There is an enormous amount of great new technology here this year. And you can choose to get it from fewer and fewer companies all the time. One of the things that I have commented on in rAVe for several years is the difference between the way the AV market works in North America and […]
The leader in OLED commercial display technology, LG Electronics USA Business Solutions, is introducing a host of new LG OLED products designed to provide businesses unrivaled viewing experiences. LG will spotlight the new commercial OLED displays at InfoComm 2018, which opens tomorrow in Las Vegas. “As the pioneer of OLED technology in both the consumer […]
Lightform is a design tool for projecting augmented reality (and image mapping) that works with ANY projector brand. If you’re one of the more than 7,000 people who have watched or attended one of rAVe’s founder Gary Kayye, 4K keynotes, you may remember him showing you his vision for the future of meeting rooms and […]
WyreStorm just launched the new EX-SW-0301-H2 HDBaseT switching extender. The latest addition to its expanded presentation switcher line, the 0301-H2 addresses the increased demand for cost-efficient presentation solutions for small meeting rooms and huddle spaces in corporate and education sectors. Designed as a solution for any meeting or huddle space requiring multi-participant presentation and collaboration, […]
At InfoComm, Yamaha and Sennheiser have announced that the Sennheiser Digital 6000 microphone systems can be seamlessly integrated into Yamaha CL and QL series consoles with the upcoming Sennheiser and Yamaha firmware updates. These updates mean that Sennheiser’s EM 6000 and EM 6000 DANTE wireless receivers can be monitored directly from the consoles, allowing engineers […]
Elo was at InfoComm showcasing cutting-edge interactive digital signage, collaboration and self-service touchscreen solutions. Booth highlights and demos included: EloView software, a SaaS platform designed to simplify and automate deployment of devices and content for interactive displays and streamline device maintenance with OS management, including remote and silent updates, kiosk lock-down, automatic provisioning and device […]
Just Add Power (J+P) has unveiled the 725POE 2GΩ/3G+ SDI Power over Ethernet (PoE) transmitter at InfoComm, adding SDI video sources to a 4K system. The new J+P 725POE 2GΩ/3G+ SDI PoE transmitter provides SD-/HD-/3G-SDI format support to Just Add Power’s 3G HD over IP system. Eliminating the need for an SDI-HDMI converter in the […]
Yamaha has announced the debut of its YVC-200 portable USB + Bluetooth speakerphone. The YVC-200 speakerphone is a portable device for helping on-the-go workers communicate. The compact device is integrated with Yamaha’s sound processing technologies, including adaptive echo cancellation and Human Voice Activity Detection that focuses the unit on speech rather than background noise. The […]
Vanco International has announced Spot for Dot, a patent-pending digital in-wall amplifier that provides installers with an inexpensive solution that powers speakers and connects to existing distributed audio systems. It’s designed to hold an Amazon Echo Dot. When paired with speakers, Spot for Dot can add voice control of smart devices, scenes and other functionality […]
I arrived at the show this morning on the first bus at 6 a.m. thinking that I could beat the lines at the Starbucks here at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Boy, was I wrong. There were 200 people in line for coffee when I got here, and I am not a patient man, particularly […]
QSC and Global Caché have announced a partnership that enables the Q-SYS Platform from QSC to control Global Caché iTach devices and GC-100 Network Adapters, as well as a connection to its Control Tower IR cloud database. Through these co-developed plugins, integrators can finally bridge the networking gap to IR devices by bringing software-based network […]
Stewart Filmscreen has been manufacturing completely custom, seamless, high-performance screens for over 70 years. Seamless sizes up to 40-feet high and 90-feet wide are easy to accomplish, as are screens with up to 16K+ resolution, in nearly every configuration imaginable. A demonstration of what’s possible with projection, InfoComm 2018 attendees will get to see Stewart’s […]
Panasonic Systems Solutions Company is introducing its new 4K professional display portfolio at InfoComm. Panasonic will debut its new EQ1 4K professional display series offering 4K resolution (3840×2160). The EQ1 Series 4K professional display portfolio includes a wide range of display sizes, from 43 to 85 inches. Show attendees will also see the new SQ1 […]
Mimo Monitors announced today that it’s launching its new stand-alone HDMI Capture Card, the first for the company, at InfoComm 2018 in booth N2446. The Mimo Monitors HDMI Capture Card was requires no external power and is designed for video conferencing, live streaming and has no drivers to install and leverages the capabilities already built […]
Panasonic Systems Solutions Company will showcase its expanded portfolio of professional laser projectors. The expanded portfolio now includes the new PT-RQ22KU 21,000-lumen, 3-chip DLP laser projector with 4K+ resolution, and two new 1-chip DLP SOLID SHINE laser projectors featuring super high brightness: the PT-RZ120 providing 12,000 lumens of brightness and the PT-RZ870 offering 8,500 lumens […]
Chief is showing a new, low-profile bolt-down solution for displays at InfoComm. The new mounts come in single and back-to-back options. Q-latch technology allows for quick changes between portrait and landscape orientation. Post installation leveling roll and tilt allow for perfect alignment and placement. Height can be adjusted up to 34” (863 millimeters) to place […]
