Yesterday I attended the Commercial Integrator Expo education session, “How to Add Security Integration Into Your AV Business.” Dan Ferrisi moderated the session and was joined by Josh Cummings, executive vice president of technology at Paladin Technologies, and Lionel Felix, founder and chief revenue officer at CI’s 2023 Integrator of the Year, Felix Media Solutions. […]

QuickLink will launch ST-2110 support for QuickLink StudioPro and StudioEdge video production solutions by adopting Matrox DSX LE5 ST-2110 network interface cards. Now utilizing the Matrox DSX LE5 ST-2110 NIC, which includes 2022-7 support, QuickLink StudioPro delivers a true-to-life ultra-low latency production experience without the complexity of legacy systems. QuickLink StudioEdge gives productions the ability […]

Extron introduced the MLC Plus 400, an all-in-one control system with at 4″ color touchscreen integrated into it. As with all Extron MLC Plus controllers, it combines an familiar user interface with a powerful control processor in one compact product. Button layout templates available within Global Configurator are designed to support common AV functions like […]

Chyron announced two significant updates to its sports analysis portfolio: PAINT 9.8 and Virtual Placement 7.6. These new versions bring a suite of powerful features designed to elevate live sports production with replay, telestration, and dynamic virtual graphics. With the latest 9.8 release of PAINT, Chyron’s illustrated replay solution, sports broadcasters can drive high-end replay […]

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has a new ST 2110 product line including the MDoG Series that bridges between the SDI and IP worlds. The MDoG series helps broadcasters and content creators manage uncompressed and compressed signals as they move between legacy systems and IP networks, with full redundancy to optimize performance. Available as […]

Extron announced the release of its 2024 New Products Brochure – Second Edition, offering an in-depth look at the company’s latest advancements and innovations. This updated brochure showcases a wide array of new products, each designed to deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and value, reinforcing Extron’s commitment to excellence in the AV industry. The 2024 New […]

Macnica is shipping its MEP100 SmartNIC solution, an uncompressed video-over-ip 100Gb hardware device, which drives ST 2110 media processing. Designed for IP solutions in the broadcast and ProAV industries, the MEP100 from Macnica was built to meet the needs of broadcasters establishing ST 2110 networks in their facilities. The MEP100 is interoperable with hardware and […]

Sony launched the HDC-P50A, a compact and lightweight multi-purpose camera with a 2/3-inch 3-chip 4K image sensor that features global shutter function. With it, comes optional licenses. This camera inherits the features and performance of the HDC-P50. In addition to SDI outputs from the camera body, it also supports IP transmission[2] using SMPTE ST 2110. […]

Sony is adding two 16.5-inch 4K TRIMASTER HX professional shading monitors to its portfolio, the BVM-HX1710 and BVM-HX1710N, for live production and critical image viewing and evaluation applications. The BVM-HX1710N includes SMPTE 2110 IP support, which adds Networked Live compatibility to complement Sony’s ecosystem. Both models provide SDI and HDMI interfaces. The new offerings employ […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping the System 20 PRO, a self-managing 2.4 GHz digital wireless system that is scalable to 20 channels of audio – regardless of where you set it up. The system overcomes many challenges of conventional wireless microphones, such as TV station interference and frequency coordination, complex intermodulation calculations, and remote antenna cabling. […]

Magewell has a new USB-based video ingest appliance that captures video sources up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second; the USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro. Magewell’s compact USB Capture devices enable computers including laptops to capture AV signals through a USB interface, with no additional power source required. The new USB Capture HDMI […]

This summer, Wonderland Forest, a campground and concert venue by GFY Entertainment, transformed the rolling hills of Central New York’s Apple Valley into a hub of musical performances. The venue hosted a series of concerts and festivals all season long, powered by an exceptional 1 SOUND audio system for the outdoor festival-style stage. Upstate Stage […]

Hunter Douglas debuted its Solar Charger Kit today; using low-light harvesting capabilities, the Solar Charger offers charging for PowerView Automation shades. Hunter Douglas engineered its Solar Charger to work even in suboptimal lighting conditions. The charger works well even in low-light, north-facing windows — meaning most rechargeable PowerView shades connected to a Solar Charger will […]

Need to add color to any outdoor environment? Martin’s new Exterior Dot Pro Outdoor-rated Dots are designed for creative video installations, integrating RGBW LEDs to deliver color, light variability and high lumen outputs to the side of buildings. With an intuitive operation, the Exterior Dot Pro family doesn’t just enable lighting designers and professionals to […]

WiiM and Origin Acoustics co-introduce the MOD S streamer and MOD A80 amplifier for residential and commercial custom installations. The WiiM MOD S is a dedicated streamer featuring an AKM AK4493SEQ DAC, Hi-res Audio support up to 24bit/192kHz and versatile connectivity for various installations. Also, debuting is the WiiM MOD A80, which combines an ESS […]

MirageVision TV will exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2024, taking place from September 5-7 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. As the premier event for residential technology, CEDIA Expo provides the perfect platform for MirageVision TV to unveil its latest innovations and demonstrate why it remains at the forefront of the Outdoor TV market, […]

