To satisfy demands for pursuing the state-of-the-art small media playbacks, Quanmax is proud to announce the release of a new mini digital signage player, named QDSP-400 Series, with 6th / 7th generation Intel Skylake / Kaby Lake processors inside. Small size is a considerable criterion in deciding on a media player to used in digital […]

The Audio Engineering Society has announced that Dr. Richard C. Cabot will be assuming the duties of Standards Manager. A former president of the AES, Dr. Cabot has been involved with AES Standards since its early years, having chaired the development of the AES17 standard on digital audio measurement. He was one of the founders […]

BlueJeans Network today unveiled BlueJeans Huddle, a cloud-connected video system that they say is designed to simplify video connectivity. BlueJeans Huddle system is a combination of standard hardware and BlueJeans proprietary software that can turn any room into an interactive meeting space for what they claim is a fraction of the cost of legacy in-room […]

Here are the six newest Harman family of products launched in December:   Crown DriveCore Install DA Series Amplifiers: A new line of amplifiers that feature Dante networked audio transport. In addition to being able to send and receive Dante audio, the DCi-DA Series includes many of the same features as the DCi-Network Series, such […]

The Gravity 30 by PK Sound is its largest subwoofer and the first product released in the Gravity family. The 30” Gravity 30 claims to set a new standard for low frequency reproduction with unprecedented output capability and exceptional transient accuracy. With a very high output-to-size ratio, PK Sound says the Gravity 30 replaces three […]

Didn’t we just have Analog Sunset? And, what the heck is Digital Sunset? Yes, it’s true that it seems that we just completed Analog Sunset — the retiring of everything analog (in mainstream technology, that is) and the realization that all things will become digital. That ended, believe it or not, like six years ago […]

EKTA, based in Ukraine, is introducing a new LED modules line aimed at both the rental and fixed applications. They will debut the modules at ISE 2017. Part of the new FrameLED Plus product line, the company will launch two models of LED display modules. The LVM 3P is a high-contrast outdoor LED module with […]

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) officially adopted Bluetooth 5 as the latest version of the Bluetooth core specification this week. Key updates to Bluetooth 5 include longer range, faster speed, and larger bandwidth, as well as what the SIG says will be “improved interoperability and coexistence with other wireless technologies.” There is no doubt […]

SnapAV announced this week that it has purchased Autonomic, a manufacturer of music streaming and multi-room audio distribution solutions for the custom install market. Autonomic “makes the consumption of digital media easier” for customers by offering a distributed audio system that’s controllable with iOS and Android devices or via a control system. SnapAV distributes audiovisual […]

You may recall that we were the first AV publication to report the purchase of VIZIO by a Chinese company called LeEco. LeEco is a giant (multi-billion dollar) private holding company started by Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting, the founder of Le.com (aka LeTV). Well known in China, LeEco holdings include a cell phone company, a […]

ViewSonic just debuted new commercial displays for meeting room and digital signage applications dubbed the CDM Series. With three sizes, including 43-, 49- and 55-inch , the CDM Series are designed for 24/7 usage, have thin bezels and multiple connectivity options. The entire CDM Series is spec’d at 450 nits of brightness with a 3H […]

Delvcam just announced new 5.5 inch DELV-HSW5-CC camera top LCD video monitor featuring HDMI/SDI cross conversion and waveform and vector scope displays. The Delvcam camera-top DELV-HSW5-CC 5.5-inch LCD monitor integrates waveform, vector scope, time code and histogram displays and 3G-SDI and HDMI cross-conversion output into a single unit. Designed for camera operators, directors and cinematographers, […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Company just launched an HDMI matrix switcher (CSW-HD442-4K60) with four HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs that’s specified to switch 3840×2160 signals @60Hz (YCbCr4:2:0). Comprehensive’s HDMI Matrix Switcher routes any four sources to be shown on any of the four displays, simultaneously, while supporting 4Kx2K@60Hz (YCbCr4:2:0). Multi-channel HDMI digital audio sources can be […]

Dolby Laboratories today announced the company has exceeded major milestones, including the installation of 2,000 Dolby Atmos enabled cinema screens and the release of 500 movie titles mixed in Dolby Atmos. Since debuting in 2012 with Disney Pixar’s Brave, Dolby Atmos has paved a new course for creative storytelling, transforming the ways in which audiences […]

Extron just launched the new DMP 128 Plus Series, which is what the company is calling its next generation of Digital Matrix Processors featuring Extron ProDSP 64-bit “floating point” technology. DMP 128 Plus Series processors are equipped with 12 analog mic/line inputs, eight analog outputs, up to four channels of digital audio input and output […]

Waves Audio is now shipping the Waves Primary Source Expander (PSE) plugin. PSE lets users reduce stage bleed and sensitivity to feedback when a mic is idle by automatically lowering mic levels between musical phrases — designed for live sound and for mixing live recordings. PSE works like a fader that smoothly attenuates the channel’s […]

