QSC Introduces Native Video Distribution within the Q-SYS Ecosystem
Costa Mesa, Calif. (January 8, 2019) – QSC today announced the Q-SYS™ NV Series (NV-32-H) network video endpoint for the Q-SYS Ecosystem. This native, multi-stream, software-defined HDMI encoder/decoder enables network-based video distribution, optimized specifically for the ...read more
AVoIP Case Study: Boston Globe Headquarters goes AV Over IP
When the Boston Globe decided to open new headquarters for it's iconic newspaper, part of the technical charter was to develop a next gen IP network. The Globe commissioned AV firm Maverick Integration to select a video distribution system that could drive and support the news ...read more
Aurora IPBaseT Manager
Frequently the management software for an AV over IP solution is overlooked. The software is ultimately what determines the experience with the AV over IP product during installation, usage, and troubleshooting. Aurora Multimedia introduced its latest IPBaseT Manager web server ...read more
Case Study: Dante TV
With two hospital locations, 12 primary care clinics, six rehabilitation centers and nine specialty care sites, Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States. Star Studio is the hospital’s in-house television studio with production ...read more
Case Study: Dante Management
Sitting in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Target Field is home to Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins, and accommodates more than 39,000 spectators. Though designed as a baseball venue, it also hosts football, soccer, and a wide range of outdoor concerts and various ...read more
Tuning Tracks
If you visited the Amek booth in 1987 you might well have had the opportunity to mix a song or two from a multitrack tape copy of U2’s Joshua Tree album. The band had used an Amek desk to record at Danesmoate House in Dublin— indeed, I flew to Ireland to crate it up for its ...read more
Extron Now Shipping Larger Two-Way SoundField Pendant Speaker
Anaheim, California (January 16, 2019) - Extron is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Extron SF 26PT, a two-way pendant loudspeaker for high performance program or music playback in high-ceiling and open-ceiling applications. Taking inspiration from modern ...read more
CRAS Hosts Pensado’s Place
Gilbert, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2019 - The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS; www.cras.edu), the premier institution for audio engineering education, recently hosted a live version of the renowned pro audio show Pensado’s Place at its Gilbert, Ariz. campus on Nov. 30. ...read more
New Atlona OmniStream Firmware Release Broadens AV over IP Opportunities
ZURICH, Switzerland, January 16, 2019 – Atlona will unleash its OmniStream v1.2.2 firmware release at the upcoming ISE 2019 show, providing integrators and end users with a powerful AV over IP feature set to drive and manage high-resolution content over the network. The latest ...read more
Visix Launches a New Digital Signage Masterclass Series
ATLANTA, GA – January 16, 2019 – Visix, Inc. has launched four e-book guides as part of their new Digital Signage Masterclass Series. The guides provide practical, step-by-step advice on every stage of planning, buying, implementing and maintaining a successful digital signage ...read more
Martin Audio Announces Wavefront Precision Longbow––Scalable Resolution Goes Further
Martin Audio has shrugged off any notion of January blues with the announcement of its latest optimized line array, adding to the popular Wavefront Precision Series with the Longbow (WPL) edition. With the launch of the Wavefront Precision™ Series (WPM and WPC) back in 2017, the ...read more
Barix Launching Powerful Multi-Site Background Music Streaming Enhancements at ISE 2019
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, January 16, 2019 — Audio over IP leader Barix will use the upcoming ISE 2019 show as the launch pad for powerful new advances in its next-generation RetailPlayer multi-site background music streaming solution. Exhibiting in stand 8-G275 at the event (February ...read more
PixelFLEX™ introduces EF Series economical and efficient LED video display
Created to meet the high demands of budget-friendly, indoor video installations, the award-winning LED video manufacturer PixelFLEX™ is proud to announce the new EF Series. With its economical and efficient design, the EF Series meets all the PixelFLEX standards for quality ...read more
47-Foot Yacht Stays Safe and Secure with the 2GIG GC3 System
When it comes to thievery, boats have always been a primary target. Many are left unprotected dockside, and mooring or trailer storage during periods of non-usage make them extremely vulnerable targets. This is especially so when it comes to a luxury 47-foot trawler, such as ...read more
Furman Helps Jan Ozveren Bring Studio-Quality Sound to Live Performances
In his 15-year career as a full-time touring and recording guitarist, Jan Ozveren has played with some of the world’s biggest acts, including Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson, Charlie Puth and Corinne Bailey Rae. Whether he’s performing one song on a live TV show, accompanying an entire ...read more
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Barona Resort and Casino expands with Just Add Power's Ultra HD over IP Pt 2
