WorxAudio Technologies, a division of PreSonus Audio Electronics, just launched the PDA-1000R power amplifier with an integrated DSP and Dante audio networking technology. The new PDA-1000R provides PreSonus’ Active Integration technology to create networkable Dante-enabled loudspeaker systems with a DSP that can be controlled by a computer running WorxControl (a loudspeaker management and remote control/monitoring […]

Altinex just launched the Anywire TP315-101 and TP315-102 Transmitter / Receiver System designed for sending 1080p/60 Hz HDMI signal over any type of copper wire, including speaker wire, low voltage wires, any type of CAT wires, coaxial wires and more. Anywire facilitates the transmission of live video and computer video signals with synchronized audio over […]

So a number of the news blurbs I came across related to this year’s Earth Day surrounded the growing scourge of e-waste. A main example was cell phones and how often people are changing out their devices to get the newest features or because of the inefficiencies of their older device. A typical cell phone […]

Canon has introduced the LX-MU800Z, the company’s first single-chip DLP Projector with a Laser-Phosphor light source spec’d at 20,000 hours of operation to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO). Additional key features on the LX-MU800Z projector include native WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, a spec of up-to-8000 lumens, a dynamic contrast ratio up to 10,500:1, and […]

Extron is shipping the CCI Pro 700, the industry’s first control system user interface optimized for conferencing, collaboration and AV control. The CCI Pro 700 is designed to support the functions needed in a conferencing environment, while providing an intuitive room control user interface that includes a 3.5” color display, a numeric keypad and backlit […]

Canon introduced the REALiS WUX450ST Pro AV LCoS Projector. The newest short throw projector in Canon’s non-interchangeable lens product line, the REALiS WUX450ST has a native WUXGA resolution (1920×1200), is spec’d at 4500 lumens of brightness and uses Canon’s LCoS technology with AISYS-enhancement  — all in a compact size (only 13.9 pounds). The REALiS WUX450ST […]

Christie is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Environmental Management System (EMS). The system, based on ISO 14001, focuses on building and continually improving Christie’s environmental performance. The EMS encompasses numerous environmental programs including waste reduction, recycling, water and electricity reduction, facility and operational improvements, with a significant net CO2 reduction. Chairman, president and CEO […]

Extron just upgraded the LinkLicense SMP 351 with a Dual Recording Upgrade that enables enhanced recording, streaming and audio DSP capabilities for the SMP 351 H.264 Streaming Media Processor. With this new upgrade, the SMP 351 can record two sources at the same time, at resolutions up to 1080p/30 and bit-rates up to 10 Mbps. […]

Peerless-AV has announced its SmartMount line of mobile carts and flat, tilt and articulating wall mounts for the Microsoft Surface Hub. For mobile solutions in corporate applications, hospitality events, and education settings, Peerless-AV’s stylish SmartMount Flat Panel Cart (SR598-HUB) was designed to securely mount the 55″ and 84″ versions of the Microsoft Surface Hub at […]

The Kramer DIP-30 is a 4K UHD automatic switcher for HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, data and unbalanced audio signals. It supports resolutions up to 4K@60 UHD (4:2:0) and various modes of input selection and transmits the signal via HDMI cable to a compatible receiver (for example the VS-62H or when connecting directly to a display/projector). The […]

Extron has announced they are shipping the DTP CrossPoint 84 4K and DTP CrossPoint 82 4K (4:4:4 @ 60Hz) presentation matrix switchers featuring an 8×4 or 8×2 I/O configuration. The DTP CrossPoint 4K Series provides 10×8, 8×6, 8×4, and 8×2 I/O sizes to suit a wide range of applications and delivers all of the technologically […]

Extron is introducing the TLP Pro 1720MG and TLP Pro 1720TG, 17ʺ wall mount and tabletop TouchLink Pro touchpanels with capacitive, edge-to-edge glass touchscreens. These 1920×1080 capacitive touchscreens provide a vibrant image and a more responsive control surface. As with all TouchLink Pro models, these new, customizable touchpanels feature faster processing and more memory. Both […]

Mitel and Polycom announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement as talks had recently reached final stages after months of discussions. This has created what has been termed by both a new company with shared vision for seamless communications and collaboration – and according to a statement in a Polycom […]

If you’re using Crestron’s new Fusion Cloud Platform, or the on-premise version of this enterprise management platform, then you can use the company’s new PinPoint App — a personal, mobile scheduling app that lets employees take control of every aspect of their meetings, including scheduling, setup, execution and completion. Crestron says the app acts like […]

iMAGsystems just released a video over IP 4K encoder/decoder series called Lightning that’s based on the AptoVision chip-set. Claiming it to be an uncompressed, zero frame latency 4K Video over IP system using off the shelf Cat6A networking switches, Lightning delivers HDMI video up to 4k resolution (Buyer Beware: there is no chroma sampling rate […]

