I’ve been writing for some time about how the days for dedicated hardware in the commercial AV realm might be numbered. We will always, of course, need edge devices: loudspeakers and amplifiers, microphones and audio digitizers. Video encoders, video decoders. Displays. Between all of these devices, however, live the entire world of AV switching, control, […]

Visionary Solutions’ new PacketAV Duet is the first platform to deliver Dante connectivity for video. The PacketAV Duet Encoder and Decoder is a ultra-low latency 4K UHD video and Dante over Gigabit Ethernet. With Visionary’s PacketTV and PacketAV products, 4K UHD (30Hz @ 4:2:0), as well as full 1080p HD and lower resolution content can […]

NEC Display Solutions Europe today launched the P and V Series, a range of professional MultiSync large format displays for digital signage as well as presentation use. The new displays support the NEC Open Modular intelligence (OMi) platform, enabling the creation of tailor-made solutions for signage. Scalable computing power such as Raspberry Pi compute modules […]

Everybody likes to make money, and see their business grow. That’s hard to dispute. When business is slow, it’s entirely natural to seek new business partners, both inside your channel as well as out. But how far should one go, and how far is too far? When searching for growth opportunities, the guiding question should […]

Almo Professional A/V today announced it has become a U.S. distributor for Crestron’s Simple DigitalMedia (DM) product line. As part of the new agreement, Almo now provides Crestron’s latest line up of Simple DigitalMedia (DM) technology products designed for low-cost huddle spaces and classroom breakout rooms. Also also announced that Crestron will also participate in […]

Crestron said today that it’s shipping two new 3-Series 4K60 DigitalMedia Presentation Systems, the DMPS3-4K-300-C and DMPS3-4K-200-C. These new models both feature 4K60, full support for HDCP 2.2, and Control Subnet. Like all DMPS3 Series, they include a built-in IP-based 3-Series Control System. Setup and touch screen control use a web-based configuration tool, with no […]

Renkus-Heinz just introduced the new T Series of professional loudspeakers for installed and live sound applications. The next generation of the company’s TRX Series, the T Series is designed for installed sound applications, including houses of worship, performing arts centers, transportation hubs, museums and other public spaces. The all-new T Series incorporates redesigned HF and […]

Renkus-Heinz introduced the new C Series of professional loudspeakers for installed sound applications today. The C Series is designed for permanent installed applications and are being promoted as a “cost-effective” solution for theaters and performing arts spaces, houses of worship, multi-use venues, public spaces and any project where quality sound, high performance and superior pattern […]

TASCAM today introduced a number of new rackmount products designed for the professional installation, sound reinforcement and house of worship markets, including the new SS-R250N solid-state recorder and SS-CDR250N solid-state/CD recorder, as well as the RC-SS150 controller, IF-DA2 Dante card and the CD-A580 Cassette/CD/USB Player recorder. The SSR250N and SS-CDR250N have features like networking, scheduled […]

In a LinkedIn post yesterday, MUSIC Group Chief, Uli Behringer, said they are going to focus, in the future, on bringing customers to them (to their Customer Experience Centers) rather than sending that same money on some future trade shows. MUSIC includes brands like Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Turbosound, Tannoy, TC Electronic, TC […]

Nigel Steljes announced today the launch of Ascentae Limited, a UK-company that says they will only be distributing “disruptive technologies” (we hate that term though) to market. But, if there was ever a product you could call disruptive, it might be the SPAN from Nureva. Created specifically to offer technology solutions to the everyday challenges […]

QSC announced a technology demo that will run existing fourth-generation Q-SYS software on a standard Dell EMC PowerEdge R730 server. This is designed to provide a glimpse into the future of a market where larger installations use centralized data center processing, nearly hardware-free. QSC will demonstrate this for attendees at the Integrated Systems Conference (ISE) […]

AKG by HARMAN today announced the new AKG P5i high-performance dynamic vocal microphone. AKG P5i is the first microphone designed to automatically configure with the new HARMAN Connected PA ecosystem (also announced today), providing what HARMAN says is effortless set up, instant recall of performer and presets and great sound for musicians of all skill […]

HARMAN Professional Solutions today announced the HARMAN Connected PA — a complete ecosystem of live sound products that HARMAN says allows performers at any skill level to get professional results. At the center of the Connected PA ecosystem is the groundbreaking new HARMAN Connected PA mobile app, which provides one centralized solution for intuitive setup, […]

HARMAN today announced the new JBL Intonato 24 Monitor Management Tuning System, a comprehensive solution for easy set up, automated calibration and complete control of monitoring systems in stereo, surround and immersive audio production rooms. Housed in a 2U rack-mount enclosure and shipping with more included I/O than any monitoring control solution available today, Intonato […]

PreSonus is shipping the ULT10, the newest model in the company’s ULT line of active loudspeakers. ULT full-range loudspeakers combine the widest horizontal dispersion of any loudspeaker in their class with a focused vertical dispersion for an ultra-long throw. The result is even coverage throughout the space, enabling the audience to hear clearly wherever they […]

