3’s entire suite […]
Rian Steffens, Onkyo USA’s eastern business development manager, speaks with Johnny about Onkyo Audio products offerings for homeowners and integrators. They cover everything from Onkyo’s highest quality audio products to the Dolby ATMOS experience, and how you can get it now in your home. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. Podcast: […]
XMOS and AVnu Alliance have announced the first AVnu-certified Audio Video Bridging (AVB) audio endpoint reference platform. The XMOS software-defined solution has passed all testing for certification and will now bear the AVnu-certified Logo. According to AVnu, the newly AVnu-certified XMOS AVB hardware and software reference platform is an affordable, scalable and production-ready solution that […]
ARTHUR HOLM will be launching its new Dynamic X2 series of retractable monitors at ISE 2015. The new version includes a redesigned ultra-thin aluminum style that’s available in 15”, 17’’, 19” and 22” widescreen (16:10 sizes). Optionally, all of the new series can be ordered as touch screen, integrated with a camera and even add […]
HDBaseT inputs and outputs have started to appear on products from just about every signal routing and distribution manufacturer. But do you know the one rule of thumb to follow? Listen to this podcast and find out what it is. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BTS Informa and Exponation have announced a partnership that will see the debut of DSE South America. Exponation, LLC is the founder, owner and operator of Digital Signage Expo (DSE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, and BTS Informa will organize the event in Brazil in July 2015. DSE South America brings together the digital signage market […]
Extron has announced the immediate availability of Retractor SM “Show Me” cable retraction modules for their TeamWork Collaboration System. Available Retractor SM modules provide the user interface for HDMI, DisplayPort, or VGA sources and operation is simple and intuitive. Extend the “Show Me” cable, connect it to your source device, and press the “Share” button […]
Tustin, California, USA – December 8, 2014 — The UHBX-SW3 is a kit comprised of a multi-input wall-plate sender and an HDBaseT receiver. The wall-plate accommodates 2 HDMI and 1 VGA inputs with audio. It also supports MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) with phone-charging feature to allow video presentation from a smart-phone using just a passive cable. […]
Rancho Cordova, Ca., USA – 8 December – Barco, the worldwide market share leader in digital cinema projection, has achieved a major milestone in its DLP Cinema® projector deployments spanning nearly 15 years, installing 50,000 units across the globe as of the third quarter 2014. Since the release of its first digital cinema projector in […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Dec. 9, 2014 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, today announced its new Polaris™ Play channel-in-a-box (CIAB) automation software for the company’s Polaris playout management suite. Tightly integrated with Harmonic’s market-leading Spectrum™ media server system, Polaris Play blends a rich set of automated ingest, media preparation, and playout workflow […]
Crestron today announced its new high-performance DM Ultra Cable is now shipping. The Crestron DM Ultra Cable is specified by Crestron for 4K HDMI signals via HDBaseT up to 100 meters. The DM Ultra Cable is a Cat7a shielded twisted pair cable designed for 10 gigabit Ethernet. Crestron has a special DM-CONN-20 connector, which doesn’t […]
DVIGear has launched two new single-fiber optical extender models, the DVI-7313 and DVI-7314. These compact extenders support 4K @ 30p resolution signals up to 1.2 miles (1640 feet). These extenders support HDMI v1.4 (non-HDCP) signals with resolutions up to 4K (4096×2160/30p) over long cable distances. DVIGear says these extenders are similarly priced as other extension […]
2014 has been a banner year in the A/V/L tech world. We’ve seen more innovations — deep, significant changes that are still reverberating. It’s certainly exciting, but as much as there’s been change, some things never change, including the need for better training for the operators of all this marvelous technology. With a new year […]
This year saw some of the best new technology breakthroughs in decades, but manufacturers and systems integrators still don’t understand why innovative gear fails to succeed in the house of worship market. It seems counter-intuitive, but approaching the top of the technology apex in audio, video and lighting isn’t generating the kind of sales one […]
Hong Kong – December 2014… Hong Kong has long been known for its breathtaking skyline, and the compelling geometric profile of the I.M. Pei-designed Bank of China Tower is a prominent jewel of the city’s glimmering urban landscape. Occupying the top floor of this 70-story masterpiece is a large multi-use auditorium and meeting space, used […]
Rockleigh, NJ, December 8, 2014 – Crestron today announced its new high-performance DM Ultra Cable is now shipping. Built to go the distance Like all DM 3.0 products, DM Ultra Cable is setting the new standard – again. It’s proven to deliver error-free 4K HDMI® signals via HDBaseT® over longer distances than other category cables. […]
Chino, CA – December 2014… Manley Labs, a leading manufacturer of high-quality hand-built professional audio products, has announced the appointment of SEA Vertrieb and Consulting GmbH as the company’s new distributor in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Based in Emsbueren, Germany, SEA Vertrieb and Consulting was founded in 2000 by engineer and pro audio veteran Uwe […]
Anaheim, California (December 8, 2014) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Retractor SM “Show Me” cable retraction modules for the company’s popular TeamWork Collaboration System. Available Retractor SM modules provide the user interface for HDMI, DisplayPort, or VGA sources. Operation is simple and intuitive. Extend the “Show Me” cable, connect it […]
So you go into a Starbucks and order your favorite coffee. The friendly barista asks for your name to write on the cup and you say Emma. Believe it or not you just got your cup with your name spelled perfectly — that is if your name was Nemo. Join cAValry Riders Mark Co(x)on, Cor(e)y […]
AptoVision has announced Ethernet AVB protocol support for its new BlueRiver NT chipset, which AptoVision says is the first and only AVB capable chipset for distribution of uncompressed AV signals over 10GbE switches. In addition to having an AVB capable transport layer, the BlueRiver NT chipset delivers a complete end-to-end solution for professional audio-video (ProAV) […]
Primeview has added HD-SDI (high definition-serial digital interface) connectivity to their video walls in the broadcast market. The single HD-SDI input allows studios to now natively connect on-set video walls to their legacy technology infrastructure. Eliminating the external converter to connect video walls to DVI or HDMI inputs, the HD-SDI single to cable video wall […]
BenQ America just launched a 32-inch 4K monitor dubbed the BL3201PH. Made specifically for CAD/CAM community and for users looking for accurate color reproduction desktop monitors, the IPS panel inlaces two modes of operation: 100-percent sRGB color accuracy, and BenQ’s own RevolutionEyes mode. BenQ’s BL3201PH is considered a 4Kx2K (3840×2160) UHD resolution display that uses […]
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When I read Paul Flanigan’s column in the November rAVe DS [Digital Signage], I realized that I too had learned some things this year. Like Paul, I learned that some businesses are more people centered than we treat them. I also learned that technology, oddly enough, may be able to help open up that human […]