Extron has launched the DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A and DSC HD-HD 4K Plus A xi, in what the company is calling the AV industry’s first scalers that can process 4K/60 video signals at 4:4:4. HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs support data rates up to 18 Gbps. The scalers incorporate the Extron […]

Middle Atlantic Products today announced expanded capabilities for its premier security enclosure line, the SNE Series. The new End Cable Chase is a full-height, slim enclosure option that optimizes the space at the end of an enclosure bay by allowing additional devices to be mounted, including those that would otherwise reside on the wall. This […]

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend a demo of the new Microflex Advanced microphones from Shure. These are digital beam-steering microphone arrays designed for tabletop (the MXA310) and ceiling (MXA920) placement. They are high-end, solidly built products which fit very well into some design philosophies and perhaps not as well with others. Both are […]

Optoma has introduced an ultra-portable ML750ST short throw WXGA (1280×800) one-chip DLP projector with LED lighting — aiming it for both home and commercial use — but it’s limited to 700 lumens. It’s priced at $550. Weighing in at under one pound, the ML750ST offers all of the same features as its miniscule ML750 predecessor […]

Extron just launched the PowerCage 401 modular power enclosure and the PowerCage 401 FOX DT HD dual-transmitter and PowerCage 401 FOX DR HD dual-receiver modules, which provide long haul transmission of HDMI, stereo audio and RS‑232 control signals over fiber optic cabling. The PowerCage 401 enclosure features a space-saving 1U rack-mountable design that is hot-swappable […]

Sennheiser is introducing an app for remotely controlling its evolution wireless D1 radio microphone systems. The WSR app converts iPad and iPhone into a handy remote control for digital D1 systems, assisting in the configuration, management and monitoring of radio links. The app is available from the Apple app store now. The WSR App automatically […]

“Include Kodak in this room.” That’s the line in the client’s system review memo which confused me, and one with which I eventually opened an internal training seminar at SMW. What were they talking about? And what was the bigger message? Read on! The memo in question came in a fairly late design phase of […]

Chief is now shipping a custom heavy duty flat panel mount designed for the Microsoft 84” Surface Hub on walls. Chief already manufactures several mounts that can accommodate the 55” Surface Hub. The PSMH2079 is a wall display mount option designed to quickly install the 84” Surface Hub. Key features include: +1.6° plum adjustment 3” […]

Christie has announced new 1DLP lineup GS Series of laser-phosphor projectors, including two HD models with BoldColor Technology. The line is aimed at corporate meeting rooms, trade shows, entertainment venues and rental staging. More advanced than previous GS models, the four professional-grade models use a grid-based warping and blending processor and also have an option […]

Proxima Displays has announced the release of the C436W WXGA projector. The C436W is their first small and portable model and features a brightness spec of 3,600 lumens and WXGA 1280×800 resolution with LCD display technology. Inputs include two VGA, two HDMI, USB and RJ45 inputs and it lists for $899. Featuring a 10,000-hour lamp […]

Crestron said its expanding expanding its line of DigitalMedia 3-Series Presentation Systems (DMPS3) with two new models designed specifically for single-display applications. The three DMSP3-4K models feature a built-in Crestron 3-Series Control System, analog and digital AV switching, 4K scaler and direct LAN connectivity with Crestron Fusion software for network management. All three models feature […]

Matrox Graphics today announced that it is expanding the Matrox Maevex product line of encoders and decoders with a new range of products designed for multiple real-time encoding, streaming, transcoding and recording. The Maevex 2 product line will feature a variety of form factors, including PCI Express cards, stand-alone appliances and OEM versions of the […]

Christie Brio is now compatible with Apple iOS9 and OS X El Capitan offering AirPlay Mirroring. Christie Brio enables wireless sharing of devices in meeting rooms and classrooms. Christie Brio family includes: Christie Brio Enterprise: Integrates into a local area network for access to Internet and network services so you can collaborate securely and share […]

Nureva has announced a new release of its software for the Nureva Span system. Span 1.2 software, which customers receive automatically through the cloud, further enables collaborative activities in several key ways. The addition of familiar business-analysis templates makes it even easier for teams to leverage the Span system as part of their established processes. […]

Altinex just launched the UT260-052 Under Table 5×2 HDMI Switcher. The UT260-052 is a five input, two output switcher and is designed to be used with Altinex ShareTime controllers that enable shared control of multiple inputs on a single monitor. It uses all HDMI inputs and outputs. The UT260-052 switcher has five HDMI video inputs […]

The Kramer VS-62HA is a 4K@60 UHD (4:2:0) matrix switcher for HDMI (3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, ARC, HEAC pass-through, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD and 7.1 multi-channel audio) and analog audio signals that includes auto-switching and control. The VS-62HA reclocks and equalizes the signals and can route any input to either or […]

Extron just launched new versions of the DTP T USW 233 and DTP T USW 333 three-input switchers now featuring analog stereo audio embedding and compatibility with HDBaseT-enabled devices. The DTP T USW switchers send HDMI or analog video, audio and control up to 230 feet (70 meters) or 330 feet (100 meters) over a […]