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Tech Tips

  • Q&A: Image Quality

    What will have the most impact on the quality of a projected image: ambient light conditions, lens type, screen material, the light engine itself, or something else?

     
  • Miking a Conference Room

    Whenever multiple sound sources must share one microphone, microphone selection and placement is important to ensure consistent audio levels.

     

5-Minute Interview

  • 5-Minute Interview: Randall Stevens

    President and CEO of graphics software developer Mersive Technologies, Randall Stevens, earned a degree in architecture before starting 3D-graphics software development company ArchVision. In 2004, with partners Chris Jaynes and Stephen Webb, Stevens co-founded Mersive Technologies in Lexington, Ky.

     

Marketwatch

  • Marketwatch: Online

    Using the Internet, there is so much more you can do to enhance your business beyond just a simple Web site.

     

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Fascinating Facts

Community Views

Parallax View

  • Parallax View: Infocomm 2007

    The pro AV channel, which had taken a backseat to the consumer channel in terms of manufacturer interest, is suddenly “hot” again.

     

Consultant's Connection

Sound Insight

Viewpoint

  • Green Is Good

    Green has always been my favorite color. So don't accuse me of jumping on the popular bandwagon of the so-called “green movement” when I say that AV professionals need to pay attention to this very real issue that is already affecting our industry —whether you realize it or not.

     

Features

  • Oversimplified AV

    With the trend of AV technology moving toward systems that are increasingly easy to program and use, who needs system integrators and programmers?

     
  • Digital Audio Networking Demystified

    The OSI model helps bring order to the chaos of various digital audio network options.

     
  • Taking The LEED

    As the “green” building movement comes to the forefront in building design and construction, how will it affect AV infrastructure and system design?

     

Install Solutions

Education Install

  • Taming The AV Monster

    As a result of the high workload at the University of California, San Diego, Media Services department, it began researching alternative methods of handling the media needs for the university. It determined that installed AV systems in the classrooms would be best, but that simplicity in control...

     

Entertainment Install

Transportation Install

ProAV's Guide to Doing Business

Other Articles

  • Guide to Doing Business in Education AV

    PRO AV's essential industry guide, with crucial tips for positioning your company to leverage: trends in the K-12 education market, purchasing practices of education AV buyers. and economic factors affecting the k-12 sector.

     

Tools & Tech

Peer Review

  • Community Professional IHP-3594

    The iBOX series loudspeakers are easy to mount and deliver the classic Community sound. Community loudspeakers have a real hard driving mid-range, and there is a lot of "horn" to it.

     

What's Next

  • Material Change

    As the price of raw materials — such as indium, copper, and aluminum — skyrockets, AV manufacturers look for alternatives.

     

New Products

Other Articles

  • Boundary Mic

    The Evolution 912 S, a pre-polarized condenser microphone from Sennheiser, features a half-cardioid pick-up pattern that has been acoustically optimized for speech applications, according to the company.

     
  • Up/Down Scaler

    The Optimizer HD (Model OHD888) up and down scaler from Analog Way is a device that provides a scan converter, a scaler, and a standard converter with TBC functions in one box.

     
  • Wireless Microphones

    Targeting the live and installed sound markets, AKG Acoustics introduces two new wireless microphones.

     
  • Video Cables

    Designed for home theater and professional use, Kramer Electronics introduces the C-R3VM/R3VM and C-R4VM/R4VM series of high-performance component video cables, made of high-resolution mini coax cable.

     
  • Transmitter and Receiver

    Kramer Electronics recently added two new products to its twisted pair line of long distance audio/video products.

     
  • Sound Control System

    Auralex Acoustics' Studiofoam SmartPaks are now available in several combinations, including 2-inch and 4-inch packages consisting of Studiofoam wedges or pyramids as well as a pack of low-end node reduction device (LENRD) bass traps.

     
  • Software Upgrade

    D-Tools recently unveiled SI5, the latest version of its System Integrator software, which enables users to create detailed projects managed with automated proposals, scheduling, pick lists, purchase orders, drawings, and additional documents.

     
  • Serial Control

    Mediatech recently announced a new version of its popular ButtonMate system interface, which provides an "all-in-one" solution for small control environments.

     
  • Scan Converter

    Analog Way recently announced a new high resolution to video and HDTV scan converter for high-definition and standard television broadcast.

     
  • Scaler/Switcher

    Easy Fade and Easy Cut are now available from Analog Way. Both devices combine the functions of a high-resolution video scaler with an audio video switcher.

     
  • Power Conditioning Products

    Panamax recently added three products to its MAX In-Wall series — the In-Wall Powerkit-Pro, Power-Pro, and Dual Signal Bay.

     
  • Plenum Mixer/Amplifier

    Designed and approved for above-ceiling installations, the PlenumAmp (PMA-240) from Roemtech allows end-users to conceal an audio amplification system.

     
  • Multimedia Projector

    Offering SVGA resolution and 2,000 ANSI lumens, the PowerLite S5 multimedia projector from Epson America weighs 5.8 pounds, provides 2,000 ANSI lumens, and offers HDTV support.

     
  • Matrix Switcher

    Extron Electronics introduces the MTPX Plus Series of twisted-pair matrix switchers, featuring dynamic skew compensation, RS-232 control signal insertion, local audio/video inputs and outputs, and level and peaking compensation.

     
  • LCD Projector

    The CP-X200 3LCD projector is the latest product offering from Hitachi America, Ltd., Ubiquitous Business Platform Systems Division.

     
  • IP Router

    A new 24-port IP router from Utah Scientific is designed to give users real-time control of port priority, security groups, and port speed on Ethernet networks.

     
  • Input Modules

    Adding to its Venue Performance (VP) Series of loudspeakers, JBL Professional recently released optional DPIP (JBL DrivePack input processor) analog input modules for its six original VP Series models.

     
  • DVI Cable

    Analog Way recently introduced a new full-resolution DVI copper cable, which can drive high-definition display devices with definition up to 1600x1200 or 1080p@60Hz on a distance as long as 230 feet.

     
  • DSP Sound System

    The Integrator Series from Symetrix uses the same technology found in the SymNet|Network Audio Solution DSP toolbox.

     
  • Bundled Cables

    Four bundled bulk cables, now available from Tributaries, offer a "mini-RGB" cable in three versions and a quad-CAT5+RG6 cable.

     
  • Down-Fill Loudspeaker

    A new asymmetrical full-range horn, the SH-DFA down-fill loudspeaker from Danley Sound Labs is the latest addition to the company's popular SH Series.

     

Cheat Sheet

  • Cleaning Projection Screens

    You can’t expect your projection image to be optimal if the screen is not clean – and it gets dirtier than you think. Here are some tips to properly clean most projection screen surfaces.

     

Other Articles

  • Mixing Consoles

    Soundcraft recently added three new models to its multipurpose mixer range: the FX16ii, EFX, and MFX.