K-array owner and designer Alex Tatini returned to the city that never sleeps to catch up with Pro Audio Maestro Lou Mannarino from L&M Sound & Light who approached K-array to create a unique sound for the celebrated ‘Pixar in Concert’ show by the Lincoln Center New York Philharmonic. Pixar Studios has brought an astonishing […]

San Francisco, Calif. – July 8, 2014 – With the understanding that no other loudspeaker manufacturer in the world can rightfully claim the title of “The Choice of Professionals”, Digital Home Suppliers is happy to announce a new partnership with legendary speaker manufacturer M&K Sound to become the exclusive distributor of M&K Sound products in […]

Crayon manufacturer Crayola looked to create an experience called Art Alive! at its Crayola Experience Center that allowed users to draw a picture on an iPad, pick an effect for the picture and then project it to a nearby wall in real time. Users could then step up and interact with their pictures via gesture. […]

IRVINE, Calif. (July 8, 2014)—Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. was presented the 2014 Bronze Stevie® Award within the Corporate Video category during the 12th annual American Business Awards in Chicago last month. The leading managed print services (MPS) provider and content management solutions innovator secured the award in recognition of its informative and creative corporate […]

SpectraCal, Inc. and color technology company X-Rite, Inc. have partnered to introduce a software/hardware package that makes calibrating and matching select Panasonic professional displays faster and more intuitive for video walls and digital signage. The CalMAN for Panasonic package provides automated calibrations for select Panasonic displays, including the new Panasonic LFV series for multi-panel video […]

By Ken Park DisplaySearch The recent announcement by Samsung SDI that it will end plasma display panel (PDP) manufacturing this year also speculated that LG Electronics will shut its PDP business due to low demand, which would leave COC (Changhong) as the sole remaining plasma TV manufacturer. Earlier this year, NPD DisplaySearch predicted the demise […]

San Diego, CA (July 8, 2014) – Sound Image, premier audio provider for acts such as Tom Petty, Brian Setzer, Jimmy Buffett, Taylor Swift, and John Legend, have recently upgraded their inventory with the addition of a VUE Audiotechnik al-4 Subcompact Line Array System and hs-25 ACM powered subwoofers. Sound Image is commissioning their new […]

CONCORD, CA, USA – July 8, 2014 — D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, announced today that Paradigm has renewed their participation in the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP) program. Now, D-Tools SIX users will continue to enjoy immediate, free access to the entire database of Paradigm’s high-value speakers with the signature […]

New York, NY (July 8, 2014) – Trans-Lux Corporation (TNLX) President and CEO J.M. Allain announced today that the company has entered into a broad ranged exclusive collaboration with Retop Industrial (Hong Kong) Limited (“Retop”). Retop is the industry’s leading manufacturer of LED large screen systems and lighting products with an existing customer base that […]

Ultimately, following a large show like InfoComm, we provide you with all sorts of lists. One of those lists will be our Best of InfoComm products and companies sometime later this month. In the meantime, one of our bloggers has his own list of top 10 at InfoComm. Listen to this podcast so you’ll know […]

Paul Williams, Vice President of security and communication products at Control4, speaks with Johnny about home automation, control, automation, the difference between the two, and how technology/automation is in demand and more available at a more affordable price range. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider.

Practically everyone now offers a collaboration solution was the clear take away from my recent visit to InfoComm 2014. From telecons to document sharing; from video calling to video conferencing; solutions in all shapes and sizes could be had. I met with a number of companies at InfoComm and learned about many solutions, but clearly […]

Chief’s Extra-Large Fusion Mobile Cart was designed for extra-large and touch panel displays — including the SMART 8000 series — from 55″ to more than 100″ and up to 300 pounds (136 kg). It has space for internal storage, including hardware to vertically mount 2 RUs worth of AV gear. The Extra-Large Fusion Video Conferencing […]

Triad Speakers today announced the addition of both an InRoom and OnWall Bronze to its SlimSub line. Standing upright, the compact InRoom Bronze SlimSub is just 4.3 inches deep, taking up almost no floor space.  When laid down (requiring just 5.1 inches of height clearance), the speaker becomes a down-firing subwoofer that can be hidden […]

Christie is expanding its line of high brightness tiled displays with the introduction of the Christie Velvet line of built-to-order, high resolution indoor LED panels. Marketed as seamless to integrate and available in various pixel pitches, Christie’s LED tiles are aimed at indoor applications such as retail, casinos, museums, corporate lobbies and control room environments, […]

Mackie is shipping the re-designed SRM450 and SRM350 High-Definition Portable Powered Loudspeakers. Both are 1000-watt amp platform designs and feature some custom audio tools that Mackie says simplify setup and produce results not found in any other speakers at this price. Choose between four application-specific speaker modes, each re-voicing the SRM to sound its best […]

