Issue 7
2017
InfoComm Best of Show Awards: 2017
Recognizing outstanding products exhibited at the 2017 InfoComm Show
2017
Jay Myers on Knowing Your Brand
Recently, my company engaged in an intense battle to win a $2 million AV contract at a local corporate account that I had personally been chasing for more than...
2017
Strother Bullins on QSC TouchMix-30 Pro 32-Input Digital Mixer
QSC has been well known in the theater, house-of-worship (HOW) and fixed installation market for decades now for their superb loudspeakers. Clear leaders in powered loudspeaker technologies, QSC has...
2017
Peerless-AV Vertical Lift Carts
Peerless-AV has launched a new line of vertical lift carts ( SR584VL2 , SR584VL3). Ideal for corporate and education settings, the ADAcompliant, UL rated carts quickly adjust the height...
2017
QSC Q-SYS Core 510i
The QSC Q-SYS Core 510i Integrated Core processor leverages the latest Intel platform using a QSCdeveloped Linux realtime operating system to deliver a powerful audio, video, and control solution....
2017
Harman AMX Acendo VIbe
Harman Professional Solutions has announced AMX Acendo Vibe, a new line of conferencing sound bars designed to maximize productivity and collaboration in huddle spaces and smaller meeting environments. Acendo...
2017
Altinex CNK600 Cable Nook
The Altinex CNK600 Cable Nook interconnect box and the SP2116SC and SP2117SC customizable interconnect plates are designed for use in boardrooms and conference rooms. The CNK600 Cable Nook provides...
2017
Audio-Technica System 10 PRO
Audio-Technica is now shipping two new packaged configurations of its System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System: ATW-1366 System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System with Boundary Microphone/Transmitter and...
2017
Biamp TesiraFORTÉ DAN
Biamp Systems’ TesiraFORTÉ DAN range of audio processors are the result of a collaboration between Biamp and Shure Incorporated. These new audio processors directly interface with the Shure MXA...
2017
Kramer VIA Collage
Kramer’s VIA Collage is a wireless presentation and collaboration solution that makes it easier to get actual work done during meetings. With any laptop or mobile device, users can...
2017
wePresent WiCS-2100
The wePresent WiCS-2100 taps into the power of group dynamics with fun and stylish collaboration tools such as visual user lists for moderators and auto layout for sharing content...
2017
Crestron Avia DSP-1281
The Crestron Avia family of digital signal processors supports any meeting space, performance venue, courtroom, sports facility, or house of worship. Most common audio DSP products on the market...
2017
Revolabs Yamaha CS-700
The Yamaha CS-700 Video Sound Collaboration System for huddle rooms is the first joint offering from Revolabs and Yamaha. The Yamaha CS-700 Video Sound Collaboration System for huddle rooms...
2017
Eiki EK-510U
The Eiki EK-510U projector features 7000 ANSI lumens brightness with 90 percent uniformity and a 2500:1 contrast ratio. The projector provides native WUXGA resolution and is compatible with inputs...
2017
Atlona AT-HDVS-210U-TX-WP
Atlona’s AT-HDVS-210U-TX-WP 2×1 wall plate switcher and HDBaseT transmitter has USB-C input support, supports HDMI connectivity, and provides direct compatibility with new and emerging laptops, tablets, and smartphones that...
2017
CASE STUDY: Friendswood Independent School District, Houston
When metro Houston’s Friendswood Independent School District (ISD) outgrew its old boardroom, which was both too small and outfitted with failing equipment, it enlisted the help of integrator Prime...
2017
CASE STUDY: 1st Bank, Lakewood, CO
When 1st Bank decided to install new videoconferencing systems in the bank’s upgraded 225,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Lakewood, CO, it explained the needs of its executive boardroom. In...
2017
CASE STUDY: CenturyLink, Monroe, LA
As one of the largest telecommunications companies in the U.S., CenturyLink requires extremely reliable, well-designed internal communications systems. So when the old AV systems at the company’s Monroe, LA,...
2017
THE SVC INTERVIEW: Ben Cating, Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
SVC: Very fancy looking place in West Palm Beach and Idibri handled all of the technology installation. Tell us about Idibri. What sort of projects do you handle? Ben...