Immersive Audio sounds like something you might hear about in an AMC pre-movie commercial where Nicole Kidman wistfully waxes poetic about the beauty of cinema for about a minute. And while we are headed the right way with our thought process, the concept of immersive audio is actually a lot more accessible than … whatever […]

MirageVisionTV has appointed Michael Campagna as the company’s new president and CEO. Since 2004, MirageVisionTV has been at the forefront of converting brand-name indoor TVs into high-performance outdoor TVs. The company’s weatherization system and picture enhancement technology are meticulously applied to each TV and display at its Las Vegas facility. According to the company, this […]

Sound Devices is showing its new Sound Devices Astral wireless products and its new A20-SuperNexus receiver and A20-Outpost system. The A20-SuperNexus receiver builds upon the features of the A20-Nexus and A20-Nexus Go receivers, by offering even more channels in a single wireless receiver than before. Designed for large productions, live events, international tours, festivals, and […]

Extron introduced the MVC 121 xi, a compact three input audio mixer, featuring audio DSP for mixing and signal processing. The MVC 121 xi provides a stereo line level input and two mic/line level inputs with 48 volt phantom power for condenser microphones, plus fixed and variable stereo line level outputs. It offers gain, filters, […]

Epson announced the Q-Series 4K 3LCD Laser Projectors for home theaters and home cinema applications. The new QL7000 isa 10,000 lumens of Color Brightness (IDMS Rated) and up to 6,000 lumens of White Brightness (ISO Rated) in a 3LCD projection package – it represents the flagship of the new S-series. The QL3000 model delivers up […]

Sony Electronics’ Professional Display Solutions will once again be hitting the road and showcasing pro AV solutions in six major cities across the United States from September 2024 through February 2025. During Sony’s AV Tech Expo, attendees can experience industry-leading products and technologies including professional displays, videowalls, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, and glasses-free 3D display, learn […]

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Aug. 29, 2024 — Riedel Communications today announced that The University of Texas Athletics (UT) has deployed a comprehensive Riedel solution to enable clear communications and streamlined production across its expansive sports facilities. Completed by systems integrator Diversified, the installation includes Riedel’s Artist digital matrix intercom, Bolero wireless intercom, and Simplylive Production […]

Idyllic new hotel combines Nordic design with state-of-the-art Genelec Smart IP technology NATICK, MA, August 29, 2024 — Kuopio’s Panorama Landscape Hotel sits at the top of Mountain Tahko ski resort overlooking a landscape that could’ve been hand-painted by Monet. Some guests sit in the clouds absorbing the natural beauty of the forest, while others […]

BenQ announced the BenQ Ace golf sim projector for $1,899. The BenQ Ace’s short throw lens allows for 1:1 aspect ratio screens and handles 95% Rec. 709 color accuracy. Like all projectors in the BenQ’s golf-sim lineup, it features an IP5X-rated, sealed dust-proof laser engine that eliminates the need for lamp replacements and filter cleaning. […]

Extron introduced the AXI 22 AT D Plus, a single-gang decorator-style Dante audio interface for integrating two mic/line sources onto a Dante-enabled audio system. It features two XLR audio inputs and switchable 48 volt phantom power for connecting and powering condenser microphones, and remote control via the network for each input. The AXI 22 AT […]

Snap One, now part of ADI, announced an integration partnership with Apple Music. Control4 Partners now have the ability to infuse Apple Music into scenes, routines and automations with the touch of a button, voice command, automatically via schedule, wake up and more. Using the intuitive Control4 interface, customers can browse through the curated mixes, […]

Marshall Electronics debuted the CV625 PTZ Camera, a 25x zoom auto-tracking PTZ camera for broadcast events, show stages, educational lecture halls and large format houses of worship. Available in black (CV625-TB) and white models (CV625-TW), the camera uses AI facial learning to automatically track, follow and frame presenters. The CV625 features a high performance 8-Megapixel […]

Extron announced the DA4 HD 8K L and the DA6 HD 8K L, four- and six-output distribution amplifiers for HDMI 2.1 signals. They support resolutions up to 8K/30 at 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. Each distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color […]

Boom Collaboration just launched something called Boom ZYGO; think ClickShare Conference using USB-C instead off being wireless. The docking station has been developed for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) conferencing applications where you want to switch between UCC platforms. Connectivity includes two USB-C 10G ports and four USB-A 5G ports as well as a 1GbE […]

It’s coming. Soon. Meta will bring out its XR calling service with Pixel Codec Avatars (PiCA): a deep generative model of 3D human faces. Unlike Apple’s Personas (which use front display and depth sensors), the Codec Avatars appear in 3D as full 360-degree photorealistic faces. Let’s call it a “digital twin” for your face. As […]

AMSTERDAM, AUGUST 28, 2024 – Building on the strengths of its Model 207, Studio Technologies unveils its upgraded Model 207A eSports Console at IBC 2024 (Stand 8.F93 – with Nixer Audio). The Model 207A maintains the look, feel, and functionality as the original Model 207 but adds additional features catered specifically to the gaming and […]