Absen Debuts 4K LED Displays at ISE 2015

Absen Optoelectronics showcased a new range of super high resolution LED displays for rental and fixed installation at ISE 2015. Absen will be giving a demo of its smallest pitch outdoor LED display for the high end rental market – the X5.  Another major stand highlight will be the new A1.9 4K LED display, the […]

Absen Debuts 4K LED Displays at ISE 2015

Vivitek Intros Dual-Lamp Projector at ISE 2015

Vivitek launched a new large venue WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution projector, the DU6675, at next week’s ISE show in Amsterdam. Designed for high-end installation and ruggedized applications, it’s spec’d at 6000 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 3000:1. As a dual lamp projector, the DU6675 is able to display larger/brighter images beyond what a single […]

Vivitek Intros Dual-Lamp Projector at ISE 2015

Revolabs Now Shipping Elite Wired Microphones

Revolabs today announced that the company is now shipping its new line of Elite Wired Microphones. Available in black, white, and brushed nickel, Revolabs’ tabletop Elite Wired Microphones bring sound capture to any conferencing or unified communications (UC) application. Released in omnidirectional or directional (cardioid) models, the devices follow the same form-factor and design as […]

Revolabs Now Shipping Elite Wired Microphones

ClearOne Releases VIEW Pro D210 Decoderfor Digital Signage

ClearOne is starting to ship their new “value-priced” VIEW Pro D210 decoder that enables high-quality, low-latency media streaming over existing IP networks. ClearOne is describing this as a cost-efficient network device used for digital signage applications where common content is repeated over multiple displays and may not need professional-level audio amplification, or third-party equipment control. […]

ClearOne Releases VIEW Pro D210 Decoderfor Digital Signage

Chief’s ConnexSys is Designed Solves Common Video Wall Installation Problems

Chief’s ConnexSys Video Wall Mounting System solves the most common video wall problems installers often run into on the worksite — speed, alignment, serviceability and rigidity. Features include strut channel install, six points of tool-free adjustment, RapidDraw display release, depth adjustment for recessed installations and landscape or portrait options. The ConnexSys story started several years […]

Chief’s ConnexSys is Designed Solves Common Video Wall Installation Problems

K-array’s Unique Owl Is Most Innovative Live-Events Speaker We’ve Seen in Years

K-array’s new Owl (aka KW8) is one of the first audio moving head speakers to market. It’s outfitted with an 8″ coaxial transducer and a newly built-in camera tool to allow users to accurately focus their directivity of sound. This feature bridges the gap between AV in a revolutionary concept. The Owl provides up to […]

K-array’s Unique Owl Is Most Innovative Live-Events Speaker We’ve Seen in Years

Extron Announces Next Generation Fiber Optic Extenders for 4K Resolutions

Extron has launched a new FOX II 4K Series for extension, switching, and distribution of 4K video, multi‑channel audio, and bidirectional control signals over fiber optic cabling. The series includes the FOX II T DP 4K and FOX II T HD 4K fiber optic transmitters for DisplayPort and HDMI, as well as the FOX II […]

Extron Announces Next Generation Fiber Optic Extenders for 4K Resolutions

Decorative Truss?

Cosmic Truss has launched a brand new display monitor and TV mounting bracket that is compatible with their F34 and F44 truss systems — but it, well, looks nice. Constructed from steel, measuring 16 inches wide, and just 3/16 inch thick Cosmic Truss says this new bracket is both lightweight and strong. It ships complete […]

Decorative Truss?

InfoComm: Global AV: Spotlight Europe

By Monica Heck Special to InfoComm International [Editor’s note: In 2015, InfoComm International will offer snapshots of AV markets around the world, based on InfoComm research and interviews with AV professionals in those markets. Look for future global spotlights in the Resources section of our website.] As AV professionals prepare for Integrated Systems Europe 2015, […]

InfoComm: Global AV: Spotlight Europe

NSCA 2015 Compensation and Benefits Report Released

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) is excited to announce its 2015 Compensation & Benefits Report, based on data gathered from systems integrators across the country. Now in its fifth iteration, the report tracks and benchmarks compensation and benefits data for a variety of key positions within the industry, including technical and administrative roles. Systems […]

NSCA 2015 Compensation and Benefits Report Released

Christie Announces Boxer Projector Series

Christie’s new Boxer Series will officially launch and will make its worldwide debut at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Amsterdam, but we have the details now. Technically, there was a private launch back in November and Christie has already taken orders for more than 200 projectors — without a public launch! The first […]

Christie Announces Boxer Projector Series

Barix Introduces OEM Module at ISE 2015

Barix’s new IPAM302 is designed as an OEM for vendors and systems integrators seeking cost-efficient, openly programmable modules to build their own IP audio products — as well as for companies interested in private-label products manufactured by Barix. The IPAM302 is the board-level technology at the core of Barix’s latest-generation Instreamer IP encoders and Annuncicom […]

