Hello #AVtweeps, this week’s podcast is a support group for any of you who have ever had trouble understanding the difference between analog and digital signals. Or, alternatively, if you understand the difference by concept but not by much of anything else. Tom Kehr, systems designer and trainer at Almo Pro A/V, was kind and […]
It’s always a great idea to have conversations around Technology at a higher level with regards to the value it brings to a business. As such, it’s tempting to talk about Return on Investment (ROI), but is that always the best approach? Listen in to hear my thoughts. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]
Black Box announced that new products in the Black Box Secure KVM Switch line have officially been listed as under evaluation for the latest U.S. Government Approved Protection Profile — Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Device Version 4.0. Designed to address the more stringent requirements of the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) Protection Profile 4.0, […]
Some of my closest #AVtweeps know that back last summer, I volunteered to be one of the 43,448 people within the global trial to get injected with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (aka: BNT162b2 0.3 ml). Yes, I received the actual vaccine rather than the placebo (21,720 people in the study received BNT162b2 and 21,728 received […]
Arista Corporation, in conjunction with DMX Pro Sales, announced the availability of Arista’s E-Vocal Duo Audio-over-IP interfaces. The models (available on Amazon) include the ARS-0002-A00 Dante-to-analog audio interface and the ARS-0002-A01 interface, which facilitates lip-sync delay to enable sound and picture to be synchronized. Arista’s E-Vocal Duo ARS-0002-A00 converts a Dante stream into two channels […]
Visionary announced two new PacketAV DUET Wallplate Encoders, one featuring Bluetooth (DuetE-WP-BT) and the other featuring simplified HDMI only connectivity (DuetE-WP-H). The DuetE-WP-BT, the first of its kind, combines powerful 4K UHD video and Dante/AES67 audio embedding and de-embedding over a single gigabit ethernet (PoE) port, with built-in Bluetooth wireless audio connectivity. With Bluetooth 5.0 […]
In more than one editorial I’ve made the point that new business opportunities come from who you know. And that if you want more things to come your way you need to know more people. That’s why it’s important to network: to meet new people and find opportunities that you wouldn’t otherwise know about if […]
Electro-Voice is expanding its EVOLVE series with the launch of the EVOLVE 50M column loudspeaker system. The EVOLVE 50M features Electro-Voice’s new QuickSmart Link digital audio and control technology, an onboard mixer, DSP and effects — all combined within the EVOLVE 50 format. The EVOLVE 50M is designed specifically for AV rental companies or other […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By: David Naranjo ViewSonic We are, as an industry, how many years into innovating on direct-view LED now? For context, this technology is — for all the people out there reading this who geek out about display technology, like me — nothing less than beautiful. And, to be sure, it […]
“But they sent the wrong color. Did you know that this job has an open ceiling plan? We have to have gray or it will stand out.” The cable on-site was blue, and we needed 1,000 feet of gray right now or the schedule and budget would go off the rails. I called the cable […]
When Samsung has a touch LED install, they turn to a Texas-based startup called Ion Visual Solutions. Started by former AMX’er Chas Thornhill and former Reflect Project Manager Jay Seng, the two are the Ghostbusters of LED installs. When a wall isn’t flat but Samsung still needs a flat LED wall, who are they gonna call? Ion. When they […]
Pexip announced a partnership with Logitech to deliver a secure videoconferencing experience for meeting rooms. Pexip will natively integrate with Logitech’s new generation portfolio of videoconferencing solutions adding One-Touch Join. Thus, users can join Pexip Meetings from a Pexip Room, the Pexip app on a mobile device or laptop, or through any web browser that […]
Defining the word that has had so many meanings over the past one hundred years. By: Kate Couch Audio Visual Bend “Okay, Einstien.” “That was smart!” “Your baby is so smart.” These are all common sayings we’ve heard that center around the idea of smart or intelligence. But what is smart? As we progressed further […]
LG Business Solutions has introduced a new line of high-brightness outdoor LED Signage displays designed for arenas, stadiums, retail stores, restaurants, hospitals, schools, transit centers, hotels and more. Featuring standard pixel pitches ranging from 3.9 millimeters to 16 millimeters, the six models in the GSCA Versatile Series, GSCC Essential Series and GSCD Ultra Light Series […]
Denon introduced the Denon Home Sound Bar 550, a compact sound bar that adds TV audio to the Denon Home family of products. With the ability to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D surround sound from a six-driver array, the sound bar also has HEOS Built-in. Additionally, listeners who already invested in the HEOS ecosystem, […]
Patent-pending technology initially paired with Sony’s Crystal LED direct view display system at Netflix Los Angeles Campus Meyer Sound has introduced Ultra Reflex, a patent-pending solution for optimum reproduction of discrete screen channel audio on large-scale direct view (“emissive”) video displays. The complete system for each screen channel comprises a high frequency component reflecting off […]
