Rants and rAVes – Episode 63: Do You Do Webinars and Where’s ISE?

Do you watch and learn from the plethora or webinars now offered in AV? We want to know what you do and don’t like as we’ve gotta plan! And, it ain’t your father’s Webinar! And, today I discuss our ISE live podcast plans and where you can hear them. Take the rAVe survey and let us know! Having trouble listening to […]

Rants and rAVes – Episode 63: Do You Do Webinars and Where’s ISE?

And Now… “Peek-o” Projectors

Pico projectors continue to shoot up in popularity but here’s a new twist: Scientists at a Belgian university research lab have developed a spherical, curved LCD projector embedded within a contact lens to display words and images. Previously scientists have managed to integrate LEDs into contact lenses, but this has been limited to only a […]

And Now… “Peek-o” Projectors

ClearOne and HospitalityVision to Provide Customizable Digital Signage Packages

ClearOne today announced a partnership with HospitalityVision to offer two different levels of turn-key digital signage background packages. This content creation service addresses the needs of smaller companies without internal design or marketing resources to create specialized digital signage content. Customers will order directly from HospitalityVision and engage with a designer to create their own […]

ClearOne and HospitalityVision to Provide Customizable Digital Signage Packages

PMA’s Survey Shows Dealers Rate Hitachi and Epson as Top Brands

Hitachi and Epson earned the top two spots based on their overall composite ratings in the 15th survey of North American projector dealers conducted by Pacific Media Associates (PMA), the worldwide market information experts on front projectors. The survey was conducted during November and December 2012. The survey ranks 21 aspects of marketing support, products, […]

PMA’s Survey Shows Dealers Rate Hitachi and Epson as Top Brands

Pro Control’s ProPanel App Now Available for ProLink.r Processor

Pro Control, a division of RTI, announced that the company’s ProPanel control app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch is now available for the ProLink.r control processor. The  ProPanel app provides users with system control of the home environment. Already available for the ProLink.z, and now available for the ProLink.r, the ProPanel app will […]

Pro Control’s ProPanel App Now Available for ProLink.r Processor

China Attacks!

TV set makers from China were at CES in force, determined to take more of the North American market – not only with sets sold under private labels but, increasingly, under their own. This trend has been visible for the last couple of years, but this year it was dramatic, with elaborate exhibits laid on […]

China Attacks!

StreamVu Launches Professional Live Streaming Solution for Live Sound and Production Markets

StreamVu TV, a professional online broadcast service that specializes in the delivery of live and on demand content, announced at NAMM 2013 the launch of a live streaming solution designed for the live sound and production. Unique to StreamVu TV is the ability to place content on a venues website, multiple websites or distribute by […]

StreamVu Launches Professional Live Streaming Solution for Live Sound and Production Markets

BEHRINGER Launches iX16 Ultra-Compact Digital Mixer for iPad

BEHRINGER today introduced the latest addition to its digital mixer product line with the unveiling of the iX16 Digital Mixer for iPad. The unit features 16 digitally-programmable, high-resolution MIDAS-designed mic pres, all controllable remotely from the supplied iPad app. Extensive control options include PC/Mac/Linux over Ethernet or Wi-Fi as well as iPhone/iPod Touch for personal […]

BEHRINGER Launches iX16 Ultra-Compact Digital Mixer for iPad

Bermuda Electric Light Company Boosts Operations With Barco LED Video Wall

As the sole electric utility for the island of Bermuda, BELCO is responsible for monitoring and managing electricity generation and delivery to 36,000 metered connections throughout a 21-square-mile area. The new Barco video wall displays a detailed, wide-area view of the island’s power grid, providing real-time data and video on power usage and availability across […]

Bermuda Electric Light Company Boosts Operations With Barco LED Video Wall

Looking Back and Forging Ahead: Preparing for 2013

Did anyone here read the first column I ever wrote for Green AV? If you didn’t, you should. It was good… I mean, really good. I told you I would focus on goal-setting, and sharing success stories with you. I said this place would be less about scare tactics, and more about envisioning together where we […]

Looking Back and Forging Ahead: Preparing for 2013

THE WEEK – Episode 15: Rollins Enhanced!

