Vanco just introduced the EVSW4K41 Evolution 4K 4×1 multiformat collaboration switcher. The EVSW4K41 allows seamless switching from multiple wired or wireless presenters to one display. Miracast and Airplay allow users to cast wirelessly from BYOD computers, tablets and mobile devices to the display. In addition to wireless input, the EVSW4K41 features two HDMI inputs and a […]

In probably the biggest announcement of 2022, Yamaha is joining the SDVoE Alliance, a consortium of technology providers collaborating to standardize the adoption of AV-over-IP via 10G in professional AV environments. Yamaha is a player in the UCC segment of the market of AV and in corporate, retail and hospitality industries. “We are pleased to […]

Vaddio announced its new IntelliSHOT-M ePTZ camera specifically engineered and certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms. The IntelliSHOT-M claims to guarantee a consistent, repeatable and high-quality Teams experience. Like the IntelliSHOT ePTZ camera released last year, the IntelliSHOT-M features 30x zoom with 70.2-degree field of view and is equipped with Vaddio’s advanced IntelliFrame technology, the only […]

Yes, we suffer from more than just Zoom fatigue. The ProAV industry also suffers from “would-be-Zoom fatigue.” The weariness that comes with hearing about another contender that hopes to knock out remote work incumbents like Zoom and Teams. Yet, Switchboard comes with more spark. Spark Capital, that is. Switchboard raised $13.8 million backed by Spark […]

Our hosts are back! Today, Director of Marketing Emily Dean joins Managing Editor Steph Beckett for another day of rePLAY InfoComm 2022. They met with AV professionals and guests to discuss their perspectives on the show. A Few Favorite Products “I was honestly impressed with all the UCC solutions in general. Plus, I’m a big […]

We, the ProAV people, know better than anyone that video communication has been around a long time. The first official video call was in 1958. I remember working to help corporations define a return on investment for the videoconferencing infrastructure. They had an automatic message for every travel request. For example, “Could this meeting be […]

Atlona debuted Captivate AT-CAP-FC110, an ePTZ (electronic pan-tilt-zoom) camera for UCC, distance learning as well as huddle rooms and small to medium-sized meeting spaces. The CAP-FC110 is the second product in Atlona’s new Captivate family of “high-performance video conferencing solutions, joining the AT-CAP-SP100 speakerphone in enabling unified communications (UC) experiences.” Universal PC and Mac compatibility […]

rePLAY InfoComm 2022 kicked off today, and we have an exciting recap of Day One for you! We had a great time in Las Vegas gathering content (over 1,100 videos and over 12,000 photos) on the show floor that we will be showcasing over the next three days during our InfoComm rewind. Day one started […]

Poly published a new report called “The Journey to Hybrid Working: Six Things for US Companies to Consider,” in partnership with workplace research platform WORKTECH Academy. The report draws on recent research into the needs and preferences of U.S. workers and explores six considerations for US companies to further navigate hybrid working. Hybrid work is […]

LG Business Solutions USA has introduced the LG ProBeam BU53PST, a 4K UHD short-throw laser projector with 5000 ANSI lumens brightness. It offers a throw ratio that’s more than 25% shorter than LG’s other ProBeam projectors. The ProBeam BU53PST also offers a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio, HDR10 processing and has 12-point edge adjustment. Dual 5-watt speakers […]

Vanco International today unveiled an all-in-one video collaboration product, the PulseAudio Collaboration Video Bar (PA-CVB1). The PA-CVB1 has a modern soundbar form factor, a built-in six-ray beamforming microphone and a 4K ePTZ camera embedded in its center. The PA-CVB1’s camera is equipped with smart framing, which automatically adjusts to frame participants; auto-tracking to automatically follow […]

At InfoComm 2022, Crestron Electronics debuted the Sightline room experience, which is designed to address meeting equity problems in meetings. Sightline assembles the core platforms of Crestron, including Crestron Flex digital workplace technologies, DigitalMedia content distribution and control and management. Inside the Crestron Sightline, speakers are actively tracked and framed, and multiple displays offer improved […]

VOD Visual just debuted a 0.7mm pixel pitch dvLED display at Infocomm 2022. Part of VOD’s VIVID range of products and in a 62” Full HD (1080p) form-factor, it’s spec’d at 1200 nits brightness and a Rec.709 wide color gamut and has a matte black backing. The VIVID is available in 0.7mm, 1mm, 1.25mm and […]

Shure has announced that microphones from its Stem Ecosystem, Stem Wall, Table and Hub, have received full certification with the Barco ClickShare Conference room system. Stem Ceiling is also compatible with the Barco solution. With this certification, Shure and Barco have partnered to make it even easier for users to seamlessly turn any “Bring Your […]

DTEN debuted Inclusiview this week at InfoComm 2022. Created to better capture and present participants in small meeting rooms, DTEN Inclusiview leverages AI to deliver an unprecedented face-to-face experience via the DTEN ME Pro. DTEN Inclusiview works exclusively with the all-in-one DTEN ME Pro. With the device’s smart three-camera array, DTEN Inclusiview utilizes both auto-framing […]

PPDS, or Philips, is showcasing its latest range of remodeled and updated 4K Philips B-Line Business TVs at InfoComm 2022. Available in new 43” and 55” sizes and designed for entertainment, collaboration and content scheduling, the Philips B-Line is designed as a signage solution for food and beverage (bars, restaurants, kiosks) as well as corporate […]

