MONTREAL—Grass Valley is launching AMPP Edge Live, a purpose-built production system designed to bring professional production capabilities to enterprise teams. The company will unveil AMPP Edge Live at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, June 17 to 19 (North Hall: N7369-MR).

Media production teams within enterprise organizations such as education, government, corporate communications, houses of worship and live events are often asked to do more with limited resources, yet existing production systems often lack the flexibility to support new workflows without significant additional investment, Grass Valley said.

AMPP Edge Live addresses this challenge by providing a flexible production foundation that grows with organizational needs, by combining Grass Valley hardware, NVIDIA Blackwell GPU acceleration and AMPP OS in a single solution, according to the company.

“Production requirements are constantly evolving as audience expectations shift, creating challenges for enterprise organizations whose production infrastructures were not designed for today’s demands,” said Jonathan Lyth, Product Director for Enterprise Media, Grass Valley. “Businesses need production platforms that combine operational agility with the confidence of reliable performance. AMPP Edge Live delivers both, enabling organizations to adapt and scale production capabilities without adding operational complexity.”

The solution is available in two models that serve different production demands:

AMPP Edge Live 4000 is ideal for live event production and provides the performance to run solutions such as Event Producer X, which brings production switching, graphics, audio mixing, recording, streaming, monitoring and production control into a single browser-based interface.

AMPP Edge Live 6000 adds processing performance for more demanding production requirements and supports Sport Producer X, which combines switching, graphics, scoring, timing, data integration and instant replay for sports production.

Across both models, operators can manage workflows that previously required multiple specialist systems and dedicated personnel, all through one production environment, Grass Valley said.

AMPP Edge Live also simplifies lifecycle management through a unified ownership model. Grass Valley designs, validates and supports AMPP Edge Live as a complete solution, managing hardware validation, software compatibility, updates and support through a single point of accountability. This removes much of the integration burden associated with multi-vendor environments while helping ensure organizations remain ready for future production requirements.

AMPP Edge Live is built on a short-depth 4 RU chassis with redundant power and modular AMPP I/O cards, so connectivity can be tailored to each workflow. It includes enterprise-grade security, centralized management and role-based access controls, and forms part of the Grass Valley Media Universe, supporting on-premise, hybrid and cloud-connected workflows.

AMPP Edge Live is available now in the L4000 and L6000 appliance models, with SDI 8 and SDI 12 AMPP I/O card options and media storage choices of 2 TB or 4 TB.

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa.—PTZOptics and LayerJot will demonstrate how prompt-based AI, robotic camera control, and high-performance computing can work together to identify, follow, and respond to objects and events in real time at InfoComm 2026, June 13-19 in Las Vegas.

The demonstrations, which run on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, combine LayerJot’s purpose-built AI software application with PTZOptics’ SimplTrack3 cameras, featuring advanced auto-tracking capabilities. The demos will show how natural-language prompting can guide the system to identify and/or track objects in the room, then use PTZOptics camera control to respond automatically.

The collaboration is designed to show integrators, educators, broadcasters, and pro AV teams a practical path for building on-site AI video workflows, according to the companies. By pairing PTZOptics camera robotics with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 -powered compute and LayerJot’s agentic AI application layer, both exhibitors will demonstrate how Visual Reasoning can move from concept to deployable workflow without requiring large teams, custom hardware stacks, or cloud-only processing.

"AV and enterprise buyers today are asking the same question: how do we deploy AI that actually works in our environment, without building a data center or waiting on the cloud?” said Dr. Ben Cope, Principal Engineer, Intel. “Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors were purpose-built with that reality in mind, delivering the on-device AI compute performance that makes local visual reasoning practical at scale. Collaborating with PTZOptics and LayerJot lets buyers take that compute capability and turn it directly into deployable, prompt-driven camera workflows. Together, we're removing the barriers between AI potential and operational reality."

Visual Reasoning
For PTZOptics, the demo is part of its broader Visual Reasoning initiative, which focuses on turning video into actionable data by combining camera robotics, AI, and open integration. Visual Reasoning is designed to help systems describe, count, understand, and trigger actions based on what cameras see, supporting workflows across broadcast, pro AV, education, healthcare, manufacturing, houses of worship, and live events, the company said.

“Visual Reasoning becomes powerful when integrators and developers can adapt it to the needs of everyday environments,” said Matt Davis, CTO, PTZOptics. “This partnership shows what is possible when robotic cameras, local AI compute, and prompt-driven automation come together. Our goal is to inspire the pro AV community to build customized solutions faster, more affordably, and with more flexibility than ever before.”

LayerJot’s Agentic Visual Application (AVA) connects to the PTZOptics SimplTrack3 camera and uses AI prompting to identify and/or track objects in the space. The demonstration will show how developers can create custom AI workflows that connect directly to camera control, while giving users the freedom to direct camera actions using natural language.

“We’re focused on delivering advanced visual AI solutions that combine scene understanding, automation, and natural-language interaction to support critical workflows in real-world environments,” said Etay Gafni, CEO of LayerJot. “This demonstration shows how scene understanding and natural-language instructions can drive meaningful actions in live operations, enabling users to interact with complex systems in a more intuitive and efficient way.”

Example workflows include prompting the system to identify an object or person in the room, directing the camera to track that target, and showing how similar logic could be adapted for classroom automation, event production, training spaces, and other applications where small teams need consistent video coverage.

The demonstration also reflects a larger shift in the AV industry, the companies said. Cameras are no longer limited to passive capture. With Visual Reasoning, robotic cameras can become intelligent endpoints that help systems interpret what is happening, make decisions, and trigger workflows in real time. PTZOptics says it is working with a wide range of partners and integrators to combine their own domain expertise with PTZOptics cameras via open APIs – supporting teams and improving operations across multiple industries.

The live demonstration will be available at PTZOptics’ booth N8227 during InfoComm 2026. For more information, visit https://ptzoptics.com/book-a-demo/

MAIDSTONE, U.K.—Glensound will feature its range of networked audio and intercom solutions for professional AV, broadcast AV, live events, esports, education and government spaces at InfoComm 2026, June 13-19, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

At InfoComm, Glensound will highlight the DARK22M, a compact two-in, two-out Dante interface that combines analog, USB, and networked audio in a single unit. Each XLR input can be set independently for mic, phantom power or line level, while USB-C allows laptops, playback devices, recording systems or soft codecs to connect directly into a Dante workflow.

With copper and fiber network options, local and remote control and support for third-party UDP control, the DARK22M gives AV teams a practical way to add audio where it is needed without overcomplicating the system.

The company will also show its Parliament Broadcast System (PBS), built on Dante and combining chamber and committee room audio with software for voting, delegate management, camera control, logging and graphics integration. The modular system supports seated chambers, ad hoc chambers, committee rooms and remote participation, with independent feeds for broadcast, recording and sound reinforcement.

The company also will showcase its Beatrice R12 MkII as the first second-generation Beatrice intercom unit. The 12-channel Dante intercom adds multiple display screens showing source and destination labels taken directly from Dante Controller, alongside signal and status information. Each channel has a five-way lever control for talk, listen and level adjustment, giving operators fast, clear control in live events, production spaces, esports environments and installed AV systems.

For installed spaces, the MINOS AB22 offers a simple wall-mounted route into a Dante network. Designed for a U.S. dual-gang back box and compatible with Decora faceplates, it provides analog and wireless audio connectivity for meeting rooms, classrooms, presentation spaces and venue systems. Powered by PoE, it gives integrators a discreet way to add local audio access without adding unnecessary hardware.

See Glensound at InfoComm 2026 booth N6218.

More information is available on the company’s website.

SHENZHEN, China—PTZ camera manufacturer Telycam has launched the Explore 100, Explore 300 and Explore 500 cameras, new models in its broadcast-class Explore series.

Telycam will showcase the new cameras in booth N7957 at InfoComm 2026, set for June 17–19 in Las Vegas.

The new models are designed to deliver outstanding image quality, precise focus and smooth mechanical movement across a wide range of production scenarios, including sports broadcasts, corporate events, educational applications, and live production environments, Telycam said.

The Explore 100 and Explore 300 are the next generation of Telycam's Explore SE and Explore XE cameras, respectively, while the Explore 500 is the newest version of its top-of-the-line Explore model.

All three models deliver improved performance with advanced features including Telycam's new Brushless DC motor and 3-axis synchronization, designed to eliminate robotic movement and deliver fluid, natural camera motion-perfect for broadcast-quality production.

The Explore 300 and Explore 500 are equipped with a 4/3-inch sensor and 20x optical zoom, coupled with Hybrid AF for exceptional low-light performance and fast, accurate autofocus, Telycam said.

Both models also incorporate an OLPF (optical low-pass filter) lens to minimize moiré effects when shooting in front of LED walls, enhancing virtual production and digital content creation.

The Explore 100 combines a 1/1.8" sensor with 30x optical zoom as a low-cost entry point to broadcast-grade PTZ capture.

All three models offer a flexible array of output connectivity. The Explore 300 outputs 4K at 60 frames per second over HDMI or NDI HX3, with 4K at 30 fps available over USB-C and 1080p60 video over 3G-SDI. The Explore 100 and Explore 500 offer the same outputs plus NDI High Bandwidth, 12G-SDI (with genlock) and SFP+ interfaces. All three models can also stream directly in SRT, RTMP and RTSP, and can record files on an SD card.

The brand-new WebUI for the next-generation Explore models is fully mobile-friendly, making it easy for users to control the cameras remotely from a phone or iPad, Telycam said. It also features four Scene Presets, allowing users to save and quickly recall different image settings for varying lighting and stage conditions. The new WebUI integrates numerous small enhancements designed to provide a smoother, more intuitive user experience, the company said.

The Explore 100, Explore 300, and Explore 500 are scheduled to be available in the third quarter. They will sell for the same original MSRP as their earlier equivalent.

More information is available on Telycam’s website.

SYDNEY, Australia—Sony Electronics has introduced the SRG-AS10 4K 60p-compatible PTZ auto-framing camera using the company’s proprietary AI, which automatically recognizes, tracks and captures subjects with a natural composition, as well as the SRG-XS10, a basic 4K PTZ camera. The company will show both at InfoComm 2026, set for June 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The new cameras use a 1/2.8-type 4K image sensor featuring STARVIS, Sony’s proprietary image sensor technology. STARVIS enables clear video capture even in low-light environments. The PTZ cameras are enhanced with smooth, natural pan-and-tilt operation, delivering fluid camera movement from start to stop without abrupt acceleration or deceleration, Sony said.

Both cameras can be used for a wide range of shooting distances in concert halls, theaters, gymnasiums and similar venues and for a variety of shots ranging from close-ups to the back of the hall. Their compact, lightweight design allows for installation in diverse settings and can capture high-resolution video that clearly expresses subjects’ facial expressions, Sony said.

Key SRG-AS10 features include:

• PTZ auto-framing leveraging Sony’s proprietary AI analytics algorithms, supporting capture in diverse applications, including online classes and lectures, corporate content creation, streaming and sports capture.
• Ball Sports (basketball) Mode² supporting automated capture of indoor full-court basketball games from a wide shot.
• Automatic multi-person framing of up to eight people within the frame at the same time.
• STARVIS technology to ensue clear video even in low light with a ½.8-type 4K image sensor.
• Lightweight, compact design to support flexible installation and image capture.

“With the announcement of the SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10, Sony continues to enable professional and reliable 4K capture across real-world AV environments,” said Tom Garvan, product manager at Sony Australia. “By combining intelligent automation, smooth PTZ performance, flexible integration and support for common routing and control protocols, these compact cameras remove technical barriers, allowing education, corporate and live environments to focus on what matter most – their message and presentation.”

The SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10 are expected to be available near the end of 2026.

See Sony at InfoComm booth C8301.

More information about the SRG-AS10 and SRG-XS10 is available on the company’s website.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.—Cobalt Digital, a provider of signal processing products and a founding partner in the openGear initiative, will highlight its expanding IPMX ecosystem at InfoComm 2026 in Booth N7163.

The solutions are designed to bring broadcast quality to Pro AV applications.

The lineup includes standalone signal processors, audio monitors, multiviewers, gateways, converters, encoders, and decoders that make SMPTE ST 2110 workflows easy to deploy, manage and scale.

