rAVe founder Gary Kayye will give the welcome address at the UBTech conference, held in Orlando, Fla. at the Omni ChampionsGate Junst 14-16, just prior to InfoComm 2017. Kayye will speak about the arrival of The Digital Canvas in higher education and the new opportunities presented by 4K in flat-panels and projection. He will also […]

Crestron is now shipping Avia multi-channel amplifiers. The new AMP-8075 and AMP-8150 are designed to work natively with Crestron Avia DSPs and have eight channels of audio power in a single rack space, with a choice of 75 or 150 Watts per channel. Each channel is individually configurable for either low-Z (4/8 ohm) or high-Z […]

Studio Technologies just introduced the new Model 371 Intercom Beltpack. The compact, lightweight unit combines the features offered by broadcast-style, two-channel party-line (PL) intercom user devices with a single-channel listen output and a four-pin male XLR headset interface connector. The flexibility of Dante and its inherent support of standard IP networks mean that multiple Model […]

ELB, formerly Electroboard, just debuted Prowise, a native 4K interactive presentation display, digital whiteboard and video conferencing solution (aka collaboration board). Available in 65”, 75” and 84 inches, with built-in Windows 10 PC, wide area microphones, sound bar with sub-woofer and a 1080p conferencing camera, Prowise includes a motorized, height-adjustable mobile stand or a fixed wall mount bracket.ELB says that […]

Canon just launched what they are calling their flagship interchangeable lens LCOS projector, the REALiS WUX6500 ProAV LCOS. In addition, Canon also launched two new DLP projectors, the LV-HD420 Full HD DLP projector and LV-X420 DLP projector as well as a new optional lens, the wide zoom lens LX-IL08WZ. These are all aimed at higher […]

IBM and Ricoh have partnered for a cognitive-enabled interactive whiteboard which uses IBM’s Watson intelligence and voice technologies to support voice commands, taking notes and actions and even translating into other languages. The Intelligent Workplace Solution leverages IBM Watson and Ricoh’s interactive whiteboards to allow to access features via using voice. It makes sure that […]

NEC Display Solutions just announced  eight new XGA (1024×768) and WXGA (1280×800) resolution projectors aimed at both classrooms and meeting rooms. The light (about 6 pounds), portable ME Series projectors include 3,000-, 3,300-, 3,600- and 4,000-lumen options and all of them include a 1.7x zoom lens. All of them have VGA, two HDMI and one USB port as […]

We just returned from Amsterdam having covered the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Show via our rAVe [NOW] LIVE show coverage. No other publication covers shows this way and it means that we shot videos of EVERY new product launched at ISE — as well as write stories on virtually every new HomeAV and ProAV piece […]

Extron just launched the simplest, but coolest, ProAv product in a while — it’s called StudioStation. If you can’t sell this, you shouldn’t be in ProAV — this will be EASY to sell! StudioStation is literally a one-touch recording of HD video and audio presentations. To turn the system on, insert a USB stick and […]

Visix’s new Connect interactive room sign is a new room management system that does not require the company’s AxisTV CMS. This stand-alone solution publishes schedules from Exchange, Exchange 365 and Google Calendar. The new room sign appliance comes in a widescreen format with red and green availability lights on each side to show whether a […]

Auralex Acoustics is now shipping its updated ProMAX v2 Stand-Mounted Acoustical Panels, offering a portable, lightweight absorption treatment solution offering quick and easy setup and teardown. The ProMAX v2 is designed for a variety of spaces and applications and can be implemented in any location where boundary-mounted acoustical treatments aren’t feasible or desired. The unit […]

InfoComm International will host a day of emerging trends education on Tuesday, June 13, the day before the InfoComm 2017 show floor opens at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The special day of insight into the future of the AV industry will feature the inaugural class of Emerging Trends Fellows- experts chosen for their knowledge of a […]

The Extron WAP 100AC is a ceiling mounted dual-band wireless access point that they say is engineered for heavy network traffic. It supports the latest wireless technologies, including dual-band frequency operation with Band Steering, high-transmit power, enhanced receive sensitivity MIMO and four internal high-gain antennas that all help maximize network performance and expand device network […]

RME Audio AG just introduced the new RME Fireface UFX II audio production interface. The inclusion of DURec (Direct USB Recording) and RME’s low latency hardware and driver designs, the Fireface UFX II is for home studios and commercial audio production facilities.With capacity for 60 audio channels (30 input and 30 output), support for sampling frequencies upward of 192 kHz, and the […]

iiyama has expanded its large format display (LFD) range to include the interactive ProLite TH8667MIS-B1AG, an 86” IPS technology panel with 4K resolution (3840×2160 pixels), 20-point Infrared touch and integrated EasiNote software. Spec’d for continuous, 24/7 operation in boardrooms and classrooms, the TH8667MIS-B1AG supports playback of presentations, video and other types of content stored on a USB device or its internal memory. Integrated with EasiNote, for making annotations on directly-opened files, the TH8667MIS-B1AG is a ‘digital whiteboard’ […]

RME’s Digiface USB is a portable and lightweight audio interface (only 220 grams /0.49 pounds) that transfers digital audio data in SPDIF and ADAT format to Windows and Mac computers. There are four optical ADAT / SPDIF I/O inputs and an analog line/phones output via 6.3-millimeter TRS jack. A triple ADAT I/O interface with phones and PCI interface, Digiface USB is designed to simplify […]

