By Arthur Berman DisplayDaily The title of this Display Daily article is drawn from the text of a recent publication entitled “Stereoscopic 3D displays and human performance: A comprehensive review.” To produce an answer to the question in the title, the authors “reviewed the body of literature concerning the performance implications of stereoscopic 3D (S3D) […]

Ahead of CES, Samsung has announced that it has added “finger gesture” technology to its Smart TV line up, which will allow users to change the TV channel, adjust the volume, as well as find and select what they want to watch using  just their fingers. By motioning counterclockwise, they can also go back to […]

At CES next month, LG will introduce a new wireless audio system (the NP8740) that runs on mesh network technology, which uses dual band Wi-Fi (2.5/5GHz). The speakers can be set up in any combination of rooms, connecting an entire house or a single room. The network makes it possible for users to play a […]

Rick Murphy of IntegrationPros.org talks with Johnny about this tight-knit organization (forum) of integrators and a new project he’s about to embark on: He is about to tour the U.S. to visit manufacturers in AV industry and in order to tell the made-in-America story for our fellow integrators. All this and more on this episode […]

Following this week’s AV news, Joel asks Gary Kayye to join him in wrapping up the AV news for the year, and in taking a brief look ahead at what’s in store for 2014. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

At ISE, Kramer will introduce the first model in its new professional and events range, the VP-794, which is the first product to come out of its recent partnership with Calibre UK. The VP-794 multi-input scaler is designed for scaling, scan conversation, professional edge-blend and warping of video content on to projection and LED video […]

Christie will introduce at ISE 2014 in Amsterdam a new series of 1-chip DLP projectors with the new Christie Q Series. The Christie Q Series 1-chip DLP platform has brightness options ranging from 8,500 to 10,000 lumens and XGA, WXGA and WUXGA resolutions. These projectors are designed for rental and staging applications, such as concerts or […]

European screen manufacturer Projecta will introduce at ISE 2014 a new leaf-shaped case of the Elpro Concept, which replaces the square Elpro box design and offer a stylish solution for design-sensitive installations. This is an elegant solution for when the case of the projection screen cannot be installed into the ceiling. The Elpro Concept is […]

I don’t know many guys — or gals, for that matter — who do not appreciate the artistic beauty and scientific precision of a Ferrari. They’re elegant machines that, over the years, have captured our imagination. They represent the pinnacle of automotive engineering and have resisted the gravitational pull of mere cars to achieve the […]

There are those who say that the greatest curse is remembering. Occasionally, I’ll go back into the archive on my hard drives of AV articles I’ve written in years past and browse. And I cringe when I read stories and editorials I wrote where, with the perspective of time, I can see that I was […]

One need not envision a distant future of me-too products and companies vying for market sales when considering the future of the AVL industry. Our future is upon us and the end of features and benefits has already slipped past, like a buoy fading with the Doppler effect of time on the sea of sameness. […]

We’ve decided to begin a weekly wrap-up series where we give you a second look at important news from the past week. Click on each link to read the story. Enjoy! Post by rAVe.

This year, like last year, we put together a year in review video. 2013 was an exciting year for the audiovisual industry and we take a look back through this three minute video! Check out the video here!  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Extron Electronics is now shipping the XTP T UWP 302, a two-input XTP wallplate transmitter that provides the convenience of connecting local source devices at a wall or other locations including a lectern or floor box. This XTP transmitter mounts into a standard three-gang junction box, and sends HDMI or RGBHV video, audio and control […]

By Kevin Christopherson NEC Display For those of us who remember a world before the Internet, and even those who remember when the cool factor about mobile phones was you could make or receive calls when you weren’t near a landline, technology is generally viewed as a means to an end. Not so for the […]

The average size of LCD TVs is on the rise, a trend that continues to be a driving force in global TFT LCD flat-panel-display (FPD) demand. According to the NPD DisplaySearch Quarterly Worldwide FPD Shipment and Forecast Report, growth in TFT LCD area demand will increase 9 percent, from 141 million m² in 2013 to […]

Minneapolis, MN, December 19, 2013 Alpha Video is pleased to announce that Chad Maxa, Director of Technology at Intermediate District 287, has been selected as the 2013 Outstanding Minnesota High School AV/Media Coordinator. Intermediate District 287 is a consortium of 12 west metro school districts offering programs and services to meet the unique learning needs of […]

Anaheim, California (December 2013) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the XTP T UWP 302, a two-input XTP wallplate transmitter that provides the convenience of connecting local source devices at a wall or other locations including a lectern or floor box. This XTP transmitter mounts into a standard three-gang junction box, and sends HDMI […]

