By Patrick Quinn Digital placed-based network (DPN) revenue growth once again outpaced that of the broader U.S. economy and advertising industry in 2011, but sharply decelerated from the 2010 pace, leaving industry stakeholders wondering what the future holds for this emerging medium. While growth accelerated in the first half of 2012, several key challenges facing the […]

Epson today announced the new PowerLite Pro G-series projectors that include features such as edge blending, 360-degree installation, six optional lenses and several connectivity options. Ranging from 4,500 to 7,000 lumens of “color brightness” (non-ANSI), the projectors are aimed at both the install market and rental and staging. There are seven models in the Pro […]

Diversified Systems announced Friday that it has acquired Snader & Associates of San Rafael, Calif. The Snader team brings a 37-year reputation for product knowledge, service and integrity along with an experienced staff of professionals who will continue to serve their customers throughout the western United States. Diversified Systems is a leading solution provider in […]

NSCA has added Carlos Dominguez, senior vice president at Cisco, to the line-up to the Executive Power Hour during the 15th Annual NSCA Business & Leadership Conference, February 21-23, in Phoenix, AZ. As a self-described “Tech Nowist,” Carlos promotes the critical role technology plays in today’s world — how to embrace, experiment, and leverage technology […]

rAVe had a crew of 14 people in Amsterdam last week for the ISE 2013 show in Amsterdam. ISE is basically InfoComm and CEDIA combined (in Europe) and the past two years it has been the best-attended AV industry tradeshow ever held, anywhere in the world. We covered it all with more than 1,200 videos, […]

BOXLIGHT is introducing a new wireless, non-interactive projector line, the Boston Series, which is an upgrade to the company’s Seattle Series. The Boston Series features PC-less presentations through the addition of a USB input, allowing for 1.5G of internal storage and the display of Office docs, video, audio and image files. With EZ Wi-Fi LAN […]

Showcasing digital creativity from around the globe, Christie’s The Book of Shapes presents a unique collection of almost 70 display wall projects that have each explored shape through the Christie MicroTiles technology. It’s in the form of a coffee-table-style book format with awesome photography and graphic detail outlining each installation. This may be the best, […]

Extron has introduced the USB PowerPlate 200 Series, a new line of architectural-mount, two-outlet USB chargers for powering mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Available in Decora-style and Extron AAP and MAAP Architectural Adapter Plate form factors, the USB PowerPlate 200 provides two 5 VDC USB power outlets and 2.1 A / 10.5 watts […]

BenQ just announced the latest additions to its PointDraw line of short-throw projectors: the MW821ST and MX822ST. Supporting BenQ’s third-generation PointDraw interactive projection technology, the projectors facilitate a more immersive experience in classrooms and boardrooms by enabling integration of iPad and Android tablets and offer greater interaction with new PointDraw Pen 3.0. BenQ’s third-generation PointDraw […]

PMA Research has posted its recent results to the “Top Selling Projectors” area of its website. For more than 15 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Its Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely sell-through data and analysis on unit […]

Joel interviews Gary Kayye for the definitive ISE 2013 show wrap-up on day 3 of ISE in Amsterdam. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Joel gives his impressions and shows us some photos and overall wrap-up of his experience in Amsterdam at ISE 2013. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

I review the top-3 things I saw on day-3 of the Integrated Systems Europe Tradeshow 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

This month, listen in while Midori chats with two event production experts, Johanna Walsh and Jill Drury. They chat a little about effective tactics for successful teams when it comes to implementing green practices (besides being two beautiful and charming women!), purchasing considerations from a buyer’s perspective, as well as how Jill has worked to create a […]

Epson announced two new classroom projector solutions – the BrightLink 436Wi, a portable short-throw interactive projector, and the PowerLite 935W, a 3,700-lumen projector aimed at large classrooms: BrightLink 436Wi ($1,250): The BrightLink 436Wi is the first interactive, short-throw Epson projector that can be moved from room to room. Using a native WXGA (1280×800) resolution 3LCD […]

For calendar year 2012, the projectors market came in at 2.4 million units shipped in EMEA, showing very slight year-on-year volume growth of 1.02 percent on the 2.38 million units shipped in CY 2011, according to the latest round of research from Futuresource Consulting. Economic difficulties continued to hinder growth in the projector market during […]

