At ISE, AMX launched something similar to what Crestron launched yesterday — the N2400 Series video encoders and decoders, which send 4K video Gigabit Ethernet networks. Spec’d with support for 4K video at 60Hz and 4:4:4 (8-bit color) the N2400 uses JPEG 2000 encoding to deliver content at native frame rate and color space over Gigabit Ethernet with two frames of latency. With support […]

Epson came to ISE this year (a year after launching themselves into the staging market) with a new series of 7500-12,000 Lumen 4K capable projectors as well as a new series of business projectors. Today I caught up with Epson’s Richard Miller and Neil Colquhoun and asked them about how their first year in the Staging […]

Delvcam just added a new 4K compatible HDMI monitor to their camera-top series that includes an on-screen audio meter. The DELV-HD7-4K 7-inch monitor is designed for video production with a compact, less than one-inch wide and lightweight construction, full HD 1920×1200 resolution, 1200:1 contrast and multiple image control functions. The embedded audio meter displays dB […]

HARMAN Pro today unveiled the AMX N7142 Presentation Switcher, an all-in-one presentation switcher that incorporates low-latency Networked AV video distribution. It’s aimed at classrooms and conference rooms. The N7142 Presentation Switcher distributes up to 4K UHD (3840×2160) content from 4K sources (4K @60Hz 4:2:0) HDMI 2.0 and two VGA inputs that can be independently switched […]

Crestron today introduced its next generation DigitalMedia in the form of the DM NVX Series, which is designed to transmit  4K60 4:4:4 HDR video over standard 1 Gigabit Ethernet. Crestron says that built-in software makes everything easy to configure, commission and control from the web. DM NVX Series is an infinitely scalable software-defined matrix that […]

BenQ just debuted the HT8050 home cinema projector — a 4K resolution (3840×2160) single-chip DLP 4K UHD projector that has THX HD Display certification. BenQ says that THX certification guarantees that the HT8050 accurately reproduces content the way the director originally intended. Requiring 10 times as much data analysis and seven times the engineering effort […]

Gefen from Core Brands today debuted two new matrix products, the EXT-UHD600A-44 and EXT-UHD600A-88, that support the latest HDMI 2.0a (4K 4:2:20 @ 60Hz) and HDCP 2.2 standards. The introduction was made at ISE 2017 in Amsterdam. Both matrix products are compliant with the bandwidth of the HDMI 2.0a specification and support all 4K timings […]

Savant has announced the introduction of a 4K video over IP switching platform that that Savant is actually targeting at both the HomeAV market as well as the ProAV market. Savant claims this new product line delivers 4K/60 4:4:4 HDR video distribution over IP with (again, this is their claim) “zero frame latency.” That said, […]

VuWall’s new all-in-one presentation system, CoScape, is different from other presentation systems in the market because it allows users to give a presentation in three simple steps, with no need to make choices. Those steps are: 1. Connect your device to the room Wi-Fi 2. Insert the CoScape USB key 3. Content appears on the […]

Crestron today announced the addition of the DM Multi-Window Video Processor (HD-WP-4K-401-C) to the line of DigitalMedia room solutions. The HD-WP-4K-401-C is marketed as a “cost-effective” solution for displaying up to four 4K60 video sources simultaneously on a single HD, Ultra HD or 4K display. Using Automatic mode, the screen configures itself based on the […]

Sony is expanding its range of laser light source (Z-Phosphor) projectors by introducing two new LaserLite models aimed at making laser technology more cost-effective for the installation market. Aimed at commercial applications, including classrooms and meeting rooms, the new VPL-PHZ10 (WUXGA) and VPL-PWZ10 (WXGA) projectors bring the benefits of laser technology — image quality, color […]

Barco Silex will demonstrate its latest Viper solution to transport HDMI signals over IP network at ISE 2017 in Amsterdam. The Viper solution consists of encoder and decoder boards that are interconnected by standard Ethernet equipment in order to build a distributed audiovideo network. The Viper OEM solution targets integrators and equipment manufacturers willing to […]

Extron just introduced the DTP T SW4 HD 4K, a four-input switcher for sending HDMI and control signals over shielded CATx cable up to 330 feet (100 meters) to DTP-enabled products. It supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K. This HDCP-compliant switcher includes many integrator-friendly features, such as auto-input switching, selectable HDCP authorization and […]

The InFocus Mondopad Ultra — the 4K resolution version of the interactive Mondopad, will make its EMEA debut next week at ISE. Available in  70” (INF7023) or 85” (INF8521) sizes, the native 3840×2160 Mondopad Ultra is integrated with Windows 10 PC with a Core i and processor, a 256GB hard drive, built-in conferencing, wireless BYOD […]

NEC Display Solutions of America announced four new 3LCD installation projectors that deliver aimed at displaying 4K content. Ranging from 6,500 lumens to 9,000 lumens, the new PA Series includes the NP-PA653U, NP-PA803U, NP-PA853W and NP-PA903X projectors with WUXGA, WUXGA, WXGA and XGA resolutions, respectively. NEC says that a key differentiator in these latest compact […]

