Teacher-Friendly and Future-Ready, BenQ’s RP Series Strengthens the Archdiocese’s Commitment to Providing a 21st-Century Learning Environment COSTA MESA, Calif. — March 30, 2021 — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, is helping schools around the nation incorporate the latest advances in classroom technology to educate and engage in-classroom and remote students without […]

Verizon Business today announced BlueJeans Telehealth, a way for providers and patients to conduct data-driven virtual care conversations. As healthcare organizations look to advance their telehealth practices post-pandemic by extending personalized care into the home, BlueJeans Telehealth gives healthcare providers and their care teams a new way to simply and securely connect with patients remotely. […]

AVer Information announced the launch the DL30, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Auto Tracking Distance Learning Camera. Designed specifically for the K-12 distance learning classroom but can be used in training, houses of worship and UCC spaces, the DL30 boasts advanced AI to automatically detect the teacher’s movement in the classroom, allowing them to focus on […]

If you’ve already been using Google Meet, you know that it’s difficult to find SIP join information on Google Meet meeting invitations as the join information was hidden away under “More joining options.” Google has made it simpler to join Google Meet calls from third-party conferencing systems by giving admins the option to automatically add […]

Bowers & Wilkins just announced the CDA-16; a 16-channel/eight-stereo-zones amplifier in a 1U enclosure that allows you to bridge its Class D stereo amplifier channels to create more mono outputs. The CDA-16 outputs 50 watts to each of its 16 channels in to 8-ohm loads, rising to 100W with 4-ohm speakers. Select the bridging function […]

CrewCom Wireless Intercom Delivers Intuitive and Versatile Communications Solution Right Out-of-the-Box MONROE, LA, MARCH 30, 2021 — When the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) School of Visual and Performing Arts was looking to update its existing wireless intercom system, the task of finding the right equipment was left in the very capable hands of the […]

LOVELAND, Colorado – March 2021 – Home to the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League, the Budweiser Events Center (BEC) at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, Colorado is a 7,200-capacity multipurpose arena that hosts everything from hockey, basketball and indoor football to concerts, rodeo, family shows and more. Less than an hour drive […]

Tucson, AZ, USA – The Victory Worship Center, a multi-campus community church in Arizona, created a special Christmas service for its limited-capacity congregations in December. As a backdrop for the music and sermons, a stage-wide picture window setpiece framed wintery vistas, displayed in ultra-high definition on a 30ft x 10ft LED videowall. Faithfully delivering the […]

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Conference Technologies Inc., selected EngagePHD by Ping HD to power the digital signage network at their latest resort. [ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, MARCH 25, 2021] When it comes to ultimate family vacations, Kalahari Resorts is at the top of the list. From the moment you arrive at any of their four world-class […]

**Note: CTS RUs are not available for webinar or educational session recordings. Collaboration technology is, all of a sudden, everywhere. Once relegated to the meeting room or maybe huddle spaces, it’s now allowing digital signage displays to become wireless sharing monitors. Collaboration technology is making it possible to implement IoT and analytics for both meeting […]

SnapAV has acquired HCA Distributing in Denver and Salt Lake City yesterday. But, financial details of the acquisition aren’t being made public. Trevor Hansen, manager of the SnapAV Volutone business unit said of the acquisition, “We are proud to add HCA to our growing network and be able to serve our partners in these two […]

Sharp NEC Display Solutions announced its upgraded E Series stand-alone large format displays. Designed with corporate, education and indoor digital signage applications in mind, the improved E Series is native 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) resolution with a slim bezel design, giving users the opportunity to share content, whether in small information installations or built-in […]

Written By: Kate Couch and Tony Sprando Whether you’re new to the audiovisual world or an old pro, a glossary of words to help you understand what we’re referencing in our articles and communications with you is a helpful tool. Below is some common audiovisual lingo with its proper definitions. It’s broken up into different […]

BenQ added the CS Series of high-end smart signage displays; available in 65″, 75″ and 86″ models, the native 4K UHD (3,840×2,160) CS Series includes built-in wireless screen-sharing, white boarding and collaboration tools. The CS Series features BenQ’s InstaShare 2 wireless presentation system that allows up to four participants to share their screen, with four […]

RTI announced a major update to its Pro Control line of home control products. The new version 1.6 of the Pro Control Studio wizard-based software now includes a free, single-device ProPanel mobile app license with every R Series or Z Series processor purchased. Available on the Pro Control dealer site, Pro Control Studio guides integrators […]

It’s not new — a company in Netherlands has been working diligently on this for at least 20 years. It is a company you’ll want to hear all about, however, and it is a company all about hearing: Sound Intelligence. The company is a global leader in advanced audio analytics. Based upon original research at […]

