September 2012
By Bob McCarthy
This month’s showcase will feature boundary microphones and automatic mixers. The coupling of these two entities steers us in a decidedly corporate direction, emphasizing conference, podium, courtroom, and boardroom applications. ...
By Bennett Liles
The models we survey here have a broad range of applications, but we’ve chosen to look at their features in light of corporate boardroom and training applications....
By Cynthia Wisehart
In Seattle at Barboza, Glen Phillips had just finished a set for the gathering of press and dealers at Mackie’s debut event for the Mackie DLM series powered loudspeakers. ...
By Don Kreski
Time Warner’s seven-month-old Medialab is one of the most sophisticated test marketing facilities ever built, employing innovative research tools to evaluate testers reactions and integrating a sophisticated audio visual system to observe, record, and analyze those reactions....
The light bulb moment that started the Mackie DLM series came at InfoComm 2009 when Mackie’s John Boudreau was making the rounds with EAW’s Jeff Rocha, looking at something new: speakers with vertically aligned drivers. ...
With Bennett Liles
The Howard Theater in Washington, D.C was once a dilapidated hulk, but after a huge renovation, its audio and video systems are among the best anywhere. ...
With Bennett Liles
The complete renovation of Washington, D.C.’s Howard Theatre was a big job, and the video setup is second to none....
With Bennett Liles
Just because it’s a small church doesn’t mean it can’t be a big job with three-second reverb time and no audio experts on staff....
With Bennett Liles
The Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City, Mich., needed an unattended sound system and gear that virtually disappeared into the sanctuary. ...
By Jeff Carroll, Ph.D.
The louder the music, the more fans rave. That ringing in your ears after a concert usually goes away within hours or days. But what if it persists?...
By John McJunkin
The DL1608 itself is not actually a complete mixer. It’s one half of a two-part system—the I/O and digital audio engine that handles all the input, output, and processing of your signals. The other half of the system is the iPad that you provide to control the system....
Reviewer: John McJunkin
The d:fine (“define”) microphone is the latest headset from DPA, adding to its line that already includes the 4066 and 4088 headsets. ...
Christie is part of the American Red Cross’ “Prepare SoCal” campaign, which aims to prepare Southern California businesses and households for natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and other emergencies. ...
By Vern Freedlander, vice president, production, X2O Media
Live data has always been an important component of digital signage, but one business sector in particular can reap enormous benefits....
The Discover Video Nimbus Cloud Service and is ideal for instant live video streaming to desktops and mobile devices, and it can be simpler and less expensive than hosting your own streaming server or contracting with a major Content Delivery Network operator....
For many homeowners, knowing where to start and what possibilities can be achieved when embarking on a home technology project is hard. ...
This checklist is intended to provide a comprehensive and singular source of tests to determine if the audiovisual system achieves the client’s goals or objectives and that the system performs in accordance with the best practices of the industry. ...
Registration for second annual GovComm 2012 has opened. ...
InfoComm International and the National eHealth Collaborative (NeHC) will be co-hosting the inaugural Technology Crossroads Conference....
InfoComm International is teaming up with the United Veterans Learning Centers (UVLC) to provide veterans with training and an opportunity to enter the AV industry....
Wondering about the dates and locations for the InfoComm Show this June and beyond?...
Showcase your talents and share your insights on the audiovisual industry at InfoComm 2013. ...
NSCA assists integrators to better manage their time and resources with a series of webinars aimed to create efficiency using popular software such as Microsoft Excel. ...
NSCA’s popular project management training has been scheduled for a variety of dates throughout the remainder of 2012, to be held at locations in Minneapolis and Dallas....
Check out Inside NSCA, a business tips, resources, and helpful advice blog from NSCA’s Chuck Wilson....
The TNP528 is a hybrid interconnect solution with digital (HDMI) and analog (VGA) interconnects....
The Planar Helium 27in. multi-touch monitor is a bright, slim-profile interactive display with a smooth all-glass front surface, wide viewing angles, and a built-in full HD webcam....
The Video Furniture International T324 T1 consists of the table T324 and the 1X TP800 fixed-base telepresence stand (choice of single, dual, or XL)....
Aviom’s Pro64 Network Manager version 3.0 is now available for download on Aviom’s website....
Eartec’s COMSTAR is a full duplex system that allows crews to converse simultaneously....
DVEO has introduced the Linux-based MultiStreamer DIG/IP micro encoder/live streamer that's 9.8in. long and 7.8in. wide....
The FOX T UWP 302 is a two-input fiber-optic transmitter for long transmission of video and stereo audio signals over fiber optics....
The lockbox features a single fan, as well as a mounting location for a second fan should additional thermal management be required....
The free Version 1.1 software update allows ClearView HD-USB PTZ camera users the ability to control the camera from any computer or mobile device that supports a web browser....
Audio Authority has introduced the SF-16B, a basic version of its 16-channel SF-16M matrix amplifier....
The HCS-8301M is a 15-channel hardware mixer with fader attenuation at a range of -30dB to 0dB....
Mega-Lite has announced the Enlighten One console, an all-in-one software, board, and 23in. touchscreen....
The Pro Series products are based on 2.4GHz digital wireless technology and have a wireless transmission range of up to 300ft....
Lightware has announced two new lines of enclosures for its series of standalone DVI matrix switchers....
This amplifier incorporates three of Crown’s I-Tech 4x3500HD DriveCore series 4-channel power amplifiers in a single road-ready rack....
The Airflex AF5D-5S from Airflex5D, a venture affliated with Elite Screens, is a 2D/3D projector stacking system that aligns the images of multiple projectors vertically and horizontally into one single picture with amplified brightness....
The Earthworks WL40V wireless vocal microphone capsule has a three-ring bulls-eye connector and is interchangeable with any of the screw-on-type handheld transmitters that receive a 31.3mm/pitch 1.0mm....
Peerless-AV has announced two Universal Desktop Tablet Mounts and a Universal Tablet Cradle, as well as the Tablet Stand for iPad....
The DMP 128 is a 12x8 audio mixer featuring Extron ProDSP, automixing, I/O expansion capabilities, and acoustic echo cancellation....
The pack adds a second D-Rack, digital snakes, and a flight case for the surface as well as a road-ready, 72-mic input system....
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Boundary Mics and Automatic Mic Mixers
Corporate Projectors
Test Marketing with AV 
Inside Look: Mackie DLM Ultra-compact Powered Loudspeakers
Loudspeaker System Design for Worship, Part 1
Mackie DL1608 Mixer Review
DPA d:fine Headset Microphone Review
Emergency Preparedness
Why Your Company Needs to Be on CEDIA.org
GovComm Registration is Now Open 
AV Heroes Provides Training for Vets
Planar Helium Monitor
Video Furniture International T324 T1 Collaboration Table
Aviom Pro64 Network Manager version 3.0
Eartec COMSTAR
Extron FOX T UWP 302 Fiber-optic Transmitter Wallplate
VMP DVR-LB3
Audio Authority SF-16B Amplifier
Taiden HCS-8301M Digital Audio Mixer
Mega-Lite Enlighten One Lighting Console
Eos Wireless Pro Series Wireless Audio Line
Lightware PLUS and MED series
Earthworks WL40V
Extron DMP 128
DiGiCo Rack Pack 