The International African American Museum (IAAM) announced today that Sony Corporation of America will be making a $1.7 million product donation to the museum. The in-kind donation is made possible through the Sony Global Social Justice Fund, on behalf of Sony Corporation and its U.S. affiliates. Sony Electronics’ industry-leading technology will be used to create […]
Sony Electronics, a leader with a longstanding history in consumer and professional display technology, has unveiled the latest innovation in premium direct view LED – the modular Crystal LED C-series (ZRD-C12A/C15A) with high contrast and B-series (ZRD-B12A/B15A) with high brightness. Both new displays are available in two pixel pitch sizes (P1.26mm and P1.58mm) to suit […]
New Signage Features webOS Controller, Remote Monitoring, Failover Protection, Front or Rear Serviceability LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Jan. 14, 2020 — LG Business Solutions USA has introduced a new line of high-brightness outdoor LED Signage displays designed to capture the attention of passersby at various locations including arenas, stadiums, retail stores, restaurants, hospitals, schools, transit centers, hotels, […]
The New Denon Home Sound Bar 550 Features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and HEOS Built-in to Create a 3D Cinema Experience from a Compact Sound Bar Design CARLSBAD, Calif. (January 14, 2021)—Denon, Japan’s defining audio manufacturer, today introduced the Denon Home Sound Bar 550, a high-performance, compact sound bar that adds superior TV audio to the […]
Event series line arrays provide superior speech intelligibility and music reproduction attributes Mississauga, Ontario, Canada – January 2021… Established in 2000, House of Praise is one of the parishes of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, which is one of the fastest-growing churches in the world, with over 32,000 parishes in over 180 countries. Guided […]
Logitech just launched its next generation portfolio of appliance and PC-based solutions for UCC including the new Logitech Rally Bar, purpose-built for mid-sized rooms and the Logitech Rally Bar Mini for small rooms. Rounding out large meeting rooms, the new Logitech RoomMate is a computing appliance that allows customers to run videoconferencing services on Logitech […]
By Chris Pennell Futuresource Consulting As the number of electronic devices in use across North American schools continues to proliferate, K-12 curriculum leaders and IT decision makers are turning to administrative tools to manage data assets, track progress and provide support. A new end user study from Futuresource Consulting explores the impact of these tools, […]
New Professional Audio Company is the Latest Addition to Herman’s Product Offering MIAMI, FL., January 12, 2021 – Herman ProAV (HermanProAV.com) a leading provider of professional AV products, procurement services, and labor resources to systems integrators in the commercial AV industry, has entered a distribution partnership with LEA (leaprofessional.com) to distribute their complete line of […]
Cinegy GmbH opened its Istanbul office Cinegy AŞ at the beginning of 2020 with the aim to provide faster and higher quality services to business partners, system integrators and customers in the local market around the Cinegy workflow offerings. In spite of the Covid-19 pandemic that emerged shortly thereafter, Cinegy AŞ successfully grew and is […]
The BenQ LW720 and LW820ST Deliver Unparalleled Value, Color, and Brightness to Every Classroom COSTA MESA, Calif. — Jan. 13, 2021 — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Spring Independent School District (ISD) replaced its costly, failing lamp-based classroom projectors with BenQ’s LW Series LW720 and LW820ST […]
KD-X3x1WUTx joins the company’s powerful Presentation Solution lineup MOUNT VERNON, NY – January 12, 2021 – Key Digital, the leaders of digital video and control systems, announces that the new KD-X3x1WUTx4K 18G HDBaseT transmitter wall plate is now available to ship worldwide. Transmitting up to 328ft (100m), the KD-X3x1WUTx offers presentation switching with one HDMI, […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, January 11, 2021 — ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global provider of audio and visual communications solutions, today expanded the installation flexibility for its Beamforming Microphone Array Ceiling Tile Microphone with a new, optional VESA Mount Bracket. The VESA Mount Bracket is designed to allow pole mount or projector mount options for […]
Santa Margherita Ligure , Italy – January 2021. Martin Audio’s ever-popular CDD loudspeaker series, has found another high-profile home … this time on the Italian Riviera in Santa Margherita Ligure at the famous Il Covo Di Nord-Est nightclub. The venue features both indoor and outdoor spaces: the main bar is located in the former, while the dance floor […]
January 13th, 2021 London. Avolites announces the launch of its new flagship console Diamond 9 in two versions: D9-330 and D9-215. Both new visual canvas controllers deliver inspired creative control to production designers in lighting, broadcast and AV, allowing them to create, program and command their ultimate performances. The Diamond 9 consoles are the result […]
January 13, 2021. Looking back at 2020, this has been a year of many ups and downs, with companies undergoing radical transformations from facilitating physical events to adopting pioneering technologies used for remote productions, virtual set ups and generally tapping into the world of virtual production. For Spectre Studios, however, virtual production (VP) is not […]
Tascam announced the TM-70 Dynamic Microphone designed as a hybrid of super-cardioid and dynamic elements. According to the company, TM-70 is resistant to ambient noise and is ideally voiced to handle the nuances of the human voice — making this microphone a choice for live broadcasting, podcasting, film dialog and audio streaming. The Tascam TM-70 […]