AKG by HARMAN today announced the new AKG C636 master reference handheld condenser microphone. In addition to a custom-tuned capsule with hand-selected components, the C636 is engineered to reject feedback, handling noise and pop noise so vocalists can fully focus on their performance. The AKG C636 features three proprietary technologies that are designed to address […]

Soundcraft by HARMAN today announced the new Ui24R, a complete digital mixing and multitrack recording system that delivers flexible I/O and  wireless control in a streamlined design. The system can be controlled by up to 10 devices via Ethernet or built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, making it possible to control mixing and multitrack recording wirelessly. Renowned Lexicon, […]

QSC has introduced the Q-SYS I/O-8 Flex Channel Expander. Featuring eight flexible audio I/O channels, a QSC exclusive technology first seen on the Q-SYS Core 110f, I/O-8 Flex allows users to easily configure each channel via Q-SYS Designer Software as either a fully balanced mic/line input with phantom power or a line level output. It […]

Sennheiser is debuting a new radio microphone series: XS Wireless 1 and – in a preview – XS Wireless 2. The series uses the Sennheiser evolution capsules, and employs antenna switching diversity for reliable reception. The individual sets provide up to ten compatible, preset channels in eight frequency banks, and are available in a number […]

AOPEN announced two new commercial Chrome device products for digital signage. The AOPEN Chromebase Mini and Chromebox Mini are part of a new range of products aimed at bringing enterprise reliability and features at an affordable price. The Chromebase Mini is an enterprise-ready interactive 10.1 inch all-in-one touchscreen solution. It’s designed to be managed with […]

Mackie has announced the expansion of the Big Knob monitor controller lineup, adding models with high-resolution USB recording and playback. The all-new Big Knob Series features three models: Big Knob Passive, Big Knob Studio and Big Knob Studio+. Now with three products in the Big Knob lineup, studios of any size will benefit from the […]

QSC just introduced the Q-SYS Core 510i Integrated Core processor. An evolution of the Q-SYS Platform, the Core 510i processor leverages the latest Intel platform using a QSC-developed Linux realtime operating system (RTOS) to deliver the most powerful audio, video and control (AVC) solution available. The Core 510i processor offers the most flexible audio I/O […]

Atlona will introduce two new products for addressing AV integration-related challenges at the forthcoming ISE 2017 show, both specifically for AV systems with HDR (high dynamic range) video as well as 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling. To be presented at Stand 5-S92 at the Amsterdam RAI from February 7-10, the new Atlona […]

AVerMedia today announced support for NewTek’s NDI, a software-driven live production IP workflow over Ethernet. NewTek’s royalty free NDI technology allows video and audio sources to be shared bi-directionally across a network, claiming to eliminate the need for costly direct connections, expensive cable runs, and infrastructure upgrades while utilizing every IP video source on the […]

Earlier this week, a class action putative lawsuit was filed by major HARMAN shareholders in an attempt to block the sale to Samsung. The suit was filed in Delaware Chancery Court against the company’s directors and claims that the directors sold HARMAN for too little money when they agreed on the $8 Billion price tag. […]

Take a look inside to see what InfoComm’s faculty of AV experts and maverick curriculum developers came up with this year, including a sneak peek of a new microcredential program that will teach and verify basic installation skills. You’ll also discover stories from your peers about their AV challenges and how they got help from […]

Chief has a unique monitor mount that mounts over top of chalkboards and whiteboards called the WBM4E. The WBM4E allows integrators to mount XL interactive displays over existing whiteboards or chalkboards while keeping all existing equipment intact and maintaining a stable surface for the optimal touch screen experience. The features of the mount include integrated […]

The hottest thing in LCD right now isn’t size — it’s transparency. Using transparent LCDs, you can augment a retail display with digital content in real-time. And, CDS (Crystal Display Systems) has both raw-component kits (from 5” to 84”) and finished transparent boxes for integration into systems (from 10” to 70”). Dubbed the ClearVue Transparent […]

BTX Technologies is 50 years old. Not a lot of AV companies can make that claim. BTX started in 1967, when AV was barely even, well, AV.  The company began as Bi-Tronics, which specialized in distributing connectors and cable into the audio and video markets.  Bi-Tronics grew into a master distributor for a variety of […]

NEC Display Solutions announced today the addition of the new 22-inch MultiSync E221N-BK and 24-inch MultiSync E241N-BK to its desktop product lineup. Designed with the small business and entry-level enterprise customers in mind, the MultiSync E Series monitors offer IPS panels, ultra-narrow bezels on three sides and included thin client mounts for maximum value. The […]

KanexPro has announced a new collaborative screen sharing presentation system called the MyTurn Presentation System. It’s, well, another knock-off of the Barco ClickShare. The ClickShare commands greater than 80 percent of the wireless presentation market for small meeting rooms so it will be interesting to see if KanexPro can do what no one else has […]