Techno-Inversion: What It Means for Companies When Consumer Technology Comes...
I’m sitting in a midtown hotel lobby in New York surrounded by what I call a technology inversion. What’s that? Well, in general, the evolution of technology follows fairly predictable patterns. Large...
View ArticleExtron Ships Compact Four Input Scaler
Extron is now shipping its new IN1604 HD — an HDCP-compliant four-input scaler that features three HDMI inputs, a universal analog video input and an HDMI output. It’s designed for installation beneath...
View ArticleStewart Audio Launches Low-Power Networked Amplifier Series
Stewart Audio this week introduced a family of four low-wattage, networked amplifiers that address the need for lower channel count support at the local amplification stage. The new series brings the...
View ArticleBenQ Now Shipping RP700+ Interactive Flat Panel Display
BenQ America today announced the official release of its latest interactive flat panel (IFP) display: the RP700+. Designed to increase classroom interaction, boardroom collaboration, and make...
View ArticlePakedge Adds to PoE Lineup
Pakedge Device & Software’s new line of PoE Pass-Through switches will debut at CEDIA and the first to see production is the SE-5P2-EP. The Pakedge PoE Pass-Through switches address a problem that...
View ArticleGreenAV – Episode 15: Listen how Draper Technology puts the human experience...
I had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Hadsell of Draper, Inc. this month. Listen as we weave together the story of how core company values can lead to the most technologically advanced products in a...
View ArticleMaking Small Talk
An interesting study crossed my newsfeed this week, and engendered some interesting discussion amongst my peers and I. From the Academy of Management website: “Men who engage in small talk before...
View ArticleInFocus Debuts 5,000- and 6,000-Lumen Projectors
InFocus Corporation released a new family of large-venue projectors dubbed the IN5310a series all aimed at large classrooms and houses of worship, at a value. The DLP-based IN5310a series, which...
View ArticleWomen in AV: The Three – Cory Schaeffer, Listen Technologies
Note: This series is being written along with two outstanding women in the industry, Penny Sitler of Draper Inc. who will handle content and interview for Part Two and Kelly Perkins of AVI Systems, who...
View ArticleRants and rAVes — Episode 293: BARCO to Launch Residential Line at CEDIA Expo...
For today’s podcast, Gary is joined by BARCO Residential head Tim Sinnaeve, who will have a busy week as he readies the official launch of the 80-year old projector company’s first line targeted...
View ArticleManage Your Projects – And Your People
This month’s column is a little bit different from others in the past. I some ways, I am not ever writing about AV or education. Instead, I am writing about something that is near and dear to all tech...
View ArticleAV Insider — Episode 29: The Ultimate Listening Experience
Joe Perfito, president of Gordon J. Gow Technologies INC., Tributaries Cable and Clarus Cables talks to Johnny about audiophile grade cables and how sound waves are affected by differently shaded...
View ArticleChristie Hires Home Entertainment Director George Walter
CEDIA/DENVER, Colo. – (September 8, 2014) – Christie®, a world leader in visual technology displays, today announced that George Walter has joined the company in the role of Director, Home...
View ArticleThe Top 7 Things to See at CEDIA 2014
Well, the annual eye-candy AV show known as CEDIA kicks off this week and I thought I would write a quick blog that, hopefully, you can print out and keep with you to make sure you see these seven...
View ArticleD-Tools and SupplyStream Form Strategic Partnership
CONCORD, CA and DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 — D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, and SupplyStream, the leading web based product catalog and industry purchasing...
View ArticleStealth Acoustics Debuts Patio Theater
Arriving at CEDIA Expo 2014 in specially marked crates, Stealth Acoustics’ new Patio Theater system rises silently from a custom-designed enclosure to reveal it’s full stature; a massive LED screen...
View ArticleClare Controls Introduces ClareVue Lighting
Taking aim at Lutron, who’s lagging behind in network-based wireless systems, Clare Controls will unveil its ClareVue lighting line this week at CEDIA. ClareVue is a wireless lighting system using...
View ArticleDolby Atmos Comes to the Home with Blu-ray and VUDU
San Francisco, September 8, 2014 – Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) today announced that Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. movies featuring Dolby Atmos ® soundtracks will soon be available for home...
View ArticleD+M Showcases A Vast Array of Products At CEDIA
Mahwah, NJ (September 7, 2014) – D+M, a global company dedicated to enhancing life through inspired sound solutions delivered anytime, anywhere, will be showcasing a variety of new products at CEDIA...
View ArticleCatalyst AV Distribution Network Member Custom Plus Distributing Announces...
Auburn, WA – September 8, 2014 – Custom Plus Distributing and sister company independent manufacturers rep firm Oliver Marketing today announced the appointment of Lou Judd as Director of Sales...
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