This is a particularly special episode with enhanced podcast features. If you use iTunes, you’ll be able to see links, slide and illustrations for each topic. Joel also covers AVB at ISE, Extron’s DMP-128, upcoming DSE news, ISE OnDemand coverage and finally irritating industry buzzwords. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 15: Rollins Enhanced!

Rants and rAVes – Episode 62: Christie’s All-Weather LCD

Christie will officially launch an all-weather LCD next week, but we have the story already! Listen to hear the size and applications for it. rAVe Article: Christie Intros All-Weather Displays Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 62: Christie’s All-Weather LCD

Christie Intros All-Weather Displays

Christie today announced its first LCD panel in the Christie WeatherAll Series of outdoor displays designed for commercial use, the Christie WeatherAll Series FHD551-W. This outdoor LCD panel can be used to enhance out-of-home-advertising, recreational areas (including ski resorts at the top of a mountain!!!), information kiosks, event and entertainment venues and any other situation […]

Christie Intros All-Weather Displays

New Factory-Calibrated Lighting Presets Added to Quick-Connect Universal CAT-5 CCU

Vaddio has added factory-calibrated preset configurations to allow users to quickly run through preset lighting environment scenes for each ClearVIEW HD-Series PTZ camera. These presets are suggested starting points for further adjustment. The new presets include fully automatic mode, incandescent high-light, incandescent low-light, florescent high-light, florescent low-light and an outdoor mode. The company has made […]

New Factory-Calibrated Lighting Presets Added to Quick-Connect Universal CAT-5 CCU

Digital Signage That Reacts to Product Selection

The following is reprinted with permission from the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA). For more information, go to http://www.digitalscreenmedia.org. Since, like, forever, digital signage next to a product on the shelf has proven valuable to sales lift. But exactly what about the content helps drive that engagement? That’s always the big question. In the video below, […]

Digital Signage That Reacts to Product Selection

Extron Introduces Secure iPad Enclosure

The new Extron TLM 100T mount is a secure tabletop enclosure designed for use with 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation iPads. The TLM 100T allows access to key iPad functions and has several features that make it ideal for high-traffic areas. When locked in with the included security fasteners, the iPad is safeguarded against theft. […]

Extron Introduces Secure iPad Enclosure

DSF Announces 2013 Board of Directors

The Digital Signage Federation (DSF) announced this week the election of its new 2013 board of directors. Per the DSF by-laws, Philip M. Cohen of Care Media Holdings Corp. assumes the chairmanship, while the current chairman, Alan Brawn of Brawn Consulting, becomes immediate past-chairman and heads the past chairman’s council. Members elected Kimberly Sarubbi of […]

DSF Announces 2013 Board of Directors

rAVe SMB Tip of the Week: Ask A Question!

Rants and rAVes – Episode 61: An Amsterdam Reminder

We’re heading to Amsterdam for the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show and Gary tells you how to follow us live from the show floor! www.ravenowise.com Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 61: An Amsterdam Reminder

Understanding Procurement Hiccups

Disclaimer: These represent the opinion and experience of me personally and do not represent any specific policy, law or official guidance. Knowing the practices of each entity you are dealing with for any given situation is a critical part of how you will be successful working with the government. You will learn this through my […]

Understanding Procurement Hiccups

Visix’s Digital Signage Expression Awards Entries Open

Visix is giving out (1) People’s Choice and (3) Judges’ Awards for integrators’ best digital signage designs. Winning entries can be from small or large organizations. They can be created by professional designers and communicators, or by students, administrators and HR assistants – anyone in the organization. Stunning digital signage content designs support your culture […]

