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What Happened This Week: most popular stories March 27-March 31
ProAV Today
Grad student creates music from the visible spectra of the elements
"I thought it would be really cool to turn those visible spectra, those beautiful images, into sound."
The Wire
Partnership with Audinate brings Dante AV-H operability to Marshall IP cameras
Dante AV-H Enables Easy Discovery, Connectivity and Control to Marshall IP Camera Lineup
ProAV Today
Disney shuts down metaverse division
Disney's foray into the metaverse is the latest casualty of cost cuts
SVC Event
SVC announces winners of 2023 Innovative Product Awards
The 12th annual reader-voted Innovative Product Awards acknowledges both electronic and mechanical innovations and celebrates the designers and engineers behind each of these products. Winners were chose by SVC readers from among submitted products. Congratulations to all. Jabra – PanaCast...
Need to Know
Disney layoffs begin this week, in what is to be the first of three rounds, according to CEO Bob Iger’s memo
Layoffs are part of broad initiative to cut $5.5 billion in costs.
ProAV Today
EU Commission’s proposed law would require tech manufacturers to provide free repairs for up to 10 years
Proposed law has roots in wanting to reduce needless device replacements
ProAV Today
Leia and ZTE partner to create the world’s first glasses-free 3D tablet
ZTE has partnered with Leia to create the Leia Lume Pad 2 (known as the ZTE Nubia Pad 3D outside the U.S.), a 12.4 inch Android tablet that boasts glasses-free 3D technology. While the full spec sheet is incomplete,...
ProAV Today
Rokid’s AR glasses give you a 215-inch virtual screen, anywhere
Weighing only only 2.6 oz, the Rokid Max AR glasses are available for preorder
ProAV Today
THX reveals which 8K HDMI cables receive first THX certification
These cables are certified against signal degradation and more
ProAV Today
LG’s RE’ST is a concept speaker/projector combo in the form of a window shade
In an effort to convert more square footage into audiovisual space, LG has unveiled RE’ST, a concept speaker and projector combo that takes the form of a window shade. A collaboration between LG and Korea Design Membership, the speaker...
Featured
The Wire
Martin Audio North America announces Open Days
Martin Audio North America has chosen the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, for its first post-pandemic Open Day on Tuesday, May 9. The popular concert venue will host two sessions (a morning and afternoon event), based around a...
The Wire
Audio-Technica ATDM-0604a Digital SmartMixer® Now Shipping
An update of the popular ATDM-0604 Digital SmartMixer®, the ATDM-0604a offers improved echo and noise-cancellation, remote LED control, cascade connectivity for up to eight mixers, expanded compatibility and more
The Wire
Platinum Tools Launches Cat6A PoE Type 4 Connector
Now available, the connector is a simple two-piece design requiring minimal tools for terminating large Cat6A & PoE Type 4 cabling runs
The Wire
DPA Microphones Announces New 2012 and 2015 Pencil Mics
To be featured back to back at the NAMM Show 2023 and the NAB Show 2023
The Wire
Renkus-Heinz Brings the Sound Solution to Anaheim at NAMM 2023
Renkus-Heinz, the industry-leading loudspeaker manufacturer, today announces its attendance at NAMM 2023 from April 13 through April 15 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Attendees at NAMM 2023 can experience the Renkus-Heinz Sound Solution in person at...
Audio
L-Acoustics Partners with Soundforms to Offer State-of-the-Art Outdoor Venue Technology
The two companies first worked together at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, home of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, where Soundforms designed the shell enclosure and audiences enjoy...
Case Studies
DiGiCo On the Rider for Caroline Polachek’s Spiraling Tour
Stylus Productions and Clair Global supply an SD12-96 pair for the “So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings” chanteuse
The Wire
Rohde and Schwarz demonstrates sustainable broadcasting in a connected world at NAB
Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in broadcast distribution and trusted partner in media solutions, will show its latest transmitter technology at NAB2023 (booth N1949, Las Vegas Convention...
The Wire
PSNI Global Alliance Welcomes Crestron as Global Sponsor
PSNI Global Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of Crestron, a global leader in workplace technologies, as its newest global sponsor. The PSNI vendor sponsorship is designed to...
The Wire
Dr. Michael Santucci, president of ASI Audio and Sensaphonics, featured as a guest on The Table podcast
— Host Jason Squires (coming from a background in worship leadership and music ministry) seeks insights from Dr. Santucci on common issues brought about by IEM use, including ear...
The Wire
Genelec 5.1 monitoring drives new Soundon OB truck
NATICK, MA — In response to a surge in OB broadcast sessions, Finland’s Soundon has recently added a second OB van to its fleet – equipped with a 5.1...
The Wire
Arkona Announces Plans to Showcase Latest BLADE//runner Software at NAB 2023
Arkona Announces Plans to Showcase Latest BLADE//runner Software at NAB 2023 Company also teases announcement of cloud product Frankfurt, Germany – 30 March 2023 – arkona technologies GmbH, provider...
The Wire
Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array Combined with Q-SYS System Now Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms
Stow, OH — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, announces that the Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array is now certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms as...
The Wire
Nick Cave’s Tour Chooses to Mix with Waves Plugins on Avid VENUE | S6L
Knoxville, TN — FOH engineer Barak Koren (Ilse DeLange, Mell & Vintage Future, Marco Borsato) has chosen to mix Nick Cave’s recent stadium tour with Waves plugins, running via the...
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
Giving Back
“When Covid shuttered the church where Boy Scout Troop #22 of Clifton, NJ met, FSR stepped in with an alternative. When FSR employee and Assistant Scout Master, John Macaluso...
Industry
Barco roars back in 2022 with 32% topline growth
All divisions saw double-digit growth, leading to a 32% increase in year-over-year gain
Industry
AIMS welcomes NETGEAR and Megapixel VR as new members
BOTHELL, Wash. — Jan. 31, 2023 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced its newest members: NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), the leading provider of networking products that power businesses both...
Industry
WiCT Luncheon: Invest in Leadership Training
"Invest in your people, and you will see a change."
Industry
Why a Videowall?
Excerpted with permission from the Extron Videowall Design Guide, 3rd Editon
ProAV Today
YouTube TV begins rollout of multiview before NFL Sunday Ticket
The feature is currently undergoing a limited rollout in an effort to receive feedback
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