The new INOGENI U-BRIDGE USB 2.0 video camera and audio extender allows for high-speed USB 2.0 connections up to 100 m /330 ft. over a single CAT 5e/6/7 cable. The U-BRIDGE is the problem-solver to interoperability challenges faced by AV installers looking for a reliable long-distance USB camera extension while maintaining high-quality video. And, the […]
Hall Technologies just debuted something called Hall Vision, a line of interactive flat panels (IFP) aimed at the Education, Corporate and Hospitality markets. The Hall Vision Interactive screens are designed for collaboration environments with an embedded touch interface. All Hall Vision IFPs are 4K UHD displays (3840 x 2160) that use fine IR+ touch screen […]
Matrox Video today announced the launch of the LUMA Pro Series, a new line of graphics cards powered by Intel Arc GPUs. Engineered to power digital signage and video wall systems, the low-profile LUMA A310FP and the standard-height LUMA A380P support up to two 8Kp60, two 5Kp120, or four 5Kp60 DisplayPort 2.1 monitors. They can also […]
IP audio company, Barix, is at InfoComm with an expanded suite of hardware products for installed AV systems, inside its IPAC (IP Audio Client) family of IP audio decoders and amplifiers. Now five products strong, the IPAC family adds the Annuncicom MPI400 for InfoComm, supporting networked intercom, paging and background music applications with elevated security standards. […]
Airtame today announced a strategic alliance with Logitech that includes integrating its platform into Logi devices. Airtame’s hybrid conferencing platform now integrates with a range of Logitech conferencing solutions, including the MeetUp conference camera and Rally Bar series, to provide a “complete hybrid meeting room solution.” Airtime says the strategic alliance between Logitech and Airtame “helps users […]
Vaddio just announced the launch of the AV Bridge Nano, a compact AV-to-USB bridge designed to provide connectivity and versatility for videoconferencing. Being shown in booth 2201 at InfoComm 2023, the AV Bridge Nano is a highly portable video capture and streaming device that complements AV systems in lecture halls, town hall meetings, or houses […]
PlexusAV announced the AVN Series, including an IPMX Transceiver (P-AVN4), Plexus Visual Array Appliance (P-AVN-VSA) and Plexus Gateway (P-AVN-GTW). Based on the framework of SMPTE ST 2110, PlexusAV’s AVN Series eliminates the stress of selecting an AV-over-IP technology by leveraging a standards-based solution. PlexusAV’s P-AVN4 is an IPMX transceiver that can be easily configured to […]
Bogen Communications announced Sound Masking Software for Nyquist C4000 and Nyquist E7000, and two sound masking speakers, including the Nyquist Suspended Ceiling Grid Sound Masking Speaker and Nyquist Variable Firing Sound Masking Speaker. Bogen Communications’ introduction of sound masking functionality ushers in a new era and an extension of the company’s audio products in adjacent […]
ZeeVee is introducing its newest generation of AV-over-IP encoders and decoders at InfoComm 2023, booth 4061. ZeeVee’s new ZyPerUHD60-2E 1Gb AV-over-IP encoder: The ZyPerUHD60-2E encoder features dual LAN and twin HDMI 2.0a ports (one more each than previously available) and a USB-C port, making it ideal for a wide range of applications from simple meeting […]
intoPIX and Providius are partnering for the integration and management of the intoPIX JPEG XS technology with the Providius Broadcast Media Guard (BMG), which acquires, decodes and analyzes a wide variety of IP media flows. Providius says it offers solutions that passively analyze both the IT and the broadcast side of operations, providing a picture of systems […]
VuWall announced the availability of its PAK KVM feature in version 3.5 of the TRx centralized management platform. VuWall says the new feature enhances PAK nodes with KVM functionality and support for the VuStream 350 IP KVM encoder, the latest addition to the VuStream family of encoders and decoders. The newest 3.5 version of VuWall’s […]
Blustream is debuting its latest commercial video distribution solutions at booth 4173 at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Florida, including the new IP300UHD and Dante-enabled IP350UHD video over IP for transmitting 4K@60 (4:4:4) HDMI 2.0 18Gbps over a 1Gb network. Blustream will also highlight its entire Dante line, from amplifiers to wall plate audio converters. Available […]
rAVe [PUBS] turned 20 this year. And, its parent company, THE rAVe Agency, technically turns 25, the latter was started in my master bedroom in Dallas, TX, in 1998. The point is we’ve been in the industry for a long time and, likely, have a readership much larger than any other in the industry as […]
Hitachi Kokusai Electric America (Hitachi Kokusai) will show its wide range of HD/UHD and HDR support for high-quality visual content acquisition across numerous AV applications at InfoComm 2023 in booth 2488. New to AV audiences is the SK-UHD7000-S2, a multi-format HD camera that converts to 4K with an affordable license upgrade option. The upgrade path […]
Airtame announced a partnership with digital signage software developer Rise Vision to bring communication, safety and collaboration to educational facilities. For the first time, Rise Vision emergency alerts will be able to override a screen-sharing session on Airtame devices, bringing emergency alerts and increased safety to the classroom and other school settings where critical information […]
BenQ announced the LH730, the first LED-lit projector in the company’s lineup of DLP-based projectors. In addition to 4,000 lumens of brightness, the professional-grade LH730 1080p LED projector includes 98% of Rec. 709 color coverage in a single DLP 1080p resolution imager. The projector features long-lasting LED technology for up to 30,000 hours of life […]