Extron has just introduced the ACP Series of configurable audio control panels that interface directly with the DMP 128 Plus audio processors. Four models in the series provide volume adjustments for mixing and zone control, plus preset or macro recall for room configuration. Multiple ACP Series control panels can be installed around a meeting space […]

QSC just told rAVe that the entire Q-SYS Platform will support AES67, an interoperability standard for audio-over-IP between various networking solutions. This new feature will be added to the Q-SYS Platform as part of the upcoming Q-SYS Designer v5.3 software release. AES67 allows high performance audio streaming between Q-SYS and third-party products supporting different native […]

BTX announced today that the company has been designated by Neutrik, the manufacturer of audio connectors and receptacles, as a Certified opticalCON Cable Assembler (COCA) for its opticalCON LITE line of fiber-optic connection systems. Neutrik’s opticalCON LITE is a semi-rugged fiber optic connection for a wide variety of applications. Its lightweight, compact design, robust housing, […]

Shuttle Computer announces its latest line of ARM-based media player, the XPC Nano NS02, designed for standalone digital signage when a simple playback is required. Their 0.5-liter form factor, VESA-ready mount, fanless design means they’re virtually silent and can be tucked away behind any monitor quickly. The NS02 series supports 4K Ultra HD displays (3840×2160) […]

Middle Atlantic Products announced today that C2G’s commercial solutions are now available to residential integrator partners along with Middle Atlantic along with their power and AV system foundational products. C2G’s entire product line (and their 4K stuff) will be available including access to their RapidRun Optical modular cabling system. The system’s runners are now available […]

DPA Microphones has introduced a new Microphone Base; a new stand for its d:screet SC4098 Podium Microphone. The DPA d:screet Podium Microphone, which features a miniature d:screet supercardioid capsule that combines controlled directionality with rejection of background noise through its linear frequency response, now as a new Microphone Base that’s designed to be a more […]

Barco announced the growth of its laser-illuminated cinema projector portfolio with two high-contrast flagship laser projectors for cinema screens and five new laser phosphor projectors for small to large screens. Following its flagship DP4K-L laser projectors and 2K CLP series of laser phosphor projectors, Barco is now bringing laser benefits to all cinema screens with […]

Eiki just announced the new EK-620U WUXGA (1920×1200) and EK-621W WXGA (1280×800) laser-phosphor projectors; both 6,500 lumen of brightness, a spec of a 100,000:1 contrast ratio. Both are also IP6X dust ingress test rated and include the ability to send content via a LAN (Local Area Network), HDBaseT, DVI-D, VGA and HDMI. Control can be […]

For companies looking for an inexpensive alternative to covering a wall in LED screens, the so-called Flip-Disc Display System from BREAKFAST is an interesting product. The Flip-Disc Display System is a kinetic screen that’s been built to be fast and easy, not requiring a team of engineers and developers to get up and running. Basically […]

The new Wallin ONE digital signage solution is specifically designed to simplify creating content- the part of digital signage that integrators usually don’t do. An app market, included within the Wallin ecosystem, enables the user to choose the content (such as social media, news and so on) to appear on-screen to create or enrich engaging, […]

BASSBOSS just launched the new SV8 Powered MicroMain — designed as a main or fill speaker in clubs, gyms, restaurants or as a recording studio monitoring solution. With 117dB of sustained output in satellite mode and maximum output of 120dB, the SV8 Powered Micromain is capable of output levels that compare to some 12” powered […]

Almo Professional A/V today announced it has expanded its distribution partnership with Milestone AV Technologies to include the Vaddio brand of PTZ cameras, professional AV solutions, and full suite of communication and collaboration products for the audio visual, videoconference and broadcast markets, effective immediately. Almo Pro A/V offers a large range of Vaddio products, including […]

Arthur Holm’s DB2 is a new retractable monitor range that creates minimum impact on the furniture design as it’s only 20 mm thin (0.78”). Designed to be easy to integrate, intuitive to use (one aligned aluminum button) and almost invisible (no cover plate) when not in operation, the DB2 are purpose-built to be discreetly integrated […]

NSCA’s 2017 Excellence in Business Awards are now open for submissions and systems integrators are encouraged to apply. Submissions will be accepted through Jan. 20, 2017. Winners will receive reduced admission to NSCA’s 19th annual Business & Leadership Conference ($999 as opposed to $1,499), as well as recognition throughout the year in various NSCA and […]

LG announced last week that Jo Seong-jin, the head of its Home Appliance & Air Solution (H&A) Company and one of the three representative directors responsible for key decisions of the entire organization, has been promoted to the position of sole chief executive officer, effective immediately. Jo’s responsibility will extend across all of LG Electronics’ […]

Source Digital just announced its SourceSync.io platform, which is designed to create personalization via smart content with multiscreen use in digital signage. The platform claims to allow viewers to intuitively and instantly access and discover related experiences while viewing programming on any device — smart phone, tablet, computer and traditional TV. The new omni-screen world […]