The Wire
Extron touchpanel delivers ultra-wide screen and annotation in one package
The company's first ultrawide touchpanel.
Staging
AVoIP Case Study: Virtual Ball Drop in Times Square
Watch Tiger Party's Rafale Chang do Covid-safe signage synchronization
The Wire
NIRO predictive iterative analysis tool for small room acoustics will debut on NAMM Pro Audio track
This fifteen-minute NIRO tutorial will illustrate how this software platform has been developed; the research behind it; and why it is poised to create a new paradigm in the optimization of small room acoustics.
Trade Shows
WATCH: Engadget visits LG’s CES “booth”
Richard Lai tour guides the transparent screen applications
The Wire
Sony introduces two new pro-level Crystal LED display systems
Both series are equipped with the “X1 for Crystal LED” high-performance image quality processor.
Entertainment
Cinematic Community
Like many faith communities, Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado has found a new sense of mission in pandemic. As with so much adaptation and innovation these days, AV is a critical tool. Specifically, the artists and...
Products
Tech Roundup: Routers and Switchers 2020
Modern AV signal switching systems have answered the challenge posed by a proliferation of new AV formats along with demand for user-friendliness and up-time reliability. Sound, video and control can be manipulated for a wide variety of devices and...
Entertainment
AVoIP Case Study: Architecture over IP at J Hotel, Shanghai Tower
Perched high in the world’s second-tallest building, the ultra-luxury J Hotel incorporates modular AVoIP within versatile boardrooms and ballrooms
Markets
Case Study: Southcrest Baptist Church, Texas
Southcrest Baptist Church has remodeled a former worship center on its campus in Lubbock, Texas, reopening it as The Venue, an 800-seat multipurpose space outfitted with a new Solid State Logic Live L200 digital mixing console. The new L200...
Featured
The Wire
“Leon Live”, A New Video Series by Leon, Debuts on Thursday, October 1st With an Exclusive Interview and Performance by Nashville Musician Devon Gilfillian
Looking to find new ways to stay connected in a time of canceled events and social distancing, Leon announced today the launch of a new video series called Leon Live.
The Wire
Singer Michael McCowin and Songwriter Kevin Wood “Shine” at Sweetwater Studios
September 4, 2020, Fort Wayne, IN – Michael McCowin; from Dallas, TX., spent the better part of three decades touring with Gospel music group Mighty Clouds of Joy before family commitments required him to move his family to Fort...
Audio
DiGiCo Quantum7 and SD12 Pair Loaded with KLANG Immersive System Give the Clients at Sixth Sense Creative House an Extrasensory Experience
Created as a place to “let creatives get creative,” Sixth Sense is the response envisioned by 3G Productions as the COVID-19 pandemic forces the live event industry to rethink itself
The Wire
Captioning 1 Billion Views and Counting with act.tv
act.tv streamlines live captions for streaming media with EEG Video’s Falcon and Lexi solutions.
The Wire
NewTekTV Expands in September to Highlight How You Can Lift Your Voice Through Video
NewTek, the leader in IP-based video technology and part of the Vizrt Group, is expanding its NewTekTV (www.newtek.tv) programming lineup in September. The brand new content focuses on relevant issues for today’s socially distant production environment and highlights new...
New Products
DiGiCo Reveals New Year New Hope Competition
Giveaways will include a DiGiGrid MGB MADI-to-SoundGrid Interface, new KLANG:kontroller (Serial Number 1), and a DiGiCo Quantum Range Console!
The Wire
Show Imaging Transforms to Accommodate Virtual Event Production
In early May of last year, Show Imaging entirely transformed itself from a live events company to a virtual events company with a widespread, global audience. This means that...
The Wire
Biamp Introduces VenuePolar EASE Focus Plugin to Automate Loudspeaker System Design
Helps Designers Easily Achieve Uniform Coverage of Community IV6 Modular Vertical Arrays BEAVERTON, Ore. — Jan. 22, 2021 — Biamp® strengthens its commitment to streamlining system design and installation...
The Wire
Biamp Introduces Premium Surface Mount Desono Loudspeaker Series
High-Performance Surface Mount Loudspeakers Excel in Music and Speech Reproduction in Indoor and Outdoor Applications, Enhanced with Time-Saving Installation Features BEAVERTON, Ore. — Jan. 22, 2021 — Biamp® today...
The Wire
Biamp Adds NPX Network Paging Stations to Its Ecosystem
New Convenience Paging Stations Integrate Seamlessly With Tesira and New Qt X Sound Masking Solutions BEAVERTON, Ore. — Jan. 22, 2021 — Biamp® introduces the NPX Network Paging Stations,...
The Wire
Biamp Debuts Industry’s First All-In-One Direct-Field and Indirect Sound Masking Solution
The Cambridge Qt X Series Unites Direct and Indirect Field Sound Masking in a Single System that Simplifies Installation and Programming BEAVERTON, Ore. — Jan. 22, 2021 — Biamp®...
The Wire
Biamp Introduces Devio SCX Series, Extending Plug-and-Play Conferencing to Medium and Large Meeting Spaces
Next-Generation Meeting Room Audio Hub Features Biamp Launch Automatic Discovery and Tuning BEAVERTON, Ore. — Jan. 22, 2021 — Biamp® today announced the Devio™ SCX Series of conference room...
The Wire
Draper® Announces New VP of Sales, AV Sales Director
Draper has announced a new vice president of sales. Lee Denhart has been with Draper for 31 years, serving as field sales manager and most recently as most recently...
The Wire
Epson to Participate in FETC Interactive Online Event
Epson America, Inc. will participate in the virtual Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) from Jan. 26-29, 2021, demonstrating its leading laser projection solutions and innovative business inkjet printers.
Podcasts
Blog
PODCAST 243-2: Grace Polaris Church Gets Video Streaming Just in Time for Pandemic Pt 2
Church continues online services with all new AV gear in InteRise project
Blog
PODCAST 243-1: Grace Polaris Church Gets Video Streaming Just in Time for Pandemic Pt 1
Complete AV renovation by InteRise allows church to continue services online
Blog
PODCAST 242-2: Greater Baltimore Medical Center Gets the Word Out on Covid-19 Pt 2
Focal Point Productions provides Greater Baltimore Medical Center with professional videoconferencing
Blog
PODCAST 242-1: Greater Baltimore Medical Center Gets the Word Out on Covid-19 Pt 1
Focal Point Productions sets up their Facebook Live and townhall streaming
Industry
CMA and representatives of Charley Pride issue statements
Trailblazing guest of honor at this year's CMA Awards is remembered for his music and leadership; CMA responds to COVID-19 speculation at socially-distanced live event.
Industry
Virtual Presence
In June, Almo Professional A/V announced an exclusive partnership with ARHT Media. The company is the global leader in the development, production and transmission of high-quality, low latency hologram...
Industry
Standards-based AV Infrastructure Over IP
By David Chiappini, Executive VP of R&D at Matrox and Chair of AIMS' Pro AV Working Group, and Samuel Recine, VP of Sales – AV/IT Group; Americas & Asia...
Industry
Breaking: NAB Show moves to Fall 2021
The National Association of Broadcasters has decided to move the 2021 NAB Show from April to October of next year.
Industry
Live Streaming Comparison Guide
In this buyer’s guide, I’ll review the features offered by live streaming service providers in different categories, and factors to consider when choosing a service.
ProAV Today
Epson files lawsuits against Amazon projector sellers for misleading advertising claims
Highlights the need for using industry standard specs to better equip shoppers to make smart buying decisions.
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