Designed for systems integrators as well as end users, Cobalt’s interoperable IPMX certified product portfolio provides a straightforward migration path from SDI to IP — delivering the flexibility and scalability of ST 2110 without the complexity traditionally associated with high-end IP infrastructures.

“Pro AV customers are looking for practical ways to transition to IP without overcomplicating their workflows while protecting their legacy investments,” said Suzana Brady, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing for Cobalt Digital. “Our goal is to make ST 2110 and IPMX approachable for integrators and end users alike. We’re providing a complete solution that combines broadcast-grade reliability with the ease of deployment and operation the Pro AV market demands.”

At the center of Cobalt’s InfoComm lineup is the new COBALT blueCORE family of fully featured standalone signal processors designed to bridge SDI and ST 2110/IPMX environments. blueCORE combines the audio and video processing functions required for live production and AV signal management into a single 1RU device.

blueCORE’s self-contained architecture makes deployment fast and simple: power up the unit, connect signals, and it is ready to operate with or without a computer. A large touchscreen front panel enables fast, intuitive local configuration, and four illuminated control knobs allow functions (such as color correction) to be adjusted without an external control panel. blueCORE can also be deployed in traditional fixed installations and remotely managed through a Web GUI.

blueCORE capabilities include up/down/cross conversion, color correction, HDR processing, audio routing and mixing, per-channel frame sync, frame rate conversion, audio embedding and de-embedding, SCTE 104 insertion, logo insertion, and numerous additional base features — delivering extensive functionality in a single compact platform.

Cobalt will also demonstrate enhancements to the Cobalt Pacific compression platform including a new ST 2110/IPMX output option for the Cobalt Pacific ULL-DEC upgradeable software-defined decoder. The enhancement allows decoded content to be available simultaneously over SDI and ST 2110/IPMX. The device includes a built-in frame sync that can be configured to emit a PTP-locked signal for ST 2110 operation.

Cobalt also leverages the Pacific line to deliver a complete solution for interconnecting IPMX sites over the Internet. The Pacific 9992-ENC “IPMX-to-Internet” gateway appears as a destination within the NMOS controller at the sending site, enabling any patched content to be transmitted instantly to the corresponding Pacific ULL-DEC “Internet-to-IPMX” gateway at the receiving end. There the signal is visible in the NMOS controller as a sender and can be routed anywhere within the facility.

When using RIST, the Pacific 9992-ENC supports one-to-many distribution, allowing the same live content to be transported simultaneously to multiple destinations. This gateway acts as a bridge between IPMX on one end, and RIST/SRT on the Internet end, while also encoding or decoding audio/video at a reasonable bitrate.

Cobalt is also introducing new, entry level fixed-function openGear® cards designed to provide cost-effective entry points with license-based scalability up to four paths for expanding workflows.

The new 9925-FSx Frame Sync openGear card is a one-path frame sync card (field-upgradable to four paths) with optional audio processing support for AES, MADI, and DANTE 64. The new 9981-LUTx Color Processor openGear® card offers options including SCALER, BBC LUT, COLOR, 4K, LOGO, ANC, and is also field‑upgradable to four paths.

Cobalt’s ARIA Audio series includes the industry’s only fully IPMX-compliant audio monitor, giving AV facilities an easy way to incorporate professional audio confidence monitoring into IP-based workflows. The customizable touch-display front panel enables intuitive operation with eight individual volume controls for mixing, while remote control is available through a web interface.

The Cobalt UltraBlue MV-SW multiviewers provide a flexible monitoring solution for facilities operating in compressed (multiple protocols), SDI, ST 2110, IPMX, or hybrid environments. Available as either a turnkey solution with four HDMI heads or as a software package running on customer-supplied dedicated hardware, UltraBlue supports compressed and baseband audio/video over IP across multiple protocols and formats with highly flexible audio routing capabilities. Native IPMX support allows facilities to transition smoothly toward either ST 2110 or IPMX workflows while maintaining support for SDI inputs and outputs.

Cobalt will also showcase multiple models in the Cobalt Sapphire family of IPMX-capable standalone mini converters. Available in single, dual, and quad-channel configurations, select models can simultaneously transmit and receive signals while converting between IPMX/ ST 2110 signals and SDI/HDMI. Supporting both baseband video and ST 2110/IPMX, SAPPHIRE converters provide space-saving, low-latency tools for introducing IPMX into virtually any workflow.

The Cobalt Indigo gateway solutions provide a powerful on and off ramp between SDI and IP with support for both IPMX and ST 2110.

Designed specifically for hybrid infrastructures, Indigo simplifies interoperability, routing, and format translation while preserving image quality and low-latency performance — essential for organizations transitioning from traditional AV and broadcast infrastructures to modern IP-based operations.

“At InfoComm 2026, Cobalt Digital will demonstrate how our expanding IPMX ecosystem gives systems integrators and AV professionals a practical, interoperable, and future-ready path to ST 2110 — proving that high-end IP workflows are no longer difficult to deploy or manage,” Brady added.

Lawo will showcase its Edge One, which it says is the world’s only converged AV I/O system featuring integrated processing and JPEG XS compression, at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas (June 17-19).

Visitors to Lawo’s booth in North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (N6463) will see a demonstration of how software-based IP infrastructures address the needs of modern pro AV environments, the company said. They can also explore flexible, reliable and future-ready solutions designed for live events, corporate production, educational organizations, and houses of worship, Lawo said.

Edge One, the compact, converged audio and video stagebox Lawo introduced at NAB Show in April, will be a key highlight. Lawo said Edge One is designed to accelerate and simplify the connection of sources and destinations in Pro AV environments and live venues.

Edge One combines SDI and HDMI video I/O with JPEG XS encoding and decoding, frame synchronization, and a high-performance mc²-grade audio DSP engine in a single device. Audio connectivity spans analog, MADI, and USB-C, while user-swappable interface modules support mic/line I/O and commentary applications. With flexible Audio, Video, or Audio + Video packages and the option to activate additional capabilities using perpetual licenses or Lawo’s Flex subscription model, Edge One offers system designers and operators an unprecedented level of adaptability.

Central to Lawo’s software-based strategy is the HOME platform, which will be showcased extensively at InfoComm 2026. HOME provides unified device discovery, orchestration, monitoring and role-based access control across Lawo and third-party systems. Built for modern IP infrastructures, it enables engineers to manage complex setups with clarity and security. The HOME ecosystem also includes HOME Apps that deliver specialized functionality as scalable microservices running on standard COTS servers.

The HOME mc² DSP app brings the full processing power of Lawo’s A__UHD Core into the software domain. Fully integrated into the HOME platform, it allows operators to instantiate a complete virtual mc² mixing engine wherever audio processing is needed—on demand and without dedicated hardware. Despite its CPU-based architecture, HOME mc² DSP matches the ultralow latency and operational behavior of Lawo’s FPGA-based cores so closely that users are unable to tell the difference between hardware and software processing. Supporting thousands of DSP channels, immersive audio formats, and automatic downmixing, the app is designed for IP-based, cloud, and hybrid production environments, L:awo said.

Another notable solution is Lawo’s HOME Video Monitor app, a monitoring solution engineered for both broadcast and professional AV applications. The browser-based software enables secure monitoring of between one and nine concurrent video streams, with optional audio metering, from virtually any location.

Running natively as an HTML5 application, it can be accessed from desktops, tablets, smartphones, and even AR devices. The app reduces operational complexity while delivering reliable, low-latency monitoring across distributed IP infrastructures.

Integrated transcoding and native WebRTC support ensure efficient resource usage, while HOME-based authentication and encryption meet stringent security requirements.

Lawo will also demonstrate the HOME Power Core app, the virtualized evolution of its respected Power Core platform. Delivered as a HOME App, it provides high-performance DSP processing, mixing, routing, and monitoring on standard servers, with support for open industry standards such as SMPTE ST 2110, AES67, Dante, NDI, and SRT. Partially derived from Lawo’s mc² console DSP algorithms, HOME Power Core delivers uncompromising sound quality for AV and broadcast productions alike, reinforcing Lawo’s commitment to open, interoperable IP ecosystems.

Complementing these software solutions, Lawo will present its mc² hardware portfolio, including the mc²56 Audio Production Console and the mc²36 All-in-One mixing desk. Both systems exemplify Lawo’s approach to combining tactile control with highly scalable IP processing. With advanced user interfaces, deep Waves SuperRack integration, OSC support, real-time analyzer functionality, and seamless interaction with HOME-based applications, mc² consoles provide a powerful bridge between traditional mixing workflows and software-based AV environments.

For additional information, visit Lawo’s website.

BOTHELL, Wash.—The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) will be returning to InfoComm 2026, from June 13-19 in Las Vegas, where it will be providing Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) education for attendees..

During the show, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, AIMS said it will focus on expert-led sessions and the development of its Official IPMX Training Series that will provide the Pro AV industry with the knowledge required to design and deploy IPMX-based AV-over-IP systems.

“As IPMX moves into real-world deployment, education becomes essential to ensuring successful adoption across the Pro AV ecosystem,” said Andrew Starks, AIMS board of directors’ member and director of product management for Macnica. “At InfoComm, we’ll be focused on helping the industry move from understanding the standard to applying it in practice — through education sessions and a new training program that gives engineers, integrators, and end users the tools to design and deploy interoperable AV-over-IP systems with confidence.”

At InfoComm 2026, Starks will present the session “How IPMX Expands Live Production Beyond Broadcast” on Tuesday, June 16, from 1:30-2 p.m. in meeting room W232. During the presentation, he will explore how IPMX enables a new tier of live production, where small and mid-sized organizations can deploy high-quality AV-over-IP workflows with reduced cost and complexity, and still have a seamless path to grow into full broadcast infrastructures when required.

On June 18, Samuel Recine—AIMS board of directors’ member and vice president of global strategic partnerships at Matrox Video—will co-present “IP for Corporate Broadcast AV” from 1:30-3 p.m. in room W231. The session will provide a comprehensive update on deploying high-performance media over IP across PC/IT, AV signaling, and media production systems, with topics including the latest developments in open standards such as SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX, key strategies for bridging broadcast and corporate AV workflows, and more.

At the show, AIMS will also launch the Official IPMX Training Series, a free online program designed to help the Pro AV community better understand, design, configure, and deploy IPMX-based AV-over-IP systems. Structured as a three-level curriculum covering foundations, systems design, and advanced networking concepts such as PTP and SMPTE ST 2110, the program provides a practical path for engineers and integrators building AV-over-IP infrastructures.

In booth C7487, AIMS will also provide live demonstrations of IPMX-certified products and tools, illustrating how IPMX enables seamless integration across AV systems while supporting both Pro AV and broadcast requirements.

More information about AIMS and its work is available at www.aimsalliance.org.

TORRANCE, Calif.—Marshall Electronics will introduce the CV355-27X-IP optical zoom IP (HEVC/SRT) camera during InfoComm 2025, June 11-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

The compact full-HD camera is designed for professional AV and live production IP-based workflows, including those commonly used by houses of worship and in courtrooms and classrooms, as well as broadcast, the company said.

The CV355-27X-IP features a professional-grade 8.5-megapixel sensor, capturing video up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and outputs up to 1080p60 video. Offering a 27 times optical zoom (5.5~150 mm), the camera supports a 60-degree angle of view, enabling capture of close-up detail in large spaces, it said.

Designed with AV integrators in mind, the CV355-27X-IP supports simultaneous IP (HEVC/SRT), 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs with Ethernet I/O providing video, control, audio and Power over Ethernet (PoE) via a single cable. The camera also features RS-232 control and a 3.5mm audio input with passthrough, offering flexible integration options for a wide range of workflows, it said.

“The CV355-27X-IP brings together advanced IP streaming technologies with broadcast-quality optics, giving AV professionals a powerful, flexible tool for live broadcast productions, courtroom capture, corporate video, government assembly, sportscast, newscast, reality television, concerts, house of worship and more,” Robert Ramos, West Coast regional sales manager at Marshall Electronics, said. “The CV355-27X-IP is suitable for use in networked HD and workflows where image quality and versatility are of the utmost concern.”

See Marshall Electronics in InfoComm booth 3843.

More information is available on the company’s website.

