August 2013
Tech Showcases
Installation Audio Mixers
By Mike McIntyre, CTS-D, EST-L2+
It is unbelievable how many powerful features are now a part of audio mixers designed for installation. …
Projection Screens
Screens have come a long way in just the past few years. In fact, the whole concept of projection screens has evolved so rapidly that they, more than ever, are now an integral part of their installation environment. …
Columns & Features
On the Circuit
By Cynthia Wisehart
Next month Sound & Video Contractor will be hosting three events, one in-person event and two webcasts, that I want to make you aware of. …
Broadcast Bar
By Cynthia Wisehart
Technically speaking, the first thing you notice about Fenix is the control room. Perched above the stage and reaching into the 25ft. ceilings, it’s a small, acoustically isolated space that is a broadcast booth, a recording studio, and probably one of the quietest nightclub offices in the world….
Dodger Stadium Video Upgrade, Part 1
With Bennett Liles
To welcome baseball season, Dodger Stadium has gotten a complete makeover including all new video displays with massive LED screens, videowalls, and ribbon displays. …
Dodger Stadium Video Upgrade, Part 2
With Bennett Liles
Dodger Stadium has gotten a complete renovation and a big part of that job was all new video technology with 10mm LED displays, scoreboards, and videowalls. …
The World’s Largest Temporary Cinema
By Mark Mayfield
Each year at CinemaCon, the gathering of the world’s theater owners and operators, the major motion picture distributors and studios preview their upcoming releases for attendees. Turning the Colosseum into a giant movie theater was no small feat. A team of QSC engineers designed and built the system. …
Touring Expenses
By Michael K. Noles
Prepaid expense cards provide the perfect mix of credit card convenience with an online, realtime control and management system. …
Reviews
Mackie DLM-12S And DLM-8 Speakers Review
Reviewer: John McJunkin
Getting more and more SPL from boxes that keep getting smaller is a goal toward which many manufacturers strive. The latest advancement in that domain from Mackie is the DLM series….
DPA d:facto ii Review
Reviewer: John McJunkin
DPA is one mic manufacturer with a virtually impeccable reputation for high quality, and the introduction of the d:facto handheld condenser mic presents the world with another opportunity to judge whether DPA has upheld its reputation. …
New Products
AMX Enzo Presentation Device
AMX has unveiled Enzo, a meeting room solution that allows users to plug in and retrieve content from a USB drive, cloud drive, or the Internet without a PC….
JBL Professional Control 10 Series Loudspeaker
JBL Professional has introduced its Control 10 series, three in-ceiling loudspeakers….
Jupiter Systems Canvas 2.0 Collaboration System
Jupiter Systems introduced Canvas 2.0 multipoint visualization and collaboration solution for enterprise….
Lightware 25G Hybrid Technology Matrix Switcher
Lightware’s 25G Hybrid Technology is a line of large-scale, high-resolution digital matrix switchers, which work in tandem with Lightware’s Modular Extender (MODEX) family of external signal extenders….
Mackie VLZ4 Compact Mixer
Mackie has announced the VLZ4 line of analog compact mixers, which now include Mackie’s Onyx preamps….
PreSonus Sceptre-series CoActual Monitors
PreSonus is now shipping the Sceptre-series CoActual studio reference monitors, featuring a coaxial design that works integrally with a 32-bit, 48kHz processor….
BenQ MX661 Projector
BenQ has announced the MX661 projector, which features 3,000 lumens of brightness, a 13000:1 contrast ratio, and energy-saving technology….
Crestron Green Light Power Pack Room Controller
The Crestron Green Light Power Pack is a room controller designed to communicate with photocells, occupancy sensors, and control stations to automatically control lighting in any room….
Platinum Tools 10Gig Termination Kit
The kit includes Cat-6A shielded connectors, the Tele-TitanXg Cat6A crimp tool, cable jacket stripper, and external ground tab crimper….
Middle Atlantic Products MPR series Modular Power Raceway System
Middle Atlantic Products is expanding its MPR series Modular Power Raceway System to include additional options….
Legrand Cablofil V-Trough
Legrand has introduced the Cablofil V-Trough cable management system. Straight sections are ventilated to reduce cable-bundle heating….
Christie QuadHD84 Flatpanel Display
Christie has launched the QuadHD84 flatpanel display that provides 60Hz performance at a full 3840×2160 resolution with compatibility with both computer and video sources….
Atlona HDBaseT Extenders
The HDBaseT extender family offers higher resolutions at longer distances, power over category cable, and multiple control options….
The Buzz
AV Project Management 101
All new! Have you ever wished you had all of InfoComm University instructor Brad Malone’s project management advice in one portable document? Wish no more. …
Now Hear This: InfoComm Today Podcast
The InfoComm Today Podcast is produced in association with AVNation. It’s a forum for industry trends and insights, featuring InfoComm International experts and AV professionals. …
Upcoming InfoComm International Regional Roundtables
Bring your team and network with AV professionals in your area, share your opinions, and get updates on InfoComm activities at the 2013 Regional Roundtables. …
Getting Ready to Take on CEDIA Expo
Products and trainings, networking, and tons of technology, CEDIA Expo is a once a year experience that you are going to want to make the most of. …
Keeping Up with NSCA’s GAB
Earlier in July, penalties associated with the employer mandate within Obamacare were postponed for one year….
Bar Control
Located in the Miracle Mile Shops of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Blondies Sports Bar & Grill has been voted one of the best sports bars in the country by MSN CityGuides and Gayot.com. …
