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Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories May 11-May 15
ProAV Today
WATCH: Lenovo debuts concept robot/projector for office tasks
A desk-mounted AI chatbat with integrated cameras and projector
ProAV Today
WATCH: How Disney Parks’ nighttime parades stay in-sync
Imagineers break down the shows' use of LTC
ProAV Today
Roku sued over allegedly bricking TVs
Roku is being accused of intentionally shipping defective updates
ProAV Today
3D is the future of cinema, according to James Cameron
There is no end in sight to Cameron's 3D and High Frame Rate ambitions, as the director is considering converting a beloved 80's film to the format
ProAV Today
Projection mapping show coming to London’s Westminster Cathedral
Light show will realize the architect's original vision for the cathedral, which was never completed
Industry
May Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
Meyer Sound introduces TIGRA line array and 1800-LFC subwoofer Meyer Sound is expanding its next generation of self-powered professional loudspeakers with the introduction of the TIGRA line array loudspeaker and the 1800-LFC lowfrequency control element. Together they bring tour-class...
On The Circuit
Cynthia Wisehart on AI at NAB
Unsurprisingly, the AWS booth at NAB was heavy on AI. Amazon needs to sell a lot of it. One of the featured showcases on the booth was for AWS Elemental Inference. I will say that in my experience, AI...
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask The Questions: Ross Video On Creating High-Quality Broadcast AV
AV Technology’s Cindy Davis and Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart asked their respective audiences to share some questions about the real value of creating high-quality broadcast AV in non-traditional broadcast environments. During a candid discussion, they put the...
ProAV Today
Samsung withdraws from China’s TV and audio market
The company has withdrawn from China due to the "rapidly changing market environment"
ProAV Today
DJI unveils Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones
DJI introduces new user-friendly, entry-level models
Featured
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask The Questions: Ross Video On Creating High-Quality Broadcast AV
AV Technology’s Cindy Davis and Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart asked their respective audiences to share some questions about the real value of creating high-quality broadcast AV in non-traditional broadcast environments. During a candid discussion, they put the...
Awards
InfoComm 2026 Best of Show Awards nominations now open!
Future US proudly invites nominations for the Best of Show Awards at InfoComm 2026, presented by Sound & Video Contractor, AV Technology, Digital Signage, Installation, Mix, ITPro and Tech & Learning. These awards are intended to honor – and...
SVC Event
Best of Show at NAB 2026
Sony PXW-Z300 Camcorder with Video Content Authenticity Technology The Sony PXW‑Z300 handheld XDCAM 4K is announced by Sony as the world’s first camcorder to support real-time, standards-based content authenticity by adding unique digital signatures to MP4 video footage. It’s...
Industry
On the Circuit: MAXHUB US Headquarters
Grand opening is a message of commitment to North America--and to AI
The Wire
Krotos Announces Spring Sale: Up to 70% Off Sound Design Tools and Libraries
Edinburgh, Scotland, May 15, 2026 — Krotos, the sound design software developer behind tools used in productions such as Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, and The Avengers, announces its...
The Wire
The Milk Carton Kids Shape a Natural Stereo Image on Lost Cause Lover Fool with AEA Ribbon Microphones and Preamps
Pasadena, California, May 14, 2026 — On their latest album Lost Cause Lover Fool, Los Angeles folk duo The Milk Carton Kids present a sound that feels immediate, natural, and fully in...
Case Studies
Thee Sacred Souls Blessed with DiGiCo’s Quantum Power on Worldwide Journey
Global festival appearances give way to The Constellation Tour starting in August and Quantum range consoles will be at every show, driving front of house and monitors
The Wire
Pufferfish Unveils Integrated Immersive Experience Business Model Ahead of InfoComm 2026
Pufferfish has unveiled a new integrated business structure ahead of InfoComm 2026, bringing together immersive content, event delivery and display engineering under three unified divisions: PufferStudio, PufferEvents and PufferTech....
The Wire
PlexusAV Strengthens US Team Welcoming Seth Warner as Sales Manager
PlexusAV has appointed Seth Warner as US Sales Manager as the company continues to expand its presence across the US market. Bringing experience across AV, healthcare technology and public...
The Wire
AtlasIED Announces Partnership with NETGEAR AV
AtlasIED, a recognized leader in the commercial audio and security industries, today announced a partnership with NETGEAR AV, underscoring its ongoing commitment to strengthening its ecosystem of technology partners...
The Wire
From Poolside Beats to Lounge Ambience: LEA Amplifiers Set the Mood at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club
The Dominican Republic is a land of unparalleled natural beauty and vibrant culture, where lush landscapes and pristine beaches meet the rhythmic heartbeat of its people. Among the many...
The Wire
VLAST Powers PLAVE’s Asia Tour Encore with AJA Gear
Delivering a live, arena-scale production of a massively popular band is no small feat. Between expansive in-arena LED walls and a global live stream fed to online and cinema...
The Wire
Sun Broadcast Futureproofs Dayalbagh’s Multimedia Van with AJA Gear
Connection is the heartbeat of any strong community, and with live streaming becoming more accessible in the modern era, it’s much easier for faith-based organizations to create that feeling....
Podcasts
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask the Questions: About Networked AV Pain Points
Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart and AV Technology’s Cindy Davis asked their respective audiences to share questions about their networked AV pain points. During a candid discussion, they put the challenge to NETGEAR’s Alex Pendleton. Check out the...
On The Circuit
The SVC Interview: Modern Upselling
We talk with Cynthia Menna of ADI Global about the power of upselling
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
Industry
Magnetic Induction
Header photo: Store Norsk Leksikon A client of mine was complaining about hum in their audio mixer. This was a system that I had built and knew well. I...
Industry
April Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
DJI sues FCC over import ban Chinese drone company DJI has filed a suit against the FCC, following the agency’s recent decision to prohibit imports of the company’s new...
Industry
Audio Mixer Basics Part 1
Audio mixers are a big topic, spanning everything from passive combiners to huge recording and live music consoles. Not to mention virtualized mixers in DSP. If you’re combining two...
Industry
Workforce Investment Trends
Research in 2025 conducted by Diversified shows the vast majority of workers use their own tech, creating compliance and cybersecurity risks. According to this research, companies are underinvesting in...
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