August 2011
Technology Showcases
Projection Screens Technology Showcase
by Mike Keadle
Mike Keadle looks at the latest screen offerings….
3D and Special Venue Projectors
by Bennett Liles
3D is for real and manufacturers have committed substantial resources to bring it to the masses….
Columns & Features
The New Basic Cable
By Doug Engstrom, Technical Director, Contemporary Research
There are better open-cable rather than closed-cable solutions. …
Acoustic Expertise: Club Sound
By Bob McCarthy
Audio principles for nightclubs and bars….
Case Study: Chateau Nightclub and Gardens
The 45,000-square-foot club spans two levels with a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, more than 30 zones in all, each with their own acoustics problems….
HDBaseT: Shaping the Future of Digital Connectivity
by Micha Risling
HDBaseT is well-positioned to become
the preferred industry technology for
simplified networking and single-wire
connectivity….
Effective Publicity
by Don Kreski
Seven ways to make your PR program more valuable….
Natural 3D
by Cynthia Wisehart
What do nature films have to do with the future of 3D?…
Review
SnapAV Episode ES-HT900-LCR-6 Speakers
by John McJunkin
Aesthetically pleasing speakers when in-wall or traditional pro audio speakers won’t do….
New Products
Kramer VS-162AVM Matrix Switcher
A 16×16 matrix switcher from Kramer….
EAW SBK Subwoofers
A series of subwoofers from EAW….
Canon VB-M700F IP Camera
An IP camera from Canon….
Bose RoomMatch
A series of loudspeakers from Bose….
Peerless AV Flatpanel Carts and Stands
A line of 13 AV flatpanel carts and stands from Peerless….
Symetrix ARC-2e
A wall panel menu-driven remote from Symetrix….
Gefen DVI KVM ELR Extender
A KVM extender from Gefen….
Atlona AT-LINE-PRO5
A presentation video switcher/scaler from Atlona….
HDBaseT: Shaping the Future of Digital Connectivity
by Micha Risling
HDBaseT is well-positioned to become
the preferred industry technology for
simplified networking and single-wire
connectivity….
Product Trend
Scan Converters
Increased options for pro AV scan conversion….
Special Report: Education
Case Study: Boston University
Boston University’s College of Communication is using
Blackmagic Design’s ATEM 1 M/E production switcher and ATEM 1 M/E broadcast panel in its studios. …
Local Broadcast Case Study: Stratford Central Secondary School
The Stratford Central Secondary School in Stratford, Ontario purchased the Roland VR-5 AV switcher for the school’s Comtech program….
Whitepaper: Video in Education Paradigm Shift
The use of video in education offers a world of opportunities beyond the virtual field trip. …
Video Furniture International Lectern
The EDU-LE lectern from Video Furniture International features 10 rack spaces and a flip-up shelf. …
Middle Atlantic Products Credenza
Middle Atlantic Products announces several new options for its C5 series
credenza rack systems….
Bretford Manufacturing Flatpanel Multimedia Cart
Bretford Manufacturing’s
UL-approved flatpanel multimedia carts are ideal for K-12 and higher education environment….
Vaddio Production Console
Vaddio announced new Production Consoles and Video Production Workstations designed for professional production spaces. …
The Buzz
2012 NSCA Business & Leadership Conference to Be Held in Dallas, Texas
Registration Opens for Inaugural GovComm 2011 Exposition
Your CEDIA EXPO 2011 To-Do List
Outline iMode
Outline debuted its iMode iPad/iPad 2 App at InfoComm 2011….
Yamaha StageMix 2.0
Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems is releasing StageMix 2.0. …
Case Study: Galaxy Macau Hotel and Casino
Galaxy Macau hotel and casino has installed Haivision’s Makito HD H.264 encoders to simplify its signage deployment….
