Marietta, Georgia, USA – May 18, 2018 – DVIGear, a leading manufacturer of digital connectivity products, is exhibiting the latest SDVoE technology in its DisplayNet® AV-Over-10GbE distribution platform at InfoComm 2018 from June 8-10 in Las Vegas in Booth C2809. The DN-200 Series is a dramatic extension of the DisplayNet AV-over-IP product line, using 10GbE […]
Just two days following one of my most popular blogs, Barco’s Overture Dilemma, Barco announced exactly what I suggested inside the blog — they’ve integrated Overture into ClickShare! In a blog post from ClickShare Product Manager Steven Lampshear, shrouded as an educational piece about how ClickShare can make meetings simpler, near the bottom, is a section […]
KanexPro has announced a new line of AV-over-IP Encoders and Decoders that will debut in booth C3944 at InfoComm 2018. The Network AV over IP Decoder and Receiver (EXT-NETAVKIT) is a set with one HDMI input, one local HDMI output with multiple phoenix connectors for audio output and a LAN (Ethernet) port with RS232 control port for […]
Pro Video Instruments will use InfoComm to debut the VeCASTER PRO 4K H264, a single channel UHD HDMI 2.0 video to H.264 IPTV video encoder with MPEG1 Layer2 and AAC selectable audio. This encoder will allow users to distribute any 4K UHD HDMI video directly to an unlimited number of 4K SMART TVs, smart phones, tablets, […]
At InfoComm 2018, Sennheiser is previewing the next generation of its ceiling microphone, TeamConnect Ceiling 2. The new ceiling array microphone, available from October 2018, will offer better audio quality for voice and video conferences using an automatic adaptive beamforming technology. This automatically focuses on the voice of a speaker in the room -‑ regardless of their position. TeamConnect Ceiling […]
Extron just launched the new IN1804, a series of compact four-input scalers that support HDMI 2.0b data rates up to 18 Gbps and incorporate the Extron-exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and 30-bit internal video processing. Offering a host of features including seamless switching effects, logo keying, still image recall, and optional twisted pair input/output capability, the IN1804 Series scalers provide the performance and […]
ALAMEDA, USA – May 15, 2018 – Clear-Com will showcase the E-IPA connection card at InfoComm 2018; a high-density audio-over-IP connection card for the Eclipse HX digital matrix intercom family. Natively AES67 compliant and SMPTE2110-30 ready, the E-IPA card provides 64 streams of low-latency and high audio bandwidth connections for linking existing and new IP-based Clear-Com […]
Las Vegas — At Infocomm 2018 (June 6-8 in Las Vegas), Sennheiser is previewing the next generation of its innovative ceiling microphone, TeamConnect Ceiling 2. The audio specialist’s new ceiling array microphone, available from October 2018, will offer superior audio quality for voice and video conferences thanks to its automatic adaptive beamforming technology. This automatically […]
Brea, Calif. – May 17, 2018 – KanexPro, an industry-leading provider of connectivity solutions to the IT and A/V markets, announces a new line of centrally controlled NetworkAV over IP Encoders and Decoders, which will debut in booth C3944 at InfoComm 2018. The Network AV over IP Decoder and Receiver (EXT-NETAVKIT) is a set with one HDMI input, […]
Austin, TX—InfoComm 2018—Leading the charge on Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) screens, Screen Innovations has announced new ultra-large maximum sizes for its proprietary ALR technology—the same one used by NASA on the International Space Station. Slate® XL can be configured up to 15.8 feet high x 164 feet wide—this new, large ALR screen technology, paired with the latest laser […]
Southfield, MI, May 9, 2018 – The convergence of AV and IP brings a wealth of new opportunities to organizations as to how they produce and manage media, whether live or repurposed. ENCO’s latest advances to its patented captioning solutions, to be unveiled at InfoComm (June 6-8, Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth C4167), come to […]
The SDVoE Alliance (for 10G AV-over-IP network-based signal routing) is up to 39 adopter companies making products that send AV signals (up to and including 4K) over the network. And, all of them are cross compatible. For example, you can use iMAG transmitters with Christie Digital receivers while using VuWall software to run the system. And, at InfoComm the SDVoE will have over […]
Prime Image just released new Software Time Tailor (STT) that provides broadcasters with a software-based time optimization tool that optimizes the run-time of broadcast-quality video in order to create time to allow additional ad insertions into programs as well as for content trimming. STT has the same functionality of Prime Image’s established hardware-based Time Tailor 3500 and Time Tailor […]
AVIXA is going out of its way to say that its new Integrated Life @ InfoComm isn’t competitive to the industry’s defacto HomeAV show, CEDIA. But, I call bulls*t. First, look at this. That’s basically the what’s new at InfoComm page — letting everyone know what all the new things AVIXA added to the industry’s top […]
AV Stumpfl GmbH, the Austrian AV technology manufacturer, has officially announced the establishment of AV Stumpfl Inc. ahead of this year’s InfoComm exhibition in Las Vegas. The new AV Stumpfl Inc. headquarters will be based in Atlanta and will be supported by a nationwide network of distributors, dealers and technology specialists. This is the first time that […]
QSC founders, Pat Quilter, Barry Andrews and John Andrews were named this year’s recipients of the Adele De Berri Pioneer of AV award from AVIXA the trade association representing the audiovisual industry worldwide. Each year AVIXA recognizes outstanding AV professionals for their contributions to the industry. The Adele de Berri award champions AV and information […]
