Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), one of the “oldest and most respected” public technical universities in the Netherlands, recently celebrated the completion of the Echo building, an innovative addition to its campus. Recognized among the world’s top engineering and technology institutions, TU Delft has integrated Extron’s NAV Pro AV-over-IP technology to create adaptable, high-tech […]

Vivitek announced the launch of the new BK Series, a line of 4K-UHD collaboration boards with touch. Comprising the BK652i, BK752i and BK862i 4K-UHD, the collaborative touch panels are available in 65”, 75” and 86” screens sizes. The company says the new BK Series supports up to eight users simultaneously across two split screens. Users […]

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced the launch of its new Sharp M Series projectors — the XP-M421W-W and XP-M401H-W. The Sharp M Series projectors provide customers with an easy-to-use, lamp-free compact laser projector requiring minimal maintenance and they are positioned as budget-conscious projectors for classrooms, meeting spaces and more. Sharp’s all […]

Enhancements to Biamp DSP technologies effectively increased the performance and capabilities of Parlé microphones. These improvements are now reflected in Classroom Designer, the free online application from Biamp that lets designers determine the “best products for high-performance classroom AV addressing the unique requirements in education.” Classroom Designer lets you lay out the floor plan of […]

Williams AV has announced the acquisition of TeachLogic, a sound reinforcement company for K-12 classrooms. For 30 years, TeachLogic has been addressing a barrier to learning: poor room acoustics. Serving the U.S. education market, their advanced audio systems ensure all students have equal access to the teacher’s voice and other classroom audio sources, providing clear […]

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced the launch of the new MultiSync DD-EA272U 27” desktop display, aimed at corporate, finance, healthcare and education. Sharp says the DD-EA272U features an IPS LCD panel and a 4K UHD native resolution. With a 3-sided ultra-narrow bezel, the DD-EA272U is designed to eliminate distractions when used […]

Atlona is shipping its OME-CS31-SA-C switcher that works with both USB-C and HDMI sources. The new AT-OME-CS31-SA-C is a 3×1 AV switcher featuring one USB-C input plus two HDMI inputs. The OME-CS31-SA-C consolidates AV switching, USB routing, audio mixing, amplification and control into one enclosure sized for placement behind a display, in a lectern, or […]

Epson announced a new lineup of projector stacking frames, ceiling mounts and accessories designed and manufactured in Italy by Euromet to complement its 3-chip 3LCD large venue laser projectors. Designed for both live events and the fixed installation markets, Epson says the new 13-model lineup includes one primary ceiling mount and two primary stacking frames […]

By Tom Kehr CTS-D, CTS-I, LEED Green AssociateExertis Almo Recently, I saw where a manufacturer provided the following installation requirements for web and PTZ cameras: “Mount cameras at a height between 15 inches and 48 inches from the floor to comply with ADA standards for operable parts” and that cameras and their mounts should not […]

Planar announced an addition to its Planar UltraRes L Series all-in-one LED platform with the release of a 122-inch display model. The company says the 122-inch display is designed to support smaller, medium-sized conference rooms and classrooms, with the same new and improved benefits of the Planar UltraRes L Series. The newest size features the […]

Leaders at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point recognize that a robust esports program is valuable for teaching cadets how to become skilled tacticians, make decisions under pressure and work as a team. Cadets compete from a futuristic esports facility within the West Point Simulation Center. Extron AV signal processing, switching, distribution, control and […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST INOGENI introduced two solutions for collaboration in larger spaces at InfoComm 2024: The TOGGLE ROOMS XT 3 host switcher and the U-BRIDGE 3.0 multi-device extender. Both are built with INOGENI’s TOGGLE series technology. Today’s boardrooms and classrooms require seamless technology integration to facilitate efficient and productive collaboration and learning. How […]

Technical Debt has been the topic of several of my blogs recently, and I was able to speak about it during LAVNCH WEEK 9, a weeklong virtual event put on by rAVe. A critical aspect of being able to manage technical debt, and keep your systems running well, is being able to tell a solid […]

Lumens Digital Optics Inc. is extending its OIP range of converters and encoders to add an encoder / decoder pair which provides NDI HX3 and HX2 and RTSP conversion. Both products reside on 1-gigabit IP networks and can be powered by a USB power adapter or PoE (power over Ethernet). OIP-N40E is an HD device […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Are you in the higher ed space? Are you in the process of adapting traditional learning spaces to meet the demand for remote and flexible learners? If so, this white paper is for you. While the pandemic created an accelerated shift to provide a range of learning options within the […]

On July 25, tech pros will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the Talking Stick Resort lobby experience. In a 60-minute episode of #avIRL, LAVNCH [CODE]’s Megan A. Dutta will chat with Bryan Meszaros, CEO and founder of OpenEye Global, and Zack Szabo, CTS-D, design engineer at CCS Presentation Systems, about how the resort’s […]

