2017
Vern Freedlander on Tuning Content
Network operators and integrators often exhibit a “fire and forget” type attitude; once the players are in place, software systems working, screens are up and running, the project is...
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2016
Focusrite RedNet A8R
RedNet A8R expands Focusrite’s growing range of 1U Dante interfaces with network and power supply redundancy, providing eight channels of analog input and output. RedNet A8R specs 192kHz/24-bit A-D...
2017
CASE STUDY: Winter Garden at Brookfield Place
The Winter Garden at Brookfield Place, originally constructed in 1988 at the site then known as World Financial Center, was severely damaged during the September 11th attacks and substantially...
2017
CASE STUDY: Solomon Victory Theatre
The National WWII Museum’s multiple AV projects have evolved over several phases, with more in the works, thanks to a $370 million capital expansion that will quadruple the size...
2017
CASE STUDY: Jewel Nightclub
When Hakkasan Group opened the new Jewel Nightclub at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, local integrator National Technology Associates (NTA) implemented switches from Luminex Network Intelligence...
2017
CASE STUDY: Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens hold a record 24 Stanley Cup championships – this storied franchise knows how to capture the hearts and eyes of their loyal fanbase. The team wanted...
2017
CASE STUDY: Cage Aux Sports
The Cage Aux Sports is a sports bar restaurant chain in Canada, offering great food and drink, and AV entertainment systems oriented toward sporting events for an engaging atmosphere....
2017
CASE STUDY: Bloomfield Hills High School
When the newly constructed Bloomfield Hills High School (BHHS) called for acoustical walls and ceilings in its auditorium, Larry Cowper, project manager at Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC), worked with...
2017
CASE STUDY: Gaiam Store
As a leading lifestyle brand focused on making yoga and fitness accessible for everyone, Boulder-based Gaiam currently has a worldwide network of approximately 38,000 retail environments. When Macy’s began...
2017
Gefen Sender and Receiver KVM
The Gefen Sender and Receiver KVM units (the EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-TX and EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-RX) jointhe existing family of Gefen’s videoover-IP products and add 4K and HDR support, built-in scaler, video-wallcontroller, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE),and...
2017
Digigram IQOYA *VIP audio-over-IP
Digigram’s IQOYA *VIP audio-over-IP software provides encoding, decoding, and streaming capacity for both Windows and Linux applications. Using IQOYA *VIP to access and leverage Digigram’s AoIP technology as a...
2017
Atlona OmniStream 111
The Atlona OmniStream 111 (AT-OMNI-111) is a networked AV encoder for one HDMI source up to 4K/UHD at 60 Hz with 4:2:0 chroma subsampling, plus embedded audio and RS-232...
2017
AMX N2300 Series
HARMAN Professional Solutions’ new AMX N2300 Series of 4K video over IP solutions are an addition to AMX’s existing range of 4K products adds an extremely cost-effective 4K video...
2017
Black Box Agility IP-based KVM switcher and extender
The Black Box Agility IP-based KVM switcher and extender is a scalable system for sending DVI, USB, and audio over a LAN to user stations or video monitors. Agility...
2017
WyreStorm NetworkHD
WyreStorm’s latest NetworkHD Ethernet-based HD-over-IP AV matrix distribution platform includes the 100-Series and 200-Series. Comprised of the NHD-100-TX Encoder and NHD-100-RX Decoder, the NetworkHD 100-Series offers a highly scalable...
2017
Aurora VLX-TC1 Series
The Aurora VLX-TC1 Series provides an advanced IP streaming solution utilizing Aurora’s IPBaseT technology, which synergizes various IP/AV standards to work together as one. Aurora claims the industry’s first...
2017
Artel Video Systems ILC450 and ILC410
Integrated seamlessly within the InfinityLink platform, Artel Video Systems’ ILC450 and ILC410 address the industry’s growing requirements as they migrate from direct fiber to IP networks. The ILC450 supports...
2017
Adder Technology AdderLink Infinity Dual 2020
Adder Technology’s AdderLink Infinity (ALIF) dual 2020 is an IP-based KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) extender that forms part of the ALIF matrix solution. This enables you to locate...
2017
Matrox Mura IPX 4K Capture and IP Encoder and Decoder PCI Express Cards
The Matrox Mura IPX 4K capture and IP encoder and decoder PCI Express cards provide OEMs and system builders hardware and software to enhance their videowalls and operator work...
2017
AptoVision BlueRiver NT1000
BlueRiver NT1000 is the latest product in AptoVision ’s BlueRiver NT+ Series of AV-over-IP chipsets, which remain the world’s only chipsets to transport uncompressed, zero-latency Ultra HD/4K HDR over...
2017
RGB Spectrums Zio AV-over-IP Technology
RGB Spectrum’s new Zio AV-over-IP technology supports video and audio distribution over an IP network, replacing traditional dedicated switchers. Zio endpoints attach to a 1Gig Ethernet switch, with encoders...
2017
MuxLabs ProDigital Network Controller
MuxLab’s ProDigital Network Controller is a Linux-based PC that allows users to control hub-installed MuxLab products via an Ethernet interface. It will scan the LAN for connected MuxLab products,...
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...
