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BBC’s Euro 2024 studio in Berlin is an XR crowd pleaser
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The Eagles to play eight autumn gigs at Las Vegas Sphere
The US rock band will play at the venue over four weekends in September and October, following in th...
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The Eagles add four dates to Las Vegas Sphere residency
The addition of four gigs across two weekends in early November will see the rock band play 12 dates...
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InfoComm attendance set post-Covid record with 3% rise
This year's verified attendance of 30,271 was 3% higher than 2023, and 54% higher than 2022, but reg...
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise hosts first conference at Sphere
CEO Antonio Neri appeared surrounded by imagery of big data on the 15,000 sq metre, 16K x 16K wrapar...
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Barco adopts Microsoft’s MDEP for future of Clickshare
Clickshare will move from Linux to the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform which is based on Android...
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The Grateful Dead spin-off band kicked off a residency with what the audience described as the most ...
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Sumptuous AV at Europe’s biggest B2B software investor
Systems integrator MVS Audio Visual delivered a Zoom Rooms and Neat focused solution, with supportin...
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Add-on cameras to strengthen Huddly Crew’s capabilities
The cameras, which are being launched in conjunction with Huddly Director software, will make it eas...
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Samsung showcases SmartThings Pro at InfoComm 2024
As well as the business-focused evolution of SmartThings, the company is unveiling a low-power ePape...
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Blackmagic introduces first camera for the Apple Vision Pro
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Biamp launches cloud Workplace management platform
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Latest News
Sphere to launch Exosphere audio and livestream on 4 July
The 55,000 sq metre Exosphere will be joined by an official XO Stream, on YouTube and the web, and XO Audio which will be audible on site and on the stream.
IBC announces new partnership with the AV User Group
This year's show at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam will feature an AV Speed Pitch event, together with a new Talent Programme and AI Tech Zone focused events and exhibitors.
Minnesota Twins baseball pitcher turns LED display dark
Royce Lewis hit a ball with an exit velocity of 108.7mph, turning a portion of a ribbon display dark while it was displaying ads from Budweiser and other brands at the team's Target Field home.
Vieunite Pro marries art with ‘texture-accurate’ LCD displays
Expertly curated artworks can be displayed on a new screen solution that uses a reduced backlight which can be adjusted manually, a matte panel surface treatment and a special display processor.
Building bridges in the UK and Chile with video calls
A videoconferencing Spanish learning project linking Uphall Primary School in the UK with a Chilean school shows that distance is no barrier to familiarity and friendship, finds Clive Couldwell.
‘Industry veterans’ launch new dvLED integration business
Paul Riddell and Adam Sherwood of Direct View Solutions, based in Hampshire, will offer design and install, plus repairs and support, primarily aimed at the corporate and healthcare markets
Pioneering community college selects Extron for esports
Wake Tech college was looking for cost-effective and scalable infrastructure in an upgrade of a 14-seat esports facility and selected Extron AV switching, distribution, control, and audio products.
Projects
BBC’s Euro 2024 studio in Berlin is an XR crowd pleaser
The open-air studio overlooking the Brandenburg Gate is equipped with ROE Visual LED panels to facilitate the use of advanced virtual production technologies.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise hosts first conference at Sphere
CEO Antonio Neri appeared surrounded by imagery of big data on the 15,000 sq metre, 16K x 16K wraparound interior LED screen during a keynote speech.
The Eagles add four dates to Las Vegas Sphere residency
The addition of four gigs across two weekends in early November will see the rock band play 12 dates at the venue this autumn, following previous residencies by U2, Phish and Dead & Company.
Indian PM opens Boeing’s Cyviz-equipped experience centre
The Cyviz technology in the centre at Boeing's largest aerospace engineering facility outside the US seamlessly integrates with the existing Cisco infrastructure to ensure a smooth workflow.
Wells Fargo Center lit up in rainbow colours for Pride Month
ClearLED X-BAR LED bars driven by Hippotizer media servers are illuminating the indoor sports arena in Philadelphia to support the LGBTQ+ community and promote inclusivity.
The Eagles to play eight autumn gigs at Las Vegas Sphere
The US rock band will play at the venue over four weekends in September and October, following in the footsteps of U2, Phish and Dead & Company.
