Altinex just launched the TNP327 and TNP327C Tilt ‘N Plug tabletop interconnect boxes. Available in both standard and custom configurations, the TNP327 is designed for mounting into tables, podiums or other furniture as part of a presentation system. Inputs are accessed by pushing down on the top cover, allowing the unit to tilt open. The inputs are hidden […]

Optoma today announced five new projectors designed to bring high brightness into classrooms, corporate boardrooms and multipurpose offices: the WU465, EH465, EH460ST, W460 and X460. The Optoma WU465 and Optoma EH465 are WUXGA (1920×1200) and 1920×1080 HD resolution projector spec’d at 4,800 lumens of brightness, a 20,000:1 contrast ratio and a 1: 1.5x zoom ratio. Pricing is $1,299 and $1,199, respectively. The Optoma EH460ST is 1920×1080 HD […]

Developed to be flexible, scalable and customizable, the AVXWALL series is a video wall solution that uses a modular processor, hot swappable I/O cards and is custom built and customized for each project. AVXWALL+ is Avenview’s second-generation modular videowall processor that they say has a more powerful processor, more bandwidth and more featuresrequired for control rooms. Built on a hardware platform, the […]

Extron Electronics just launched the new AXI 02 AT, a compact audio interface that extracts two channels from a Dante audio network. This 1/8 rack width Dante audio interface provides two channels of output to devices without Dante connectivity. It features two line level analog outputs and a mirrored two-channel S/PDIF output. The AXI 02 AT interfaces with any Dante-equipped […]

Every time we build a new building or renovate a new space, we need to address the age old questions of AV in classrooms. Why does the screen need to block the blackboard? Does there need to be a podium in the room? Does there need to be a rack in the room? Is there […]

Artist and designer Monika Bielskyte will join AVIXA’s TIDE conference at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018 in Amsterdam as the closing keynote speaker. On Feb. 5, the day before the ISE show floor opens, Bielskyte will join a roster of innovators, designers and marketers at Hotel Okura Amsterdam to explore the creative forces shaping the AV industry. Bielskyte creates future-world prototypes […]

D-Tools today announced the release of Mobile Quote 2.0, a native iPad companion app for the D-Tools System Integrator (SI) platform. Mobile Quote 2.0 says it can make it easy for industry salespeople to seamlessly generate a project scope and pricing estimate for client review and approval during the initial client meeting. The data collected is then instantaneously transferred into D-Tools SI […]

Sharp expands its PN-V video wall series with the launch of its 55″ Class (54.6″ diagonal) PN-V55 0A LED ultra-slim bezel professional monitor. With a bezel-to-bezel width of just 3.5 millimeters, the PN-V550A features Sharp ’s Uniform Color Calibration Technology (UCCT). The PN-V550A monitor is native HD (1920×1080) resolution with a brightness spec of 500 cd/m2 designed for digital, signage and video wall applications. Sharp says their video walls are easy to assemble and control via RS232C or the network. Four monitors set up in a 2×2 configuration, for example, is 4K (3840×2160 pixels), equivalent to a 110″ Class (109.2″ diagonal) screen. Optional Mirror Frames in video walls […]

Christie is expanding its D Series lineup with three new value-priced single-lamp models, which are available with up to 8100 ISO lumens and both WUXGA (1920×1200) and HD (1920×1080) resolutions. The new Christie D Series projectors offer 65,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,000 hours of lamp life, and easy integration – designed for higher education, business, museums, houses of worship, government facilities […]

DisplayNote Technologies announces an update to Montage which sees the product available as a software only solution. This update includes a new streaming protocol, a cloud based management portal, and enhanced security and network features. Designed for the meeting spaces of large enterprises, Montage allows multiple users, whether they’re in room, remote or on separate networks to wirelessly […]

Attero Tech is now shipping its recently-announced line of AES67 networked audio endpoint products. Built from the ground up, these AES67 products enable Attero Tech’s innovative audio connectivity technologies to interface with the AES67 enabled Q-SYS Platform from QSC. The new AES67 enabled products are also designed for interoperability with all Dante AES67-enabled technologies, providing maximum flexibility for systems leveraging […]

Bittree’s latest introduction is the ProStudio 9625i 2×48 TT audio patchbay. Like other ProStudio models, the PS9625i is designed specifically for pairing with transportable 500 Series modular chassis. Listing for $1,095,  the ProStudio is in a 1RU rackmount form factor. The PS9625i offers 96 TT (bantam) jacks in a high-density 2×48 configuration, with DB25 rear interfaces for Avid ProTools and Tascam connectivity. The unit’s metal front […]

Extron has updated its GlobalViewer Enterprise software to GVE version 2.7. This software simplifies AV system resource management with control for hundreds of common AV tasks and a way to manage, monitor and control nearly any device over a standard network. It allows administrators to access usage data, create reports and control systems from any […]

Epiphan Video announced their new post-production service, AV Studio. AV Studio is a SaaS product that streamlines post-processing of recorded video through remote operation and monitoring of simple on-site capture hardware. AV Studio doubles revenue for AV service companies by enabling ultra low-cost recording and post-production of live seminars and conference breakout rooms using cloud-based infrastructure. AV Studio minimizes the total […]

Biamp Systems today announced that effective immediately, longtime AV industry executive Rashid Skaf is assuming the role of president, CEO and co-chairman for the Beaverton, Ore. company. Matt Czyzewski, previous president and CEO of Biamp, will remain as executive vice president of technology. This appointment is concurrent with the completion of the acquisition of Biamp […]

