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    All in All We're Just Another Brick …

    In an increasingly visual world, videowalls represent a golden opportunity for AV pros to show they're not like all the other digital signage integrators.

     

AV Intelligence

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    5-Minute Interview

    With more than 3,000 digital signage deployments to date, Cisco Systems must be on an AV pro's radar. Now the company is building a media infrastructure to help ease the setup of new video networks.

     

Marketwatch

  • Flat is Indeed the New Up

    InfoComm's latest Economic Snapshot Survey show industry sentiment bottomed out last year. Now AV pros are holding steady in hopes that business will improve.

     

Other Articles

  • When Heléne Andersen, general manager at AVI-SPL and a recipient of InfoComms 2010 Women in AV Award, got started in pro AV, there werent many women in the business. While she faced some challenges early, she overcame them. Our industry changed ¦ when InfoComm became a strong force for education, she says.

    Closing the Gender Gap

    In the 1970s, AVI-SPL's Helene Andersen remembers there weren't many women working in pro AV. Over the years, that's changed ... for the better.

     

Community Views

Parallax View

  • It's Just a Box

    Long live the lowly overhead projector. Schools still use it today because, well, it gets the job done. What does that tell us about more modern AV equipment?

     

Consultant's Connection

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    Know Your Worth

    What's your real worth as an AV professional? Hint: You store it between your ears. The sum of your AV education isn't the classes you take. It's the trial and error you overcome on job sites.

     

Features

  • Not Just a Videowall

    These days it's amazing what creative AV designers and integrators can make out of display technology. With the right software, content, and planning, videowalls become works of art.

     
  • Certain 3D projection technologies require special screens.

    Special Report: 3D in the Real World

    Equally hyped and scrutinized, the latest 3D technology shows off its potential best when used in nonentertainment situations. The second in a two-part series.

     

Install Solutions

Entertainment Install

  • The new Jerome Robbins Theater includes fiber, copper, and Ethernet AV cabling to handle both current and future needs.

    The Show Goes On

    Even if the Jerome Robbins Theater at New York's Baryshnikov Arts Center never decides to use it, the AV team that overhauled the venue laid the infrastructure to support current and future systems.

     

Sports Install

  • The New Meadowlands Stadiums video systems may get all the glory, but its massive distributed audio installation delivers concert-level sound and can adapt to multiple tenants.

    The Mixing Bowl

    Much has been written about the massive video intrastructure at New Meadowlands Stadium and they way it delivers content to every visitor. But the audio system is also cutting-edge.

     

Tools & Tech

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  • New Audio Standards in the Works

    InfoComm has submitted four audio-related projects to ANSI. The board of directors authorized its standards committee to work on what it calls the Amplified Audio System Performance Standards Suite.

     
  • Crowd Control

    Modern sport stadiums aren't what they used to be. They're multipurpose venues whose AV systems must accommodate a wide variety of tenants. The control systems have changed, too.

     

New Products

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    Reference Loudspeaker: Tannoy Kingdom Royal

    Tannoy's Kingdom Royal loudspeaker is the product of four years of R&D, according to the company. It includes a high-gloss wood veneer, Italian leather trim, and a 12-inch dual-concentric driver.

     
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    Sound Reinforcement: Stewart Audio IntraSound

    Stewart Audio introduced its new IntraSound Audio System, which uses Cat-5 cable for transmitting signal and power to Class D micro amplifiers with selectable gain.

     
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    Sound Field Speakers: Extron FF 220T

    In response to requests for a version of its flat-field speaker that would fit a standard 2-by-2-foot ceiling tile, Extron came out with the new FF 220T, which redirects radiated sound waves.

     
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    Headworn Mic: Audio-Technica BP893

    At last month's AES Convention, Audio-Techinca debuted its BP893 MicroEarset omnidirectional condenser headworn microphone, which comes in black and theater beige.

     
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    Home Theater Speakers: JBL Synthesis SK2-3300

    JBL Synthesis introduced its SK2-3300 LCR loudspeaker, which incorporates driver technologies from the company's flagship Project Everest DD66000 speaker for musical accuracy and fidelity.

     

Signal Management

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    Hum Elimination: RDL EZ-HK2 and EZ-HK3

    Radio Design Labs has come out with EZ Series Hum Killers for eliminating hum due to ground loops when installed between a source and the input of a grounded video monitor, projector, or amplifier.