Barix Introduces OEM Module at ISE 2015

Rotel Introduces New RSP-1582 Reference Surround Processor

Rotel Electronics has just launched what it’s calling a “reference” surround processor: the RSP-1582. Rotel says the DACs in the RSP-1582 preamp/processor consist of six 24-bit/192kHz  Wolfson WM8740 chips, four dedicated DACs for the front left, front right, center and subwoofer channels and shared stereo DACs for the rear and surround channels. Also included is […]

Rotel Introduces New RSP-1582 Reference Surround Processor

ClearOne Updates Digital Wireless Microphone System, Adds Built-In Dante

ClearOne has introduced a new version of its Digital Wireless Microphone products, now with support for Dante technology. As you know, Dante is the industry’s fastest growing media networking protocol for digital audio networking. This newly released microphone system complements other audio products from ClearOne in that it uses radio-frequency (RF) digital wireless signal transmission […]

ClearOne Updates Digital Wireless Microphone System, Adds Built-In Dante

17 Stands You Must See at ISE 2015

As you may know, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is Europe’s — and the world’s — largest AV show. Combining both residential and commercial AV technology in one giant trade show venue at the Amsterdam RAI, the show is nicely spread out in 12 easy-to-navigate halls that you can walk without back-tracking as it’s laid-out in […]

17 Stands You Must See at ISE 2015

Wheels Within Wheels

I have often reflected, both in this column and elsewhere, on the cyclical nature of our business. Here we are in January, first month of the year, and some of those cycles are due to begin again. I’ve always thought of this process as an annual cycle, beginning in January and ending right after the […]

Wheels Within Wheels

Christie H Series Joins 1-Chip DLP Lineup at ISE

Christie introduces its brightest 1-chip DLP projector line today with the new Christie H Series that include two projectors that are both spec’d with 12,000 lumens. Weighing only 52.5 pounds (24 kilograms) each, both the dual-lamp Christie D12HD-H (1080p) and Christie D12WU-H (1920×1200) projectors are designed for mid-to-large rental staging and fixed applications such as […]

Christie H Series Joins 1-Chip DLP Lineup at ISE

Extron Introduces New H.264 Streaming Media Player and Decoder

Extron has introduced the SMD 202 — the latest addition to the company’s H.264 Streaming AV product line. The SMD 202 is a compact media player and live stream decoder used in H.264 streaming applications. It provides the flexibility to present the signal from a locally connected AV device, decode a live streaming source, or […]

Extron Introduces New H.264 Streaming Media Player and Decoder

7thSense to Show 8K Media Server at ISE 2015

7thSense Design has announced the latest version of its Delta Infinity Media Server line, the Infinity III, will manage and play 8K (60Hz) resolution content uncompressed 3GB/S playback capable. Features include full timeline control, warp, blend, full dome and abstract mesh screen modes. According to 7thSense, Infinity III promises solid playback for high complex projection […]

7thSense to Show 8K Media Server at ISE 2015

SMART Technologies Launches 84″ kapp Along with New Premium Services

On the heels of last week’s Microsoft Surface Hub 84-inch multi-touch collaboration board announcement, SMART Technologies has launched its own 84” product with the kapp 84. SMART is also announcing something called SMART kapp Premium Services, which enables SMART kapp app users to unlock a range of enhanced features to the already revolutionary SMART kapp […]

SMART Technologies Launches 84″ kapp Along with New Premium Services

Microsoft Has Figured Out What Sharp, InFocus, SMART Technologies and Clary Icon Already Knew

Although SMART Technologies invented the interactive whiteboard market, and therefore indirectly invented the interactive display market, companies like InFocus — with Mondopad — and Clary Icon as well as Sharp have developed it into more of a mainstream product category in recent years. So much so that Microsoft has now, well, copied it — but, […]

Microsoft Has Figured Out What Sharp, InFocus, SMART Technologies and Clary Icon Already Knew

CEDIA Returns to ISE 2015 With New Training Courses

Building on a successful show in 2014, CEDIA, joint venture partner of ISE, will be delivering an extensive training program, incorporating several new courses at ISE 2015. The aim of this year’s training program is to educate attendees on the latest industry developments in short bite size sessions. With over twenty courses available, installers will […]

CEDIA Returns to ISE 2015 With New Training Courses

Visual Productions Brings Cuety iPad Lighting Controller to ISE

At ISE, Visual Productions will be exhibiting their range of lighting control software for Mac, PC and Linux and solid-state hardware controllers including the CueCore and Cuety iPad lighting control system. According to Visual Productions, Cuety is a new generation lighting controller that turns an iPad into a lighting console. The Cuety LPU-1 controller is […]

