BrightSign and Signagelive today jointly announced that Signagelive deployed a new interactive kiosk mode feature for all BrightSign Series 3 and Series 4 players, as well as for Bluefin’s BrightSign Built-In solutions. The update allows users to configure any BrightSign device connected to a single-touch touchscreen to be used as a kiosk. When the BrightSign […]

Atlona today unveiled the new OMEGA Series of switching, extension and video processing solutions. There are three products in the OMEGA Series to start: The AT-OME-TX21-WP-E is a two-input, 4K EU/UK wallplate switcher and HDBaseT transmitter with one HDMI input, one USB-C input and one HDBaseT output. The PoE-powered unit offers a two-gang form factor […]

IHSE now offers a compact two-port KVM switching solution for extended-distance connections between computer sources and user stations. The new 2×1 system makes is possible to leverage multiple computers or servers at one desk by utilizing a single keyboard, mouse, and display. The two-port 481 systems include two transmitter units (TX) and one receiver (RX) […]

Peerless-AV today announced the addition of two new Heavy Duty Universal Projector Mounts (PJR125 and PJR125-POR) to the brand’s range of mounting solutions. Designed for use in applications including corporate, education, home entertainment, retail, live event, museums and theme parks, the Heavy Duty Universal Projector Mounts support a wide range of projector models, including laser […]

Roland Professional AV just launched the VP-42H Video Processor, a multi-source layering and switching box for single-screen display of presentations, digital signage content and meetings. The VP-42H supports simultaneous output of up to four layered source signals even when resolutions vary between its four HDMI inputs. The processor features Motion Scene Switching for “fluid” transitions […]

Roland Professional AV just introduced the XS-42H Matrix Switcher for huddle spaces and small meeting room video and audio. The Roland XS-42H has seamless connection of up to four computers and tablets over HDMI, automatic audio-follows-video switching, web browser-based control from a computer, tablet or phone and selection of one of ten user-configurable meeting setup […]

Extron is shipping the IN1804, a series of four-input scalers that provide video scaling, switching and new integration features. They support HDMI 2.0 data rates up to 18 Gbps and incorporate the company’s Vector 4K scaling engine with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and 30-bit internal video processing. Offering a host of features including seamless switching effects, […]

Large venues, sports facilities, domes, giant screens, planetariums and theme park attractions are among the application targeted by the new Christie D4K40-RGB 3DLP projector (3840×2160). Designed with Christie TruLife electronics and Christie RealLaser illumination, the company says that the Christie D4K40-RGB produces greater than 90 percent of the Rec. 2020 color space. Specified at over […]

BenQ today unveiled its robust lineup of Blue Core laser projectors designed for higher education, installation and enterprise applications. Expanding on BenQ’s interactive Blue Core laser projector lineup, the short-throw WUXGA LU951ST, WUXGA LU950, full-HD LH720, WXGA LW720 and XGA LX720 are IP5X dustproof certification with brightness specs up to 5,000 ANSI lumens. The LW720, […]

Two new brushed metal wall plate enclosures from MuxLab are IP-based extenders that support HDMI 2.0b formats and 4K@60Hz resolutions. The wall plates can be configured and controlled remotely from any tablet, laptop or phone when combined with MuxLab’s ProDigital Network Controller (model 500811) and the new MuxControl App for Android and iOS. MuxLab’s HDMI/VGA/USB […]

JVC Professional Video today announced the ProHD zRAMP — a content-aware error correction for simultaneous live video streaming to multiple CDNs like Facebook Live and YouTube, as well as decoders for distribution to a local cable headend. Designed for live sports, events, houses of worship, schools and local governments, the ProHD zRAMP delivers reliable QoS […]

InFocus Corporation announces a new line of Mondopad collaborative display solutions. Comprising 12 models designed around the specific needs and budgets of various office environments and meeting spaces, Mondopad Core, Mondopad Launch and Mondopad Ultra are available in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch and 86-inch models. With something for every space, including lecture halls, boardrooms or small […]

Marshall Electronics is adding to its range of camera offerings with three new compact and miniature cameras: the 4K60 Marshall CV420-CS, the 4K30 Marshall CV380-CS and the 1080p CV506-H12. The CV420-CS will be the first to launch in November 2018 and is for use in live events as well as film production, sports broadcasting and […]

Middle Atlantic Products today announced its L7 Series height-adjustable lectern at EDUCAUSE 2018. The lectern is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant with motorized height-adjustability. The L7 Series Lectern provides a welded steel frame with: modular rackmount and storage options, additional small device storage available below the work surface on patented, removable Lever Lock mounting, […]

  The BLUE POD and BLUE POD AIR from Williams AV aim to simplify conference calls in your meeting rooms using your mobile device. Make a call by touching the Bluetooth connect button on your phone; no special software is needed. Use the iOS and Android apps for complete system setup control. Select the speakers […]

At Zoomtopia last week, Zoom announced new features including cloud PBX, cross-platform workflows and enterprise conference rooms. Platform enhancements announced include: Zoom Voice is a cloud phone system that will be available as an add-on to Zoom’s video communications suite. Support for inbound and outbound calling through the public switched telephone network (PSTN) and seamlessly […]

