InFocus launched three new projectors today that are specified at 4,000 lumens or more but all of them cost less than $1,000 US. Wow! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
InFocus Corporation just broke the sub-$1,000 price point in ultra-bright IN3130a network projectors. Spec’d with up to 4,500 lumens, the IN3134a, IN3136a and IN3138HDa are all one-chip DLPs that are priced below $1,000 at $849, $949 and $999, respectively. The IN3136a is spec’d as a widescreen WXGA (1366×768) resolution with 4,500 lumens. The IN3134a is spec’d […]
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Nov. 13, 2014 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, today announced that BBC Scotland used a Riedel Artist digital matrix intercom system along with the broadcaster’s most extensive IP deployment to date to support communications for its Scottish Referendum broadcast. By augmenting and expanding the building-wide Riedel system […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Nov. 11, 2014 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, today announced that the company has made significant investments in Encoding.com, the world’s largest video transcoding service, and VJU, one of the first companies to provide cloud-enabled playout solutions to the broadcast and pay-TV industries. Having a financial […]
Crestron’s new Six Zone “Plus Two” Amplifier (C2N-AMP-6X100) is now shipping. Designed specifically for mid-size home systems, the C2N-AMP-6X100 has 12 inputs, four stereo-line outputs, Ethernet connectivity and pre-amp controls. Each room output on the C2N-AMP-6X100 is capable of 100 watts for each of the six amplified zones. That’s 50 Watts per channel at 8 […]
To support its portfolio of highly durable, ultra-large format projected capacitive (p-cap) touch sensing products; Zytronic has further strengthened its touch controller range. The ZXY110 is a high performance touch controller which is the next generation improvement over the widely accepted ZXY100, utilizing a 32-bit ARM® Cortex® M4 processor capable of running at speeds of […]
AudioControl is shipping its new range of HDBaseT extenders including the HDBT-S1 Sender and the HDBT-R1 Receiver. Both are sold independently or combined into a complete set-package called the HDBT-SR1. Capable of extending HDMI signals to 70 meters over a single CAT5e/CAT 6 cable, they are HDBaseT certified for up to 4K (@30Hz) resolutions, as […]
Anaheim, California – rp Visual Solutions recently added Steven Pedroza in the position of Architectural Solutions Specialist. Steven comes to RPV with 17 years of AV Industry experience in providing solutions. “We’re thrilled to bring Steven to our team”, says President Randy Pagnan. “Steven’s experience with challenging mounting projects makes him a natural fit for […]
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2014) —Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. today announces its vice president of marketing, services and solutions, Bill Melo has been appointed chief marketing executive. In addition to his current responsibility of managing product marketing, strategic software and platform development, marketing communications and marketing operations, the company’s veteran leader will now take on a […]
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Nov. 13, 2014 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and the No. 1-selling projector brand powered by TI DLP® technology in The Americas(1), today introduced the newest addition to its stunning, high-brightness Colorific™ professional and home theater projector lineup: the HC1200. BenQ’s new HC1200 is purpose-built to follow the sRGB (standard […]
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Nov. 13, 2014 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is pleased to announce that Scott Kelley is joining the company as vice president of sales and marketing. In his new position, Kelley will be responsible for RTI’s global sales and marketing organization, with a focus on growing RTI to the next level and driving increased brand awareness […]
Rockleigh, NJ, November 13, 2014 – Crestron announced today that the new 6-Zone “Plus Two” Amplifier (C2N-AMP-6X100) is now shipping. Designed specifically for mid-size systems, the C2N-AMP-6X100 combines features from the CNX-PAD8 and Adagio® Audio Expander (AAE) to deliver an amazingly flexible solution for whole-home audio distribution. With 12 inputs, 4 stereo-line outputs, Ethernet connectivity, […]
Anaheim, California (November 12, 2014) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the new FOX II RS 104, a four port RS-232 inserter for long-haul transmission of control signals to remote source and destination equipment over fiber optic cabling. Each port provides a bidirectional fiber optic connection to an Extron FOX II or FOX Series transmitter or receiver for the Ethernet […]
TFT LCD panel suppliers are expanding their business plans this year, as the market demand for key applications grows. According to the latest DisplaySearch Quarterly Large-Area TFT Panel Shipment Report, TFT panel suppliers are forecast to ship 718 million large area (9” and larger) panels in 2014, 3 percent Y/Y growth. Some panel price increases […]
Extreme Networks and AVnu Alliance are announcing a new series of AVnu-certified AVB switches. The Extreme Networks Summit X460 Series of stackable switches has passed all testing for certification and will now bear the AVnu-certified Logo. AVnu Alliance says they have built comprehensive testing requirements for products based on the market requirements and they claim […]