Bogen Communications announced Nyquist E7000 Version 9.0 and Nyquist C4000 Version 6.0 software releases. The company says the Nyquist E7000 and C4000 are advanced IP-based paging and intercom systems that use modern software and third-party integrations to address evolving safety and security needs in education and commercial applications. According to Bogen Communications, the Nyquist E7000 […]

SMART Technologies says that it is estimated that 15 to 20% of the world’s population are neurodivergent, including individuals who are on the autism spectrum, and people with ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia. SMART is sponsoring research, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, to learn from the lived experiences of students who are autistic […]

Carousel Digital Signage expands its content creation universe through native integrations so that Carousel Cloud customers can leverage the content they create in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word for distribution throughout their digital signage networks. In the corporate environment, this workflow model is practical for inward-facing communications featuring important information that employees need throughout the […]

Atlona is shipping the new AT-OME-MS42-HDBT 4×2 matrix switcher with an HDBaseT input alongs with local USB-C and two HDMI connections. The product includes HDMI and HDBaseT outputs (one each) with selectable switching modes to simplify configuration and user operation for presentation requirements. The OME-MS42-HDBT supports HDBaseT extension for video up to 4K/60 4:2:0 over […]

We’ve been giving away our Best of InfoComm Awards for a long time — since before my time at rAVe. And every year, after InfoComm, the team sits down and discusses the products that stuck out to us. Not ~just~ because they’re cool (but these are all really cool), but because of the potential they […]

BenQ announced Lingokids is now available on BenQ Boards. According to the company, Lingokids is an educational tech and media company that is trying to transform the way children can gain traditional educational and modern life skills. BenQ says Lingokids’ unique Playlearning approach puts children in the center of the Lingokids universe. According to the […]

Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech) in Raleigh, North Carolina was one of the first higher learning institutions in the state to establish an esports program to complement its Simulation and Game Development academic degree track. Wake Tech’s IT/AV staff worked with Raleigh-based ProAV integrator Strategic Connections to upgrade and repurpose existing AV systems in […]

Dynacord introduced the U Series of budget-friendly single-channel mixer amplifiers and power amplifiers. These are aimed at installers and consultants specifying background music and paging applications that do not require life safety compliance, complex networking or higher SPL levels. The U Series delivers single-zone audio in high-impedance installations in smaller commercial spaces such as cafes, shops […]

Peerless-AV introduced a mounting system for direct-to-wall and recessed applications, the STS650 SmartMount Universal Scissor Wall Mount. The STS650 is designed to solve issues around installation and servicing of large displays in recessed or direct to wall applications within digital signage, corporate and retail settings. The STS650 supports 39″ to 85″+ displays, with a maximum […]

Get ready to rePLAY InfoComm 2024 on Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26, with rAVe  [PUBS]’s Steph Beckett and LAVNCH [CODE]’s Megan A. Dutta! “What happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas after InfoComm 2024 — we got it all on video,” exclaimed Beckett. “Join us as we rePLAY our favorite partner, product and […]

Optoma just launched two fixed-lens, 4K resolution laser projectors, the Optoma ZK810T and ZK810TST, with 7500 and 8500 lumens, respectively. The ZK810T series includes a fixed, 4K telecentric lens design with motorized lens shift and focus. Engineered with DuraCore laser technology, Optoma says the ZK810T and ZK810TST projectors feature an airtight, dust-resistant IP5X-certified optical engine […]

RCF debuted its XPS 16K high-power four-channel amplifier with a DSP. Designed for both touring and installed sound systems, RCF says the XPS 16K and XPS 16KD (with Dante) feature a multi-channel audio DSP engine and a multi-channel Class-D amplifier delivering 4 x 4000 W of continuous power at 2.7 ohms, all in a compact […]

RCF launched a new flagship TT+ AUDIO GTX 12 three-way line array module and GTX 10 compact two-way line array module designed for large-scale (GTX 12) and mid-large scale (GTX 10) touring and installed indoor and outdoor sound applications. The company says the GTX 12 is equipped with eight transducers, while the GTX 10 houses […]

PPDS (Philips Professional Displays) announced a new flip chip COB-based LED dubbed the Philips Unite LED 5000 Series. The company says the Philips Unite LED 5000 Series is PPDS’ second elementary-level dvLED launched this year, complementing the Philips Public LED 5000 Series designed for larger public indoor spaces, which was announced in April. The company […]

ATS-Pro is launching Taylorleds LED systems new Wafer Nexus (WN) Pro Series of LEDs that include flip chip COB technology. With its smooth surface, the company says the WN Pro Series is designed for applications where touch-interactivity is the goal. The product features Taylorled’s most advanced flip-chip COB technology, offering more than 30% energy savings […]

Audio-Technica has expanded its range of Digital SmartMixer products with the introduction of the ATDM-1012. The ATDM-1012 Digital SmartMixer is for a wide variety of installed audio applications where mix-minus operation or audio pickup from specific zones within a space is required. The ATDM-1012 is a 14 input / 12 bus matrix mixer featuring 10 […]