     
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    DVI Switcher: GefenPro 10x4 DVI DL Matrix

    The latest addition to Gefen's professional line of connectivity products is the GefenPro 10x4 DVI DL Matrix. It comes with 6-foot, dual-link DVI cables for connecting 10 source inputs.

     
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    Touchscreen Loudness Meters: TC TouchMonitors

    TC Electronic has come out with standalone, multichannel loudness meters that have touchscreens and flexible layout options. They come in six configurations based on connectivity, features, and size.

     
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    KVM Extender: Matrox Extio F2408

    Matrox Graphics has introduced the Extio F2408 KVM extender for driving up to four displays, USB keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals up to 3,280 feet from the source over fiber-optic cabling.

     
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    EDID Troubleshooter: Kramer VA-2H

    Kramer introduced the high-resolution VA-2H EDID Reader-Emulator, a diagnostic and debugging tool for installers working with HDMI equipment. The device can switch three EDIDs to the HDMI input.

     
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    Fiber Transmission: Gepco GP-3500

    Gepco introduced its new GP-3500, a multirate 3G HD-SDI transport system that provides 1.5-Gbps or 3-Gbps fiber-optic transport with audio, intercom, and bi-directional data over a single fiber.

     
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    Designer Touch Panel: Crestron TPMC-4SMD

    Crestron has begun shipping its new 4-inch widescreen TPMC-4SMD designer touch panel, among the first built for the company's new Core 3 operating system.

     
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    Wireless Presentation: Black Box VPS II

    Black Box's new 802.11b/g Wireless Video Presentation System (VPS) II connects to a projector and allows users to display presentations wirelessly from their laptops or PDAs.

     
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    Scaler/Switcher: Atlona AT-Line-Pro4

    Atlona Technologies took the wraps off a new video processor, the AT-Line-Pro4, with 10 inputs and an HDMI output for switching and scaling source content to a display’s native resolution.

     

Cables & Accessories

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    Vaddio Camera Mounts for LifeSize 10x

    Vaddio has come out with two mounts for the new LifeSize 10x camera. The Vaddio IN-Wall enclosure uses the depth of the wall cavity to recess the LifeSize 10x camera into the wall.

     
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    Lectrosonics Microphone Mute Switch

    Lectrosonics recently introduced its new Mute switch, which was designed for use with the company's belt-pack transmitters for instant audio muting of most two- and three-wire lavalier microphones.

     

Cheat Sheet

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    Planning for 3D

    Surprisingly little has been written about calibrating displays to show 3D content, or setting up a display and its environs for optimal viewing. Still, here are a few tips for doing a pro 3D install.

     

Web Only

  • AV Integrator Previews New Smart Board System

    Smart Technologies recently unveiled two new interactive products for business that are designed to enhance interactivity and collaboration, according to company officials.

     
  • ProAD A/V Designer in Elite Company

    Chris Neal, general manager and system design specialist for ProAD A/V in Oklahoma City, accomplished what only 58 AV pros before him had accomplished.

     
  • Kramer Breaks Out Standalone Controller

    Kramer Electronics has introduced the RC-63DL Six-Button Audio/Video and Room Controller with digital volume knob and LCD group labels for multimedia rooms.

     
  • Barix to IP-Enable Any Speaker

    At February's Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Amsterdam, Barix AG will show a new IP audio innovation that the company says gives systems integrators and end users the freedom of choice to turn nearly any 8-ohm speaker into an IP speaker solution.

     
  • Crestron Lands on Government IT Schedule

    Crestron announced recently that the company had been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology Schedule 70 contract.

     
  • Extron GlobelViewer Hits Apple App Store

    Extron said its iGVE application is now available through Apple's iTunes App Store.

     
  • Haivision Beefs Up Federal Team

    Haivision, which makes end-to-end IP video and digital signage solutions, announced the appointment of Andy Vaughan as vice president of U.S. federal sales.

     
  • Gefen Ships 3G SDI Fiber Extenders

    Gefen announced its new GefenPro 3G SDI Fiber Optics Extender, which the company says offers a long-range method of extending any 3G SDI source, exceeding previous distance limitations.

     
  • RTI Extends Control to Multiple Platforms

    Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) has made available its new Virtual Panel control interface.

     
  • Extron Debuts DVI Signal Regenerator

    Extron Electronics introduced the DVI 110 signal regenerator for single link DVI-D signals.

