Studio Technologies has announced two new party-line (PL) intercom kits that utilize Dante Audio-over-IP networking. These new kits allow customers to purchase a bundle of Studio Technologies intercom products at a reduced price point. The Party-Line Intercom Kit 1 (DPL-KIT-01) includes a Model 5421 Dante Intercom Audio Engine and four Model 372A Intercom Beltpacks. Party-Line […]

Uniguest has partnered with Ungerboeck to provide event pros a CRM, space booking, event planning, communications, order management, exhibition management, catering, registration, AV arrangements, full financials and more. As the world’s leading event technology platform for more than 35 years, Ungerboeck has transformed the way events are managed. The need for excessive procedures, documents, portals and templates […]

Extron announced the availability of USB-A socket-to-plug optical cables that extend USB 3.2 signals and power over distances up to 65 feet. The cables support a SuperSpeed USB data rate of 5 Gbps and deliver 5 volts and up to 900 mA of power to the USB peripheral device. The ultra-thin 0.24” (6 millimeters) diameter […]

B-Tech AV Mounts just announced the introduction of the BT8312; a slim, soft open LCD video wall mount that provides installers with the flexibility and accessibility at project sites that every LCD video wall needs The BT8312 includes a patent-pending soft open feature; B-Tech says the BT8312 ensures controlled and unassisted forward extension of the […]

Clear-Com announced the Arcadia Central Station, a scalable IP platform that integrates all wired and wireless “partyline” systems, including the FreeSpeak family of digital wireless solutions and HelixNet Digital Partyline. The system can license up to 96 IP ports in a single RU device, with further licensing add-ons anticipated in the future, making Arcadia the […]

Orders for the first half of 2021 for Barco were significantly above the same period of 2020 driven, according to Barco, by strong demand growth for healthcare and entertainment and continued to demonstrate quarter-to-quarter improvements. However, the conversion of orders to sales was hindered by prolonged pandemic-induced restrictions (Entertainment and Enterprise) and, to a lesser extent, […]

Panasonic System Solutions announced three new additions to its DECT Digital Wireless Microphone system. The three new products include a 4four-channel wireless receiver, an expansion receiver and a personal lavalier microphone. Panasonic’s new WX-SR204 four-channel wireless microphone receiver efficiently connects four wireless microphones with the same footprint as the current WX-SR202 two-channel receiver. Both receivers feature […]

We’re fewer than 100 days from InfoComm 2021 week — the first InfoComm since 2019 and the first time two InfoComm shows will be in the same town two times in a row in over 20 years. I don’t think we need to review how and why we came to where we are with this […]

  Extron announced the MGP 641, a multiwindow processor for scaling and presenting up to four 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) source signals on a single screen. Extron’s Vector 4K scaling engine ensures downscaled and upscaled content is presented with unequaled image quality. In addition to four HDMI inputs that support data rates up to 18 Gbps, the […]

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 […]

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, […]

Haivision Systems announced a definitive agreement to acquire CineMassive Displays; Haivision will combine low-latency live video with real-time secure data sources and communication elements to provide customers with a single-vendor solution for situational awareness. Based in Atlanta, CineMassive has 62 employees and had approximate revenues of US$20 million in 2020. It develops visual collaboration technology […]

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 […]

Sharp NEC Display Solutions announced the availability of its E Series to its dvLED portfolio. The E Series offers a wide array of available pixel pitches, from 1.2 millimeters to 1.8 millimeters. Sharp NEC says it’s ideal for indoor installations in corporate, education and house of worship environments for customers looking to upgrade current digital […]

Planar introduced the Planar CarbonLight VX Series, a line of LED display solutions aimed at virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) markets. Featuring a lightweight, patented carbon fiber construction, the Planar CarbonLight VX Series supports indoor fine pitch LED video walls, ceiling and flooring installations. The Planar CarbonLight VX Series will begin shipping in July. […]

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 […]

Listen Technologies Corporation is partnering with a number of ProAV integrators and representative firms to bring the Listen NAVILUTION product suite to tour and transportation companies. Listen NAVILUTION is a GPS-triggered commentary system that delivers prerecorded audio stories and information. As people return to travel for work and leisure, Listen NAVILUTION helps tour and transportation […]

