Barco just unveiled what they are calling their ‘digital media canvas’ – an LED screen technology that’s different than traditional LED displays. Thanks to their thin, lightweight, and bendable design, the R-series attach easily to virtually any surface – especially on curved surfaces. Compared to today’s LED products, the ‘digital media canvas’ is the future […]

The new Bose PowerShare adaptable power amplifier line consists of three 1U models: two- and four-channel fixed-install models (PS602 and PS604) and one two-channel portable amplifier (PS602P). Each model delivers 600 watts of power that can be shared across all output channels. With support for both low- and high-impedance loads up to 100V, PowerShare amplifiers […]

The beyerdynamic Classis RM 30, also known as the vertical Revoluto array microphone, is now available in white. The microphone can be used for a variety of unique functions, including discreet ceiling installations for video conferences. In small or medium-sized video conference rooms, the Revoluto microphone can be mounted to the ceiling in front of […]

Bose Professional announces the introduction of its new ControlCenter zone controllers. The ControlCenter series is a set of remote controls for use with Bose FreeSpace amplifiers, PowerShare amplifiers and ControlSpace processors. The three models are: ControlCenter CC-1, providing volume control; ControlCenter CC-2, offering volume plus A/B source selection; and ControlCenter CC-3, offering volume plus A/B/C/D […]

NanoLumens today announced its Outdoor Performance Series featuring 9,000 nits+ and availability in both 8MM and 10MM pixel pitch configurations. NanoLumens claims the Outdoor Performance Series also sets new industry benchmarks in a number of critically important areas, including contrast ratios that are 70 percent better the leading competitor and its operational environments ranging is […]

InfoComm International announced that it has entered into an agreement with Field Nation, the leading marketplace platform for contingent and on-demand workforce management. Under the agreement, InfoComm members will have access to Field Nation’s workforce initiatives, including its extensive contract labor pool, while technicians using the Field Nation platform will have access to InfoComm training […]

Draper wants to do more than your screens. So, they’ve launched a division to market the service of signage — whether you’re in need of a motorized background for press conferences, looking to make a splash with some large graphics for a business, trying to communicate a message in a restrictive environment, or bringing order […]

Futuresource Consulting has released the sixth edition of the global video wall report, which has monitored the adoption of technologies in the tiled display market since 2003. In 2015 global sales reached over $3.4bn and trends indicate that this category will sustain double digit growth out to 2020, with the market becoming more dynamic than […]

tvONE introduces two new product offerings, the 1T-MV-8474 4K Multiviewer and 1T-CL-322-US Control Panel at InfoComm in Las Vegas (booth C6818). The 1T-MV-8474 4K Multiviewer, the latest product in tvONE’s range of 4K enabled products, can display up to four video windows simultaneously via sixteen different fixed layouts, which can be recalled to present content […]

wePresent’s new PresentSense is a proximity-based Bluetooth gateway that allows you to connect to nearby wePresent units quicker. PresentSense uses a Bluetooth dongle in compatible wePresent units in conjunction with the native Bluetooth apparatus present in many computers and mobile devices. wePresent presentation gateways equipped with PresentSense will automatically detect nearby Bluetooth-enabled presentation devices, allowing […]

Stampede announced that its European subsidiary Stampede Europe has acquired all of the assets of Just Lamps, including the affiliated brand Diamond Lamps. “This acquisition should serve as a model for the entire 21st century ProAV industry,” declared Stampede CEO Mark Wilkins. “It brings together two companies that possess market leadership, proven business models, subject […]

Following on the launch of LUCIA 70 V output models during last year’s InfoComm show, LAB GRUPPEN is set to unveil three new LUCIA 60-watt power models at InfoComm in Las Vegas: LUCIA 60/2M, LUCIA 60/2 and LUCIA 60/1-70. Available with either four-in, four-out matrix-mixer (LUCIA 60/2M), two-in, two-out configuration (LUCIA 60/2) or two-in, one-out […]

InfoComm marked the debut of the Liberty AIR and MegaVox AIR wireless companion speakers from Anchor Audio, Inc. The company has offered unpowered companion speakers for many years, but now Liberty AIR and MegaVox AIR set a new industry standard, as the first battery-powered wireless companion speakers in Anchor Audio’s line. The AIRs are battery […]

Carbon Fiber has been used on racing bikes for years as it’s as it’s lighter than plastic but stronger than steel. Now, add an LED wall to that with Leyard’s new CarbonLight LED display solutions to that. It’s a family of flexible, lightweight displays uniquely constructed to meet a broad range of creative indoor and […]

Crystal Screens by Luminit LLC is introducing a projection screen for the ProAV market at this year’s InfoComm in Las Vegas, Nevada (Booth# N2373B). Crystal Screens uses nanolens technology that was originally developed for the aerospace industry by optical scientists. Crystal Screens’ holographic technology creates a random surface that manipulates light energy. The result is […]

Ricoh just announced its Unified Communication System, the P3500M — the size of a laptop, the 3.5-pound device includes an HD camera, microphone and speakers that fit inside a soft-sided carrying case. Boasting the same simple startup as the P3500, the P3500M can be unpacked, plugged in, connected and made entirely ready in about 60 […]

