Industry
Ode to Ampex: Resurrecting an Audio Dinosaur Part 1
By Steve La Cerra, Mixonline. Nothing exploded
News
From The Archive@SVC: Why churches buy three sound systems
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a classic and oft-cited piece from esteemed AES Fellow Jim Brown to show your clients why you matter. The technology has changed but the reasons remain the same.
ProAV Today
WATCH: AR digital signage at London bus shelter
Digital OOH content creator Grand Visual was clearly an early pioneer in AR and in the trend called "prankvertising". You'll see why.
ProAV Today
Meet the Architect: OPEN at Chapel of Sound
Last month, Beijing-based architect OPEN poured the concrete for the roof of their spectacular Chapel of Sound. The boulder-shaped concert hall sits in a rocky valley at the foot of Jinshanling Great Wall on Beijing’s northern border. Inside the...
ProAV Today
Behringer’s RD-8 is an emulation of Roland’s classic TR-808
Behringer has rolled out a lot of synth clones, but probably the standout is the emulation of the iconic Roland TR-808, which is now available/ As with all these synths there’s a goofy marketing video: If you...
Products
Tech Roundup: Drones for AV 2019
Since we began hearing about their military use in regional conflicts nearly thirty years ago, drones have been a target of fascination and they have grown as a source of fun, annoyance, promise and danger. When the old hobby...
Latest Posts
Education
The SVC Interview: University of Kentucky, Tim Asher
At the University of Kentucky, Lexington they’re serious about their sports and the video coverage reflects that–on the field, in the locker room, in the coverage they serve to ESPN’s SEC Network, as well as on streaming platforms and...
Video Display
Tech Roundup: Video Walls
Innovation has transformed this product category, which seemed headed to commoditization not so long ago. Consider the rise of screen culture where screens are integrated into nearly every part of life, including communications on large and small scales, and...
Entertainment
Case Study: Hutton Hotel, Nashville
Nashville’s iconic Hutton Hotel recently completed work on a new live music venue, alongside “Writers Studios” production rooms conceived by acclaimed musicians Dierks Bentley and Ryan Tedder. The 5,000 square-foot Analog music venue and cocktail lounge is two stories...
Industry
Ode to Ampex: Resurrecting an Audio Dinosaur, Part 2
By Steve La Cerra, Mixonline. Verify your voltage.
Featured
The Wire
NETGEAR Introduces 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged PoE+ Switches
Provide high PoE power budgets on an unmanaged gigabit Ethernet switch at 190W and 380W
The Wire
Genelec launches first loudspeaker to incorporate Smart IP technology
Smart IP provides scalable power, audio and loudspeaker configuration, supervision and calibration
The Wire
NETGEAR Ships Powerful New AV Over IP 100G Switches
Building on the tremendous demand for AV over IP, NETGEAR is now shipping powerful new M4300 switches along with the addition of two new 100 Gigabit network switches
Reviews
Audio Review: Shure Axient Digital Wireless
Stellar RF and Audio Performance in the 470-636 MHz Band
SVC Event
Training Track: Intro to AV Industry Training
LIVE WEBCAST A Training Track Flash Class: Decision points for integrating a hybrid RF/IP media system FREE 1 Hour Webinar | May 28th, 2019 REGISTER Attendees who complete this webcast and a brief online exam will receive .5 CTS...
Ayrton Khamsins Help St. Andrew’s in Newport Beach Boost Church’s Live Streaming Capabilities
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Newport Beach, California has added Ayrton Khamsin-TC profile luminaires to its equipment inventory for worship services and special events. St. Andrew’s has been in...
A Headphone Wearing Theatre Audience Experiences Truly Immersive Live Audio Thanks To DPA’s New 4560 Binaural Headset Microphone
The company’s latest product helped Sound Designer Nanna-Karina Schleimann successfully implement highly original ideas for her graduation project.
Iron Mountain Appoints Lance Podell SVP, GM of Iron Mountain Entertainment Services Business
Digital media, entertainment and technology veteran to lead strategic growth, global customer offerings BOSTON – Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM), the storage and information management company, recently announced the appointment of Lance...