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 […]

Cobalt Digital has added HDMI-to-SDI and SDI-to-HDMI converter cards to its openGear family of products. The new dual and quad-channel modules come with built-in per-channel frame synchronizers. The new 9926 series target any application requiring signal conversion from HDMI compliant devices, such as computer monitors or video projectors, to broadcast quality SDI formats. The 9927 conversely […]

Kopin Corporation just announced it has produced the world’s first ultra-high-brightness (> 35,000 nits), high-dynamic-range (HDR), green Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) microdisplay on silicon, designed for high-performance Augmented Reality (AR) applications. This superbright HDR 1”-diagonal SXGA (1280 x 1024 resolution) OLED microdisplay is currently in development, with performance data measured on initial engineering samples. […]

Roland announced the $149 GO:MIXER PRO-X, the latest member of the popular GO:MIXER family of audio mixers for smartphones and tablets. Ultra-compact and filled with audio connectivity, GO:MIXER products allow mobile content creators to capture multiple sound sources in high quality for music videos, livestreams, podcasts and more. Compared with the previous GO:MIXER PRO model, […]

Powersoft launched two additions to its touring amplifier platform, the T Series. The new T902 and T904 have been introduced to extend the applications of the T Series even further, allowing it to cover the requirements for any system deployment, including larger-scale live sound applications. The T902 is a two-channel amplifier specified to deliver 4000 […]

By James Kirby Futuresource Consulting The professional power amplifiers market, and professional audio in general, has been an area of long-term market growth. Despite the rise of powered speakers, the amplifiers market has continued to see regular replacements and new opportunities over recent years, driven by innovation and demand at a macro level. However, moving […]

Blonder Tongue Laboratories partnered with Innovative Systems to launch two new solutions for Blonder Tongue’s NXG IP Digital Video Signal Processing Platform. Designed for small and medium-sized business (SMB) properties, the NXG supports video service demarcation and turnaround services based on Innovative Systems’ InnoCryption encryption technology over IP Multicast streams, or with Widevine protected Unicast […]

Working As a Team It’s down to the wire. It’s going to take all hands on deck to save this install. We have to get it done — too much is on the line. Twelve hours of work today? Could be more. This one is going to take as long as it takes. Every integrator […]

Bristol’s VERO virtual production studio was the setting for a new promo film for BMW’s new all-electric iX3 Premier Edition recently — using its Desay 2.6-millimeter pixel-pitch LED screen technology for the road visuals. The VERO team was approached by BMW to create a studio space to house the iX3 Sports Activity Vehicle with an […]

KRK announced the expansion of its CLASSIC line of studio monitors with the addition of 7- and 8-inch models. KRK’s CLASSIC product range was designed using concepts from the brand’s previous ROKIT lines from KRK at a lower price point. KRK’s CLASSIC active two-way studio monitors include bi-amped Class A/B amplifiers with a built-in automatic limiter […]

Planar announced the launch of Planar Studios, an initiative designed to revolutionize the virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR) markets. Planar Studios combines the advanced technologies, industry partnerships and personnel that today’s customers require to create realistic on-screen content in the ever-expanding VP and XR industries. Through the Planar Studios initiative, Planar is empowering […]

Roland Professional A/V’s division announced the V-160HD Streaming Video Switcher, a multichannel HD video switcher with built-in streaming capabilities. Designed for hybrid production, the V-160HD allows users to connect with live audiences in Full HD with comprehensive HDMI and SDI I/O and simultaneously stream to any popular web platform via USB-C. The V-160HD also features […]

Powersoft announced two additions to its touring amplifier platform under the T Series. The T902 is a two-channel amplifier specified to deliver 4000W at 2 ohms, 3200W at 4 ohms or 1800W at 8 ohms. Its high rail voltage and peak current on the outputs make it ideal for driving large 4-ohm subwoofers (like dual […]

Sharp NEC Display Solutions today announced the availability of the PA804UL LCD laser projector. Aimed at corporate, higher education and rental/staging applications, the first of the PA Series projectors is 8,200 lumens, dubbed the PA804UL, and is native 4K 60P resolution. Its dual blue laser systems offer white balance over the life of the projector […]