MIAMI, FL, June 20, 2013 – Herman (www.HermanProAV.com), the leading provider of AV products, procurement services and labor resources to systems integrators in the commercial AV and broadcast industries, is proud to announce that Belden is the recipient of the “Herman Vendor of the Year Award,” presented at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando. Belden was selected for […]

SAN JOSE, Calif. — June 20, 2013 — Atlona® today announced that the company’s President and CEO, Ilya Khayn, has been recognized with a 2013 InfoComm Young AV Professional Award. Created to acknowledge current InfoComm members less than 35 years of age who have achieved outstanding success in the AV industry, the award recognizes Khayn’s professional success and industry achievements […]

Digital Arts in New York City recently installed a new Meyer Sound cinema monitoring system in its new post-production theatre. The system has already been used on such projects as Woody Allen’s forthcoming film “Blue Jasmine,” and the recent HBO movie “Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream.” “With our new mix stage, we decided to […]

Anaheim, California (June 19, 2013) – Extron Electronics is proud to announce the opening of a product demonstration and training facility in New York City. At the heart of the new facility in mid-town Manhattan is a large demonstration room, showcasing the latest Extron products and technologies. Hands-on stations let guests experience live demonstrations of video […]

Today’s New York Times (NYT) featured the founder of the AV industry’s largest AV design firm, Fred Shen. Shen started Shen Milsom & Wilke in 1986 and he plans to retire and turn over the reigns to his son, Thomas, by the end of 2016. It’s a great profile of the founder, as well as […]

You read that headline right, Duke Energy is coming after the AV market – not directly, but indirectly. Listen to my podcast and hear how. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

At InfoComm, Middle Atlantic debuted its new Reference Series Lectern line that’s aimed at AV integrators and helping them speed up integration and reduces the effects of transit damage by shipping the outer wood surfaces separately from the internal rack structure. Each lectern features a fully customizable Presenter’s Panel that can be designed with cutouts […]

And the saga continues in my quest to decide whether or not we are canceling cable at the end of July (when our contract with Schmime Schwarner Schmamble is up). It was announced today that the Watch ESPN and HBO Go apps have been integrated into the latest Apple TV update! I’ve mentioned before that […]

JVC Professional Products is shipping this month its new PS-840UD Professional Series ProVérité and RS‑840UD Reference Series 4K 84-inch LCD monitors. Both models offer native screen resolution of 3840×2160 (4K), as well as 60p input and display capability for professional sports and other high-speed content. Both models are designed for custom installations where high resolution […]

San Diego, CA (June 19, 2013)—Positive Grid (www.positivegrid.com), the developers of JamUp Pro XT for iOS, announce a major update to its rockin’ Guitar/Bass iPad and iPhone Amp-Effect Processor. JamUp Pro XT 2.4 features the 12 Metal Signature Model Pack—a collaboration with three metal masters: guitarists Jeff Loomis (Nevermore), Ola Englund (Six Feet Under, Feared) […]

Kramer Electronics announced the VP-425 digital scaler for computer graphics video and component HDTV signals at InfoComm 2013. The Kramer VP-425 up- or down-scales the PC or component video input and embeds the stereo audio into the HDMI output. The VP-425 is HDTV compatible and features a non−HDCP encrypted HDMI or DVI output signal on […]

Leon’s Horizon Interactive Series, intended for telepresence and videoconferencing systems in corporate environments, are optimized for vocal clarity and a wide sound stage, giving the sense of different people in different places. The Horizon Interactive Personal Unit speakers (for single displays) and Multi-Display speakers (for any number of panels) combine sound and HD video all […]

Panasonic has launched a new line of plasma-based interactive displays that integrate whiteboard-style collaborative functions with pen-touch capabilities via an Electronic Pen System that detects and displays the input device’s position from the light emitted from the display. The system allows up to four pens to be used simultaneously for actions such as written annotation, […]

Crimson AV’s new AU42 and AU65 ultra-thin articulating AV mounts aimed at the ProAV and Healthcare markets. Securely holding flat panel displays a mere 1.09” from the wall when retracted and a full 21″ when fully extended, the flagship AU65 model claims to be the world’s lowest profile swing arm mount. Two models are included […]

6/19/2013 Moscow, Russian Federation — BEHRINGER continues to take their innovative EUROCOM install series directly to integrators and consultants through a global series of events including the vibrant capital of the Russian Federation, Moscow. Held in close proximity to the NAMM/Musikmesse Russia show the event attracted guests from across the vast country. The seminar presentation […]

Innovative Electronic Designs (IED) has released the IED1544BAS backup amplifier switch. The IED1544BAS offers four independent channels of backup amplifier switching for 4Ω, 8Ω, 70.7V or 100V speaker lines up to 500 watts per channel. This unit can be used with any amplifier system that provides dry contact closures for fault conditions. The unit is […]

