Mersive Technologies announced the launch of Mersive Smart, a new app for Android-based smart TVs. Mersive Smart is a cost-effective way to share content wirelessly and it is aimed at small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs and SMEs), education, healthcare, resimerical and prosumer applications. This is the first product from the Mersive Collaboration Suite, an new […]

Shure just announced its new cloud-enabled centralized management platform, ShureCloud. At launch, the platform enables unified control and management of Shure Microflex Ecosystem devices and IntelliMix Room DSP software licenses from a single user interface. Additional features, including self-registration and an expanded monitored device portfolio, will be introduced in the coming months, according to the […]

I caught up with Exertis Almo EVP Dan Smith and SVP Kevin Welling ahead of the Oct. 8 E4 Experience. A few highlights: A session all about how the intricacies of Autism Spectrum disorder intertwines with the evolution of ProAV A session Microsoft Teams Rooms and utilizing AI in collaboration spaces. An expo floor full […]

i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) announced a new version of its Active Guard intelligent search application. Active Guard ensures that the metadata describing the unique attributes of humans and vehicles captured by i-PRO cameras are delivered to popular Video Management Systems (VMS) from Milestone, Genetec and others. This not only allows “deep forensic search from edge-based […]

FlatFrog just debuted something called “InRoom AI sensing technology,” enabling the Ricoh Gesture Pointer functionality in the latest Ricoh AI camera and Ricoh Collaboration Board W5500, W6500 and W7500. The Ricoh Gesture Pointer allows users to highlight content on the Ricoh Collaboration Board by simply pointing, while being seated — no touch required. This AI-based […]

The Exertis Almo E4 Experience events offer attendees an opportunity to explore, engage, educate and experience the expo filled with products and solutions from leading ProAV manufacturers. With stops in key cities, including the recent Boston event and the upcoming Anaheim event, the E4 Experience delivers insights into the latest AV technologies and industry trends. […]

New York City’s oldest rock club modernizes with new audio system For more than sixty years, The Bitter End has been a beacon of live music in New York City and beyond. From its earliest days showcasing folk icons like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to hosting landmark performances by the likes of Stevie Wonder […]

AVer Information says its TR535 and TR535N dual lens AI-based PTZ cameras models incorporate environmentally friendly materials. The TR535 Series emphasizes sustainable design, offering advanced technology that meets the demands of today’s eco-conscious market. Constructed using the Post-Consumer Recycled Polycarbonate (PCR-PC) method, the TR535 Series features cases made from 30% recycled plastic. PCR-PC is renowned […]

Allen & Heath announced a partnership with Jetbuilt that includes adding all of Allen & Heath’s product catalog into Jetbuilt’s database, simplifying the workflow for end users, integrators and consultants, and offering access to Allen & Heath product information. This partnership ensures end users, integrators and consultants get up-to-date information on Allen & Heath’s wide […]

Somfy introduced SDN Connect, its new solution for motorized shading in commercial spaces. With a focus on easy-to-use design, SDN Connect, which runs on the Somfy Digital Network (SDN), combines hardware and software to create a solution. The new system consists of a range of products including a Sonesse 40 RS485 motor, data hubs and […]

Airzone Control announced an integration partnership with building intelligence software provider Bodhi. This new partnership will allow the cloud-based Bodhi building operating platform to monitor and control Inverter (VRF/mini-split) HVAC units, simplifying property operations management and supporting guest and tenant experiences. Bodhi connects property management with technology systems for hospitality venues, MDUs and commercial buildings. […]

Nanolumens announced the appointment of John Dodson as regional business development manager for the Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, Dodson will work on expanding Nanolumens’ presence in these markets. Dodson brings more than 35 years of experience in the audiovisual industry to his new role at Nanolumens. For the past 15 years he […]

Black Box launched two new Secure KVM remote controllers: a digital version featuring an LCD touch screen, and an analog version. Both are part of its family of NIAP-Certified Secure KVM switches for mission-critical environments. Secure KVM switches from Black Box offer a single point of authorized access to multiple systems while maintaining information classification […]

London, UK, September 2024 – With over 6.1 million holidaymakers passing through Heathrow Airport’s terminal 2 every year, new dining destination jones the grocer has become a welcome addition. Offering gourmet food from across the globe in its casual café and store, Uxbridge’s Middlesex Sound & Lighting deployed an intelligent sound solution to enhance the […]

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, September 18, 2024 — Stanford, Kentucky, is a small yet charming city in the southernmost part of the Bluegrass region. Founded in 1775, Stanford is one of the oldest settlements in the state and boasts a rich history with landmarks like the William Whitley House, the first brick house west of the […]

Klipsch and Onkyo are the official speakers and home audio system of “Agatha All Along” INDIANAPOLIS (September 2024) — Premium Audio Company (PAC), an innovative provider of premium audio solutions, is enchanted to announce its collaboration with Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along,” streaming September 18 on Disney+. Klipsch and Onkyo are the official speakers and […]