2017
THE SVC INTERVIEW: Carl Lowrance, Hillcrest Baptist Church
Fighting the decor at Hillcrest Baptist
2017
CASE STUDY: City Winery, Nashville
City Winery venues across the U.S. combine a winery with concerts, food and wine classes, fine dining, and more. With more than 300 events in 2016, City Winery decided...
2017
CASE STUDY: University of Charleston, West Virginia
The University of Charleston in West Virginia recently opened its new Innovation Center, a dedicated space for students to enjoy live sporting events and connect with their peers. During...
2016
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE: Signal Extenders
Signal extenders continue to incorporate new features and paradigms as virtual matrix switching becomes more prevalent
2016
Cynthia Wisehart on InfoComm
InfoComm was a bit of a blur, and we had to go to press before I could fully process what was one of the most practical and infrastructure-oriented shows...
2016
Duncan Ballash on Acoustics and Architecture
In order to successfully incorporate good acoustics in building design, it is helpful to understand why it is so often neglected and allowed to fall short. There are several...
2016
Strother Bullins on dbx goRack Portable Performance Processor
Having previously reviewed dbx’s DriveRack PA2 ($399 street), a comprehensive loudspeaker management system that is both intuitive and affordable for the sum of its well-performing parts, I was elated...
2016
BSS Audio Soundweb Contrio
BSS Audio has launched its Soundweb Contrio family of wall controllers, designed to provide greater system control and flexibility for a variety of fixed install applications. The Soundweb Contrio...
2016
Gefen 4K Ultra HD Extender
Gefen’s new EXT-UHDA-HBT2 uses HDBaseT 2.0 technology to extend 4K HDMI, Ethernet, RS-232, two-way IR, and two-way audio up to 330 feet, using one Cat-5e cable. 1080p and 1920×1200...
2016
SunBriteTV Ultra-Bright Marquee Series
SunBriteTV is showcasing its ultra-bright 55-inch Marquee Series at InfoComm 2016. Developed for demanding commercial applications, the Marquee Series offers optional touchscreen capability and is available in both portrait...
2016
Pakedge S3-24P Layer 3 Switch
Pakedge’s S3-24P is a Layer 3 switch designed specifically for AV. A true Layer 3 switch, the S3-24P comes equipped with both static and dynamic routing protocols for greater...
2016
Christie AP Series
The new Christie AP Series of 3LCD projectors deliver 5000 ANSI lumens in a compact and very affordable package. Both the Christie LW502 and Christie LWU502 deliver the Christie...
2016
Bose PowerShare Amplifiers
The new Bose PowerShare adaptable power amplifier line consists of three 1U models: 2- and 4- channel fixed-install models (PS602 and PS604) and one 2-channel portable amplifier (PS602P). Each...
2016
Ashly digiMIX24
The Ashly digiMIX24 is a versatile, compact digital mixing console that features 24 inputs (including 16 Class-A mic/line inputs); up to 14 mix buses; 8 Aux outputs, 8 channel...
2016
WorxAudio XL1 Line
PreSonus’ Commercial WorxAudio division has introduced the new XL1 high efficiency line array loudspeaker. Designed as a compact high-performance system for the reproduction of speech and music program material,...
2016
BENQ CH100 Portable Projector
BenQ’s new CH100 is a portable LED projector designed to maximize the few key minutes of a critical presentation. The CH100 is the ideal companion for web designers, graphic...
2016
CAD A77 Mic
CAD Audio is reintroducing the classic A77 vocal microphone originally launched by Astatic in 1959. The A77 is a large-diaphragm, side-address dynamic microphone that has been updated with a...
2016
Middle Atlantic UTB Series
Middle Atlantic’s UTB Series Universal TechBox is a low-profile solution for discreetly mounting AV equipment underneath a table surface within meeting spaces. The UTB Series Universal TechBox is ideal...
2016
Prysm Mobile Feature
The new Prysm Mobile feature extends the Prysm Visual Workplace to any device—from mobile devices to custom large-scale video walls—and integrations with Microsoft Office 365 and Skype for Business....
2016
Hosa CAT-600BK Series
Hosa Technology has launched its CAT-600BK Series Category 6 network cables. Featuring 24 AWG Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors for increased signal flow, CAT-600BK cables provide the best throughput in...
