TechDecisions Guide to 6 Game Changing, Affordable Multi-format Video Switchers This guide shows a selection of affordable multi-format video switchers with universal input capability and flexibility needed to handle just about every conceivable format, and also produce outputs to meet almost any display or projection device’s requirements, has become available for well under $10,000. In fact Roland's V40HD lists for $4,495. Each will help you make showing any presentation format possible and at a very low cost compared to even last year.
TechDecisions Guide to 37 Large-venue High-brightness Projection Systems Frederick J. Ampel discusses how best to choose large-venue high-brightness projectors. He also illuminates on the history of the projector. The evolution of large image projection has now reached an unprecedented level of capability, image quality and brightness. Lumen levels near and above 30-40K are now feasible and you can pretty much find a product to meet any size screen and brightness level you could possibly imagine.
Panasonic PT-DZ13K Projector Series Delivers 12,000 Lumens Three of the four new 3-chip DLP projectors also include active 3D technology.
NAB Attracts Record Attendance as Vendors Showcase the Latest in Broadcasting Technology The show covered everything from the latest in audio to video streaming.
The Cathedral of Faith Moves Its Message Higher With HD The Cathedral of Faith tapped Spectaveris to help it with its A/V upgrade. The churches goal is to provide leading technology to keep pace with the technology its parishioners use. To do this the church recently upgraded to HD. They now have five Hitachi SK-HD1000-TX1 production cameras and use a FOR-A’s HVS-350HS switcher to go with two control panels and two multi-viewers.
DSE 2013 - Video Wall Lineup That Pushes All of the Boundaries DSE 2013 featured many video walls that are coming down in price making them an option for any facility looking to deliver a huge impact with digital signage messaging -- from higher education and corporate campuses to health care, to hotels, casinos and restaurants. LED backlighting LCD technology is being used to increase power efficiency. Check out video wall displays shown at the Digital Signage Expo 2013: LG, NEC, ViewSonic, Samsung, NanoLumens, Panasonic, Philips, Planar, Christie Digital, DynaScan, Sharp and Mitsubishi
Digital Signage Expo Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Sets New Records Chris Gibbs, President of Digital Signage Expo opened the first day of the 2013 show with a press conference commemorating its 10th anniversary and celebrating its largest show with 211 exhibitors and 69,000 square-feet of floor space. Every major display manufacturer of digital signage was represented from LG, Sony, Samsung, Sharp, NEC, Planar, Panasonic, NanoLumens, AVI-SPL, Christie Digital, Mitsubishi as well as big names such as Intel, Cisco and many content providers.
Making Sound Work in an Historic Church Structure Historic churches present challenges to any new sound retrofit. But the hard-surfaced, parallel walls of the Alexandria First Presbyterian Church’s main sanctuary, which was built in 1843, was a particularly tough job. With a Community Sound’s ENTASYS system and help from Blackwood, NJ-based JD Sound and Video, the Word rang true in the 200-seat church.
Panasonic Ditches the Lamp on Solid Shine Projectors The new line of 1080p lamp-free projectors includes Digital Link technology.
5 Must Have Mobile Apps to Control Your Projector Take care of everything from projector control to content management with this collection of projector control apps. Check out apps from developers such as IIX Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Corporation.
ISE 2013 Presents the Cutting Edge in Audio, Video and Control Products In beautiful Amsterdam ISE 2013 brings together companies from far and wide. Alcons Audio, Control4, Crestron, Dataton, Epson, Gefen, Listen Technologies, Magenta Research, Panasonic, Projectiondesign, Shure and ZeeVee are just some of the vendors who will be at the show.
The Growth of Satellite Churches is Leading to a Change A/V Strategy The Mountain Springs Church plans on growing the number of satellite locations in the next few decades but it is already developing an A/V installation and upgrade policy. Most recently, the church purchased three DiGiCo SD series digital mix consoles and uses a Panasonic PTW6300 6000 ANSI projector at their two locations. They also use Black Magic Design video switchers and ProPresenter projection systems. Sight and Sound Technologies did both installations.
The Growth of Satellite Churches is Changing Their A/V Strategy The Mountain Springs Church plans on growing the number of satellite locations in the next few decades and it is already developing an A/V installation and upgrade policy. Most recently, the church purchased three DiGiCo SD series digital mix consoles and uses a Panasonic PTW6300 6000 ANSI projector at their two locations. They also use Black Magic Design video switchers and ProPresenter projection systems. Sight and Sound Technologies did both installations.
CES 2013: The Buzz - 4K Displays, 3D Video Wall, Multi-touch and a Lot More The buzz at CES 2013 is ultra high-definition, 4K (UHD) all the way from tablets, digital signage, projectors and flat panel displays! LG is showing the World's Largest 3D Video Wall. We highlight some of the new products and technology announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show that will have an impact on corporate, hospitality, K-12, higher education, health care and houses of worship facilities. From tablets to displays, switchers and automation systems.
Slow and Steady Approach Takes One Church to the Lead The Heights Church is looking a decade into the future with its A/V plan. The good news is that goals are being reached and a dream A/V system is being built.