For decades, new technologies have promised to transform education. Every year, educators are bombarded with top-ten technology lists that promise to transform their practice, their classrooms and even school as we know it. Often, these market-driven approaches represent attempts by technologists to solve what they view as problems in education. While many such solutions are effective in solving specific problems or in meeting certain […]

Today Zoom announced the development of two new programs that will expand the reach and impact of its software-based conference room solution, Zoom Rooms. The company will showcase the scope of its Technology Ecosystem Program and Certified Integrator Program, along with the breadth of its communication solutions, at Enterprise Connect this week. Zoom Rooms’ superior user experience and scalability have enabled thousands of organizations such as Uber, […]

Magewell today announced the addition of High Dynamic Range (HDR) support to select HDMI models in its flagship Pro Capture family of PCI Express capture cards. When used with HDR-enabled video sources and software, Magewell’s HDR support will allow users to capture and record content compatible with the HDR10 open standard for consumer TVs. HDR support will initially be available […]

Laird Digital Cinema is now shipping its 12G-SDI Single Link BNC Camera Cables pre-loaded on reels, available in six models and a variety of lengths. Reel-loaded Laird single-channel, 12G-SDI camera cables save time and maximize broadcast signal integrity featuring a military grade reel with a spool brake and a 4K/8K chassis mount BNC connector. SMPTE compliant Belden and Canare […]

VITEC has expanded its ecosystem of HEVC video distribution solutions with the new MGW Diamond Encoder and the VITEC Playout Server, a point-to-point HEVC distribution solution, which is being announced at NAB. The MGW Diamond Encoder adds quad-channel HEVC encoding in what VITEC says is a compact and portable form factor to the VITEC HEVC family. The […]

Vivitek has announced the expansion of its Qumi series of industry leading LED pocket projectors, with the introduction of the Qumi Q38. The Q38 is 1080p resolution and weighs just under 750 grams. With the Qumi Q38 you can project up to 130” at 600 lumens brightness, 10,000:1 contrast ratio and it has a 30,000 hours LED light-sourcee. Additionally, there are […]

Spectrum Industries has introduced the SIM32 Cart, which has the smallest footprint of any Spectrum design. The SIM32 measures 24 inches wide, 22 inches in diameter and 37 inches in height. The small cart can store 32 laptops or tablets. The SIM32 can also store and charge iPads, Chromebooks and notebooks. Plastic dividers are used to separate and protect […]

AVIXA (formerly InfoComm International) has announced a strategic partnership with the Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD) that will raise awareness of the fan-engagement benefits created by integrated audiovisual experiences in stadium and arena design. The agreement represents an expansion of AVIXA’s ongoing initiative to increase industry awareness across a variety of markets. “AVIXA is […]

Software developer Portrait Displays announced today an expanded partnership with Samsung Electronics to enhance color calibration in TV displays through its CalMAN software. This auto calibration tool is expected to become available simultaneously with Samsung’s 2018 QLED TV lineup. Portrait Displays’ CalMAN software is the video calibration solution used by nearly every professional video calibrator, and by most end […]

 ClearOne, a global supplier of audio and visual communications systems, today announced it will demonstrate its new ClearOne VIEW Pro software upgrade at Digital Signage Expo (DSE) 2018 on March 28-29 at Booth #2017 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. First introduced at ISE 2018, the new and powerful software upgrade to its VIEW® Pro solution makes it […]

Key Digital has introduced the KD-SX440WP wall plate HDBaseT/HDMI extender kit. The KD-SX440WP is a wall-plate input presentation switcher and extender kit ideal for professional video installations in conference rooms, huddle spaces, class rooms and more. KD-SX440WP enables audio visual contractors to deliver a simplistic all-in-one presentation switcher, scaler and extender set for their clients. The transmit unit is a […]

Fulcrum Acoustic has launched the CCX12, a 12-Inch Subcardioid Coaxial Loudspeakers. Joining the CCX1295 (90° x 45°) announced last summer, the line now features a full range of horn patterns allowing coverage to be tailored for a wide range of applications. New models include the CCX1265 (60° x 45°), CCX1277 (75° x 75°), CCX1200 (100° x 100°) and CCX1226 (120° x 60°). The […]

Delvcam introduces a new rack-mountable LCD monitor with 12G-SDI interfaces that supports 4K single link connections. The Delvcam DELV-12GSDI-15 6RU rack mountable broadcast monitor features a 15.6-inch IPS LCD screen with split, quad and full screen viewing options, as well as a picture-in-picture function and a high contrast display. With multiple 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, and HDMI interfaces, this monitor is […]

TASCAM has introduced the new MZ-223 and MZ-372, which are both rackmount analog mixers offering flexible inputs, mixing and routing. TASCAM says they are well suited for installs in small to mid-size venues such as restaurants, hotels, ballrooms, meeting rooms and schools, as well as residences. The compact, 2U rack-mount TASCAM MZ-223 offers five audio […]

Extron just started shipping their new TLP Pro 1025T 10″ Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel. Extron redesigned this touchpanel inside and out with a new quad-core processor, eight times more memory, a 1280×800 capacitive touchscreen built with scratch and smudge-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass and a new enclosure design with a sweeping back. The TLP Pro 1025T also features the convenience […]

Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) announced today that it has partnered with Crestron Electronics (Crestron). HTSA is an integration industry supplier of home automation and control solutions and, Crestron, as you know, makes control and AV switching systems. For HTSA members, the partnership with Crestron brings an expanded set of options for their systems design and installation thanks […]

Professional Media Group, producer of the annual UBTech higher education technology conference, which will take place June 4-6, 2018 at the Mirage, Las Vegas, today announced an agreement to substantially grow the event’s size and influence through the incorporation of the Campus Technology Conference. The merger of these two conferences under the UBTech banner benefits higher education leaders and technology solution providers […]

Luxul today announced that the company’s Epic Series of wired and wireless gigabit routers is now available with built-in Router Limits content management technology. Router Limits offers cloud-based parental controls for internet safety and puts users in complete control of every aspect of their internet experience, allowing them to choose which devices can access the web, what websites are OK and the days and times […]

Thanks to its built-in SoC (System on a Chip) controller, the new 40″ PN-B401 and 50″ PN-B501 LCD displays deliver out-of-the-box digital signage solutions. The PN-B displays offer great mounting flexibility and can be installed in landscape or portrait orientation, face-up, face-down or titled forward or backward at an angle of up to 90 degrees. Features include: Built-in SoC: An integrated SoC controller, driven […]

Arista Corporation announced the RS-121 — a 1RU Rackmount Computer with Integrated HDBaseT KVM Extender, designed for control rooms, live event production signage and AV rooms. The RS-121 houses two swappable modules: the MicroBox-1100A-E01 computer module and the ARD-1006-A07-TX HDBaseT KVM transmitter module. These two modules are inter-connected internally via HDMI, USB and RS232. Arista’s RS-121-E01 integrates an […]

Middle Atlantic Products has expanded its SR Series of Pivoting Wall Racks with a new wider model to provide integrators with more space to manage high-density cable bundles. Building on the successful SR Series platform, the new Wider SR Series saves valuable square footage over traditional floor-standing racks in AV, security, and data applications. The wider models include all of […]

Key Digital introduces the KD-VW4x4PRO — a processor with eight video wall modes include: four horizontal: 1×4 rotated, 1×4, 1×3 and two sets of 1×2; and three vertical: 4×1, 3×1, two sets of 2×1 and a typical 2×2 setup. One of the most interesting features on the KD-VW4x4PRO is the product’s panel flip feature where integrators can install their top row […]

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 […]

Roland Professional is now shipping the XS-62S, an integrated six-channel video switcher and audio mixer with PTZ camera control capabilities in a space-saving design, optimized for installed or portable live event, recording, broadcast and streaming productions. The XS-62S delivers a powerful feature set in a compact 1RU form factor and can be operated by a single user from easy-to-use […]

TechLogix Networx is expanding its media over fiber optics lineup with a new offering of bulk fiber cabling, connectors and accessories. The initial TechLogix fiber line includes riser-rated OM3 multimode fiber, plenum-rated OM3 multimode fiber, LC and SC style connectors, termination kits and test kits. All products are compatible with TechLogix’s existing line of HDMI extenders, USB extenders, […]

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 […]

According to RSF, the design philosophy for the RCF TT+ Series is based on offering the sound engineer solutions with the ability to provide controlled and consistent sound definition at high output levels for applications ranging from concert halls and houses of worship to touring and stadium situations. The strength of the product is based on the fact that […]

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) announced today that it will host an all-new, full-day, nine-part Digital Out-of- Home Strategy Summit on Tuesday, March 27, at DSE 2018, to be presented by the Digital Signage Federation. With a welcoming address by NEC Display’s Richard Ventura, 2018 Chairman of the DSF, the Digital Out-of- Home Strategy Summit will feature: Opening Keynote entitled, “The […]

AVIXA today announced that six leading hospitality designers will join AVIXA Chief Executive Officer David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, during Boutique Design West (BDwest) in Los Angeles, April 4-5, 2018, for a roundtable discussion of the ways audiovisual technologies are transforming hotel design to create better experiences for travelers and better business outcomes for owners. The hour-long session, […]

Roland Professional A/V is now shipping the V-60HD, a compact, integrated video switcher and audio mixer. Its feature set is designed for live event production as well as broadcast, recording and streaming. The V-60HD supports SDI camera inputs plus scaled HDMI inputs for data, computer, tablet and other video sources via a variety of video connections, plus a Program and independent […]

Interactive Flat Panels (IFPDs) continued to be a considerable success in 2017 in the education and corporate markets. By Q4, 73 percent of all interactive display sales were IFPDs. The growth has been prodigious, with a CAGR of 48 percent from 2013 to 2017 and growth is forecast to continue. The interactive whiteboard (IWB), the original technology, […]

With less than two weeks to go, Almo ProAV, in partnership with AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, is putting the final touches on its first E4 AV Tour of the year, taking place on March 6 in Washington, D.C. The E4 experience includes all new sessions, including a new keynote and end note, along with the most new products ever […]