Vivitek just debuted the Novo DS110/DS310 digital signage player that can connect via HDMI to any display in portrait and landscape in 4K@60Hz and dual 4K@30Hz Video decoding. Designed to be easy to deploy — due to the integrated WiFi & Ethernet connection – the series offers interactive signage for a better engagement/two-way interaction with […]

Studio Technologies announced the release of its new Model 214A, 215A, and 216A Announcer’s Consoles. The three units are designed to serve as the audio control center for announcers, commentators and production personnel. The Model 214A, 215A, and 216A incorporate upgraded capability and performance while maintaining compatibility with the well-regarded Model 214, 215 and 216 […]

Screen Innovations announced its CarbonBlack screen material for large venue projection is available. CarbonBlack screen fabric used in our Hybrid Pro Screens is a large-format imaging solution that delivers the superior contrast, color accuracy, and sharpness of LED displays with the imaging flexibility (ultra-short-throw, standard-throw, edge blending) of projection screens and installation versatility of motorized […]

On the latest “Steph Takeover” episode of Rants & rAVes, I speak with Bryan Meszaros of OpenEye Global to talk about the Digital Signage Federation (DSF). DSF’s goal is to educate its members and other stakeholders about digital signage trends, important markets and more through education, networking and advocacy. If you’re someone in AV who […]

On the latest “Steph Takeover” episode of Rants & rAVes, I speak with Gina Sansivero of AtlasIED about an organization she helped found called Women of AV/IT (WAVIT). The organization aims to create a network of support for women in (or looking to enter) the AV and IT industries. As president, Gina helps with all […]

22Miles released its Microsoft Teams app and Outlook plug-in. The latest expansion of employee engagement offerings from 22Miles, the new app and plug-in will enhance workplace productivity and efficiency for 22Miles customers using Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Exchange. The 22Miles Teams app and Outlook plug-in expand the footprint of the company’s Microsoft integration stack, complementing […]

ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced this year’s dynamic trio of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at ISC West 2024. Industry professionals will be able to attend keynote presentations at the Main Stage, located in the Venetian ballrooms. The SIA Women in Security Forum Keynote will […]

There’s a self-help aphorism I keep coming back to that goes, “The universe will keep sending you the same lesson until you finally learn it.” Human nature is what it is; sometimes, even when you think you’ve learned a lesson, you may need to relearn it again. One of the things I’ve learned over time […]

AJA Video Systems announced that media and entertainment (M&E) industry veteran John Miller has joined its team as vice president of global sales. In the role, Miller will guide international sales teams across the AJA product lines, leveraging three decades of experience growing revenue for software as a service, media asset management, and integrated hardware […]

The Chapel Hill Public Library in North Carolina is more than just a book repository, it is a hub of activity for the town’s residents and the surrounding communities. The 80,000-square-foot facility includes four meeting rooms that are available for public use. The upgraded AV systems include a variety of improvements such as larger displays […]

  On today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I go over a few of our favorite videos from the ISE show floor (almost done uploading all our product videos, we swear!). We also talk about a few of the product announcements during last week and what you can expect from our upcoming rePLAY ISE […]

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced an enhanced partnership with Crestron Electronics Inc., a global leader in workplace collaboration technology, to elevate integration convenience across device management. Following the certification of ViewSonics ViewBoard IFP62 series of interactive displays and CDE30 series of presentation displays on the Crestron Connected technology platform, […]

With the opening of the Ho Guom Opera in Hanoi, Vietnam has vaulted to the front rank of Asian countries offering the most advanced technical facilities for hosting the performing arts. The stunning new venue was presented to the public in a soft opening in July and has since earned international accolades for its visionary […]

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to announce the launch of its debut range of ‘All In One’ direct view LED displays, with four new “industry advancing” Philips Unite LED All In One Series’ offering 4K and 8K larger than life viewing for a range of environments. […]

Electro-Voice is starting 2024 stronger than ever with a major milestone – the one-millionth ZLX portable loudspeaker recently rolled off the production line, solidifying the series’ status as the most successful in Electro-Voice’s almost 100-year history! Designed to deliver professional audio performance at an accessible price point, ZLX launched at the NAMM Show back in […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Company launched the CSW-302PSMC Pro AV/IT Integrator Series 3×2 USB-C + HDMI 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 Matrix Switcher with USB 3.0 Hub, IP & RS232 Control and 60W PD. The CSW-302PSMC is a flexible 3×2 matrix switcher that they company says offers the two most used video input interfaces, HDMI and USB-C, along with […]

AVer Information announced the VB350, a dual-lens enterprise-grade video bar, has been certified for Microsoft Teams. AVer’s VB350 integrates dual 4K lenses, delivering an expansive 113-degree field of view and versatile 18X optical zoom capability to capture vivid, detailed images across wide and deep perspectives. With its cutting-edge lens-shifting technology, the VB350 aptly captures all […]