LG Business Solutions USA has unveiled a new video wall solution using 54-inch bezel-free LED Bloc displays that the company says simplify installation and open up new design possibilities. The new LSAC series direct-view LED (dvLED) cabinets are designed to allow integrators to use existing VESA mounting hardware from previous LCD installations. Introduced at InfoComm […]

We are excited to announce the winners of our 11th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Our awards are different from ANY other industry awards. First of all, the votes and nominations come from the AV community — we don’t believe in pay for play. We believe in winning because of a good old-fashioned popular vote — […]

Roland introduced an interesting broadcast-from-home solution fro Zoom and Teams users at InfoComm 2022: UVC-02 Web Presentation Dock: The UVC-02 Web Presentation Dock helps users bridge that gap, providing a simple and affordable solution to level up virtual presentations with better quality audio/visual gear and more control. The compact UVC-02 is a desktop control hub […]

LG Business Solutions USA introduced the company’s first multipurpose customer service robot, the LG CLOi GuideBot, which is designed to provide wayfinding, enhanced security, advertising opportunities and valuable data on interaction times and usage. The robot’s friendly digital face, responsive voice activation and two large touch screens are designed to revolutionize the customer experience virtually […]

Roland revealed something that does wireless multicamera streaming using mobile devices. It’s a kit that includes an AeroCaster VRC-01hardware control surface and audio interface, the AeroCaster LIVE app for iPad and the AeroCaster Camera app for iOS and Android mobile devices. Leveraging the mobility of wireless connectivity, AeroCaster opens up a new world of creative […]

Leon is showcasing at InfoComm 2022 several products exhibiting a unique blend of art, design, and audio technology. Able to be customized with a range of creative finish and color options, Leon’s design-forward commercial audio line provides AV integrators with innovative solutions that look as good as they perform. Tonecase FIT Universal for Bose and Logitech Videoconferencing […]

AVer Information is at InfoComm with some new and some recently introduced products aimed at classrooms and other UCC meeting spaces. Here they are: The VB342 Pro is a versatile, all-in-one PTZ Technology USB video bar. The VB342 Pro is AVer’s premier, all-in-one video bar for midsize meeting rooms equipped with cutting-edge features like Smart Gallery, SmartSpeaker, Gesture Control and […]

Panasonic Connect North America today announced several UCC-focused solutions to its professional audiovisual (AV) portfolio to create interactive experiences for students, educators and professionals across in-person and remote environments. These include: WX-SR202DN two-channel Dante and WX-SR204DN four-channel Dante Digital Wireless Microphone Receivers: Building on Panasonic’s digital wireless microphone ecosystem, two Dante-enabled additions are added to its wireless […]

Vaddio just expanded its AV-over-IP EasyIP ecosystem featuring Dante networked audio with three new audio solutions that will be on display in the Legrand | AV booth W903 at InfoComm 2022. Through its partnership with Audinate, Vaddio has developed products that easily integrate into new or existing systems and deliver high-quality audio. The new offerings include EasyIP Ceiling Speaker D, […]

MSolutions announced a remote USB powering option for its new 4K Ultra HD USB camera, all-in-one 4K soundbar and third-party PTZ camera systems. MSolutions will also unveil a new USB module for its MSTestPro AV tester that will help installers verify USB cable and signal integrity. MSolutions’ new remote powering option was developed to simplify […]

Crestron announced the new Crestron Flex Phones for Microsoft Teams. The Crestron Flex Phones for Microsoft Teams Display provide a dedicated conferencing companion for Microsoft Teams-based collaboration that gives access to channels, chats, files, calendars and all other Microsoft Teams features. The Microsoft Teams Displays also communicate individual and device status across team personnel and […]

Nureva announced the extension of its device management platform to include remote monitoring of third-party cameras. This new functionality in Nureva Console allows IT managers to monitor both the status of its Nureva audio devices and third-party cameras from a single cloud-based platform, to ensure the devices are functioning properly in their meeting rooms and […]

Epson will show its new 3-chip, 3LCD laser projection solutions at InfoComm 2022 in booth #N2331, including the world’s smallest and lightest 20,000-lumen and 10,000-lumen laser projectors. Shown for the first time in the U.S., Epson shows its new ultra-compact 13,000, 16,000 and 20,000 lumen projectors, including the EB-PU2220B and EB-PU2120W projectors which are 60% […]

Salamander Designs announced the addition of several additional products to the growing list of Salamander Designs’ products that have been designated “Designed for Surface” by Microsoft. Additions to the group include the Salamander Wall Stands, Mobile Carts and Mounting Adapter Kit that support the 85-inch Microsoft Surface Hub 2S. Also included is a new Salamander […]

PTZOptics and the MIDI Association today announce a new frontier for MIDI control. In a joint project, rapidly executed over the past six weeks, they are bringing fully configurable MIDI control to the award-winning line of PTZOptics robotic cameras. Starting with the PTZOptics 12X-NDI and SDI cameras, PTZOptics will roll out direct MIDI control to their current generation camera line via […]

MSolutions just announced a remote USB powering option for its new 4K Ultra HD USB camera, all-in-one 4K sound bar and third-party PTZ camera systems. MSolutions will also unveil a new USB module for its MSTestPro AV tester that will help installers verify USB cable and signal integrity. MSolutions’ new remote powering option was developed […]