Biamp Introduces Commercial Horns and Surface-Mount Loudspeakers With 70 V Taps
Biamp has announced its new commercial horns and surface-mount loudspeakers and shipping with the inclusion of 70 V taps. The new model includes: H10 – Suited for both indoor and outdoor use, the H10 is a compact, industrial compression-driver horn. It offers high sound pressure, which makes this loudspeaker “ideally suited for speech and the […]
Biamp ALS Version Parlé Conferencing Bars, Flexible DIsplay Mount Now Shipping
Biamp’s ALS Version Parlé Conferencing Bars and flexible display mount is now shipping. With a design that blends into any modern conference room, the Parlé ABC 2500a and VBC 2500a all-in-one conferencing bars combine a 27-microphone array, voice tracking technology, AI noise reduction and more to deliver a premium user experience every time. The Parlé […]
The Science Behind Voice Privacy
The words we speak are precious. They convey our thoughts and opinions but also our vulnerabilities, insecurities and secrets. How can we ensure those inner feelings are protected when we need them to be? The answer lies in voice privacy: solutions that secure voice data over networks to make sure conversations are not interrupted, intercepted […]
NETGEAR Releases Biamp-Enabled NMS-NG10GPX-AVB switch
Biamp has partnered with NETGEAR to deliver a Biamp-enabled NMS-NG10GPX-AVB switch, designed to make the deployment process of Cambridge Qt X sound masking solutions as easy as possible. With Biamp’s pre-configured setup, you can plug in and start using Qt X right away as Biamp says it’s optimized the system right out of the box […]
What Happened at ISC West 2023
Last week, ISC West was held at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, NV. The show is designed for security professionals looking to expand their networks and explore cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions. As AV professionals often crossover into this market segment with command and control rooms and various government installations, the rAVe [PUBS] team […]
Biamp Now Shipping Impera Uniform Control Pad
Biamp is shipping its Impera Uniform control pad, a compact customizable AV control designed for wall mounting. It’s a simple interface for presentation spaces, learning environments and conference rooms, regardless of the type of equipment installed. Equipped with a software configurable E Ink display, Biamp says the Uniform can be quickly programmed and customized within […]
Biamp and Lenovo Collaborate on ThinkSmart Core and Controller Kit
Biamp today announced that it has collaborated with Lenovo to deliver the ThinkSmart Core and Controller Kit-based solutions configured for Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms. The Lenovo ThinkSmart Core and Controller Kit can be paired with any Biamp room solution to offer a complete UC Room, allowing integrators to source an end-to-end conference room […]
Biamp’s New Voltera Amplifiers Designed to Meet ENERGY STAR Requirements
Biamp today announced the launch of its new Voltera family of power amplifiers. The new line of amplifiers consists of four models that are compact, flexible, reliable, efficient for commercial install applications and designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements. The Voltera family includes four models, two of which are two-channel analog amplifiers delivering a total […]
Biamp Introduces the Desono C-IC6LP and DX-IC6LP Loudspeakers
Biamp today introduced a series of new additions to its loudspeaker portfolio designed to solve installation challenges across an array of applications. The new additions include the Desono C-IC6LP and DX-IC6LP low-profile, high-efficiency ceiling-mount loudspeakers for conference rooms, as well as a range of affordable commercial loudspeakers compatible with the Vocia line of voice communication […]
Biamp Now Shipping Apprimo TEC-X AV Control Pads
Biamp is shipping its newest Apprimo TEC-X family of AV control pads, designed to provide simple interfaces for presentation spaces and conference rooms via “highly intuitive capacitive touch capabilities, delivered at the price of a keypad controller.” Redesigned for improved speed and responsiveness and adding new features, with this 4.4.x update Biamp has “evolved the […]
Biamp Now Shipping Cambridge QT X Sound Masking Solution
Biamp is shipping the Cambridge Qt X sound masking solution. Every Qt X controller, including the in-plenum Qt X 800 model, the rackmount 805 models and the Dante-compatible versions, are available today. The Qt X is an all-in-one sound masking solution that protects speech privacy, reduces noise distractions, improves office comfort and claims to boost […]