Singapore (September 11, 2024) – QSC APAC Pte Ltd. is proud to appoint Electrosmith Inc. as a distributor for its Pro Audio product portfolio in South Korea. “We are excited to start our journey with Electrosmith and to expand into the Korean market with QSC being their primary Pro Audio brand,” says Kim Muurholm Jurgensen, […]

DANVILLE, Ill. – September 10, 2024 — Southern Illinois University (SIU) selected Watchfire to revolutionize its athletic venues with advanced digital video displays and scoreboards. The installations represent a major upgrade, enhancing the gameday experience and operational efficiency of these Division 1 sports facilities in Carbondale, Ill. The state-of-the-art displays improve live game coverage, enable […]

Calgary, AB (September 2024) – PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has continued its expansion in the European market with the addition of Spanish live production firm Sounder’s Rent as its latest PK Alliance Member. With an investment in a T10 robotic line source system through PK Sound’s Southern European distributor, Adagio Pro, Sounder’s […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 17, 2024 – As part of its commitment to provide custom integrators an outstanding one-stop shopping experience, Snap One, now part of ADI, today announced it is now distributing hardware and software solutions from ProdataKey (PDK), marking its first entry into the access control space. PDK is the first third party brand […]

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, September 12, 2024 — Outer space is a vast expanse filled with mysteries and myriad celestial objects, and the teams at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hawaii and the Queen Elizabeth II Planetarium in Canada are doing their part to seek out discoveries every day. Recently, both planetariums went through retrofits to […]

In the shadows of dimly lit server rooms, among the tangled webs of cables, AV nightmares lurk. From the ghostly flicker of a screen that just won’t sync to the eerie hum of a misconfigured sound system — every AV pro has faced a job so terrifying it haunts their dreams. This Halloween, we want […]

Recently on AVNation’s EdTech Podcast, we had a discussion about standards for classrooms. After the discussion, I began to wonder more and more about standards, and how the concept and purpose has evolved over the years. Many of us developed standards to make financial arguments to add technology to our classrooms. This is going back […]

Game-changing Hawaiian audio production facility nominated in Outstanding Creative Achievements in Studio Design Project category HIGHLAND, NEW YORK, September 18, 2024 – Architectural acoustic consulting and A/V systems design firm WSDG (Walters-Storyk Design Group) have announced that Line Studio at WMS is a finalist for the 2025 NAMM TEC Awards in the Outstanding Creative Achievements […]

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Sept. 10, 2024 – As restaurants continue to look for reliable solutions to support their businesses, Epson today announced plans to showcase its wide variety of technology solutions for hospitality at FSTEC 2024, the leading foodservice technology conference. Demonstrating a range of solutions for hospitality businesses – check-out, labeling, kitchen, and […]

Quam announced the UL24 Series, a combo paging speaker and a fire signaling speaker in one. This solution is designed to save ceiling space and reduce installation labor costs. The product targets the educational, healthcare and commercial industrial market segments. Key Features: Dual Functionality: The UL24 Series combines a mass notification speaker that connects to […]

ShowMeCables introduced a line of white vertical wall-mount cabinets. These top-loading enclosures position gear vertically. With 17 new models in sizes from 2U to 6U and in five depths, the new vertical enclosures can hold anything of the standard 19-inch width, from servers to switches to patch panels. They have low profiles, with the 2U […]

Bose Professional announced the release of two additions to the ControlSpace ecosystem: ControlSpace Accelerator, a software tool that automates and speeds up audio system design by what the company says is up to five times, and ControlSpace Cloud, a new cloud-based monitoring service. ControlSpace is Bose Professional’s hardware/software ecosystem that provides networked control, mixing and […]

If you’ve wondered how LG Business Solutions is addressing the movement toward dvLED in everything from higher education to corporate spaces, this is the podcast for you! The company, famous for its OLED tech, is staking a leadership claim to the future of dvLED. In my latest Rants & rAVes videocast, LG’s senior director, Tom […]

Kramer has announced a revised pricing structure across its products for the Americas market. Capitalizing on a stabilized supply chain, improved operational efficiency and logistics, Kramer says it has “substantially reduced operational costs and will be passing these valuable savings directly to customers while maintaining high-quality, cutting-edge solutions such as the new Tbus line and […]

The SDVoE Alliance announced that Universal AV has been designated as the latest SDVoE Certified Design House. This certification highlights Universal AV’s “commitment to delivering innovative audiovisual solutions and enhancing user experiences through the utilization of SDVoE-based technology across various technological landscapes.” With many manufacturers now providing AV-over-IP equipment, the landscape of audiovisual integration is […]

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for LAVNCH WEEK X, which is happening October 21-24. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your brand and industry expertise across panels covering AV-over-IP, AI in ProAV, residential installs and more. Watch the video below to learn more about LAVNCH WEEK X sponsorships. “This is a fantastic opportunity to connect […]