MANCHESTER, NH, JUNE 28, 2023 – As a specialist in providing creative and production services for live broadcasts and special events, the New England-based firm The 2twelve Consulting Group takes pride in helping clients realize their vision, approaching every project with a fresh eye, meticulous detail, and a passion for perfection. As a 20+ year […]

LAWRENCE, Kan. – June 29, 2023 – Cobalt Iron Inc., a leading provider of SaaS-based enterprise data protection, today announced that it has received a patent on its proactive technology for automated remediation of cyber and storage events. U.S. Patent 11636207, issued on April 25, describes new techniques that will be implemented in Cobalt Iron Compass, […]

A new reinforcement system, based around Meyer Sound PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeakers, has landed for a summer residence at the Cadence Bank Amphitheater in North Atlanta’s Chastain Park. The summer concert series is promoted by Live Nation, and Music Matters Productions was again selected to be the audio supplier for the season. “We […]

PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced the installation of 286x Chromecast built-in, Netflix-ready, Philips MediaSuite TVs inside the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället – one of Sweden’s most popular and picturesque ski resort hotels – providing guests with complete and unrivalled control of their in-room digital entertainment experience. Located in the village of Salen, and surrounded by stunning snow-capped […]

HOLOPLOT just launched the X2, designed as sound reinforcement for speech-based and multicontent applications. Wrapped in a more compact hardware design, HOLOPLOT’s X2 embraces the same core technologies of 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis as the X1, making it more accessible for integration projects across a variety of sectors. The X2 is optimized for […]

I’m a huge fan of authors who write about behavioral economics and human behavior. My shelves are full of books by Geoff Colvin, Dan Ariely, Daniel Kahneman, Chip and Dan Heath, Barry Schwartz, Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt, and Malcolm Gladwell. The latest book I read by Gladwell was “The Bomber Mafia,” Gladwell’s effort […]

By Sean Bradley and Freddie Mossop Futuresource Consulting The flat panel and front projection markets continue to battle a string of challenges, as Q1 of 2023 saw substantial declines in volume and value across both markets. The worldwide flat panel market volume saw losses at -8% YoY, with value dipping by -19%. For front projection, […]

RTI and Black Nova announced that Black Nova smart design keypads now integrate with the RTI control platform. The integration enables Black Nova ALBA, ARIA, Black Jack and AXES series keypads to be configured to control and monitor any device connected to an RTI processor. The new Black Nova driver works with all possible button […]

Christie’s 1-chip DLP-based Inspire Series projectors was selected by visitor attractions in China’s southern Guangdong province as their preferred projection system, captivating audiences. Over 80 projectors, including the Christie DWU760-iS, DWU860-iS, and DWU960-iS models, have been fitted in the China Qiaodu Museum of Overseas Chinese and Jiangmen Local Chronicles Hall in Jiangmen City, as well […]

According to Zoom, the average size of a Zoom Room suits 4.2 people. We’re not sure what the 0.2 person is like or if they are a remote user or a data point, but one thing we are sure of is that a 27-person Zoom Room is highly unusual. So, how does it work and […]

NSCA announced the election of new NSCA leadership as part of its executive committee, including a new president, as well as many other NSCA leadership changes and the addition of a new officer to its board of directors for 2023-2024. Dan Schmidtendorff, president and CEO at Communication Company and current NSCA vice president, assumes the […]

Boom Collaboration just launched a new video bar, Boom AURA includes AI to assist in remote meetings. The Boom AURA offers a 4K resolution camera with 10x digital zoom and a 120-degree field of view. AI functions include responsive facial detection and sound source localization providing intelligent auto-framing and voice-tracking. Other features include six array […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s temperature check survey!  Did you know July 16 is Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day? Each year, thousands of professionals use this day to celebrate the positive achievements of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for humanity while also shining a spotlight on AI ethics. In short, […]

Welcome to our recap of the second day of rePLAY InfoComm 2023! rAVe [PUBS] Managing Editor Steph Beckett and LAVNCH [CODE] Editor-in-Chief Megan A. Dutta are back to talk all things about the trade show. Puppies! Day Two kicked off with Megan speaking to Kathy Burns, the operations director at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. […]

Berkeley Preparatory School, a highly ranked Pre-K to Grade 12 day school in Tampa, has a jam-packed schedule of activities for its 1,400+ students, as well as its faculty and staff, from theater productions to chapel services, daily staff meetings in the auditorium and more, all of which require wireless audio solutions. The state-of-the-art school […]

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Europe & North America and Appspace recently announced that they will collaborate to help workplace experiences. Customers, staff and visitors can interact with information in their respective workplace environments through collaboration. The workplace management software from Appspace is certified for NEC displays with the integrated modular MPi4 Mediaplayer or Intel SDM […]

PPDS (aka Philips digital signage) has announced the appointment of Tye Dato to drive the company’s new strategy to drive sales of its TAA-compliant solutions to the US Government and military. Accepting the role as “Director of Federal Government Sales, LCD Displays” — a first of its kind for PPDS — Tye has almost 25 […]