Shure just announced the launch of the Microflex Advance MXA902 Integrated Conferencing Ceiling Array integrated loudspeaker and IntelliMix DSP for small and medium-sized meeting rooms. Since 2016, Shure’s Microflex Advance ceiling, wall and table array microphones have been a choice for AV conferencing applications. Following the MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone launch in 2022, Shure is […]
BenQ has launched the BenQ Academy, a new website that provides teachers with a resource to simplify mastering BenQ Boards with free on-demand training. BenQ Academy currently offers multiple courses to address different BenQ Board models, functions and skill levels. For example, the company’s “Getting Started” course introduces teachers to the BenQ Board, providing them […]
MAXHUB has launched its 105-inch Ultra-Wide Commercial Display for Microsoft Teams Front Row and any other UCC application that can generate 21:9 content. With 5K screen resolution, wireless screen sharing, the ability to control the display through IP (Internet Protocol) or via RS-232 — plus cloud-based management using MAXHUB Pivot — the 105-inch Ultra-Wide display […]
In a recent recording of The EdTech Podcast, I was talking about my last blog on the importance of AI in AV and what the future may hold. The host of the podcast, Erin Maher-Moran, added “and think about what this will do for troubleshooting and maintenance.” It was not surprising that Erin had thought […]
Pure Resonance Audio announced the release of the DA2500 500W, a 2-channel rack mount power amplifier. This Class-D amplifier is designed with dual-impedance operation aimed at commercial and professional installs. Key Features of the DA2500 500W 2-Channel Power Amplifier include: High Output Power: The DA2500 delivers 500 watts of power per channel, “ensuring dynamic sound […]
LG Electronics has announced the launch of its new LG MAGNIT (model LBAF) display for virtual production. Using microLED technology, the new model delivers “premium picture quality with deep blacks and vibrant, natural colors, helping directors to create immersive visual experiences.” Ideal for film and media production, LG says the new MAGNIT is capable of […]
InfoComm 2023 is less than three weeks away — and it’s the most talked about topic in the ProAV industry right now. That’s why InfoComm 2023 was the focus of our May Temperature Check. The first question we asked you, our readers, was “What is your interest in attending InfoComm 2023?” And it should come […]
Vaddio will demo the RoboSHOT 30E-M PTZ and IntelliSHOT-M ePTZ in the Legrand | AV Booth 2201 at InfoComm 2023. The IntelliSHOT-M ePTZ and RoboSHOT 30E-M PTZ cameras offer integration with Microsoft Teams, and “unique customization settings including a 30x zoom.” Vaddio says the RoboSHOT 30E-M has advanced PTZ capabilities, making it perfect for rooms […]
Crestron Electronics announced the largest expansion of the Crestron Digital Workplace portfolio Tuesday. With a range of hybrid meeting solutions across the enterprise, Crestron introduces Crestron Desk Q and Crestron Desk Touch for desk scheduling, Crestron Flex Pods, a scalable tabletop wireless microphone and speaker platform, and the Crestron Videobar 70, an all-in-one collaboration bar […]
Atlona has released a free upgrade to its OmniStream AV-over-IP platform. The new OmniStream 2.0 firmware adds support for 4K@60 video with 4:4:4 color sampling alongside improved bitrate efficiency and integrated multiview processing capabilities. OmniStream 2.0 features the new VCx codec, enabling 4K/60 4:4:4 streams with what the company claims is “artifact-free presentation” of both […]
Marshall Electronics just debuted the CV420Ne, an NDI|HX3 version of its 100-degree angle-of-view streaming POV camera. This camera offers digital robotic movement of pan, tilt and zoom of HD resolutions digitally within the larger UHD (4K) sensor space. The CV420Ne claims to allow users to maintain access to ultra-wide angles along with usable digital zoom […]
MSolutions launched a gateway switching device that “removes the need for HDBaseT transmitters and receivers” (or even HDMI switchers) for most USB 2.0/USB 3.1 camera-switching ecosystems that support collaborative environments. MSolutions introduced its MS-0401 Series of Gateway switching devices at ISE 2023 in February, including a PoE-powered HDBaseT-to-IP Gateway device for switching HDBaseT cameras onto […]
JVC Professional Video will show a wide array of solutions designed to address the evolving needs of the professional live IP production market at InfoComm 2023 (Booth 4149). Among these are a collection of affordable workflow solutions and NDI-compatible PTZ and handheld cameras ideal for classrooms, courtrooms, houses of worship, events facilities, sports broadcasters, sports […]
Q-SYS just announced the PL Series, a new family of installation loudspeakers designed for entertainment, auditoriums, houses of worship, theaters, small sports venues and more. Q-SYS PL Series includes a wide range of form factors (line array, point source and subwoofer), allowing integrators a way to install audio in unique spaces. When paired with the […]
Nureva just announced that its customers can now upgrade their HDL300 systems to the new HDL310 and their Dual HDL300 systems to the HDL410. The latest in the line of Nureva audio conferencing systems, the HDL310 and HDL410 use next-generation Microphone Mist technology to deliver pro AV performance in mid-size and large meeting rooms and […]
BenQ announced that the Kahoot! app is now available on BenQ Boards. BenQ says the learning and engagement platform is used by 8 million educators worldwide and they partnered with Kahoot! so educators and students can collect, discuss, and vote on ideas from the BenQ Board as seamlessly as from their laptops and mobile devices. […]
