Extron added a new all-purpose meeting room controller/switcher in the form of the MPS 409 – a switcher for integrating digital and analog signals. It combines five independent switchers in one rack-mountable enclosure: 3×1 HDMI with embedded audio, 2×1 DVI, 2×1 VGA/HDTV component video, 2×1 composite video, and 9×1 analog stereo audio. For system design […]

Extron debuted the DVC 501 SD, which converts SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI serial digital video signals to DVI-D and analog RGB or component video formats. It extracts embedded AES3 audio, automatically equalizes incoming SDI signals to optimize transmission over long cables, and includes RS-232 serial control. The DVC 501 SD is ideal for applications including […]

Digital Projection Inc. (DPI) has introduced an integrated suite of image and lens calculators to the audio/video industry. With the Calculator Toolbox, users can quickly calculate essential data (image size and throw distance of a projector) given a few basic parameters. The suite includes other tools and guides intended to demystify the projector selection process […]

Pacific Media Associates (PMA) expects worldwide front projector sell-in shipments to reach nearly 8 million in 2010, surging nearly 30 percent from 2009 when the industry still managed to turn in a relatively flat year during the global recession. In the mainstream projector market, this year will mark the ramp-up of LED- and hybrid LED/laser-based […]

The European Commission approved the $3.4 billion acquisition, and the U.S. Department of Justice won’t challenge it: Cisco’s acquisition of Tandberg will go through and change the video conferencing landscape forever. But as with any political victory, there’s wheeling-and-dealing that pays the price for the deal. In this case, to win EC blessing, Cisco agreed […]

In addition to projecting PC and video stuff, Avio’s so-called Intelligent Projector has a built-in document camera that enables projection of printed-paper, solid objects, photographs and transparencies. These new models are equipped with a short throw lens enabling a shorter projection distance from the screen (55 percent shorter than previous iP models). The iP-O1U also […]

Sanyo announced four new high performance Wide-XGA format projectors last week. The PLC-WM5500 (with standard zoom lens: LNS-S20), and PLC-WM5500L (with optional lens), spec’d at 5,500 ANSI lumens, and the PLC-WM 4500 (with standard zoom lens: LNS-S20), and PLC-WM4500L (with optional lens), spec’d at 4,500 ANSI lumens, both allow for simultaneous presentation of two images.  […]

Get your CTS, CTS-D or CTS-I in Las Vegas! But, the certification staff at InfoComm must make the arrangements for you. Contact certification by calling +1.703.273.7200 or emailing certification@infocomm.org to let them know you want to take your test at the show. Transportation to the testing center will be provided for free. There will be […]

The new Dukane 8111H, a short-throw lens projector, is a WXGA (1360×768) resolution LCD specified at 2000 ANSI lumens, with a 3000-hour lamp, a 4000-hour filter and a throw ratio of 0.5.  Weighing in a 7 pounds, the 8111H includes both VGA and HDMI ports, has a 400:1 contrast ratio and includes networking for control. […]

Dubbed the FWDS42E1, Sony’s newest 42” LCD panel is a native 1920×1080 resolution display that’s designed for 24/7/365 operation in both portrait and landscape mounting configurations.  At a list price of $1950, it claims to be one of the lowest power consumption LCDs on the market at 98 watts typical (hmmm…) operation and 0.5-watts in […]

NSCA will host a keynote presentation featuring NSCA speaker Bob Prosen from 8-9:30 a.m. on June 9 in Rooms N232 and N234 at the Las Vegas Convention Center prior to the opening ceremonies of InfoComm 2010. A renowned business expert and author, Prosen has appeared at two consecutive Business & Leadership Conferences, providing attendees with […]

Designed for outdoor applications, the new BU-45H camera is housed in a single piece designed weatherproof enclosure and includes 20x zoom, auto-focus, image stabilization and uses three 1.6-million pixel CCDs. Boasting a 16:9 HD image, the BU-45H is one of the highest resolution remote-control robotic pan-tilt cameras on the market.

SurgeX just debuted a 230-volt based surge eliminator dubbed the SXN1230 – designed for fixed install applications and housed in 12″ x 12″ x 4″ NEMA enclosure meeting code for use in ceiling plenums. SurgeX says their Advanced Series Mode surge elimination is a superior technology compared to conventional metal-oxide varistor (MOV) based circuitry or […]

Chief Manufacturing showed the latest addition to its line of projector enclosures. The PG3 extra large projector security enclosure is perfect for gymnasiums and auditoriums. It fully encloses larger projectors and the projector mount in a locked steel cage to prevent theft and damage. The PG Series of cages are now available in three sizes […]

SurgeX showed its latest UPS surge eliminator, the SU-1000Li, a 1000 VA line interactive UPS that SurgeX says incorporates their Advanced Series Mode patented surge elimination technology to shield computer and AV equipment from catastrophic damage. The SU-1000Li includes common mode and normal mode Impedance tolerant EMI/RFI filtering, and provides a web browser-based interface to […]

