BrightSign announced its collaboration with Bluefin International, Inc. to deliver a pair of new video wall solutions with integrated digital signage capabilities. The BrightSign Built-In Multi-Screen Displays come in two configurations — a 13.3-inch 3×1 display, and a 15.6-inch 3×1 display. Each of the new Bluefin solutions comes in a 3×1 configuration. The 13.3-inch displays […]

With well over 2,500 preregistered attendees tuning in live last week for the spring 2021 edition of the E4 Evolution (E4v), Almo Professional A/V extended the opportunity to learn and earn AVIXA CTS Renewal Units through the E4v Flex Experience. E4v Flex is a month-long, on-demand opportunity for integrators, end users and tech managers to access […]

Utelogy Corporation has developed a new driver for LEA Professional’s line of professional-grade amplifiers and technologies supporting audio-video system integrators. The new Utelogy driver joins LEA’s CONNECT SERIES of Application Programming Interfaces (API), a professional control ecosystem for third-party amplifier control and monitoring. This combined technology suite gives system integrators access to a diverse range […]

Marshall Electronics just told rAVe the they intend to launch a new 4K version of its NDI PTZ cameras (the CV730-BHN) late Q3 and it will have 30x optical zoom along with NDI, NDI |HX and simultaneous 12GSDI/HDMI 2.0 outputs. Also planned for later this year, Marshall will release its CV620-BI with 20x optical zoom […]

Vivitek has updated the button-solution of its wireless sharing lineup — NovoConnect — called the LauncherPlus. The new LauncherPlus connects to any laptop to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection to all the Wireless Collaboration solutions in Vivitek’s Novo Ecosystem — both Add-On Devices and All-in-One display solutions. The new LauncherPlus is designed with an even […]

Sweden’s Bambuser announces the creation of “In-store Solutions,” a new business unit dedicated to building interactive experiences connecting physical and digital spaces. Bambuser is a software company specializing in interactive live video streaming supporting interactive, shoppable e-commerce experiences for global brands and retailers including Moda Operandi, Farfetch and Samsung. The Company’s primary product, “Live Video […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Jason Tirado Lightware Think about your computer. You have a display, a camera, an Ethernet port, a USB device, a microphone, speakers, power requirements, etc. Now, think about a typical meeting room. The room has a display, a camera, an ethernet port, a USB device, microphone, speakers, power requirements. […]

Yale and August smart locks have integrated DoorBird IP video door station technology. Home owners can connect their smart lock to the smart door station for a seamless “approach to entry” experience. The new integration works with the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, any August Smart Lock with a Wi-Fi Connect, and the Yale Assure Locks […]

Situated within Kraków, Poland, the Józef Piłsudski Cracovia Municipal Stadium is home to KS Cracovia, one of the oldest and most successful Polish football clubs. KS Cracovia has been recognized as a five-time Polish champion and winner of the Polish Cup and the Polish SuperCup. Initially constructed in 1912, the Cracovia Stadium was rebuilt in 2010 and hosted […]

Barco has provided projection technology for a new immersive art center, Infinity des Lumières, in Dubai (UAE). The new digital art center will allow visitors and residents of the UAE to discover a novel approach to experiencing art. The first set of digital immersive shows, starting in 2021, will focus on the masterpieces of coveted […]

If you’ve been considering Epiphan, consider this instead: a company called Quicklink just debuted an all-in-one hybrid production streaming switcher, the STS410, packed with both live and on-line virtual conference features including waiting/green rooms for multiple participants, automatic cloud mix-minus, the ability to stream to multiple concurrent services such as Facebook, YouTube and Vimeo Live […]

Denon added Trip Randall as the brand’s new president. The addition is a step in Denon’s plan to revitalize marketing, boost direct-to-consumer sales, bolster existing sales channels and introduce new products. Randall brings more than two decades’ worth of experience at Nike, where he drove the company’s nascent e-commerce strategy and led Nike’s Running business. […]

During End User Day of LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 in February (in partnership with HETMA), I enjoyed listening to end users speak about AV security. It was particularly interesting to me since I had just written a blog on how the SolarWinds hack should serve as a lesson to the AV industry. I was tweeting a […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST  By Phil Langley Senior Vice President, Global Pro AV and UCC WESCO and Anixter Professional audiovideo and its role within information communications and technology (ICT) is the bridge that has been connecting the virtual and onsite worlds for businesses, schools and communities over the past year. It’s easy to imagine […]

Hybrid. It’s a two-syllable word that seems like it would be easy to define, but it’s actually not. The hybrid workplace is defined as one in which by default, a percentage of employees are remote while the rest are in person. If you’re watching any of the studies out there, its obvious that the five-day, […]

PK SOUND has released an installation-focused iteration of Trinity, its new flagship large-format line array element in an all-black enclosures. Trinity Install’s SPL can be controlled with variable coverage in both the vertical and horizontal planes. Intelligibility is improved by directing the system’s energy away from reflective surfaces as coverage is adjusted to meet the […]

