Da-Lite announced its Tensioned Advantage electric screen with SightLine cable drop is available in the latest release of the Modus VR visual experience platform. Available as an option with the company’s Tensioned Advantage and Advantage electric screens, SightLine gives the impression of a floating screen. The single roller design suspension system features three or four […]

Snap One today announced that Access Networks is expanding to the commercial AV market and hopes to compete with NETGEAR and Luxul for ProAV applications. Access Networks has a portfolio of products that span project needs from simple to complex and include secure networking with Wi-Fi 6 access points, multi-gig switches and Sophos router/firewalls. For […]

Planar announced the enhancement of three LED video wall solutions designed for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR). The next-generation LED video wall families are the Planar Venue Pro Series, Planar Venue Pro VX Series and Planar Luminate Pro Series, which feature updated designs and enhanced […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Florence (Italy), 25th January 2024 – Powersoft has announced the appointment of Takis Tsonopoulos as business development manager for the MEA region, in a strategic move to strengthen the company’s presence and foster growth in the MEA region. In his new role, effective from February 1st 2024, Tsonopoulos will be responsible for new and existing clients and […]

Changsha, January 2024 – Kiloview, a leading IP-based video solution expert, has announced a strategic partnership with Audinate, the leading provider of professional AV networking technologies globally. This partnership indicates Kiloview’s commitment to expanding the licensing of Dante technology across its ecosystem, aiming to enhance its existing product offerings and provide extended support for Dante […]

Extron introduced the XPA U 4004 FX four-channel, multi‑zone audio power amplifier. The company says this ENERGY STAR-qualified amplifier can deliver 400 watts simultaneously into 8-ohm, 4-ohm, 70-volt and 100-volt loads, independently configurable per channel. Each channel of an adjacent pair dynamically draws power from the pair’s total wattage, delivering optimal power where it’s needed […]

Extron is shipping the XTP II CP 4o HD AT 8K output board, the newest product to join the XTP Systems family. The company says this XTP output board provides four HDMI outputs and four Dante digital audio outputs. It is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports HDMI 2.1 performance at video resolutions up to 8K@30 […]

Audio-Technica announced that the ATND1061 Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone has received upgrades with its latest firmware update, including VISCA (Video System Control Architecture)-over-IP and Voice Lift technology. The company says VISCA offers synchronized control of multiple video peripherals, improving interoperability and meeting equality. Using VISCA-over-IP, users can position the camera to match with the audio […]

SMART Technologies has a partnership with TD SYNNEX in the United States. TD SYNNEX is a global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. The companies say this partnership will offer more diverse buying options, giving education, public sector and business customers more ways to access interactive technology that helps create “meaningful connections.” SMART […]

LEWITT has released a firmware update for the CONNECT 6 audio interface. The company says the CONNECT 6 audio interface was released in 2022 and aims at content creators and streamers with software that allows management of hardware input/output channels, DSP effects, virtual stereo channels, independent mix buses and loopback. LEWITT says the new firmware […]

Panasonic Connect unveiled the RQ7 Series 1-Chip DLP Projector positioned between the FRQ60 Series (6,000lm) and the REQ12 Series (12,000lm), the RQ7 Series (7,500lm) but still aimed for mapping in galleries, museums and Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) attractions. The company says the new projector RQ7/RQ6 is native 4K and uses a 0.65-inch (16:9) DLP chip and […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Digital Signage is one of the most important markets within AV technology. No one disputes that. You see everything from the signs outside your favorite drive-thru and your child’s classroom to the highest-security control rooms — all transforming to LEDs. That’s a lot of content. Making this content look good […]

ViewSonic and Crestron partnered to bring better control to ViewSonic’s ViewBoard IFP62 series of interactive displays and CDE30 series of presentation displays; now Crestron Connected. ViewSonic says it has developed myViewBoard Manager, a web-based platform allowing quick and efficient centralized management and remote control of ViewSonic’s displays. This partnership enables Crestron’s customers to adopt and […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced its first All-in-One direct LED displays and it’s available in either 4K and 8K resolutions; dubbed the Philips Unite LED All In One (AIO) Series. The new Philips Unite LED AIO 16:9 range consists of – at launch –of four new models, including the 4000, 4200, 5000 and 7000 […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group announced the JBL DA Series of amplifiers, including the 8-channel DA850 and 16-channel DA1650 that provide four and eight zones of audio, respectively, in a compact 1U design, while offering bridgeable outputs to meet high power requirements. Both the DA850 and DA1650 offer 50W for each of their Class D channels […]

Xilica and AVer Information announced a technology partnership to support the growing demand for voice-based Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera tracking functionality in medium and large collaboration spaces, such as conference rooms, multi-purpose rooms, auditoriums and classrooms. The manufacturers have integrated control and monitoring of AVer’s VISCA-based PTZ camera range into Xilica’s room audio systems, offering a […]

Panasonic Connect updated its KAIROS live production platform to add up to 4x AT-KC20M1 units to each Kairos Core, increasing the capacity to a maximum of 48 Input/Output (32 in x 16 out) with 3G SDI and 4 boards, supporting larger and more complex productions. In addition, Panasonic Connect says new firmware (V1.6) for KAIROS, […]

Today, Logitech announced that all video collaboration devices that run on the CollabOS operating system will now be manufactured with next-life plastics, helping enterprise customers support their sustainability objectives. Existing products– Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, Tap IP, Tap Scheduler and Scribe– are being refreshed with materials that lower the carbon impact of each product. […]

Kramer announced Panta Rhei, a single, centralized, cloud-based platform designed to “reform the audiovisual ecosystem experience.” Kramer says Panta Rhei features include: Setup and Management: Quickly build, configure and manage audiovisual environments. Monitor and Support: Enables effective tracking, monitoring and health reporting of audiovisual. environments to boost uptime and utilization. The platform’s integration with IT […]

Sony Professional Displays debuted the new BRAVIA BZ-L lineup and PTZ cameras (including the SRG-A12, SRG-A40, with enhanced AI PTZ Auto-framing capabilities) today. It also launched the BZ50L, BZ35L, BZ30L and EZ20L in various sizes, with the premium signage model being the BZ40L. Sony says the products are all aimed at making lessons more engaging, […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced its expansion into the outdoor display market, with the launch of the new 10,000 nit, Ultra High Bright, Philips Urban LED 6000 Series. The Philips Urban LED 6000 Series is aimed at sporting venues. Designed to take centre stage in any environment the Ultra High Bright Philips Urban LED […]

Samsung debuted Transparent MICRO LED in the form of an actual commercial display using an extremely small MICRO LED chip, and it looks crazy good. The transparent MICRO LED can be customized to any size or ratio, offering another level of customization for customers. This technology could revolutionize the retail and exhibition spaces (depending on […]

Samsung expanded its partnership with Cisco using a105-inch, 21:9 Smart Signage QPD-5K model that is compatible with Cisco Room Kit EQ, which is certified for Microsoft Teams. Yes, MS Teams. Read into this whatever you want but, it appears that Cisco realizes people want MS Teams more than WebEx. Samsung’s new 105” QPD-5K model has […]

Samsung debuted its fort Google Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA)-certified interactive displays (model name: WAD) expected to launch in the first half of 2024. Powered by Android 13, the WAD series — available in 65-, 75-, and 86-inch models — provides a “seamless and intuitive learning experience” for teachers and students alike. Samsung says the […]