EloTouch’s Kristin Roubie joined Gary on a pre-InfoComm Videocast to show some of their new collaborative solutions, including a new touch-based Collaboration Board integrated with DisplayNote’s Montage software – including a one-year license for free. EloTouch is unique in that all their touch systems can be mounted in portrait, landscape of flat and they have collaboration boards up […]
MONTREAL — May 16, 2018— At InfoComm 2018 (Las Vegas, June 6-8, booth N720) the SDVoE™ Alliance will feature industry experts presenting 20-minute, in-booth education sessions on a variety of topics essential for system integrators, designers, consultants, installers and manufacturers who want to understand the new AV-over-IP paradigm — Software Defined Video over Ethernet. “We’re […]
(Spiceland, Ind.) – May 15, 2018 – Draper, a leading manufacturer of projection screens and projector and flat-panel display lifts, announces projection solutions, including the Silent Partner™ and Fly Cages, which are both set to debut at InfoComm 2018. Today’s digital projectors can put out a lot of heat, and cooling fan noise can be […]
Scottsdale, Ariz. – May 16, 2018 – AVAD LLC, North America’s leading provider of solutions for the residential and commercial custom installation market, announces the new Interactive Catalog – 2018 Accessories Edition, featuring a variety of custom installation-focused solutions for residential and commercial installations. The Interactive Catalog – Accessories Edition features components that are traditionally […]
Calgary, Alberta — May 16, 2018 — Nureva Inc., an award-winning collaboration-solutions company, announces the installation of eight HDL300 audio conferencing systems at Williams-Keepers, a Missouri-based accounting firm, ending what had been a long and frustrating quest to find a better meeting room microphone solution. The firm’s efforts even included improvising a DIY configuration involving […]
Taking a page from the Samsung playbook, Microsoft’s new Surface Hub 2 is thinner, lighter and now being primarily promoted to be used like a digital flip-chart — in addition to being marketed as a “traditional” Collaboration Board for Huddle Spaces and meeting rooms. Microsoft says the Surface Hub 2 was designed from the ground up to be […]
Continuing to support new standard, Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd. (Hitachi Kokusai) is heading to InfoComm 2018 with new solutions for integrators and content producers. Hitachi Kokusai will co-exhibit with the Digital Media Division of Hitachi America, Ltd. in booth C2736 at the event, taking place in Las Vegas from June 6 to 8. Helping […]
MXL Microphones introduces its new USB-powered table-top web conferencing microphone, the MXL AC-360-Z. The new MXL AC-360-Z has been co-developed with engineers from Zoom, a leading web conferencing and communications software provider, to enhance the microphone solution for Zoom Rooms and Zoom-enabled conference rooms. The AC-360-Z expands upon the popular three capsule boundary microphone, the AC-404, through its 180° sound […]
Crestron announced today that, through its new partnership with Vitrea, the VTouch keypad featuring Cresnet connectivity is now a Crestron Connected devices. Crestron Connected devices can be connected to any home network using standard Ethernet cable. Crestron keypads deliver an advanced custom control solution as part of a complete Crestron smart home. The Vitrea VTouch keypad featuring Cresnet connectivity […]
Clear-Com will debut the E-IPA connection card at InfoComm 2018 — a high-density audio-over-IP connection card for the Eclipse HX digital matrix intercom family. Natively AES67 compliant and SMPTE2110-30 ready, the E-IPA card provides 64 streams of low-latency and high audio bandwidth connections for linking existing and new IP-based Clear-Com products. With this card, Clear-Com can deliver up to 256 IP ports […]
Draper announces projection solutions, including the Silent Partner and Fly Cages, which are both set to debut in the USA at InfoComm 2018 – these were shown at ISE earlier this year. Today’s digital projectors can put out a lot of heat, and cooling fan noise can be a big distraction—especially with shorter throw distances putting the projector […]
Middle Atlantic Products has expanded its DC Power Distribution Series — a universal DC Power solution for commercial and residential AV. Now featuring higher power capacity and availability for both North American and European installations, the portfolio’s new 200W and 300W models deliver the same features as the 45W DC compact and 125W DC 1RU systems, eliminating the need for […]
Atlona will come to InfoComm (June 6-8, Las Vegas Convention Center) with a new strategy aimed at accelerating the AV-over-IP room design and adoption process. Dubbed the Atlona All-IP Meeting Space, they say their all-in-one approach is adaptable to everything from basic meeting rooms to advanced spaces such as divisible and overflow rooms. The central message of the All-IP Meeting Space is that the network switch becomes […]
Crestron announced today it is now shipping DM Lite, a new set of signal extender products. DM Lite is designed to be a low cost version of their DM systems that are available in both one-gang and standalone boxes. DM Lite products are designed for basic point-to-point and small auto-switching applications. They can extend 1080p signals up to 70 meters and […]
Crestron announced a new partnership with Tyba, Turn, a new generation of rotary keypads developed by Tyba, is now a Crestron Connected device. With its uncluttered configurable interface, intuitive rotary control, and clean design, Turn adds style and finesse to any residential space. When connected to a Crestron control system, Turn performs just like any native Crestron control device. Crestron […]
