I’m back! As some of you may have noticed (at least based on emails I get), for the past three-plus years my byline has not appeared in any AV Industry publications, print or online, with the sole exception of a short lived participation during Cindy Davis’s era running the Tech Decisions online magazine. There is […]

This may be the simplest way to sell turnkey touch table bundles. GPO Display, a Fremont, Calif.-based manufacturer of 4K and 1080p commercial displays, recently began shipping some unique turnkey touch table bundles. There are three table bundles that are designed bring multi-screen interactivity to presentations and meetings, museum exhibits, corporate lobbies, car dealerships and […]

Audinate has announced the immediate availability of the Dante Analog Output Module, a complete, small form factor PCB that allows for rapid development of Dante-to-analog endpoints. Manufacturers can use this module in a variety of small footprint enclosures with appropriate analog connectors to rapidly bring finished products to market. The Dante Analog Output Module supports […]

WPS Office Software today announced new features in the iOS version of its complete office productivity suite, offering iPhone users more file sharing, presenting and recording features. WPS Office for iOS is part of the WPS Office Suite — an office productivity suite with Writer, Presentation, Spreadsheets and a PDF reader — available for Windows […]

Yes, it’s only 55″ but, don’t discount it as a potential game-changer in our market. Every single PR firm in the commercial AV market has used the term “game-changer” or “disruptive” to describe a client’s new product or service. But most of the time, that’s just hype or hyperbole. However, even though Google (and their […]

Christie has simplified the process of creating spectacular large-scale visual experiences by combining its industry-leading tools and expertise into Christie Mystique Install. Christie Mystique is a suite of software, hardware and services that applies Christie’s expertise and technology to support complex projection applications. We shot a video explaining it at this past summer’s InfoComm here. […]

Attero Tech is shipping two new Bluetooth audio interfaces. Not to be confused with consumer Bluetooth interfaces, the Attero Tech unBT2A and unD6IO-BT are the first Bluetooth-enabled audio devices designed specifically for use with commercially installed AV systems. Attero Tech also released its new unDNEMO-BT, the world’s first Bluetooth-enabled, Dante network audio monitor. Both Attero […]

Altinex announced three new additions to the company’s UT260 Series of under table switchers: the UT260-102, UT260-103 and UT260-104. The new Altinex UT260-102 is a multi-format switcher with HDMI, VGA and Display Port (DP) input capability outputting to HDMI with de-embedded audio. The UT260-102 offers multi-format inputs to accommodate VGA, DisplayPort, VGA, and HDMI signals […]

PixelFLEX has added both front-serviceable video panels, plus right-angle corner capabilities, for all models of the FLEXLite NXG. With one of the highest resolution displays on the market, FLEXLite NXG panels are 500mm x 500mm and use a die-cast aluminum frame for additional durability. Available in 2.6mm to 6.25mm pitch options, plus a 6.25mm IP65 […]

InfoComm International has entered into an agreement with IHS Markit, a global leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, to analyze and forecast the market for professional audiovisual products and services worldwide. The new, comprehensive reports, due for release in 2017, supersede InfoComm’s previous Market Definition and Strategy Study series of research products, which was […]

Sony Electronics is expanding its BRC series of robotic PTZ cameras with the addition of its first 4K model – the BRC-X1000. The BRC-X1000 is designed for small-to-midsize production companies as a primary camera for local broadcast affiliates, cable TV operations, education, hospital and government applications, as well as live event recording for houses of […]

Click here to see Gary Kayye’s thoughts about this acquisition. Samsung Electronics and Harman International today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Samsung will acquire HARMAN for $112.00 per share in cash, or total equity value of approximately $8.0 billion.  Upon closing, the transaction will immediately give Samsung a significant […]

A new line of Crown by HARMAN amplifiers, the CDi DriveCore Series, is shipping. Crown says this series offers high-performance and a rich feature set at a competitive cost. Using technology derived from the Crown DriveCore Install Series, the CDi DriveCore Series offers streamlined functionality to work in almost any small/medium installation — houses of […]

Integrated Systems Europe has confirmed that Daniel Lamarre, the president and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, will present the show’s Closing Keynote speech on Fri., Feb. 2017. For over 30 years, Cirque du Soleil has been at the cutting edge of live entertainment creation and production with shows such as Varekai, Amaluna, TORUK — The […]

Hall Research has introduced an HDBaseT Receiver in a Decora-style wall plate that can be installed in the wall behind a TV. The UHBX-R-WP provides HDMI video output as well as RS232 and IR for applications where control signals may be needed. The wall plate Receiver uses a single Cat6 cable up to 500 feet […]

Stream TV Networks just announced its strategic partnership with Signagelive, the cloud-based digital signage technology. The companies have teamed up to make Stream TV’s Ultra-D glasses-free 3D displays accessible to an expanded commercial market, and earlier this week Signagelive launched support for the Ultra-D format which is available to all customers who want to add […]

