Selling AV — Episode 134: How to Qualify Customers and Projects Part 2

Even if a customer meets your ideal profile, sometimes we need to qualify the project further to ensure we’re equally invested. Listen to this Selling AV episode to find out how. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Selling AV — Episode 134: How to Qualify Customers and Projects Part 2

Viking Electronics Releases 2023 Product Catalog

Viking Electronics has released its 2023 Product Catalog. According to the company, the catalog features many new innovations, as well as Viking’s core products — such as emergency phones, door entry systems, paging amplifiers, mass notification systems, hot line phones and more. The catalog is a comprehensive “go-to” resource — offering countless ideas and custom […]

Viking Electronics Releases 2023 Product Catalog

Just Add Power’s MaxColor 4K60 Series 2 Transmitters and Receivers Win Best of Show Honors at ISE 2023

Just Add Power, a leader in AV-over-IP distribution, today announced that the company’s MaxColor 4K60 Series 2 transmitters and receivers were recognized with Best of Show honors from Sound & Video Contractor (SVC) magazine at ISE 2023 in Barcelona. Winners were selected based on the merits of innovation and performance and the awards were presented […]

Just Add Power’s MaxColor 4K60 Series 2 Transmitters and Receivers Win Best of Show Honors at ISE 2023

CEDIA Announces Opening of 2023 CEDIA Smart Home Awards

CEDIA has announced the opening of the 2023 CEDIA Smart Home Awards (formerly, CEDIA Awards). The new title “aligns with CEDIA’s mission to increase awareness of CEDIA and the industry among consumers and allied trades.” Additional changes to the program include a new Health, Sustainability or Wellness Project category and redefined level definitions in the […]

CEDIA Announces Opening of 2023 CEDIA Smart Home Awards

Userful Corporation Introduces New Set of Capabilities for Its AV-over-IP Platform

Userful Corporation has introduced a new set of advanced operator workstation capabilities for its software-defined AV-over-IP platform. The features, called uConduct, are part of the next-generation Diamond Decisions operations center application — providing advanced situational awareness and critical decision-making, while empowering proactive communication and response times. The Userful Diamond Decisions application provides an intuitive interface […]

Userful Corporation Introduces New Set of Capabilities for Its AV-over-IP Platform

Bogen Communications Announces Nyquist Zone Paging Microphone Station

Bogen Communications announced the Nyquist Zone Paging Microphone Station (NQ-ZPMS), an intuitive combination of Voice-over-IP phone and paging microphone station for hands-free, simplified communications across multi-zone commercial applications. Bogen Communications’ NQ-ZPMS — the latest addition to the Nyquist platform — includes a vivid 10.1” color touchscreen control panel and a gooseneck microphone for hands-free paging […]

Bogen Communications Announces Nyquist Zone Paging Microphone Station

Draper Adds New Shade Products for Unusual Window Sizes

Draper announced a new square, triangle and overlap shade product for all sorts of unusual window sizes. The Gabled Bottom-Up FlexShade can be sill-mounted in the window. It can handle angles up to 45 degrees in either direction. The shade panel is kept under constant tension by thin cables that deploy from tensioned spring boxes […]

Draper Adds New Shade Products for Unusual Window Sizes

EAW Announces MKC Series 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeakers

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) announces its new MKC Series 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeakers. Available in four models — MKC50, MKC60, MKC80 and MKC120 — this new line delivers consistent tonality for a variety of applications, even at higher output levels. Combined with the companion UXA4401 and UXA4403 amps, as well as its versatile accessories, MKC acts […]

EAW Announces MKC Series 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeakers

Delta Demonstrates IoT-based Smart Green Solutions at AHR Expo 2023

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today demonstrated, at AHR Expo 2023, a seamlessly integrated ecosystem of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions capable of enhancing energy conservation, productivity, security and indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings and cities. Visitors will experience the new Red5 IoT building controllers leveraging environmental data from the […]

Delta Demonstrates IoT-based Smart Green Solutions at AHR Expo 2023

Nationwide Health Insurance Provider Standardizes Lightware’s Taurus UCX

Established in 1929, an American insurance provider was established to serve more than 114.5 million people with medical, pharmaceutical, dental, behavioral health, long-term care and disability plans through affiliated companies and subsidiaries. The company operates as 34 independent and locally-operated companies, which employ more than 1,200 professionals nationally. Nationwide, more than 1.7 million doctors and […]

Nationwide Health Insurance Provider Standardizes Lightware’s Taurus UCX

Broadpeak Showcases Innovative Solutions for 5G Streaming and MEC at Mobile World Congress 2023

At Mobile World Congress 2023, Broadpeak will highlight cutting-edge solutions for video delivery over mobile networks. Leveraging Broadpeak’s solutions, operators can control the ever-increasing network costs and traffic peak issues associated with OTT video delivery, improve their environmental impact, and maximize the value of mobile networks. “As video streaming continues to dominate mobile data traffic, […]