Marshall Electronics announced that its CV730 30x UHD60 NDI PTZ camera is compatible with the Quicklink Remote Studio and ST250 multi-camera remote studio solution, allowing for “complete remote control of the camera and other elements of a studio from a single, easy and intuitive web-based user interface.” Quicklink Remote Studio controls camera pan/tilt/zoom/pedestals with automatic […]

Vestel Visual Solutions partnered with TrilbyTV, an education content platform, in a collaboration aimed at the interactive learning market in K-12 and higher ed. Vestel has a new Android 13 System-on-Chip (SoC) embedded Interactive Display screen lineup designed for the needs of educational institutions and now it can host TrilbyTV’s CMS platform, enabling both local […]

The new Neutrik etherCON TOP cable connectors are outdoor-rated RJ45 carriers for 1 Gbit/s / 100W PoE Ethernet and network connections. The D-shape panel mount connectors are designed to “withstand the harshest environment and offer a unique teardrop design.” These cable connectors are robust, RoHS / REACH compliant, flame retardant, UV and corrosion resistant and […]

At ISC West 2024 on booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd.  (Formerly Panasonic Security), a global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase its newly released X Series camera line for the first time. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series line enables users or integrators to teach the camera about specific objects they […]

Oliver Marketing is now the manufacturer’s representatives for Colorbeam Lighting. Oliver Marketing has a history representing other brands in the lighting control industry, including Vantage, Elemental and Black Nova. With the addition of Colorbeam, the company says it is further strengthening its position as a go-to resource for cutting-edge lighting solutions. “We are excited to […]

Draper At Home hired a new residential regional sales manager, Ken Goodrich. Ken will be responsible for the northeastern United States and comes to Draper with 23 years of residential shade experience, including nine years at Prestige Window Fashions and 14 years at Worldwide Window Fashions. “We are thrilled to have Ken aboard the Residential […]

Bose Professional announced its collaboration with integrator First Impression Audiovisual to create an “unforgettable sound experience” for luxury retail brand, Ritual Cosmetics, at its House of Rituals flagship store located on Kalverstraat in Amsterdam. The four-story lifestyle and shopping destination spans more than 1,900 square meters and is significantly larger than any other 1,150 Rituals […]

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform, has unveiled a new plan, “Spark.” Lumio says the Spark plan offers new, additional capabilities and features designed to support schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and other organizations with “enhanced instructional consistency and more flexible lesson creation and delivery.” New features include an Organization Library, Shared Libraries, Co-Editing and […]

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Jan. 8, 2023 — Chief today announced that its TiLED Video Wall Mounting System played a pivotal role in the successful deployment of Nanolumens’ Engage dvLED display at the new AVI-SPL Dallas showroom. Nanolumens® recommended the TiLED video wall mounting system when the showroom wall could not securely support the dvLED display […]

EDC Acoustics announced Rapid, a room tuning program designed exclusively with EDC Acoustics products. The company says Rapid provides for augmented reality loudspeaker configuration and setup through visual confirmation of defined audience coverage areas and real-time acoustical analysis and loudspeaker optimization. Instead of using augmented reality, EDC Acoustics says the new Rapid app utilizes preset […]

Three-time Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, refreshed their venue’s presentation technology at the start of the 2023 season, purchasing more than 600 of Sony’s professional BRAVIA BZ35J and BZ40H displays and expanding their partnership with the company. With options ranging in size from 43-inches to 75-inches, Sony says the Chiefs are now able […]

As a techy person, I have always been intrigued by the Consumer Electronics Show. It has always been a mix of amazing new technology and useless new technology. I am surprised, though, that the show does not get much coverage in our industry, particularly in the education sector. I think there are a couple of […]

By Sophie Gustafson Exertis Almo Over the past few years, interest in commissioning services has transitioned from desire to demand. As the final step in the system integration process, commissioning services serve as the last piece of effort before the project goes into live production — and therefore, the end user’s ownership. These finishing touches […]

AVer Information now offers cameras compatible with Vivitek’s NovoConnect ecosystem for an interactive wireless collaboration experience. NovoConnect allows users to integrate wireless sharing into any display in any type of room. It was created to allow large format display devices to have wireless collaboration and digital signage capabilities through any NovoConnect product. NovoDisplay and NovoTouch […]

ANAHEIM, California – NAMM Show stand 17901, LVCC North Hall, Level 2 – January 25, 2024 – Continually striving to make good things even better, DiGiCo proudly announces that it will soon be offering second-generation software updates for its popular Quantum338, Quantum338T, and Quantum225 mixing consoles. Available in April for a nominal fee, the Mk 2 software […]