SMART Technologies has launched three new lines of interactive displays — all aimed at education. Two of the new panel series are integrated with their iQ. The new products are: The SMART Board 7000 is a 4K resolution display with iQ technology that enables the display to act as the central hub of classrooms as well as meetings, room displays, software, content and personal devices […]

Sonnet Technologies today announced the Twin 10G Thunderbolt 3 Edition Thunderbolt 3 to Dual-Port 10GBASE-T 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adapter and the Twin 10G SFP+ Thunderbolt 3 Edition Thunderbolt 3 to Dual-Port SFP+ 10GbE adapter. Both provide 10GbE network connectivity to any Mac or Windows computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port, and they enable users to easily connect their computers via copper or optical cables to […]

Extron just introduced the IPCP Pro 255, a compact, high performance IP Link Pro control processor with a dedicated AV LAN port.It features advanced security standards and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, which ensure compatibility with multiple TouchLink Pro touchpanels using a standard network infrastructure. Of the two Ethernet ports, the AV LAN is designed to control local AV devices, and safeguard them […]

The tvONE ONErack is a universal racking mounting solution with power and cooling. It’s design converts randomly sized, externally-powered devices from any manufacturer into slide-in modules that can be installed serviced. The dual redundant power supply is hot swappable, and helps remove a potential point of failure in racks used for mission critical installations. In addition to reliability, this new […]

Gefen just launched a new Video-over-IP system that includes both a Transmitter/Sender and Receiver set. The new Sender and Receiver KVM units (the EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-TX and EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-RX) are 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) at 8-bit color and have a built-in scaler, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and digital/analog audio break-out. Spec’d to handle 3840×2160 at 60 Hz and 4:2:0 chroma subsampling and uses a 1 Gigabit network switch. Both products […]

WolfVision showing a new enhanced version of its vSolution Cynap collaboration system at ISE. Cynap now has a Capture Pack, a lecture recording capture agent which uses Opencast technologies to provide secure, reliable, scheduling, processing, management, and intelligent distribution of academic and corporate video recordings.Cynap is marketed as an ‘all-in-one’ collaboration product with a built-in media player, WebRTC web conferencing, streaming, BYOD mirroring, plus whiteboard and annotation […]

SpeakerCraft has what they are claiming is the world’s first Dolby Atmos enabled in-wall height speaker, the AIM Series 2 ATX100, at ISE 2017. The SpeakerCraft ATX100 reflects sound off the ceiling to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead, to bring entertainment alive for the audience. The ATX100 is the architectural in-wall solution to the traditional floor-standing […]

  The DN-500R is a solid state audio recorder in a 1 RU chassis that includes an OLED display, SD/SDHC and USB media recording as well as playback and is aimed at houses of worship, education and lecture recording.The DN-500R has analog balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs as well as broadcast-grade AES/EBU digital inputs and a switching power supply for worldwide usage.Not only can audio be […]

  VIAware is a software-only wireless collaboration system that can show up to six user screens on one display or up to 12 screens on two displays (hardware-dependent) via Wi-Fi. Capable of iOS mirroring for MacBook, iPad and iPhone as well as native mirroring for Chromebook, Android (Lollipop OS 5.0 or newer) and Windows phone. In a school application, remote students […]

  NEC Display Solutions Europe today announced two laser-based additions to its PA Series of LCD projectors, taking low-maintenance operation to a new level. The new additions, the PA803UL and PA653UL models leverage a filter-free design, eliminating one of the biggest operational overheads normally found in installed projectors. Both projectors are WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, have 360 degree positioning support in any direction and also feature motorized zoom and focus, […]

At ISE, AMX launched something similar to what Crestron launched yesterday — the N2400 Series video encoders and decoders, which send 4K video Gigabit Ethernet networks. Spec’d with support for 4K video at 60Hz and 4:4:4 (8-bit color) the N2400 uses JPEG 2000 encoding to deliver content at native frame rate and color space over Gigabit Ethernet with two frames of latency. With support […]

NEC Display Solutions Europe today launched the EX341R, a 34-inch curved widescreen desktop monitor. Designed for applications in high-end offices and financial trading floors, the monitor is developed for industries where large displays are central to the user’s day-to-day activities. The seamless 80cm curved screen provides a wide and flexible working space, perfectly suited for efficiently handling and analysing large […]

Barco just launched a new version of their Overture software-based AV control solution. Any network-connected device with a browser can use Overture to control and monitor equipment. As you likely know, Overture is an IP-based software system that can be connected via an IP network. To add a network-enabled device (projector, display, audio system, blinds, retractable projector screen) you connect it […]

MC2 Audio has launched six models in a new Delta Series of networkable audio processing power amplifiers. Incorporating XTA’s 96kHz DSP, MC2 Audio says the line are DSP-enabled and have three input options: analog, AES3 and Audinate’s Dante networked audio. The units have four inputs and eight outputs and four of the outputs driving the […]

At ISE 2017 Sennheiser is expanding its range of dedicated business products with two new conferencing solutions: The TeamConnect Wireless Set Tray M offers Sennheiser’s innovative wireless conferencing solution in a new smaller configuration for up to 12 participants. The all-new SL Boundary 114-S DW microphone — part of their SpeechLine family of speech-dedicated microphones, […]

Epson is debuting a new version of their Moverio glasses, dubbed the BT-350, designed for augmented reality (AR) applications in museums, opera houses, exhibition halls and conferences. The BT-350 are Si-OLED-powered, binocular see-through smart glasses designed for commercial use, and in cultural and entertainment venues. With the BT-350, unused display space appears truly transparent thanks to our Si-OLED micro display technology and […]