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Disruptive at the InfoComm — My Top 10
Sure disruptive, it’s just about become my middle name. However, the industry is almost ready to re-name itself as a newly formed arena of disruption to go along with the standards like digital...
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The Soccer Save – US Style
I feel the need to post about soccer — excuse me, fútbol. The soccer-craze has hit the U.S., finally, after decades and decades of “them” telling “us” that soccer would, one day, be the hottest sport...
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Dog Days of Summer
As I sit down to write this column for July, I expected to be overflowing with excitement and interest from InfoComm. I am on a bit of an InfoComm hiatus, having not attended for three years. Yet, I am...
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When AV Devices Attack Croak
More often than not the inspiration for my editorials and blog posts come from recent events/incidents/disasters in my life. Invariably, in these incidents (and disasters) I have to fall back on my...
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The Real Enemy of 4k: Infrastructure
There has been a lot of talk about 4k. There are actually several formats that people are describing when they use the term 4k. There is true 4k from cinema (4096 by XXXX) and then UHD-1/2160P (3840 by...
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10 AV Industry Power Couples!
After my last dissertation on 4k, I had to put up a post that was pure levity, so here goes. I had posted a couple things on Twitter that referenced AV and pop culture mixed together, and it got me...
View ArticleWeekly Wrap-Up: July 3, 2014
Did you miss something last week? Well, we have gathered some of the past week’s most important news stories so you can catch up. Each week we post the Weekly Wrap-Up featuring the stories we think you...
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HARMAN’s Crown DCi Network Display Amplifiers Claim the World’s First AVnu...
HARMAN’s Crown Audio has announced its DCi Network Display Amplifiers are the first professional audio endpoints to receive AVnu certification for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) interoperability from the...
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Need Project Management Software Just for AV Integrators?
The heart and soul of iPoint Control are the project management and work order systems. And, as most off the shelf solutions don’t work for the custom AV industry, do yourself a favor and spend a few...
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What We Really Need Are Solutions
By Paul Flanigan Digital Screenmedia Association We need to get this together Last week I had the opportunity to speak in Seattle at the Future Stores conference. It was an event focused around...
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Engagement – Say What ?
Engagement is the coin of the realm for marketing and communication. For shopper, patron, traveler, staff or students, it is a strategic, tactical and operational imperative. The alternative is...
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Mackie Ships 1000-Watt Loudspeaker Systems
Mackie is shipping the re-designed SRM450 and SRM350 High-Definition Portable Powered Loudspeakers. Both are 1000-watt amp platform designs and feature some custom audio tools that Mackie says simplify...
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Christie Intros All-New Velvet Indoor LED Tiles
Christie is expanding its line of high brightness tiled displays with the introduction of the Christie Velvet line of built-to-order, high resolution indoor LED panels. Marketed as seamless to...
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Triad Speakers Adds InRoom and OnWall Bronze SlimSubs to Lineup
Triad Speakers today announced the addition of both an InRoom and OnWall Bronze to its SlimSub line. Standing upright, the compact InRoom Bronze SlimSub is just 4.3 inches deep, taking up almost no...
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Chief Expands Mobile XL Cart Solutions
Chief’s Extra-Large Fusion Mobile Cart was designed for extra-large and touch panel displays — including the SMART 8000 series — from 55″ to more than 100″ and up to 300 pounds (136 kg). It has space...
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InfoComm Offers a Plethora of Collaborations Solutions
Practically everyone now offers a collaboration solution was the clear take away from my recent visit to InfoComm 2014. From telecons to document sharing; from video calling to video conferencing;...
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AV Insider — Episode 25: In/On Demand 4 All
Paul Williams, Vice President of security and communication products at Control4, speaks with Johnny about home automation, control, automation, the difference between the two, and how...
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Trans-Lux and Retop Collaboration Combines Core Resources
New York, NY (July 8, 2014) – Trans-Lux Corporation (TNLX) President and CEO J.M. Allain announced today that the company has entered into a broad ranged exclusive collaboration with Retop Industrial...
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Paradigm Renews Participation in D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage Point (MVP)...
CONCORD, CA, USA – July 8, 2014 — D-Tools Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, announced today that Paradigm has renewed their participation in the D-Tools Manufacturer Vantage...
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Sound Image Adds VUE al-4 Line Array System and h-Class Subwoofers
San Diego, CA (July 8, 2014) – Sound Image, premier audio provider for acts such as Tom Petty, Brian Setzer, Jimmy Buffett, Taylor Swift, and John Legend, have recently upgraded their inventory with...
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