PARAMUS, N.J.—Sony Electronics will show its new Crystal LED CAPRI display featuring 1,500 candelas per square meter (cd/m²) of maximum brightness with a 2.50-millimeter LED pitch size during InfoComm 2025, June 11-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

The new display supports high refresh rates and brightness, a wide color gamut and antireflection, according to Sony. It also offers installation flexibility, a familiar structure, streamlined maintenance and compatibility with the company’s ecosystem of virtual production technologies, the company said.

The new ZRD-VS25FB and ZRD-VS25FM models are compatible with Brompton and Megapixel controllers, respectively, it said.

Targeted at a broad range of users looking for a cost-effective approach to virtual production applications for TV, feature films, commercials, broadcast and rental and staging, the CAPRI LED displays complement Sony’s premium Crystal LED VERONA displays, use the same controllers and offer the same luminance, enabling both lines of displays to be used together within the same LED wall, Sony said.

“With the announcement of CAPRI, Sony is furthering our commitment to the creation of Spatial Content, such as virtual production, by giving a wider range of users opportunities for flexibly showcasing images in high fidelity,” Rich Ventura, vice president of Professional Display Solutions at Sony Electronics, said. “We’ve broadened our lineup to offer more cost-conscious choices, which expand the market in support of high-quality virtual production at every level and ensure the growth of Sony’s distinctive virtual production ecosystem.”

The CAPRI series offers high refresh rates up to 7,680 Hz to reduce scanline artifacts and ensure smooth, fluid motion. With a high brightness of 1,500 cd/m², complemented by coverage of more than 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, the displays accurately reproduce lifelike images.

Antireflection capabilities mitigate the effect of reflection from lighting equipment, it said.

The series takes advantage of recent installation advancements to ensure fast and efficient setup, Sony said. Offering a 1:1 cabinet optimized for temporary installations such as virtual production stages, the models can quickly and easily be assembled and dismantled using locating pins for simple alignment and a tool-free lever locking mechanism.

To streamline maintenance, the CAPRI enables module blocks to be changed from the rear. A status indicator light makes identifying blocks that need to be serviced.

Sony expects to begin shipping CAPRI sometime in the winter, it said.

See Sony at InfoComm 2025 booth 2001.

More information is available on the company’s website.

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Netgear will debut four new M4350 switches in its managed switch portfolio designed specifically for broadcast and pro AV applications during InfoComm 2025, June 11-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

The M4350 Phase 3 switches address specific industry needs, particularly for live-event and broadcast applications. Key features for all four models include:

• Multicolor LED Port Identification, which displays user-selected colors physically on each port, matching colors assigned in the Netgear AV OS, making it easy for technicians to identify which cables should be connected to specific ports.
• Enhanced SMPTE ST 2110 support with included built-in grandmaster clock and boundary clock functionality while maintaining transparent clock capabilities across the entire M4350 and M4250 switch lines. With this functionality, the latest NETGEAR AV managed switches can serve as the primary timing source for a broadcast network.
• Secure power connection via a new mechanism that secures power cables to the chassis.
• TAA compliance, ensuring all M4350 models comply with the strict government policy regarding the Trade Agreement Act (TAA).

“These new additions to our M4350 line demonstrate Netgear AV’s ongoing commitment to addressing the specific needs of broadcast and pro AV professionals,” Laurent Masia, senior director of product line management for managed switches at Netgear, said. “Enhanced SMPTE ST 2110 support and innovative features, such as multicolor LED port identification, make these switches ideal for demanding applications where reliability and ease of deployment are essential.”

The new M4350 Phase 3 switches are expected to be available in July.

Models include:

• M4350-8M2V (MSM4310): 8x 2.5G ports with 4x 25G uplinks, half width.
• M4350-24M4X4V (MSM4332): 24x 2.5G and 4x 10G/multi-gig PoE++ ports with 4x 25G SFP28 uplinks.
• M4350-24F4X (MSM4328F): 24x 1G/2.5G SFP ports with 4x 10 G Combo Copper/SFP+ ports.
• M4350-40F4C (XSM4344FC): 40x 10G SFP+ ports with 4x 100 G QSFP28 uplinks.

See NETGEAR at InfoComm 2025 booth 4401.

More information is available on the company’s website.

NANJING, China—Magewell will showcase the latest addition to its Pro Convert product line and introduce a new family of Pro Convert devices during InfoComm 2025, June 11-13, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Introduced at the 2025 NAB Show and making its InfoComm debut, the new Pro Convert IP to USB is a plug-and-play device that enables computers, including laptops, to capture an NDI, NDI HX or other streaming sources through a USB interface with no external power required, the company said.

It is well-suited for use in conference rooms, production studios and in environments where existing user software does not natively support NDI or other IP protocols as well as instances when the installation of additional software is not permitted, Magewell said.

The company will also preview its Pro Convert Xmit AIO, the first member of the Xmit family, at Infocomm. The streaming encoder/decoder is a standalone device that converts one channel of SDI or HDMI to or from NDI HX formats. For users who need a 4Kp60 NDI HX encoder, it offers a configurable encoding and decoding solution. The device is well-suited to many live production and ProAV installation applications on which NDI HX transport over 1 Gbps network infrastructures is employed, Magewell said.

See Magewell at InfoComm 2025 booth 2815.

More information is available on the company’s website.

BURLINGTON, Canada—EvertzAV, a division of Evertz Microsystems, has announced that it will unveil a new family of MMA25G IPMX-Ready Gateways at InfoComm 2025, set for June 11 to 13 in Orlando, Florida.

Purpose-built for high-performance UHD media workflows, these gateways deliver unprecedented flexibility, powerful JPEG XS and RAW processing, and seamless interoperability between Pro AV and Broadcast environments, the company reported.

“We are proud to announce the introduction of our new IPMX-Ready family of MMA25G devices,” said Paulo Francisco, vice president of engineering at EvertzAV. “Interoperable with SMPTE ST 2110-20 and -22, and under the control of our industry-leading MAGNUM-OS orchestration platform, these gateways enable the bridging of Broadcast and Pro AV domains under a unified single control system.”

The company described its key features as follows:

• On-the-fly JPEG XS and RAW processing for pristine UHD (4K60/4:4:4) video.
• Configurable transport—dual 25 GbE or single 25 GbE with full redundancy.
• Up to dual IP encode and dual IP decode, depending on the model.
• Live transcoding for backwards compatibility with MMA10G, simplifying the expansion of legacy systems.
• Seamless SMPTE ST 2110-20 and ST 2110-22 interoperability, aligned with IPMX standards.

With live transcoding capabilities, the MMA25G gateways empower operators to receive RAW 4K60/4:4:4 streams, transcode to JPEG XS, and route signals to existing MMA10G or other JPEG XS-capable IPMX-Ready devices, ensuring seamless integration with both modern and legacy infrastructures and removing barriers to adopting next-generation AVoIP technology.

The MMA25G line integrates with MAGNUM-OS, Evertz’s robust orchestration, monitoring and control solution. MAGNUM-OS provides unified, secure and intuitive management across MMA25G, MMA10G, and third-party devices, streamlining operations and improving reliability for complex media workflows, the company explained.

Building on EvertzAV’s expertise in IPMX development and its extensive MMA10G heritage, the MMA25G family exemplifies Evertz’s ongoing commitment to standards-based, future-ready solutions as an active member of the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) and a contributor to the IPMX standard.

EvertzAV will be in Booth 1910 at InfoComm. To book an appointment with the EvertzAV team, email avsales@evertz.com.

More information is available on the EvertzAV (https://av.evertz.com) and Evertz Microsystems (https://www.evertz.com) websites.

BOTHELL, Wash.—The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) will highlight the latest Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) developments and host several of its members for live demonstrations in its booth during InfoComm 2025, June 7-13, in Orlando, Fla.

IPMX is a set of open standards-based protocols designed to ensure interoperability for AV-over-IP systems. Companies demoing IPMX in the AIMS booth include: intoPIX, Cobalt Digital, Matrox Video, Macnica, Nextera Video, Meinberg USA, Megapixel and EvertzAV.

“The progress IPMX has made over the last year is extraordinary — not just in technical development, but in real interoperability across vendors,” said Andrew Starks, AIMS board member and director of product management at Macnica.

“At InfoComm 2025, we’re excited to show the industry that IPMX is no longer a vision for the future. It’s on the cusp of market readiness with tested, deployable technology built on open standards. This is a critical step for Pro AV’s transition to IP, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to show it off at the industry’s biggest event of the year.”

InfoComm follows the IPMX Tested Event 2025, March 24-28, in Burbank, Calif. The multivendor interoperability milestone held at EvertzAV brought together 12 companies to validate system behavior, video and audio compatibility across IPMX profiles.

The event marks a significant step toward finalized specs and widespread industry adoptions, AIMS said.

AIMS is now preparing publicly available self-test procedures and a marketing label system to help manufacturers clearly indicate which IPMX profiles their products support.

In Orlando, AIMS will also contribute to InfoComm’s education program. AIMS board member and vice president of strategic partnerships at Matrox Video Sam Recine will present the “Compatibility in IP-Based Media Systems Across Product Classes” session on June 11 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in meeting room W312C.

Earlier that day in room W312C, from 11 a.m. to noon., he will also join Panasonic’s Mike Bergeron and Peyton Thomas for the panel “Designing a Network for Live Video to Support Broadcast Quality Production in a Workplace Context.”

See AIMS at InfoComm 2025 booth 3089.

For more information, visit the AIMS website.

ST. LOUIS—ACT Entertainment, a major manufacturer and distributor of live performance equipment, said it was selected to be the U.S. distributor for Avid’s live sound portfolio. ACT and Avid will officially debut this partnership at InfoComm 2025 at ACT Entertainment’s booth, Booth 3943.

The two companies said this new partnership represents a significant expansion in Avid’s U.S. strategy and underscores its commitment to serving the professional live sound community with exceptional service and support. ACT Entertainment has a proven track record of building infrastructure and market presence for premium brands, such as Ayrton, MA Lighting and PK Sound.

“The partnership with Avid represents another major step forward in our strategic initiative to build the ACT Entertainment portfolio with class-leading solutions across all categories of entertainment technology,” ACT CEO Ben Saltzman said. “We have long admired Avid’s commitment to innovation, and we believe this collaboration marks a very exciting chapter for both Avid and ACT Entertainment. Collectively, we bring together some of the most passionate professionals in the world for the benefit of our shared customer base.”

Among the products that ACT will represent is Avid’s VENUE S6L System. Avid reported that it is widely regarded as the digital mixing console of choice for the world’s top touring artists given the product’s reputation for flexibility, reliability and sound quality.

Executives from the two companies recently met at ACT’s Cincinnati location to kick off the collaboration with console demonstrations and discussions surrounding streamlining distribution processes, to ensure every customer receives a fully supported, plug-and-play Avid experience from the start.

“Partnering with ACT Entertainment empowers us to reach more live sound professionals with the tools they need to deliver unforgettable performances,” says Avid CEO Wellford Dillard. “ACT shares our commitment to innovation and excellence. Together, we’re not only distributing premium live performance solutions, but building a stronger, more responsive experience for the live sound community. ACT’s expertise and infrastructure will allow us to deliver our VENUE systems with the speed and support our customers expect.”

The Avid VENUE | S6L will be on display at InfoComm 2025 between June 11 to 13 alongside ACT’s other live entertainment solutions, at Booth 3943 and in Demo Room W224C. For product details, visit: avid.com/products/venue-s6l-system.

LAS VEGAS—JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, will be highlighting its latest NDI and vMix solutions at InfoComm 2024 (Booth C5715) this week. 

This includes the company’s new KY-PZ540 Series Connected Cam PTZ Cameras with 40x zoom and KY-PZ510 Series Connected Cam  PTZ Cameras, which each have NDI-enabled options. 

The company will also feature its KM-IP12S8 Series Connected Cam vMix Studio Switchers and RM-LP450G Slow-Motion Controller for its vMix Studio Switchers, with live demos of all products being held at the booth throughout the show. 

“Industry professionals have adopted NDI-enabled devices at a record pace, and we are thrilled to be part of the network of manufacturers to offer this solution,” says Joseph D’Amico, vice president of JVC Professional Video. “Similarly, vMix has time and again proven to be a leading brand for live streaming productions, and we are grateful for the partnership between our organizations. We look forward to reinforcing the value and advantages that JVC offers to the AV market at InfoComm this year.”