     
  • WorxAudio Intros New Compact Line Array

    WorxAudio Technologies introduced its new TrueLine V5 Ultra-Compact Line Array.

     
  • Yamaha Releases New 3D Sound Bar

    Yamaha Electronics Corp. introduced the YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector, the latest addition to its sound-bar series.

     
  • AVI-SPL Names West Coast GM

    AVI-SPL has appointed Michael Dunn as general manager of its San Francisco regional office, overseeing both sales and technical operations.

     
  • Da-Lite Debuts Thin Display Mounts

    Da-Lite Screen Company introduced a new series of thin flat-panel wall mounts.

     
  • AVI-SPL Adds Education Market Managers

    AVI-SPL welcomed two new education market managers to the company. In Los Angeles, the company added market manager Ron Martinez to the team. In the Dallas office, AVI-SPL hired Jennifer Smeaton.

     
  • Aton Introduces Whole-Home Audio Kit

    Aton, which makes high-performance speakers and digital audio and HD video distribution systems, introduced what it calls the industry's first pre-programmed whole-home music system, the Aton AH66T Kit.

     
  • Harman Updates HiQnet System Architect

    Harman Professional Systems Development and Integration Group (SDIG) introduced HiQnet System Architect Version 2.3, which it says significantly improves the performance, functionality, and user interface of System Architect.

     
  • Almo to Offer ZeeVee Video Distribution Products

    Almo Professional A/V announced a new distribution relationship with ZeeVee, developer of HD video distribution products. ZeeVee's ZvPro and ZvBox products are now available directly from Almo for HD video and other commercial digital signage applications.

     
  • NuVo Ships New Digital Power Amp

    NuVo Technologies, which makes whole-home audio systems, has begun shipping the D460 Digital Power Amplifier, the latest in its list of energy-efficient components.

     
  • RTI Upgrades Two Handheld Controllers

    Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) announced that the company is now shipping its T2-C+ and T3-V+ universal system controllers.

     
  • Meyer Sound Forms Cinema Group

    Meyer Sound has announced a new dedicated cinema team to lead the development, sales, marketing, and technical support efforts for the EXP line of cinema products (formerly known as Cinema Experience).

     
  • Soundcraft Studer Names Quality Control Manager

    Soundcraft Studer has promoted Alan Wright to the role of Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager, reporting directly to Andy Trott, vice president and general manager of Harman's Mixing and Microphones and Headphones Business Unit.

     
  • 2011 PRO AV Spotlight Awards

    The PRO AV Spotlight Awards are your chance to gain recognition for your company and get noticed by AV pros and architects for outstanding design and installation in commercial, corporate, education, and other non-residential applications.

     
  • Planar to Design High-Traffic Videowalls

    Planar Systems has introduced what it calls the first LCD videowall designed specifically to meet the requirements of high-traffic public venues.

     
  • Visitec to Distribute Cisco TelePresence

    Visitec Marketing Associates announced that it has earned official designation as a specialty distributor of Cisco TelePresence products.

     
  • ViewSonic Ships Sub-$1,000 HD Projector

    ViewSonic Corp. announced the addition of the Pro8200 projector to its Pro 8 Series projector line, with full HD 1080p resolution for high-definition viewing in the home.

     
  • Analog Way Debuts New Seamless Switcher

    At last month's InfoComm Asia, Analog Way, which makes image converters and presentation switchers, unveiled Smart Edge, a high-resolution seamless switcher with dual-output edge blending.

     
  • Hitachi Ups Short-Throw Ante

    Hitachi America has introduced yet another ultra-short throw projector, the company's new CP-AW250N Ultimate Short Throw projector.

     
  • Startup Launches New Presentation Switchers

    Presentation Switchers, a new Los Angeles-based AV manufacturer, recently launched operations and debuted its flagship line of modular digital presentation switchers.

     
  • High Res Systems Offers Controller Options

    High Resolution Systems introduced four size options and four different price levels for its Universal Device Controller (UDC), a software-based control platform that allows simple, cost-effective control of devices using IP (TCP/UDP) or serial (232/422/485) protocols.

     
  • Presentation Switchers Adds Western Reps

    Presentation Switchers has signed strategic marketing agreements with Anew C.T. and Mizzen Marketing to represent the company in the western United States.

     
  • Listen Tech Signs Canadian Rep Firm

    Listen Technologies has appointed Vellone Communication as the company's new representative for Eastern Canada.