Sumptuous AV at Europe’s biggest B2B software investor
Systems integrator MVS Audio Visual delivered a Zoom Rooms and Neat focused solution, with supporting technology, when Dawn Capital moved to a bigger office.
People and companies
InfoComm attendance set post-Covid record with 3% rise
This year's verified attendance of 30,271 was 3% higher than 2023, and 54% higher than 2022, but registrations remain 16% below the 2019 pre-Covid peak.
Kinly ‘first’ to launch XR studio offering on global scale
An XR studio at the Science Museum in London will immerse viewers in a limitless virtual world and bring broadcast-quality production to corporate and higher education end users.
Profile: Pod Bluman, Bluman Associates
Pod Bluman, Project Director, Bluman Associates talks to Clive Couldwell about his unique career in the performance industry and his latest projects.
Kramer acquires Ashton Bentley in UCC market expansion
Ashton Bentley's range of meeting room building blocks and out-of-the-box solutions will help Kramer provide an end-to-end approach to hybrid conferencing.
TD SYNNEX Maverick signs distribution deal with Pexip
The agreement will see TD SYNNEX Maverick distribute Pexip’s suite of videoconferencing solutions in Europe, bolstering its portfolio of collaboration technology.
Kinly named Absen’s first global platinum partner in Europe
The multi-year strategic partnership will see the systems integrator be the first to access Absen's latest advancements in LED display technology, and will provide referrals to qualified leads.
Midwich signs UK and Ireland distribution deal with Hive
The exclusive deal will see Midwich and PSCo offer the Beehive, Beebox and Beeblade scalable media servers which can be seen at a Beyond the Pixel event at Innovation House on 20 June.
Products
Barco adopts Microsoft’s MDEP for future of Clickshare
Clickshare will move from Linux to the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform which is based on Android but has extra security and enterprise-grade features.
Uniguest unveils 4K encoder with ‘market leading latency’
The standalone Low Latency 4K Encoder, which can achieve glass to glass latency as low as 170ms, is fully supported by the Tripleplay IPTV, signage and video streaming solution.
Avnu certification to boost interop in converged networks
Avnu Alliance's programme for certifying capabilities relating to TSN will allow solution providers to ensure products meet market demands and facilitate the adoption of converged networking.
Avocor adds Jabra to its Avocor CollabTouch programme
The tie-up will see Jabra’s PanaCast 50 Video Bar System and PanaCast 50 Video Room System configured with Avocor’s interactive collaboration solutions to enable meeting equity in any space.
Blackmagic introduces first camera for the Apple Vision Pro
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive has been specially designed for the 8K, 3D storytelling format, while an update to DaVinci Resolve will enable film-makers to edit Apple Immersive Video.
Leyard launches outdoor LED series for close-up viewing
The 16:9 Luminate Ultra W series, has pixel pitches from 1.2mm to 2.0mm, allows viewing from as close as 2.5 metres, and provides colour uniformity and high brightness in direct sunlight.
LG to host “Step into Spectacular” booth at InfoComm 2024
Kinetic LED and microLED will be prominent, with stand zones ranging from luxury retail, cafe and bakery and drive-thru to education, corporate and software.
Samsung showcases SmartThings Pro at InfoComm 2024
As well as the business-focused evolution of SmartThings, the company is unveiling a low-power ePaper display and AI functions for its Interactive Whiteboard.
LG unveils platform that puts SaaS solutions under one roof
LG Business Cloud enables customers to establish a highly secure common point of access for their digital signage devices using a one-time sign-up process.
SiliconCore launches ‘highest-resolution’ mobile AIO display
The Mobile All-In-One solution, which has a 1.25mm pixel pitch, can achieve a 240Hz frame rate, with 'twice the brightness and up to 40% lower power consumption' than comparable displays.
Add-on cameras to strengthen Huddly Crew’s capabilities
The cameras, which are being launched in conjunction with Huddly Director software, will make it easy to scale up Huddly Crew for AI-directed multi-camera experiences in larger spaces.
Biamp launches cloud Workplace management platform
The platform, which consolidates capabilities from Evoko Workplace and SageVue into a single solution was one of many launches at Infocomm, including a loudspeaker designed for aisles.
