Crestron is now shipping the DigitalMedia NVX Series, the AV-over-IP 1GB network product launched at ISE in February. The DigitalMedia NVX Series makes it possible to transmit stunning 4K60 4:4:4 HDR video over standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet, with what Crestron is marketing as “no latency” (their words). DM NVX Series leverages 802.1X so that every DM NVX device […]

The Atlona OmniStream product line is their first foray into the its first line of AV-over-IP products. The OmniStream family consists of five products to integrate and distribute 4K/UHD video (@60Hz 4:2:0 Chroma Sub-sampling), audio, and RS-232 control over Gigabit Ethernet networks — albeit compressed. The OmniStream line has dual-channel encoding and decoding, redundant AV networks and streams, encrypted content distribution, broadcast-quality 4K video compression (if you […]

K-array just launched new speaker/monitors in a line called Mastif, the KM312, KM312P, KM112 and KM11P. The monitors feature an asymmetrical 100° by 30° horn granting performers the possibility to select a wide or narrow sound emission. And with a strong stainless steel grill and sturdy birch wood chassis, these monitors are built to withstand any […]

Adding to its growing portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Stampede has been appointed to distribute Drone Volt’s award-winning selection of service drones throughout the Americas, according to Stampede President and COO Kevin Kelly. “Drones continue to become a vitally important part of a complete solution in a growing number of vertical markets,” said Kelly. “Drone Volt’s award-winning line of service […]

Samsung Electronics just unveiled something they are calling Cinema Screen, promoting it as the world’s first High Dynamic Range LED theater display. Citing no pixel-pitch of the LED-based technology, the 34 foot Samsung Cinema Screen is actually aimed at movie theaters but, clearly, has applications in digital signage and rental/staging as well. Cinema Screen is native 4K DCI […]

Tony Award-nominated Sound Designer Nevin Steinberg has created exceptional experiences for audiences of “Hamilton,” “Avenue Q” and “Monty Python’s Spamalot.” On June 13, he will join a lineup of influential storytellers for InfoComm International’s inaugural TIDE conference (Technology. Innovation. Design. Experience.), to be held one day prior to the InfoComm 2017 exposition in Orlando, Fla. “Sound design is really about storytelling and […]

You can’t enter a product in them. You can’t ask us to nominate you. And, you can’t get an award by advertising or sponsoring us or paying for it. We literally sent reporters to EVERY booth/stand at ISE 2017 and we selected the TOP products in every possible product category for our 2017 Best of […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Creative display sizes and form-factors are hard to come by. Nearly every display manufacturer exclusively sells 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio monitors — with few other options. But, GPO Display has a line of 16”, 19”, 24”, 28” and 48” monitors that are like the width of a panoramic photo taken with your smartphone. With the exception […]

Crestron announced today it is now shipping a complete family of professional-grade UL 1449 certified power conditioners. Rack-mountable, the Type 3 Listed PC-100, PC-200 and PC-300 are for 120-volt AC power distribution, switching, surge protection and EMI/RFI noise filtering for AV systems.UL 1449 is the UL safety and performance standard for Surge Protective Devices (SPD), formerly known as Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS).RMS voltage and current […]

Meyer Sound‘s LEO family of linear sound reinforcement systems has been expanded with the addition of the new LINA, a compact linear line array loudspeaker and companion 750-LFC, a compact low frequency control element. The self-powered LINA loudspeaker measures only 20.27 inches (515 mm) wide and weighs in at 43 lbs. (19.5 kg). Also, because LINA shares the […]

Magewell will unveil new 4K models in its USB Capture Plus series of external video capture devices this week. Like existing Magewell USB video “ingest” solutions, the newest USB Capture Plus models enable all types of computers including laptops to capture professional video and audio signals through a standard USB 3.0 interface, with no additional power source […]

Extron just introduced the newest addition to their Quantum Connect Series of HDCP-compliant videowall processors, the Quantum Connect 126. The Quantum Connect Series delivers the same high quality scaling and real-time performance as Extron’s Quantum Elite processors, producing superior quality images. The Quantum Connect 126 features 12 HDMI inputs, six HDMI outputs, a 6U chassis with solid-state storage […]

Oblong Industries today announced the launch of Mezzanine Teamwork, a collaboration solution for huddle spaces and small meeting rooms. It’s a HUB that can be connected to any display – sort of like a cross between a Barco ClickShare and a Cisco Spark Board. Using a 3D tracking system, the Mezzanine Teamwork uses the Oblong Mezzanine Appliance with screen-mounted […]

It’s time to fire up the legendary waaaay-back machine once again to go to the year 1982. Why? Because it was in that year that the National Sound Contractors Association was formed and held its first convention/meeting. (On a side note, that was also the year I launched Sound & Video Contractor Magazine (S&VC) and […]

FSR is already shipping its PWB-FR-450 Wall Box. This larger-capacity expansion to the company’s PWB Wall Box family of products is the fire-rated and UL approved version of the company’s popular PWB-450. Protected in 14-gauge steel, the PWB-FR-450 is the only fire-rated wall box in the infrastructure industry. It can accommodate Crestron DM-RMC-4K-SCALER-C receiver / room controller or four AC outlets and four single gang compartments. Additionally, […]

Barco is launching a new projector range that they literally claimed “will change the game for rental companies and AV integrators.” Hmmm, that’s s a lot of hype to live up to. The UDX series consists of five 3-chip DLP models — all laser-phosphor based projectors — that all are identically spec’d at a 2000:1 contrast […]