Aurora Multimedia just announced ReAX, what they are calling the industry’s first non-proprietary IP Control based on AV/IT industry standards. The name ReAX represents action/reaction which is the essence of control automation. Aurora says ReAX is is not limited to a single manufacturer but to all who qualify and they say it is not limited […]
BTX Technologies announced today that their BookIT digital room scheduling sign solution version 2.5 is slated for release and will be shown at InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas this week. The BookIT version 2.5 digital scheduling sign solution is used to schedule a conference or meeting room from any BookIT touch panel, mobile device or […]
Peerless-AV will be rolling out SEAMLESS at InfoComm. Peerless-AV says SEAMLESS is a bespoke program for LED video walls and offers an all-encompassing support system for Peerless-AV’s partners and customers. Key elements of the program include: Expert Engineering and Design: Experienced engineers and support staff collaborate in a think-tank style environment, creating new and effective […]
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 […]
Revolutionary Direct View LED and OLED technologies, ultra-narrow bezel video wall displays and new-to-the-market digital signage solutions, LG Electronics USA Business Solutions are headlining the InfoComm 2018 trade show that opens here today. “Our major presence at InfoComm this year shows how LG prides itself on providing forward-thinking, innovative solutions that are both highly functional […]
At InfoComm 2018, Crestron will demonstrate how its DigitalMedia product line delivers any content, anywhere via the widest range of connectivity and switching options in the industry for in-room presentation, corporate messaging, digital signage, video walls, active learning and command and control. Customers can choose from networked, all-in-one, point-to-point, and standalone solutions to best meet […]
Crestron announced today that Crestron XiO Cloud, its cloud-based provisioning and management solution, will make its North American debut at InfoComm. Built on the Microsoft Azure platform, Crestron says its XiO Cloud enables organizations to simultaneously configure and deploy an unlimited number of Crestron products. IT managers can then monitor and manage all devices from […]
AVI-SPL today unveiled Rapid Rooms, a strategic system that optimizes meeting room deployment by intelligently recognizing organizational needs and matching them with the most suitable AV and UC technology, in ready-to-order bundles. With a first of its kind AV-as-a-service model for hardware, software, and managed service contract wrapped into one, fixed, monthly fee, AVI-SPL Rapid […]
SpinetiX is announcing an end-to-end digital signage solution called SpinetiX ARYA, a new cloud-based solution. SpinetiX ARYA is designed to deliver diverse content to any number of screens at any time, from anywhere and from any device by leveraging users’ own photos, videos and company brand identity. It allows users to create screen-based communication for […]
Crestron is demonstrating its new Crestron AirBoard network whiteboard capture device at InfoComm. Crestron AirBoard enables both local and remote participants to see whiteboard content on the main room display and on their personal display device, and then share it with the touch of a button. Crestron AirBoard is essentially a camera on an arm […]
Kramer Electronics just launched Kramer BRAINware, a software-only control processor that the company claims simplifies control installations. By containing all of the control logic, design and attributes of the Kramer Control platform, Kramer BRAINware turns a Kramer KT-107 touch panel to a fully functional Kramer Control processor brain, without requiring additional physical processor hardware. Think […]
Yamaha Unified Communications announced the debut of a professional audio conferencing solution specifically engineered for seamless and easy installation out of the box into boardrooms and large conference rooms utilizing UC applications. Available only in North America, the Yamaha YAI-1 Conference Ensemble is a preconfigured USB audio system. The audio system comprises an eight-channel Executive […]
DPA Microphones will showcase its new d:sign Installation Solutions Series at InfoComm 2018 (Booth C682). Targeted specifically at the installation and conference markets, the d:sign product line includes an array of products ideally suited for conference and AV applications, including floor stand, ceiling and tabletop microphones. Also at InfoComm, DPA will introduce its spec-swap and […]
Stardraw.com unveils the latest version of their design/documentation software for AV systems integrators. SD7.3 will be available for download from the Stardraw.com website in June. One of the most significant enhancements is a move to a new, 64-bit platform to enable handling of the largest of projects. The new 64-bit architecture is able to manage […]
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 […]
Chief will debut two new projector mount accessories at InfoComm in booth C3683. The PG4A large venue projector guard fully encloses large projectors in a locked steel cage to prevent recreational damage and theft. The accessory can be added to pre-existing installations without disturbing projector settings. The adjustable front opening accommodates different lenses, and the telescoping front and back panels […]