Elite Screens has debuted a free-standing 4’H x 10’W whiteboard and projection screen – the WB4X10HW. It is designed for use with short throw projectors while serving a dual purpose as a magnetic dry-erase instructional whiteboard. Its mobile (on casters) with a free-standing mount (ZWBMS-4X10) attaches quickly to form a stable upright display. Of course, […]

Fusion Research has announced the release of a new driver for its Ovation products. This driver takes advantage of the new Listen features available in the Control4 OS 2.6 software including the ability to place streaming apps directly on the ‘Listen’ home page of a Control4 system. Search, favorites (stations, playlists, etc.) and Pandora thumbs […]

TASCAM’s DR-10C series recorders connect to your lavaliere microphone to create a compact recording system that fits on a belt pack. Two versions are available: the DR-10CL for Lectrosonics mics and DR-10CS for Sennheiser microphones. Additionally, option kits are available for Shure (AK-DR10CH) and Sony/RAMSA (AK-DR10CR). The DR-10CL & CS recorders have both inputs and […]

An icon of 1970s music scene was the Neumann U 47 fet microphone. As the transistorized successor of the U 47, it permitted the processing of very high sound pressure levels for the first time, for instance allowing positioning directly in front of loud amps. Due to this feature, and the capsule sound derived from […]

Here’s what you missed this week. Each week we wrap-up the top stories we think deserve a second look. Blogger Mark Coxon tackles 4K with the NFL’s RedZone, Corey Moss writes a blog featuring Christie Digital’s Powerwall, we tell you why design is so important in digital signage and more! If you think we missed […]

Kortrijk, Belgium, 10 October – Digital cinema leader Barco and the Kinepolis group are proud to launch yet another European première together. From today onwards, Belgian moviegoers can immerse themselves fully into the world of Fox’s new release, ‘The Maze Runner’, thanks to the brand-new, panoramic Barco Escape theater configuration at Kinepolis Antwerp and Brussels. […]

At InfoComm, FSR debuted a set of color-coded (black, blue, red, and yellow) cable retractors (for HDMI) that are designed specifically to integrate its  HuddleVu HV-T6 (6″ 4-user table box) and HV-T3 (3″ single user table box) as well as the T6 and T6-Flex table boxes. The cables are simply pulled by the user and […]

Anaheim, California (October 9, 2014) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the MLC 55 RSand MLC 55 RS VC. These economical, easy-to-use MediaLink controllers are used for common AV functions such as power, input selection, and volume in single display applications. They feature a sleek new look, with redesigned backlit buttons and magnetically-attached […]

Ventura, CA, October 9, 2014 – Powersoft, a world-leading manufacturer of professional power amplifiers, announced the launch of Armonía Pro Audio Suite 2.5.0™. Since the first software edition was released in 2009, Armonía Pro Audio Suite™ has gained a reputation as a powerful solution that helps audio professionals significantly improve sonic performance and system reliability […]

Year-over-year large-format commercial LCD display shipments in the United States have increased for eight consecutive quarters. According to the latest NPD DisplaySearch Monthly Large Format Commercial Displays Sell Through Report, despite pressure from consumer televisions, hybrid displays, and other lower cost display alternatives, sell-through of commercial LCD displays has continued to increase modestly. Sell-through of […]

Extron is shipping its new MLC 55 RS and MLC 55 RS VC MediaLink controllers with functions such as power, input selection, and volume in single-display applications. They feature a new look, with redesigned back-lit buttons and magnetically-attached face plates that hide the mounting screws and configuration ports, giving the controllers a refined, uncluttered appearance. […]

ClearOne has released five new models of digital wireless microphones for use within the member countries of the European Union. These new mics comply with new European telecommunications regulations. ClearOne’s digital wireless microphones are ideal for both conferencing and live performance applications with any DSP mixer. They are optimized to work with ClearOne CONVERGE Pro […]

By Kelly Eisel Marketing Copywriter, Industry Weapon Your digital signage is finally ready to go and your content management system is stocked full of content. Unfortunately, your self-celebration is quickly silenced by the lack of audience engagement. In fact, no one seems to notice the signs at all. What gives? If you’re like the vast […]