Broadpeak Showcases Innovative Solutions for 5G Streaming and MEC at Mobile World Congress 2023

tvONE’s CALICO PRO video processor wins ISE ‘Best of Show’

Barcelona, Spain – tvONE’s brand new CALICO PRO video processor has been awarded Best of Show after being enthusiastically received during its debut at ISE 2023 by judges, end users and distributors. As the leading video processing and AV signal distribution technology company, tvONE says it was thrilled to preview the CALICO PRO at the event. […]

tvONE’s CALICO PRO video processor wins ISE ‘Best of Show’

Boom Collaboration Toasts ISE Show Success

Boom Collaboration, the fast-growing video conferencing manufacturer, is hailing ISE 2023 as the perfect platform to accelerate the company further forward. Formed in 2020, Boom Collaboration has developed a growing global footprint, spanning hardware solutions for all types of meeting rooms. It is spearheaded by founders Fredrik Hörnkvist and Holli Hulett, with headquarters in Austin, […]

Boom Collaboration Toasts ISE Show Success

IHSE USA Helps Improve C2 Deployments With Latest Solutions at WEST 2023

CRANBURY, N.J. — Feb. 9, 2023 — IHSE USA today announced that it will bring a powerful lineup of products designed to support state-of-the-art security requirements for command and control (C2) operations to Booth 1648 during WEST 2023, Feb. 14-16 in San Diego. On display will be the Draco vario 487 Series of extenders, certified […]

IHSE USA Helps Improve C2 Deployments With Latest Solutions at WEST 2023

DMF Lighting Unveils New Dealer Loyalty Programs Prior to Lightapalooza 2023

CARSON, Calif. — Feb. 8, 2023 — DMF Lighting, the leader in modular downlighting in the custom integration channel, today announced its participation in the 2023 Lightapalooza event as the exclusive Diamond Sponsor, as it unveils the new DMF Lighting Dealer Loyalty Program for the custom integration channel. The new co-marketing dealer program is funded entirely […]

DMF Lighting Unveils New Dealer Loyalty Programs Prior to Lightapalooza 2023

PROLIGHTS Mosaico L illuminates winter holidays sustainably

In response to environmental and energy sustainability challenges, the city of Formia has turned to the power of Christmas architectural projections as the most effective way to illuminate its urban landscape the past holiday season. Six of the city’s most iconic landmarks and community gathering places have been dressed up with a stunning light show, […]

PROLIGHTS Mosaico L illuminates winter holidays sustainably

Vision2 Marketing Expands Territory and Adds Key Support Staff

West Hollywood, CA – February 13, 2023 – Vision2 Marketing West, a manufacturers’ rep for pro audio, video, lighting, and control, has announced their expanded partnership with HARMAN Professional to include Las Vegas and Hawaii along with Southern California. HARMAN Professional brands have a proven track record of quality and innovation and include AKG, BSS, […]

Vision2 Marketing Expands Territory and Adds Key Support Staff

Point Source Audio Introduces SERIES9: It’s Most Versatile Mic Collection with High Max SPL and High Sensitivity to Address a Range of Audio Setups

Petaluma, CA — Point Source Audio has unveiled its new SERIES9 subminiature microphone collection with a first-of-its-kind performance standard for professional users. Available in a variety of formats, the class-leading microphones deliver the unique combination of high max SPL with high sensitivity making them the most versatile on the market to easily handle the powerful vocals of a live […]

Point Source Audio Introduces SERIES9: It’s Most Versatile Mic Collection with High Max SPL and High Sensitivity to Address a Range of Audio Setups

SignStix partner with Vestel Visual Solutions and launch ‘all-in-one’ display-based digital signage solution

SignStix and Vestel Visual Solutions have officially launched an embedded signage solution based around the SOC P series display – completely removing the need for external hardware. The collaboration launches a new era in fully integrated digital signage solutions with reduced complexity, improved control, and reduced energy consumption. The new integrated solution made its global […]

SignStix partner with Vestel Visual Solutions and launch ‘all-in-one’ display-based digital signage solution

Hall Technologies Adds Gemini Switcher for Classrooms and Conference Rooms

Coppell, TX – February 13, 2023 – Hall Technologies, a global AV company specializing in end-to-end USB solutions and unified communications applications, has added a soft CODEC extender switcher to its’ line up called Gemini. Known for its duality, Gemini is both receiver and transmitter for simplified localized presentation support for both classrooms and meeting […]

Hall Technologies Adds Gemini Switcher for Classrooms and Conference Rooms

SDVoE Alliance Adds New Members and Professional Certifications to Close Record Year

MONTREAL (February 9, 2023) – The SDVoE Alliance, a nonprofit consortium of technology providers collaborating to standardize the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, announces growth in members and SDVoE Academy Certifications to tally a record-breaking year. In 2022, the SDVoE Alliance welcomed 18 new members, including Datapath, QSC, Yamaha Corporation […]