Pearl Technology to Host Annual Showcase on September 12
Pearl Technology will host its 2nd Annual Showcase on Monday, Sept. 12 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL. “Last year’s inaugural Showcase was valuable for our customers and partners alike,” said Jeremy Caldera, CTS-D, CTS-I, senior vice president at Pearl Technology. “We’re very much looking forward to building on that success at this […]
Cory Schaeffer: A Legacy of Help, A Legacy of Change
By Dan Ferrisi, Editor in Chief, Commercial Integrator As commercial AV has matured, it has become increasingly clear that ours is an industry not of technology, per se, but of people. At our best, commercial AV professionals are committed to creating experiences that tell compelling stories and leave indelible memories. In that way, the technologies […]
Biamp to Show a Portfolio of AV Solutions at InfoComm 2022
Biamp is showing a full portfolio of AV solutions that simplify installations at booth W2603 and audio demo room W212 during InfoComm 2022 in Las Vegas. Included are demonstrations of Parlé audio and video conferencing bars, Vidi conferencing cameras, Apprimo touch interfaces, Impera control systems, Devio SCX conferencing hubs, Desono EX loudspeakers, TesiraFORTÉ X premium […]
Biamp Announces New Line of Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers Without Dante
Biamp’s ALC-404D, ALC-1604D, and ALC-3202D Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers with DSP and Dante but, are in short supply, mainly due to the temporary unavailability of the Dante chipset used within these models. So, today, Biamp announced three new ALC models that will assure ALC system design continuity for the majority of users, ALC-404AN, ALC-1604AN, and ALC-3202AN. […]
Biamp Announces Adds New Camera to Vidi Line, Plus ePTZ Feature to Line
Biamp today announced the launch of Vidi 150, which the company is describing as a pro-grade conferencing camera for meeting spaces ranging from huddle rooms to small and medium-sized conference rooms and UCC applications. The Vidi 150 has all the features of the Vidi 100 including a 4K camera with a 120-degree field of view, […]
Biamp Announces Conference Room Audio Solutions for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Biamp today announced that four new conference room audio solutions have been certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms, enabling customers to design a complete Biamp audio solution in medium and large spaces. Each solution includes everything required for an extraordinary conferencing experience and is available to conveniently purchase as a bundle. Biamp’s four newest certified Microsoft Teams Rooms bundles contain a […]
Biamp Announces Desono EX Series Surface-Mount Loudspeakers
Desono EX Series is Biamp’s modern line of surface-mount loudspeakers for high-fidelity music or speech reinforcement. The Series includes 6.5-inch, 8-inch and 10-inch two-way coaxial loudspeakers and a 10-inch matching enclosure subwoofer. The product family is designed for indoor and outdoor use with time-saving installation features. Features: Exceptional audio clarity with discreet styling High-fidelity music, […]
Biamp Announces the USB 200 is Now Shipping, Supports Devio SCR-10, SCR-20 and SCR-25
Biamp announced the USB 200 is shipping and supports the Devio SCR-10, SCR-20 and SCR-25. The USB 200 adds USB switching to rooms, making it easier to share peripheral devices between in-room PC and BYOD laptops. Supporting both USB 2.0 and 3.0, the USB 200 allows easy switching of a device between two host computers. […]
Biamp Releases Desono DX Line of Ceiling and Surface-Mount Loudspeakers
Biamp introduced Desono DX, a new line of high-output ceiling and surface-mount loudspeakers that will replace Biamp’s Desono D Series loudspeakers. Desono DX loudspeakers integrate many of the features from the D Series, including the same intelligibility, uniform coverage and what Biamp says is the shallowest back cans in the industry. The new DX series […]
Biamp Launches Line of Parlé Audio and Videoconferencing Bars
Biamp announced the launch of Parlé audio and videoconferencing bars, a line of professional-grade conferencing solutions for small- to medium-sized rooms. The family of Parlé conferencing bars includes the ABC 2500 Audio Bar and the VBC 2500 Video Bar. The ABC 2500 Audio Bar offers the following features: Biamp Audio Intelligence; a 27-element microphone array that creates […]
PSNI Global Alliance Awards 2021 Quality Cup Awards to Preferred Vendor Partners