     
  • InfoComm Launches GovComm 2011

    InfoComm International announced yesterday it is launching GovComm 2011, a professional audiovisual and information communications exposition and conference to be held November 1 and 2, 2011, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

     
  • Liberty AV Names New Sales Manager

    Liberty AV Solutions President John Dace announced that effective immediately, Greg Baltzer will man be the company's territory manager for the north central post.

     
  • NuVo Ships New In-Wall Speaker

    NuVo Technologies, a manufacturer of distributed audio systems, has started shipping the company's new 7-inch Single Point In-Wall Stereo Speaker, the latest addition to the company's line of whole home audio systems and components.

     
  • Matrox Ups Bandwidth for Videowalls

    At InfoComm Asia 2010, Matrox Graphics unveiled a new component for videowall controllers.

     
  • SpinetiX Starts Bundling Signage Software

    At InfoComm Asia 2010, digital signage company SpinetiX unveiled a new digital signage software application that the company says is designed to simplify the implementation of small-scale signage projects.

     
  • Panasonic Debuts New Line of Projectors

    Panasonic Solutions Co. announced the PT-DZ570 Series projectors, featuring up to 4,500 lumens of brightness and native WUXGA resolution for full high-definition viewing.

     
  • Epson Projectors Add Crestron RoomView

    Crestron announced this week that Epson has added RoomView Connected to its new PowerLite Pro G-series line of projectors.

     
  • Audio-Technica Shows UWB Body-Pack Transmitter

    Audio-Technica unveiled its SpectraPulse mtu301 Body-Pack Transmitter.

     
  • Extron Readies Bigger Touch Panels

    Extron this week introduced two larger, high-resolution TouchLink touch panels.

     
  • Crestron Hires Director of Support

    Crestron announced the appointment of Gary Herron as its new director of customer support. Herron will be responsible for leading the customer service and technical support departments.

     
  • Furman Names LEED-Certified Sales Manager

    Panamax/Furman today announced the appointment of Martha Brooke to the position of eastern regional sales manager.

     
  • Alpha Video Adds to Integration Team

    Responding to the growth in sales of its video systems, Alpha Video, a professional video systems integrator, announced the hiring of Kurt Lundblad as senior broadcast engineer and Matthew Nolan as digital signage project manager.

     
  • Cisco Broadens Telepresence Line, WebEx

    Cisco Systems recently unveiled a series of products and services that the company says are to make its telepresence and video collaboration more affordable and easier to manage.

     
  • Yamaha Upgrades Mixer Software

    Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, announced the release of its M7CL version 3.5 firmware and File Converter software application.

     
  • Christie Expands 3D Projector Family

    Christie today announced it is expanding its Mirage Series 3D DLP projector line with six models to bring high-performance 3D solutions to new markets.

     
  • LG Partners with BroadSign on All-in-One Solution

    Recognizing the complexity of delivering complete turn-key digital signage solutions, LG Electronics USA has selected BroadSign International as the software provider for its newest digital signage solution, SuperSign Premier-s, company officials said this week.

     
  • Crestron Eagles Program Rises Again

    Crestron hosted the fifth Eagles Program dedication ceremony last month at the Wounded Warrior Detachment Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay.

     
  • Casio Launches Higher Brightness Green Projectors

    Casio America said it is expanding its line of Green Slim projectors with four new models of increased brightness–the XJ-A255V, XJ-A250, XJ-A155V, and XJ-A150.

     
  • NEC to Ship New Short-Throw Projectors

    NEC Display Solutions announced this week its new U Series of ultrashort-throw projectors, including the 3,000-lumen U300X and the 3,100-lumen U310W.

     
  • SoundTube Appoints Sales Managers

    SoundTube Entertainment appointed Jill Levine and James McManus to regional sales management positions. The company, which is part of the MSE Audio Group, makes a variety of in-ceiling, surface-mount, outdoor, focused, and other loudspeakers.

     
  • Barco Debuts 4:3 LED Videowalls

    Barco announced a new line of LED-lit, DLP-based videowalls with what the company says is an improved LED engine.

     
  • Denon Ships Solid-State Recorder

    Denon Professional, which makes digital recording and playback solutions for the fixed installation and education market sectors, said it is now shipping its DN-F650R Solid-state Audio Recorder.

