AtlasIED announced it has released a new software update for its Atmosphere audio processing and control platform and products featuring multiple enhancements. The company will demonstrate the Atmosphere features along with the company’s loudspeaker series, the Aimline series of column arrays, the AtlasIED IsoFlare point source loudspeakers and the AS Series of all-weather, surface-mount loudspeakers. […]

AtlasIED just announced a significant equity stake in German loudspeaker manufacturer Aimline. The investment brings the Aimline products into the AtlasIED product portfolio. Simultaneously, AtlasIED introduced the Aimline Series of loudspeakers, ALXD and ALXP, which are digitally steerable and passive column array loudspeakers. AtlasIED’s new Aimline Series ALXD and the ALXP column loudspeakers are designed […]

Usually, Disney is very secretive with the new tech it develops but, in this case, it wants brands to make it better, faster and start integrating with it in real-life VR environments. It’s called HoloTile. So, here’s the scenario … You develop a VR or XR game — one where the players wear either a […]

PhaseTech announced custom length and color Variable Length Soundbars (VLS) – VLS70-LCR for TVs 60” to 70”, and VLS100-LCR for TVs 75” to 100”. These made-to-order 3-channel sound bars are specially crafted to serve as left, center and right speakers using three separate speakers in a complete surround system while aesthetically matching the video display […]

WALL-SMART just launched mounts for a series of industry Wi-Fi access points from Araknis and Netgear. The company says the Universal Access Point Mount is aimed at helping integrators new to the IT segment of AV simplify the transition into new markets and product specification process for builders, architects, designers and technology integrators. Rather than […]

Faradite announced the TAP-5 – ORE 5-gang capacitive touch switch, a unique design using 8mm thick solid brass. The TAP-5 ORE switches integrate with KNX technology and are available in 5 different designs, all integrated with a temperature sensor and aimed at the smart home market. Included in the ETS entry is the option to […]

Legrand AV announced it has passed certification for ISO/IEC 27001:2013, the world’s renowned standard for information security management systems. This certification confirms that Legrand AV achieved the most rigorous international standards for protection and security within the software and firmware used for its connected devices, embedded systems, and IT systems that are created at its […]

Audinate today announced the Dante Pro S1, a “compact and cost-effective” system-on-a-chip (SoC) for professional audio and AV equipment manufacturers to integrate Dante network functionality in low channel count devices. Audinate says Dante Pro S1 represents the latest generation Dante solution from Audinate for OEMs and is designed to meet the evolving security requirements for […]

SAVI announced the release of SAVI 3.4. The latest software update, featuring QoraLux High-Voltage Control Series integration, designed to simplify the traditionally complex realm of 120V and 277V lighting.SAVI 3.4 with QoraLux High-Voltage integration caters to both new constructions and retrofits. Previewed at InfoComm this past June, SAVI’s new QoraLux High-Voltage Lighting Control Series features […]

Blaze Audio just announced the new PowerZone Connect 8-channel Power Amplifiers. Available in 1RU (PowerZone Connect 508 / 1008) and 2RU (PowerZone Connect 4008 / 6008) form factors, these new 8-channel amplifiers can power both conventional low-impedance (508 & 1008: 4Ω to 16Ω / 4008 & 6008: 2Ω to 16Ω) loudspeakers and constant voltage (70V/100V) […]

Tascam announced the second generation of its BD-MP1 professional Blu-ray player. With a feature set and “intuitive” operation, the company says the new BD-MP1MKII is designed for high-end residential and commercial installations, including educational lecture halls, meeting spaces, theatres, dining facilities, retail stores and more. Tascam says the compact, 1U rack-mountable BD-MP1MKII supports a wide […]

Kordz is launching three new products at ISE 2024. All are aimed at making installation by home CE installers quicker and easier. Patch Cords Kordzified with New PRO SlimCat Patch Cord BeltPak: One of the most tedious exercises systems technicians encounter in network cabling projects is the removal and installation of dozens, if not hundreds, […]

Screen Innovations (SI) will demonstrate its durable FlexGlass rear-projection screen technology and screens at ISE 2024 in Stand 2L500 in Hall 2. SI says the FlexGlass “transforms” rear-projection screens with its durable yet bendable surface. It is available in large sizes, up to 30,785 millimeters wide by 2,616 millimeters tall, and boasts a low profile […]

Airzone Control announced integration with the full portfolio of Nest thermostats. The companies say integrating the Airzone Aidoo Pro and Nest smart thermostats (Nest Thermostat and Nest Learning Thermostat) enables bidirectional communication between the Inverter/VRF and mini-split HVAC units that are “soaring in popularity.” Simplified smart thermostats and HVAC units speak different languages. Since Inverter/VRF […]

Every so often I check in on the state of what’s still being called “Smart Home” tech and I find myself coming away with a sense of déjà vu. Or, perhaps more specifically, a sense that “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose,” or “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” […]

Snap One has announced the launch of Control4 Connect & Control4 Assist — the new software and support offerings that “improve end-user experiences while empowering U.S.-based Control4 dealers to provide superior customer service, increase profitability through recurring revenue, and encourage positive long-term client relationships.” “The homes and businesses of today rely on a wide range […]

