Sarasota, FL, June 5, 2017 – Clare Controls is proud to announce its partnership with security buying group SS&Si to deliver Clare’s Smart, Secure, and Simple platform to SS&Si’s members. The Clare platform delivers CEDIA grade automation and alarm services to the professional security and integrator channels in one, seamless solution. “We’re excited to finally be able to […]

DALLAS, TX — wePresent today announced the launch of their newest model, the WiCS-2100. First previewed at Integrated Systems Europe in February, the WiCS-2100 is the first in the new line of wireless collaboration systems. A simple to use wireless presentation and collaboration solution that allows presentation, interaction and collaboration between users with any kind […]

Optoma is announcing two industry firsts today. The Optoma UHD60 and UHD65 are native 4K projectors, with both models below $2,500. The Optoma UHD60 and UHD65 are both 3840×2160 UHD resolution, include High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatibility using HDR10, along with REC.2020 wide color gamut and DCI-P3 coverage. They feature vertical lens shift and a […]

Rockleigh, NJ – June 5, 2017 – Crestron announced today that finding a free meeting room in a Crestron powered enterprise just got even easier. With the new SSW Room Availability Hallway Sign, office workers simply take a quick glance down the hallway. Wall mounted outside meeting rooms, the SSW illuminates bright green to indicate […]

(Spiceland, IN) – June 5, 2017 – Draper, a leading manufacturer of projection screens and projector and flat-panel display lifts, announces a corporate rebranding to highlight and strengthen the company’s focus on innovation, which will debut at InfoComm 2017, June 14-16 in Orlando. “A year ago, we began to examine how we do things as […]

Brea, Calif. – June 5, 2017 – KanexPro announces 4K/60Hz extenders, featuring a transmitter and receiver, fully equipped with support for HDR, 4:4:4 Chroma and flexible PoH (Power over HDBaseT™). The innovative and realiable line of extenders will debut in booth #3481 at InfoComm 2017, June 14 – 16 in Orlando. KanexPro’s UltraSlim 4K/60 HDMI 2.0 Extender over […]

Orlando, FL, June 5, 2017 – At InfoComm 2017 (June 14-16, Orlando, Florida), Sennheiser will showcase its comprehensive range of dedicated business products. For the first time at a US event of this kind, the audio specialist will be presenting the new TeamConnect Wireless Tray-M Set, a more compact configuration of the innovative wireless conferencing solution for up […]

MONTREAL — June 5, 2017 — The SDVoE™ Alliance today announced that Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI), a leading developer of market-driven solutions for the transmission of digital multimedia over fiber, has joined the alliance as an adopting member. “At BCI, our particular expertise is in designing and delivering AV products for mission-critical applications across several […]

ATICK, MA, June 5, 2017 — Genelec is proud to introduce the 1032C – one of the world’s most popular two-way nearfield monitors (the 1032), now upgraded with the cutting-edge features and flexibility of Smart Active Monitoring™. Offering the wide dynamic range, pristine imaging and on/off axis response for which the Genelec 1000 Series is […]

Eden Prairie, Minn., USA (JUNE 2017) – www.milestone.com – Chief is expanding its new modular approach to multi-display solutions to include multi-row video walls. The Fusion Modular Series uses common components of Fusion multi-display mounts and a new online configurator to give customers the ability to build and order the parts necessary to meet their […]

WolfVision will use booth 3801 at InfoComm to launch Microsoft 365 integration with their Cynap line — calling the new version, appropriately, Cynap 365. The Linux-based Cynap can play, display, record, and stream all commonly used media simultaneously during meetings, lectures, and collaborative sessions. WolfVision’s RSM, Jason Dovel, was on this edition of Gary’s Rants and rAVe’s podcast and he not […]

WolfVision has a new addition to the Cynap portfolio with the new vSolution Cynap 365 — marketed as the first and only collaboration device to offer full wired and wireless 4K AV connectivity with an intuitive Office 365 and Skype for business endpoint for a more robust, open VC solution. It is designed for collaborative meeting rooms, huddle spaces, and interactive […]

Chief is expanding its new modular approach to multi-display solutions to include multi-row video walls. The Fusion Modular Series uses common components of Fusion multi-display mounts and a new online configurator to give customers the ability to build and order the parts necessary to meet their exact application requirements. Demo the new capabilities at InfoComm booth 2600. Customers will […]

Eden Prairie, Minn., USA (JUNE 2017) – www.milestone.com – Chief has opened new creative possibilities with the freestyle rotation accessory that works with Fusion and ConnexSys mounts. The FRA enables infinite orientation possibilities with 90 degrees of rotation that can be set in multiple positions. The accessory is compatible with Fusion wall, ceiling and freestanding […]