On Friday, Zoom announced a strategic, multi-phase partnership with Dropbox. The first stage of this partnership involves the development of integrated workflows between the two solutions as well as a strategic financial investment by Dropbox in Zoom. The workflows will allow joint customers to collaborate with the combined solutions, extend Zoom’s functionality and expose Zoom […]

This month at CCUMC, I will be discussing how Bates College began to turn around its service operations by using data, metrics, SLAs and dashboards. This is not an earth shattering new business tool, but it is something that I think many organizations still don’t use quite enough or don’t use it in the right […]

QSC introduces new Q-SYS Networking Solutions, including Q-SYS NS Series network switches and networking resources aimed at integrators doing AV-over-IP. Prior to this, the only purpose-built AV-over-IP was from NETGEAR in the form the M4300 Series. QSC’s Q-SYS NS Series is a range of enterprise-grade, manageable 1/10GbE network switches that are pre-configured for the Q-SYS […]

Studio Technologies is showing two new audio interfaces for applications that use the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards to implement Audio-over-Ethernet (AoE) network connectivity — the Model 5512 Audio Interface and the Model 5518 Mic/Line Interface. The Model 5518 allows users to connect eight analog microphone or line-level sources and then output the signals […]

Extron has announced the TLS 1025M, a 10″ panel for Extron Room Scheduling systems. This 10″ stand-alone TouchLink Scheduling panel connects directly to a variety of popular calendar services and requires no additional scheduling software or external processors. It’s has an integrated native 1280×800 capacitive edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass touchscreen that is scratch and smudge-resistant. The […]

Nanov just unveiled a solar-powered LCD sign, a PIDS (Passenger Information Display Systems). It’s designed for bus stations and other transit settings, displays information in real-time and relies on energy from the sun. Each model comes with a 615x515x3-millimeter solar panel that provides power to the LCD sign. The sign is a combination of LCD […]

BrightSign and Mimo Monitors announced availability of the new line of BrightSign-enabled displays, beginning with the 10.1″ open frame capacitive touch display. The small-format monitors are designed for commercial and corporate applications such as kiosk information systems, gaming and amusement, POP/POS as well as conference room scheduling. The new line of Mimo Vue monitors include […]

The tables were turned in this podcast (sort-of hosted by Nureva’s own Adrian Doughty). Gary recently worked with the University of North Carolina’s AV and IT teams to build the ultimate collaborative classroom and in addition to picking a Nureva Wall for visual collaboration, UNC decided to use one of Nureva’s HDL300 over a plethora of distributed microphone options to […]

Atlona is shipping its new AT-HDVS-SC-RX HDBaseT receiver and scaler, featuring its CrystalScale Technology (ACT). The HDVS-SC-RX supports a local HDMI source as well as an HDBaseT input for receiving video, audio, control and Ethernet over category cable, with automatic input selection enabling the receiver/scaler to switch without manual intervention when a new source is […]

Draper is launching a trim solution for the Barco UniSee video wall system. SmartTrim for Barco UniSee is a patent-pending, design protected solution co-developed with SMS Smart Media Solutions, a Draper subsidiary in Sweden. It provides a simple and elegant trim remedy for a wide range of standard and custom Barco UniSee configurations. Standard kits […]

Optoma today announced two new projectors aimed at large classrooms, museums, houses of worship and large venue settings. The Optoma W512 and EH512 are 1-chip DLP projectors with 1.6x zoom, vertical lens shift (up to 16 percent), four corner correction and full RS232C control, keystone correction (±20 vertical and horizontal) and two 10-watt speakers. The […]

Matrox Graphics has announced that the Matrox Maevex 6120 dual 4K enterprise encoder appliance is now shipping. Leveraging the same capture and real-time encoding technology as the Matrox Maevex 6150 quad 4K encoder, Maevex 6120 sends simultaneous dual 4K capture, stream and record — with options to stream and record even more channels in different […]

Almo ProAV has been named the exclusive U.S. distributor for iMAGsystems, a Melbourne, Australia-based manufacturer of AV over IP delivery products. iMAGsystems is showcasing its complete product line of AIR wireless, LIGHTNING (SDVoE), RAIN H.264 and THUNDER (JPEG2000) during the exhibit portion of the next E4 AV Tour, coming to Nashville on October 26. “Thanks to our partnership with iMAGsystems, we are […]

Professional Wireless Systems has announced the addition of the 1RU Alpha Quad-4 and 2RU Alpha Quad-8 to the Alpha Series, which was introduced earlier this year. The Alpha Quad-4 and Quad-8 are designed for use with multiple Shure Axient AD4Q receivers in Quadversity mode. The units provide four individual unity-gain signals (A, B, C, D) […]

Almo ProAV today revealed details about the final 2018 E4 AV Tour stop of the year in Nashville. The largest and first two-day event is taking place at The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville on October 25 and 26 and will include a certification day, backstage tech tour, dinner and live music, along with an […]

BrightSign and Bluefin announced the first BrightSign built-in room booking solution bundled with Signagelive. Available for $899, this bundle includes a 10.1″ BrightSign Built-In power over Ethernet (PoE+) commercial-grade touch screen with perimeter status lights and a one-year license to Signagelive’s powerful software for room scheduling and digital communication. Compatible with Office 365 and G […]