Industry
Entertainment
The TV of the Future Won’t Be a TV at All
It’s interesting to fathom how far TV has come in the decades since its inception circa 1940.
Industry
Onsite: Almo Pro A/V E4 AV Tour
The Almo Pro A/V E4 AV Tour at San Francisco Convention Center last month was an accessible combination of training, socializing, and tradeshow (with 35 exhibitors).
Industry
Make Your Voice Heard
The latest awards, brought to you by the family of AV Network and Sound & Video Contractor.
Audio
Sound Image Costs and Benefits, Part 2
Practical sound system design for the best preservation of imaging.
Corporate
Digital Signposts: The NFC Bump
NFC is an acronym for “near field communications,” and in the digital world it represents one of the most exciting breakthroughs in both user convenience and communication possibilities.
Digital Signage
4K: A Sight for Sore Eyes at DSE
At the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas, that took place Feb. 25-28, who walking the show floor could not love the new 4K resolution LCD panels on display...
Industry
Why IT Certifications Matter
Pop quiz: What do CCNA, MCSE, and VCP stand for? If you don’t know, there’s a good chance one of two things eventually will happen: You’ll have one or...
Entertainment
5 Things to Love about the Microsoft Surface Pro and 3 Frustrations
I’ve been playing with Surface Pro for a couple days, and I’ve come away with some strong initial impressions.
Industry
Big Surprises at NAMM 2013
Winter NAMM has waxed and waned over the years in terms of importance to the pro audio community—especially the live event/PA side of the industry.
Digital Signage
Digital Signposts: Video Continues to be the Killer App
While social media is an important and highly popular solution in the corporate communicator’s toolkit, video remains the quintessential “killer app” within the enterprise.
Industry
Onsite: Vendopalooza: Dec. 12, 2012
Much more casual than a tradeshow, this Vendopalooza event felt more insider.
Digital Signage
Strategies for Reliable, Cost-Effective Cloud Storage
Cloud-based services are increasingly common in IT, and as more AV devices wind up on IP networks, it’s no surprise that applications such as digital signage and videoconferencing are...
Corporate
Why Bother with Architects and Designers?
In this economic climate why would you miss opportunities to expand your audience and customer base?
Entertainment
Can Microsoft Surface Pro, the Xbox 360, and Xbox Music Reinvent Music Enjoyment in the Connected Home?
Has Microsoft redefined itself enough over the past year to take advantage of what I see as a significant opening in digital home entertainment?
Industry
Focusrite RedNet Digital Audio Networking System Review
A solid system for ingress, routing, and delivery of audio signals.
Industry
Apogee Electronics Duet 2 USB Audio Interface Review
A two-input/four-output converter for high-quality audio capture.
Industry
Behringer X32 Digital Mixer Review
The company turns a corner with this professional and sturdy unit.
Industry
30 Most Innovative Products of 2012
This year, we were struck by the influence of interactivity and the overlap between users electronic lives and their work.
Industry
HDMI Extenders Review
The question has often been asked, “What is the greatest distance an HDMI cable can operate effectively before degrading the signal quality?”
Digital Signage
Digital Signposts: Push vs. Pull
The channel concept is exactly the opposite, a “push” technology where the content that is deemed the most relevant to that particular user is constantly updated and presented leveraging...
Entertainment
The Hobbit, 48fps, and the Pernicious Broadening of the Soap Opera Effect
For many home-theater cinephiles, 48fps can produce an image that looks fake.
Corporate
Digital Signposts: Cutting Through The Communication Clutter
People are busy, and they are only getting busier. The constant flow of emails and demands on time make it increasingly difficult for employees to wade through and pick...
Industry
New Book: iTunes Music
In iTunes Music, author and world-class mastering engineer Bob Katz starts out with the basics, surveys the recent past, and brings you quickly up to the present—where the current...
Corporate
Integrated Emergency Response
New tools and tactics for the modern emergency operations center
Corporate
The Ultimate Connected Home with Windows 8, Microsoft Surface, and Windows Phone 8
A new Microsoft ecosystem geared toward productivity
Industry
Legislative Chicken: Sequestration and the Fiscal Cliff Explained
Like a cartoon character followed by a persistent black cloud, the Washington, D.C., area (along with other cities and towns reliant on federal or military spending) is under the...
