NUGEN Audio Releases Version 2 of Visualizer Audio Analysis Suite

LEEDS, U.K. — Nov. 4, 2014 — NUGEN Audio today announced the launch of version 2 of Visualizer, the company’s industry-leading audio analysis suite and real-time comparison toolset designed for high-end audio professionals. Ideal for music mixing and mastering as well as audio post-production, Visualizer provides comprehensive audio analysis for recording, mixing, and mastering in a […]

NUGEN Audio Releases Version 2 of Visualizer Audio Analysis Suite

Archimedia Releases Next-Generation of Its Master Player and Changes Product Name to Archimedia Atlas

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Nov. 4, 2014 — Archimedia Technology, a company whose technology and applications bring precise multiformat viewing to the professional’s desktop, TV, UHDTV, and infrastructure, today announced that the Archimedia Master Player is now called Archimedia Atlas. The name change reflects the solution’s rapid evolution from a reference player and tool kit for master files […]

Archimedia Releases Next-Generation of Its Master Player and Changes Product Name to Archimedia Atlas

PAKEDGE Launches New Firmware Upgrade For C36 Controller – Version 2.10

Hayward, CA – Pakedge Device & Software Inc. has released a new firmware upgrade for its C36 Wireless Access Point (WAP) Controller, Version 2.10. The firmware upgrade contains new features that further the company’s advancements in customer-driven innovation through faster configuration times, menu optimization, bug fixes, and more. Among the key features is a major […]

PAKEDGE Launches New Firmware Upgrade For C36 Controller – Version 2.10

BroadSign International, LLC and Blue Bite Announce Mobile Partnership for Digital Out-of-Home

New York, NY. November 3, 2014. Blue Bite, the Mobile Standard in OOH™, and BroadSign International, LLC, top provider of cloud-based digital signage software, have announced a partnership intended to simplify and enhance the mobile component of digital signage campaigns. As mobile is incorporated into an increasing number of digital signage programs, BroadSign and Blue […]

BroadSign International, LLC and Blue Bite Announce Mobile Partnership for Digital Out-of-Home

Rants and rAVes — Episode 310: Random Stories on rAVe

Gary covers three random products that are featured on rAVe today; listen and find out which three they are! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 310: Random Stories on rAVe

Crestron Introduces Next Generation DigitalMedia Presentation Systems with Built-in 3-Series Control System

Rockleigh, NJ, November 3, 2014 – Crestron announced today it is now shipping its new DMPS3-200-C and DMPS3-300-C all-in-one presentation systems. With a built-in Crestron 3-Series Control System®, these next generation models deliver unprecedented performance and convenience in a network-grade appliance. Faster processing, no programming The DMPS3-200-C and DMPS3-300-C make installation and commissioning easier than […]

Crestron Introduces Next Generation DigitalMedia Presentation Systems with Built-in 3-Series Control System

Harbinger Introduces New LvL Series Mixers

Westlake Village, CA – October 2014… Harbinger, a provider of powerful, affordable sound reinforcement solutions, introduces the new LvL Series of compact mixers. Available in multiple channel configurations, LvL Series mixers offer great sound and exceptional performance at an affordable price. As with all Harbinger gear, LvL Series mixers are designed with quality and attention to […]

Harbinger Introduces New LvL Series Mixers

Eighteen Sound announces new CEO

Reggio Emilia, Italy (2014, October 28th) — Eighteen Sound SRL of Reggio Emilia, Italy, has appointed Pierpaolo Marziali as the new CEO. Mr. Marziali, a native of Macerata, Italy, and a graduate of the Alma Graduate School (Bologna, Italy) with a Master Degree in Finance, has been a member of the Landi Renzo Group since 2008. […]

Eighteen Sound announces new CEO

Biamp Systems’ Tesira and Audia Provide Superior Audio Distribution to New Long Beach Courthouse

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Nov. 3, 2014 — Biamp Systems, a leading provider of innovative, networked media systems, has announced that its Tesira® digital signal processor (DSP)-based media system and Audia® digital audio platform are driving a distributed audio solution for the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse in Long Beach, California. The recently completed 531,000-square-foot structure replaces the previous outdated courthouse. Among the […]

Biamp Systems’ Tesira and Audia Provide Superior Audio Distribution to New Long Beach Courthouse

Premier Ships Transport Cart to Help Move Mounts Around for Rental Applications

Premier Mounts’ is now shipping its Mobile Transport Cart (MTC), which came about as the result of feedback from the rental and staging industry. Users were having problems moving rental signage carts around from room to room on a job. Enter the Premier MTC. The MTC holds up to four TS or TL bases, along […]