Designed in direct response to customer feedback, the multi-award-winning KY-PZ540 Series PTZ Cameras are the company’s first PTZ cameras to incorporate a 40x focal length. The cameras are ideal for large event spaces and instances when the need to zoom in from a distance is essential. The cameras feature JVC’s 4K imager and renowned Variable Scan Mapping technology, which dynamically scans the 4K sensor to produce a seamless and lossless image transition up to 40x in full-resolution HD. Increasing the zoom magnification while keeping the unit affordable made it possible for JVC to accommodate the needs of a larger segment of customers, the company reported. 

Complementing the KY-PZ540 model is the KY-PZ510 PTZ series, which is most recognized for its super-wide horizontal angle of view (80 degrees) and focal length of 21.8 to 261.8 millimeters. The KY-PZ540 and KY-PZ510 PTZ award-recognized cameras include AI-enabled advanced SMART auto-tracking operations. This feature can follow one person or one of multiple people within its field of view and includes its latest advancements in: Standard, Area, Stage, Wide Area and Fine Adjustment modes. These modes provide additional controls and adjustment options allowing for flexible and precise operations. Both series are available in black or white models and host non-NDI and NDI supported IP-based remote operation capabilities, JVC said. 

With the NDI-enabled KY-PZ540N and KY-PZ510N, users have the added ability to utilize NDI HX3 for the highest quality video with reduced latency, at a fraction of the bandwidth of full NDI. The NDI HX3 capability also enables integrators to take advantage of the cameras’ award-winning features, such as the KY-PZ510N’s super-wide horizontal angle of view (80 degrees) and focal length of 21.8 to 261.8 millimeters. 

Additionally, the incorporated Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) with Network Time Protocol (NTP) provides the cameras with multi-camera synchronization for seamless live event production. Using the latest HEVC technology, the cameras ensure higher quality video at lower bitrates for remote production over the internet (REMI). The cameras also support H.264 and H.265/HEVC encoding, offering increased compatibility with a variety of hardware and software applications. Furthermore, the 4K60p output, via both HDMI and streaming, delivers ultra-clear, natural imagery in settings with a lot of movement, such as sports and live events.

Comprised of both the KM-IP12S8 and KM-IP12S8PRO, the KM-IP12S8 Series Connected Cam vMix Studio Switchers are complete live video production solutions that provide live mixing, switching, recording and streaming for a variety of multi-camera, fast-paced applications, JVC explained. 

The KM-IP12S8 includes the vMix 4K license and supports up to 12 NDI/SRT and eight SDI video inputs, as well as multiple output options, including 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, DisplayPort and up to four live 3840x2160 60p inputs via 12G-SDI/NDI. Additionally, three 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports are available for NDI, SRT, Dante and RTMPS internet connectivity. The switcher also offers concurrent outputs to three CDNs, Multiview and ISO recording, all in a quiet 4RU case with liquid cooling. The KM-IP12S8PRO has the same hardware specifications, with the addition of the vMix Pro software license, which enables eight-channel instant replay.

The switchers’ front dock has four removable SSD drive trays and USB 3.0 Gen.2 ports for digital audio and control surfaces. This includes JVC’s RM-LP350G vMix Control Surface with PTZ camera joystick and the recently released RM-LP450G vMix Slow-Motion Control Surface, which can increase the speed of a live playback workflow. 

Designed for use with vMix Replay, the RM-LP450G offers a modern appearance and simple control layout, along with 38 backlit keys to quickly identify important functions and reduce the chance of errors. Ideal for sports broadcasting, the controller caters to the replay needs of this market. It is equipped with quick-action Playback Search Disks and Control T-bar for speed control of the video playback, for up to eight video inputs, JVC said. 

OTTAWA—Ross Video has announced that it will be participating in InfoComm 2024, held from June 12 to 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where it will be showing a variety of innovative video solutions and a collaboration at the AVIXA TV Studio. 

Ross Video, in partnership with AVIXA at Booth W2645, will present the AVIXA TV Studio – a dynamic live corporate studio experience equipped with the latest Ross technology, including a Virtual Set Solution with Voyager Trackless, overlay graphics from XPression, record and playback with Tria Express Duet and the Ultrix Carbonite hyperconverged routing and switching platform. 

At Booth W2145, Ross Video will showcase its comprehensive integrated video solutions for corporate AV environments that expand across vertical markets. Attendees can explore products for any professional audiovisual needs, including:  

• Quorum 2.1 meeting production software with multi-room support 
• Carbonite Code, the new software-based production switcher with NDI I/O  
• Ultrix Hyperconverged with Carbonite blade 
• Media I/O 
• TouchDrive production switcher control panels 
• XPression Tessera and Mosaic for easy management and high-res video image processing on extra-large displays   
• Advanced PTZ cameras, Tria servers, and much more 

The AVIXA TV Studio at Booth W2645 will demonstrate the practical application of virtual production technologies. The studio will produce and livestream seven episodes throughout the show, which will be broadcast to a global audience through major social media channels, including YouTube and LinkedIn. 

The AVIXA booth will also host live demonstrations, video workshops, and a behind-the-scenes look at Ross Video’s virtual solutions so attendees can learn how to apply them to their corporate workspaces. 

For more information about Ross Video’s presence at InfoComm 2024 and to schedule a meeting, please visit: https://www.rossvideo.com/go/events/infocomm-2024/

Pliant Technologies has announced that it will be presenting its new SmartBoom LITE Headset at InfoComm 2024 (Booth C5116). The latest updates include enhancements to the headset’s existing list of renowned features for improved flexibility, stability and a more comfortable fit. Among the new features is a new field-replaceable cable and a newly designed swivel earcup. 

“Pliant’s SmartBoom LITE has long been a go-to solution for AV professionals in the most demanding production environments,” says Art Gonzales, vice president of product management for Pliant Technologies. “The addition of the newly designed swivel earcup offers more personalized comfort, while its new removable cord provides users with the ability to easily change connection types for various devices such as beltpacks, panels, and integrated camera intercom.”

The new SmartBoom LITE headset also features exceptional audio quality. The innovative headset features an on/off microphone muting feature, which allows the adjustable microphone boom to act as an on/off switch for quick muting. It also incorporates a closed back, supra-aural on-ear design and a single-ear lightweight form factor that provides enhanced acoustic isolation. The ambidextrous, swiveling mic boom is flexible and has a dynamic noise-canceling cardioid microphone optimized for voice communications and outstanding audio quality, the company reported. 

Available in a non-reflective rubberized matte black finish, the SmartBoom LITE headset comes with a comfort fit adjustable headband and replaceable ear pad. The LITE headset is available in 4-pin XLR female, 5-pin XLR male, 6-pin mini XLR female (TA6F), and unterminated versions in both Electret (PHS-SB11L2E) and Dynamic (PHS-SB11L2) microphone models, making the line adaptable to any professional intercom system. This new model replaces all existing SmartBoom LITE models and will be available through worldwide distribution to any country with a Pliant dealer/distribution network.

The company noted that the SmartBoom LITE headsets are ideal for professional intercom users working in a range of applications including AV, film and studio use, theaters, houses of worship, broadcast, live sound, education, and more.

More information about Pliant Technologies is available at www.plianttechnologies.com. 

TOMBOLO, Italy—Wisycom has begun delivering its MTP61 miniature multiband transmitter, a small, lightweight multiband bodypack with support for tuning between 470 and 1260 MHz, the company said today.

The latest addition to the company’s Symphony product line, the MTP61 is being released with the LBC61 4+4 battery charger. Both products are being shown at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando.

The MPT61 is just over 2 inches tall and just under 2 inches wide. The transmitter weighs 3.1 ounces. It operates with a 3.7 V Lithium-ion battery, offering 10 hours of life, the company said.

“With this shipping announcement, audio professionals now have access to one of the industry’s most powerful transmitters, which is ideal for a range of applications from broadcast and film to live production,” saids John Kowalski, vice president of sales and marketing at Wisycom. 

“In addition to the comfortability and compact design of the transmitter, the new LBC61 charger gives users an even wider range of flexibility with file sharing capabilities and expanded charging options,” he said.

The transmitter builds off the company’s intermodulation cancellation circuitry. With its advanced linear technology, the transmitter enables users to deploy units evenly on the spectrum every 200 kHz. The result is a more robust signal, extended range and the ability to operate multiple transmitters close together, the company said.

With high-density, software-selectable narrow-band filters, the digital signal processing allows for easy switching between wideband and narrow-band operation. An integrated low-pass audio filter eliminates ultrasonic interference from devices, such as range finders and motion sensors, it said.

The transmitter also features an embedded recorder with integrated linear timecode decoder that makes it possible to record directly to an embedded industry rated microSD memory card. Simultaneous record and transmit functionality is also available, it said.

The LBC61 4+4 battery charger can charge up to eight LBP61 Lithium-ion batteries simultaneously, with four ports for MTP61 drop-in charging and four ports for standalone LBP61 battery charging. The latest charger has two USB-C 3.2 Gen1 ports and an RJ45 10/100 Base Tx Ethernet port, to download files from the MTP61 micro-SD card or interface with the Wisycom Manager software. The charger also has two 3.5mm connectors for linear timecode sync, the company said.

See Wisycom at InfoComm booth 4245.

More information is available on the company’s website.

ALAMEDA, Calif.—Clear-Com has announced the new HXII-DPL Powerline Device, an IP interface that delivers power and digital audio to HelixNet beltpacks, speaker and remote stations from an Arcadia Central Station System (or the legacy HMS-4X Main Station).

The company is offering live demos of the product at InfoComm 2023. 

“Our customers spoke, and we listened,” says Simon Browne, vice president of product management. “This compact powerline device is an eloquent solution to bridge the gap for so many Arcadia users who rely on XLR audio cabling for their intercom. We’re excited to offer this additional solution to our user base.”

In making the announcement the company explained that Arcadia-based systems open a world of digital audio connectivity for HelixNet users, including IP transceivers, third-party devices via Dante, and support for the full range of FreeSpeak Digital Wireless Systems.

The HXII-DPL Powerline Device is designed as a simple “plug-and-play” interface, connecting to any existing Arcadia system or XLR cabling infrastructure via its own network port to provide Powerline connectivity via 3-pin XLR anywhere on the network. Multiple HXII-DPL Powerline Devices can be added to increase HelixNet User Station capacity and allow for greater user density per system, Clear-Com reported. 

With support for up to seven HelixNet beltpacks on a single line containing all available HelixNet channels and program audio, the Powerline device can use passively split audio cabling similar to traditional analog partyline systems without any undesirable humming or buzzing of analog communication. Furthermore, the system features visual indicators to resolve any up-and-downstream cabling and overload issues.  This unique architectural option, rooted in HelixNet’s history as the first digital partyline system to leverage traditional analog cabling structures, remains a highly useful option for selected applications and further empowers Arcadia users to solve specialized communication problems in their operations, the company said. 

Designed with ease of use in mind, the device includes mounting accessories to facilitate easy deployment in various environments: from standalone use as a “throwdown” device in temporary deployments to part of a rack mount or flypack installation or on a cable tray in an electrical cabinet, the silent, fan-free device is well-suited for any installation in a wide variety of market applications.

The HXII-DPL Powerline is scheduled to begin shipping in Fall 2023.

OTTAWA—Ross Video has launched its new meeting control system Quorum and announced that it will be showing the system at the 2023 InfoComm show in Florida, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from June 14 to 16 (Booth 2009).

"We took the exceptional operational experience of our previous product, Lightning, and completely reimagined it from the ground up,” explained Jack Horry, product manager for Quorum. 

“We incorporated the best technologies we have at Ross, resulting in a system with unrivalled potential," added Shawn Snider, vice president of production workflow. "Quorum not only boasts remarkable capabilities, but it also features a user-friendly interface that can be accessed through a web browser. By rewriting the product, we have ensured its seamless integration with modern systems and workflows that our customers have long been requesting."

Ross Video reported that Quorum represents a significant leap forward in meeting control technology and it was built from the ground up to revolutionize the user experience. 

While originally conceived for legislative customers, Quorum is an ideal solution for any production seeking an easy-to-use system for generating meeting content or simple coverage, even with minimally experienced operators who may have little to no prior broadcast experience, the company explained. 