Absen has announced the launch of a new LED solution to the North America market, the MR series, aimed at the rental and staging market as well as the virtual studio market. Available in the 4.8 millimeters, the MR series is a high-impact floor display for interactive rental and staging applications including concerts, trade shows […]

BrightSign announced that its hardware is now fully compatible with Adobe Experience Manager Screens. Adobe is the latest in a growing list of the top content management system (CMS) platforms to build in native support for BrightSign media players. Adobe Experience Manager Screens is designed to help organizations connect online and in-venue experiences, transforming digital signage in public […]

Atomos just released Apple ProRes RAW recording from the LUMIX BGH1 with the latest firmware update AtomOS 10.63 for the Ninja V. When combined with the Ninja V the LUMIX BGH1 Box camera is now capable of recording 4K DCI ProRes RAW. Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 is the new Cinema 4K Box style camera recently released, […]

Nortek Control announced an assortment of new integration drivers for ELAN whole-house control solutions. The new drivers continue to expand ELAN system capabilities for dealers who are delivering high-end home and business entertainment, security and control systems. Through the efforts of Nortek Control, other vendors and third-party developers, the following new drivers are now available: […]

Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) has announced the debut of the Omega-16 multi-zone receiver and antenna distribution system. The Omega-16 has four sets of diversity antenna inputs (eight total) and 16 sets of diversity outputs (32 total). Available in both UHF and VHF, the RF bandpass filtering for the UHF unit is at 470-616 MHz, while […]

Audinate’s Dante, basically the de facto standard for digital audio networking, recently reached a milestone with more than 3,000 different products now incorporating Dante for audio-over-IP connectivity. According to research from RH Consulting, 3,034 Dante-enabled devices are available from 361 different manufacturers as of January 2021. The data from RH Consulting indicates Dante is the […]

Audio-Technica just announced the AT-LP60XBT-USB Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable (wireless, USB and analog) with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The new model expands the company’s AT-LP60X Series entry-level turntable lineup. The AT-LP60XBT-USB ($179.00, available March 2021) includes a pre-installed Audio-Technica phono cartridge and a built-in phono preamplifier, plus audio and USB cables, a 45 RPM adapter […]

As businesses and educational institutions prepare for the return to work, meeting rooms and classrooms will see heavy technology investments to support hybrid work and learning. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, State of the Global Video Conferencing Devices Market, Forecast to 2025, finds that by 2025, the number of video conferencing devices, including room-based endpoints, […]

Dynacord’s MXE5 is a 24×24 matrix/communications hub for IP-based peripherals integrated with Dante and AES70-compliant control aimed at fixed installations in stadiums, sports venues, convention, conference and event centers, churches and larger educational facilities. Dynacord just improved the MXE5’s DSP configuration by adding the SONICUE sound system software for control. In addition, MXE5 now features […]

Listen Technologies Corporation has announced ListenTALK 2.0, adding functionality to overcome the challenges that distance, background noise, hearing loss and face coverings pose to communications. The new functionality makes it easier for interpreters using ListenTALK to listen to audio in one language and speak the words in another language without having to carry additional equipment. […]

Electrosonic has appointed Lori Cross as chair of the board to fast-track its expansion strategy. Lori Cross has been a board member for more than ten years and has a deep knowledge of the company, its business and its talents. “I am excited to become Chair for the Electrosonic Group as new opportunities are emerging […]

LG Business Solutions USA has announced two new hospital TVs in the form of a 65- and 15-inch (models 65US772M and 15LS766A respectively) as in-room smart TVs that also support the major UCC platforms. LG hospital TVs have been certified by UL and are compliant with the general UL 60065 Standard (for Audio, Video and […]

SnapAV announced it is now carrying Ring products, including the pro-focused “X Line.” While Ring is a well-known DIY brand, the company has also released the “X Line” of installer-only products with additional features, making them ideal for upselling in custom projects. X Line bundles include additional features like a Ring Protect Lifetime Basic Plan […]

The newest addition to Sony’s switcher family, the XVS-G1, is an entry-level compact live production switcher that includes a new video processing engine, 4K and 1080p support with a modern design. Optimized for live production needs including news, entertainment, sports as well as houses of worship, corporations and educational institutions, the XVS-G1 system is intended […]

Extron announced the availability of the SSP 200 Surround Sound Processor designed for pro AV applications in corporate and commercial environments. This new processor automatically decodes Dolby and DTS formats from HDMI sources to discrete audio outputs. Providing up to ten built-in outputs, plus additional outputs via an EXP port, the SSP 200 provides the […]

By Tom Kehr Almo Pro A/V During the spring E4v, I was asked about my resources. For me, that’s an almost overwhelming question. Yes, I’m a bit of a bookhound, but there are also people, organizations, websites and papers that I’ve found invaluable over the years. Like many of you, I tripped into this whole […]