Anaheim, California (December 2013) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the XTP T VGA, a universal XTP transmitter that sends multi-format analog video, audio, bidirectional RS-232 and IR control, and Ethernet up to 330 feet (100 m) over a single CATx cable. The transmitter digitizes incoming analog formats, providing signal extension of RGBHV, HD component […]

Rockleigh, NJ, December 19, 2013 – Crestron celebrated the opening of its new Experience Center in Flower Mound, TX last week with more than 150 guests that included Crestron dealers, consultants, architects, builders, interior designers, lighting designers and specifiers, electrical contractors, vendor partners, media, and local government officials. The Southwest Texas location adds another showcase facility […]

RICHARDSON, Texas – December 19, 2013 – AMX ®  is pleased to announce that Michael Carter was recently elected to the 2014 – 2015 InfoComm International® Board of Directors. InfoComm International is a leading international trade association that represents professional audiovisual and information communications industries. As Director of Integrated Building Solutions at AMX, Mike Carter leads […]

Farnborough, England – December 18, 2013 – AVI-SPL, the world’s leading video communications provider, is pleased to announce it’s become a fully-certified Crestron RL™ partner in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Crestron RL is based on Microsoft® Lync® 2013®, a popular and powerful server-based collaboration application that many companies already use on a daily basis. Lync enables video, […]

To say that the AV industry is in the blood of John Pidgeon, president of Draper, Inc. is an understatement. He got into the industry simply by being born. Draper is a family business through and through. It was established 111 years ago by Pidgeon’s great grandfather, Luther Draper. It’s been managed, in turn, by […]

Integrated Systems Events announced this week that Dr. Dirk Schlesinger, the global lead for manufacturing industries of Cisco Consulting Services, will present the opening keynote address of ISE 2014. Schlesinger’s address, “Kick-Starting the Market for Building Automation,” will give attendees an exclusive insight into how a new cross-industry initiative set up by Cisco, ABB, Bosch […]

By Tanya Williams Business Development Manager, Prendi As the biggest sales period of the year, every retailer needs to get smarter about how they maximize sales and about turning as many one-off Christmas customers into fans for life. The holiday period is not just about the short-term sales but also the long-term potential to turn […]

My title of these trends has changed this year to reflect the industry morphing into something new, something connected to the digital consumer… for all screens are part of the continuity of marketing messages including the increasingly powerful pocket screen. As I reflect on last year’s predictions, (you can see here) it struck me how […]

NEC Display Solutions has just launched the V423-TM display to its Touch-Integrated V Series portfolio. Within the display’s bezel is an integrated, low-profile, four-camera optical-imaging technology that allows for up to four simultaneous touches. The native 1080p (1920×1080) LED-backlit LCD is spec’d at 430 cd/m2 (maximum brightness) and 1300:1 contrast ratio. Inputs include DisplayPort, HDMI […]

We’ve had a documentary film crew following us around for the past couple of months (we’ll pass along their documentary video when it’s done) and we’re using some of the footage in our Year-in-Review video for 2013. We hope you enjoy it — it’s only three minutes long and your company might just be featured!

Northbrook, IL: December 2013 — Auctions take place in perhaps the most diverse range of settings possible. From hushed art galleries to elegant charity dinners to dusty cattleyards, auctioneers orchestrate the sale of goods for the highest possible price through their power to generate interest and enthusiasm amongst potential bidders. To help accomplish that goal, AmpliVox […]

NEC Display Solutions’ new MD302C4 LCD is a 2560×1600 native resolution widescreen display for diagnostic review applications in healthcare organizations. The 4-megapixel, 30-inch display with IPS panel is designed to provide precise color reproduction and wide viewing angles and is spec’d at 180 cd/m2 of calibrated brightness and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Factory-calibrated uniformity control […]

ILSAN, South Korea — Megabox is a chain of 58 South Korean movie theaters known for its commitment to leading-edge cinema technology. Moviegoers who attend the Ilsan, Baeksuk Megabox Theater will now be treated to the newest advancement in movie theater sound, thanks to the theater’s recently-installed Dolby Atmos™ surround sound system featuring HARMAN’s JBL […]

The new Meyer Sound Galileo Callisto 616 AES primary array processor is a designed for driving and aligning Meyer Sound loudspeaker array systems. The 2U, rack-mounted Callisto 616 AES includes six inputs, 16 digital outputs with eight mirrored analog outputs, and a full digital matrix processor. Working in tandem with the Compass control software, Callisto […]