Rockleigh, NJ, October 8, 2014 − It just got easier for architects, lighting designers, and engineers to incorporate Crestron products in their system designs. Crestron today announced that all-new Revit® files are now available on the Autodesk Seek website for many of its lighting control products including sensors, dimming and switching enclosures, and touch screens. […]

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Tim McInerney, director of product marketing at Savant, speaks with host Johnny Mota about home automation, the company’s new app that allows the home owner/end user to make his own program changes without the programmer. They also discuss some big investors, a new CEO and and few other big announcements. All this and more on […]

The Smart Building Conference — a joint venture of InfoComm International and CEDIA — will expand significantly in the coming months with the staging of four events addressing some of Europe’s most energetic markets for audiovisual technology and systems integration. Conference organizer Integrated Systems Events, the company responsible for the globally acclaimed ISE trade show, […]

InFocus Corporation has launched LiteShow 4, its latest adapter that wirelessly connects digital content from computers and mobile devices to nearly any projector or display. LiteShow 4 adds 1080p compatibility, HDMI connectivity and  presentation from mobile devices with the MirrorOp app. You can connect LiteShow 4 to any projector or display with a VGA or […]

Is the soft-codec going to kill the hardware codec? And if so, will Polycom notice before it’s too late? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rockleigh, NJ, October 8, 2014 – Crestron recently opened a new regional office in Dubai, one of the fastest growing regions for building controls. The new office features a Customer Experience Centre and large training classrooms to accommodate professional development coursework to meet the ever-increasing demand for building systems and skilled integrators in the region. […]

Fairfield, NJ––Middle Atlantic Products has appointed Marco Colindres as Regional Sales Manager for the Western Region. Colindres’ territory includes the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, Northern Nevada, and the Rocky Mountains (Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico) for all market segments. With extensive sales and marketing experience in the CE, Custom Install and Commercial markets […]

DVIGear’s new line of High Resolution DisplayPort Copper Cables transport DisplayPort signals with bit rates up to 21.6 Gbps. over cable lengths of up to 15 meters (approximately 50 feet). These cables support uncompressed DisplayPort resolutions up to 4096×2160 / 60 Hz. Long distance transport of high resolution DisplayPort signals over copper cables must overcome […]

For years, I have been touting the advantages of getting your AV equipment on the network. I think I was one of the first people to use RoomView, certainly one of the first amongst the colleagues I regularly speak with. Yet, all this time I was missing out on a huge benefit of RoomView and […]

Sanus’s new WSS2 speaker stands are designed to be floor-stands for the SONOS PLAY:1 and PLAY:3 speakers. They position the speakers at the speaker manufacturer’s recommended angle for accurate dispersion and securely support the speaker for optimum bass response. The column and base have wire channels to make the cables disappear. This product is sold […]

Apogee Electronics’ new Ensemble is a 30×34 Thunderbolt 2 audio interface. Using Intel’s Thunderbolt technology, Ensemble provides everything you need to record, edit, mix and master professional quality audio on your Mac using Logic Pro, Pro Tools or any Core Audio based DAW. At 1.1 milliseconds, Ensemble offers the lowest round-trip latency performance available in […]

Adding to One Room – One Cable™, Aurora announces two new in-wall HDMI Output versions of their award winning In-Wall HDBaseT product line. The DXW-2-RX series comes in a 230ft and 330/600ft extended version (DXW-2-RX1 & DXW-2E-RX2). The new wall-plates allow installers to offer a clean install behind the monitor without exposed wires and bulky […]

Washington, D.C. – October 1, 2014 – HARMAN’s AMX announced that it is the only conference room control and switching solution listed on the US Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL). Passing US Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) testing and placement on the APL confirms the US Department of […]

This September marks the 40th year anniversary for Comprehensive Cable and Connectivity Company. In 1974, the professional audio visual market was just emerging and the new small businesses across the country known then as “audio visual dealers” had a problem:  Whom do they go to get the connectivity, accessories and supplies they need for the […]

Not every digital signage install requires a media player. Have you thought about using looping DVD players in some installs? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Sydney, Australia – September 2014….EFTM is a popular Australian online magazine covering a wide range of Lifestyle topics, from automotive news and reviews to technology, entertainment, fitness, and more. The site, run by tech devotees Trevor Long and Chris Bowen, and reaches more than 45,000 readers a month. Updated regularly, EFTM delivers news, features, and […]