I read this article about the differences between high performers and workaholics a few months ago. It’s stuck with me ever since — mostly because it made me wonder if I’m secretly a workaholic. I like to think of myself as a high performer. I sometimes work long hours, and lord knows I travel a […]

RTI today announced a two-way driver for MuxLab’s ProDigital series of AV over IP products. The new driver allows integrators to easily incorporate MuxLab AV devices into RTI automation and control systems, providing powerful yet simple video control for commercial and residential applications. Developed by RTI through MuxLab’s partner program, the two-way driver allows direct […]

Promising to impress integrators, operators and exhibition designers, the Wings Engine Raw 8K claims to be the only media server of its type to offer uncompressed image quality of up to four simultaneous streams of 4K resolution (making one 8K image via a 2×2 configuration) for playback of native content. This server is also spec’d […]

The new Martin by HARMAN RUSH Scanner 1 LED fixture is now shipping. This high-output LED fixture with a dynamic feature set offers multiple colors, gobos and prism effects. This new addition to the RUSH lighting series delivers high output and super-sharp optics via two separate color wheels, one rotating gobo wheel, one static gobo […]

Comprehensive Connectivity just announced a new 4×4 seamless matrix switcher with video wall functionality (CSW-HD455KM). With four HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs, Comprehensive’s new matrix provides EDID management for recognizing multiple display formats and sources with each source routed to any display, control via panel push buttons, IR remote control, RS232 interface or TCP/TP. […]

Visix’s new second-generation electronic paper signs (EPS) are brighter and easier to read, even in low light areas. Paper-White EPS signs use E-Ink technology for a bright display background with low reflectivity and high readability, and allow for both black and red colors on-screen. EPS signs are wireless, battery-powered and can be mounted virtually anywhere. […]

Roland today announced the introduction of its VR-4HD High-Definition AV Mixer — a portable AV Mixer that integrates a digital audio mixer, video switcher, multi-viewer touch screen and USB video/audio streaming interface into a stand-alone device. The VR-4HD has three dedicated HDMI inputs (1080p/1080i/720p resolutions). A fourth input includes a scaler to support both video […]

Planar Systems, a Leyard company, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire NaturalPoint, a company that’s in the optical tracking and motion capture solutions markets, for $125 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition brings Planar closer to strategic opportunities in augmented and virtual reality and in other market […]

Visix has added a new Social Media Subscription service to their digital signage product line. The new modules are customized, responsive and offer a variety of features managed through an online portal. Social media feeds provide clients with auto-updating content that attracts viewers and increases participation on their social networks. It also allows them to […]

InfoComm International has announced the election results for the 2017 InfoComm International board of directors and Leadership Search Committee (LSC). Joe Pham, Ph.D., president and CEO of QSC, has been elected secretary-treasurer of the Board by InfoComm membership. InfoComm members also elected to the Board Laura Moorhead, CTS, president of Blue Sky Integrated Technologies and […]

Adding a new member at the top of its line of commercial market AV matrix switchers, Atlona introduced the AT-UHD-CLSO-840 (4K @60Hz 4:2:0), an eight-input, four-output 4K HDMI and HDBaseT switcher designed for applications including videoconferencing, multi-screen presentations and divisible room installations often specified for classroom, corporate or hospitality environments. The new matrix is equipped […]

L-Acoustics announced the acquisition of CAMCO, the manufacturer of amplified controllers, DSP and audio network solutions for the professional audio industry. CAMCO has over 25 years of experience developing amplified controller technology and holds several patents in the trade. Based in Wenden, Germany, CAMCO counts 50 employees and distributes its products in 60 countries around […]

Extron has announced the immediate availability of the Extron XTRA Series XPA 1002-100V, a half rack 1U, convection cooled power amplifier delivering two channels of 100 watts rms for 100 volt distributed speakers. This professional grade amplifier features a 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.1 percent THD+N specifications. The XPA 1002-100V is an ENERGY STAR […]

Symetrix announces Prism 0x0, the latest in the company’s award-winning Prism series of Dante-enabled DSPs. Offering expansion via 64 channels of bi-directional Dante networking, the new Prism 0x0 delivers cost-effective processing, mixing, and routing for Dante-enabled endpoints, while providing exceptional sound quality.Used as the DSP core of a Dante network, or as a DSP co-processor, […]

Last week at the New York Digital Signage Week, several companies showed off their applications solutions and integration with NEC at their New York Partner Showcase.   Stratos Media showed off their retail analytics platform in collaboration with NEC Displays. Smarter Trash presented their trash compactor with a 3 screen digital top. SRUI introduced their […]

At the New York Digital Signage Week, several manufacturers presented their signal processing solutions and integration with NEC at the NEC New York Partner Showcase. Green Hippo showed off its AViary range of dedicated installation products. Datapath introduced the iolite controller and and wall control software. Atlona talked about their soft codec integration transmitter and […]