Barco quietly launched a new AV-over-IP adapter into medical imaging market today — not even mentioning ProAV. But we found the announcement and, even though it’s aimed at a specialty market not integrated by Pro AV installers, it signals their intent to enter thee AV-over-IP market, eventually, in ProAV. In their case, it appears they […]
Atlona has announced a new feature to its OmniStream AV-over-IP platform that will enable distribution of 4K video with Dolby Vision dynamic HDR over standard, off-the-shelf 1 Gigabit Ethernet data networks. This capability will soon be available as a licensed feature update to the OmniStream Pro and R-Type Series for commercial and residential networked AV […]
ProVideoInstruments has announced the VuMATRIX, a plug-and-play receiver and transmitter with wireless control through ProVideoInstruments’ application. ProVideoInstruments’ VuMATRIX is a 4K receiver and transmitter set distributing HDMI over an existing 1Gb network. With expansion capabilities, the VuMATRIX allows users to connect a transmitter for each source and a receiver unit for each TV on the […]
We will be heading to Sydney, Australia, next week to cover the entire Integrate Show — ANZ’s largest AV show. We have already set-up a show microsite here: rAVePubs.com/Integrate2018 and it’s populated with new product news and will, eventually, host the 500+ videos we will shoot on the show floor. Integrate is not a show […]
Luxul today announced the company will unveil a variety of new products for the connected home at CEDIA Expo 2018, taking place Sept. 6-8 at the San Diego Convention Center. In booth 4301, Luxul will debut new wireless products, next-generation members of its family of award-winning L2/L3 managed switches, and other solution-based innovations that will […]
Key Digital just launched the Key Digital Management Software Professional (KDMS Pro). KDMS Pro is PC based software aimed at enterprise AV-over-IP Solutions. Key Digital Management Software Pro enables PC based controlling of video routing and video wall layouts and is designed for professional AV integrators and Key Digital authorized resellers to configure units, load […]
Savant has announced the addition of new features and hardware to its IP video and audio distribution systems. The Savant IP Video platform now comes complete with onboard audio processing, available with either four or eight ports or inputs. Two-channel audio is automatically extracted and down mixed off of most popular surround modes and distributed […]
Aurora Multimedia has what it’s calling the only encrypted 4K60 4:4:4 10Gbps AV-over-IP transceiver utilizing the company’s patent-pending IPBaseT technology based on the BlueRiver NT+ platform. The IPX-TC3 is the world’s first 10Gbps IPBaseT transceiver capable of 4K60 4:4:4 with a frame latency of only 100us (.1ms) offered in copper and fiber. The IPX-TC3 is […]
Providing a bridge to customers for the process of upgrading from RF distribution to AV over IP, ZeeVee has unveiled the ZvMXE+, a set top box that decodes both RF and IP HD content. The device, which supports three compression formats, including H.264, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4, enables instant viewing of channels once it is plugged […]
Expanding its line of AV-over-IP components, ZeeVee launched the ZyPerMX4, a four-channel encoder for distributing up to four HD sources over IP networks employing 1GB or faster switches. The new ZyPerMX4 encodes and distributes HD video content up to 1080p @ 60Hz and supports both multicast and unicast UDP and RTP encoding over a 1G […]
Kramer Electronics Ltd. is showcasing an end-to-end video wall application at InfoComm 2018. This is an SDVoE-based AV-over-IP solution for 4K60 video wall installations can scale up to 256 screens and support an unlimited number of sources simultaneously. Kramer KDS encoders/decoders coupled with Kramer Network, the company’s enterprise management platform, represent the core of the […]
intoPIX has extended its IP-cores, SDKs and Reference Designs suitable for different network requirements (e.g., 1 Gig or 10 Gig) at InfoComm in Las Vegas, June 6-8. As a point of reference, Crestron uses intoPIX for their AV-over-IP solution, the NVX. The company will be demonstrating their 8K TICO FPGA IP-coresat at InfoComm in booth […]
SDVoE Alliance and Audinate today announced their collaboration on an integrated AV control environment. In addition, Audinate has joined the SDVoE Alliance as a contributing member. Dante distributes an unlimited number of uncompressed audio channels across IP networks. It is an audio networking standard for pro audio manufacturers and has been adopted by more than […]
KanexPro has announced a new line of AV-over-IP Encoders and Decoders that will debut in booth C3944 at InfoComm 2018. The Network AV over IP Decoder and Receiver (EXT-NETAVKIT) is a set with one HDMI input, one local HDMI output with multiple phoenix connectors for audio output and a LAN (Ethernet) port with RS232 control port for […]
Unless you’ve been in a hole the last few years, you most likely have noticed the increasing conversation in AV about software, managed services, and IP based signal distribution. Given all of the buzz and apparent end-user demand for all of the above, surprisingly, only a select few AV companies have turned the corner on […]
Arista Corporation introduces the RS-122 Universal 1RU Rackmount System with Dual HDBaseT, AV-over-IP, and computer options. Designed for applications where computers and extenders can be configured dynamically, the RS-122 can accommodate any two of five available swappable modules: the MicroBox-1100A-E01 computer the ARD-1006-A07-TX HDBaseT transmitter the ARD-1006-A07-RX HDBaseT receiver the ARD-1006-A31-TX AV Over IP transmitter the […]
Atlona will come to InfoComm 2018 (June 6-8, Las Vegas Convention Center) with several new network-based solutions to switch, distribute, configure and manage video and audio content over IP in virtually any AV environment. The latest Atlona Management System (AMS) and OmniStream AV over IP solutions, now shipping, will respectively receive their global and North American debuts at InfoComm in Booth C3576. AMS is an easy-to-use resource for AV integrators, AV/IT system administrators and technology […]
