NEC Display Solutions of America today announced that it has launched six new large-size UHD displays. The new models are the 75-inch C751Q and V754Q; the 86-inch C861Q and V864Q; and the 98-inch C981Q and V984Q. These C and V Series models offer customers an all-encompassing UHD experience at an affordable price. These new models […]

Broadata Communications announced today that it’s shipping its Integrated Control Processor (ICP), now compatible with the Amazon Echo for conference room voice-control. Late in 2017, Amazon Web Services released Alexa for Business, opening the door to extend voice-controlled assistance beyond home-automation and into the workplace. Broadata immediately answered the call by developing the new ICP […]

Kramer Electronics just launched Kramer BRAINware, a software-only control processor that the company claims simplifies control installations. By containing all of the control logic, design and attributes of the Kramer Control platform, Kramer BRAINware turns a Kramer KT-107 touch panel to a fully functional Kramer Control processor brain, without requiring additional physical processor hardware. Think […]

Yamaha Unified Communications announced the debut of a professional audio conferencing solution specifically engineered for seamless and easy installation out of the box into boardrooms and large conference rooms utilizing UC applications. Available only in North America, the Yamaha YAI-1 Conference Ensemble is a preconfigured USB audio system. The audio system comprises an eight-channel Executive […]

The new NEUTRIK intelligent NA2-IO-DLINE Dante I/O interface is available. This new end-of-network device provides an easy solution for integrating analogue signal devices within Dante based AoIP networks. With two line level analogue inputs and two line level outputs, it can simultaneously integrate two analogue audio channels within a Dante network and output a Dante […]

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye opened up the 2018 UBTech Conference to a full house of about 800 in the Mirage Resort in Las Vegas yesterday. UBTech is an annual technology conference aimed at higher education leaders. Gary’s message was all about the journey that led him to design what he hopes is the perfect collaborative […]

SDVoE Alliance and Audinate today announced their collaboration on an integrated AV control environment. In addition, Audinate has joined the SDVoE Alliance as a contributing member. Dante distributes an unlimited number of uncompressed audio channels across IP networks. It is an audio networking standard for pro audio manufacturers and has been adopted by more than […]

Chief will debut two new projector mount accessories at InfoComm in booth C3683. The PG4A large venue projector guard fully encloses large projectors in a locked steel cage to prevent recreational damage and theft. The accessory can be added to pre-existing installations without disturbing projector settings. The adjustable front opening accommodates different lenses, and the telescoping front and back panels […]

InFocus Corporation has announced the debut of a new of product solutions designed for the conference room, classroom, enterprise and home at InfoComm 2018. The new Mondopad line comprises three models, each of which will be available in 55, 65, 75 and 86-inch models as well as multi-touch 4K or 1080p anti-glare displays: Mondopad Ultra […]

Vaddio introduced the RoboSHOT 12 HDMI Camera for Cisco TelePresence SX Codecs at InfoComm this week. The camera solution has been tested and certified by Cisco to work with Cisco codecs using VISCA over RS232 for control, providing the ability for the codec and camera to communicate and exchange PTZ settings, preset recalls and more. […]

At InfoComm 2018, Valens, the developer of HDBaseT and co-founder of the HDBaseT Alliance, will be demonstrating how the VA6000 HDBaseT integrated circuit, originally developed for the automotive market, is benefiting the AV sector, with its transmission of 1Gbps Ethernet, audio, serial control and USB over unshielded single twisted pair lightweight and lower cost cables […]

Williams Sound will introduce the new SoundPlus IR T2 commercial-grade, medium-area infrared transmitter at InfoComm this week. Its compact footprint is designed for assistive listening and language interpretation in commercial spaces such as conference rooms, assisted living facilities, small cinema/theaters, classrooms and courtrooms. The new IR T2 infrared transmitter offers 50 percent greater coverage and […]

QSC is introducing a portfolio of Premium Business Music Solutions, including multi-zone mixers, wall controllers, configurable multi-channel amplifiers, SUB/SAT loudspeakers, as well as accompanying installation and management apps. These new products will be showcased at the QSC Demo Room N115 at InfoComm 2018 (June 6-8, 2018) in Las Vegas, NV. The MP-M Series music and […]

Draper is now the exclusive source for the broad Smart Media Solutions (SMS) line of casings, mounts and structures for LCD displays in North America. This offering complements and strengthens Draper’s Custom Audiovisual Solutions range and is represented at InfoComm. The Smart Media Solutions (SMS) Shadow Casing is an advanced outdoor system for digital signage […]

Tomei AV Consulting and The Sextant Group, two independent technology consulting firms, announced they have partnered to launch the 2018 College & University Staffing Survey. The survey will be open and online starting June 1 through July 31, 2018 here. All participants will receive a detailed summary of the results. First posted in 2014 by […]

Biamp says that its Tesira customers will have more AVB-capable switches to choose from when designing and installing AVB/TSN systems. The Cisco Catalyst family of switches includes the AVB-enabled 9300 and 9500 Series and the recently Avnu-certified 3650 and 3850 Series of switches. Avnu certification confirms interoperability for AVB systems using Catalyst switches. Cisco Catalyst […]

