The FSW Atlas is a mobile, large-screen mount system that Audiopack is calling a “trolly,” which includes an integrated speakers and all necessary connections for power and signal routing. Included with lockable wheels, the rollable mount system includes connectivity for HDMI, RJ45, PowerCON and space for other connections. In the vertical columns of the mount […]

Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education took center stage today at the Colorado Convention Center, where Lockheed Martin announced an $800,000 STEM investment in partnership with Project Lead The Way and the Denver Public Schools Foundation to expand STEM programming for Denver Public Schools (DPS) students. The Lockheed Martin investment will underwrite the cost […]

Vivitek just launched the D830 series that includes three models; the DH833 and DX831 (spec’d at 4500 ANSI lumens and the DW832 at 5,000 ANSI lumens at resolutions of 1080p, XGA or WXGA, respectively. The new Vivitek D830 series includes analog and digital (HDMI and MHL) connectivity and claim a contrast ratio of 15,000:1 and […]

Comprehensive Connectivity just debuted a series of HDMI 2.2 4K@60 (YUV420 with a chroma subsampling rate of 4:2:0) resolution capable splitters (two-port, four-port and eight-port). Comprehensive’s series of HDMI splitters (CDA-HD220EK, CDA-HD420EK, CDA-HD820EK) provides the user the ability to split a single HDMI 2.2 source for connecting to up to eight simultaneous HDMI output displays […]

Elite Screen’s WhiteboardScreen Thin Edge (TE) series is the latest in Elite’s line of whiteboard-projection screens designed to work with today’s standard, short throw and UST projectors. It uses Elite’s Versawhite 1.1 gain matte white projection surface that allows for a wide viewing angle for training/classroom applications. The material is coated with a scratch-resistant optical […]

Extron is shipping its new FOX II 4K Series for extension, switching and distribution of 4K video (up to 30 Hz with a 4:4:4 color space over one-fiber or @60 Hz with a 4:4:4 color space using two transmitters), multi‑channel audio, and bi-directional control signals over fiber optic cabling. The series includes the FOX II […]

Barco has purchased Florida-based Medialon. Medialon is known as a control system company that’s 100 percent cloud-based. “For us, Barco has the piece we were missing — a sales channel,” Medialon North American Sales Manager, Eric Cantrell, told rAVe today. He continued, “It’s been an interesting several months. We are profitable and this gives Barco […]

InFocus Corporation announced the Kangaroo Mobile Desktop Pro, that takes their original Kangaroo Mobile Desktop PC and adds features and connectivity to unlock a variety of new uses, making it unique from any other PC on the market. The Windows 10 Kangaroo Pro features the new Dock Pro with VGA, HDMI and Ethernet connectivity as […]

WorxAudio Technologies, a division of PreSonus Audio Electronics, just launched the PDA-1000R power amplifier with an integrated DSP and Dante audio networking technology. The new PDA-1000R provides PreSonus’ Active Integration technology to create networkable Dante-enabled loudspeaker systems with a DSP that can be controlled by a computer running WorxControl (a loudspeaker management and remote control/monitoring […]

The Multibrackets M Motorized Ceiling Mount lowers a monitor from the ceiling. The brackets arm length can be adapted to the size of the TV and hold it securely in place and can be quickly folded down, via a remote control, to be used. The mount also includes a locking mechanism to safely lock your […]

SMART Technologies announced today that they have updated their SMART kapp product family, SMART kapp iQ. The new SMART kapp iQ interactive flat panel is specifically designed to deliver an all-in-one classroom solution that provides educators with the flexibility to deliver lessons across a range of learning and instructional styles, including whole-class, small group and […]

Altinex just launched the Anywire TP315-101 and TP315-102 Transmitter / Receiver System designed for sending 1080p/60 Hz HDMI signal over any type of copper wire, including speaker wire, low voltage wires, any type of CAT wires, coaxial wires and more. Anywire facilitates the transmission of live video and computer video signals with synchronized audio over […]

Hitachi America introduced the LP-WU9750B model, their first solid-state laser projector. The single-chip DLP-based WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution projectors aimed at large auditoriums, conference rooms, museums and concert or stage productions as it claims to have 8,000 ANSI lumens light output and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio. Like all other solid-state projectors on the market, the engine […]

Focusrite announces the introduction of its RedNet A8R, adding eight channels of analog I/O to its RedNet line of Dante-based audio-over-IP interfaces. In keeping with other modules in the series, RedNet A8R is housed in a 1U enclosure, and offers network-connected analog input and output with 24-bit, 192kHz A-D/D-A conversion, along with full network and […]

Canon has introduced the LX-MU800Z, the company’s first single-chip DLP Projector with a Laser-Phosphor light source spec’d at 20,000 hours of operation to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO). Additional key features on the LX-MU800Z projector include native WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, a spec of up-to-8000 lumens, a dynamic contrast ratio up to 10,500:1, and […]

Canon introduced the REALiS WUX450ST Pro AV LCoS Projector. The newest short throw projector in Canon’s non-interchangeable lens product line, the REALiS WUX450ST has a native WUXGA resolution (1920×1200), is spec’d at 4500 lumens of brightness and uses Canon’s LCoS technology with AISYS-enhancement  — all in a compact size (only 13.9 pounds). The REALiS WUX450ST […]

