Extron has started shipping its new IN1608 HDBT, a new model of the IN1608 product family integrated with HDBaseT-compatible output for streamlined integration with HDBaseT-enabled displays. This twisted pair output can be used to send digital video and embedded audio, plus bi-directional RS-232 and IR signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over shielded CATx […]

Aviom has launched three complete personal mixing system packages, the Mix320-A Personal Mixing System, the Mix320-Y Personal Mixing System, and the Mix320-D Personal Mixing System. All three packages are available immediately, and will be sold in the US only. Each system is built around the A320 Personal Mixer, Aviom’s most affordable Personal Mixer to date. […]

Extron is shipping its TLP Pro 1520TG TouchLink Pro Touchpanel. This configurable 15” tabletop touchpanel has a capacitive, edge-to-edge glass touchscreen; and, as with all TouchLink Pro models, it features faster processing and more memory. The 1366×768 touchscreen  is all one giant responsive control surface and it features video preview inputs that support high resolution […]

AmpliVox Sound Systems launched the SW300 Mity-Lite PA system, a compact PA that’s designed for rooms up to 1,500 square feet and audiences of up to 350. Weighing only 6.5 pounds, the Mity-Lite can be placed on a tripod or simply worn on a shoulder strap and outputs 35W sound while running on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for […]

Crestron is shipping three new 4K/60 HDMI switchers that they say are aimed for use in meeting rooms and classrooms. Labeled in their own release for “budget sensitive projects,” the HD-MD4x1-4K-E, HD-MD4x2-4K-E, and HD-MD6x2-4K-E each are spec’d for signals up to 4K/60 and include their DigitalMedia EDID management, native Crestron control via Ethernet, and a […]

Community Speakers has introduced the BalancePoint Flyware, a new flying hardware system for the I SERIES of arrayable loudspeakers with matching-height subwoofers. BalancePoint Flyware allows systems designers to create planar or isometric arrays and add rear, top or steered subwoofers. Individual loudspeakers can be precisely aimed and arrays can be quickly assembled in the shop […]

Extron Electronics has announced that all MPS 602 media presentation switcher models now support DTP twisted pair signal extension up to 330 feet (100 meters). The MPS 602 is a six-input media presentation switcher for digital and analog sources. It offers digital video switching with three HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs and one DTP twisted pair input, […]

BenQ America has added two new models to its M6 Series of projectors. The MX631ST and MW632ST short-throw projectors are specified at 3,200 lumens of brightness with 13,000:1 contrast ratio. Standard features include SmartEco power-saving technology, auto keystone setup tools, expanded connectivity options and the ability to fill up to a 100-inch screen at a […]

Atlona announced that three of the products introduced at InfoComm, the AT-UHD-CLSO-824 matrix switcher, AT-HDVS-150-TX switcher, and AT-HDVS-150-TX-WP wall plate switcher, are now shipping. Atlona’s AT-UHD-CLSO-824 is an eight-input, two-output 4K matrix switcher with mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs aimed at commercial and education applications. It also features two microphone inputs with 48V phantom power, […]

Will this be the year that PowerPoint disappears? Well… no. And as was pointed out to me prior to arriving at InfoComm, even if new software comes into play tomorrow, PowerPoint will be here for a long, long time. Much like the demise of analog and the conversion to digital, we in IT/AV need to […]

Extron Electronics announced this week that all IN1608 scaling presentation switcher models now support DTP twisted pair signal extension up to 330 feet (100 meters). This feature has now been added to the IN1608, IN1608 SA and IN1608 MA 70 models, all of which are now shipping. The IN1608 is an eight-input scaling presentation switcher […]

Several years ago, Staples developed the marketing campaign of the Easy Button. The concept was that going to Staples was as easy as pressing a single button and getting what you needed. I always thought that this should be the concept for touchpanels and control systems in our classrooms. Yet, there always seems to be […]

When designing large venues, ballrooms or architecturally appealing rooms, a consultant, integrator or architect may feel conflicted when installing a traditional screen in a room with high ceilings that will require a lot of black drop to accommodate the AV needs and an appropriate screen viewing height. The Wireline Advantage from Da-Lite is the aesthetic […]

InFocus Corporation today announced its newest classroom-optimized projectors – the IN110x series. InFocus designed the five new projectors, which each feature 3200-lumen brightness and 15,000:1 contrast ratio, to fit school budgets and the ambient-light levels of most classrooms. Each model has a majority of the same connectivity options, but differ in native resolution, aspect ratio, […]

UK-based Smart-e has unveiled a new multi-format nine input presentation switcher (SDS-7000) that’s capable of managing digital and analog signals as two if the inputs include three HDMI, one HDBaseT, two RGBHV (VGA), one DisplayPort, one composite and one component. The two outputs (simultaneous) are HDBaseT and HDMI. An internal image processor provides video switching […]

Extron has started shipping their DTP T 3G-SDI 230 D and DTP T 3G-SDI 330 D, single-gang Decora-style transmitters for sending 3G-SDI, HD-SDI or SDI, audio, and bidirectional RS-232 and IR signals over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T 3G-SDI 230 D extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), […]

