ProAV Today
WATCH: Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot can breakdance
The robot's humanlike moves are thanks to a partnership with the Robotics and AI Institute
ProAV Today
Roku devices are playing ads as soon as they are turned on
Roku users are not pleased at the company's new "test"
ProAV Today
Samsung’s latest firmware update results in broken soundbars
Reports of unusable devices following a firmware update have popped up around the globe
ProAV Today
Universal unveils first photos of upcoming Epic Universe park
Universal is giving a sneak peek of all five worlds before the park's opening
ProAV Today
Google begins rollout of fix for outage of older Chromecast devices
Those who reset their devices may have to wait a little longer for a fix
Entertainment
Case Study: Cobb Energy Centre, GA
For Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Centre, which hosts Broadway shows, ballet, opera, concerts, poetry, stand-up comedy, and other special events, it was time to modernize its 17-year-old P.A. The venue team enlisted the expertise of international consultants Theatre Projects to...
Entertainment
Case Study: Genesee Theatre, IL
Originally opened in 1927 as a grand movie palace, the 2,400- seat Genesee Theatre, owned by the city of Waukegan, Ill. and managed by the nonprofit Friends of the Historic Genesee Theatre, shifted focus in recent years to present...
Entertainment
Case Study: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy Tour
Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan embarked on a North American tour to mark the 30th anniversary of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, her breakout third album. The 12-song collection sold over three million copies and teed up 1997’s Surfacing, the eight-times Platinum...
ProAV Today
This mechanical wristwatch is styled after an iconic turntable
The AndoAndoAndo Vinyl Record Automatic Watch takes its design cues from the Technics SL-1200
Need to Know
Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories March 10-March 14
Featured
On The Circuit
The SVC Interview: Modern Upselling
We talk with Cynthia Menna of ADI Global about the power of upselling
The Wire
VisibilityOne Announces Appointment of John Elms as CEO
John Elms Brings Decades of Industry Experience in Enterprise Communications and Executive Leadership to VisibilityOne
Blog
Hybrid Systems: AI In The Mix
In this eBook we look at some recent research that shows the urgent need for better hybrid systems, and the kind of challenges that AV will be able to help solve, including the integration of AI. Microsoft/LinkedIn 2024 Work...
Blog
Signal Distribution eBook: Bars & Nightclubs
In this eBook we look at a variety of digital signal distribution paths to support atmosphere and operational efficiency. Also: Some common technology myths A personal RF mystery story
The Wire
Shure Launches SM4 Home Recording Microphone
Eyeing project and at-home recordists, Shure released the SM4 Home Recording Microphone today.
The Wire
Imagine Communications Heads to 2025 NAB Show with Strong Momentum in Live Production
Deployed broadly across venues and events, Imagine’s SNP and Magellan Control System are driving efficiency in complex production environments around the world DENVER, March 20, 2025 — At the...
The Wire
Riedel’s MediorNet HorizoN Empowers Videlio Events With Hybrid SDI/IP Production Solution
Link to Word Doc: www.wallstcom.com/Riedel/250320-Riedel-Videlio.docx Photo Links: www.wallstcom.com/Riedel/EGHorizoN_2025.jpg www.wallstcom.com/Riedel/EGHorizoN_2025_2.jpg www.wallstcom.com/Riedel/EGHorizoN_2025_5.jpg Photo Caption: Videlio implements three standalone flyaway video control rooms built around Riedel’s MediorNet HorizoN alongside the company’s MicroN...
The Wire
IP Showcase Reveals Presentation Schedule for the 2025 NAB Show
BOTHELL, Wash. — March 19, 2025 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), and the Video Services Forum (VSF) today announced the...
Tradeshows / Events
Techex to Showcase Cutting-Edge Video Over IP Solutions at NAB 2025
Techex, a leading provider of live broadcast infrastructure solutions, will be showcasing innovative cloud and video-over-IP technologies designed to streamline live production workflows at NAB 2025. The Techex team...
The Wire
Martin Audio announces next US Open Day in Las Vegas
Martin Audio has announced the date for its next US Open Day, which will be April 16th. This time the tour is moving to Las Vegas, and the home...
Corporate AV
Don Sperling Joins KMH Integration
The KMH Integration team is expanding with the addition of Don Sperling, who will lead the company’s growing creative services division as Senior Vice President of Broadcast and Digital...
The Wire
DPA Meets the Versatile Needs of Sound Engineer Phil Wright
Brand’s Selection of Microphones Achieve Transparent Sound for Live Performances at Jonathan Cohen Singalong, Gramophone Classical Music Awards and More
The Wire
Luke Combs’s Fourth Australian Tour Packs a Punch with Ayrton Lighting, MDG Atmospherics and grandMA3 Lighting Control
Kevin Northrup, Lighting Designer for Luke Combs, chose an array of Ayrton fixtures, MDG theONE and Atmosphere HO foggers/hazers and grandMA3 consoles for the singer-songwriter’s recent stadium tour of...
The Wire
Nevion extends VideoIPath cloud orchestration capabilities with Sony’s M2L-X cloud switcher integration
Nevion, a Sony Group Company, announced today the latest extensions to the cloud orchestration capabilities of its flagship media orchestration platform VideoIPath. Chief amongst these new capabilities is ability...
Podcasts
Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil Audio (Podcast 266)
The sophisticated Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system at work
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
Industry
March Pro AV Today Most Read Stories
HDMI 2.2 revealed, featuring 96Gbps of bandwidth Following reports that the next HDMI standard would be revealed at this year’s CES, the HDMI Forum this week announced HDMI 2.2,...
Industry
February Pro AV Today Top 5 Most Read
Blackmagic debuts first commercial camera for Apple Immersive Video Several manufacturers have are committing to the Apple Vision Pro’s immersive video format, and Blackmagic Design has thrown its hat...
Industry
Switches and Relays
I’m one of those people who is drawn to buttons and lights. Even as a kid I made “control panels” out of switches and lamps from Radio Shack....
Industry
Pro AV Best in Market 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Best in Market awards, a co-production of Sound & Video Contractor, AV Technology, and Systems Contractor News. Winners are new products for...
Industry
Technology Mythology Part 2
In the previous edition of Technology Mythology we talked about bad ideas and misconceptions that become “common knowledge” and end up being repeated unchallenged. In time they end up...
Industry
January Pro AV Today Top 5 Most Read
Microsoft brings digital signage feature to the Teams Rooms platform The new feature allows organizations to power digital signage for meetings and events via Teams Rooms, as well as...
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