Extron just announced the their Room Agent version 1.2 software turns TouchLink Pro touchpanels into full-featured booking appliances that conveniently display a room’s meeting information and availability. With Room Agent, the touchpanels require no programming, as they simply become a client of Microsoft Exchange. In addition to supporting Microsoft Exchange, the latest version of Room […]

Crestron today announced it has partnered with Microsoft to create Crestron’s Skype Room System, which brings an HD audio video experience to small and midsize meeting rooms and spaces, as well as conference rooms. Work like you’re in one place; quickly and easily join meetings, make phone calls, instantly share content in room and remotely. […]

wePresent announced today a firmware upgrade to their wireless presentation devices which will allows support of Apple iOS 10, optimizes them for macOS Sierra, and provides a number of device-side optimizations and behind-the-scenes changes meant to improve the wePresent user experience for everyone. The new firmware is available immediately from the wePresent website, or by […]

Apogee Electronics just launched their new Element Series — three Thunderbolt audio I/O boxes for Mac — Element 24, Element 46 and Element 88 (each with a different number of analog and digital I/O). The Element series uses Apogee’s Thunderbolt driver for 1.41ms round-trip latency when using Logic Pro X. As an added element, the […]

SVS just launched their new Prime Elevation Speaker line — an interesting line where there is no sideways or upside down. The speaker is spec’d to adapt to oddly shaped rooms, high ceilings and less than perfect placement locations for all the other speakers in a home theater as well. Using an angled front baffle […]

Waves Audio announces the introduction of SoundGrid Connect, a feature of the SoundGrid driver. With SoundGrid Connect, users can connect any ASIO/Core Audio-compatible audio interface to SoundGrid technology and dramatically boost the capacity of their system – run hundreds of plugins simultaneously, stream audio, record and mix from multiple computers and DAWs at the same […]

Optoma today introduced its newest 1080p 1-chip DLP in the form of the GT5500, an ultra short throw projector that they are aiming at gaming, entertainment and sports rooms in a house. The 0.25:1 ultra short throw GT5500 features a 25,000:1 contrast ratio and a 100-inch diagonal image from just 13 inches away. Spec’d at […]

PreSonus is now shipping two new StudioLive RML-series models that offer line-level inputs, in addition to the XLR mic inputs found in the RM series. Designed for live-sound mixing and studio recording, StudioLive RML16AI and RML32AI mixers provide 32 internal channels and 25 buses, a 52×34 FireWire 800 recording interface, AVB Ethernet networking, and Fat […]

Datapath has launched a new line of video wall controllers called iolite designed specifically for small- to medium-scale walls. The iolite systems are small and designed to fit into retail, corporate reception and boardroom environments and sit behind the monitor or on a mount. The iolite systems can be combined with up to six of […]

PureLink introduced today two new transmitters and a new receiver to their PureStream line of modular IP video extenders, now providing DVI and VGA connectivity. The VIP-200 series extends HD video, audio, USB/KVM, RS232 and matrix switching capabilities to IP networks for distances up to 590 feet, using PureLink’s proprietary codec, PureStreamX. The Tx has […]

The Kramer KW-14 is a pre-associated (pre-programmed to match) HDMI transmitter/receiver pair for short-range wireless AV distribution for presentation and multimedia environments such as meeting rooms, event spaces and classrooms. The KW-14T and KW-14R are a high-definition, wireless, HDMI transmitter/receiver pair for indoor use. Up to four KW-14R receivers can receive from one KW-14T transmitter […]

TURBOSOUND has announced two further models to its FLASHLINE MONITORS range. Designed primarily as stage monitors, the FLASHLINE MONITORS also accommodate a wide range of portable speech and music sound reinforcement applications. The two new models, the TFX122M-AN and TFX152M-AN guarantee TURBOSOUND quality musical reproduction at an affordable entry level price point, making TURBOSOUND FLASHLINE […]

Chief is now offering three new SurgeX solutions designed to safeguard digital displays. SurgeX FlatPak and MultiPak solutions are the premier power protection choice to safeguard digital displays and projectors from the dangers associated with electrical transients. Their multi-stage technology is superior to the single-stage MOV circuitry found in conventional surge protectors and is instrumental […]

Prysm announced Guest Mode, a new feature within the Prysm Application Suite that enables Prysm customers to add outside participants, such as potential customers, partners or contractors, to a Prysm Visual Workplace meeting, contributing to a more collaborative relationship that can immediately improve partnership productivity and lead to additional revenue potential. Prysm Visual Workplace offers […]

On Friday, September 23, Almo Professional A/V is bringing its E4 AV Tour to Boston, Mass. for an action-packed day of InfoComm CTS-accredited courses, hands-on workshops and an expansive array of exciting new product demonstrations. “E4 Boston will include the most new products we’ve ever shown in our exhibit hall at one time,” said Melody […]

InfoComm International has released the 2016 Global Pro-AV Distribution Channel and Trends Report. This new report explores the ways pro-AV products and services move through the market — from manufacturer to end-user organization – and identifies factors that influence the various channels. It also includes market forecasts through 2017. InfoComm engaged Lewis Research to conduct […]

Delvcam has introduced their next generation 7-inch DELV-HD7 HMDI/VGA reference monitor for live-events. The DELV-HD7 7-inch monitor features HDMI, VGA, dual composite video and audio inputs, supporting resolutions up to 1920×1440 with an 800:1 contrast and 16:9 aspect ratio. The monitor includes an accessory package comprised of HDMI, VGA, and audio cables, a full-function IR […]