Key Features of Quorum include:

• Thumbnail-based Camera Selection: By merely selecting a thumbnail image of a meeting participant, Quorum revolutionizes the broadcasting experience by allowing users to prepare and utilize up to three camera shots concurrently. This empowers them to select the best angle without requiring in-depth knowledge of the intricate broadcast systems working behind the scenes.
• Intelligent Graphics Integration: Our system seamlessly integrates relevant graphics and overlays, enabling meeting participants to enhance their visual presentations with captivating visuals and compelling information.
• Simplified Controls: With our user-friendly interface, dealing with complex broadcasting tools is a thing of the past. Users can effortlessly navigate through the system, choosing the optimal angle that suits their preferences and delivers the most impactful visual representation.
• Intuitive Web Interface: Quorum boasts an intuitive web interface, empowering operators to master the platform in under 30 minutes. This enables subject matter experts to take control of meetings from anywhere, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Seamless Integration: Quorum seamlessly integrates with the most extensive device library in the industry, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of broadcasting equipment. This enables users to leverage their existing resources while simplifying the control of the system, Ross Video reported.  

To see demos of Quorum firsthand, visit Ross Video at Booth 2009 during the 2023 InfoComm show. 

NOVI, Mich.—ENCO has been named exclusive distributor of Qimera in an agreement that adds a suite of real-time compositing tools for virtual production sets and augmented reality graphics to ENCO's range of broadcast and AV solutions.

ENCO will support all sales and marketing operations in North America, effective immediately. The company will consult Qimera on future product development, including features and integrations with ENCO and RUSHWORKS products, ENCO said.

ENCO will demonstrate Qimera’s technology at InfoComm, June 13-15, in Orlando. The company will demo Qimera’s technology, including recording of a green screen. ENCO will process the recordings live and present the output on a display screen. Those visiting the ENCO booth can interact with the technology and manipulate the virtual production elements, the company said.

ENCO will market the technology to broadcasters for in-studio and on-location shoots of news, event and entertainment productions—both live and recorded, it said.

“Qimera offers advanced virtual production technology at a very affordable price point, opening new doors for small-to-mid market TV stations, corporations, universities and visual radio broadcasters that were once priced out of the market,” said Ken Frommert, president of ENCO. “At NAB, we previewed a full Qimera virtual set with a green screen and augmented reality graphics for product demonstrations and live presentations. The response from broadcasters across the spectrum, from PEG stations to national TV and radio networks, was overwhelmingly positive. We foresee strong demand for this technology across our broadcast and AV customer base, and an opportunity to extend the ENCO brand into new areas of live production.”

See ENCO at InfoComm booth 2816.

More information is available on the company’s website.

ORLANDO, Fla.—LG Business Solutions USA has announced that its InfoComm 2023 booth (#1642) will highlight a number of commercial display technologies as well as demos of their use in a dozen distinct product zones. 

“Our largest presence ever at InfoComm will present the pinnacle of digital display technology,”  David Bacher, head of marketing for LG Business Solutions USA said, “and the multiple large-scale displays facing the show floor give attendees a taste of what they can experience walking through the booth. We are offering a first-hand look at how our digital signage solutions and related technologies elevate the experience in boardrooms, retail stores, restaurants, education, virtual media production studios, control rooms, public art installations and more.”

The 10,400 square foot booth, includes a Virtual Production zone where LG will demonstrate advanced display solutions for broadcasters, production studios and digital content creators with displays that allow for live-action footage to be shot against a realistic virtual backdrop. Attendees can learn how a virtual production studio works and how they are being used to dramatically increase media creation opportunities while reducing the cost of content production for film, TV and in-house corporate needs, LG said. 

From outside the booth, visitors will be able to see the Digital Art Zone’s massive 272-inch LG MAGNIT 8K Micro LED display. Showing a variety of 8K footage that captures the beauty of the natural world, integrators will be able to envision how such a show-stopping display could be used in public spaces, corporate or hotel lobbies, LG said. 

The rear side of the Digital Art display wall highlights additional opportunities for these spaces with a new 163-inch All-in-One DVLED display and a custom-designed digital sculpture that combines eight 55-inch transparent OLED displays, resembling a giant prism, LG said. 

As they enter the booth, visitors will be able to see the MAGNIT 8K Micro LED display synchronize with a Transparent OLED Signage banner comprising 26 55-inch displays. Covering one side of the LG exhibition hall’s entrance, the overhead solution will create an incredibly immersive media art experience while showcasing the technology’s versatility and creative application opportunities.  

Another large MAGNIT display, measuring 163-inches diagonal and featuring a remote power supply option, will grace the Control Room Zone. Integrators will see for themselves how the minute pixel pitch, high brightness and color accuracy offered by MicroLED MAGNIT displays provide ultimate clarity and accuracy for critical Control Room operations, LG reported. 

The Meeting Room and Board Room Zone is where visitors will encounter the widest variety of displays, centered around the 21:9 All-in-One DVLED displays optimized for widescreen video conferencing platforms. This zone will also show how LG’s One:Quick Works and One:Quick Flex displays offer enhanced operations in office settings. 

The versatility of LG’s Transparent OLED solution will be spotlighted in the Retail Zone, where a 30-inch screen serves as the draw and centerpiece of a shoe display and a 55-inch watch kiosk entices shoppers and provides key product information. This zone also includes multiple other transparent OLED displays and a fine-pitch LED display. 

The Software Solutions Zone demonstrates a variety of digital signage software solutions, including the LG Cloud Platform, SuperSign Cloud and Pro:Centric Cloud for content management, ConnectedCare for remote management and LG Smart Cam Pro for 4K smart cameras.

Moving into the Education Zone, visitors will be presented with the LG CreateBoard (model TR3DK), which shows how modernized classrooms can engage, inform and inspire students while enabling and encouraging greater collaboration. The latest model provides LG CreateBoard Lab for content creating and writing, and LG CreateBoard Share for wireless content and screen sharing. 

The Food and Beverage Zone will demonstrate a variety of digital signage displays, including a 37-inch ultrawide Stretch display that’s ideal for advertising on shelves and pick-up desks, and ultra-bright 22-inch and 55-inch weatherproof models optimized for drive through applications.

LG power-saving and green technologies will be featured in the ESG and EV Charging Zones. In the ESG zone, visitors will learn about LG’s focus on environmental sustainability, exemplified by hundreds of ENERGY STAR certified displays and supported by noteworthy international certifications for electromagnetic emissions, safety, security, accessibility, compatibility, and durability. The EV Charging zone will point to the future, showing how LG’s high-brightness outdoor displays can be incorporated into partner-manufactured EV charging kiosks.

“InfoComm is one of our greatest chances to meet and discuss possibilities with commercial integration professionals eager to offer their clients cutting-edge solutions,” Bacher said. “We want them to know we are investing in innovations that open new avenues of expression, offering new opportunities to win bids and increase business success.”

More information is available at https://www.lg.com/us/business.  

SYDNEY—Sony is adding 14 professional BRAVIA 4K HDR displays to its portfolio of displays with the launch of the BZ50L, BZ40L, BZ35L and BZ30L series.

The displays, which are optimized for commercial environments where reliability, picture quality and broad compatibility are required, will be on display at InfoComm 2023 on Sony’s booth, #1701, from 14-16 June in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Options for the displays cover high-end, mid-range and standard needs, and range in sizes from 43 inches to 98 inches.

The bright BZ40L series features a state-of-the-art panel treatment and the BZ40L’s Deep Black Non-Glare Coating offers both high haze and low reflection, while maintaining deep blacks and high contrast. 

The latest professional BRAVIA display series consists of the following models:

• The flagship BZ50L with Sony XR processing and unrivaled picture quality boasts 780 nits of brightness in a larger sized display with the FW-98BZ50L (98 inch). Additional highlights of the 98-inch BZ50L include a 22% reduction in weight and 28% slimmer bezel width when compared to Sony’s professional BRAVIA BZ40J series. To help make the large model more portable and installation friendly, ergonomic horizontal handles are incorporated into the bottom of the display, while vertical handles are featured on the top.
• The high brightness, non-glare BZ40L series with X1 processing achieves 700 nits at a high 47% haze with anti-reflection (except for the FW-85BZ40L, which achieves 650 nits at 58% haze), without loss of contrast. It is available in FW-85BZ40L (85-inch); FW-75BZ40L (75-inch); FW-65BZ40L (65-inch); FW-55BZ40L (55-inch).
• The enhanced BZ35L series features increased storage and 550 nits of robust brightness and an X1 Processor and is available in FW-75BZ35L (75-inch); FW-65BZ35L (65-inch); FW-55BZ35L (55-inch)
• The complete BZ30L series offers a full range of sizes, X1 processing (except for the FW-98BZ30L, which is equipped with an XR Processor) and 440 nits of brightness in the FW-85BZ30L (85-inch); FW-75BZ30L (75-inch); FW-65BZ30L (65-inch); FW-55BZ30L (55-inch); FW-50BZ30L (50-inch); FW-43BZ30L (43-inch)

All 14 models incorporate sustainability elements – from the use of SORPLASTM recycled plastic and less ink usage on the cartons to an optional stand for less waste and ECO Dashboard for better understanding power consumption based on settings configuration.

Additional common features include 24/7 operation, one step setting of pre-sets for easy configuration and customization, mirroring capabilities, Pro Mode technology for simplifying operations, a uniform bezel design, flexible installation for portrait and tilt mounting, as well as support for multi-display installation to enable tiling and a side logo for blend-in design purposes.

The BZ50L, BZ40L and BZ35L series include an increased internal storage of 32GB for more flexibility and ease of use. All models, feature a new center alignment rail kit for easy mounting, while the 98-inch options come standard with center aligned VESA patterns. The portfolio also incorporates a common chassis design for easily choosing suitable brightness models without requiring installation re-design. 

The new professional BRAVIA display line-up will also support Sony’s Alliance Partner Network, allowing for even further integration and compatibility with established and emerging solutions providers across corporate, education, transportation and retail applications. 

In Australia and New Zealand, the new BZ40L, BZ35L and BZ30L series will be available from October 2023 through authorized Sony Professional Resellers.

For more information on Sony’s professional display technologies, please visit:

https://pro.sony/en_AU/products/professional-displays

AURORA, Ill.—Peerless-AV has begun shipping its new SEAMLES Kitted Series Universal dvLED Mounting System (DS-LEDUNV) and will show the system at InfoComm 2023, June 14-16, in Orlando.

The new mounting system is compatible with most flat-to-wall latching dvLED displays. The kitted solution is flexible, scalable and adjustable when installing flat-to-wall dvLED video walls, the company said.

"dvLED integration has come on leaps and bounds over the past few years, but there is still no standardization of latching mechanisms on OEM cabinets,” said Nick Belcore, executive vice president at Peerless-AV. 

“Until now, this has made specifying, stocking, shipping and installing flat-to-wall dvLED video walls expensive, time consuming and challenging. With our new Universal dvLED Mounting System, we are the first to the market with a truly universal solution that resolves these issues, making life easier for all parties involved in a project, and saving valuable time and costs versus dedicated mounts."

The DS-LEDUNV addresses the complexities of achieving a perfectly flat, seamless finish on uneven wall surfaces with its display adaptors and X, Y and Z axis adjustment; unique features on Peerless-AV mount infrastructure, Peerless-AV said.

The solution includes quick-connect clamps that attach along a lightweight aluminum mounting frame for fast, easy latching of dvLED cabinets. An installer-friendly wall template is also included. 

The kitted design of the DS-LEDUNV makes the solution reconfigurable in the event project requirements change. For example, if modifications are requested by the customer to the size of a dvLED video wall before the mounting system is installed, easy adaptations can be made without incurring substantial extra costs. To assist installation, drawings of the chosen Universal dvLED Mounting System are included in the box along with instructions to assist the team deploying the solution, it said.

The mounting system currently is available for Absen, Barco, iNFiLED, LG, Philips, Sharp/NEC, SNA Displays, Sony and Unilumin models as well as similarly sized and configured cabinets from other manufacturers. 

The system’s open architecture enables easy cable management to keep the installation tidy. The DS-LEDUNV is available in black and silver and an optional Trim Kit Accessory (DS-LEDTK), compatible with most displays, provides a finished aesthetic to the sides and corners of the wall.

See Peerless-AV at InfoComm booth 1329.

More information is available on the company’s website. 

