Visix has chosen Microsoft Azure Cloud Services for its second-generation cloud platform, which will be released later in Q3 2021. The company has also launched a new client support portal powered by Freshdesk. A major deciding factor was Azure’s load-balancing architecture that supports fast-growing digital signage deployments. The upcoming release of AxisTV Signage Suite Cloud will take […]
JVC Professional debuted the new 4K KY-PZ400NW/NB and HD KY-PZ200NW/NB cameras. The three models provide streaming for remote production over the internet and are equipped with NDI HX and SRT streaming, H.265/H.264/MJPEG encoding and VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode) multicamera synchronization technologies and the new HD KY-PZ200W/B is an entry-level camera without NDI HX. All camera […]
ELMO announced the release of the CVAS Single Room Control System. The primary component of CVAS is the TPC-07, a 7-inch touch screen controller using capacitive touch that incorporates both a table and wall mount option. It is powered via PoE. The optional IFBOX interface appliance is a scalable solution for legacy devices that require […]
Blustream has started shipping the AMF41W 4K wireless presentation switch. The AMF41W is a BYOD solution for wireless presentation, including AirPlay and Miracast from computers and mobile devices that includes a Wi-Fi hotspot with configurable screen layouts and support for seven concurrent video signals. The AMF41W is a 4K multiformat presentation switch featuring four HDMI, […]
Absen announced that the A Series, a new LED display series designed to be used in medium-to-large outdoor DOOH installations, is now available for the U.S. and Canada markets. Specified with a 10,000-nit brightness claim and with a 1,280mm x 960mm standard panel size (along with three other optional sizes), the six new models of […]
I recently heard from a friend in higher ed that they had been laid off. This person worked in the AV group as part of the overall IT department in their college. Two things stuck out to me about this layoff: first, that any school would consider laying off parts of its AV team after […]
ClearOne introduced the UNITE 180, a 4X zoom ePTZ camera that provides a full 180-degree panoramic field-of-view with “real-time stitching” to achieve a variety of viewing modes. Designed for UCC applications where you need to show the entire room, the new UNITE 180 camera provides six viewing mode options, including one total panoramic view. Modes […]
PPDS (aka; Philips) announced the launch of “Air Quality Sensor,” an air quality monitoring solution designed to help schools and businesses (including corporate, retail and hospitality) create healthier and more productive working and learning environments, using Philips professional TVs, interactive displays and digital signage solutions. Part of PPDS’ new “Total Solutions” strategy, the PPDS Air […]
Snap One today announced the introduction of its new line of Binary BX 8K Active HDMI Cables, designed to support 8K UHD at 60Hz 4:2:0 and up to 10K at 30 Hz 4:4:4. They also display 4K at 120Hz and 4K at 60Hz 4:4:4 and handle transmission speeds up to 48Gbps. The new line of Binary BX 8K […]
YoloLiv launched YoloBox Pro, an all-in-one live production system. The 8-inch box is an encoder, switcher, recorder and monitor featuring three HDMI inputs, one HDMI output and one USB-C port. It allows users to live switch up to eight sources, of which up to four can be physical local cameras and the other four can […]
Hello, #AVtweeps! On June 30, I hosted this webinar with Rob Ziv, vice president of business development and strategy at Almo Pro A/V, as well as Adrian Doughty, director of North American sales at Nureva. For this webinar, we discussed how virtual mic and mic-array technologies revolutionize meeting rooms and classrooms — and this is […]
Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America (PSSNA) announced several collaboration-focused solutions to support hybrid learning experiences. Project Moonshot To increase learning productivity and student achievement, Panasonic has partnered with cyberlearning pioneer, Dr. Sonny Magana, founder and CEO of Magana Education, to create Project Moonshot. Implementing Dr. Magana’s T3 Framework for Innovation, Moonshot is designed […]
Epson announced it is shipping seven new compact laser projectors designed for large venue applications, including the world’s smallest and lightest 10,000-lumen projectors, the EB-PU2010W and EB-PU2010B. It is also shipping the EB-PU1006W, EB-PU1007W, EB-PU1007B, EB-PU1008W and EB-PU1008B. Joining Epson’s existing line of Pro Series interchangeable lens projectors, the new solutions pair with Epson’s lens family. Ranging […]
Nureva has joined the Logitech Collaboration Program to bring clear, reliable audio performance to large spaces in combination with Logitech conferencing products. Through the program, Nureva’s HDL300 audio conferencing systems are combined with the Logitech Rally Camera, Logitech Tap meeting room touch controller and the new Logitech RoomMate meeting room appliance (available this summer). Together, the products […]
PPDS (aka Philips) has partnered with education software solutions specialist i3 Technologies. Now, PPDS’ interactive touch screen displays come with access to i3LEARNHUB, i3 Technologies’ cloud-based digital creation and learning platform. The platform is designed to enable teachers to bring digital content to students, stimulate collaboration and prepare students with 21st-century learning skills. Complementing the […]
Clear-Com announced the FreeSpeak Edge Base Station, an IP base station that supports the full range of FreeSpeak digital wireless intercom solutions. It includes 1.9 GHz (including both E1 and IP transceivers), 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and third-party Dante devices. The FreeSpeak Edge Base Station provides a stand-alone solution for FreeSpeak Edge 5 GHz systems […]