It’s Award Time for Metric Halo: “AES Best of Show” and TEC Nomination Heralds Metric Halo’s 3d Interface Technology for Both New and Existing Interfaces
SAFETY HARBOR, FLORIDA: Brothers B.J. and Joe Buchalter and their team of engineers have been hard at work for years perfecting the “3d” connectivity-technology in support of Metric Halo’s...
SKY NEWS AUSTRALIA INSTALLS VINTEN ROBOTICS AND AUTOSCRIPT INTELLIGENT PROMPTING IN REMOTE STUDIOS
Cutting-Edge, IP-Based Solutions Reduce Operational Costs Through Centralised Control of Remote Broadcasts BURY ST EDMUNDS, U.K., and LONDON — Dec. 6, 2019 — Sky News Australia has made a...
Riedel Bolero and MediorNet Provide Comprehensive and Wide-Ranging Comms Solution for World-Renowned Winterthurer Musikfestwochen
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Dec. 5, 2019 — For the seventh straight year, Riedel Communications Switzerland AG provided a comprehensive communications infrastructure for the Winterthurer Musikfestwochen, held last August in...
FedNet Uses TVU Grid for Exclusive Live Coverage of U.S. Presidential Impeachment Hearings to Schools and Media Outlets
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 4, 2019 – FedNet, the leading provider of multimedia content to the U.S. Congress, is providing live broadcast coverage of the impeachment inquiry hearings...
New Just Add Power 3G Thin Two-Gang HDMI Wall Plate Transmitter Now Shipping
Device Features Slim 1.5-Inch Depth for Flexible Installation LARGO, Fla. — Dec. 5, 2019 — Just Add Power (J+P), a leader in Ultra HD over IP video distribution, announced...
Yamaha UC Scales to the Future of Collaboration With Intel Unite Solution
The Partnership Brings Intel Unite App-Enabled Meeting Control to Yamaha UC’s USB Audio and Video Solutions SUDBURY, Mass. — Dec. 5, 2019 — Yamaha Unified Communications has announced its...
Podcasts
SVC Podcasts
PODCAST 234-2: Buffalo children’s museum cameras, control, and sound isolation Pt 2
Show 234-2: In part 2 of this podcast Heather Sidorowicz of Southtown AV talks about using D-Tools System Integrator to plan Crestron control and Marshall cameras
SVC Podcasts
PODCAST 234-1: Buffalo children’s museum installation and programming Pt 1
Show 234-1: In part 1 of this podcast, Southtown AV's Heather Sidorowicz talks about installing and programming AV in famed Buffalo, NY Children’s Museum
SVC Podcasts
PODCAST 233-2: Acoustics and room tuning at St. Bartholomew Church Pt 2
Show 233-2: In part 2 of this podcast Steve Minozzi of Monte Brothers talks about using DSP and careful onsite setup to tame the challenging acoustics of a huge church
SVC Podcasts
PODCAST 233-1: Achieving speech clarity at St. Bartholomew Church Pt 1
Show 233-1: In part 1 of this podcast Steve Minozzi of Monte Brothers Sound Systems talks about solving intelligibility challenges and using Biamp automatic control and Powersoft amps to keep operation easy with remote management
Industry
Ode to Ampex: Resurrecting an Audio Dinosaur, Part 2
By Steve La Cerra, Mixonline. Verify your voltage.
Industry
Ode to Ampex: Resurrecting an Audio Dinosaur, Part 3
By Steve La Cerra, Mixonline. In which there is deep cleaning and soldering of connectors.
SVC Event
The Video Show set to open on Wednesday in DC
Final schedule set for one of the largest video shows on the East Coast with 100 information-rich, interactive sessions, on-site demos, book signings, live streaming and an exhibition space...
Industry
AVIXA Announces 2020 Board of Directors, Leadership Search Committee Members
FAIRFAX, VA – Nov. 20, 2019 – AVIXA™, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, is pleased to announce the election results for the 2020 AVIXA Board of Directors and...
Industry
Structural Engineering Awards 2019
The Institution of Structural Engineers knows how to pick 'em.
Industry
Kramer names former IBM executive Itzhak Bambagi as CEO
New appointment to position Kramer at the forefront of pro AV innovation and customer experience in a converging AV/IT industry
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