Crestron is now shipping three new 4K specified presentation switchers in the form of the HD-MD8X1-4K (an eight-input 4K Scaling Presentation Switcher via HDMI), the DM-MD8X1-4K-C (a 4K Scaling Presentation Switcher with HDBaseT output plus a mic input) and the DMPS3-4K-150-C (a 3-Series 4K Presentation System. All of them can scale any incoming resolution to […]

Extron has started shipping the SM 28 SpeedMount Surface Mount Speaker, a two-way speaker with a patent pending, concealed wall mounting system. This 8 ohm speaker features an 8″ (20.3 cm) woofer with dual tuned ports and a 1.1″ (2.8 cm) tweeter. The SM 28 provides a frequency range from 59 Hz to 22 kHz, […]

FreeAxez has announced the latest versions of Gridd and Gridd Power. Gridd is a UL-listed, modular, all-steel, adaptive cabling distribution system that safely distributes cables throughout a building directly beneath the finished floor, providing easy access to a facility’s cables and wiring. Gridd Power is a 50 amp electrical bus track system that allows devices […]

Altinex just launched the new TNP328 and TNP328S Tilt ‘N Plug compact hybrid interconnect boxes. Available in both high quality matte black (TNP328) and clear brushed aluminum (TNP328S) finishes, the TNP328 and TNP328S interconnect boxes offer one touch access to dual 12 Amp AC power receptacles, both HDMI and VGA video inputs, an RJ-45 network […]

Extron has announced the availability of the Extron NetPA 502 AT and NetPA 1001‑70V AT, half rack 1U, convection cooled power amplifiers equipped with Dante digital audio networking. The NetPA 502 AT delivers two channels of 50 watts into 4 ohms, and the NetPA 1001‑70V AT provides a single channel of 100 watts at 70 […]

Kramer last week launched three new VIA products: VIA PAD, an instant-present USB touch device,VIA Site Management (an IT software solution for VIA administrators) and collaboration software enhancements for VIA Collage and VIA Connect PRO. VIA Collage is Kramer’s wireless BYOD meeting solution for any size meeting space. VIA Connect PRO offers wireless BYOD solutions […]

BSS Audio has announced the introduction of its Soundweb London BLU-DAN Dante to BLU link Bridge, which allows one or more BLU link devices to be integrated with a Dante network. The BLU-DAN connects a Dante device to one or more BLU link devices via standard Cat 5e cabling. It is capable of simultaneously transmitting […]

Earlier this month, we debuted — both in iOS (Apple) and Android formats — an all-new rAVe [NEWS] mobile phone and tablet app. Our last app was launched in 2012 so it was time to launch a new app and we focused on three things: 1) Simplicity: Our new app is designed to allow you […]

Panasonic just introduced at InfoComm the PT-DZ21KU, the company’s first beyond 4K screen resolution projector. The PT-DZ21KU projector was shown performing image projection mapping onto a Tesla Model S (here’s the video we shot of it at InfoComm). The PT-DZ21KU 4K+ Projector With 4K+ screen resolution (5,120×3,200) and Quad Pixel Drive technology and they say […]

Extron has shipped five new MediaLink Plus controllers including the MLC Plus 50, MLC Plus 100, and MLC Plus 200 — all three Ethernet controllers with beveled edges, rounded corners and backlit buttons. While the MLC Plus 50 features backlit Up and Down volume buttons, the MLC Plus 100 and MLC Plus 200 models feature […]

AtlasIED has just released of new patent-pending environmental treatments available for use on multiple loudspeaker models. AtlasIED’s new Hyfidrophobic treatment protects loudspeakers and baffles from water and humidity damage. Using the power of nanotechnology, the coated surface completely repels humidity and liquids. Any liquid simply rolls off without touching the underlying surface. It prevents water […]

Crestron is demonstrating three 4K presentation switchers that they say can be set up in just minutes without any custom programming: the HD-MD8X1-4K 4K Scaling Presentation Switcher, the DM-MD8X1-4K-C 4K Scaling Presentation Switcher with HDBaseT Output, DMPS3-4K-150-C 3-Series 4K DigitalMedia Presentation System 150. Based on the DMP3-4K-150-C, the HD-MD8X1-4K provides up to eight inputs and […]

Hitachi today introduced its CP-TW2505 and CP-TW3005 LCD interactive projectors — both with 10,000:1 contrast ratio and aimed at K-12, higher education and corporate users. The Interactive Pen and multiple pen capability allow the use of interactive pens (two are supplied) to write, draw, point, navigate and more. In addition, an available FT-01 Finger Touch […]

Crestron has extended the meeting room experience for Surface Hub users by natively integrating Microsoft’s large format collaboration device with Crestron control technology. The solution is available in two complete turnkey packages, plus optional accessories. Built on the Crestron .AV Framework platform, these packages designed for Surface Hub deployments can be configured from Crestron’s TSW […]

Biamp Systems today announced the release of Vocia 1.7 public address and evacuation system. With its decentralized architecture, Vocia is designed with no single point of system failure for reliable public address and paging applications in healthcare, corporate office, convention space and high-volume transportation environments. Vocia 1.7 is equipped with new 2RU amplifiers, passive end-of-line […]

Atlas Sound launched the HPA Series power amplifiers here at infoComm. These amplifiers are designed as ruggedized amps for any application type or load condition. Each model has two channels output that can be used in stereo, bridged, or parallel operation. Balanced inputs allow easy connection of audio sources and stepped attenuators per channel enable […]