Premier Ships Transport Cart to Help Move Mounts Around for Rental Applications

Digital Signage Enabling the Next Generation of Stadiums

By Jeff Hastings CEO, BrightSign A construction boom is happening globally. Professional and collegiate athletic facilities around the world are either being renovated or built new from the ground up. A reported $3.6 billion was spent on stadium works for the World Cup alone. Wikipedia chronicles an extensive list of 75 stadiums currently under construction […]

Digital Signage Enabling the Next Generation of Stadiums

Extron Ships IPCP Pro 250 Control Processor

Extron has already shipping the IPCP Pro 250 IP Link Pro Control Processor – a control processor designed for centralized AV control in small to medium-size applications. As part of the new IP Link Pro Series, Extron says the IPCP Pro 250 is engineered to be faster and more secure in almost every way. It […]

Extron Ships IPCP Pro 250 Control Processor

Miller Outdoor Theatre Takes the Leap to Digital Signage Displays

Near the close of the 2013 Season, Miller Outdoor Theatre, a free-to- the-public outdoor theatre located in Houston, Texas, decided it was time to update its communication processes and provide its patrons with an enhanced entertainment experience. Located in Houston’s Hermann Park, a city known for unannounced tropical weather, Miller’s patrons would often rely on […]

Miller Outdoor Theatre Takes the Leap to Digital Signage Displays

Vienna ATP Open Produces Big Screen Entertainment With Blackmagic Design

Fremont, CA – October 30, 2014 – Blackmagic Design today announced that the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, part of the ATP mens’ tennis tournament, deployed a big screen video production system built featuring the Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K and Teranex 2D Processor to enhance the crowd’s experience at the tournament. Event […]

Vienna ATP Open Produces Big Screen Entertainment With Blackmagic Design

Rubie’s Costume Company and Last Mile Retail Select Videotel’s VP71S5 Solution for Interactive Retail Display

Richmond Hill, New York October 28, 2014 — Rubie’s Costume Company worked with technology consultant firm Last Mile Retail, which recommended Videotel’s VP71 industrial media players combined with Videotel’s new Inter-play Module to create an outstanding responsive retail in-store display system. Rubie’s Costume Company, Inc. in Richmond Hill, New York, designs, manufactures and distributes costumes and […]

Rubie’s Costume Company and Last Mile Retail Select Videotel’s VP71S5 Solution for Interactive Retail Display

Sharp Ships THX Certified 4K TV

Sharp is finally shipping its AQUOS 4K UD27 line — a series of 55” to 70” THX 4K Certified Ultra HD LED TVs — which means they have passed more than 400 picture quality tests (via THX) to ensure that every pixel delivers precisely the scene the direct intended. The AQUOS 4K Ultra HD TVs […]

Sharp Ships THX Certified 4K TV

Fibaro expand virtual device database to incorporate HDanywhere products

Malvern and London (UK), October 31, 2014 — Earlier in 2014, Fibaro launched in the UK with their Home Centre Lite and Home Centre 2 offering homeowners the ability to communicate with and manage up to 230 connected devices using wireless Z-Wave protocol. The allure of Fibaro for homeowners and custom installers is three-fold; the systems […]

Fibaro expand virtual device database to incorporate HDanywhere products

Google and the Security Princess

Meet Google’s Security Princess. From an article published in Elle Magazine in August of this year, the header gives a unique description of her: As Google’s top hacker, Parisa Tabriz thinks like a criminal—and manages the brilliant, wonky guys on her team with the courage and calm of a hostage negotiator. Whoa. Weeks back I […]

Google and the Security Princess

Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS Take to the Stage With DPA Microphones for Summer Concert Series

Alleroed, Denmark. October 31st, 2014: Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS recently concluded their 2014 Sierra Acura Summer Concert Series at the LA County Arboretum to an audience of nearly 5,000 people. DPA microphones was among the star-studded lineup, not only for this concert series but for Feinstein’s additional performances, with its d:facto™ Vocal Microphone and […]

Michael Feinstein and the Pasadena POPS Take to the Stage With DPA Microphones for Summer Concert Series

Extron Now Shipping IPCP Pro 250 High Performance Control Processor

Anaheim, California (October 30, 2014) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the IPCP Pro 250 IP Link Pro Control Processor. The Extron IPCP Pro 250 is a versatile, high-performance control processor designed for centralized AV control in small to medium-size applications. As part of the new IP Link Pro Series, the IPCP Pro 250 is engineered to be […]