Extron has announced the availability of the Quantum Ultra, a modular 4K videowall processor with high-performance scaling and windowing technology for a wide range of applications. The Quantum Ultra features the Extron Vector 4K 4:4:4 scaling engine and 400 Gbps HyperLane video bus capable of carrying a multitude of high-resolution sources for unmatched real-time performance. […]

Barco is about to one-up the ante in the wireless video/collaboration market with a totally new ClickShare model — finally one that’s actually 4K. The new CSE-800 is a is basically a 4K ClickShare with two 4K DCI (4096×2160) outputs (on HDMI) — but, it’s not as if they just took the functionality of the […]

Christie is expanding its Boxer line with the new 3DLP Christie Boxer 4K20 projector. It offers 4K resolution while maintaining the same small and rugged design as the rest of the Boxer product line. Suitable for rental stagers who don’t need the 30K brightness that comes with the Boxer 4K30, the Boxer 4K20 features 20,000 […]

Atlona will introduce two new products for addressing AV integration-related challenges at the forthcoming ISE 2017 show, both specifically for AV systems with HDR (high dynamic range) video as well as 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling. To be presented at Stand 5-S92 at the Amsterdam RAI from February 7-10, the new Atlona […]

AVerMedia today announced support for NewTek’s NDI, a software-driven live production IP workflow over Ethernet. NewTek’s royalty free NDI technology allows video and audio sources to be shared bi-directionally across a network, claiming to eliminate the need for costly direct connections, expensive cable runs, and infrastructure upgrades while utilizing every IP video source on the […]

Atlona will introduce the AT-UHD-SW-510W, the latest member of its five-input SW Series of 4K/UHD integration solutions for AV signal switching and extension, at the forthcoming ISE 2017 show (February 7-10, Amsterdam RAI, Stand 5-S92). Atlona says the SW-510W is the first product of its kind to integrate switching for both wired and wireless AV […]

KanexPro announces what they are calling the Active Optical Cable (AOC) — an HDMI 2.0 cable with Ethernet up to 18 Gbps. The Active Optical Cable accepts the same electrical inputs as traditional copper cables and instead utilizes optical fiber between the connectors to extend HDMI signals with zero loss or latency. The Active Optical […]

Sony Electronics announced today the VPL-VZ1000ES ultra-short throw 4K HDR home theater projector. Sony’s latest is High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatible, native 4K resolution (4096×2160) laser-phosphor-based light source projector that can be positioned as little as 6 inches away from the wall and project a 100 inch image (measured diagonally in 16:9.). The VPL-VZ1000ES is […]

Sony Electronics announced a new Ultra HD Blu-ray universal player. Sony’s first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (dubbed the UBP-X800) is compatible with Ultra HD Blu-ray (3840×2160) as well as video streaming in 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR). The UBP-X800 provides Ultra HD Blu-ray playback with wide color space BT.2020, which offers twice the […]

Optoma is launching a few products this week — one is a native 4K projector. Dubbed the Optoma 4K UST (Ultra Short Throw), it’s a native 3,840×2,160 laser projector with HDR10 wide color gamut, an ultra short throw of just 0.18 for up to a 140-inch image size from just inches away and it’s priced […]

Today at CES, a barely-known company called AirTV debuted a set-top box and service called AirTV. The AirTV player is a 4K Android TV-based streaming device that integrates free over-the-air (OTA) channels, Netflix, Sling TV and YouTube into single experience. An interesting smart remote controls the AirTV Payer, your TV and your sound system and […]

Atlona announces the debut of the AT-UHD-CLSO-840, an eight-input, four-output 4K HDMI and HDBaseT matrix switcher built for videoconferencing, multi-screen presentations and divisible room installations. The CLSO-840 offers both local and remote inputs and outputs for flexibility across AV formats and connectivity options, aimed at classroom, corporate and hospitality environments. The new matrix has five […]

Wolf Cinema today announced the release of an all-new series of advanced 4K imaging projectors for the home — three using 6th generation three-chip D-ILA light engine integrated with laser/phosphor for light output and colorimetry. The new projectors in the so-called TXF Theater Extreme 4K series are the native 1080p lamp-based TXF-900, TXF-1400 and TXF-2000 […]

Zappiti has just launched three new models in its 4K HDR range: the Mini 4K HDR compact set-top box, the One 4K HDR media player with a hot swap internal SATA HDD 3.5” rack drives, and Duo 4K HDR media player with a hot swap internal SATA HDD 3.5″ dual rack for a total capacity […]

After years of a terrible world economy and very little innovation, 2016 was a boon for new technology — especially in the world of AV. And, some of it crossed both high-end residential as well as commercial. Let’s take a look at a little of what was 2016 and then I’ll tell you want to […]

AptoVision today announced strategic new hires in R&D, product management and customer support as well as relocation to a new facility that quadruples lab and office space. More than 25 global manufacturers are now incorporating AptoVision’s award-winning BlueRiver NT+ AV-over-IP chipsets in over 35 pro AV signal distribution products. The company’s expansion in staff, space, […]

To satisfy demands for pursuing the state-of-the-art small media playbacks, Quanmax is proud to announce the release of a new mini digital signage player, named QDSP-400 Series, with 6th / 7th generation Intel Skylake / Kaby Lake processors inside. Small size is a considerable criterion in deciding on a media player to used in digital […]