Extron announced the addition of the DMS 2000 and DMS 3200 Frames and DMS Fiber Matrix Boards to the DMS Series of Modular DVI Matrix Switchers. The DMS Series combine the simplicity and reliability of a fixed I/O matrix switcher with the convenience and flexibility of a modular solution. The compact DMS 2000 and DMS […]

I review the top-3 things I saw on day-2 of the Integrated Systems Europe Tradeshow 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

ClickShare’s new dual display functionality means when two displays are connected to the ClickShare Base Unit, the latter will automatically activate ‘Dual display mode’ and show the content on both screens. This is especially useful for businesses with a video conferencing system: When they don’t use the video conferencing mode, they can now present information […]

ClearOne a global provider of audio visual communication solutions, today announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with VSO Marketing to include the full line of ClearOne’s COLLABORATE software-based video conferencing solutions for authorized audio visual (AV) dealers, consultants and systems integrators. “In the conferencing products space, VSO Marketing is well recognized for its professional […]

Kramer Electronics has announced what is being called a “license agreement” with ComQi. What does it mean? Well, I spoke with Sharon Sonesh, the product and marketing communications manager just a few minutes ago, and she told me that Kramer is basically taking over the manufacturing of all of ComQi’s hardware and now ComQi will […]

I review the top-3 things I saw on day-1 of the Integrated Systems Europe Tradeshow 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

Joel gives his impressions and shows us some photos of the first day of ISE 2013 in Amsterdam. Show links: rAVe Scoop: Dataton intros WATCHPAX Magician Marco Tempest Wows Crowd With Augmented Reality at ISE Keynote Mitsubishi demos its cloud projector the WD390U-EST Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | […]

BEHRINGER has introduced its most powerful iNUKE Series amps — the iNUKE12000 and iNUKE12000DSP, which are specified at 12,000 total watts — 6,000 watts per channel at 2 0hms, or 3,000 watts at 4 ohms. They weigh less than 18 lbs./8 kg and occupy only two racks spaces each. And, BEHRINGER says they run cooler […]

Dual-link signals are being used in more and more installations thanks to the format’s ability to carry higher resolutions, faster refresh rates and pixel depths greater than 24 bits. RGB Spectrum’s solution to this is an adapter (DLA-100) that offers the advantage of full resolution dual-link signals throughout the entire video chain. The dual-link option […]

BEHRINGER has introduced its new iSTUDIO family of professional docking stations for Apple iPad versions with 30-pin and Lightning connectors. iSTUDIO provides straightforward and direct connectivity for microphones, guitars and basses, MIDI devices, line level sources and even turntables — all with adjustable gain, independent output and headphone controls plus a superb direct monitoring option. […]

Matrox Graphics announced today that its flagship Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards are compatible with NetLinx Integrated Controller systems from automation solutions provider AMX. With the development of a free Mura MPX-specific module for the NetLinx user interface programming language, AV integrators are now able to easily integrate Mura MPX boards with […]

It’s all about content and particularly video content these days — and Marshall Electronics manufactures three encoders that allow businesses to deliver live video to a network of digital signage players located throughout a building, a campus, a hospital or a resort. The VS-102-HDSDI is a 2.0-megapixel, high resolution encoder/decoder with HDSDI High Definition Video […]

Huawei is launching its “eSpace industry TV solution,” a suite of streaming media solutions, including digital signage and enterprise streaming media, to help businesses build more intelligent and efficient information distribution platforms and develop effective information strategies. Commenting on how businesses can capitalize on this trend, Yunhao Zhang, director of Huawei’s Industry Business eSpace Industry […]

SpeakerCraft co-founder and former president Jeremy Burkhardt has sued SpeakerCraft, and its parent company Nortek for attempting to enforce an invalid non-competition agreement and restrict his right to work. Having resigned from SpeakerCraft in April 2012, Burkhardt is now seeking to return to the industry he helped build over the last 25 years and has […]

Mitsubishi Electric is the first to launch a “cloud projector” in the form of the WD390U-EST. Like the original Apple MacBook Air that had virtually no ports or connections to it, the new Mitsubishi WD390U-EST cloud projector uses its built-in, thin client function to serve as a display device — basically, you log onto your […]