Engagement is the coin of the realm for marketing and communication. For shopper, patron, traveler, staff or students, it is a strategic, tactical and operational imperative. The alternative is hit-and-miss or opportunistic, luck-of-the-draw marketing. Engagement means that: Targeted audiences of people with buying or decision-making authority or significant influence are noticing the message. They are […]

By Paul Flanigan Digital Screenmedia Association We need to get this together Last week I had the opportunity to speak in Seattle at the Future Stores conference. It was an event focused around understanding the consumer through an analytic microscope. I spoke about the Connected Consumer, bringing the worlds of mobile and digital signage together […]

The heart and soul of iPoint Control are the project management and work order systems. And, as most off the shelf solutions don’t work for the custom AV industry, do yourself a favor and spend a few minutes on their website to learn how to use it. We played around with the software for much […]

HARMAN’s Crown Audio has announced its DCi Network Display Amplifiers are the first professional audio endpoints to receive AVnu certification for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) interoperability from the AVnu Alliance, the professional audio industry’s organization dedicated to driving open, standards-based AV networking through the certification of AVB products for interoperability. Crown’s flagship DCi Network Series […]

Did you miss something last week? Well, we have gathered some of the past week’s most important news stories so you can catch up. Each week we post the Weekly Wrap-Up featuring the stories we think you can’t afford to miss. This week we are featuring a post from Mark Coxon about AMX and Harman, […]

As I sit down to write this column for July, I expected to be overflowing with excitement and interest from InfoComm. I am on a bit of an InfoComm hiatus, having not attended for three years. Yet, I am struck that there does not seem to be any HUGE news out of the show this […]

The NSCA Board of Directors has elected new officers to their executive committee, who will assume their roles today. Michael Hester, NSCA treasurer and managing partner for Beacon Communications, was elected as the new president of the NSCA Board of Directors. Hester takes over for Ingolf de Jong, president and principal partner of General Communications, […]

Sonance just became the best company to get in-wall subs from with an innovative solution called Discreet Opening System (DOS). Part of the company’s Architectural Series, Architectural Series Discreet Opening System delivers audio via a revolutionary system approach to distributed audio. The finished product exactly matches the footprint of small aperture down lights in a […]

Middle Atlantic Products is expanding its C5 Series Credenza offering to address the latest trends in commercial interior design. With new styles, furniture finishes and options that reflect current design trends, the C5 Series was enhanced to help AV integrators work with the architect and design community to better integrate technology in modern spaces. The […]

Kramer’s FC-21ETH, FC-22ETH and FC-24ETH are bidirectional hardware and software interface systems that enable control of RS232 and/or RS485 controllable machines via an Ethernet LAN. These products give installers the ability to implement simultaneous control over several AV devices (the number depends on exact model) spread throughout an installation by offering bidirectional Ethernet to serial […]

AmpliVox Sound Systems just introduced a new two-module configuration of its Line Array Soundbar system, a two-piece design of the Duo Tandem Line Array Soundbar. Presenters can both position the rack-mounted speaker module of the system to face the audience and also position the amplifier module with its controls at the presenter’s fingertips. AmpliVox designed […]

Martin Audio calls its new DD12 a multi-purpose two-way loudspeaker system. It combines onboard networking, DSP and Class D amplification with transducers and Differential Dispersion horn technology. (Differential Dispersion technology, the company claims, delivers more consistent audience coverage than systems with X° x  Y° horns, providing more throw to the rear to distribute sound evenly […]

Extron’s new MLC Plus 84 D is a two-gang Ethernet controller is used for controlling common AV functions such as power, input switching, and volume. As part of the new MediaLink Plus Series, it is designed with more powerful features, enhanced security and Ethernet control. It has 11 backlit soft touch buttons and a variety […]

Chief has redesigned above-ceiling boxes to help installers by eliminating common problems encountered on the job. Installer feedback led Chief engineers to design a better storage box to remove the need for frustrating swing down doors that can get in the way during installation and servicing. The boxes include an industry-first drop-down feature that lowers […]

Anaheim, California (June 30, 2014) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the MLC Plus 84 D. This easy-to-use, two-gang Ethernet controller is used for controlling common AV functions such as power, input switching, and volume. As part of the new MediaLink Plus Series, it is designed with more powerful features, enhanced security, and Ethernet control. It has 11 […]

Almo Pro A/V is now the first U.S. AV distributor to offer Listen Technologies’ full line of core Assistive Listening Systems, including RF and IR technologies. These products were created specifically to provide an enhanced personal audio experience due to hearing loss or the ambient acoustic environment. As part of the new distribution relationship, Almo […]