Today at AWS re:Invent 2017, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced Alexa for Business. Alexa for Business lets you use Amazon Alexa to voice-enable your workplace by providing the tools you need to manage Amazon Alexa devices, skills, and users at scale, and an API to build custom, context-aware voice skills for your organization. Zoom has collaborated with AWS to enable […]

Prysm, the unified communications company headquartered out of San Jose, Calif., may be forced to shut down if it does not receive new investor funding by January 2018. Company representatives warned employees and state officials that it may be shutting down operations and laying off all its employees, with the closure happening on Jan. 21, […]

Marshall Electronics announces the release of a new addition to its line of miniature cameras for broadcast and ProAV, the CV502-U3 High-Definition USB POV Camera. Designed for plug-and-play connectivity on any Mac, PC or Linux system supporting USB 3.0 input infrastructure, the CV502-U3 uses video capture drivers included with common computer software and soft codecs. Through the use of UVC 1.5, common teleconference […]

Meyer Sound has announced the introduction of the VLFC (very low frequency control element), the latest addition to Meyer Sound’s LEO Family of line array systems. VLFC is said to be the first large-scale loudspeaker system specifically engineered to create visceral impact at frequencies below the threshold of hearing. By focusing energy into a narrow band between 30 Hz […]

ClearOne today announced that the recently shipping, small-form-factor DIALOG 20 wireless microphone system now features native compatibility with the ClearOne CONVERGE Pro 2 line of mixers. The ability to natively integrate with CONVERGE Pro 2 mixers makes the DIALOG 20 the an interesting two-channel wireless microphone system. All current owners of the ClearOne DIALOG 20 wireless system will be able to upgrade […]

Key Digital has introduced the KD-X422WP wall plate HDBaseT extender set. KD-X422WP includes KD-X422WPTx wall plate transmitter and KD-XWPRx black-box receiver. This HDCP2.2 compliant set extends UHD 4K/30 4:4:4 and UHD 4K/60 4:2:0 signals up to 125′ over a single CAT5e/6 UTP/STP cable. For non-4K applications 1080p/60 signals can be extended up to 230′. KD-X422WP is designed for conference rooms, […]

The HDMI Forum today announced the release of Version 2.1 of the HDMI Specification which is now available to all HDMI 2.0 adopters. This latest HDMI Specification supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120 and resolutions up to 10K. Dynamic HDR formats are also supported and bandwidth capability is increased up to 48 […]

Avnu Alliance has announced that the first set of Avnu TSN conformance test plans for time synchronization of industrial devices are ready and available now for test houses to implement.Avnu Alliance has built a rich set of conformance and interoperability tests with a defined procedure for certification in various markets. Leveraging that multi-industry experience, Avnu defined a […]

The Smart Building Conference is returning to Integrated Systems Europe on the 5 Feb. Whether your interest is Smart Building, Smart Office or Smart Home, the Smart Building Conference at ISE 2018 will guide you through the digital transformation of our industries. This year’s theme is From Smart Building to Smart City, as Conference Chairman Bob Snyder explains, “As […]

JVC Visual Systems will introduce two Visualization Series projectors designed for the simulation market next week. The DLA‑VS4700 projector is native 4K resolution with e-shift technology (it can display up to 8K resolution using this pixel-shirt process), while the DLA‑VS4010NLG is JVC’s brightest simulation projector and provides 11 percent more vertical picture area than other 4K projectors, according to JVC. Both three-chip D-ILA projectors feature their […]

Symetrix, Inc announced this week the release of the Control Server platform, as well as the USB Audio Card for its Dante-enabled Radius and Edge DSPs and an update to Composer v5.6, its award-winning open architecture design software. Control Server is a web services platform for control of network AV systems, including Symetrix Radius, Edge, Prism, and Solus NX […]

James Loudspeaker has introduced three Omni Planter landscape speaker systems engineered for applications where in-ground solutions are not practical. Omni Planter speakers incorporate a down-firing subwoofer and deliver 360-degrees of sparkling clear entertainment. All James Loudspeaker Omni Planter models accommodate a decorative plant of choice nestled into the top section of the all-aluminum powder coated loudspeaker enclosure available in an […]

Avlex Corporation has announced that Dante audio networking capability has been added to select MIPRO wireless products. This new feature is available on two ACT 7 Series wireless receivers as well as the dual channel variant of the company’s ACT 8 Series product line. Additionally, the MIPRO ACT 8 Series product line has been expanded with the introduction of the new ACT […]

Vivitek just launched the DU9800Z projector — a solid state illumination source projector spec’d at 18,000 ANSI Lumens with a native WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution and a 20,000 hour lamp source. The new flagship DU9800Z projector uses 1-chip DLP technology and laser-phosphor illumination and adds a new “Constant Brightness” feature to help reduce blending maintenance with customizable brightness. Equipped with a smart sensor, the DU9800Z […]

BenQ America just launched the CineHome HT2550 DLP projector that they say is capable of hitting 96 percent Rec 709 color and is native 3840×2160 (4K UHD) resolution using single-chip DLP. BenQ’s HT2550 projector uses 0.47″ single-DMD-chip DLP technology and employs BenQ CinematicColor technology and a RGBRGB color wheel to hit the 96 percent coverage of Rec. 709 color gamut. The HT2550’s 4K video includes […]

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Blackmagic Design today announced new broadcast quality 6G‑SDI mini converters for converting SDI to HDMI and HDMI to SDI. The Mini Converter SDI to HDMI 6G and Mini Converter HDMI to SDI 6G models make it possible to convert SDI to HDMI or HDMI to SDI in all formats up to 2160p30. Both models feature professional multi rate 6G‑SDI and […]