Panasonic’s newest single-chip DLPs are all part of the PT-DZ870U Series. The line includes the 8,500-lumen PT-DZ870UK, spec’d to be the industry’s brightest WUXGA (1920×1200) 1-Chip DLP projector; the 8500-lumen, WXGA (1280×768) resolution PT-DW830U; and the 10,000-lumen, XGA (1024×768) resolution PT-DX100U. The entire PT-DZ870 Series uses a new 420-watt, dual-lamp system. All models are specified […]

ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO—JUNE 19, 2013—The long-awaited BC2 automation controller from BitWise Controls shipped out to dealers this week. Many of those who had placed pre-orders did so when news of the prototype was first released. What made the BC2 such an attractive controller? BitWise Controls designed it to provide the full processing power of a BC1 […]

ViewSonic unveiled a brand new super thin ePoster at InfoComm in the form of a 42″ full HD (1920×1080). The ep4220 is designed for retail or information signage and features a unique and stylized ID design, due to the slim LED panel technology with an edge-to-edge glass faceplate and slim curved styling. Integrated with a […]

Designed to be used with the new HDL 10-A D-Line array, positioned between the SUB 8003-AS and SUB 8006-AS,  the new RCF SUB 8004-AS includes the ability to be flown vertically to match the footprint of the HDL 10-A, but turn it horizontally and it can be flown above the HDL 10-A. In addition, RCF […]

Panasonic’s newest LCD display, the LFX6, is designed for outdoor digital signage applications. The 47-inch TH-47LFX6U is spec’d at 1,000 cd/m2  of brightness — even in direct sunlight — and is rated at IP44-level dust and water resistance. The LFX6 is designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions such as heat, humidity, extreme cold and […]

ViewSonic Corp launched the Pro10100 projector at InfoComm aiming it at theaters, museums, auditoriums, lecture halls and houses of worship. Offering 6,000 lumens, XGA (1024×768) resolution 3-chip DLP projector features interchangeable lens options, motorized zoom and focus with powered vertical and horizontal lens-shift functions, network management capability and supports 24/7 continuous use. Optional features include […]

Scala Enterprise is now available for download. This latest release of the Scala Digital Signage Software Suite includes: Four easy steps to publish engaging digital content Creating amazing interactive and dynamic content with HTML5 Improve your ROI with more affordable Android player options Create business opportunities and customize for your unique needs with enhanced APIs […]

Leon’s Horizon Commercial Series speakers are hand-crafted and built-to-order to match the exact width and finish of any flat-panel display. Combining left, center and right channels all in one cabinet, the Horizon Commercial Series revolutionizes the audio experience for video applications. From the 1.5″ deep Horizon 250-UT to the 120″ wide Horizon OS, the Horizon […]

Exton, PA, June 18, 2013 – Scala is excited to announce Scala Enterprise is now available for download. This latest release of the Scala Digital Signage Software Suite comes loaded with benefits and new features: Only 4 easy steps to publish engaging digital content Creating amazing interactive and dynamic content with HTML5 Improve your ROI […]

I took a picture of the new Sony 4K OLED display at the Sony booth and you’d have thought I had tried to steal something. Someone from Sony Japan quickly come over to me and asked me to delete my photo as they weren’t allowing any pics to be taken of the super-secret 55″ OLED-based […]

At last week’s InfoComm, Texas Instruments unveiled new technology advancements that will make seamless interactivity a reality for projection and display. DLP’s multitouch technology prototype claims to let customers turn any surface into a fully interactive touch screen for multiple users. “It’s no longer enough to be able to simply view content, consumers expect to […]

Tokyo, Japan − (19th June 2013) – Christie® today introduced the Christie Mirage 4K25 and Christie Mirage 4K35  projectors for 3D applications for advanced visualisation in automotive, location-based entertainment, government, military, oil and gas and more. These new 3-chip DLP® projectors, anchored by the new Christie TruLife™ electronics platform with proprietary 1.2 Gigapixel per second, floating […]

Panasonic’s new PT-CW330 Series of ultra short-throw projectors includes the PT-CW330U, PT-CW240U, PT-CX300U as well as two interactive models that have dual pen capabilities, the PT-CW331RU and PT-CX301RU. All of these projectors are well suited for a host of applications where space is limited and high image quality is critical, including classroom lectures, corporate presentations, […]

The Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association has announced the addition of key players in the home entertainment market as WiSA members. The WiSA Association is an industry group dedicated to bringing reliable, high-performance, interoperable, wireless, surround sound audio products to the home theater market. Joining the Association to advance its mission are Onkyo Corporation, […]

RCF has extended its NX modular series of rental and installed products with a new professional two-way active sound column. The NX L24-A contains four 6-inch drivers and a 2.5-inch voice coil compression driver, loaded on a waveguide, and contains a 700-watt two-way digital amplifier with Powercon connectors. All components have been purpose designed. Finished […]

At InfoComm, Crestron launched something called AirMedia, a wireless presentation solution for small meeting rooms. AirMedia is designed to allow for presentation, collaboration and content sharing capabilities to small conference rooms, huddle rooms and offices that aren’t wired for an AV system. Crestron says that AirMedia enables anyone to walk into a room, connect to […]