Alfalite announced its UHD Finepix AlfaCOB fixed installation LED panels with pixel pitch from 0.6 to 1.8mm. Alfalite says they are a completely new mechanical and electronic design of their predecessors, Alfalite UHD Finepix. The company says new AlfaCOB protection give these modules a longer lifetime (>100,000 hours), a lower failure rate (PFR<5 PPM/year), a […]

Cobalt Digital is promising broadcasters a “simple path” to ATSC 3.0, an extended line of IP capable multiviewers, a family of high-density routers and control panels, a quad-channel bidirectional gateway to IP processing in openGear form and a new quad-channel 12G DANTE openGear card. Cobalt’s 9905-MPx openGear card brings HDR to ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV). […]

Extron has opened a new regional Training and Experience Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The facility will include a state-of-the-art training center along with an engaging product demonstration area, filled with the latest in Extron technologies deployed in a variety of environments. This new facility is located within The Hughes Center, a premiere business park, […]

BenQ announced the latest addition to its InstaShow Wireless Presentation System (WPS) family, the InstaShow VS10. The VS10 is aimed at hybrid collaboration in huddle rooms. The VS10 features screen sharing, fast wireless integration to conferencing platforms, interactive collaboration capabilities and a router-level chipset for security. Users simply click a button to cast directly on […]

tvONE announced new advancements for its CORIOmaster2 video processor. The latest upgrades include 12G-SDI input and output support with new quad 12G-SDI broadcast modules, and an array of new features introduced in an enhanced version of the CORIOgrapher control software. CORIOmaster2’s new 12G-SDI broadcast modules support resolutions up to 3840x2160p. The 12G-SDI input module (CM2-12GSDI-4IN) […]

As part of their joint commitment to sustainability, Sony Professional is supporting fashion designer Stella McCartney in the staging of her show for Paris Fashion Week 2024, on Monday March 4, 2024, with the loan of 43 BRAVIA professional displays from across their BZ40L and BZ30J lineups. The challenge was to deliver clear, bright, high-quality […]

In UCC, seamlessly integrating local room cameras and microphones into Unified Communications meetings has become imperative. ConferenceShare offers a solution by sharing video and audio captured by in-room USB devices with Windows or macOS laptops during Teams or Zoom meetings. With ConferenceShare enabled on their laptop, users gain access to USB devices connected to the […]

Marshall Electronics debuted the auto-tracking CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ camera. The Marshall CV612, available in black (CV612-TBI) and white models (CV612-TWI), features the ability to automatically track, follow and frame presenters using AI facial learning for “accurate and smooth” self-adjusting maneuvers. Equipped with 12X optical and a 15X digital zoom, the CV612 offers a 4.1mm-49.2mm (6.6-70.3 degrees) […]

Mersive Technologies announced today the appointment of Theresa Benson to the role of vice president, marketing and product management. Mersive says Benson will play a critical role in developing the company’s go-to-market strategy and a “thoughtful roadmap of forward-thinking products grounded in the market’s ever-evolving collaboration needs.” She has been a consultant for Mersive for […]

LG Business Solutions wants to set a new standard for warehouse efficiency and flexibility with the new LG CLOi CarryBot family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to intelligently navigate complex floor plans and move and deliver payloads in customizable configurations, with loading and unloading performed by workers. LG CLOi CarryBot will be officially launched […]

PowerShades PoE 2.0 is out, and as the name implies, it includes PoE (dubbed TruePoE) automated window shades. This new version of PowerShades’ PoE shades arrives with new features and benefits, including indoor shade size up to 19’, quieter motors and 13x more processing power. Benefits of the new PoE 2.0 shades include: Up to […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to pick the right tools for the right meeting room. And in ProAV, it’s our job to make sure that happens. But how can you be sure you’re selecting the right display for the right type of room? Is there a right […]

NSCA presented Ingolf de Jong with the 2024 Per Haugen Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th annual Business & Leadership Conference (BLC), held Feb. 27-29, 2024, in Irving, Texas. de Jong has worked in the industry for more than 40 years and is the former CEO and owner of General Communications Inc. (GENCOMM) and Communa […]

GPO Display announced the launch of its new 57″ and 58″ Panoramic (stretch-style) LCDs. These models are shipping and represent GPO Display’s “first foray into Ultra High Definition (UHD) Panoramic displays, specifically designed for situations where wall space is limited but legibility at a significant distance is required.” The 57″ PA57H is GPO Display’s most […]

Planar announced the promotion of Tani Klein to senior vice president of North America Sales. Transitioning from his recent role as vice president of sales, Northeast, Klein will now oversee all of the company’s geographic territories and vertical market teams across the U.S. and Canada. Klein’s promotion follows years of demonstrated sales leadership and involvement […]

Hey #AVtweeps! It’s the beginning of a new month, which means it’s time to break down the results of last month’s Temperature Check survey. In February, we asked you guys about AV integration in stadiums and arenas. Let’s see what you all had to say. In our first question of the survey, we asked how […]