Bose Professional broadens its ControlSpace sound processor line with six new DSP models and three attractive digital wall controllers. The new ControlSpace CSP-1248 and CSP-428 commercial sound processors offer right-sized I/O and simplified configuration for small-to-medium-scale projects. They are designed to serve as standalone DSPs in commercial applications such as retail stores and restaurants or […]

Bose Professional has launched the Business Music System Designer (BMSD), a new online design tool to aid audio integrators in specifying the right Bose Professional sound products in commercial audio applications. Hosted online and free to access, the BMSD tool helps users quickly choose the right sound solution for specific applications and customer budgets. The […]

Extron just introduced the 12G HD-SDI 101, a one-input, one-output cable equalizer for multi-rate SDI digital video signals. It offers a solution for sending multi-rate SDI digital video signals over long coaxial cable runs. The 12G HD-SDI 101 supports all common serial digital video data rates up to 11.88 Gbps, while passing HDR, embedded audio […]

In May, Bates College announced that we would be building a new science building over the next couple of years. Many of us on campus have been working on this project for over a year. As the building promises to be an amazing addition to the college, it also presented an interesting change as I […]

Williams AV just introduced the all-new Pointmaker Presenter and Pointmaker Audio Presenter presentation systems. Pointmaker Presenter includes wireless video tools designed to for creation via mobile device in a meeting space. Pointmaker Audio Presenter adds audio to the mix, delivering industry first, truly wireless, audio and video connectivity from your computer, tablet or phone. Pointmaker […]

Nureva has updated its Microphone Mist technology, which is available to all HDL300 audio conferencing system customers. This update includes new customizable audio settings, new auxiliary audio modes for interoperability with third-party systems and refinements to audio performance. HDL300 customers enable these enhancements by downloading the updated version of Nureva Room Manager software, which provides […]

AudioControl has announced the introduction of three 70-volt amplifiers with both DSP control and signal matrixing capabilities. DSP capabilities include onboard speaker profiles for loudspeaker manufacturers such as Dynaudio, Graysound, James Loudspeaker, Monitor Audio, Nuvo, Origin Acoustics, Stealth Acoustics and Triad Speakers. In addition, they also offer graphic and parametric equalization along with onboard crossovers. […]

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. Our awards are different than ANY other industry awards and the stats speak for themselves: We had over 92,000 voters for the final awards! The nominations for the awards came SOLELY from you – the AV community. We have a system that […]

Chief is expanding its outdoor mounts to include solutions for ceiling and pedestal display installations. The new mounts are built to withstand rain, humidity and ocean air, sun exposure and high winds. An included wind deflector provides an additional layer of defense to protect technology that may not be designed for wind exposure. Tilt range […]

Crest Audio has unveiled the new C1 Series range of contracting and installation amplifiers — Class D designs with on-board digital signal processing, Dante protocol networking and USB/Ethernet connectivity for monitoring and control. The new C1 Series amplifiers are aimed at contractors thanks to the addition of Euro connector inputs and barrier strip outputs as […]

Christie just announced the addition of four new 1DLP laser projection solutions. At 20,000 lumens, the Christie D20WU-HS/D20HD-HS claim to be the lightest and brightest 1DLP laser projectors available, and at 16,000 lumens, the Christie D16WU-HS/D16HD-HS are the lightest and brightest 1DLP laser projectors to operate at full brightness on a single 15A, 110V circuit. […]

Nureva has announced the addition of intelligent sound targeting (IST) to the Microphone Mist technology platform that powers its HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems. This patent-pending technology adds new intelligence to the thousands of virtual microphones that fill the meeting space and provide full-room audio coverage. Using IST, the system identifies and ignores […]

Christie is adding to its 1DLP laser lineup with the new 4K7-HS and 4K10-HS models. Featuring 4K UHD resolution and Christie BoldColor Technology for the most accurate color reproduction possible, both models are equipped with Christie Twist warping and blending software and the omni-directional capability to be installed in businesses, public spaces, hotels, higher education […]

Chief will bring the over-the-whiteboard interactive display mount to InfoComm booth C3683. The mount allows for installation and adjustment of heavy interactive flat panel displays over existing chalkboards or whiteboards. By shipping largely pre-assembled with minimal hardware, Chief designed the OB1U to reduce installation time. Height variability accommodates younger children or those seated at lower […]

inLighten announced today the release of StudioPro, a design software with a specific focus on content creation for digital signage developed for universal compatibility with the digital signage systems of any manufacturer. Content creators simply download StudioPro onto any PC for access to a comprehensive suite of design tools and utilities for use with a […]

The new Extron TLS 525M is a 5″ wall mount TouchLink Scheduling panel. This stand-alone room scheduling panel connects directly to a variety of popular calendar services, and requires no additional scheduling software or external processors. It features a vibrant 800×480 capacitive edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass touchscreen that is especially scratch and smudge-resistant. The TLS 525M […]