Sony announced today the addition of four new audio-video receivers to join their current ES flagship model, the STR-ZA5000ES. The STR-ZA3100ES, STR-ZA2100ES, and STR-ZA1100ES were designed specifically to meet the needs of custom installers. All of these new models, including the new entry-level STR- ZA810ES, support 4K HDR capability and incorporate both Dolby AtmosTM and […]

Today, Sony Electronics is expanding its home theater line-up with the announcement of the VPL-VW675ES, a new, compact native 4K resolution Home Cinema projector supporting the latest 4K standards and compatible with HDR to get the very best out of today’s content. The VPL-VW675ES will be among the industry’s first home cinema projectors to support […]

Fulcrum Acoustic has launched its latest in the form of a line of Cardioid Subwoofers. Fulcrum Cardioid Subwoofers are designed with patent-pending Passive Cardioid Technology to overcome the excessive rear low frequency (LF) radiation that is a major challenge of many loudspeakers. Fulcrum’s Passive Cardioid Technology, first introduced in their FL283 and FLS115 line array […]

CEDIA today affirmed its commitment to workforce development and veterans’ employment. CEDIA’s workforce development initiative seeks to provide a comprehensive solution to one of the most consistently voiced pain points of CEDIA members — lack of a qualified workforce. The new initiative lays the foundation to begin filling the pipeline with skilled home technology professionals. […]

Control4 last week announced integration with Amazon Alexa, the voice service Alexa-enabled devices, including Echo Dot, Amazon Tap and Amazon Fire TV. The new Control4 Smart Home Skill provides homeowners with the convenience of whole-home automation through simple and intuitive voice commands that can activate smart home scenes and control individual devices. Control4 personalizes a […]

Bang & Olufsen announced a new partnership with Origin Acoustics on high-end in-wall and in-ceiling speaker solutions at CEDIA 2016. This partnership extends the Bang & Olufsen acoustic product portfolio of passive in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, providing a multitude of options in terms of both design and performance. The portfolio ranges from speaker solutions for background listening […]

SpeakerCraft, from Core Brands, today expanded its flagship AIM Series 2 family of architectural speakers with the launch of two new in-wall left-center-right (LCR) speakers, the AIM LCR5 FIVE Series 2 and the AIM LCR5 TWO Series 2. Both are available for pre-order starting today. The new AIM LCR5 FIVE Series 2 and AIM LCR5 […]

Expanding its user interface options, ELAN from Core Brands today introduced the gXP12, a new 12-inch touch panel that is compatible with all ELAN systems. The gXP12 has an 11.6” diagonal 16:9 screen offering 1920 x 1080 resolution. With a 5MP camera, the gXP12 is designed for ELAN Intercom. The touch panel provides high-fidelity audio […]

Extron Electronics just announced the immediate availability of the TLP Pro 1720MG and TLP Pro 1720TG, 17ʺ wall mount and tabletop TouchLink Pro touchpanels with capacitive, edge-to-edge glass touchscreens. These 1920×1080 capacitive touchscreens provide a more responsive control surface. As with all TouchLink Pro models, these new, customizable touchpanels feature faster processing and more memory […]

As adoption of home technology increases among consumers, home technology professionals are anticipating a strong year in 2016, according to a new report issued today by CEDIA at its annual trade show, the global showcase of the biggest thinking, innovations and connections in home technology. Each year CEDIA conducts its Size and Scope of the […]

Panamax by Core Brands featured a full-featured, vertically mounted, IP-enabled power conditioner at CEDIA 2016. The VT4315-PRO features Panamax’s Protect-or-Disconnect surge protection and Automatic Voltage Monitoring (AVM) over/under voltage protection, plus Linear Filtering for best performance of protected equipment. Additionally, Gigabit-ready and high-bandwidth coaxial signal-side protection are on board to safeguard from lightning damage that […]

LG Electronics USA today introduced its newest flagship model in the form of a 77″ OLED TV. Unveiled at CEDIA 2016, the new 77-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (OLED77G6P) carries a suggested price of $19,999. The 77-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED TV will be supported by the new LG SIGNATURE CONCIERGE service, an exclusive one-on-one […]

ELAN, from Core Brands, today announced the UHD UltraMatrix line of HDMI/Audio switchers with 4K compatibility. The UHD UltraMatrix line is updated to include a 4K HDR Solution, which supports HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2, 300MHz formats, as well as 4K @ 24Hz, 4:4:4, 8bpc = 297MHz, 4K @ 24Hz, 4:2:2, 12bpc = 297MHz, 4K @ […]

Core Brands today announced that it is finally taking orders on the SpeakerCraft AIM Series 2 ATX100, its in-wall height speaker designed specifically for Dolby Atmos and other object-based sound formats. The SpeakerCraft ATX100 reflects sound off the ceiling to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. The ATX100 is the architectural […]

DALLAS (September 15, 2016) – At this week’s CEDIA Expo 2016, Yamaha is introducing a slew of products for the custom installation audience that showcase the company’s extremely versatile and powerful MusicCast multiroom audio ecosystem. MusicCast is a new way to bring music to every room by offering a multitude of products that can interact […]