ProAV Today
Audio Bricks is a modular hi-fi system inspired by Legos
Bricks can be assembled in different ways to build a loudspeaker, music center, headphone amplifier, and much more
ProAV Today
New approach improves the brightness and power efficiency of near-eye displays
Researchers demonstrated a full-color near-eye display that uses three stacked holographic gratings, each engineered to direct red, green or blue light.
ProAV Today
FCC filing hints at new Sonos headphones arriving next month
The Sonos Ace Ultra will reportedly feature more AI and smart home integration
ProAV Today
Korean researchers make holographic telepresence breakthrough
Research team has taken a new approach to replicating 3D waveforms in holographic video calls
ProAV Today
WATCH: Repairable smart glasses are difficult – not impossible – to make
iFixit tackles the idea of repairable smart glasses by examining two competing models
ProAV Today
Nanolumens debuts the NanoBanner portable digital signage solution
NanoBanner enables portable digital signage with wireless management and flexible deployment across various environments
SVC Event
IP Showcase on the Water Announces Full Presentation Schedule for IBC2026
AIMS and VSF Continue to Support More Sustainable Travel to IBC With Sponsorship of the decodeTV Green Line
ProAV Today
Hisense begins software updates for Dolby Vision 2
Select 2026 models from Hisense are the first to receive the firmware update
ProAV Today
Tiny Vinyl debuts its own miniature record player
The new mini record player is made just for Tiny Vinyl's novelty 4" format
Need to Know
Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories August 3-August 7
Featured
SVC Event
SVC announces Best of InfoComm 2026
Judged on the show floor from among submitted products
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask The Questions: Ross Video On Creating High-Quality Broadcast AV
AV Technology’s Cindy Davis and Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart asked their respective audiences to share some questions about the real value of creating high-quality broadcast AV in non-traditional broadcast environments. During a candid discussion, they put the...
SVC Event
Best of Show at NAB 2026
Sony PXW-Z300 Camcorder with Video Content Authenticity Technology The Sony PXW‑Z300 handheld XDCAM 4K is announced by Sony as the world’s first camcorder to support real-time, standards-based content authenticity by adding unique digital signatures to MP4 video footage. It’s...
Industry
On the Circuit: MAXHUB US Headquarters
Grand opening is a message of commitment to North America--and to AI
Corporate AV
Chief Introduces Tempo™ Flat Panel In-Wall Single-Box Mount System
Expands Chief’s In-Wall Portfolio to Support Small to Medium Displays
The Wire
Panasonic LUMIX and LiveU Collaborate on Powerful “Live Anywhere” Workflow
Social180Group developed the mobile-first approach, with Broadfield Distributing delivering the final turnkey solution to customers.
The Wire
Beam Dynamics Makes IBC Debut with Major Expansion into License Intelligence
Beam Dynamics will make its IBC debut this September, marking a major step in the company’s growth. Beam helps broadcast, live production and professional AV organizations understand and run...
The Wire
amaran Makes Its Global Debut in Audio With the Launch of the amaran Mic
Los Angeles, CA – AUGUST 13, 2026 – amaran, pioneer of lighting tools for creators, today announced the amaran Mic, a $99 USD wireless desktop microphone that brings the...
The Wire
Korbyt to Showcase New AI-Powered Meeting Room and Desk Booking Capabilities for Law Firms at ILTACON 2026
New Korbyt Booking Calendar, ConciergeAI and Microsoft 365 Add-In Help Legal Teams Reclaim Billable Time, Protect Client Confidentiality and Remove Booking Friction
The Wire
Polaris® Expands Compression Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Growing Market Demand
Reinforces the Brand’s Commitment to Support the Growing Demands of Electrical Infrastructure, Data Centers, Power Distribution, and Electrification Projects Across North America HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 –...
The Wire
BCE Demonstrates Sovereign Cloud Media Workflows powered by Media-as-a-Service at IBC 2026
Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE), a leading European provider of media services, system integration and product development, will demonstrate an end-to-end sovereign cloud media supply chain at IBC 2026, taking...
The Wire
dzjinius to showcase new ‘dzjinius on-set’ application at IBC2026
dzjinius, the all-in-one production management platform for the media and entertainment industry, will showcase its new application, “dzjinius on-set”, at IBC2026, taking place at RAI Amsterdam from 11–14 September....
The Wire
Clear-Com to Showcase Communications Solutions for Broadcast Workflows at IBC 2026
Clear-Com® is returning to IBC 2026, taking place September 11-14 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. At Stand 10.D29, Clear-Com will spotlight the award-winning FreeSpeak Cell™ beltpack, the Avalon® IP Station, updates...
Podcasts
SVC Podcasts
The SVC Interview: Daniel Reed, Senior Product Manager, Biamp
Talking shop about how Parle Voice LIft serves presenters, participants, and integrators
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask the Questions: About Networked AV Pain Points
Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart and AV Technology’s Cindy Davis asked their respective audiences to share questions about their networked AV pain points. During a candid discussion, they put the challenge to NETGEAR’s Alex Pendleton. Check out the...
On The Circuit
The SVC Interview: Modern Upselling
We talk with Cynthia Menna of ADI Global about the power of upselling
Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil Audio (Podcast 266)
The sophisticated Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system at work
Industry
AI Agents and AVoIP: SDVoE Alliance Positions AV-over-IP Platform for AI-Assisted Workflows
DVIGear's DisplayNet Connect for AI Agents Demonstrates How AI Assistants Can Design, Deploy, and Diagnose SDVoE Systems Through Natural Language
Industry
Cheats & Workarounds
Sometimes conditions are not good, time is short, or trouble arises unexpectedly. Sometimes you can find a temporary (or permanent) solution that might be pushing the edge of standard...
Industry
May Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
Meyer Sound introduces TIGRA line array and 1800-LFC subwoofer Meyer Sound is expanding its next generation of self-powered professional loudspeakers with the introduction of the TIGRA line array loudspeaker...
Industry
Magnetic Induction
Header photo: Store Norsk Leksikon A client of mine was complaining about hum in their audio mixer. This was a system that I had built and knew well. I...
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