PSNI Global Alliance awarded Shure, Biamp, Samsung and Anixter | Wesco its Quality Cup awards for 2021. “During the pandemic challenges of the past year, PSNI’s Preferred Vendor Partners have once again excelled, and these accolades reinforce the incredible work and support they continue to provide to our CSP network around the globe,” said Chris […]
Biamp Is — All of a Sudden — a Control System Manufacturer, Too
Biamp just bought Neets A/S, based in Horsens, Denmark. Neets is a small manufacturer of AV control systems that includes a family of device controllers, control interfaces and control software. Neets’ products certainly amp-up Biamp’s current control offerings but, Needs also makes collaboration bars, cameras, device hubs and in-table connectivity systems. “Neets is a company […]
Biamp Releases ‘Desono EX’ Line of Surface Mount Loudspeakers
Desono EX is Biamp’s newest line of surface mount loudspeakers, designed for a range of distributed applications, including presentation spaces, restaurants, hotels, bars, multipurpose spaces and themed entertainment and sports facilities. Desono EX is for indoor and outdoor use and includes three full-range models and one matching enclosure subwoofer. The 6.5-inch model is available to […]
Biamp Appoints Charlie Hughes Principal Engineer
Biamp has appointed Charlie Hughes as principal engineer. Hughes now leads Biamp’s acoustic design across a wide range of professional applications, amplifying Biamp’s focus on producing high-quality loudspeakers with premium performance. “Nearly two years after our acquisition of Community Loudspeakers and Apart Audio, our line of loudspeakers has expanded to include audio solutions for a […]
Two Biamp Conference Room Audio Bundles for Zoom Rooms Are Now Zoom-Certified
Biamp says that Zoom has certified two conference room audio bundles aimed at medium and large Zoom Rooms. Each bundle includes Parlé Beamtracking microphones for the ceiling and all the connectivity required. The system includes automated EQ, minimal cable requirements (with zero termination), zero network setup and what Biamp is calling a simper install aimed […]
Biamp Announces Solutions for K-12 Hybrid, Remote Classrooms
Biamp is attempting to take aim at K-12 hybrid and remote classrooms with its Devio SCR Series signal processors and Parlé Beamtracking microphones. Biamp says setting up Devio SCR is just like connecting any USB-based mic to any UCC platform — then all you need to do is select and connect the equipment to suit […]
Biamp Awarded Patent for Magic Cable
Biamp says it has been awarded a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its “Magic Cable,” used in the company’s Desono family of business audio loudspeakers. Magic Cable comprises two stainless steel suspension cables, two 18 AWG signal conductors within a separate cable jacket, and integrated ripcords that allow the installer to […]
Biamp Releases TesiraFORTÉ X Series of Audio-to-IP Solutions
The Biamp TesiraFORTÉ X series is the latest audio-to-IP addition to Biamp’s range of UCC solutions designed for mid-sized rooms up to the very largest spaces. Including compatibility with AVB and Dante, the TesiraFORTÉ X includes the TesiraFORTÉ X 400 (four channels), the TesiraFORTÉ X 800 (eight channels) and the TesiraFORTÉ X 1600 (16 channels) […]
Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2021 Edition
Welcome to my 21st annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! I love writing this annual predictions article — it’s both humbling and rewarding. It requires me to stop and research anything new, evaluate the potential impact it will have and then articulate it in a way that matters to readers. If you’re a regular reader of my […]
Biamp Intros New Series of Paging Solutions
Biamp introduced the NPX Network Paging Stations, a series of convenience paging stations. Part of the company’s broad portfolio of scalable and modular audiovisual components, NPX paging stations can be used with Biamp Tesira processors and Cambridge sound management systems to add convenience paging to a wide variety of business audio applications. The NPX Network […]
Biamp Announces New Range of Open-Architecture Meeting Room Processors
Biamp announced the new TesiraFORTÉ X Series, a range of open-architecture meeting room processors designed to accommodate conferencing applications in which customization is required. The TesiraFORTÉ X Series combines the advanced signal processing of the original TesiraFORTÉ system with streamlined network connectivity and a uniquely small industrial design, simplifying meeting room deployments by providing all […]