Gefen is now shipping six new models from their Gen 2.0 AV-over-IP product line including the DVI KVM, VGA KVM and audio-only input and output formats. The Gen 2.0 KVM line claims 4K Ultra HD with HDR support, built-in scalers, video-wall control, independent USB, RS232, IR, audio routing and backward-compatibility with first-generation products. The new Gefen AV-over-IP line-up […]
The MuxLab AV-over-IP 4K/60 (4:2:0) uncompressed extender uses fiber (model 500761) to route video over the network. It connects sources to displays through a 10Gig Ethernet Switch (SDVoE) and it supports both HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. The systems’ transmitters and receivers can connect to the switch using OM4 multimode fiber cable, effectively transmitting up to 1,300 feet (400 meters) in distance so equipment […]
Gefen, from Nortek Security & Control (NSC), today announced that it is now shipping its EXT-UHD-LANS-TX, EXT-UHD-LANS-RX, EXT-UHDKA-LANS-TX and EXT-UHDKA-LANS-RX models, all part of the new Gen 2.0 AV-over-IP product line. The new EXT-UHDKA-LANS-TX (sender) and EXT-UHDKA-LANS-RX (receiver) solutions enhance AV extension and management for workstation environments where video and USB connectivity is required. In addition to basic KVM functionality, the […]
The SDVoE Alliance today announced that PureLink GmbH joined the alliance as an adopting member at ISE 2018 and introduced its first products based on SDVoE technology, the IPAV PRO line. It is the first SDVoE-enabled product to include copper and fiber ports in a single SKU and it can become an AV extender, splitter, seamless switcher or videowall controller. Its aluminum housing, Neutrik-style […]
In an effort to provide systems integrators with easy-to-use configuration platforms for AV over IP streaming and distribution solutions, ClearOne has introduced a new software upgrade to its VIEW Pro system, making it easier than ever to configure. The system upgrade includes several enhancements. A convenient web-based GUI is now available for installers to access from a web browser. […]
VuWall just announced the next generation of its unique solution for distribution of AV signals over standard IP networks. The solution, called TRx 2.0, is designed for presentation rooms, control rooms and complex distributions across multiple buildings typically found on campuses. VuWall’s TRx 2.0 is the next generation of distribution of audio and video signals and content over standard IP […]
By Justin Kennington President, SDVoE Alliance HDBaseT has been a valuable technology for the pro AV industry, as it was the first to enable the reliable transmission of video with no quality degradation or latency over popular category cable. This is important because the ubiquity of category cable makes it an easy low-cost choice for […]
Update: I spoke to Robin van Meeuwen, president and CEO of Crestron EMEA, at ISE 2018, where he confirmed this story to be true. I think it’s possible that Crestron is, behind the scenes, forming an “alliance” of sorts of AV-over-IP companies that focus exclusively (for now) on the 1Gig method of sending AV signals over an IT […]
DVIGear is exhibiting the latest SDVoE technology in its DisplayNet AV-Over-10GbE distribution platform at ISE 2018 in Amsterdam, NL on Feb. 6-9 in Stand 1-N30. DVIGear is also demonstrating its suite of end-to-end 4K (UHD) video distribution solutions at the show, including its new generation HyperLight DisplayPort v1.4 Active Optical Cables and the DVI-7340 / DVI-7341 MultiPort 4K Fiber Optic Extenders. The DN-200 Series is an extension of the DisplayNet AV-over-IP product line. Each Transmitter accepts multiple source […]
Atlona will come to ISE 2018 (February 6-9, Amsterdam RAI) with a refined and focused AV over IP strategy for its OmniStream platform, significantly broadening its applicability across commercial and high-end residential projects. In addition to the expanded and clearly delineated product family, Atlona will strengthen its portfolio of IP-related services to help systems integrators deploy complete AV over IP solutions […]
Semtech Corporation today announced an updated feature set for its BlueRiver AV-over-IP chipset which allows manufacturers of AV transmitters and receivers to address important requirements in key markets including industrial and rental and staging environments. New BlueRiver capabilities include support for two data ports enabling failover to a second Ethernet switch when necessary in applications requiring high availability and support for automatic media […]
The year 2018 could turn out to be full of giant changes. The market is certainly poised for it as you have a number of technological advancements that have emerged simultaneously — each of them have a lot of potential. First, let’s review all the latest in emerging AV technology and then and I’ll tell […]
Savant just debuted an AV-over-IP line aimed at the home entertainment market. Savant says its new switching platform delivers 4K/60 4:4:4 HDR video (10-bit color) distribution over IP with “zero frame latency.” It uses a 10GbE switch, enabling high-bandwidth Ethernet connectivity throughout the project and allows installations of from two to 128 zones. New products […]
AV over IP is poised to eventually revolutionize the low-latency Pro AV market, according to a newly-released industry report from Futuresource Consulting. Moving from a position of relative obscurity, AV over IP encoder/decoder ports will enjoy a year-on-year increase of over 130 percent.AV over IP describes the distribution of video over an IP network within an enterprise, […]
Comprehensive Connectivity Company just launched itself into the AV-over-IP market with its new CSW-HD44014K – Pro AV/IT 18G 4K 4×4 HDMI Matrix Switcher. This switcher supports 18G Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) 4K@60Hz 2160p, features four HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs and provides true matrix routing for HDMI signals allowing what Comprehensive says is flawless distribution of any four connected […]