CDS has just launched a range of commercial-grade commercial touch tables available in 32″, 42″, 46″ and 55″, all 1920×1080 and a 65″ 4K 3840×2160 version. All are able to detect at least 12 touch points simultaneously. All CDS tables include multi touch, a black border PCAP touchscreen overlay and come in various stand styles. The tables use an Intel Core i7-6500U […]

  Shuttle Computer Group has announced its XH110G, their first digital signage player with a single slot-capable of PCI-e v3 x16 support. Shuttle claims that no other computer manufacturer offers a PCI-e slot in such a small form factor.  With its small foot print, the XH110G can be integrated into many specialized applications using proprietary components and add-in cards . Shuttle’s new […]

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) announced the independently judged winners of its APEX Awards for 2017 at the 13th Annual APEX Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, March 29 at the Renaissance Hotel.Razorfish and Dreambox Visual Communications took home the top honors of the night, winning the APEX Installation of the Year and APEX Content of the Year awards, respectively. The two overall winners […]

Vivitek introduced at DSE 2017 this week a new 4K collaboration board designed for conference rooms, meeting areas and corporate lobbies. The NovoTouch is a native UHD 4K (3840×2160) LED display with up to 20 points of touch. Utllizing the collaborative NovoConnect solution, the NovoTouch can connect up to 64 users at the same time […]

LG Electronics USA Business Solutions has finally debuted the new lightweight LG OLED “Wallpaper” commercial display as well as new customizable open-frame LG OLED displays at the 2017 Digital Signage Expo (DSE). The Wallpaper isn’t totally new. In fact, we were the first publication to see the commercial version of it when it debuted in Australia […]

ClearLED just announced its newest suite of lightweight window posters at the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas this month. ClearLED says that during pre-launch trials, these transparent LED posters have already demonstrated a 360 percent increase in sales for McDonald’s. ClearLED Posters were tested by a nine McDonald’s stores in Hattiesburg, Miss. ClearLED Poster’s transparency permits daylight to filter […]

Middle Atlantic Products today introduced the VWM Series Vertical Wall Cabinet specifically aimed at mounting for security and AV applications. The VWM Series provides both vertical mounting of deep equipment as well as small devices. Available in pre-configured models or customizable to exact system specifications through the company’s online design department, the VWM Series utilizes a patent-pending modular systems approach to equipment […]

NEC Display Solutions and its partners will present the NEC Solutions Showcase, a “collaboration of expertise and innovation to deliver fully integrated, readily-deployable solutions.” Located in London WC1, the Showcase is a networking opportunity as the AV and digital signage community comes together on 17-18 May at Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1. Driving new opportunities in digital signage and collaboration, […]

  Insight Media will support the 2017 Training & Simulation Display Summit on Sept. 27-28, 2017, at the Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions facility in Sterling, Va. The event will focus on the latest visual display and pipeline technologies for training and simulation, including advancements in augmented, virtual and mixed reality. As the event host and sponsor, […]

With the deluge of new “Collaboration Boards” that will hit the market over the next six months (this was the most popular launch product at ISE this month), there’s no question that Microsoft will have to cut the price of their Surface Hub. They can’t keep ripping people off at $8,000 — $9,000 (55″) and $20,000 (84″) […]

Barco — Belgian American Radio Corporation I am sure I can’t be the only person in AV who’s noticed the subtle re-branding of Barco. But no one seems to be talking about it. Go look at their website, for example. It’s different — more retail-like. And, then, on Friday, I found this video — it only has 800 […]

Global Display Solutions (GDS) announced the introduction of its 98″ Lite Plus 4K (3840×2160) display, designed for use in retail and advertising networked systems, such as shopping malls, in-store windows and public venues. It’s being marketed as an alternative to using a 2×2 video wall. GDS’s 98″ 4K uses optical bonding (which GDS says increases the contrast ratio by […]

Today, L-Acoustics announces that the LA12X amplified controller is the first L-Acoustics product to receive Avnu certification, the LA4X will also receive certification in the coming weeks. The Avnu-certified LA12X and LA4X amplified controllers include built-in AVB bridge functionality. Apparently, they are the first Avnu-certified amplified controllers to be launched with both Bridge and Listener technology. To accompany LA12X […]

Yamaha has announced the CS-700, an all-in-one collaboration solution with a big focus on audio. As you know, Yamaha entered the conferencing market in 2006 and they acquired Revolabs last year. Now, they’ve introduced the CS-700, an in wall-mounted system that includes Revolabs’ microphone technology, a beamforming microphone array, four speakers and through the integrated USB port, the CS-700 is ready […]

IMCCA, in partnership with InfoComm International, will host a day of Emerging Trends education on Tues., June 13, 2017, at InfoComm 2017 in Orlando, Fla. This special day of insights into the future of the UC and Collaboration industry, held prior to the opening of InfoComm 2017, will feature the inaugural group of Emerging Technology Fellows, experts […]

Adamson Systems Engineering added the S10n line array cabinet to its S-SERIES and has introduced the integration-focused IS-SERIES family of loudspeakers this week. The S10n is a narrow-dispersion version of the S10 two-way, full-range line array cabinet. Having identical specs to the S10, the S10n has an 80° x 10° (H x V) dispersion pattern for applications with tighter horizontal […]