AUBURN, Ala.—Pliant Technologies has released CrewCom V1.14 firmware with new enhancements, including support for two additional hardware devices, new features and improved CrewWare control software. It will show the release at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, June 10-16. 

The release brings new support for the IP-rated lineup of radio transceivers (RTs) and the current CrewCom CRP-12 series of radio packs (RPs). Improvements to CrewWare include a unique UI display in the system diagram of CrewWare that automatically detects the new IP-rated RT hardware. It also adds display of when an RT hardware device is being used as well as the corresponding model numbers in the details and device list views, the company said.

“We look forward to providing these important updates and showcasing them for the first time at InfoComm,” says Gary Rosen, vice president of global sales at the company. “As we expand on our CrewCom line, we continually provide hardware support for the newest products. Additionally, the ability to now chose from three unique RPs with an existing CrewCom system adds a greater level of flexibility for existing and new customers.”

For the CRP-12 radio packs, the release adds dual listen/single talk functionality, giving users the ability to listen to two pre-selected conferences simultaneously on a single volume belt pack while also allowing them to talk on either one of those conferences. The company also has modified the software UI to display the new RP support as well as to indicate dual listen/single talk capabilities, it said.

The new Ping function makes it possible to activate the location function from within the software on both RTs and RPs. When activating Ping for the RT, both the top ping light and the mode LED on the bottom of the transceiver will blink to make finding the specific location of a device possible, it said.

For the RP, when activated, Ping causes the backlight of the LCD display (or LEDs in the case of the CRP-12) to blink until deactivated by the operator. To facilitate the location of a specific RP or RT, ping indications remain latched on until the device has been found and the operator manually disables the function, it said. 

The CrewWare system’s display of the Radio Transceiver also now has the added ability to see the status of each individual device’s antenna selection. It will now graphically indicate whether it is in Dual (two antennas) or Single (Left or Right) modes, it said.

See Pliant Technologies at InfoComm booth 4854.

More information is available on the company’s website.

NOVI, Mich.—ENCO will feature the ENCO RUSHWORKS PTX Model 3 Pro robotic pan/tilt head used in a variety of production settings, including newsrooms and sports, at InfoComm, June 14-16, in Orlando.

The PTX Model 3 is designed for larger payloads. It provides the torque needed for smooth control of most professional camera and lens combinations, including models from Blackmagic Design, Canon, Panasonic, Lumix, Red, Arri and Sony, ENCO said.

Configuring multiple PTX units on a network simplifies connectivity and control. Camera operators can use any joystick that supports the VISCA over IP protocol to execute commands like pan, tilt, speed, ramp curves, presets and recalls as well as tally. The RUSHWORKS VDESK Integrated Production System or RUSHCONTROL Robotics Control Software also can be used for remote control of positioning and camera functions, it said.

Support for accessories, such as a teleprompter rig, is available. Various wall- and ceiling-mount bracket options are available as well. The PTX Model 3 PRO also offers multiple passthrough connections for cameras and lenses between the base and moving arm, including SDI, HDMI, Cat6, and XLR 4-pin, it said.

The rugged and stable head is constructed of aluminum and steel. It measures 15-by-15-15 inches and weighs 43 lbs.

More information is available on the company’s website.

See ENCO at InfoComm booth 3816.

TORRANCE, Calif.—Marshall Electronics has introduced the CV420Ne, an NDI|HX3 version of its ultra-wide, 100-degree-angle-of-view, streaming POV camera and will show the new camera at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Fla., June 10-16. 

The CV420Ne offers robotic pan, tilt and zoom movement at HD resolutions digitally within the larger 4K UHD sensor space, the company said.

The camera allows users to maintain access to ultra-wide angles along with usable digitally zoomed and lateral maneuvers within the sensor. It uses the new NDI|HX3 codecs with access to NDI5.5 tools, USB 3.0 connectivity with Barco certification and traditional HDMI workflow for a range of AV applications, it said.

The CV420Ne uses a 1/1.8-inch 4K sensor with 9 1/2 megapixels, capable of 4K UHD resolution up to 60fps with support for HD resolutions. The camera’s 4.5mm lens features delivers high-quality video with no spherical distortion. The CV420Ne’s digital pan, tilt and zoom comes with more than 250 presets that are savable and selectable from any number of command sources, including IR remote, NDI|Tools, camera control software, web browser GUI, OBS plugins, vMix and other compatible soft codecs and devices, it said.

With the latest NDI|HX3 codec, the camera can be incorporated seamlessly into various streaming and production workflows. The CV420Ne is suitable for professional proAV and broadcast applications, including AV streaming, remote contribution, podcasting, video collaboration and a range of proAV and UCC installations that require an ultra-high-quality networkable video source, it said.

The NDI|HX3 format requires slightly higher bandwidth than NDI|HX2 but much less than needed for Full-NDI|HB. NDI|HX3 delivers similar low latency as Full-NDI at less than 100ms end-to-end and has video quality performance closer to premium Full-NDI where video quality is not lost from camera source when sent over network, it said.

The new camera is 4.5 inches long and comes with rear protection wings to avoid cable disconnect drops. It has a 3.5mm audio input (line/mic) embedded on all available outputs and can be controlled via included remote control, NDI|Tools and USB. The CV420Ne also comes with a front-facing tally light for live streaming.

More information is available on the company’s website.

See Marshall at InfoComm 2023 booth 4107.

NEW YORK—Future US’s AV Technology brand is pleased to announce its annual Best of Show winners at InfoComm 2020 Connected. This select group of products represents the tide of innovation on display at the show, which features thousands of new solutions from hundreds of exhibiting manufacturers. Winners were chosen based on the expert analysis of a panel of industry veterans who reviewed each product in depth over the week leading up to the convention. 

“I’m honored once again to be able to congratulate our winning manufacturers for their outstanding bounty of innovation,” said Matt Pruznick, editor of AV Technology. “The strength of this year’s field is a salient barometer of the health of our industry. Amid all of the uncertainty in today’s world, one only need look at these shining examples of engineering for reassurance. This sustained enthusiasm made for a good challenge; the process of narrowing down the impressive roster of nominations was as difficult as ever. So, it is with the utmost pride that I present these awards to 2020’s best of the best.”

Winning products will be covered in the post-InfoComm print and digital issues of AV Technology and online throughout the coming months.

AV Technology Best of Show Special Edition Winners:

• 1 Beyond Automate VX
• Adder Technology ADDERLink INFINITY 3000
• Albiral Display Solutions/Arthur Holm Dynamic4
• AMX Enova DVX-3266
• Aurora Multimedia Tauri Temperature Check Tablet
• AVCAD AVCAD
• Axis Communications AXIS C1410
• Barix IP Former
• BenQ DuoBoard 
• Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro
• BlueJeans by Verizon BlueJeans Events
• Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC
• Christie Griffyn 4K32-RGB
• Clevertouch UX Pro
• Crestron Flex MX
• Crestron Flex R-Series
• Crestron 4K Multiformat 2x1 AV Switch and Receiver with PoE+
• Crestron X Series Amplifier
• Draper Acumen
• ENCO Systems enCaption
• Epson PowerLite 805F UST
• FIBERCOMMAND IROVF
• Kramer VP-440X
• Kramer VP-551X
• LG 55SVH7PF-H
• Liberty AV Solutions Adapter Ring 2.0
• Mersive Solstice Cloud Analytics
• Nureva HDL200
• Pexip Adaptive Composition
• Ross Video Ross Graphite PPC
• ScreenBeam 1100 Plus
• Sennheiser SpeechLine MCR DW
• Sonic Foundry Mediasite Mosaic
• Sony Eye Sensing Light Field Display
• Sony VPL-CWZ10
• SurgeX Squid Power Management System
• Vanguard ChipFlip
• VisibilityOne SaaS UC&C Monitoring and Management
• Yealink VC210 Teams Edition

This story originally appeared on TVT's sister publication AV Technology.

FAIRFAX, Va.—Registration has officially opened for InfoComm 2020 Connected, taking place June 16-18. The show will gather thought leaders from an array of pro AV disciplines representing all corners of the globe to lead conversations on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

"A talented assembly of industry leaders will converge for InfoComm 2020 Connected to invoke an abundance of lively and constructive conversations on the most top-of-mind issues," said Rochelle Richardson, CEM, senior vice president of expositions and events, AVIXA. "The show presents a dynamic virtual learning program designed to improve the crafts of pro AV professionals and enhance the experiences they create around the world."

In addition to the education program, InfoComm 2020 Connected will host a virtual trade show where pro AV companies will present their products and solutions in virtual showcases and host live and on-demand exhibitor presentations. There will also be several networking opportunities, including council meetings, the AVIXA Awards ceremony and much more.

InfoComm 2020 Connected is free to attend and the virtual platform will remain live June 19-Aug. 21 for attendees to browse exhibitor showcases and view on-demand sessions. Check out infocommshow.org for more information and visit www.infocommshow.org/register to register.

Sony was awarded top honors from the publishers of AV Technology magazine and Sound & Video Contractor magazine following the InfoComm 2019 show in Orlando last week. Sony’s AI-based Edge Analytics Appliance, the REA-C1000 took home a “Best of Show” honor from AV Technology, while the VPL-FHZ75 3LCD laser projector received a “Best of Show” win from Sound & Video Contractor magazine.

AV Technology magazine is a publication for audiovisual and information technology managers responsible for procuring and maintaining of AV and IT systems. Sound & Video Contractor is a technical resource for integrators, contractors, dealers, and consultants.

Sony’s REA-C1000 allows users to create video content in real time, without the need for specialized training, additional staff or equipment. The compact and lightweight REA-C1000, uses its advanced AI-based video analytics technology to analyze the input it receives from connected cameras and automatically extract the object in focus to combine it with other images in real time. This unique technology uses motion/face detection and color/shape recognition, enabling the REA-C1000 to be the powerful brain of any connected camera and AV setup. The technology allows various organizations to cost-effectively create professional, engaging content.

The new VPL-FHZ75 (6500lm) and VPL-FHZ70 (5500lm) cater to the increased market demand for high brightness projection in midsize environments such as universities, corporations, churches, museums and entertainment installations. Offering WUXGA resolution, both use a newly developed 0.76-inch LCD panel with an incorporated optical compensator to deliver bright and vibrant images with stunning contrast, providing true blacks and accurate-to-life color reproduction. Both models come with an ‘intelligent setting’ feature that simplifies the installation process by automatically selecting the best configuration based on the projectors’ environment.

The VPL-FHZ75 and VPL-GTZ240 4K SXRD laser projector also won a Best of Show award from Projector Central. Projector Central is a review and information site for projectors, screens and related equipment.

For more information about all of Sony’s latest professional technologies, please go to pro.sony.

Cypress, CA, May 28, 2019 – A range of flexible video production switchers, video servers, and graphics systems that consistently support both 12G-SDI/4K and 3G-SDI/HD resolution will be a focal point of the FOR-A® booth at the upcoming InfoComm Show in Orlando. Demonstrating video production solutions for corporate video, worship, sports and live event applications, FOR-A will exhibit in Exhibit Hall, West Level 2, Booth 1861 during the show which runs from June 8-14 in the Orlando Convention Center.

FOR-A’s booth lineup includes the HVS-490 and HVS-1200 HANABI switchers, Variant Systems Group’s Envivo Studio production suite and Envivo Replay sports and live event replay solution, ClassX content creation and graphics playout solution, and the ODYSSEY Insight video server.

The compact HANABI HVS-490 opens the door to more affordable 4K production. HDMI 2.0b specification support provides 4K output to a multi-viewer. Offering exclusive features, including MELite™ technology, which extends the switcher’s 2 M/Es to offer 6 M/E performance, the HVS-490 is designed for use in any live environment, including mobile shoots, events, and in-house corporate productions. The switcher provides users with event memory and macro functions, as well as integrated frame synchronizers and multi viewers - making it easy to set up quickly for live performances.

The HANABI HVS-1200, a compact 4K/HD compatible switcher, builds on the features of the HANABI HVS-490 video switcher and adds 12G-SDI support as standard. The switcher also utilizes a single cable for image processing and is configurable as both a 12G-SDI/4K and as a 3G-SDI/HD switcher. In HD mode, the switcher accepts up to 40 inputs, and in 4K mode it accepts up to 10. In 4K mode, the switcher provides 2 M/E performance (1 M/E + 1 MELite™), and in HD mode it’s a 6 M/E (2 M/E + 4 MELite) switcher virtually.