SDVoE Alliance Adds New Members and Professional Certifications to Close Record Year

Global Production Services first Indian rental company to invest in WPC line array

Mumbai, India – February 2023. One of India’s fastest growing live event service providers, Global Production Services (GPS), has added a Martin Audio WPC line array to its inventory. In so doing it has become the first company in India to invest in the company’s market-leading Wavefront Precision Compact line array, with its scalable resolution. The […]

Global Production Services first Indian rental company to invest in WPC line array

Key Digital shares AV solutions at ISE 2023

MOUNT VERNON, NY, February 9, 2023 – Key Digital, an award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge digitalvideo processing and video signal distribution solutions, traveled to Barcelona at the end of January to demonstrate its comprehensive range of solutions for unified communications and collaboration, AV over IP, digital video processing and switching, connectivity and control at […]

Key Digital shares AV solutions at ISE 2023

Multiple Generations of TASCAM Gear Bring the Music to Life for Colemine Records’ Terry Cole

Loveland, OH – February 2023… With a passion for everything related to records, Terry Cole not only operates a recording studio; he also operates a record store. As the owner/operator of Colemine Records, music production takes a front and center position. When he is not in the studio, chances are he can be found at […]

Multiple Generations of TASCAM Gear  Bring the Music to Life for Colemine Records’ Terry Cole

Snap One Teams Up with PSNI Global Alliance, Offering Additional Benefits and Support to Partners

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, February 9, 2023 – Snap One today announced its partnering with PSNI Global Alliance as a Global Preferred Vendor Partner. This partnership includes six top brands by Snap One: Araknis, Binary, Episode, Luma, Strong, and WattBox. As a result, the 100+ Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) in the Alliance will have immediate access to the increased technology […]

Snap One Teams Up with PSNI Global Alliance, Offering Additional Benefits and Support to Partners

Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of rAVe’s Best of ISE Awards

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a show like this. I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more […]

Congratulations to the 2023 Winners of rAVe’s Best of ISE Awards

LG Business Solutions Adds Three New Projectors for Multiple Verticals

LG Business Solutions today announced the introduction of three new projectors aimed at schools, corporate offices, government facilities, business travelers, field sales personnel and more. These new models are up to 7000 lumens, too. The new LG ProBeam BU70QGA is the first 4K UHD projector to feature LG’s webOS Smart Signage 6.0 Platform, a platform […]

LG Business Solutions Adds Three New Projectors for Multiple Verticals

Canon Europe Partners With The Future Laboratory, Publishes Future of Filmmaking Report

Canon Europe has partnered with The Future Laboratory on an in-depth Future of Filmmaking report. Reflecting on an unprecedented period of turmoil, flux and uncertainty in the filmmaking industry — and as it sits at a crossroads of change, emerging from a period of stasis and survival — Canon’s report looks ahead to what the […]

Canon Europe Partners With The Future Laboratory, Publishes Future of Filmmaking Report

BrightSign Adds Misty Chalk as Vice President of Sales, Americas

BrightSign announced Misty Chalk’s appointment to the role of vice president of sales, Americas. Chalk joined BrightSign in 2018 to manage federal government sales for the mid-Atlantic region, and most recently served as Director of U.S. Sales & Federal before stepping into her current role in January of this year. “Misty’s enthusiasm and tenacity have […]

BrightSign Adds Misty Chalk as Vice President of Sales, Americas

Vivitek Adds DU775Z-UST Ultra-Short-Throw Laser Projector

Vivitek has introduced the DU775Z-UST, an advanced Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector with 4K-UHD and a new Tele-centric lens system to achieve a very low defocus range and flare value at large image sizes, while the Concave Reflect Mirror reduces any image distortion. It offers native WUXGA resolution and a high brightness of 5,000 lumens […]

Vivitek Adds DU775Z-UST Ultra-Short-Throw Laser Projector

Jetbuilt Announces New Software Enhancements, Partnerships and Team Updates

Jetbuilt announced a strengthened global footprint through new software enhancements, strategic developer partnerships and a worldwide team. In 2015, Jetbuilt was established to “accelerate projects and simplify collaboration for AV professionals.” Jetbuilt recognized the overwhelming demand for an intuitive, global cloud-based solution. As a result, in 2016, Jetbuilt introduced core international functionality. “As a commercial […]

Jetbuilt Announces New Software Enhancements, Partnerships and Team Updates

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1204: Here’s the First Video Interview, Ever, With the First IPMX-Based AV-over-IP Company: PlexusAV

At this year’s ISE show in Barcelona, PlexusAV made its debut into the AV-over-IP market. PlexusAV is the first IPMX-based AV-over-IP company that only does IP-based video distribution. And, although it is new, it comes from a 70+ year-old broadcast company … watch this interview with PlexusAV’s Steven Cogels; he explains how PlexusAV is different […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1204: Here’s the First Video Interview, Ever, With the First IPMX-Based AV-over-IP Company: PlexusAV