Eden Prairie, Minn., USA (JUNE 2017) – www.milestone.com – Chief is launching a new in-wall box that offers more room and exceptional organization possibilities at InfoComm booth 2600. The PAC527 Extra-Large In-Wall Storage Box simplifies flat panel installation by providing an organized, recessed space for routing excess cables and AV components. A multi-level, multi-sectioned backplane […]

Gary was joined on this edition of his Rants and rAVe’s podcast by Anchor Audio‘s Cy Bates who talks about a very cool NBC Studios live demo Anchor did (you can watch that demo here) as well as their plans for InfoComm 2017 — including an in-booth game as well as a happy-hour that takes place both […]

Chief developed a new outdoor mount series designed to protect outdoor display investments. The new weatherproof ODM series kicks off with two durable wall mount solutions. The new mounts will be on display at InfoComm booth 2600. Both mounts feature weatherproof design, including outdoor-rated finishing, galvanized plating and stainless steel hardware. They pair perfectly with many outdoor-rated displays for […]

Neutrik USA announces several important new features for its XIRIUM PRO Wireless Cable Replacement System. Expanding upon the full bandwidth, compression-free, low latency, FCC license-free attributes that have already made XIRIUM PRO a favorite among live sound professionals, the new features add greater functionality and security while increasing the system’s versatility. Foremost among XIRIUM PRO’s new features […]

ENCO is preparing for its InfoComm debut in Orlando next week, with plans to introduce its large array of automation and playout solutions to the commercial AV market. Long known in the broadcast market for delivering the best price-to-performance ratio across automated workflows, ENCO has recently gained traction with AV systems integrators and end users […]

Adamson Systems Engineering is launching the IS10 and IS119 installation loudspeakers at InfoComm 2017. The IS10 is a two-way, full-range line array cabinet containing two ND10-LM, 10” Kevlar Neodymium drivers and an NH4TA2, 1.4” exit compression driver. The critically optimized waveguide produces a slightly curved wavefront with a nominal dispersion pattern of 110° x 10° (HxV). Adamson claims that […]

Peerless-AV has a new line of vertical lift carts (SR584VL2, SR584VL3) aimed at corporate and education settings – and all are ADA-compliant, UL rated carts that adjust the height of interactive displays with one-finger touch. Meeting the ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Section 308, Peerless-AV’s new vertical lift carts create a mobile solution that is used in numerous classrooms and conference […]

Chief has opened new creative possibilities with the freestyle rotation accessory that works with Fusion and ConnexSys mounts. The FRA enables infinite orientation possibilities with 90 degrees of rotation that can be set in multiple positions. The accessory is compatible with Fusion wall, ceiling and freestanding mounts. When combined with the new Fusion Depth Accessory, FCADA, certain […]

Sharp is in booth 3401 and is heading to InfoComm with a plethora of new products the year. But, specifically, their focus on digital signage will obvious this year. They are one of the first companies to integrate the Mini OPS standard but also have a system on a chip (SoC) option, too. Gary Bailer, Sharp’s Director of Product […]

Gary was joined by NEC Display’s Rich Ventura  today on a video version of his Rants and rAVe podcast – and this one was definitely a rAVe! The NEC ThinkHub is coming off a four-city roadshow, where 500+ people got to play with it first-hand. The response is that NEC Display’s collaboration with T1V for the ThunkHub collaboration board in 55” […]

Chief is packing InfoComm booth 2600 with new solutions for the digital signage market.Floor-to-Ceiling plates provide an aesthetic solution that adds stability to locations where the ceiling or wall aren’t available or able to support an installation. The system works with current Fusion ceiling mounts and accessories, and supports a wide variety of configurations, including stacked and back-to-back. […]

Roland Professional has updated “Mark II” version of its V-800HD Multi-Format Video Switcher. The V-800HD MK II includes new dedicated switches for aux source selection offering enhanced visibility and operability, in addition to a new interface redesign. An advanced keyer lets users adjust phase range, amount of chroma and other parameters based on the HSV color space that is closely related […]

Gary caught up with Anchor Audio‘s new director of sales, Nick Craig, on a pre-InfoComm videocast today where he talks about why Anchor added their Air feature to the Bigfoot and Beacon portable PA systems. Air is their wireless system and they have a very cool feature where you an use different PA’s together, wirelessly. Watch this videocast with Nick […]

The world’s first look at the new indoor LED M Series (m for mobile) from Absen happens right here – on Gary’s latest Rants and rAVe podcast. The M series is completely modular – even the video board is modular. On this special InfoComm videocast Gary is joined by Absen’s Marketing Communications Manager, Alison Maxson. And, Absen’s Key Account […]

June 1, 2017, Mahwah, NJ – Today, Bogen Communications, Inc. announced the introduction of its first pure IP-based, software-centric communications platform – Nyquist™. The Nyquist platform can address the unique communication needs of a variety of users: K-12 schools, universities, industrial facilities, retailers, offices, restaurants and bars — anywhere easy and effective communication and audio […]