Just introduced at NAB 2019, Variant Systems will showcase the new Envivo Studio to InfoComm attendees. Shown for the first time at InfoComm, Envivo Studio is an all-in-one live production system that includes a clip player, still store, shot box, and powerful capabilities, including:

- Live switcher (cut camera inputs)

- Internal keyer (multi-layer overlay)

- Switcher support (key/fill)

- Drive multiple venue screens (IMAG)

- VDCP control

- 24hr loop record inputs

- Built-in slow-motion replay

- Coaching review tool

- Time shift

FOR-A is the exclusive distributor of Variant Systems Group’s Envivo Studio and Envivo Replay sports and live event replay solution in the U.S. and Canada, along with Central and South Americas. Envivo Replay offers a complete replay solution packaged in an intuitive user interface with continuous multiple iso-channel recording capabilities, simultaneous clip storage of multiple angles to clip bins, playlists for highlights playback, built-in branding capabilities, direct publishing to social media platforms, and support for high speed super slow-motion cameras. At InfoComm, both Envivo systems will be shown with a Dante audio interface, enabling the systems to support uncompressed, multi-channel, low latency digital audio over a standard Ethernet network. Studio and Replay also support NDI (Network Device Interface), a free protocol for Video-Over-IP, developed by NewTek.

A demo of the latest ClassX solution of 2D/3D character generation and live motion graphics and playout software integrated with FOR-A video switchers will be on the FOR-A Infocomm stand. ClassX’s graphics suite of solutions is popular with universities, digital signage, live event, and sports production applications. FOR-A is the exclusive distributor of ClassX in North, Central and South America. The agreement provides broadcasters and live event producers with the ability to create and play out ClassX real-time broadcast graphics integrated with FOR-A video switchers.

ClassX offers a complete solution with pixel-perfect, real-time 2D and 3D motion graphics and titling, SportsGraphics, SocialServer, MOS newsroom interface, clip playing automation, picture-in-picture and a multi-functional scripting facility. ClassX is 12G-compatible and supports Dante digital audio for playout.

ODYSSEY’s Insight Production Server is a multi-channel playout system, available in a two- or four-channel configuration. Offering a Web interface for control from any device with a web browser (no installation required), the video server provides a wide range of supported wrappers and codecs for media contribution and video play out with time delay playback. Insight's flexible event processor allows users to connect multiple devices and interact with FOR-A production video switchers, routing switchers, CG generators, GPIO-connected devices and other studio equipment to orchestrate event triggering for a seamless production. 

BOTHELL, Wash.—The Alliance for IP Media Solutions is taking an educational role at InfoComm 2019, announcing that it will have representatives from member companies giving presentations on adopting open standards for AV over IP. The presentations will take place over three days at the AIMS Theatre at booth 375.

AIM will host the educational presentations from 10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday of the conference and from 10-11:30 a.m. on Friday. The scheduled presentations, which will be repeated throughout the three days, are:

• “Who is AIMS and What is SMPTE ST 2110?” from Andre Testa, director of ASIC/FPGA Engineering at Matrox;
• “NMOS: The Open AV Over IP API” from Andrew Starks, director of product management, Macnica;
• “How Open Standards Like AES67 and ST 2110 Drive Innovation” by Bill Rounopoulos, business development manager, OEM & Partnerships, Ross Video;
• “ST 2110 and Intercomm” from Martin Dyster, vice president of business development-TV for The Telos Alliance

In addition, AIMS members are also slated to participate in the session “Audio and Video Streaming Using Established IP Standards” that will be held on Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., during the show. AIMS members participating in the session, and their topics of focus, are:

• “The Origins of Audio Over IP and the Need for Standards” from Richard Zwiebel, vice president, systems strategy, QSC;
• “There’s Nothing to Be Afraid of With SMPTE ST 2110” by Andrew Starks;
• “The Open Standards-Based Methodfor AV Over IP,” Scott Barella, chief technology officer at Pesa and deputy chairman of AIMS ProAV Working Group;
• “Next-Gen IP for Networked Media—Collision or Convergence?” from Karl Paulsen, CTO, Diversified

InfoComm 2019 takes place from June 8-14 in Orlando, Fla.

Petaluma, CA ­– Point Source Audio (PSA), will be displaying their patent-pending CO2 Confidence Collection, a new class of built-in redundant microphones, at this year’s Infocomm trade show being held June 12-14 in Orlando, FL.

The CO2 Confidence Collection all have dual elements, each measuring a tiny 3mm, that offer built-in redundancy and comes in three styles: headset, lavalier, and in Point Source Audio’s patented EMBRACE™ embodiment. The CO2 dual elements maintain two of the company’s signature features: IP 57 waterproof rating (rated against water, sweat and makeup), and the “unbreakable” headset boom bendable up to 360° to bolster durability.

The CO2 Confidence Collection, released in February 2019, has been gaining market acceptance as a convenient mic redundancy solution in their core theatre market as well as house of worship and corporate audio markets. Forty of PSA’s CO2 headsets were recently utilized for double mic’ing at the 2019 American Israeli Policy Conference (AIPAC) held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, in early March.

The CO2 headset microphones were also used at the recent USITT 2019 Stage Expo for the keynote speech and other high profile events. Jeff Polunas, Special Events Sound Coordinator for the USITT Sound Commission, incorporated the CO2 Confidence mics into his audio rigs saying, “I think they are top of the line products and anyone that would be using them would be happy to have them in their production.”

Attendees can see the full line of specialty miniature, body-worn style microphones and the patented EMBRACE™ earmounted lavalier, as well as in-ear audio headsets at the Infocomm booth 5443. For more information about Point Source Audio’s various audio solutions, visit www.point-sourceaudio.com.

About Point Source Audio
Point Source Audio (@PSA_audio) manufactures and distributes worldwide their SERIES8, EMBRACE, and CONFIDENCE collection of miniature microphones — a unique line of headset, earworn and earmounted microphones known for their robust bendable boom and waterproof features. The company also holds two patents for the EMBRACE concealable microphone as well as the patent for the world’s first modular in-ear comms headset that is supporting the hearing health for audio, lighting and camera techs using headsets everywhere from sports to space. Founded in 2004, Point Source Audio is headquartered in Petaluma, California. For more information call (415) 226-1122 or visit www.point-sourceaudio.com. Follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PSA_audio.

Chelmsford, Mass. – May 16, 2019 – Broadcast Pix™ will emphasize its IP-based solutions next month at InfoComm 2019 (Booth 2091) in Orlando, Fla., by demonstrating its newest integrated production switcher, BPswitch IX, as well as its new Version 7.5 software with expanded IP control capabilities and its new RCC IP camera control panel.

“IP has quickly become a cornerstone of the professional AV marketplace, and Broadcast Pix has introduced the best solutions for IP-based multi-camera productions,” explained Tony Mastantuono, product manager for Broadcast Pix. “BPswitch IX offers the flexibility to control and switch IP, wireless, and legacy SDI sources spread around large venues, while our latest software upgrade lets Broadcast Pix users switch live productions from across the room or across the country on a mobile device. Plus, our new RCC controller provides the flexibility of a separate camera control unit with a very intuitive user interface.”

BPswitch IX is designed for auditoriums, stadiums, conference rooms, and other facilities equipped with remote cameras that are switched from a central control room. It features six network inputs that support NDI and RTSP cameras and other sources, plus two SDI/HDMI inputs (including one analog input for legacy sources). The native 1080p/60 system seamlessly integrates MPEG-2, H.264, and other streaming formats in the same production, and provides SDI, HDMI, analog, and streaming outputs.

Like other BPswitch models, BPswitch IX includes the NewBlueNTX multi-layer 3D motion graphics CG, which includes hundreds of templates to simplify lower-thirds, bugs, animations, rolls, crawls, and effects. Other built-in workflow tools include eight channels of clips and graphics, three keyers with DVEs, program recording, file-based macros, ClearKey™ chromakey and Virtual Studios virtual sets, and customizable BPview™ multi-view.

With the new Version 7.5 software and optional Broadcast Pix Commander™ touchscreen control platform, all BPswitch models can provide browser-based switching on mobile devices. The upgrade allows remote control of servers and robotic cameras, access to all workflow tools, and full-motion viewing of production elements through a standard internet connection. Broadcast Pix’s BPNet™ IP ecosystem delivers the system’s control-over-IP capabilities securely and with low latency.

Version 7.5 also offers enhanced control for routers, cameras, and streaming CDNs – as well as exciting improvements for its BPfusion CG automation software. The software is included with any new BPswitch system, available as a free upgrade for any system under warranty, or available for $995 for systems no longer under warranty.

Ideal for remote productions, RCC can be used as a dedicated camera controller with any BPswitch integrated production switcher, Broadcast Pix Commander touchscreen control platform, or production switcher from another manufacturer. With its software-defined open architecture, RCC can control a variety of PTZ and broadcast cameras, as well as robotic heads, and mix IP protocols within the same production.

RCC’s seven-inch touchscreen provides intuitive menu navigation and allows customized camera presets, shot name, and more. Plus, its three-axis joystick with adjustable zoom speed and one-touch auto focus allows smooth, precise shot control. RCC includes native IP support for Panasonic and Sony PTZ cameras, with optional support for other cameras and robotic heads.

For a video preview of Broadcast Pix’s IP-based solutions at InfoComm, please visit http://bit.ly/2YuJYRo.

About Broadcast Pix
With a tightly coupled switcher and 3D motion graphics CG, Broadcast Pix provides the most fully integrated live video production systems with patented control and automation technology. From compact units to large-scale, multi-system solutions, every Broadcast Pix features an extensive toolset that makes it easy to optimize and customize your workflows locally and over IP. Plus, its BPNet ecosystem provides secure cloud services and asset management. Founded in 2002, Broadcast Pix has customers in more than 100 countries and is the leader in fully integrated production switchers for government, broadcast, streaming, live event, and visual radio applications. Learn more at www.broadcastpix.com.

Broadcast Pix, Broadcast Pix Commander, BPNet, BPswitch, BPview, and ClearKey are trademarks of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Patented. Switchers are made in USA.

Chelmsford, Mass. – May 13, 2019 – Broadcast Pix™ today announced Rhett Mappin has joined the company as a regional sales manager, effective May 1. He will oversee sales for the Southeast and Central United States, as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central Canada.

As a technology sales professional, Mappin has more than 30 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry. He started his career as a broadcast engineer for local TV, moving into sales in 1989 for Abekas Video Systems. Since then, he has served as a regional sales manager for Telestream, Vizrt, Discreet, and Pinnacle Systems, and most recently was vice president of sales for ONE CONNXT. Mappin has been an active member of SMPTE since 1986.

“Rhett provides years of experience and strong relationships with key customers and resellers in the South and Central regions,” said Steve Ellis, director of sales, Broadcast Pix. “We are happy to have him as part of the Broadcast Pix team, and look forward to continued sales growth in the area.”

Mappin is based out of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Contact him at 404-861-9796 or via email at rmappin@broadcastpix.com.

About Broadcast Pix
With a tightly coupled switcher and 3D motion graphics CG, Broadcast Pix provides the most fully integrated live video production systems with patented control and automation technology. From compact units to large-scale, multi-system solutions, every Broadcast Pix features an extensive toolset that makes it easy to optimize and customize your workflows locally and over IP. Plus, its BPNet ecosystem provides secure cloud services and asset management. Founded in 2002, Broadcast Pix has customers in more than 100 countries and is the leader in fully integrated production switchers for government, broadcast, streaming, live event, and visual radio applications. Learn more at www.broadcastpix.com.

Broadcast Pix is a trademark of Broadcast Pix, Inc. Patented. Switchers are made in USA.

Washington, D.C.. — Point Source Audio’s CO2 Confidence headsets played a large primary—and a critical secondary—role for double mic’ing at the 2019 AIPAC Policy Conference held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. Over 18,000 people attended the three-day conference and included members of Congress, students, and synagogue delegations. The guest speaker roster was massive (the AIPAC website lists over 400) and the audio needs were equally large with 120 channels of wireless mics being used. And, as typical, the expectations for fail safe reliability and sonic excellence with microphones were high.