     
  • Scala, HP Combine on Signage Players

    Scala, which makes software for digital signage networks, announced a new release of its QuickStart configuration and network management software that will run on a new line of signage players coming from Hewlett-Packard.

     
  • Projectiondesign Readies Night Vision Projector

    Projectiondesign this week unveiled a cooperative agreement with VDC Display Systems, which makes display solutions for military and commercial simulation and training applications, as well as a new LED-illuminated projection system for use in realistic night vision goggle stimulation.

     
  • NSCA Seeks Excellence in Business

    The National Systems Contractor Association (NSCA) has begun accepting nominations for its 2011 Excellence in Business Awards.

     
  • USAV Welcomes New Pro AV Members

    USAV Group, an association of professional AV integrators, recently added new integrators to its national network—NBS Commercial Interiors (NBS), of Troy, Mich., and bkm Audio Video Solutions (bkm) of East Hartford, Conn.

     
  • TV One Taps New Head of R&D

    TV One announced the appointment of Paul Burfield to the position of R&D manager.

     
  • Extron Ships Latest Energy Star Amp

    Extron Electronics has rolled out another in its line of XTRA Series Energy Star qualified power amplifiers. The new XPA 2002 two-channel power amp is a compact 1U, convection-cooled amplifier that offers 200W rms per channel at 4 ohms.

     
  • InfoComm, AIA Solicit Bids for AIA HQ Project

    The American Institute of Architects (AIA) said it will partner with InfoComm International to refurbish several meeting room spaces at its Washington, D.C. headquarters.

     
  • AVI-SPL Beefs Up Sales Team

    AVI-SPL, a leading provider of audio/video communications solutions, has expanded its sales team up and down the eastern portion of the United States.

     
  • WorxAudio Adopts EASE 2

    WorxAudio Technologies, a manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for the pro touring and install markets, announced that the company has licensed its brand to EASE Focus version 2. Bundled with all purchases of its TrueLine line array systems to assist customers with line-array aiming and acoustic...

     
  • Canon Unveils New Installation Projector

    Canon U.S.A. revealed its upcoming the REALiS WUX4000 Installation LCoS Projector, the company's first high-resolution projector for the installation market.

     
  • Yamaha Joins AVnu Alliance

    Yamaha Corp. and its group of companies, including Nexo S.A. and Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, have become promoter members of the AVnu Alliance, which was established to promote Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB).

     
  • Extron Enclosure Includes Power Management Features

    Extron Electronics announced it is shipping its new PowerCage 1600, a rack-mountable, 16-slot enclosure that supports a wide range of Extron fiber-optic and twisted-pair AV transmitter and receiver boards, providing an efficient way to power and mount multiple transmitters and receivers, according...

     
  • Visix Adds Signage Services

    Visix, which makes digital signage software, announced a new client services initiative, designed to provide various new and improved services to customers before, during, and after their adoption of Visix technologies, according to company officials.

     
  • Haivision Acquires CoolSign, Combines Streaming and Signage

    Haivision, which provides end-to-end H.264 IP video solutions, said it has acquired the assets of CS Software Holdings, including CoolSign product technology.

     
  • Liberty AV Realigns Sales Force

    Liberty AV Solutions president John Dace recently announced that the company would realign its sales force across the U.S.

     
  • Harman Names Head of Mass Comms Business

    In a move to provide systems integrators and clients in the mass communications market with specialized attention, support, and programs, Harman Professional appointed John Goodrich to the newly created position of global sales manager for mass communications.

     
  • Sharp Debuts a Touchscreen LCD

    Sharp recently took the wraps off its new high-performance interactive LCD presentation solution, the PN-L601B touchscreen LCD monitor.

     

Other Articles

  • AV Integrator Previews New Smart Board System

    Smart Technologies recently unveiled two new interactive products for business that are designed to enhance interactivity and collaboration, according to company officials.

     
  • ProAD A/V Designer in Elite Company

    Chris Neal, general manager and system design specialist for ProAD A/V in Oklahoma City, accomplished what only 58 AV pros before him had accomplished.

     
  • Kramer Breaks Out Standalone Controller

    Kramer Electronics has introduced the RC-63DL Six-Button Audio/Video and Room Controller with digital volume knob and LCD group labels for multimedia rooms.

     
  • Barix to IP-Enable Any Speaker

    At February's Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Amsterdam, Barix AG will show a new IP audio innovation that the company says gives systems integrators and end users the freedom of choice to turn nearly any 8-ohm speaker into an IP speaker solution.