Extron Now Shipping IPCP Pro 250 High Performance Control Processor

Sennheiser Encourages Microphone Owners to Petition to the FCC in Light of Impending UHF Spectrum Auction

Old Lyme, Conn., October 29, 2014 — Audio specialist Sennheiser, which continues to file comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in light of the pending spectrum auction now scheduled to take place in early 2016, recently filed a Petition For Reconsideration with the FCC on its Incentive Auction Ruling. The company also encourages microphone […]

Sennheiser Encourages Microphone Owners to Petition to the FCC in Light of Impending UHF Spectrum Auction

Trick or Treat

Picture it: October 31, 1970, just about dark. Joel Rollins is applying some last minute upgrades to his Halloween costume. Dark sweats, red cape — check. But the mask has got to go. A mangled pair of black glasses — better. Deftly, he fashions two letters out of duct tape and smooths them onto his […]

Trick or Treat

Ricky Martin Brings One World Tour To Mexico With Adamson Systems

Mexico City, Mexico (October 2014) – Ricky Martin has sold over 85 million albums and has had 95 platinum records, six number one Billboard albums, six number one hit songs and received too many awards to keep track of. He has performed in more than 60 countries across the globe and is possibly the most […]

Ricky Martin Brings One World Tour To Mexico With Adamson Systems

Pexip Releases Infinity Version 7

OSLO, Norway — Oct. 30, 2014 — Pexip®, a leading innovator in scalable, distributed videoconferencing software, today announced the release of Pexip Infinity 7. This release has been designed to enhance and simplify users’ engagement in visual meetings regardless of device, technology, or videoconferencing environment. Pexip Infinity 7 continues the Pexip promise by enhancing the user experience for […]

Pexip Releases Infinity Version 7

Smart TVs and How AV Pros Need To Be Smarter Still

I loathe the word “convergence.” For nearly two decades, it’s been a byword that has been beaten to death. Yet for the longest time it was also a word that didn’t deliver the goods: so much talk about convergence, with little to show for it. I’m willing to admit that it’s changed over time and […]

Smart TVs and How AV Pros Need To Be Smarter Still

X2O Media Launches Major Upgrade to HTML5-Based X2O Platform

MONTREAL — Oct. 30, 2014 — X2O Media, a leading provider of real-time visual communications solutions, today announced the release of X2O platform version 5.5. Designed to streamline the content management workflow dramatically, the company’s newest release significantly simplifies the creation and management of media-rich channels for playout on any screen including digital displays, videowalls, tablets and smartphones. […]

X2O Media Launches Major Upgrade to HTML5-Based X2O Platform

Christie Projection Mapping Honors Beijing Folk Hero

BEIJING – (October 30, 2014) – Christie®, a global leader in visual display solutions, together with its Chinese partner Wincomn Technology, assisted the Jangar Culture & Arts Palace to present an engaging 360-degree projection display to honor Jangar, one of the most respected Mongolian folk heroes. Located in the Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County in China’s […]

Christie Projection Mapping Honors Beijing Folk Hero

Last Call Studio bolsters ROI with optimized digital messaging

Last Call Studio (LCS) was looking to enhance its in-store experience by integrating digital signage into its strategy. But before making the jump, LCS wanted to be sure that they were getting a bang for their buck, and looked to Scala for a solution. Analytics and results In a review of analytics, it was found […]

Last Call Studio bolsters ROI with optimized digital messaging

ClearOne Promotes Rick Stanley to Vice President

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (October 30, 2014) – ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) announced that Rick Stanley has been appointed as Vice President of Sales for Pro Voice and AV Distribution for North and Central America. Stanley joined ClearOne in July 2013 from Muzak where he served as senior design consultant for the systems integration division. Stanley […]

ClearOne Promotes Rick Stanley to Vice President

InfoComm MEA Attendance up 12 Percent

With the Middle East and Africa’s audiovisual market one of the fastest-growing in the world, the fourth InfoComm MEA attracted 14,233 visitors, 12 percent higher compared to the same time frame as last year. InfoComm MEA 2014, the region’s leading trade exhibition and summit on the audiovisual market, was held under the theme of “See. […]

InfoComm MEA Attendance up 12 Percent

ClearOne Promotes Rick Stanley to Vice President of Sales for Pro Voice and AV Distribution

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) announced that Rick Stanley has been appointed as Vice President of Sales for Pro Voice and AV Distribution for North and Central America. Stanley joined ClearOne in July 2013 from Muzak where he served as senior design consultant for the systems integration division. Stanley […]

ClearOne Promotes Rick Stanley to Vice President of Sales for Pro Voice and AV Distribution