HDMI 101: Inside the Cable Even though a cable manufacturer must follow certain HDMI compliance standards, a company has the ability to create cables with its own personality. Plus round-up of HDMI cables from Atlona, C2G (formerly Cables To Go), Extron, Gefen, Key Digital, Peerless-AV, SnapAV and Straight Wire.
Head-turning Transparent Displays We're looking forward to what's coming up at Digital Signage Expo 2013 for new technology. Here's a look back at the 2012 Digital Signage Expo (DSE), where vendors and manufacturers were extremely bullish on transparent LCD displays, which showcase animation, including advertising and promotions, over a clear screen.
Extron Ships Extender for HDMI Twisted Pair The DTP HDMI 330 is designed for long-distance transmission of HDMI and other signals.
HDMI: Is Timing Everything? Crosstalk is a performance killer for HDMI. When the timing of HDMI TMDS signals is off the damage is compounded over the length of the cable. To address this issue you should examine the Cat 5 cable you’re using.
Can Category Cable Replace HDMI? Tests show that if you’re going to use Cat 5 and 6 you best seek out these products that are built more along HDMI’s performance limits and not Ethernet’s. Then, of course, you have to take into consideration the RJ-45 installation and the reality of wiring a home through studs and walls. There is no question that a well-manufactured HDMI cable is the way to go. Add the necessary EQ to the cable and you’re off and running.
Out of the Darkness, into the (Natural) Light Architecture dictates A/V and in this case the pluses: lots of natural light and an intricate church design, meant A/V specialists had to get creative. With a Christie LHD-700 projector, a DaLite 16:9 main screen, a Hall Research SP-HDMI-2A video switcher and a PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 digital console, to name just some of the new tools, this church reinvented itself.
SECO-LARM Can Do HD Video Without New Wires The new Enforcer Wireless HDMI Extender can stream audio and video up to 98 feet.
TechDecisions Guide to Lecture Capture A comprehensive buying and technology guide to 14 lecture capture systems. Lecture capture can help you expand your message, cut your budget and reduce unnecessary downtime. We guide you through different types of lecture capture solutions from web-based to solutions that can be downloaded to a desktop or laptop computer to all-in-one systems. Check out the products from Echo 360, Cisco, Tegrity, Panopto Focus, Camtasia Relay, Mediasite, Cattura, MediaCAST, Matterhorn, Crestron and more.
TechDecisions Guide to 16 Interactive Whiteboards Everything you need to know about interactive whiteboards to make a purchasing decisions. Interactive whiteboards are one of the most popular presentation tools on the market. Users can project images from their computer onto the board for an interactive touch experience. Check out 16 products from Polyvision, Smart, Promethean, Mimio, Panasonic, TeamBoard, Qomo HiteVision, Luidia, eInstruction, Plus Vision Corps, AHA, Numonics, Intech and more.
TechDecisions Guide to 12 Business Projectors and Important Considerations Prior to Purchase For the best projector for your business, pay close attention to lumens, sound capability, beaming slides both backward and forward and support for multiple inputs. Check out these projectors from Hitachi, InFocus, Mitsubishi, BenQ, Canon, Casio, Dell, NEC, and Panasonic
Gefen ToolBox Extender for HDMI Boasts Economical Pricing The newest extender uses HDBaseT technology with Power Over Line.
Getting A/V and Control Technology Buy-In New A/V and control technology comes at a cost and sometimes it falls to you to convince the executives they need to invest. Here are some suggestions for how to do that.
Gefen HD KVM ELR Can Transmit HDMI Up to 330 Feet The company’s next-generation extender uses a single Cat5 cable.
A Fall Harvest of Standards and Protocols Light, sound, heat, video and other systems all speak their own language. Here’s a guide to help your own communication with your systems integrator.
Gefen Communications Showcases Lineup Gefen is showcasing is newest products at the 2012 WFX show. The products demoed include the two new 8x8 Matrixes for HDMI, wireless for HDMI extenders, low-cost HDBaseT extenders, and a 4x1 HD switcher with audio amplifier.