Shure introduced its newest line of wireless clip-on microphones, the MoveMic Microphone System. MoveMic delivers “broadcast-quality audio in an ultra-lightweight design,” ideal for content creators, videographers and mobile journalists. According to the company, it is the “smallest, best-sounding, dual-channel direct-to-phone wireless lavalier solution available,” developed with a custom acoustic design and proprietary wireless software. Shure’s […]

RTI is solidly in the UCC market with its Intelligent Meetings ecosystem that natively uses RTI control systems and operates as a stand-alone solution, as well as with other control systems. RTI says it starts its custom designed meeting room experience to get the meeting started including what the company calls “clear instructions on the […]

Whether you know it or not, low voltage is an important key to energy conservation now and in the future. We are seeing demand for electricity increase year over year due to the increase in high consumption electrical devices (such as electrified vehicles, heat pumps, air conditioners, on-demand water heaters and so on). Married with […]

Extron unveils its 2024 New Products Brochure — First Edition. This brochure introduces dozens of new offerings. From compact Pro AV-over-IP encoders and advanced USB-C switchers to 4K recording and streaming solutions, Extron says the latest lineup is designed to meet the diverse needs of the industry. Look for the “Now Shipping” logo across the […]

Equipson unveiled Aulum, a new series of loudspeakers that are designed for outdoor applications such as gardens and terraces. Part of Equipson’s WORK PRO brand, the Aulum Series includes two acoustic enclosures — AL 1003 F and the AL 503 M. Both are cylindrical in shape and offer 360° horizontal and 120° vertical sound dispersion, […]

If you’ve been following us or reading our content for a while, you’ve probably noticed that we host a lot of virtual events. Most notably, twice per year, we host something called LAVNCH WEEK. But really, it’s a “LAVNCH four days.” Why? Because it’s four days of panels, product announcements and fireside chats that we […]

Extron introduced the SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor, the latest addition to its SMP family. The SMP 401 is a “high-performance all-in-one 4K/60 processor that easily captures, switches, scales and distributes AV sources and presentations.” Processing with H.264/H.265 encoding provides up to five recordings and six streams concurrently. The SMP 401 […]

Bogen Communications announced a lineup of technology partners, including Early Warning Labs, IPVideo, Lightspeed Technologies, Omnilert, Raptor Technologies and TeachLogic. Bogen Communications’ latest technology partnerships enhance and expand functionality for its Nyquist E7000 and Nyquist C4000 systems, IP-based paging and intercom solutions. Early Warning Labs — an officially licensed partner of the US Geological Survey […]

Powersoft has partnered with VI-grade, a provider of real-time simulation and professional driving simulator solutions. This collaboration introduces the integration of Powersoft’s haptic transducer, Mover, into VI-grade’s COMPACT FSS simulator. VI-grade is a provider of software products and services, professional driving simulators and hardware-in-the-loop solutions that “accelerate product development across the transportation industry.” The company […]

Electro-Voice has announced the ZLX G2, the second generation of the ZLX series of portable loudspeakers. Building on the already-existing ZLX series, the ZLX G2 lineup offers a range of next-level features and functionality and includes 8” (new for the series), 12” and 15” two-way models in both powered and passive versions. When Electro-Voice introduced […]

In 2016 I wrote a blog called, “Why aren’t we talking about NVIDIA?” If you missed it, the general conclusion was that AI and large-scale video applications would drive NVIDIA to success well beyond gaming. When I wrote that blog in April of 2016, NVIDIA was trading at $8.50. Today, NVIDIA is at $776 with […]

As part of its focus on providing integrators with a one-stop-shop for all XR enterprise deployments geared toward training, learning and healthcare, Exertis Almo announced it has officially partnered with PICO North America. A VR brand that provides comprehensive Extended Reality (XR) solutions, PICO “helps businesses and institutions boost efficiency, lower costs and overcome technical challenges.” […]

Atlona is shipping two new accessories for learning and meeting spaces; a new USB-C active cable and a new mounting bracket that provides alternative installation options for Atlona Omega wall plate transmitters. The Atlona LinkConnect AT-LC-UC2UC-5M is a 5-meter (16.4-foot) USB-C to USB-C active cable that is engineered for “dependable, point-to-point connectivity in commercial environments.” […]

Extron announced new features to its NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series. These new features include the latest evolution of the NAV PURE3 codec. PURE3 is a codec developed by Extron, exclusively for the ProAV market. PURE3 offers “improved network resiliency; able to tolerate the bursty network traffic found on converged networks.” Competitors rely on delicate third-party […]

Audio-Technica announced the release of its new A-T LINK proprietary communication protocol for digital interconnection of compatible A-T Commercial Audio microphone and mixing solutions. Audio-Technica says A-T LINK transmits uncompressed multi-channel digital audio and control information via category cables with minimal latency. A-T LINK is natively supported by Audio-Technica’s ATND1061LK beamforming ceiling array microphone, providing […]

LG Business Solutions has introduced its new five-model RG series of ProBeam laser projectors up to 4K UHD resolution and 6,000 lumens, integrated with Crestron RoomView compatibility as well as LG’s webOS digital signage platform. Using this announcement, LG redesigned the entire ProBeam RG series lineup with multi-aspect-ratio control that allows users to switch between […]