Need to Know
Zigbee Alliance becomes Connectivity Standards Alliance
The standard from the Amazon/Google/Apple-backed alliance is called "Matter" (nee CHIP).
The Wire
Sennheiser sells consumer division to Sonova
Sennheiser will concentrate on pro as Swiss hearing-care manufacturer Sonova acquires Sennheiser's Consumer Electronics business.
The Wire
Resideo acquires Shoreview Distribution
Acquisition will further enhance the growing pro AV product category within ADI Global Distribution.
The Wire
Extron FOX3 expands with PowerCage 411
New field-upgradable frame and hot-swappable modules
SVC Event
ISE cancels Amsterdam and Munich live events
In-person events cancelled due to new local government Covid-19 regs
The Wire
Audix debuts the A127 Omnidirectional Metal Film Condenser Mic for critical recording
WILSONVILLE, OR; May 4, 2021 – Audix, a leading US manufacturer of microphones and wireless microphone systems for the installed sound and professional audio markets, is now shipping the A127 Omnidirectional Metal Film Condenser Microphone for critical recording applications....
Entertainment
KVM At Work
As KVM becomes increasingly capable and IT-friendly, the applications continue to diversify whether for work or play. Museum KVM The Indiana State Museum is located in Indianapolis within White River State Park. The museum houses 70,000 square feet of...
Need to Know
Sony DSLR is officially discontinued
Farewell to film-era conventions for digital cameras.
Products
ADDERLink ipeps+.
In February Adder, introduced multi-head support to its leading remote access KVM solution, the ADDERLink ipeps+. At a time when organizations need to adapt and embrace offsite access to critical IT systems and networks, Adder’s ipeps range of remote...
Markets
Case Study: Life Church, FL
Life Church, an outreach-driven church in Wesley Chapel, Florida, has installed Analog Way’s Pulse 4K multi-layer video mixer and presentation switcher to power a new LED videowall in the sanctuary. A new product from Analog Way, the Pulse 4K...
Products
ADDERLink INFINITY 4000 Series
Adder Technology has added new features to its multi-award-winning ADDERLink INFINITY 4000 series. Available to all new and existing users, the updates include HDR10 support and touch control functionality, while also giving customers who are new to, or exploring...
Featured
The Wire
“Leon Live”, A New Video Series by Leon, Debuts on Thursday, October 1st With an Exclusive Interview and Performance by Nashville Musician Devon Gilfillian
Looking to find new ways to stay connected in a time of canceled events and social distancing, Leon announced today the launch of a new video series called Leon Live.
The Wire
Singer Michael McCowin and Songwriter Kevin Wood “Shine” at Sweetwater Studios
September 4, 2020, Fort Wayne, IN – Michael McCowin; from Dallas, TX., spent the better part of three decades touring with Gospel music group Mighty Clouds of Joy before family commitments required him to move his family to Fort...
Audio
DiGiCo Quantum7 and SD12 Pair Loaded with KLANG Immersive System Give the Clients at Sixth Sense Creative House an Extrasensory Experience
Created as a place to “let creatives get creative,” Sixth Sense is the response envisioned by 3G Productions as the COVID-19 pandemic forces the live event industry to rethink itself
The Wire
Captioning 1 Billion Views and Counting with act.tv
act.tv streamlines live captions for streaming media with EEG Video’s Falcon and Lexi solutions.
The Wire
NewTekTV Expands in September to Highlight How You Can Lift Your Voice Through Video
NewTek, the leader in IP-based video technology and part of the Vizrt Group, is expanding its NewTekTV (www.newtek.tv) programming lineup in September. The brand new content focuses on relevant issues for today’s socially distant production environment and highlights new...
The Wire
BrightSign Mobile Enables Reliable Media Player Connectivity Where Internet Access is a Challenge
BrightSign Mobile is an affordable new solution to easily connect media players to the cloud where traditional methods of network connectivity are difficult to achieve.
The Wire
SnapAV Announces Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
Wirepath Home Systems, LLC dba SnapAV, a leader in the connected home technology market, today announces that its parent company has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form...
The Wire
Trio of Spanish Tedial Customers Upgrade to Evolution MAM
Tedial has announced that a trio of Spanish customers have upgraded their existing Tedial MAM solutions to the latest version of the company’s award-winning Evolution MAM for media workflow...
Corporate AV
DVIGear Introduces HyperLight Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Cables
New Cables Deliver Improved Connectivity and Unmatched Reliability
The Wire
Reuniting the World with Vax Live and Motion Impossible
For Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, John Perry relied on the Motion Impossible AGITO Trax Modular Dolly System to capture multiple musical performances by creating a...
The Wire
Swedish Burger Chain Brodernas Fills Sonic Branding Appetite with Barix and Loud Of Sweden
Background music specialist Music in Brands programs and streams custom music channels to 30 restaurants using Barix RetailPlayer, enhancing the dining experience through sonic atmosphere ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, May 11,...
The Wire
QSC KLA Line Array Makes the Honor Roll at Concordia University Irvine
“It’s absolutely amazing to me that at this size class of system, QSC performs at that level but costs so much less. We’re a small, private, Christian university and...
The Wire
MAXHUB® Introduces the UC P10 HD 1080p PTZ Camera With 12x Optical Zoom
Irvine, CA – May 2021… MAXHUB, a premier provider of collaborative communication and interactive class delivery solutions, is pleased to introduce the UC P10 HD 1080p PTZ (Point –...
The Wire
Epson Expands Family of UST Lenses to Support Entire Pro Series Laser Projector Line
New ELPLX03 Ultra Short-Throw Lens for Epson’s 30,000 Lumen Projector Brings Supersized Images and Installation Flexibility LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – May 11, 2021 – Integrators continue to push the...
Podcasts
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
Blog
PODCAST 242-1: Greater Baltimore Medical Center Gets the Word Out on Covid-19 Pt 1
Focal Point Productions sets up their Facebook Live and townhall streaming
Industry
Open Mic: Practical Interoperability
By Brad Price, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Audinate
Industry
CMA and representatives of Charley Pride issue statements
Trailblazing guest of honor at this year's CMA Awards is remembered for his music and leadership; CMA responds to COVID-19 speculation at socially-distanced live event.
Industry
Virtual Presence
In June, Almo Professional A/V announced an exclusive partnership with ARHT Media. The company is the global leader in the development, production and transmission of high-quality, low latency hologram...
Industry
Standards-based AV Infrastructure Over IP
By David Chiappini, Executive VP of R&D at Matrox and Chair of AIMS' Pro AV Working Group, and Samuel Recine, VP of Sales – AV/IT Group; Americas & Asia...
Industry
Breaking: NAB Show moves to Fall 2021
The National Association of Broadcasters has decided to move the 2021 NAB Show from April to October of next year.
ProAV Today
How Disney’s lightsaber patent works
UPDATE: Here’s the teaser video for what to expect when you get your hands on a lightsaber. Disney announced today that the prop will be part of its new Star Wars-themed hotel at Walt Disney World . The Star Wars:...
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