Extron Electronics is shipping the IN1606, a six-input, HDCP-compliant video scaler that includes four HDMI inputs, two universal analog video inputs and two simultaneous HDMI outputs. The IN1606 accepts a wide variety of video formats including HDMI, HDTV, RGB and standard definition video. Its video scaling engine features 1080i deinterlacing, Deep Color processing and seamless […]

Panasonic told rAVe today that its new SOLID SHINE Series of lamp-free projectors with DIGITAL LINK technology are already shipping. The LED/laser light source in the SOLID SHINE Series of one-chip DLP projectors is specified with a 20,000 hours light-source life span. All models in the series are spec’d to deliver 3,500 lumens of brightness. […]

BenQ’s new SH940 is a native 1920x1080p resolution DLP projector that’s specified at 4,000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 50,000:1. Included with horizontal and vertical lens shift, 2D keystone correction and throw ratios of up to 2.43, the SH940 is aimed at both home theater applications since it includes an HDMI ports and a […]

More than 250 systems integration professionals gathered in Phoenix, AZ, last week to discuss strategies to create a profitable business despite a number of transformations affecting their business. NSCA’s 15th Annual Business & Leadership Conference, commonly referred to as “the best ever,” witnessed record-breaking numbers for the fourth year in a row, in addition to […]

Audinate has announced enhancements to its Dante Virtual Soundcard software for Windows. The Dante Virtual Soundcard allows your PC or Mac to connect your preferred audio application directly to a Dante audio network. Dante Virtual Soundcard uses the standard Ethernet port on your computer to communicate with a network of other Dante enabled devices — […]

Extron introduced the EDID 101H, an EDID Emulator for HDMI signal sources. It features EDID Minder, an Extron exclusive technology that automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices. Pre-stored EDID is communicated to the source based on a user-selected resolution and refresh rate. Alternatively, the EDID 101H can be set to capture and store EDID […]

By Paul Gray High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) is a video compression standard, a successor to H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, which will enable improved video quality, double the data compression ratio, and support 8K UHD (resolutions up to 8192×4320). The ratification of the first draft specification of ITU’s HEVC has been hailed as the dawn of 4Kx2K television. […]

ClearOne just announced an expanded distribution agreement with NewComm Technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, NewComm will distribute the full line of ClearOne’s COLLABORATE soft-codec-based video conferencing solutions to its authorized dealers throughout the northeastern United States. “NewComm has been a leading distributor of ClearOne AV products for more than a decade,” said Zee […]

Savant Systems has expanded the capabilities of its SmartView Tiling technology to deliver up to nine high definition (HD) windows of content or media on a single display. SmartView Tiling, initially unveiled with a six-tile capacity, is a versatile technology featuring broadcast quality video processing and scaling that is appropriate for both residential and commercial […]

LifeSize is working with Microsoft to deliver a video and collaboration solution that brings the popular Microsoft Lync unified communication experience to the meeting room. LifeSize is one of four video collaboration vendors participating in the Microsoft Lync Room Systems program, aimed at developing a new product category designed around Lync 2013. LifeSize LRS1000 for […]

Delta Products is launching the WX21 and WX31 WideXtreme (WX) megapixel displays that Delta claims can be assembled in under an hour and calibrated in seconds using Mersive’s auto-calibrating Sol software. In addition to integrating Mersive’s Sol software, the WX series displays are also the first displays to ship with Mersive’s Solstice software, a new application that allows multiple users […]

By Warren Kressinger-Dunn Today’s hospitals are facing a virtual tidal wave of demand for healthcare services based on several factors: an aging baby boomer population that requires more intensive care and more of it, new healthcare legislation that is extending eligibility to thousands of newly-insured patients and emerging treatment modalities offering the potential to extend lifetimes […]

Savant Systems has announced the availability of the Savant Wireless Thermostat, SST-W100. The SST-W100 is a Wi-Fi enabled digital thermostat designed to control Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems within any residential or commercial setting and integrate seamlessly into a Savant-controlled environment. The SST-W100 is a versatile thermostat for one and two stage control […]

RP Visual Solutions has launched what it is calling an “economical” matrix flex mount for flat panel arrays. Dubbed the RPMM-Matrix Flex Mount, it’s CNC-laser-cut from formed 3/16” black powder-coat welded steel. This mount can extend out from the wall up to 30 inches, allowing an installer, service person or end-user to physically get behind […]

On May 16, 2012 the Board of Directors of ClearOne authorized a stock buy-back program to acquire up to $2,000,000 in the Company’s common stock during the next twelve months. On July 30, 2012 the Board authorized to increase the amount available for the stock buy-back program from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. Yesterday, the Board authorized […]

By Bradley A. Malone, PMP Many organizations that are beginning to mature their business management practices go through a process of determining who to select as their project managers and how to nurture their competence and capabilities. As a certified Project Management Professional and practicing project manager for 25 years, and as someone who’s taught more […]