Within striking distance of Tower Bridge, Tateside is a London-based integrator providing audio visual and IT services for commercial applications. Specialising in corporate spaces, hotels, bars, restaurants, retail stores, private members’ clubs, spas, educational spaces, events venues and homes, Tateside has built a strong global reputation through its technology-agnostic approach. Collectively, Tateside is at the […]

What do psych soul outfit Black Pumas and rapper-turned-gamer Logic have in common? They both rely on the Shure SM7B to connect to their fans when it counts most. First released in 1973, the SM7 was built to be the best professional broadcasting and voiceover microphone possible. Evolving into the SM7B, the dynamic microphone has […]

Bowers & Wilkins only uses the Signature name sparingly, reserving it for the “rare and radically upgraded versions of its conventional loudspeakers and technologies.” The company says that since the brand was founded in 1966, only seven series of loudspeakers have carried the prestigious Signature mark — a reflection of its prestige and exclusivity. The […]

Legrand‘s lighting control brand Vantage has strengthened its lighting fixture alliance with new member Specialty Lighting. The strategic partnership pairs Vantage’s customizable lighting controls with Specialty Lighting’s high-end architectural lighting solutions, including standard and custom downlights, accent lights, linear lights and picture lighting. Together, they provide a complete and aesthetically pleasing lighting design and user […]

INFiLED just opened an office in Dubai, marking another milestone in INFiLED’s development in the Middle East. The new office, located in Dubai Film City, covers an area of 285 square meters, three times larger than the previous office, and is equipped with a product experience center and a maintenance center. The experience center is […]

By Russell Poole SMPTE SMPTE’s Rapid Industry Solutions (RiS) initiative turns two years old this week. RiS has helped the film industry come together to create the on-set virtual production (OSVP) field; transforming the way studios make films, and this is only the beginning. RiS was created in 2021 to find solutions pertaining to the […]

Bogen Communications just announced three new products: the Nyquist NQ-EDP01 VoIP Entry Door Phone, CSD2X2U-V2 Speaker and Nyquist NQ-S1810WT-G3 VoIP Wall Baffle Speaker with Talkback. These latest appliances enhance and expand functionality for Nyquist E7000 and Nyquist C4000 systems (Bogen Communications’ IP-based paging and intercom solutions). The Nyquist NQ-EDP01 VoIP Entry Door Phone introduces new […]

Panasonic Connect’s director of ProAV Solutions & connected ecosystems, Petro Shimonishi, joins me on my latest episode of Rants & rAVes to take an in-depth look at its new UCC ecosystem, including mic arrays, auto- and AI-tracking PTZ cameras, DSPs, wireless presenting, facial recognition and new displays designed for UCC applications. In fact, the company […]

Recording Engineer, Producer, Musician and Mixing Engineer Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough is no stranger to the production of gospel music, having worked alongside worship artists such as Kirk Franklin, Dorinda Clark-Cole and Byron Cage. His most recent project involved American gospel musician Todd Dulaney’s newest album, “The Journey Continues,” which was recorded live at Calvary Church […]

Newport Beach, Calif. (June 27, 2023) — Within striking distance of Tower Bridge, Tateside is a London-based integrator providing audiovisual and IT services for commercial applications. Specializing in corporate spaces, hotels, bars, restaurants, retail stores, private members’ clubs, spas, educational spaces, events venues, and homes, Tateside has built a strong global reputation through its technology-agnostic […]

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – June 2023… Since 2006, beatmaker/producer, Kimchi Kriminal (AKA Menco Jungerius) has been active in Hip-hop production and beat creation for a wide range of musical activities, including theatrical production, various beat tapes, mixtapes, and more. Like many others working in Hip-hop production, Kimchi Kriminal has turntables, a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), […]

June 22, 2023 – Carlsbad, CA – Red Dot Digital Media, a leading specialty integrator in the digital signage space, recently designed and deployed an interactive koi pond as part of a larger office remodel project for a major banking institution headquartered in Los Angeles. The project, located in the 2Cal building at California Plaza […]

Horsham, UK – June 2023 – Known for its media control solutions, HIVE is a leading name in the media server market. The company is announcing the relaunch of its brand with a new look, a new website, and the appointment of several new staff members. The relaunch comes at a significant time, as HIVE […]

Neutrik Americas, the leading supplier of robust and reliable professional AVL connectivity solutions, is pleased to announce it has presented Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor, with the Neutrik Americas 2022 Distributor Top Revenue Award. In presenting the award, Neutrik praised Mouser’s exemplary performance in overall sales and revenue growth, […]

This is the second and final part of a series. For the first part, click here. Third Phase of a Mature AV Estate — Evolving the Stack While our users will be pretty happy at this point, trouble is undoubtedly brewing. They are out there finding new software and functionality that they want to make […]