CEDIA Expo 2023 returned to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, and introduced the inaugural Commercial Integrator Expo 2023, expanding its audience to include fixed installation audiovisual systems professionals and technology managers in commercial markets. The combined events drew a crowd of nearly 13,000 industry professionals and hosted hundreds of exhibitors, sound rooms and […]

Extron is shipping the new DTP3 T 101 D, a one-gang decorator-style transmitter for sending HDMI up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded Cat6A cable. It extends video resolutions up to 4K/60 at 4:4:4 without compression, ensuring optimal image quality. This HDCP 2.3-compliant transmitter includes EDID Minder, a comprehensive EDID management technology for […]

Theory Professional is shipping its sb25aw – a 4-ohm or 70V/100V version of the its sb25 surface mount loudspeaker. The all-aluminum and stainless steel sb25aw is weatherized and offers mounting options for porches, patios, pool decks, backyards, restaurants, bars, hotels, houses of worship, marine and other outdoor speaker applications. The sb25aw incorporates a perforated stainless-steel […]

Waterfall Audio just launched a new line of loudspeakers, the Niagara XT. The new range — three models — in glass with a wooden horn and Nappa leather top. Recently, Waterfall Audio also debuted the new JETSTREAM damping technology, which has been developed to control damping in its range of floor-standing glass loudspeakers, including Niagara, […]

Coined Denver’s “downtown playground,” McGregor Square represents the next generation of urban living. Combined in the lower downtown district, adjacent to Coors Field, are one city block’s worth of retail shops, restaurants, an expansive food plaza, and modern offices, capped off by a 13-story complex of 103 luxury residences. The pinnacle of this high-end residential […]

A new company called OliverIQ debuted this week, offering what it is calling a “Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform.” OliverIQ aims to scale its SHaaS platform offering product support, unlimited online and phone support, in-home assistance and security system monitoring. Homeowners get unlimited technical support calls, as well as access to OliverIQ’s comprehensive […]

Portrait Displays has partnered with Razer to introduce Calman Verified displays in the 2024 generation of Razer Blade gaming laptops. Color plays a “pivotal role in shaping the immersive nature of the gaming experience.” A device that reproduces colors is indispensable for gamers, enabling them to fully appreciate the intricacies and artistic nuances carefully crafted […]

In a landmark achievement, Visionary’s AVN443 H.264 (PacketTV IPTV) encoders complete a decade of service aboard the International Space Station (ISS), playing a pivotal role in the High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) project. This initiative, exceeding all expectations, has brought breathtaking live high-definition video of Earth to over 318 million viewers worldwide. Launched in early […]

ErgoAV announced the addition of Motion Mounts featuring IsoTILT to its lineup of AV products. Incorporating advanced IsoTILT technology, the Motion Mounts feature tool’less tilting and “ensure TV angles remain stable, regardless of the TV’s size or weight.” With three distinct SKUs covering TVs from 39”-98”+, this product line emphasizes easy installation and mobility, even […]

This survey is now closed — keep a lookout for our February 2024 temperature check survey! Welcome to the first Temperature Check Survey of 2024! This month, we’re setting the scene by asking a few questions that gauge your predictions for the AV market. Gary always makes predictions with his Kayye’s Krystal Ball article (coming […]

I haven’t done one of these in a bit: reminiscing about my often surreal experiences working in retail. So here are two unrelated anecdotes I thought about recently for the first time in a long while. At one point, I worked for The Bay. For you Americans, The Bay is Canada’s version of Sears. Except […]

Remember that one guy in your classes who would ask the professor a “question?” I used quotes because their question was always a thinly veiled excuse to expound and fill up the air with their own opinions. I never liked that guy when I was in school. As a result, I try to avoid being […]

Premium Audio Company (PAC) has released a firmware update for its flagship audio video receivers (AVRs) to improve audio playback, functionality and room correction experience. The company says firmware updates will allow users to optimize performance on the Integra DRX-8.4, Onkyo TX-RZ70, Elite VSX-LX805 and Pioneer VSX-LX805 models launched in Spring 2023. PAC says Auro-3D […]

WindowSight says it provides tech that allows you to turn your TV into an art gallery, and now the company has partnered with LG to integrate the platform into its TVs. WindowSight and LG say the companies have joined forces to “amplify the artistic potential” of LG TVs. A new “Nature and Photography” theme featuring […]

The Z-Wave Alliance announced the newly elected Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors, shared updates on the organization’s upcoming core initiatives and announced upcoming 2024 events. Effective today, the updated roster of roles and representatives spanning the connected home and IoT industry is as follows: Chairman of the Board — Avi Rosenthal, bluesalve partners Vice Chairman […]

Dirac announced that Dirac Live Bass Control will be available in several existing and upcoming AV receivers and preamplifiers from Denon and Marantz. In total, seven mid-range and high-end Denon and Marantz units will be able to run Dirac Live Bass Control following an over-the-air software update that will allow customers to purchase a license […]