Visual Productions Brings Cuety iPad Lighting Controller to ISE

ARTHUR HOLM to Debut DYNAMIC1H TALK and DYNAMICNAMETAG at ISE

ARTHUR HOLM will unveil two new motorized monitor products at ISE next month in the form of the DYNAMIC1H TALK and DYNAMICNAMETAG. The DYNAMIC1H TALK is a motorized, foldable and “unfoldable” monitor, where the screen is always visible. It is constructed with milled aluminum and the multi-touch screen is covered with a protective, edge-to-edge glass. […]

ARTHUR HOLM to Debut DYNAMIC1H TALK and DYNAMICNAMETAG at ISE

Mackie Aims for Install Market with New Speaker Line

Famous for its live-sound speakers, Mackie’s newest lineup aims of rate installed sound market. Dubbed the iP Series, it includes three full-range models (10 inch, 12 inch and 15 inch) and a companion 18 inch subwoofer. The full-range iP-10, iP-12 and iP-15 feature eight M10 rigging points and a rotatable 90°x50° horn to support both […]

Mackie Aims for Install Market with New Speaker Line

DENON Intros Four New Loudspeakers Aimed at Meeting Room Installs

Following the introduction of the company’s compact DN-304SAM audio monitors, Denon Professional, introduced four loudspeakers for conference rooms and meeting spaces. The announcement includes the bi-amplified two-way DN-306SA and DN-308SA, and tri-amplified three-way DN-506SA and DN-508SA. Designed for presentations, collaborative discussions and critical multimedia playback, the Denon Professional DN-306SA and DN-308SA offer the following specs: […]

DENON Intros Four New Loudspeakers Aimed at Meeting Room Installs

HARMAN’s JBL Professional Debuts SRX800 Series Portable Powered Loudspeakers

JBL Professional today announced the introduction of its SRX800 Series portable powered loudspeakers that integrate both JBL transducers and Crown DriveCore amplifiers. JBL SRX800 Series models include the 12-inch two-way SRX812P, 15-inch two-way SRX812P, dual 15-inch three-way SRX835P, 18-inch SRX818SP subwoofer and the SRX828SP, the world’s only dual-18-inch powered subwoofer at this price point. The […]

HARMAN’s JBL Professional Debuts SRX800 Series Portable Powered Loudspeakers

Turbosound Debuts iQ Series Acoustic Integration Loudspeakers

Turbosound launched its all-new iQ Series networked loudspeaker product line. The iQ Series features what Turbosound is calling “Acoustic Integration”, enabling digital mixers, personal monitor systems and loudspeakers to communicate directly with each other via the company’s proprietary ULTRANET Technology. Acoustic Integration allows users to change the sound system without ever leaving the mixing desk. […]

Turbosound Debuts iQ Series Acoustic Integration Loudspeakers

dbx Intros 500 Series Processors

HARMAN subsidiary dbx is introducing its 500 Series processors — five half-rack-space recording studio signal processors. The new 500 Series models include the 560A Compressor/Limiter, 530 Parametric EQ, 580 Mic Pre, 520 De-Esser and 510 Sub Harmonic Synth. The dbx 560A Compressor/Limiter provides control of dynamics including threshold, compression ratio and output gain. It offers […]

dbx Intros 500 Series Processors

ARTHUR HOLM to Show New DynamicX2 and Dynamic3 Design at ISE

ARTHUR HOLM’s DynamicX2 has been re-designed with what the company is calling a new ultra-thin design — they say it makes it the slimmest retractable monitor on the market. The DynamicX2 is a retractable monitor that literally can be installed to completely silently retract into the table surface. Using a patented automatic tilting system, ARTHUR […]

ARTHUR HOLM to Show New DynamicX2 and Dynamic3 Design at ISE

Behringer Intros Small Format Mixer With MP3 Player

The Behringer XENYX QX602MP3 is a 6-input/2-bus small format mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps, British EQs, a built-in MP3 player and a Multi-FX engine. The ultra-compact mixer’s six inputs (two mic, two stereo) feature onboard studio-grade XENYX Mic Preamps with available phantom power, as well as the Company’s so-called “British” channel EQs, which are modeled […]

Behringer Intros Small Format Mixer With MP3 Player

Stealth Acoustics Ships SA255 350W Mono Amp

Built as a replacement of Stealth Acoustics’ 255R model, the new SA255 includes Stealth’s new blue back-lit front panel graphics and features a variable low-pass filter for use with Stealth, or other passive subwoofer speakers, and provides 350 watts of power at 4 ohm loads. The filter stage can be bypassed to allow for full […]

Stealth Acoustics Ships SA255 350W Mono Amp