PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) announced the latest high-profile addition to its ever-growing North American team, with the appointment of Megan Lipinczyk who joins as channel marketing manager. Based in Tampa, and reporting to fellow Floridian and former colleague, Alison Maxson, senior marketing manager at PPDS, the company says Megan has quickly established herself as […]

Exertis Almo has entered a distribution agreement with MicroTouch, a capacitive touch solutions company, due to the growing need for interactive touch displays. As part of the agreement, Exertis Almo now provides MicroTouch’s full range of products, including its brand new 27-inch open frame touch monitors for retail and hospitality use, and new Mach series […]

Mersive Technologies announced three new leadership appointments, including Damian Blazy as chief executive officer, Alan Young as chief product officer, and Joel Carroll as executive vice president of sales. These key positions usher in a “new phase of strategic growth for Mersive and kick off a streamlined product philosophy for Mersive’s Solstice collaboration platform that […]

URC announced the launch of its latest gaming-inspired handheld user interface. The new TDC-5100 combines URC’s legacy of handheld user interfaces with touch screen and hard buttons. Continuing its product innovation plan, URC is launching the TDC-5100 with a gaming-inspired design, hard and digital buttons, and fast processing. This new, combination of touch screen and […]

BirdDog debuted the X120, saying it’s the world’s first Wi-Fi-enabled production PTZ with NDI HX3. The X120 connection options include wireless NDI HX3 over Wi-Fi. Additionally, BirdDog says the X120 can send NDI HX3 over Ethernet, features SDI and HDMI for traditional baseband video workflows, and UVC via USB-C for direct connection to Zoom, Teams, […]

The SRC-1 from Viking Electronics is designed to provide an affordable way to maintain secure control of a building’s entry system. The SRC-1 is installed between the entry phone and the secure phone, and will only operate the relay if the correct activation code is entered, a request to exit (REX) switch or button is […]

Colquhoun Audio Laboratories Limited (CALL) has acquired Magnum Dynalab. The acquisition was completed on March 31, 2023, and all manufacturing, sales, and service for the Magnum Dynalab brand will now be integrated into existing CALL operations that include Axiom Audio and Bryston, LTD in Dwight, Ontario, Canada. “We are excited to add Magnum Dynalab’s legendary […]

Ian Schrager’s, the Public Hotel, located in Manhattan, recently redesigned its rooftop club space, turning it into a fully immersive experience known as the Microclub on The Roof. This newly designed high-profile club, with a 360-degree view of Lower Manhattan, wanted to feature audio/video aspects as a key part of this club’s experience. The initial […]

Samsung Electronics announced that Atlantis The Royal, a new resort from Kerzner International on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, has been outfitted with its industry-leading displays, including The Wall, as well as Samsung Smart Signage displays both indoors and outdoors. Following the 2023 grand opening of what has been dubbed one of the world’s top resorts, guests […]

Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Camera 8.1 update which adds support for vertical aspect ratio video to Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras, allowing users to create cinematic vertical video for platforms such as TikTok. This update adds automatic rotation of the camera’s on-screen HUD and automatically tags files as vertical so they display correctly when imported […]

The 59th Munich Security Conference (MSC) took place in Munich with more than 450 international participants and over 50 events. Rohde & Schwarz provided six of its R&S QPS Walk2000 security scanners, one at each entrance. With more than 20,000 scans, the company contributed to a safe environment for the MSC 2023. The R&S QPS […]

Blackmagic Design announced ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K, a new Ultra HD model of the ATEM Constellation family with 40 x 12G-SDI standards converted inputs with support for standards up to Ultra HD 2160p60. Featuring the same features as the ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD, this new 4K model has 24 x 12G-SDI aux outputs, […]

Waves Audio and Audinate debuted the Waves Cloud MX Audio Mixer with Dante via Audinate’s Dante Connect. Waves Cloud MX is a 100% cloud-based audio mixer, delivering audio, mix control and creative processing capabilities with Waves plug-in integration — in a scalable, broadcast-ready cloud workflow. It offers a broad range of industry-leading audio processing plugins, […]

There’s nothing I hate more than spending time with myself alone on-air, and as Gary was in a meeting for this episode, Megan A. Dutta joins me as my co-host. We keep everyone young by discussing the latest in Ticketmaster drama when it comes to securing tickets to live shows — but we also take […]

The SDVoE Alliance, a nonprofit consortium of technology providers collaborating to standardize the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, announces Summcinfo/Zhongli Intelligent has joined the SDVoE Alliance as an adopting member. Summcinfo/Zhongli Intelligent Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of audio and video products integrating research and development, […]