Las Vegas, NV — November 12, 2014 Videotel Digital has announced that Caesars Entertainment Corporation is using the company’s VP71 industrial digital signage media players to enhance the excitement and ambience that draw visitors from around the world. The iconic Shadow Bar Las Vegas is using Videotel looping media players for shadow and logo animated sign projection, […]
Just because we have 80-inch monitors doesn’t mean they should be used instead of large screen projectors. Listen to my podcast today I’ll tell you why. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
Kortrijk, Belgium, 12 November 2014 — Building on a rich legacy of 4K projection in its digital cinema division, Barco healthcare is now taking the lead in bringing 4K imaging to the digital operating room. The company is working closely with key medical imaging companies as well as some of the industry’s best-known 4K experts. […]
Armonk, NY. November 12, 2014 – Autonomic, makers of the finest whole-house music systems, has announced the availability of an enhanced feature set for their MMS-2A and MMS-5A music players including compatibility with web-based music service Deezer, an amazing new Snapshot feature along with enhanced playlist management and new Mirage Media synchronization software for Windows. […]
IRVINE, Calif. — Nov. 5, 2014 — Sonnet Technologies today announced that its rugged and portable Fusion™ F3 two-drive RAID storage system is enabling a live recording workflow for OneRepublic’s current “Native” tour. With the ability to store up to 6TB of content on dual shock-isolated hard drives, the Fusion F3 reliably captures more than […]
Hosa Technology’s new Hosa Pro line of cables are designed to make the process of interfacing consumer audio products with professional equipment easier. With Hosa Pro Breakouts, any consumer audio product equipped with a stereo minijack output can be interfaced with professional units with quarter-inch Tip/Sleeve, XLR, or even RCA connectors. Hosa Pro Breakouts are […]
AmpliVox Sound Systems has unveiled major upgrades to over 15 of its integrated multimedia lectern products, now equipping them with 150-watt digital amplifiers. An upgrade from the 50-watt amps in previous models, each lectern also includes new connectivity and control features. In addition, the lecterns are now integrated with Bluetooth audio streaming capability from a […]
DiGiCo has an iPhone/iPad App for its SD Range that allows users to take advantage of both Apple and DiGiCo’s touch screen technology. This application takes the existing feature set and presents it in a new way to take advantage of the extra screen. This allows engineers to implement very specific functions dedicated for FOH […]
dnp Denmark has launched what it’s calling the Supernova XL — the world’s largest optical front projection screen available as a single screen solution. With an image area of up to 5.3×3 meters (that’s a 240” diagonal 16:9 screen, by the way), the Supernova XL Screen is designed to be rolled up during transportation. The […]
Huntsville, Alabama – Nov. 11, 2014 – PESA, a leading designer and manufacturer of professional audio and video distribution solutions, will demonstrate its new PESA Live streaming app for iOS and Android smart devices, PESA Xstream family of streaming appliances, live production programmable remote control panels, and Cheetah 4K routers and field upgrade kits at […]
BYOD is a network-intensive way of connecting devices to projectors and monitors in the AV world. But we didn’t invent the term date term it’s an IT term and strategy. Did you know? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 11, 2014 – Visix, Inc. has released their new AxisTV Conference application as part of AxisTV v.8.5.1 – the latest version of their flagship digital signage software. AxisTV Conference broadens AxisTV’s event data integration capabilities while adding support for additional event management systems and MeetingMinder™ meeting room signs. “This is the […]
Orange County, CA -November, 2014…Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of PacificAV as the company’s new representatives for the Southern California region. Based in Oceanside, CA, PacificAV is a leading rep firm run by industry veteran Scott Wrege, specializing in Pro Audio and Installed A/V. PacificAV will represent Renkus-Heinz in Southern California and Southern Nevada. “We’re […]
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) has introduced a new two-way driver for eGauge Systems products. Developed by RTI, the driver allows installers to integrate the eGauge 3 Series and eGauge2 electric energy meters into an RTI control system, giving real-time measurements of a building’s electrical consumption. The new driver allows customers to use eGauge solutions to […]
elevate DIGITAL will expand its presence in Nevada as part of a $4 million funding led by Advantage Capital Partners in conjunction with the company’s first tranche of Series B funding. elevate will open an office in Las Vegas, its third office company wide, creating approximately 17 new jobs and expanding their capabilities within the […]
Alleroed, Denmark, November 10th, 2014: DPA’s new d:screet™ Omnidirectional Necklace Microphone is to feature in the Innovation Zone at the forthcoming EIBTM Global Meetings and Events Expo after it was recognised as a ground-breaking product by an independent jury appointed by the EIBTM. EIBTM takes place in Barcelona from November 18-20, 2014. The Meeting Design […]