For some theater owners, How to Train Your Dragon is not just the latest 3D movie to be released, but an accurate description for making the tech transition from yesterday’s 2D cinema to today’s 3D movie business. Christie is addressing this transition-apprehension with the Solaria series (beginning with the Christie CP2220), described by Christie as […]

NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS ADDS 52-INCH PROFESSIONAL LCD DISPLAY TO P SERIES Broad Connectivity, Premium Components Make P521 Ideal for Demanding Applications CHICAGO – April 7, 2010 – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced the addition of the 52-inch P521 to its P Series, joining the […]

utomated Solution Streamlines Aggregation and Publishing of Content, Saving Broadcasters Time and Money never.no today announced a milestone expansion of functionality for its advanced broadcast tool, Interactivity Desk. The functionality can now be used by broadcasters of all sizes as a central content hub for acquisition and aggregation of multiple incoming feeds and sources, whether […]

Extron Electronics is expanding its headquarters with the construction of a new six-story, 200,000 square foot building adjacent to the company’s current facilities in Anaheim. A major part of the expansion will be new training facilities that will be 20 percent larger than the current training facilities in Anaheim occupying 15,000 square feet including three […]

InfoComm has joined the ISO/PC 250 Sustainability in Event Management International Standard Development Technical Advisory Group (TAG). Thirty-one countries have begun work on a new standard on sustainable management of events — a standard that will guide event planners, venues, and other stakeholders in improving and maintaining sustainability measures for a number of common events […]

Capturing images with a native SXGA (1280×1024) camera, and using a 10x zoom, the new Dukane 335B uses a USB link for image transfer, includes auto-focus, image flip and includes RS232 control (no network control, however). Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have on it as it’s not on Dukane’s website yet.  But, when it […]

Crestron announced the release of the HD-TX3-F and HD-RX3-F transmitter/receiver pair that Crestron says provides uncompressed HDMI, analog audio, Ethernet, USB HID and control signals up to 1000 feet over single multimode fiber. Crestron also says the pair supports HDMI 1.3a with Deep Color and 7.1 channel lossless audio, manages EDID and HDCP, handles resolutions […]

Last week, Chief Manufacturing announced several new AV shelf accessories — a large shelf accessory for swing arm mounts (PACCS1) and two video conferencing camera shelves (PAC716 and FVS251). The PACCS1 holds AV components below a TV display that is installed using Chief swing arm or ceiling mounts. This accessory allows AV equipment to move […]

Lutron’s newly launched, fully scalable Energy Suite can control light levels and usage across multiple floors, whole buildings and entire campuses throughout corporate, industrial and public sector facilities. Some of the products in the Energy Suite shown at ISE included Lutron’s new Green Glance, Radio Powr Savr and Rania Wireless RF Switch, the GRAFIK Eye […]

Dubbed the DLA-SH7NLG, JVC’s new D-ILA claims 5,000 ANSI lumens, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and a native resolution of 4096×2400 using a reflective LCD technology. Using dual 330W ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps (they can be operated simultaneously or one at a time), the new D-ILA is aimed at super high-end staging, digital cinema (although JVC is not an […]

As part of the Kramer TOOLS line, the new VA-1VGAN captures and emulates the EDID data of a display.  EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data-structure consisting of 128 pieces of information that a display provides to the graphics card of a connected computer source. The EDID describes the display’s capabilities so that the […]

Elite Screens is introducing a new line of manually operated projection screens that have a Slow Retraction Mechanism (SRM) that permits the screen to retract slowly back into its casing without being assisted by the presenter. Traditional manual projection screens are spring-loaded so they retract so quickly that the force of its return may actually […]

Last week Polycom launched what they are calling the Open Collaboration Network, a new initiative that aims to improve productivity through seamless voice and video communications. What is it? Bringing together AT&T, Avaya/Nortel, BroadSoft, British Telecom, IBM, Juniper, HP, Microsoft, and Siemens, the program seeks to encourage interoperability and connectivity so partners can deliver fully […]

Barco announced yesterday that it has acquired the products, intellectual property (IP) rights and know-how of Element Labs, an LED video systems company based in Santa Clara, California. With a focus on mid-end market requirements in rental, staging and fixed installations, the Element Labs products will complement Barco’s existing LED product range. Barco told rAVe […]

Nearly 750,000 interactive white boards (IWBs) sold worldwide in 2009 and now the market will surge again to top 1 million sales in 2010, says Futuresource Consulting. “All regions experienced major growth last year, spread across multiple countries rather than localized hotspots,” says Colin Messenger, Senior Consultant, Futuresource. “Back in 2005 only three countries sold […]

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) unveils DisplayPort Version 1.2, the comprehensive extension to the original DisplayPort standard with many new benefits: 2x the maximum data transfer rate from DisplayPort v1.1a (10.8 Gbps to 21.6 Gbps) for higher performance 3D stereo displays, higher resolutions and color depths, and faster refresh rates multiple monitor support from […]

Extron has purchased the Products Engineering and Development Division of Electrosonic Group a premier worldwide AV systems integration and service provider. This is the first company ever purchased by Extron. The Electrosonic Group systems integration and service business is not part of the acquisition and will continue forward as a wholly independent organization. Electrosonic’s Products […]