Almo Professional A/V, in partnership with InfoComm International, announced recently that all 12 of its educational courses on the 2013 E4 AV training and networking tour are now worth InfoComm CTS Renewal Units (RUs). Registration is open for the first two E4 events of the year, taking place in Chicago on March 28 and San […]

By Molly Stillman You may or may not know Joe Hillis. He’s been a systems engineer who spent most of his life working IT in public safety before retiring in 2004. He then went to work for himself as an IT consultant for small businesses. He knows technology, he lives technology and he breathes technology. […]

Peerless-AV today announced the acquisition of Ciil Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of environmental/weatherproof outdoor TVs and displays marketed under the UltraView and Xtreme brand names. Peerless says that Ciil’s products are the only outdoor TVs and displays that are completely sealed and utilize no external vents, exhaust fans or filters. The patented design holds the […]

NUGEN Audio has released a new stand-alone version of its LM-Correct loudness analysis and correction tool, which was originally only available as an AudioSuite plug-in. For the first time, LM-Correct is available as a file-based program, taking its speed and simplicity beyond the Avid digital audio workstation (DAW) environment. LM-Correct provides EBU R128|ATSC A/85 (CALM […]

Draper’s new Video Conferencing Camera Lift-Ceiling allows the placement of a video conferencing camera directly behind a motorized projection screen; the camera raises and lowers with the screen. The Video Conferencing Camera Lift–Credenza hides your camera in virtually any conference room furnishing, ready to be raised at any time by simple remote operation. Draper’s Video […]

SpectraCal and Pandora announced last week the availability of a complete color cube characterization package for the professional video creation industry. Featuring Pandora’s new PLUTO image processor and a new version of SpectraCal’s CalMAN Studio software optimized for PLUTO, the package offers an accuracy of monitor characterization never previously attainable, while requiring less time than […]

MMD, the brand license partner for Philips Public Signage, announced at ISE 2013 several new digital signage products, a Multi-user Touch table with 32 touch points, a 120-centimeter (47″) Multi-user Touch Kiosk as well as displays for the education and healthcare sectors. The 55″ (140 centimeter) touch table BDT5535GS offers up to 32 touch points, […]

BOXLIGHT has announced the release of its ProjectoWrite6, the latest addition to its interactive projector line, which features LightPen Dual User annotation software and wireless display capabilities. It uses a 90 FPS CMOS Camera, and system-on-chip technology. The included SP6 driver allows users to take advantage of touch functions within Windows 7 and 8, and […]

Screen Innovations’ new FlexGlass is a flexible rear-projection screen material that claims to offer all of the benefits of the best rigid optical panels with the benefit of custom and curve capabilities that can only be achieved with a flexible screen material. With edge-blend capability and claiming a zero hotspot with infinite viewing angles (and […]

TruAudio announced that they have acquired Oasis Labs, a manufacturer that claims to make contractor grade speakers. TruAudio will discontinue the online offering of Oasis products and incorporate them in an economy line sold through its exclusive dealer network. President Bryan Garner said, “Mojoav.com is the internet site where Oasis products are sold to the […]

InFocus’ new DLP projector is the IN5550, which is aimed at larger venues. Specified at 8,300 lumens, this is the brightest projector InFocus has ever offered. The company isn’t really known as an install projector provider — in fact, InFocus is known to have bought and destroyed an install-brand: Proxima. The IN5550 offers two lamps, […]

Extron’s new DVI 110 Plus is a DVI signal regenerator and audio extender with EDID Minder. The DVI 110 Plus retimes and reshapes marginal or noisy DVI-D signals at the source, ensuring a strong, stable digital signal. It also accepts unbalanced computer stereo audio and converts it to balanced line level stereo audio, eliminating noise […]

L-ACOUSTICS has announced that new modules are now available for third party software, including CATT-Acoustics (Dynamic Link Library – DLL), EASE (Generic Loudspeaker Library – GLL), ODEON and LARA. Sound designers and acousticians can now simulate L-ACOUSTICS’ line source arrays via specific GLL or DLL files for the electro-acoustic software EASE and CATT-Acoustics, respectively. L-ACOUSTICS […]

InfoComm International is now accepting nominations for its 2013 InfoComm International Awards. All nominations are due April 19 and winners will be notified by May 6. Awards include: Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Awards Distinguished Achievement Award Educator of the Year Award Sustainable Technology Award (formerly Green AV) Women in AV Award Young AV […]

Without much fan fair, Barco bought one of the leading wireless transmission (wireless high-resolution video and audio) company today for $7.1 million dollars. AWIND, based in Taiwan, was founded in 2003 and employs about 60 people. Currently, it’s the technology that’s used in the majority of the projector manufacturers that do wireless video and audio […]

Premier Mounts’ new MVWC-3X3 mobile video wall cart provides a mobile version of a 3×3 video wall that’s capable of supporting nine 55″ LCDs. It offers the ability to align displays to a perfect match with fine-tune adjustment brackets, then swiftly maneuver and place the cart (using industrial grade casters). The MVWC-3X3 uses a patent […]