In an NPR article posted Monday (and in an “All Things Considered” segment), Nell Greenfieldboyce urges users of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc., to pay attention to how their computers are altering their voices. She points to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that found high-quality audio makes […]

I recently had the chance to attend the Sony AV Tech Expo in San Diego, hosted at its headquarters (which is stunning, by the way). The two-day event brought together industry pros, creators and tech leaders, and gave them hands-on experience with Sony’s latest tech: professional displays, spatial reality, device management, remote control and more. […]

Duke University School of Law in Durham, North Carolina, recently refreshed the audiovisual systems in three lecture halls and a moot courtroom, upgrading to the latest Extron technology, including the NAV Pro AV over IP platform. The update resulted in immediate improvements to system reliability and flexibility. NAV Pro now routes content to multiple rooms […]

Xyte announced a partnership with PointGrab to integrate its people-counting sensors with Xyte Connect+. PointGrab’s CogniPoint sensors track occupancy in meeting rooms, desks, huddle spaces, and collaborative areas, offering granular and accurate insights into how workspaces are used. By integrating this data into the Xyte Device Cloud, integrators and enterprises can more effectively monitor and […]

Leader Instruments Corporation has introduced a new tool for NDI signal troubleshooting and monitoring. Designed for broadcasters, production companies, systems integrators verifying network topographies, and manufacturers, the software provides a quick and simple way to check NDI streams. NDI Checker is a browser-based software application that runs on a standard Windows PC. Once connected to […]

Zynchro System is integrating Sony’s AITRIOS technology suite into its digital signage solutions. The company aims to deliver a data-driven digital signage service that automatically responds to audience analytics. According to Zynchro, the integration will allow its customers to access key audience metrics such as audience attributes, gaze measurement, screen proximity, and the number of […]

Exertis Almo introduced the Autora Digital Signage Management (DSM) platform, a new service offering aimed at helping integrators simplify digital signage deployments. Demos of the Autora DSM platform will be available in the showroom during the E4 Experience in the New York Metro area on April 2. “There are a lot of creative complexities to […]

What is AV? This question is more relevant today than ever. If you’ve been in the AV industry for two years, 20 or even 40, you’ve witnessed its dramatic evolution. AV integrators are now de facto technologists, IT specialists, C# and HTML5 programmers, visual and UI/UX designers, third-party automation experts, subsystem communication pros — and […]

Green Hippo’s Hippotizer Media Servers were the choice yet again this year for a magical projection installation on the Epson stand at ISE 2025. The project rigged a 2.2-metre mirrored globe, onto which AI-generated bright, floral and kaleidoscopic content was projected via three 4K, 20,000 lumen Epson EB-PQ2220B Projectors. At the heart of the EcoSphere […]

WAVIT (Women in AV/IT) announced the establishment of the Mary Cook Empowerment Award: Designing the Future, an annual scholarship honoring the late Mary Cook—a trailblazer in AV/IT and a passionate advocate for inclusion and mentorship in the industry. Mary Cook’s AV legacy began in 1991. She went on to co-found local AVIXA Women’s Council groups […]

One of the most iconic casinos on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip has elevated its guest experience with a state-of-the-art sound system renovation using advanced audio technology from Powersoft. This renovation not only enhances the ambiance of the casino floor but also redefines the gaming experience for guests, further setting the standard for high-end hospitality […]

GLP launched the JDC Burst 1, a strobe/wash hybrid LED light that builds on the form factor of the JDC2 IP. The JDC Burst 1 features a controllable white strobe line that is 10% brighter than the JDC1 and offers more strobe effects. In addition to the white strobe, the unit includes two RGBW LED […]

Lutron introduced new products to its Athena commercial control system, including smaller architectural downlights, new wireless keypad styles, and an updated dashboard. Athena is the latest generation system from Lutron, designed to simplify lighting and shading control while enhancing architectural flexibility. New features include: Ketra and Rania D2 Downlights: The newly launched D2 architectural downlights […]

DirectOut announced the RAV.IO and RAV.SRC.IO 256 channel-mode upgrade, along with the launch of its NMOS Out-of-Band (NMOS OOB) network. The new mode doubles the capacity of the network audio module. The module-bound license upgrade allows licenses to be installed on multiple host devices, automatically activating only when the licensed RAV.SRC.IO or RAV.IO module is […]

Chief, a brand of Legrand | AV, announced its new Chief Velocity Outdoor Pedestal System for single, dual, or triple display configurations. Designed for quick-service restaurant (QSR) drive-thru menu boards, the system supports 55-inch outdoor displays from Samsung and LG and is built to easily accommodate future expansion. The modular design reduces long-term cost of […]

DraftKings sought to create a flagship location for its daily fantasy sports and sports betting enthusiasts, set against the historic backdrop of one of America’s oldest ballparks — Wrigley Field. The goal was to craft a space that blended the historic charm of Wrigley with cutting-edge technology, delivering an immersive sports-watching and betting experience. The […]

