Issue 12
2016
Strother Bullins on KRK Rokit 4 G3 Nearfield Studio Monitors & 8S Studio Subwoofer
On the heels of the AES Convention in Los Angeles where KRK announced their new line, the V Series (slated to replace VXT), I felt inspired to check out...
2016
Strother Bullins on Electro-Voice ND Series Microphones
One of my favorite handheld dynamic microphones of all time is ElectroVoice’s PL80a, the brand’s top supercardioid dynamic that is frequency-sculpted to translate vocals in live environments, allowing them...
2016
Strother Bullins on JBL Professional Eon One Personal PA
Long recognized as a pioneering name in portable PA (PPA), JBL Professional’s EON Series products are literally everywhere—in clubs, rehearsal spaces, houses-of-worship, theaters, etc. Over time, the EON range...
2016
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE: Cable and Connectors
Altinex is great at bringing the connection points to the user in a straightforward and organized fashion and the TNP329 compact interconnect solution does the job with elegant style. Mountable...
2016
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE: Video Signage
Black Box’s VideoPlex4 gives users the flexibility to create uniquely shaped videowalls with four or more screens. It enables users to display video across multiple displays, any display can...
2016
The SVC Interview: University of Oklahoma
Behind the scenes with the second largest college stadium display
2016
Les Goldberg on Vetting the Crew
The Critical Importance of Choosing the Right People for the Right Job
2016
Leyard Breaks the 1 Millimeter Pixel Pitch Barrier for Direct View LED
Leyard has announced the finest pitch LED display in the industry with its launch of the 0.9mm Leyard TWA Series LED video wall display—delivering a pixel pitch of just...
2016
4K Outdoors from SunBriteTV
SunBriteTV has announced Veranda, a new family of weatherproof televisions that are safer and provide superior performance and durability than indoor televisions in outdoor installations. Available in three screen...
2016
AV Stumpfl’s Redesigns Internal Drive Mechanism of Their 125 Roll-Up Screens
Austria’s AV Stumpfl has redesigned the internal drive mechanism of their 125 roll-up screens. The new design were applied to all Inline 125 products as of October 2016. Tobias...
2016
Bigfoot & Beacon Line Array AIR Wireless Capability
Anchor Audio has announced the newest arrival to the Anchor AIR product line–the Bigfoot and Beacon AIR. The Bigfoot and Beacon line array’s now offer the AIR wireless technology,...
2016
Lightware and High End Systems All-in-One Lighting and Video Control Platform
High End Systems has partnered with Lightware USA to create an all-in-one lighting and video control platform for live events. Lightware USA is the US sales and support office...
2016
L-Acoustics to Demo AVB-ready Systems
L-Acoustics’ demo’d their newly launched Kiva II ultra-compact line source, as well as the KS28 reference subwoofer and X Series of coaxial enclosures, at the AES shot. The demos...
2016
Panasonic New Firmware Update for VariCam LT
Panasonic has announced a new firmware update for the VariCam LT that adds RAW signal output via two 3G-SDI terminals to an external RAW recorder at 4K or UHD...
2016
Adobe and Worldstage Staging Milestones in Las Vegas
Projection Mapping and Other Industrial Magic at the Adobe Summit 2016
2016
Give a Student a Jumpstart in the Industry
InfoComm’s International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF) is currently accepting applications for its Michael Vergauwen scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship is open to third- and fourth-year college students pursuing a technical...
2016
RF Auction: What We Know So Far
It’s time for our periodic update on spectrum — that invisible resource that pro audio counts on for wireless transmission, mobile companies covet for new services, and the government...
2016
InfoComm Releases Distribution Channel and Trends Report
InfoComm has released the 2016 Global Pro-AV Distribution Channel and Trends Report. This new report explores the ways pro-AV products and services move through the market — from manufacturer...
2016
David Keene on the AV Path to Purchase
As you read this, you are already planning for 2017. And in this booming market for AV in general, and AV staging for live events, you’re probably planning equipment...
2015
Strother Buillins Reviews Mackie FreePlay Personal PA
Currently shipping, the FreePlay Personal PA is the result of Mackie’s latest and greatest brainstorm: a super portable “Swiss Army knife” sound reinforcement problem solver, quite useful in many...
2015
High End Systems’ Unveil UNO at LDI
Features the largest high-efficiency TIR lens in the entertainment industry
2015
Userful and WG Electronic Transparent Videowalls
Userful and WG Electronics have partnered to deliver transparent videowall solutions. WG Electronic’s transparent displays show product information in the foreground while the product itself or anything else can...
2015
Christie Upgrades Roadster and Mirage Projectors
Line of 3DLP projectors include enhanced performance, portrait capabilities and a 500-hour increase in the 450W lamp
2015
Les Goldberg on Commanding the Code Red
Ensuring Your Staging Provider Has a Plan to Expect the Unexpected
2015
David Keene: The Biggest Cross-over Event in History
How the Pope's visit energized the industry
2015
Strother Bullins Reviews Yamaha STAGEPAS 600i PA
A good value all-in-one portable PA (PPA) on the market
2015
How to handle power distribution in a convertible event space
To attract the event planners and meeting managers, the Westin Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, Calif., recently transformed its large ballroom into a four-room convertible space with divisible...
2015
CASE STUDY: CenturyLink, Arlington, VA
When CenturyLink was looking to upgrade its executive conference room at its Arlington, Va., office’s Government Contracting Division, the company turned to Audio-Video Group to design and install the...
2015
CEDIA Manufacturer Representative of the Year
Paul Collins was recognized at this year’s CEDIA show
2015
Podcast w/ Bennett Liles: Indy 500’s Massive Panasonic Displays
The races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway have always been exciting but now they’re taking on a whole new dimension with a massive video display upgrade from Panasonic Enterprise Solutions...
2015
Tech Showcase: Digital Signage Products
A variety of products targeted to the digital signage market, including video players, flat panels, projectors, screens, and content delivery systems.
2015
How Avnet Brought AV Control to its Conference Rooms
Extensive installation includes several creative control and signal distribution components
2015
Whitepaper: New Federal Distribution Transformer Regulations Coming in 2016
New federal standards will result in a significant price increase for transformers due to having to use larger quantities of higher-grade metals need to manufacture them.
2015
Digital Signposts: Advanced Employee Engagement Channels
One of the best applications of internal communications channels within the enterprise is to promote or enhance a sense of employee engagement. Aside from channels that convey company news,...
2014
Tech Showcase: Cables and Connectors
The latest technology in hard line signal conveyance and interfacing
2014
InfoComm Live 2015
InfoComm Live will take place at the Catamaran Resort in San Diego. Pack your bags for Feb. 25-26, 2015, for an open discussion of best (and worst) sales practices,...