     
  • Crestron Lands on Government IT Schedule

    Crestron announced recently that the company had been awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology Schedule 70 contract.

     
  • Extron GlobelViewer Hits Apple App Store

    Extron said its iGVE application is now available through Apple's iTunes App Store.

     
  • Haivision Beefs Up Federal Team

    Haivision, which makes end-to-end IP video and digital signage solutions, announced the appointment of Andy Vaughan as vice president of U.S. federal sales.

     
  • Gefen Ships 3G SDI Fiber Extenders

    Gefen announced its new GefenPro 3G SDI Fiber Optics Extender, which the company says offers a long-range method of extending any 3G SDI source, exceeding previous distance limitations.

     
  • RTI Extends Control to Multiple Platforms

    Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) has made available its new Virtual Panel control interface.

     
  • Extron Debuts DVI Signal Regenerator

    Extron Electronics introduced the DVI 110 signal regenerator for single link DVI-D signals.

     
  • WorxAudio Intros New Compact Line Array

    WorxAudio Technologies introduced its new TrueLine V5 Ultra-Compact Line Array.

     
  • Yamaha Releases New 3D Sound Bar

    Yamaha Electronics Corp. introduced the YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector, the latest addition to its sound-bar series.

     
  • AVI-SPL Names West Coast GM

    AVI-SPL has appointed Michael Dunn as general manager of its San Francisco regional office, overseeing both sales and technical operations.

     
  • Da-Lite Debuts Thin Display Mounts

    Da-Lite Screen Company introduced a new series of thin flat-panel wall mounts.

     
  • AVI-SPL Adds Education Market Managers

    AVI-SPL welcomed two new education market managers to the company. In Los Angeles, the company added market manager Ron Martinez to the team. In the Dallas office, AVI-SPL hired Jennifer Smeaton.

     
  • Aton Introduces Whole-Home Audio Kit

    Aton, which makes high-performance speakers and digital audio and HD video distribution systems, introduced what it calls the industry's first pre-programmed whole-home music system, the Aton AH66T Kit.

     
  • Harman Updates HiQnet System Architect

    Harman Professional Systems Development and Integration Group (SDIG) introduced HiQnet System Architect Version 2.3, which it says significantly improves the performance, functionality, and user interface of System Architect.

     
  • Almo to Offer ZeeVee Video Distribution Products

    Almo Professional A/V announced a new distribution relationship with ZeeVee, developer of HD video distribution products. ZeeVee's ZvPro and ZvBox products are now available directly from Almo for HD video and other commercial digital signage applications.

     
  • NuVo Ships New Digital Power Amp

    NuVo Technologies, which makes whole-home audio systems, has begun shipping the D460 Digital Power Amplifier, the latest in its list of energy-efficient components.

     
  • RTI Upgrades Two Handheld Controllers

    Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) announced that the company is now shipping its T2-C+ and T3-V+ universal system controllers.

     
  • Meyer Sound Forms Cinema Group

    Meyer Sound has announced a new dedicated cinema team to lead the development, sales, marketing, and technical support efforts for the EXP line of cinema products (formerly known as Cinema Experience).

     
  • Soundcraft Studer Names Quality Control Manager

    Soundcraft Studer has promoted Alan Wright to the role of Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager, reporting directly to Andy Trott, vice president and general manager of Harman's Mixing and Microphones and Headphones Business Unit.

     
  • Planar to Design High-Traffic Videowalls

    Planar Systems has introduced what it calls the first LCD videowall designed specifically to meet the requirements of high-traffic public venues.

     
  • Visitec to Distribute Cisco TelePresence

    Visitec Marketing Associates announced that it has earned official designation as a specialty distributor of Cisco TelePresence products.

     
  • ViewSonic Ships Sub-$1,000 HD Projector

    ViewSonic Corp. announced the addition of the Pro8200 projector to its Pro 8 Series projector line, with full HD 1080p resolution for high-definition viewing in the home.

     
  • Analog Way Debuts New Seamless Switcher

    At last month's InfoComm Asia, Analog Way, which makes image converters and presentation switchers, unveiled Smart Edge, a high-resolution seamless switcher with dual-output edge blending.

     
  • Hitachi Ups Short-Throw Ante

    Hitachi America has introduced yet another ultra-short throw projector, the company's new CP-AW250N Ultimate Short Throw projector.