AIPAC live interviews got “backup” from 40 redundancy headsets

To that end, audio supplier, Maryland Sound Industries (MSI) provided their client, Viva Creative, 40 of Point Source Audio’s CO2 Confidence headset mics for use with the Shure and Sennheiser RF systems that were utilized for the event. Given the amount of RF which, in addition to microphones, included IEMs, broadcast and security channels, the chance of being “stepped” on was very real and made frequency coordination and backup or redundancy options vital.

Robert Jones is the account manager for MSI and first tried the PSA mics at a demo and was impressed both with the sonic capability and the fact that he now had two identical microphones in one package. “In the past we’ve used two transmitters with a headset and with a lavalier mic as backup. If we lost a particular frequency, which can happen in an event this large, and needed to switch transmitters during the speech, the sound difference between the lav and headset is audible. With the Point Source Audio mics, the sound never changes and, on those occasions, where we do need to switch to the backup transmitter, the audience doesn’t notice. There is a sonic consistency we like.”

Jones also noted the increased speed and ease of mic’ing the talent with the PSA mics saying, “Once this thing gets rolling, it’s a constant process of removing the mic as the speaker leaves the stage, putting one on for the new speaker, and on and on. Anything that helps our techs with that process is much appreciated.”

Yvonne Ho, VP of sales & marketing at Point Source Audio, appreciates and understands the challenges of large-scale productions such as AIPAC and commented, “Beyond the audio quality aspect, our goal is to assist our customers in solving problems. If the tech crew can double mic speakers in half the time and ensure the live mic is fail-safe, then we are making real progress.”

The patent-pending CO2 Confidence Collection, a new class of wireless microphones, all have dual elements, each measuring a tiny 3mm that offers built-in redundancy. The CO2 mics also integrate two of the company’s important first-to-market features in miniature microphones: IP 57 waterproof rating, and the “unbreakable” headset boom bendable to 360° to bolster durability.

Point Source Audio will be showcasing the CO2 Confidence microphones for audio professionals at the upcoming InfoComm in Orlando, June 12 – 14, booth 5443. To learn more about Point Source Audio products, please visit www.point-sourceaudio.com

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About Maryland Sound
Founded in 1967 as a touring sound company, Maryland Sound has been an industry leader for over 40 years. While still maintaining a presence in the touring industry with artists such as Slash, Yanni, Seal, and other international artists, the company is now known as a leader in broadcast, sporting, and corporate events such as the Dew Action Sports Tour, multiple Presidential Inauguration Swearing In Ceremonies, as well as Inaugural Balls and, for 28 years, New Year’s Eve in Times Square. www.marylandsound.com

About Point Source Audio
Point Source Audio (@PSA_audio) manufactures and distributes worldwide their SERIES8, EMBRACE, and CONFIDENCE collection of miniature microphones — a unique line of headset, earworn and earmounted microphones known for their robust bendable boom and waterproof features. The company also holds two patents for the EMBRACE concealable microphone as well as the patent for the world’s first modular in-ear comms headset that is supporting the hearing health for audio, lighting and camera techs using headsets everywhere from sports to space. Founded in 2004, Point Source Audio is headquartered in Petaluma, California. For more information call (415) 226-1122 or visit www.point-sourceaudio.com. Follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PSA_audio.

FAIRFAX, VA.—Say hello to AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), formerly known as InfoComm International. The evolution of AVIXA has been a long time coming, according to Dave Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, executive director and CEO of InfoComm, and now AVIXA.

Dave Labuskes discussing the evolution of AVIXA.

“AV defines who we have been, who we are, and who we want to be,” Labuskes said. “We are devoted to driving market growth, developing industry standards, delivering training, and we are giving our industry a sense of identity and belonging.”

AVIXA’s mission is to be an industry hub, while also acting as a catalyst for market growth beyond what has been considered traditionally as professional AV. In recent years, the association’s members have evolved to offer much more than audiovisual products and systems; their innovation and attention to customer requirements has led to an industry of solution providers that use technology to create exceptional outcomes. 

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Labuskes was originally presented with the idea for a name change in April 2016; after initially refuting the idea and later contemplating it, he brought his thought process to the InfoComm staff. The team knew a name change could be a marketing nightmare, but, after exploring many options with a variety of branding experts, keeping the InfoComm name was like “putting lipstick on a pig.” The AVIXA name reflects the new world of AV technology and that the association has a new meaning and a new purpose.

InfoComm’s leadership is, unsurprisingly, enthusiastic about this change. “If the old InfoComm did not transform into AVIXA, we would be leaving our channel behind,” said Joe Pham, Ph.D., president and CEO of QSC and secretary/treasurer of AVIXA’s board of directors. “This is a very exciting change, and one that will bring our members along.” 

WHAT ABOUT THE INTEGRATORS?

Julian Phillips, executive vice president at Whitlock and president-elect of AVIXA’s board added, “An empowered, informed, and engaged end-user member will spend a lot more than an uninformed customer. Integrators should be encouraged by the fact that they can bring their customers into AVIXA and they can grow their business like never before.”

AVIXA’s trade shows worldwide, including the North American show, June 2-8 in Las Vegas, NV., will continue to operate under the InfoComm name.

This story first appeared on TVT's sister publication AV Network. 

ORLANDO, FLA. - On the closing day of InfoComm 2015 last month, AV Technology announced the winners of the AV Technology Best of Show Awards. The awards are based on the ability to see and test the product on the show floor, and talk with product managers and team members that developed the product. AV Technology's judges are anonymous during the show—made up entirely of industry-experts, AV designers, integrators, and AV/IT technology managers. The decision matrix for entries included: perceived value; ROI; total cost of ownership; richness of the feature set; ease-of-use; reliability; versatility; and overall network impact (if any). The Best of Show Awards spotlight products that genuinely solve problems, offer value, and consider the operator/manager’s PoV. The winners below stood out from the thousands of new products at InfoComm 15. Congratulations!

2015 Best of Show Winners: AV TECHNOLOGY

AptoVision BlueRiver NT+

AVT Judges: "By recognizing that Ethernet beat HDBaseT, this product is perfectly positioned to transport studio quality video."

Audio Visual Furniture International’s CR1016 & Modular Credenzas

AVT Judges: "Multiple options to customize furniture in a conference room setting. It's a good product that offers a lot of flexibility and options."

Barco NRC-200 Networked 4K Room Compositor

AVT Judges: "Adds additional functionality to ClickShare, but also facilitates a range of collaboration products."

1 Beyond, Inc. StreamCam AutoTracker

AVT Judges: "No human intervention needed. This very smart PTZ automatically follows the speaker, pastor, or educator. Beta-tested at MIT for lecture-capture, this auto-tracking PTZ is a complete game-changer for any live streaming or recorded event. An end-user can connect the camera via HD-SDI to a monitor/capture system, then absolutely nothing needs to be touched — by anyone."

Black Box DCX3000 Matrix Digital KVM Switch

AVT Judges: "The unique thumbnail preview provides a simplified graphical user interface (GUI), making it easier to view multiple screens than text-based, on-screen menus."

Blackmagic DesignATEM 2 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K

AVT Judges: "Top quality frame-rate switcher with ease of use.”

Calibre HQView625 scaler-switcher / Kramer VP-796

AVT Judges: "Extremely well-conceived switcher with unique underlying technology."

Dataton WATCHOUT

AVT Judges: "The new 3D projection and mapping features in Version 6 empower users to create dynamic presentations using almost any style and quantities of displays possible."

Digital Projection International INSIGHT 4K LASER

AVT Judges: "A high brightness, high resolution projector that promises lower maintenance cost than their lamp based counterparts."

DVI Gear DisplayNet: DN-100 Series HDMI 10GbE Transmitter / Receiver

AVT Judges: "A video distribution platform that appears to hit a sweet spot between cost and performance for applications requiring video selection and distribution."

Cambridge Sound Management Qt Conference Room Edition

AVT Judges: "Sound masking is the unsung hero of the modern office building. Interior designs using glass walls and open spaces have created major issues for speech privacy. Sound masking is a cost-effective solution to ensure meetings are not overheard. "

Canon REALiS WUX6000 Pro AV Installation LCOS Projector

AVT Judges: “Ton of features and a very reasonable price-point based on the high number of lumens.”

Crestron’s 4K DigitalMedia Receiver & Room Controller w/Scaler (DM-RMC-4K-SCALER-C)

AVT Judges: “Crestron is a company that has strong support in North America and cost versus operations; this is a good investment.”

Da-Lite Parallax UST 0.45

AVT Judges: "An innovative screen technology that provides an impressive image in less than optimum lighting situations."

Epson PowerLite Pro G6970WU

AVT Judges: "Combining high brightness with a variety of video input types not typically found at this price point, this unit should meet the needs of many education and house of worship clients."

Gefen Multi-Format Processor (EXT-MFP)

AVT Judges: “Great price point for its place in the market."

IHSE USA K480-576 Tera Enterprise KVM Switch

AVT Judges: "The Tera Enterprise KVM provides end users with a massive KVM frame supporting 4K video resolutions and USB 3.0 with instantaneous switching response for mission critical applications."

IHSE USA 480 XV KVM Matrix

AVT Judges: "The clean interface and extreme speed of switching of video and control was complimented by an easy to use interface and a vast array of modular interface options."

InFocus Mondopad 2.0

AVT Judges: "This product does everything you can think of — it supports wireless projection from all operating systems and can be easily upgraded by changing the PC module or upgrading the OS. I can't wait to get one at my institution!"

Kramer Electronics USAK-Touch V3.0

AVT Judges: "AV control and room automation that's easier to use than a home theater remote control. Device-agnostic and cloud-based, the K-Touch V3.0 could be a game-changer."

Lab.gruppenLUCIA 70V

AVT Judges: "Lab.Gruppen continues to deliver the highest quality amplifiers combining small form factors with the pristine sound they are known for."

Mersive Solstice Pod

AVT Judges: "A perfect fit for the BYOD professor, engineer, or physician."

Pexip Infinity

AVT Judges: "An excellent job of integration with WebRTC”

Phoenix Audio TechnologiesCondor

AVT Judges: "A perfect solution for the boardroom or other location where conferees don't want to see the AV equipment."

Planar DirectLight LED Video Wall System

AVT Judges: "Stunning, crisp, high contrast images are produced with ultra-fine pitch direct view LED video wall system and scales to nearly any size or shape. Off-board distributed architecture increases reliability and improves serviceability by removing heat, complexity, and potential points of failure."

Prysm Synthesis

AVT Judges: "Rather like a Cascde display system control software sytem, this product is impressive and easy to use."

Revolabs FLX UC 1500

AVT Judges: “Stellar VoIP endpoint audio conference mix."

Seneca VWC-PLUS

AVT Judges: "Offers a lot of flexibility through swapping video cards when needed. The system will power a legacy video wall but is robust enough to support 8K displays through video intensive processing power.”

Sony Electronics’ SRG-300SE

AVT Judges: Sony’s first 3G-SDI and Live IP streaming PTZ camera. The camera combines full HD video and ease of use at an affordable price and is optimized for various applications

Shure’s MOTIV Digital Microphone Product Line

AVT Judges: "Combines traditional pro-look with excellent use of new technology."

SiliconCore Lavender 1.2mm LED

AVT Judges: "Lavender provides stunning image quality whose performance exceeded most other video walls on the show floor."

SunBriteTV SB-4217HD

AVT Judges: "So many sizes available! Just provide power to the unit, and the TV will power all auxiliary devices. It has a a weatherproof enclosure to house media players which is a nice feature."

AMX SVSi N3510 Multi-Channel Windowing Processor

AVT Judges: "There are a variety of benefits and pluses that make it affordable and work consistently with IT/Networking. Product bonus — the variety of input signals can be compressed easily and routed to multiple displays."

Vaddio RoboSHOT 12 USB

AVT Judges: "Vaddio products are manufactured in US. Price-point is reasonable given the next step-up is true broadcast quality and not necessary for most customers. High-def, PTZ, and USB 3.0 capability, PoE is a good feature and the direction of the future. Camera tri-motion has added ease of PTZ function and very quiet."

VDO360 Clearwater

AVT Judges: "This is a perfect fit for physicians, traveling executives, and off-campus professors.”

wePresent WIPG-2000

AVT Judges: "In addition to duplicating AirPlay in any environment, this device is user- and network-friendly."

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