FOR-A has announced that it will introduce a new 12G-SDI/IP multi-channel video server next month. The MBP-1000VS is designed for 4K editing environments, offering multi-input/output 4K and HD support and ingest, playout and 4K recording functionality. With the new FOR-A video server, users can choose from four SSD capacities with maximum 9.6TB to meet their system needs, and can add an LTO option […]

At the upcoming NAB Show, TVU Networks will introduce updates and new features for every aspect of the TVU ecosystem — from acquisition and transmission, to production, distribution and management. TVU Networks will showcase updates for its TVU Grid v5.0 live video switching, routing and distribution system, TVU Anywhere app v7.0, TVU RPS Remote Production System v4.0, and TVU Command Center […]

So far, the Vivitek NovoConnect is the top competitor to the Barco ClickShare for a button-based wireless collaboration system. Vivitek also just released version 3.1 of its software, adding what it’s calling Quad View screen capability allowing four inputs to be wirelessly-streamed to one screen in nearly any layout format — not just a 2×2 wall configuration […]

NEC Display Solutions of America and BrightSign today announced that the companies will be offering bundled signage solutions consisting of an NEC commercial grade display with an integrated BrightSign digital media player. These bundles, one of the first promotions from NEC’s Alliance Partnership Program, will offer deep discounts to the channel. NEC’s new C Series and award-winning V series displays — […]

Hitachi’s two newest projectors are both 1080p native resolution laser projectors aimed at house of worship facilities. Hitachi’s LP-WU6500 and LP-WU9100B both have HDBaseT and HDMI inputs, are single-chip DLP and offer brightness specs of 5,000 and 10,000 lumens, respectively. With 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, laser projectors are good for house of worship facilities because […]

Some categorize the quality of a user experience as a hierarchy, like this one: An accessible user interface does its job. You can access and interact with the interface. A usable interface is one which can be manipulated to achieve a desired result. This doesn’t mean that the result is something of particular value to […]

AVIXA, in partnership with InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd, will debut its InfoComm Southeast Asia show May 15-17, 2019, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Comprising Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the Southeast Asia region is currently one of the top-10 largest economies in the world and is […]

Crestron today announced that for the first time in 18 years the program has expanded to include the top design engineers in the industry. Proper system design and planning have become crucial in the successful deployment of enterprise AV technology solutions. To address this need, Crestron Technical Institute is now offering a new certification program, Master Technology Architect (MTA). […]

Altinex just introduced the Neutron MT312-104 Digital MultiTasker Control Card for use with the MultiTouch family of touch panels for boardrooms, lecture halls, residential control systems, among others. It is designed with sensory inputs to control any third-party equipment and provides unlimited possibilities in designing audiovisual systems when combined with the power of the AVSnap software.  The MT312-104 is equipped with […]

TFCinfo today announced the release of its “Projector Brand Customer Perception and Preference Study 2018.” This report marks the 16th year that this annual projector brand benchmarking study has been conducted. TFCinfo’s report not only measures the strength of multimedia projector brands in the five most important market segments in the AV industry (large corporations, SMB-small and medium business, SOHU-small office/home user, education […]

Recently, Extron has become more public about its Global Scripter programming features. I believe that this new path that Extron is taking is going to be a major change for the AV industry. The biggest piece of news is that the Global Scripter uses Python as its base for programming. The potential that this opens […]

Waves Audio has now integrated Waves MultiRack and Waves plugins in the KN-DSP100 Kramer Network Server from Kramer Electronics. Waves MultiRack is a software host used by FOH and monitor engineers to run multiple simultaneous instances of the same plugins used in recording studios and mixing rooms the world over. The Kramer Network Server, with Kramer Network and DSP functionality for large-scale audio […]

Hitachi Kokusai Electric America today announced the CU-HD1300F-S1 HDTV camera control unit with 4K, 12G-SDI output. The company also announced an optional firmware upgrade for its SK-UHD4000 4K Ultra HD camera system to enhance simultaneous HDR and Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) acquisition. New optional 12Gbps SDI output capabilities for the accompanying CU-HD4000 CCU have also been added to its existing quad-link SDI interface. The new CU-HD1300F-S1 builds on the rich feature set […]

advoli Limited (advoli) just announced two additional HDBaseT-certified PCIe 16x graphics cards. The graphics cards are powered by AMD Embedded Radeon E8860 Series GPU and deliver six HDBaseT channels with independent 1080p resolution videos for up to 150 meters over CAT cables. The already released TA6, has been renamed “TA6 Performance,” delivering six independent channels of 4K UHD content for […]

B-Tech AV Mounts has launched a new projector mount, purposely designed for today’s larger, heavy duty projectors. B-Tech’s latest mount, the BT893, can handle projectors up to 70kg and can be mounted to ceilings directly or with B-Tech’s ø50mm pole system for suspended installations. The BT893 boasts easy adjustment to tilt, yaw and roll – allowing for perfect projector […]

Marshall Electronics announces the release of a new multi-channel digital audio monitor, the Marshall AR-DM61-BT. Packed into a 1 RU design, the Marshall AR-DM61-BT allows users to monitor up to 64 channels of audio vertically, or two detailed audio channels horizontally and also includes a live video confidence monitor. It also is equipped with two powerful stereo […]

