InfoComm 2013 Sets All-time Attendance Record InfoComm 2013 brought in 35,126 attendees, breaking the previous record of 34,600 that was set in 2008.
Audio Highlights from InfoComm 2013: Notes from the Show Floor A three-day journey through the audio world at InfoComm 2013. Here are some notes on the most interesting audio products on the floor. Check out news from Atlas Sound, Harman, Innovox, DPA Microphones and more. This article will be updated throughout the show.
Is 4K Ready for Your Prime Time? The 4K format is starting to appear in areas where large screens are being used and in applications where the wow factor is important to an organization. 4K is defined as a generation of video technology beyond the 1920 x 1080 resolution of HDTV. The high-end signage has smoother edges, crisper images and improved bigger pictures. Current users include Iowa State University's Virtual Reality Applications Center and the Mirage Hotel and Casino Race and Sports Book, yet there are applications for nearly any organization.
BrightSign Partner with Philips Signage Solutions at InfoComm 2013 The digital signage hardware and commercial LED providers collaborate to offer what they call the industry’s most compelling solution for multi-screen digital signage applications.
6 Robust Videoconferencing Apps for Android and iOS Mobile videoconferencing apps do more than just connect people face to face. File sharing, real-time annotation and remote desktop connectivity mark these mobile apps as capable and robust utilities that are becoming a necessity for tech-savvy professionals with busy schedules. Check out apps from developers like Microsoft Corporation, Radvision, Adobe Systems, Polycom Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc. and FuzeBox for Android and iOS devices.
8 Audio Modulation and Music Creation Apps for Android and iOS Audio modulation apps can be considered the next tier of music creation apps. From programable sequencers to vocoder apps, the world of audio modulation is the base from which effect presets and pre-made loops is built. Having control of sound in a creatively focused way is essential for getting the most out of your mobile device as an instrument. Check out apps from developers like Jonathan Mackenzie, Skrivarna Software, Square B, LLC, Alexander Zolotov, VirSyn, Niko Twenty, Alexandernaut and Holderness Media Inc for Android and iOS.
The AV & IT Convergence Conversation Starter TechDecisions Media's Editor-in-Chief Cindy Davis talks to Mike Brandofino, executive vice president of Video and Unified Communications of AVI-SPL about the discussions A/V specialists and IT specialists should be having.
6 Pro Calculators for Wiring and Electrical Readings for Android and iOS Electrical calculation apps are essential for an electrical engineer on the go. From voltage drop references to aluminum to copper conversion calculations (and many more), these apps are a convenient, efficient utility and must have addition for your mobile device. Check out apps from developers like Navaile, Cyberprodigy LLC, Comoving Magnets and Southwire Company for Android and iOS.
Corporate and Hospitality Facilities Can Learn Lessons from This Worship A/V Upgrade The American Bible Society recently opened its Atrium. This comfortable space has ample seating and free Wi-Fi. Right at street level the Atrium looks like an inviting hotel lobby. It is adept at conveying an organizations message — something corporate organizations and houses of Worship appreciate.
5 Fully Functional Mobile Projector Remotes for Android and iOS These remote apps are multi-functional applications that do more than just change the slides and brighten the display. From lens focusing to content management, many mobile projector remotes have evolved from convenient utilities to essential work tools in projector-ready spaces. Check out mobile projector controllers from developers like Barco, IIX Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.,
TechDecisions Guide to 21 Smart Speaker Systems Smart speakers arose when loudspeakers, amplifiers, signal processors were all combined to make systems. They are designed to control and manage the technology to increase the speaker's performance.
Willow Creek Community Church Puts on a Really, Really Big Show Willow Creek Community Church sees 20,000 parishioners on their six regional campuses. They hold five major events per year. To handle that massive A/V requirement, the church has relationships with numerous vendors and it also chooses to rent many pieces of equipment. Some of the equipment they use are a Yamaha CL5 for front of house and a CL1 for monitors.
Hillcrest Church Keeps Tech Knowhow on Staff For Hillcrest Church, which has 4,300 parishioners, hiring fulltime A/V staff members is necessary to accomplish its plans for growth. In the end as A/V systems evolved the church found it actually saved money because it wasn’t relying on and paying for contractors. Such additions include Panasonic PT-DW100U 10,000 lumen 4-lamp projectors, a 96-channel Avid Venue D-Show console, a Black Magic Design ATEM 2 M/E switcher and two Black Magic Design ATEM 1 M/E broadcast panels.
9 Emergency Preparedness, Alert and Recovery Apps for iOS and Android This collection of emergency apps highlights the true capability of technology in the face of nature's toughest scenes. From first aid apps to radar scanners and disaster-specific apps, this collection provides some of the best resources for disaster preparedness and monitoring from trusted emergency organizations. Check out apps from The American Red Cross, FEMA, Base Velocity LLC. and ME911 for your Android or iOS smart device.
Screen Innovations Adds Reference Quality Pure Zero Edge Projection Screens At InfoComm 2013, Screen Innovations presents new Pure White and Pure Gray zero edge bezel projection screens, the newest additions to its line of professional projection screens.