Prati Italia, an upscale contemporary Italian restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, recently upgraded its audio system with the SoundTube DSM-16 Dante System Manager, showcasing the benefits of a Dante-enabled Power over Ethernet (PoE) audio solution in a restaurant setting. Owned by Chef Tom Gray and his wife, Sarah Marie Johnston, Prati Italia’s original audio system, installed […]

Avidex announced the acquisition of Visual Commands, an AV programming and design consultancy specializing in control system coding, automation, and remote monitoring solutions. As part of the transition, Monty Champoux, President of Visual Commands, will join Avidex as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), where he will lead technology strategy and innovation across Avidex’s portfolio. The entire […]

25 years after their debut at Glastonbury Festival, Coldplay returned to headline the 2024 edition of the UK’s premier live music event. With an audience of more than 200,000 people and a guest-star-studded lineup—including British rapper Little Simz, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti, and Back to the Future star Michael J. Fox—the performance was an […]

When lighting designer Marcus Jessup was tasked with illuminating a one-off show for Everything Always Forever—a collaboration between John Summit and Dom Dolla—he turned to GLP’s impression X5 IP Bars to bring his vision to life. The 20,000-capacity Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state set the stage for a production that merged creative lighting with the […]

Marshall Electronics has announced that its CV612, CV620, and CV630 PTZ cameras, along with the VMV-402-3GSH switcher, are now shipping. The Marshall CV612 features AI-driven facial tracking, allowing it to automatically follow and frame presenters with accurate, smooth self-adjusting movements. Its advanced AI tracking ensures the camera remains locked on the primary subject, even when […]

Bridge Technologies announced the VB440, a solution designed to ensure seamless, frame-perfect synchronization for live broadcasts distributed across multiple networks from a centralized OB production point. AV synchronization has long been a challenge in digital broadcasting, particularly due to de-embedding and re-embedding in SDI workflows and the separation of audio and video essences in ST […]

Content creation studio TRG Multimedia has expanded its facility with a new LED stage powered by Disguise’s Studio Pro, a turnkey virtual production solution. The stage features a 50-foot-wide, 16-foot-tall LED volume equipped with ROE Obsidian panels, a mobile 10’x10’ auxiliary cart, and a portable hardware rack for flexibility and ease of use. This addition […]

Extron has expanded its XTP Systems lineup with the new XTP II 8K Fiber Series, adding four high-performance products: XTP II FT 402 8K – Fiber optic transmitter for HDMI and DisplayPort XTP II FR 401 8K – Fiber optic receiver with local HDMI input XTP II CP 4i F 8K – Input board with […]

Enterprise Connect 2025 has come and gone, and if one thing is clear, it’s that AI isn’t just a supporting act anymore — it’s the star of the show. From Microsoft and Zoom to Cisco and nearly every other major player, AI-driven automation, intelligent assistants and workflow enhancements dominated the conversation. Everything was described as […]

Miri Technologies launched the X510 dual-cellular bonding network router this week. The Miri X510 can combine multiple wired and wireless data connections, including 4G, 5G, Starlink, and Wi-Fi, into a single bonded link. Powered by Speedify, a channel bonding technology from Connectify, the purpose-built X510 hardware can bond up to seven direct connections, including integrated, […]

Appear has debuted the X5, calling it a cost-efficient extension of its X Platform designed to provide broadcasters, streaming platforms, and media operators with an affordable, high-performance media server. Alongside the X5 launch, Appear is rolling out enhancements across the entire X Platform family (X5, X10, and X20), delivering higher capacity, greater scalability, and advanced […]

Sony has launched its first camera tracking system, OCELLUS (ASR-CT1), designed to simplify augmented reality (AR) and virtual production applications in broadcast and cinema. Offering marker-free camera tracking, OCELLUS uses multiple sensors to provide precise camera position and orientation data in real time. The system is camera-agnostic, allowing it to be used with both cinema […]

Dream Chip Technologies has launched the AtomTwo, a compact, self-contained HDR camera measuring just 29mm x 29mm x 33mm. Equipped with a 4.5mm lens, the AtomTwo provides a 90-degree field of view, making it ideal for body-worn referee cameras, fixed POV shots, and miniature drone applications. Weighing only 55 grams, including the lens and stereo […]

With Microsoft’s recent announcement to retire Skype in May 2025, broadcasters worldwide are reassessing their remote communication tools. In response, QuickLink’s StudioEdge offers a seamless solution for integrating remote guests from multiple video conferencing platforms into professional productions, filling a critical need for the broadcast and pro AV industries. QuickLink’s StudioEdge provides multi-platform integration for […]

D-Tools has released its 2024 Year-in-Review Market Health Report, offering an in-depth analysis of industry performance, key trends, and strategic insights based on real project data from more than 3,000 active integration companies. Despite economic challenges, the custom integration industry grew by 6.5% in 2024, demonstrating resilience amid inflationary pressures and election-year uncertainty. Compiled from […]

Jetbuilt unveiled the Launch List, a new initiative that gives customers real-time visibility into Jetbuilt’s evolving roadmap. More than just a list of upcoming features, the Launch List is a three-month, community-driven campaign showcasing Jetbuilt’s commitment to continuous innovation shaped by user feedback. Unlike a static update log, the Launch List compiles enhancements influenced by […]