Earlier this year I had to attend a funeral. While it was obviously a sad event, it was also not unexpected and people were more interested in remembering the person’s life than mourning the death. The funeral took place at a funeral home I had never been to previously, Jones, Rich and Barnes in Portland, […]

Some four decades ago, loudspeaker technology and the ability to generate sound pressure levels (SPL) above the recognized threshold of human hearing damage collided. As an industry, we had finally reached a level of electroacoustic and mechanical performance that was the audio equivalent of mutually assured destruction in nuclear warfare terms. Not only could manufacturers […]

NEC Solutions Showcase returns 16-17 May 2018, with NEC Display Solutions presenting the latest in visual technology in collaboration with its solutions partners. Visitors from the AV and digital signage community will gather in London WC1 to enjoy a compelling visual experience and rich networking scene. NEC offers all the major display technologies — LCD, LED and projection, making the NEC […]

Vinten today announced that its robotic camera dolly and ceiling track system will ship in the U.S. next month. A collaboration between Vinten Automation and veteran dolly manufacturer Tecnopoint, the new Vinten ceiling track system is designed for creative productions in which floor space is at a premium. Like its sister product, the Hexagon floor track system, the new […]

AVIXA, organizers of InfoComm 2018, announced that developers of C2 Montréal, a business conference merging commerce and creativity, will bring their innovative brand of immersion and collaboration to the InfoComm show floor in Las Vegas June 6-8. “We are thrilled that the creative thought-leaders at C2 International are joining us for InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas,” said David Labuskes, CTS, […]

Osprey Video today announced the launch of the Raptor I/O family, the newest generation of Osprey’s PCIe cards. The Raptor family includes an array of solutions, from 3G-SDI to 12G-SDI cards with up to eight inputs to HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 cards in single- and multi-input configurations. With Raptor, users can ingest video from SD to 4K UHD/DCI, depending upon […]

Altinex just launched the TE460-137 HDMI Signal Generator and Analyzer, which is designed for installers and consultants for testing and verifying all aspects of an HDMI signal path. Altinex says the TE460-137 is portable and can test and verify compliance with HDMI specification regardless of what is used between inputs and outputs. The TE460-137 has both HDMI input and […]

Zoom NA just launched the H1n, dubbed a Handy Recorder, as a portable audio recorder the can be used to capturing audio for film, music, podcasts and other applications. The H1n’s design features a protective mic enclosure, an LCD screen, an analog-style gain control, built-in X/Y microphones and a stereo 1/8-inch mini phone jack mic/line input. An onboard limiter enables distortion-free […]

TechLogix Networx is expanding its Media over Fiber Optics lineup with a new offering of bulk fiber cabling, connectors and accessories. The initial TechLogix fiber line includes riser-rated OM3 multimode fiber, plenum-rated OM3 multimode fiber, LC and SC style connectors, termination kits and test kits. All products are compatible with TechLogix’s existing line of HDMI extenders, USB extenders, […]

Just in case you were hiding under a rock this month, the big news in the business world was that Toys “R” Us will close or sell all of its 735 stores in the U.S., ending a 70 year legacy for the retailer and also putting 31,000 workers back in the market for a job. […]

RTI today announced that the company is now shipping the second generation of its XP-6 advanced control processor. Designed for both smart homes and corporate environments as well as sports bars, the XP-6s features a faster i.MX53 CPU for increased processing power. RTI upgraded it with eight times more RAM memory and four times more internal nonvolatile Flash memory (512MB). The […]

Spectrum Industries has introduced the Pivot Jr. Workstation which offers height adjustable features, mobility and flexibility for this product to be used as a student desk or small lectern. The Pivot Jr. features a backpack and cup holder that provides storage and more work room. The height of the Pivot Jr. can adjust from 27-42 inches making this small […]

Prysm is creating a new category in the display market by unveiling its latest – the Prysm Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) 6K Series. These interactive large-format single panel displays offer a panoramic image with no seams or bezels with, what they are saying is, the power consumption similar to a commercial coffee maker. The displays are shatter-resistant, flexible and offer rollability for transport. The new modular […]

Considering adding video-enabled collaboration spaces to your enterprise for conference rooms, huddle rooms, or other areas? Check out this Wainhouse Research Report, authored by Wainhouse senior analyst and partner Ira M. Weinstein. This report focuses on Zoom Rooms, Zoom’s all-in-one conference room solution, and covers Zoom Rooms’ specifications, uses and off-the-shelf hardware compatibility. Weinstein also gives an in-depth evaluation based on […]

The SDVoE Alliance today announced that Berk-Tek has joined the alliance as an adopting member. Berk-Tek manufactures all the latest infrastructure products with offerings ranging from Category 6A cables for 10GBaseT to loose tube and tight buffered fiber optic cables that are designed for applications ranging from data center to campus LAN environments. “Berk-Tek’s mission is to provide our customers with solutions that […]

ATEN Technology today announced the UH7230 – Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Dock solution. The UH7230 Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Dock quickly connects peripherals and displays video content from a laptop. The Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Docking Station allows users to add an additional monitor for enhanced multitasking, such as designing and viewing of movies, or photos in high definition. Thunderbolt 3 provides high speed data transfers, […]