AMX adds ‘first’ Dante AV-A wallplate encoders and decoders
The cost-effective, professional-grade wallplates support a high-quality, low-latency 4K60 4:4:4 MWC codec for transmitting live video and detailed content with Dante AV-A.
Q-SYS Reflect management system receives major upgrade
The company has also added two network I/O expanders and a touchscreen paging kit to its portfolio, while Q-SYS VisionSuite has been certified for Microsoft Teams.
Crestron Control is now available in platform in MTRoW
Crestron Control, long available on Flex solutions and more recently available in platform with Zoom Rooms, Webex and Google Meet, is now also directly integrated into Teams Rooms.
Neat adds advanced AI audio capabilities to Neat Center
Audio will now shift between front-of-room and companion device, following the conversation, while Neat Center also gains deep noise suppresion, dereverberation and double-talk elimination.
Analog Way adds most powerful live-presentation systems
The three new products in the LivePremier series, which have a six-rack unit chassis, feature multi-screen and multi-layer live-presentation systems that support pixel canvases of up to 16K.
Sennheiser to focus on global partnerships at InfoComm
Twenty partners will help integrators, consultants and end users explore the potential of the manufacturer's products, with an app-led scavenger hunt of partner stands part of the initiative.
Peerless-AV system simplifies mounting of larger displays
The STS650 SmartMount Universal Scissor Wall Mount makes mounting easier and conceals all components, while its open-access design and post-installation adjustability save time on site.
Roland bolsters pro AV range with direct-streaming switcher
The V-80HD video switcher, which is available with companion software, offers advanced automation and diverse connectivity for in-person events, live-streaming and studio productions.
The software platform designed to simplify the configuration, management and monitoring of Milan AVB networks will be demonstrated on both companies' booths at InfoComm.
NDI achieves Crestron Integrated Partner recognition
NDI support on the 1 Beyond broadcast-quality PTZ cameras and Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking solution allows Crestron to use NDI as a protocol to simplify video workflows.
Panasonic to put projection mist on show at InfoComm
As well as Silky Fine Mist, which beams light on to a small-particle mist, the company will be demonstrating solutions that power dynamic entertainment experiences and simplify workflows.
BrightSign adds Microsoft Windows to XC5 media player
The Intel-based XC2055 and XC4055 are now available with Windows 11 IoT or Windows 10 IoT, for customers seeking a Windows environment backed by purpose-built digital signage hardware.
Meyer Sound to unveil flagship speaker in ULTRA family
The point source ULTRA-X80 draws on the technology behind the PANTHER large-format linear line array speakers to provide precision, power and clarity in a compact, simple-to-deploy package.
Kramer to debut conference room multi-connection solution
As well as the TBUS solution for tabletop connectivity, the company will showcase the Panta Rhei cloud-based platform and the expansion of its AV-over-IP portfolio in Las Vegas.
Visionary launches Multiviewer with 4K60 4:4:4 outputs
The MV5 IP Multiviewer, which offers enhanced capabilities and seamless compatibility with Visionary's 5 Series AV-over-IP endpoints, will make its debut at InfoComm 2024.
Epson unveils cart for extreme-short-throw projectors
The integrated solution for the PowerLite 810E/815E allows shared spaces such as multi-purpose rooms to be used for educational and collaborative experiences.
Issues and insight
Industry Insights: How not to make a museum piece
The construction procurement process is holding back innovation and progress in the museum sector, particularly in developing regions, writes Kevin Murphy.
‘It’s Vegas baby!’ Where AV is big, bold and out of the box
Las Vegas is 'Mecca' for pro AV, setting a global standard. It is also a hotbed of experimentation and high-profile events, writes Adrian Pennington.
LED billboard bursts into flames, traps maintenance team
Nine workers were trapped on top of the display in Malaysia, which is believed to have caught fire as a result of a short circuit at its base.
What does AV want from AV and broadcast convergence?
As broadcast technology becomes increasingly popular in AV applications, we posed the question to four experts at the Media Production & Technology Show.
Fury at city’s plan to spend £120k on projection mapping
Council's plan to spend taxpayers' money on 'civic projections' to mark Edinburgh’s 900th birthday, have become the subject of political debate amid 'high levels of poverty in the city'.
