Audio Highlights from InfoComm 2013: Notes from the Show Floor A three-day journey through the audio world at InfoComm 2013. Here are some notes on the most interesting audio products on the floor. Check out news from Atlas Sound, Harman, Innovox, DPA Microphones and more. This article will be updated throughout the show.
One CTS’s Perspective: InfoComm 2013, Day One Christopher Neto, CTS traveled the show floor on his first visit to see this years exhibitors. He saw quite the cross-section of products, snapped some photos and sent them to us. Whether it is an 84-inch touch screen from Planar or a Crestron room system that uses Microsoft Lync's unified communications capabilities, he pinpointed the vendors to keep an eye on. Vendors include Vaddio, Stewart Filmscreen, Planar, Listen Technologies, Mersive Solstice, Panasonic, Delta, Crestron, ClearOne and Barco.
InfoComm 2013: From the Show Floor—Presentation Systems for All Your A/V Needs InfoComm 2013 features presentation needs that fulfill a variety of your A/V needs. Products like the Mitsubishi TW21U and the ViewSonic PJD8633ws allow users to present via the cloud or USB, eliminating the need for a PC. Other highlights include the InFocus BigTouch, the Canon LE-5w, Samsung MEC Series displays Prysm video wall collaboration, a Planar 4K touch display and more.
Sony VPL-FHZ55 Laser Projector Ships in August Sony has introduced the VPL-FHZ55 Laser Projector, its first lamp-less projector that uses 3LCD technology.
12 Hiddens Gems of InfoComm 2013 At InfoComm 2013, be sure see these new products from: NTX, Mimeo Monitors, Salamander Designs, Bitwise, Exothermic, Ricoh, Attero Tech, Platinum Tools, Coolux, Aavara Innovation Corp., BrightSign and Matrox Graphics.
6 Robust Videoconferencing Apps for Android and iOS Mobile videoconferencing apps do more than just connect people face to face. File sharing, real-time annotation and remote desktop connectivity mark these mobile apps as capable and robust utilities that are becoming a necessity for tech-savvy professionals with busy schedules. Check out apps from developers like Microsoft Corporation, Radvision, Adobe Systems, Polycom Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc. and FuzeBox for Android and iOS devices.
8 Audio Modulation and Music Creation Apps for Android and iOS Audio modulation apps can be considered the next tier of music creation apps. From programable sequencers to vocoder apps, the world of audio modulation is the base from which effect presets and pre-made loops is built. Having control of sound in a creatively focused way is essential for getting the most out of your mobile device as an instrument. Check out apps from developers like Jonathan Mackenzie, Skrivarna Software, Square B, LLC, Alexander Zolotov, VirSyn, Niko Twenty, Alexandernaut and Holderness Media Inc for Android and iOS.
CI & TD Integration 2013 Corporate Award Winner GE's new $40 million, 200,000-square-foot customer information center has cutting-edge A/V topped with a jaw-dropping 58-foot-wide and 7-foot-tall Prysm LPD video wall. The center was built to "wow" both current and potential clients. There are 54 executive offices, boardrooms, training rooms, meeting rooms and other collaborative activities spaces. Crestron and Polycom are just some of the product manufacturers tapped by system integrator Advanced to complete this project.
Collab8 from WOW Vision on Display at InfoComm 2013 Collab8 provides integrators the opportunity to populate more A/V points-of-presence within an organization for ubiquitous collaboration. It reduces implementation time and cabling hassles as a wireless network appliance within the Wow Vision framework.
Stampede to Present DemoPad Control Solution at Infocomm 2013 Customized control interface allows installers to integrate key A/V systems like lighting, HVAC, CCTV, access control and more.
6 Pro Calculators for Wiring and Electrical Readings for Android and iOS Electrical calculation apps are essential for an electrical engineer on the go. From voltage drop references to aluminum to copper conversion calculations (and many more), these apps are a convenient, efficient utility and must have addition for your mobile device. Check out apps from developers like Navaile, Cyberprodigy LLC, Comoving Magnets and Southwire Company for Android and iOS.
Aavara Launching PD3000 HD Video Tree Chain Cat5e Broadcaster At InfoComm 2013, Avara will launch the The PD3000, which can carry 1080p HDMI video with 7.1 audio to multiple TVs/displays/projectors at a wide spread area via a single Cat5e point-to-point connection. Other key features include: PC DVI up to 1920x1200 resolution supported, 100M by single Cat5e point to point and receiver tree topology daisy chain, Support for 10 layer daisy chain for up to 1,200M or even longer and more.
5 Fully Functional Mobile Projector Remotes for Android and iOS These remote apps are multi-functional applications that do more than just change the slides and brighten the display. From lens focusing to content management, many mobile projector remotes have evolved from convenient utilities to essential work tools in projector-ready spaces. Check out mobile projector controllers from developers like Barco, IIX Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.,
TechDecisions Guide to 21 Smart Speaker Systems Smart speakers arose when loudspeakers, amplifiers, signal processors were all combined to make systems. They are designed to control and manage the technology to increase the speaker's performance.
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