Visix’s Digital Signage Expression Awards Entries Open

Christie Debut Phoenix Video Wall Controller

With the new Christie Phoenix multiple users in multiple locations anywhere in the world can share and interact with control room information from virtually any device. Christie Phoenix is an open content management system that lets all users access and control audio-visual data, securely from anywhere, at any time via standard IP networking technology. The […]

Christie Debut Phoenix Video Wall Controller

Rants and rAVes – Episode 60: Our Integrated Systems Europe Show plans

I detail our ISE 2013 plans for the week of January 28th when we’ll be reporting live from the Integrated Systems Europe show in Amsterdam. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes – Episode 60: Our Integrated Systems Europe Show plans

BrightSign and TMM Communication Digitize Duty Free Stores at Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Brightsign and TMM Communication were recently chosen to complete a digital signage installation at the Buy Paris Duty Free retail shops in the Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris. Buy Paris Duty Free is operated jointly by Aéroports de Paris and Aelia (Lagardère Services). BrightSign supplied the players and software, while TMM Communication were […]

BrightSign and TMM Communication Digitize Duty Free Stores at Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Extron Announces New Compact DVI Fiber Optic Extender

Extron is already shipping a brand new product in the DFX 100 Fiber Optic Extender, a transmitter and receiver set for long haul transmission of DVI video signals over one fiber optic cable. This extender delivers single-link DVI-D signals over multimode fiber optic cable at lengths up to 300 meters (984 feet). Using all-digital technology […]

Extron Announces New Compact DVI Fiber Optic Extender

Peerless-AV Intros Peer-Air Pico Broadcaster

Peerless-AV’s new Pico Broadcaster is designed to transmit HD content over the air to any number of DTVs within a 350-foot (106-meter) radius. This device can receive content from a computer or select media players with IP transport output capabilities, then broadcasts the signal in HD quality to any open “white space” channel local to […]

Peerless-AV Intros Peer-Air Pico Broadcaster

Why You Need To Either Be An Electrician Or Hire One

The fact is that the AV pro and the electrician have more in common than they have differences. Not only that, but both roles on the jobsite are intertwined. The AV pro needs the electrician to meet the AV system’s needs in terms of supplying necessary locations and load capacity for the outlets that the […]

Why You Need To Either Be An Electrician Or Hire One

3D Did Not Headline CES 2013, But It Was Well Represented

As we expected, 4K and OLED displays were one of the key highlights from CES 2013. 3D technology and products were clearly well represented, but did not command the headlines they have at past CES events. But that’s just fine. It proves that 3D is moving beyond the introductory hype phase into a sustainable, product, […]

3D Did Not Headline CES 2013, But It Was Well Represented

Connected Conundrum and CES

Earlier this month was the International assault on Las Vegas that tests business travelers’ patience, attentiveness and immune system resilience, also known as CES. This was my 11th trip in a row, a light count for many, but a very important visit from my perspective. Our research has shown that the TV industry is at […]

Connected Conundrum and CES

Data, Data, Everywhere and Not a Drop to Charge

First I want to say a thank you to Gary Kayye and Scott Walker for asking me to take over Scott’s EcoSystems spot as a sustainability contributor to the newly indoctrinated rAVe GHGav eNewsletter. They both have provided tireless years of contribution to our industry on all things related to green AV. Scott, I hope […]

Data, Data, Everywhere and Not a Drop to Charge

VUE Audiotechnik Unveils al-4 Subcompact Line Array System

VUE Audiotechnik has introduced the first product in its new al-Class of professional loudspeakers. The al-4 Subcompact Line Array System includes a beryllium compression driver, Kevlar/Neo LF transducers, plus precision amplification and DSP with an ultra-compact and scalable design to build larger systems. The al-4 Line Array System includes the al-4 Acoustic Element and the […]

VUE Audiotechnik Unveils al-4 Subcompact Line Array System

rAVe SMB Tip of the Week: Are You on Auto-Pilot or Engage?