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays, has announced that Telelogos software has been approved as the very first remote device management solution for the new Philips Tableaux range of Advanced Colour ePaper displays. Philips Tableaux ePaper displays have opened up an exciting new era of digital signage displays, with the innovative series […]

AJA Video Systems revealed Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R, two new transmitter/receiver converters for transporting and controlling low latency, professional quality 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/VESA Dante video and audio to/from 12G-SDI or HDMI 2.0 devices over a 1 GigE Dante AV network. Audio and video streams from the AJA Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R can be easily managed […]

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Tim Troast, VP of technology and product strategy, at Legrand I AV to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. TIM TROAST: As the […]

Voting for the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards is now CLOSED.  Here are the key dates: Voting opens: April 17, 2023 Voting closes: May 24, 2023 Winners announced: June 7, 2023

Audinate, developer of the professional AV-industry leading Dante AV-over-IP solution, today announced the availability of Dante Connect. Dante Connect is a suite of software applications that facilitate cloud-based broadcast production and is a powerful platform for A1s and mixing engineers, combining the familiarity, ease of use and tight synchronization of Dante audio with seamless connectivity […]

Remote working. It has rapidly found its way into the business routine of many. Especially since the COVID-pandemic and the 2020-2021 lockdowns, remote working has become a given in many sectors. So, what about control rooms? Are professionals there allowed to log in from home, or are they expected on-site during working hours? That was […]

Roland’s Professional AV Division announces the VR-6HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer, a “compact all-in-one hub for business livestreaming.” Offering core features from the flagship VR-120HD in a portable format, the VR-6HD is intended for corporate meetings, online sales presentations, worship services and other professional applications. Video switching, audio mixing and LAN/USB streaming encoders are integrated […]

JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, introduces several new entry-level solutions aimed at smaller production teams ― such as houses of worship, college sports broadcasters and local news OTA stations ― at the 2023 NAB Show (Booth C4218). Among these is the new RM-LP5G CONNECTED CAM PTZ Joystick Controller, which will be […]

Audinate, developer of the Dante AV-over-IP solution, has announced the immediate availability of a new API available with Dante Domain Manager 1.5. The API allows service providers, integrators, software developers and OEMs to build Dante control and monitoring into management applications, control hardware, automation scripts, help desk solutions and software-based source switching. The API provides […]

LG Business Solutions USA will introduce a new 8MP diagnostic display at the HIMSS23 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, the influential annual trade show of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. The newest display, model 32HQ713D-B, is the company’s latest high-resolution 8MP diagnostic medical monitor. It combines 1000 nits of brightness with LG’s proprietary […]

Ashly Audio debuted the v1.4 updated version of the FX Series power amplifiers. The FX Series is a range of DSP-equipped amplifiers designed for a “variety of applications.” Complete with a built-in Wireless-Access-Point (WAP) for connection and configuration via Wi-Fi and a web-based software UI, the power amplifiers can blend into smaller spaces while producing […]

Panasonic Connect North America announced the expansion of KAIROS, its live video production and esports platform, to incorporate a new cloud-based solution along with recent hardware and software updates. These enhancements will expand the platform’s ability to support more complex productions by streamlining workflows and giving production professionals “greater flexibility to deliver rich content.” As […]

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Rich Ventura, vice president PDSA, at Sony Electronics. to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. RICH VENTURA: This is a core [value] to Sony. […]

Ashly Audio is showcasing the new MA Amplifier Series at the upcoming 2023 NAMM Show taking place in Anaheim, California. Ashly Audio will feature the MA Series at Booth 14216. MA Series Models The MA Series is the latest addition to the Ashly Audio amplifier lineup, bringing a new approach to the existing power amplifiers. […]

Van Nuys, CA (USA), 22nd March 2023: GLP’s new impression X5 washlight has provided a perfect solution for lighting designer Ben Mansfield when trying to capture the considerable movement of Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid around concert stages. Mansfield, who runs Tourlite Design with brother Josh, has been working with Sigrid since 2018 when she first started […]

VuWall, a technology leader in video wall control systems and unified visualization solutions, is supporting the visualization needs of cyber security service provider Khipu Networks with its TRx Video Wall Management Platform, PAK Video Wall Processing Nodes, and VuStream Encoders. Specified and installed by Clear Visual Communications, VuWall’s unified video wall and visualization solutions allow […]

Shure is pleased to announce it is partnering with Gator, the leading manufacturer of cases and stands, to introduce a collection of high-quality products designed to complement and fit Shure’s iconic microphones and cutting-edge audio equipment. The partnership will include new Shure-branded products developed in collaboration with Gator — a broadcast boom arm, desktop microphone […]