Prysm Systems announced a 225-inch LPD 6K, an interactive large-format display with a panoramic seamless and an image without a bezel. Powered by the Prysm Application Suite, the LPD 6K enables users to present multiple content platforms and third-party applications into one display solution. The LPD 6K is designed for corporate, education, hospitality and retail […]
The ViewBoard 52 Series from Viewsonic is a 65”, 75” and 86” Android-based collaboration board on a cart that’s designed for classrooms. Integrated with a sound bar, it has front-facing USB-C ports to connect computers, tablets or phones. It also places functional keys and I/O ports in a direct line of sight. And, the ViewBoard […]
In January, as part of my 2021 predictions (dubbed Kayye’s Krystal Ball), I wrote “Epson will debut a new technology.” Well, my prediction came true today as Epson announced a hardware and software solution for enhanced lesson plans and student engagement — the BrightLink GoBoard Wireless Collaboration and Integrated Whiteboard Solution. BrightLink GoBoard will be […]
Extron is shipping the IPCP Pro S1 xi compact control processor, which is designed for centralized AV control in small to medium-size applications. Extron says the IPCP Pro S1 xi features greater processing power and twice the memory of the P Link Pro series. Ethernet monitoring and control allows users to manage AV devices using […]
Nureva has added Voice Amplification Mode (aka: voice lift) to its HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems. With this addition, which is currently available in public beta, the HDL300 systems solve the difficult audio problem of supporting in-room amplification of the instructor or presenter’s voice, while simultaneously providing full-room microphone pickup of in-room voices […]
Atlona has added new HDBaseT products to its Omega Series of AV integration solutions, the AT-OME-SW21-TX-WPC wall plate switcher and HDBaseT transmitter. The device combines HDMI and USB-C switching with extension of both AV and USB data in a U.S. one-gang wallplate form factor. The OME-SW21-TX-WPC transports video, audio and display control signals. When paired with […]
Blustream US is shipping a new AV-over-IP portfolio line called the Contractor Series IP50HD. Claiming no limitation on project size, the new 1080p transmitter and receiver pair include HD video over IP support for command and control rooms, digital signage and any other networked-AV KVM-based application. The Blustream Contractor HD Video over IP distribution platform […]
AVer Information says the new VB130 4K Video Bar and CAM130 4K Camera have been granted Zoom Rooms Camera Certification from Zoom Video. “Zoom consistently delivers high-quality video communication technology that is easy to deploy and manage. We are excited for the end-user experience the AVer VB130 4K Video Bar and CAM130 4K Camera will […]
There are 1,001 blogs on the hybrid workplace and hybrid classrooms. Heck, I may have even contributed to that total. But before you dismiss this one, I’ll tell you it’s short, intuitive and not quite the same as the others. If you’re doing hybrid meetings or classrooms, you already know the main components: Audience facing […]
MAXHUB just introduced the UC M30 4K 180-Degree Panoramic Camera. MAXHUB says the new UC M30 captures every participant from far to the left to all the way right. The UC M30 utilizes three 12MP cameras — each with 4K UHD resolution. The new UC M30 also offers six video layouts. Compose Mode combines a […]
Rise Vision and Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America have partnered to offer K-12 schools and higher education institutions a free year of Rise Vision digital signage with each NEC display MediaPlayer solution they purchase. NEC displays enable collaboration between students and teachers, keeping the classroom connected and driving student engagement in an interactive way. […]
Mediasite announced Mediasite 8 via incorporating features to support the emerging hybrid world of work, learning and events. More efficient video storage, smaller file sizes, accessibility updates, new integrations with videoconferencing systems and an enhanced user experience with a new player and editor are among the new features in the Mediasite 8 family. Some updates […]
Extron says the ShareLink Pro WFA 100 is now shipping. The WFA 100 is a Wi-Fi Miracast adapter that enables anyone to share content from a Windows 10 device to a ShareLink Pro device without installing any software. It connects to the USB port on a ShareLink Pro 1100 or ShareLink Pro 500, making it […]
Sharp NEC Display’s latest collaboration board, the IB754Q-2.1 InfinityBoard is shipping. The 75-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution UCC board includes an ultra-high-definition InGlass touch display and two passive pens. Its design also includes an ultra-wide angle Huddly IQ videoconferencing camera and high-end conference speakers. The included PC and Windows 10 Pro so you can […]
Vivitek has announced that 62 of its interactive NovoTouch displays have been selected by Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) Centres in Northern Ireland. The consultation and installation of the panels were conducted by IMEX, Vivitek’s reseller partner in Northern Ireland. EOTAS Educational Centres were introduced to cater for children who find the mainstream education […]
Extron is shipping the DTP2 T 201 D, a one-gang decorator-style transmitter for sending HDMI signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CatX cable to an Extron DTP-enabled product. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60 at 4:4:4 color sampling and complies with HDCP 2.3. The one-gang, wall-mountable form factor of the […]