Extron just upgraded the LinkLicense SMP 351 with a Dual Recording Upgrade that enables enhanced recording, streaming and audio DSP capabilities for the SMP 351 H.264 Streaming Media Processor. With this new upgrade, the SMP 351 can record two sources at the same time, at resolutions up to 1080p/30 and bit-rates up to 10 Mbps. […]

Peerless-AV has announced its SmartMount line of mobile carts and flat, tilt and articulating wall mounts for the Microsoft Surface Hub. For mobile solutions in corporate applications, hospitality events, and education settings, Peerless-AV’s stylish SmartMount Flat Panel Cart (SR598-HUB) was designed to securely mount the 55″ and 84″ versions of the Microsoft Surface Hub at […]

The Kramer DIP-30 is a 4K UHD automatic switcher for HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, data and unbalanced audio signals. It supports resolutions up to 4K@60 UHD (4:2:0) and various modes of input selection and transmits the signal via HDMI cable to a compatible receiver (for example the VS-62H or when connecting directly to a display/projector). The […]

wePresent has announced an expansion to its line of wireless presentation systems, adding the WiPG-1600 aimed at education installs. We actually gave this product an ISE Best New Product for Higher Education Award earlier this year. The WiPG-1600 wireless presentation hardware provides a solution for those who require the basic functionality of the wePresent, but […]

Extron has announced they are shipping the DTP CrossPoint 84 4K and DTP CrossPoint 82 4K (4:4:4 @ 60Hz) presentation matrix switchers featuring an 8×4 or 8×2 I/O configuration. The DTP CrossPoint 4K Series provides 10×8, 8×6, 8×4, and 8×2 I/O sizes to suit a wide range of applications and delivers all of the technologically […]

Extron is introducing the TLP Pro 1720MG and TLP Pro 1720TG, 17ʺ wall mount and tabletop TouchLink Pro touchpanels with capacitive, edge-to-edge glass touchscreens. These 1920×1080 capacitive touchscreens provide a vibrant image and a more responsive control surface. As with all TouchLink Pro models, these new, customizable touchpanels feature faster processing and more memory. Both […]

Mitel and Polycom announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement as talks had recently reached final stages after months of discussions. This has created what has been termed by both a new company with shared vision for seamless communications and collaboration – and according to a statement in a Polycom […]

If you’re using Crestron’s new Fusion Cloud Platform, or the on-premise version of this enterprise management platform, then you can use the company’s new PinPoint App — a personal, mobile scheduling app that lets employees take control of every aspect of their meetings, including scheduling, setup, execution and completion. Crestron says the app acts like […]

Extron has launched the DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A and DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A xi, in what the company is calling the AV industry’s first scalers that can process 4K/60 video signals at 4:4:4. HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs support data rates up to 18 Gbps. The scalers incorporate the Extron […]

Extron just launched the PowerCage 401 modular power enclosure and the PowerCage 401 FOX DT HD dual-transmitter and PowerCage 401 FOX DR HD dual-receiver modules, which provide long haul transmission of HDMI, stereo audio and RS‑232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. The PowerCage 401 enclosure features a space-saving 1U rack-mountable design that is hot-swappable […]

Sennheiser is introducing an app for remotely controlling its evolution wireless D1 radio microphone systems. The WSR app converts iPad and iPhone into a handy remote control for digital D1 systems, assisting in the configuration, management and monitoring of radio links. The app is available from the Apple app store now. The WSR App automatically […]

“Include Kodak in this room.” That’s the line in the client’s system review memo which confused me, and one with which I eventually opened an internal training seminar at SMW. What were they talking about? And what was the bigger message? Read on! The memo in question came in a fairly late design phase of […]

Chief is now shipping a custom heavy duty flat panel mount designed for the Microsoft 84” Surface Hub on walls. Chief already manufactures several mounts that can accommodate the 55” Surface Hub. The PSMH2079 is a wall display mount option designed to quickly install the 84” Surface Hub. Key features include: +1.6° plum adjustment 3” […]

Christie has announced new 1DLP lineup GS Series of laser-phosphor projectors, including two HD models with BoldColor Technology. The line is aimed at corporate meeting rooms, trade shows, entertainment venues and rental staging. More advanced than previous GS models, the four professional-grade models use a grid-based warping and blending processor and also have an option […]

Atlona’s new 4K/UHD AV switcher, the AT-UHD-CLSO-612ED, is a six-input switcher featuring built-in 4K scaling (up to 30Hz 4:4:4), mirrored HDBaseT and HDMI outputs and AV signal extension up to 100 meters. Featuring display control and automatic input selection, the new switcher can act as a central component for a fully automated boardroom or classroom […]

Last month, I wrote about the ITIL guidelines and the powerful changes implementing them can drive. As I wrote, ITIL is divided into five lifecycles. As one begins to look into the learning and certification process, it can be a bit confusing. How do you know which lifecycle you should look into? What about certain […]