Gefen today announced that the 4K Ultra HD HDBaseT 2.0 Extender for HDMI (GTB-UHD-HBT2) is now shipping. The GTB-UHD-HBT2 uses the new HDBaseT 2.0 Colligo platform which is spec’d to carry, in addition to video, RS-232, Bi-directional IR, and Power over HDBaseT — but, NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE as the HDBaseT Alliance doesn’t actually monitor […]

Eiki International announces the new EK-810U WUXGA (1920×1200) and EK-811W WXGA (1280×800) Laser Projectors. Featuring 8,000-lumen brightness, a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, and the superior color performance resulting from the use of both blue and red lasers, the EK-810U/811W support versatile LAN control and carries the added benefit of an IP6X Dust Ingress Test rating for […]

BenQ America today unveiled the TL240C and TL321C — both transparent LCD displays. Designed to bring a new and dynamic approach to digital signage and retail applications, the new models uniquely feature 24-inch and 32-inch lightweight display boxes to showcase products alongside relevant audio and video, bringing product promotions to life. Designed to allow consumers […]

beyerdynamic is introducing the Quinta TB Boundary Microphone for its Quinta Wireless Conferencing System. With a high degree of flexibility and reliability, the Quinta TB boundary microphone is suitable for meeting rooms, huddle rooms, or video conferencing. The proven triple-band technology of the Quinta family ensures the wireless transmission of audio. The Quinta system operates […]

At InfoComm 2016, RICOH is debuting the KU12000 projector, a WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, HDMI, and HDBaseT projector spec’d at 12,000 lumens and six lens options. It will list for $18,869. The RICOH PJ XL4540 and WXL4540 are laser-based, short-throw projectors spec’d at 3,200 lumens of brightness. Resolution is XGA for the PJ XL4540 and WXGA […]

ClearOne is introducing the new compact two-channel DIALOG 20 mic system at InfoComm. Using adaptive frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology within the 2.4 GHz unlicensed spectrum, DIALOG 20 has some advantages over fixed frequency transmission. First, DIALOG 20 is resistant to narrowband interference because it switches frequency using a pseudo-random sequence. Second, this sequencing makes the […]

InFocus today announced its Jupiter Canvas 5.0. Canvas delivers real-time video, data, and application screens from across the enterprise to display walls, smartphones, tablets, PCs and conference room systems including InFocus Jupiter Canvas Touch and CRS 4K systems. Canvas enables users to share information and collaborate on this consolidated business intelligence, anywhere in the corporate […]

Scalable Display Technologies has joined forces with Anoto to build the Huddlewall collaboration system with an integrated Anoto Microdot Pattern, enabling the concurrent use of up to seven pens on a single Huddlewall. Huddlewall collaboration systems feature an interactive surface powered by Anoto’s digital pen technology to enable a natural pen-on-screen collaboration experience. Windows desktop […]

Richard Stokes, managing director of the $19 billion private equity investment firm H.I.G Capital says, “AVI-SPL is the established market leader in the AV systems and collaboration solutions market and we look forward to supporting the continued expansion of the company’s service offering and geographic footprint.” Today the EMEA part of AVI-SPL’s geographic footprint includes […]

Altinex will introduce the new MT302-201 Digital Multitasked at InfoComm next week. The MT302-201 Digital Multitasker is a 4-RU, rack mountable chassis that allows for input and output modules — it has 20-slots. Thus, the MT302-201 supports up to 20 Digital MultiTasker cards and is equipped with two Ethernet ports, an IR receiver/IR blaster and […]

Visionary Solutions has introduced a 4K UHD video system that sends signals over standard Gigabit IP networks. Visionary’s new 4000-Series 4K Encoder and Decoder deliver “visually lossless,” ultra-low latency UHD video over Gigabit Ethernet. The E4000 encoder and D4000 Decoder employ the flexibility and scalability of today’s converged IP networks to carry Ultra High Definition […]

Atlona announced that its new premier commercial-market 4K switcher, the AT-UHD-SW-5000ED, is now shipping.  The five-input switcher includes two HDBaseT inputs and mirrored HDMI/HDBaseT outputs, offering integrators more flexibility in designing boardroom, classroom and other AV presentation systems. The SW-5000ED supports 4K/UHD@60 Hz, 4:2:0 video (10.2 Gbps) and transmits AV signals along with Ethernet, Power […]

Barco introduces RGB laser-powered rear-projection video walls. The Flagship laser series for 24/7 control rooms offers all the advantages of RGB laser projection for large video walls – including laser brightness levels and vibrant colors like never before, with an unmatched lifetime and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). To enable operators to view all […]

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards. To be frank, this doesn’t need much written about it as the stats prove its importance. And, here are some stats in case you are doubting the validity of these awards: 1. We had over 81,000 voters for the final awards! 2. The […]

If there is a way to hurriedly award Fred Shen the ULTIMATE AV award for service, InfoComm should do it now – their biggest AV show, ever, will take place next week in Las Vegas and it wouldn’t be where it is today without Fred Shen, founder of Shen Milsom & Wilke (SM&W), the largest […]

ClearOne’s second generation Beamforming Microphone Array 2, introduced today, claims to be the industry’s most sophisticated audio beamforming, adaptive steering, acoustic echo cancellation, and noise cancellation technologies. ClearOne’s original Beamforming Microphone Array was the audiovisual industry’s first professional grade microphone array with beamforming and adaptive acoustic steering. The Beamforming Microphone Array 2 has the following […]