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Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories December 2-December 6
ProAV Today
WATCH: How microchips are made
From a single transistor to final product, Branch Education illustrates the entire manufacturing process of a CPU
ProAV Today
China bans export of key tech materials to the U.S.
China has banned the export of gallium, germanium, antimony, and other key tech materials to the U.S.
ProAV Today
DJI shrinks down its microphone to just 10 grams with the Mic Mini
New Mic Mini system weighs less than half of its older sibling
ProAV Today
Walmart completes $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio
In addition to TV brands, Walmart now owns Vizio's SmartCast OS advertising platform
ProAV Today
Disneyland submits plans for Avengers Campus expansion
Featuring two new attractions, the expansion is expected to double the size of the Avengers Campus
ProAV Today
xMEMS debuts Sycamore silicon micro-speaker for electronics
Solid-state speaker measures one-seventh the size of a conventional dynamic-driver package
ProAV Today
WATCH: Researchers charge wearables by using the human body as a battery
New technology provides power by simply making contact with human skin
ProAV Today
The Muppets to replace Aerosmith at Disney’s Rock ‘n ‘Roller Coaster
Aerosmith to depart the coaster after 25 years
Products
Aurora VPX-TC1 Pro
The streaming solution utilizes Aurora’s Mimix CODEC technology for resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4 over 1G networks. It has only one frame (16.6ms) of latency and seamless switching. Power consumption is as little as 8 watts, with no fan...
ProAV Today
WATCH: NVIDIA’s AI model is a “Swiss-Army knife for sound”
Fugatto can create new sounds from nearly-nonsensical text prompts
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Need to Know
Deadline extended for the SVC 2024 Innovative Products Awards: Readers’ Choice!
Deadline extended to 23:59 PST November 29
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
Southern University Launches New Recording Facility for its Music and Media Programs, Anchored on Solid State Logic Duality SuperAnalogue™ Mixing Console
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, December 5, 2024 — Southern University, the alma mater of such jazz greats as Alvin Batiste, Branford Marsalis and Donald Harrison, has launched a new recording...
The Wire
Solid State Logic Unveils SSL Live V6.0, with Fusion Effect Rack, Advanced Dante Routing, Enhanced Remote Control and More
Oxford, UK, December 3, 2024 — Solid State Logic announces a new, comprehensive update to its SSL Live console range. SSL Live V6 adds a new effects suite, Dante...
The Wire
Hyparschale Magdeburg restored to fulfill its potential as a multipurpose cultural hub
Magdeburg, Germany, December 3, 2024 – Hyparschale Magdeburg is one of the largest concrete shell constructions of its kind and one of only 50 remaining shell buildings created and...
The Wire
7thSense Unveils Next-Generation Media Server: P-Series 6 for Unrivalled Experiences
Innovative P-Series 6 Media Server Delivers Groundbreaking Performance for Generative and Frame-Based Media Projects at Mid-Range Price Point
Audio
L-Acoustics L-ISA Technology Transforms Worship Experience at Westside Family Church with Innovative Space-Saving Design
When looking for a system that improved sound while conforming to architectural constraints, the church found that an L-ISA design featuring compact A10i hangs delivered on both counts
The Wire
Snap One Expands Portfolio with New Brands Including Yealink and Audio-Technica
Expanded lineup is a result of Snap One and ADI integration, aligning with the vision to offer more products to help customers, unlock new growth opportunities.
New Products
Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WiFi Device Hub Gets Outdoor Weather Kit, Shield Pro
Bond’s New Shield Pro Brings Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WiFi Device Hub Outside, Protected from Weather, and Closer in Proximity to Pergolas, Screens and More
The Wire
AJA Gear Helps Fifty Frames Push the Boundaries of Live Event Production
Trained to expect the unexpected, Fifty Frames (GmbH) Founder Christian Heinzel sees every live event production or installation as an opportunity to embrace emerging techniques and confront challenges head...
The Wire
SNA Displays’ New ASTRO™ Tool Provides Better Brightness Control of LED Systems
NEW YORK—SNA Displays has developed a holistic brightness monitoring suite called ASTRO™ and will begin including it as part of its standard-offer services for new project deployments. The new...
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
NSCA releases 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report
The latest Compensation & Benefits Report shares data collected from integrators about salaries and fringe
Industry
Pro AV Today Top 5 Most Read
iFixit launches its own soldering iron and accessory lineiFixit has announced the launch of its own soldering iron tools aimed at making soldering more accessible to the masses. As...
Industry
Mysteries of RF
Photo of transmitter facility courtesy of Geerling Engineering Not long ago I was awakened at six in the morning by a strange alien voice emanating from my bedside radio....
Industry
Just Tell Me What to Buy!
If you sell equipment as part of your business, those six words, “Just tell me what to buy!” are probably welcome. The client is interested and willing to spend...
Industry
Pro AV Today Top 5 Most Read
This basketball court is a giant LED displayYou’ve never seen a basketball court like this. German company ASB GlassFloor has been making temporary floors for sports teams for the...
Industry
Transformers: The Hidden Gem
What common electronic device can be used to raise or lower AC voltages, block DC voltage, remove noise, and is completely passive? Get to know the transformer, a gadget...
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