Combining the power of programmatic advertising with interactive experiences, including face and motion detection, AR, and livestreaming, GOTIGER is a new signage management platform that is claiming to simplify the buying, selling, and management of Digital Out-Of-Home media for media owners and advertisers. Launching today, GOTIGER is a cloud-based platform developed by Tiger Party, a […]

Applied Electronics Limited, an intelligent and flexible workspace management platform that connects users to their workspaces. As the national reseller of New Wave Workspace solutions in Canada, and as part of the global audio visual and unified communications technology deployment giant, GPA, Applied Electronics is well-positioned and equipped to meet the intensifying demand for safe […]

MAXHUB just announced the BM21 Conference Speakerphone for UCC. At just under 5 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches high, the MAXHUB BM21 has a 16-foot pickup radius using a 360-degree omnidirectional mic system and is designed to be placed in the middle of the conference room table. With the ability to connect via Bluetooth, […]

On Tuesday and Wednesday, we brought you live coverage of the Almo Pro A/V spring 2021 E4v virtual show experience (day one here; day two here). This time around, we were excited about some new additions and features, like a networking widget in the rAVe LAVNCH VTS platform that allowed attendees to connect together in […]

On Tuesday, we brought you live coverage on day one of Almo Professional A/V’s spring 2021 E4v. Wednesday, we were back for what Almo promised would be a very exciting day two. Spring 2021 E4v Lineup (March 10): The Reimagined Workplace: The Role of Existing and Emerging Technology (Pete “TEC MAN” Coman, PTS — People […]

Integrated Systems Events (and its co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA) has announced ISE Live & Online, a series of local events in Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam and London — which will be supported by a digital offering via CISCO. This series of events will take place of the traditional in-person large trade show format. Integrated Systems Events […]

Premier Mounts just added to its Convergent line of products. The LG-LSA is the first dvLED mount of its kind for the LG LSAA and LSAB Series. Convergent is Premier Mounts’ line of narrow-pixel-pitch direct-view LED mounts engineered for perfect x-y-z plane alignment and unlimited modular scalability. The lightweight design of the LG-LSA makes it […]

Legrand | AV announced that the new Chief Koncīs Series of monitor arm mounts are now shipping. The series is available in single- and dual-monitor configurations. Available with silver and black finishes, Koncīs Series mounts are equipped with premium gas springs for height adjustment. For effortless monitor tilting, the units feature patented Centris Extreme Tilt […]

Da-Lite announced that its optional Agility Battery Motor for the new Tensioned Designer Contour Electrol and Designer Contour Electrol ceiling- or wall-mounted electric screens is now shipping. Available in diagonals up to 110 inches in the 16:9 HDTV format and 113 inches in the 16:10 wide format, this motor option is ideal for retrofit installations […]

ATEN Technology today announced the launch of its $121, 2-Port USB 4K HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Remote Port Selector (CS22H). The CS22H handles up to 4,096×2,160 resolutions (4K DCA) signals, via HDMI, has two USB 2.0 ports as well as audio and mic ports and is aimed at video production, graphic designers, CAD engineers, […]

NowSignage‘s CMS has been added as a BrightSign BSN.cloud Integrated Partner. The BSN.cloud platform is a free subscription included with every BrightSign device that allows users to remotely manage their BrightSign device and to install the NowSignage digital signage CMS application. NowSignage already has a compatible application for BrightSign that is deployed across many industry […]

Like many other sectors, the consumer electronics market has also been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The surge in global demand for PCs quelled the pandemic’s negative effect on consumer electronics spending, which still slipped to $1.02 trillion in 2020, globally — down from $1.2 trillion in 2019. According to data presented by StockApps.com, global […]

Last year, AV/IT distributor Almo Professional A/V pulled together a top-rate virtual experience for resellers and tech managers. E4v is a digital version of Almo’s in-person E4: a regional, industry-education-focused show that typically features Almo vendors and their offerings. This week’s event, the spring E4v (“v” for “virtual”), marked Almo’s third full E4v Evolution, the […]

PreSonus is shipping Studio One 5 Professional version 5.2, the second feature update to its digital audio workstation software for macOS and Windows. Version 5.2 adds more than 30 new features and improvements, many of which are based on user requests, including major new features for composers and performers. Studio One 5.2’s new Sound Variations […]

Marshall Electronics and MXL Microphones just added a virtual education kit. Since the classroom has gone virtual, Marshall and MXL have reintroduced a range of cameras and microphones for remote use. These include the Marshall CV503-U3 camera and MXL’s AC-44 microphone. These products provide seamless connection, functionality and are simple plug-and-play solutions. Just plug in […]

DMF Lighting launched a purchasing portal exclusive to the CI channel. The portal features the ability to order complete lighting kits, housing, modules and trim without ever looking at a product number. The integrator simply selects the type of application, the lighting source features, the preferred visual aesthetic of the trim, and the quantity. The […]