ProAV Today
New H.266 codec uses half the data to stream 4K video
It will require just 5GB for a 90-minute UHD video compared to 10GB with HEVC.
More Audio
Tech Roundup: Acoustics and Sound Masking
The art and science of acoustics and sound masking has made huge strides in the past decade. The advances in aesthetics, ease of installation and active applications have gone beyond what was previously considered the fringe of practical possibility....
The Wire
Extron announces easy recording control on your mobile device
vRCP controls any SMP processor from a browser on your device
ProAV Today
Andreas Hildebrand gives an Overview of IPMX
On-demand education on a new standard for Pro AV Over IP
News
PLASA 2020 postponed, 2021 dates announced
The next PLASA Show will take place from September 5-7 2021 at Olympia London
Entertainment
Denon Introduces Affordable 8K AVR
At $649, the Denon AVR-S960H offers a feature-filled 8K-ready AV receiver at an attainable price.
ProAV Today
Gary Sinise Foundation Honors Wounded Hero with Smart Home
US Army Maj. Jeremy Haynes’ new adaptive home features distributed audio and video connected with control and security features
ProAV Today
Microsoft to close all 83 retail sites
Four remaining flagship stores in London, New York, Sydney and Redmond, Washington will become Experience Centers.
Worship
The SVC Interview: Grace Polaris Church, Phil Hagood and Brent Dye
A video expansion turns into a lockdown lifeline
Featured
The Wire
Ashanti Long Promoted to Associate Vice President for Strategic Partners
ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), the leading global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, strengthens its support of strategic partners with the promotion of Ashanti Long to Associate Vice President, Strategic Partners. Long’s increased responsibility will enable him to further...
The Wire
LG Introduces Dozens of LED Signage Models at InfoComm 2020
40-Plus Indoor and Outdoor Models, Announced During InfoComm Connected, Signal Expanded LG Commitment to Leadership in LED Signage Displays
Trade Shows
Join Holosonics at InfoComm Connected 2020
Get a preview of HoloSonics Audio Spotlight demo at InfoComm Connected 2020
The Wire
Focusrite adds AoIP to the mix with Dante compatibility
Focusrite has announced three new Dante-friendly products in its ISA (Input Signal Amplifier) range.
The Wire
Extron and GoTo team up to deliver collaboration solution
Will integrate audio, video, and control technologies with LogMeIn’s GoToRoom conference room solution
The Wire
FDA Upgrades to Yamaha RIVAGE PM10 Console
Quality equals credibility, at least that’s how Chad Heupel sees it. It’s also why the Director of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) studio recently purchased the Yamaha...
The Wire
JBL Conceal Series Invisible Speakers Now Available
New series install like a drywall patch and can be placed anywhere in the home
The Wire
Simon Roehrs Joins Riedel Communications as Director, APAC
WUPPERTAL, Germany — July 8, 2020 — Riedel Communications today announced that Simon Roehrs has been appointed director of the company’s Asia-Pacific operations. Based in Singapore, Roehrs brings a...
New Products
DiscoverVideo Introduces DVMeet for Video Conferencing
DiscoverVideo has announced the addition of DVMeet, an HD web conferencing feature, in its DEVOS enterprise video. Current and future DEVOS customers can now have a comprehensive system that...
The Wire
Legrand | AV Brings Apple AirPlay 2 Support to Compatible Nuvo Players Worldwide
Users Can Now Seamlessly Stream Content From iOS Devices Throughout Their Homes MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — July 7, 2020 — Legrand | AV today announced that Apple AirPlay 2 support...
The Wire
Legrand | AV Announces New Family of 24/7 Control Room Consoles from LundHalsey
New Visionline Console Models Feature LundHalsey’s Well-Known Functionality and Durability in Compact, Flexible Design to Create Unlimited Control Room Configurations FAIRFIELD, N.J. — July 7, 2020 — Middle Atlantic...
The Wire
Pro audio and lighting specialist Group One creates nationwide US Calrec distribution network
Farmingdale, NJ, July 8th 2020 — Group One Ltd., professional audio and lighting distributor, has today announced that it has incorporated SCI’s – Studio Consultants Inc. – operations of...
The Wire
Mobile Mini and Mobile Micro – Full A/V Stream Solution for the Classroom…Anywhere
By Brad Myers, Director of Integrated Technologies, College of Creative Arts, Miami University In light of the coronavirus, distancing and the remote classroom, all of us have been scrambling...
The Wire
WorldStage Lighting Supports Pride 2020 Illuminations at the Stonewall Inn, Lincoln Center and the Juilliard School
The birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ movement and the epicenter of Pride month for the past 50 years, New York City marked this year’s civic expressions of Pride with...
Podcasts
Worship
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
Worship
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
Conferencing / Collaboration
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
Conferencing / Collaboration
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
Need to Know
Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program Part 2
By Henry Clifford, Residential Systems
Industry
Nomination Deadline Friday for Special Edition Best of Show Awards
Awards will honor nominated Pro AV products that were scheduled for debut at The NAB Show 2020
Industry
Ode to Ampex: Resurrecting an Audio Dinosaur Part 5
By Steve La Cerra, Mixonline, The Final Chapter
Industry
AVOIP at ISE 2020
AV and audio over IP have long been with us without the “Over IP” slogans. But like all technical transitions, reality trails innovation. The inflection point seems much closer now....
Blog
Matt Allard on Meeting the Demand for Video Production in the Corporate World
By Matt Allard, Product Marketing Manager for the Vizrt Group
ProAV Today
Sonos to lay off 12% of workforce amid rumors of Apple buy
Sonos is to layoff 12% of its global workforce and close its New York store due to “uncertainty and challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The smart speaker giant will also close six satellite offices, according to a document filed with the...
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