     
  • Startup Launches New Presentation Switchers

    Presentation Switchers, a new Los Angeles-based AV manufacturer, recently launched operations and debuted its flagship line of modular digital presentation switchers.

     
  • High Res Systems Offers Controller Options

    High Resolution Systems introduced four size options and four different price levels for its Universal Device Controller (UDC), a software-based control platform that allows simple, cost-effective control of devices using IP (TCP/UDP) or serial (232/422/485) protocols.

     
  • Presentation Switchers Adds Western Reps

    Presentation Switchers has signed strategic marketing agreements with Anew C.T. and Mizzen Marketing to represent the company in the western United States.

     
  • Listen Tech Signs Canadian Rep Firm

    Listen Technologies has appointed Vellone Communication as the company's new representative for Eastern Canada.

     
  • InfoComm Launches GovComm 2011

    InfoComm International announced yesterday it is launching GovComm 2011, a professional audiovisual and information communications exposition and conference to be held November 1 and 2, 2011, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

     
  • Liberty AV Names New Sales Manager

    Liberty AV Solutions President John Dace announced that effective immediately, Greg Baltzer will man be the company's territory manager for the north central post.

     
  • NuVo Ships New In-Wall Speaker

    NuVo Technologies, a manufacturer of distributed audio systems, has started shipping the company's new 7-inch Single Point In-Wall Stereo Speaker, the latest addition to the company's line of whole home audio systems and components.

     
  • Matrox Ups Bandwidth for Videowalls

    At InfoComm Asia 2010, Matrox Graphics unveiled a new component for videowall controllers.

     
  • SpinetiX Starts Bundling Signage Software

    At InfoComm Asia 2010, digital signage company SpinetiX unveiled a new digital signage software application that the company says is designed to simplify the implementation of small-scale signage projects.

     
  • Panasonic Debuts New Line of Projectors

    Panasonic Solutions Co. announced the PT-DZ570 Series projectors, featuring up to 4,500 lumens of brightness and native WUXGA resolution for full high-definition viewing.

     
  • Epson Projectors Add Crestron RoomView

    Crestron announced this week that Epson has added RoomView Connected to its new PowerLite Pro G-series line of projectors.

     
  • Audio-Technica Shows UWB Body-Pack Transmitter

    Audio-Technica unveiled its SpectraPulse mtu301 Body-Pack Transmitter.

     
  • Extron Readies Bigger Touch Panels

    Extron this week introduced two larger, high-resolution TouchLink touch panels.

     
  • Crestron Hires Director of Support

    Crestron announced the appointment of Gary Herron as its new director of customer support. Herron will be responsible for leading the customer service and technical support departments.

     
  • Furman Names LEED-Certified Sales Manager

    Panamax/Furman today announced the appointment of Martha Brooke to the position of eastern regional sales manager.

     
  • Alpha Video Adds to Integration Team

    Responding to the growth in sales of its video systems, Alpha Video, a professional video systems integrator, announced the hiring of Kurt Lundblad as senior broadcast engineer and Matthew Nolan as digital signage project manager.

     
  • Cisco Broadens Telepresence Line, WebEx

    Cisco Systems recently unveiled a series of products and services that the company says are to make its telepresence and video collaboration more affordable and easier to manage.

     
  • Yamaha Upgrades Mixer Software

    Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, announced the release of its M7CL version 3.5 firmware and File Converter software application.

     
  • Christie Expands 3D Projector Family

    Christie today announced it is expanding its Mirage Series 3D DLP projector line with six models to bring high-performance 3D solutions to new markets.

     
  • LG Partners with BroadSign on All-in-One Solution

    Recognizing the complexity of delivering complete turn-key digital signage solutions, LG Electronics USA has selected BroadSign International as the software provider for its newest digital signage solution, SuperSign Premier-s, company officials said this week.

     
  • Crestron Eagles Program Rises Again

    Crestron hosted the fifth Eagles Program dedication ceremony last month at the Wounded Warrior Detachment Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay.

     
  • Casio Launches Higher Brightness Green Projectors

    Casio America said it is expanding its line of Green Slim projectors with four new models of increased brightness–the XJ-A255V, XJ-A250, XJ-A155V, and XJ-A150.

     
  • NEC to Ship New Short-Throw Projectors

    NEC Display Solutions announced this week its new U Series of ultrashort-throw projectors, including the 3,000-lumen U300X and the 3,100-lumen U310W.