On this edition of the SVC Podcast, Contributing Editor Bennett Liles wraps up his discussion with Dennis Pappenfus of San Diego’s Fluid Sound about the AV distribution expansion project for the Barona Resort and Casino in Lakeside, California. Dennis details the Crestron ...read more
University of Louisville gets new Athletics Broadcast Center from BeckTV
On this edition of the SVC Podcast, Contributing Editor Bennett Liles talks with Paul Nijak of control room and production truck integration firm BeckTV about the new Athletics Broadcast Center that they just completed for the University of Louisville. Paul discusses the new ...read more
University of Louisville gets new Athletics Broadcast Center from BeckTV Pt 2
On this edition of the SVC Podcast, Contributing Editor Bennett Liles continues his discussion with Paul Nijak of control room and production truck integration firm BeckTV about the new Athletics Broadcast Center that they just completed for the University of Louisville. Paul ...read more
Barona Resort and Casino expands with Just Add Power’s Ultra HD over IP
On this edition of the SVC Podcast, Contributing Editor Bennett Liles talks with Dennis Pappenfus of San Diego’s Fluid Sound about the large scale expansion of the Barona Resort and Casino in Lakeside, California. Fluid Sound added dozens of video monitors, expanded the existing ...read more
Leveraging the disruption to traditional AV control paradigms
The traditional paradigm for AV control is breaking up. The trend is away from hardware-based models and custom programming towards more flexible options including software and configuration-based models. It's more important than ever to be educated to paradigms and ...read more
Design Strategies for the Open Office
Available on demand Join us for a free webcast with architect and workflow designer Rebecca Landau of the integrated architecture and workplace design firm HLW International. She will discuss the evolution of the open office, methodology for determining how open an enterprise ...read more
AV over IP: Tiered Solutions Turn Challenges into Opportunities
Although new technology can make it tempting to do AV over IP with a ‘plug-n-play’ approach, properly and carefully tailoring the solution to each application is the only way to succeed in this market– for you and your clients. Find out how to evaluate application needs and ...read more
How to Sell AV-over-IP Technologies
Differentiating AV-over-IP technologies - the where, when and why to use them – can be a challenge in today’s market. It doesn’t have to be. Join this practical overview to optimizing AV-over-IP technology for modern systems design and their application into real world solutions. ...read more
WEBCAST: Advances in Interactive Direct View LED
Register and View User demand has pushed the rise of touch solutions for fine pitch direct view LED. What are the applications that drive it? What are some of the key considerations when considering a touch solution for an LED video wall? What are the pros and cons of various ...read more
Innovative Product Awards 2018
We’re pleased to announce the winners of the 8th annual Innovative Product Awards. Our yearend recap acknowledges both electronic and mechanical innovations and most of all celebrates the engineering and engineers behind each of these products. Readers chose the winners from ...read more
Innovative Product Awards 2018
We’re pleased to announce the winners of the 8th annual Innovative Product Awards. Our yearend recap acknowledges both electronic and mechanical innovations and most of all celebrates the engineering and engineers behind each of these products. Readers chose the winners from ...read more
New "superior quality" analog compact music cassettes hit the market
RecordingTheMasters, the worldwide leader in reel-to-reel tape manufacturing, is launching its new analog compact music cassette with what it claims to be "best-in-class sound quality". Initially introduced at the Munich High End show this past May, the new FOX C-60 ferro-oxide ...read more
Review: DPI M-Vision Laser 18K Digital Projector
Every now and again, I have to take a step back and marvel at the technology we have available to us today. As I began to look at the Digital Projection (DPI) M-Vision Laser 18K projector, it struck me as to how far we have come in a few short years. DPI has created a ...read more
NAMM announces TEC Awards Nominees
The nominees of the 23 Technical Achievement and eight Creative Achievement categories were evaluated by a group of industry experts from all facets of the pro audio and sound production industries. Final nominees are those products and projects that, in the opinion of the ...read more
AVIXA Women's Council has two successful November events
As a record number of women were elected to political and judicial appointments across the country, women in AV are building their own presence. Though the scale is local and regional, the AVIXA Women's Council is taking off quickly through an organic and decentralized mix of ...read more
WATCH: Audi will turn a literal car into a movie theater at CES
This is one of the fruits of the new Audi/Disney partnership. Watch below, and The Verge reports more details here--Audi will bring two new in-car entertainment initiatives, including one that mysteriously requires that the car be stationary. Like the couch you already have. ...read more