     
  • SoundTube Appoints Sales Managers

    SoundTube Entertainment appointed Jill Levine and James McManus to regional sales management positions. The company, which is part of the MSE Audio Group, makes a variety of in-ceiling, surface-mount, outdoor, focused, and other loudspeakers.

     
  • Barco Debuts 4:3 LED Videowalls

    Barco announced a new line of LED-lit, DLP-based videowalls with what the company says is an improved LED engine.

     
  • Denon Ships Solid-State Recorder

    Denon Professional, which makes digital recording and playback solutions for the fixed installation and education market sectors, said it is now shipping its DN-F650R Solid-state Audio Recorder.

     
  • Scala, HP Combine on Signage Players

    Scala, which makes software for digital signage networks, announced a new release of its QuickStart configuration and network management software that will run on a new line of signage players coming from Hewlett-Packard.

     
  • Projectiondesign Readies Night Vision Projector

    Projectiondesign this week unveiled a cooperative agreement with VDC Display Systems, which makes display solutions for military and commercial simulation and training applications, as well as a new LED-illuminated projection system for use in realistic night vision goggle stimulation.

     
  • NSCA Seeks Excellence in Business

    The National Systems Contractor Association (NSCA) has begun accepting nominations for its 2011 Excellence in Business Awards.

     
  • USAV Welcomes New Pro AV Members

    USAV Group, an association of professional AV integrators, recently added new integrators to its national network—NBS Commercial Interiors (NBS), of Troy, Mich., and bkm Audio Video Solutions (bkm) of East Hartford, Conn.

     
  • TV One Taps New Head of R&D

    TV One announced the appointment of Paul Burfield to the position of R&D manager.

     
  • Extron Ships Latest Energy Star Amp

    Extron Electronics has rolled out another in its line of XTRA Series Energy Star qualified power amplifiers. The new XPA 2002 two-channel power amp is a compact 1U, convection-cooled amplifier that offers 200W rms per channel at 4 ohms.

     
  • InfoComm, AIA Solicit Bids for AIA HQ Project

    The American Institute of Architects (AIA) said it will partner with InfoComm International to refurbish several meeting room spaces at its Washington, D.C. headquarters.

     
  • AVI-SPL Beefs Up Sales Team

    AVI-SPL, a leading provider of audio/video communications solutions, has expanded its sales team up and down the eastern portion of the United States.

     
  • WorxAudio Adopts EASE 2

    WorxAudio Technologies, a manufacturer of loudspeaker systems for the pro touring and install markets, announced that the company has licensed its brand to EASE Focus version 2. Bundled with all purchases of its TrueLine line array systems to assist customers with line-array aiming and acoustic...

     
  • Canon Unveils New Installation Projector

    Canon U.S.A. revealed its upcoming the REALiS WUX4000 Installation LCoS Projector, the company's first high-resolution projector for the installation market.

     
  • Yamaha Joins AVnu Alliance

    Yamaha Corp. and its group of companies, including Nexo S.A. and Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH, have become promoter members of the AVnu Alliance, which was established to promote Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (AVB).

     
  • Extron Enclosure Includes Power Management Features

    Extron Electronics announced it is shipping its new PowerCage 1600, a rack-mountable, 16-slot enclosure that supports a wide range of Extron fiber-optic and twisted-pair AV transmitter and receiver boards, providing an efficient way to power and mount multiple transmitters and receivers, according...

     
  • Visix Adds Signage Services

    Visix, which makes digital signage software, announced a new client services initiative, designed to provide various new and improved services to customers before, during, and after their adoption of Visix technologies, according to company officials.

     
  • Haivision Acquires CoolSign, Combines Streaming and Signage

    Haivision, which provides end-to-end H.264 IP video solutions, said it has acquired the assets of CS Software Holdings, including CoolSign product technology.

     
  • Liberty AV Realigns Sales Force

    Liberty AV Solutions president John Dace recently announced that the company would realign its sales force across the U.S.

     
  • Harman Names Head of Mass Comms Business

    In a move to provide systems integrators and clients in the mass communications market with specialized attention, support, and programs, Harman Professional appointed John Goodrich to the newly created position of global sales manager for mass communications.

     
  • Sharp Debuts a Touchscreen LCD

    Sharp recently took the wraps off its new high-performance interactive LCD presentation solution, the PN-L601B touchscreen LCD monitor.

     
 

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