After celebrating 15 years lighting My Morning Jacket (MMJ) – including seven design cycles – any LD could be forgiven for running out of fresh ideas.
But not Marc Janowitz, who recently started using GLP’s innovative KNV Dots – the latest in a long history of discovering solutions within the German company’s fast-evolving LED inventory.
Visix, Inc. has released version 1.55 of their AxisTV Signage Suite software. This latest update gives administrators extensive visibility, tracking and reporting options for their digital signage messages, playlists and users. The new release also provides an updated web browser widget to enhance compatibility with modern webpages.
With the new analytics feature, clients using both cloud and on-premise content management systems can enable tracking and reporting for five areas: Message Playback, Message Approval, Playlist Activity, Content Submission and User Activity. Activation is a simple checkbox, and users can set the number of days to retain data, run reports by date range, choose and rearrange columns within reports; and sort, filter, group and funnel report data with conditional logic.
The return of live events to the world after a slow two years is something worth celebrating, and DPA Microphones is doing just that with the launch of its “We Love Live” campaign. Over the next few months, the brand will focus on helping artists and venues jumpstart their entrance back into live performance. In recognition of this initiative, the company has launched its “Sharing is Caring” social media competition, which is now live on DPA Microphones’ Facebook and Instagram pages.
Sharing is the name of the game, which is why entry to the “Sharing is Caring” competition is as simple as tagging a friend with whom you would like to share pristine DPA microphones. Entrants have until April 8 to tag a friend in the comments section of the competition announcement posts. Two lucky pairs will be chosen, one pair from Facebook and one pair from Instagram, with both the entrant and their tagged friend winning DPA gear of their choice, worth up to €750 each.
Perceptions of FOR-A as an established broadcast hardware vendor are set to transform at this year’s NAB convention. From SDI to all flavors of IP, FOR-A will unveil several, unique technology breakthroughs this year. FOR-A’s innovative, software-defined design architecture enables the most precise conversion and synchronization for video, audio and data communication via SDI or IP in a variety of applications.
In response to customers’ needs for a total solution, FOR-A Corporation has created a complete ecosystem that addresses content creators making the transition from SDI to 12G/4K to all flavors of IP. With a combination of new and expanded partnerships and an emphasis on software-defined advances, FOR-A now offers IP-based contribution and distribution solutions with ultra-low latency, precision synchronization and an IP-to-SDI Gateway multi-purpose processing engine for conversion and migration toward cloud-based services.
C2G is providing AV integrators with an in-depth look at the challenges of extending HDMI connectivity beyond its 15-meter passive connectivity limitation in its latest white paper “Ghost in the HDMI Machine,” written by Legrand’s AV Technology Evangelist Joseph D. Cornwall, CTS-D/I. Available for download here, the white paper dives into why this high-bandwidth connection is sensitive to a number of issues arising from manufacturing decisions and installation environmental conditions and how integrators can ensure dependable operation of client’s media solutions.
“HDMI is both the single most significant connection — and challenge — of 21st century AV design,” said Cornwall. “While we’ve certainly come a long way since the inception of this technology, there are still times when a well-done installation mysteriously runs aground. At that moment, it’s often difficult to pinpoint the source of the problem. That may lead to some intensive hours spent troubleshooting and ordering equipment. This white paper is the result of our intensive research and analysis and exposes what lies at the heart of many HDMI extension problems — proper application of power. Our goal is to help integrators anticipate, avoid, and address HDMI issues efficiently and effectively.”
Leading control and automation manufacturer RTI is partnering with SoundMachine, the premier music subscription service for business, to provide integrators installing the RTI Music streaming audio system with recurring monthly revenue options featuring SoundMachine’s fully licensed, cloud-based music service for businesses. Together as a service, this solution enables RTI dealers to offer and monetize fully licensed music services (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SOCAN, RE-SOUND and Global Music Rights) in restaurants, bars, hotels, and other commercial applications.
“Music is an integral part of the business atmosphere, engaging customers in a meaningful way and encouraging repeat visits,” said Neal Ellsworth, RTI Director of Product Management. “The RTI Music integration with SoundMachine makes it easy for integrators to create memorable customer experiences with a trusted, cloud-based licensed music service and then participate in the ongoing revenue stream.”
When lighting designer Henning Schletter received a commission to develop a light art installation in a former study room of the Bauhaus building in Dessau, he didn’t have to think twice. As part of the Bauhaus Festival 2021, an interactive installation was created in which the building’s vertically opening windows, in combination with FUSION Exo Beam spotlights from GLP, sparked a light spectacle with contemporary relevance.
“For someone who is very interested in design himself, the Bauhaus is the Holy Grail,” says Schletter, who specializes in the theatre and installation sectors, as well as light art and video, and Berlin Fashion Week. “The Bauhaus was a breeding ground for everything that involves us today in terms of modern design. It was really great to be able to work in these ‘sacred halls’ for once.”
FOR-A Company Limited today announced the passing of the company’s founder and representative director, Mr. Keizo Kiyohara. Mr. Kiyohara died on March 7th. He was 88 years old.
Mr. Kiyohara established FOR-A Co. Ltd. in 1971. Three years later, he started FOR-A Corporation of America in California. FOR-A, the Japanese company name, means “A Partnership that Grows Together.” The name was given by Mr. Kiyohara because he believed that with the solutions developed by the company, there was true value in its meaning.
The cavlo trade show announced today that it will hold a “Food for Thought” discussion panel during its May 11th event in Nashville. The discussion panel is produced in conjunction with HETMA, and breakfast sponsored by Starin Marketing. The discussion panel named “IoT, The Cloud and Virtual Meeting Spaces: Is Anyone Ever Coming Back to Campus?” will feature a chat about the future of virtual meeting and learning spaces. This discussion will be moderated by Chris Neto of Starin Marketing and feature prominent panelists from the Higher Education sector.
“HETMA is excited to partner with cavlo as a discussion panel sponsor for the upcoming show in Nashville, TN on May 11th,” says BC Hatchett, M.A.Ed., Associate Director for Classroom Technology at Vanderbilt University. “It is always fantastic to engage with industry professionals on how we can work together to meet the dynamic needs of the higher education vertical. With the chaotic environment we all find ourselves in these days communication and collaboration are vital, and cavlo is meeting this challenge by bringing together a wide range of stakeholders so that we can meet this challenge head on. Thank you to cavlo for inviting HETMA to play a role in this event!”
JVC Professional Video, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, will feature its CONNECTED CAM™ remote production solutions at the 2022 NAB Show (Wynn Hotel Suites). Being shown in-person for the first time are the brand’s new KY-PZ400N 4K PTZ and KY-PZ200/N HD PTZ cameras, along with the popular GY-HC500 4K handheld camcorder and GY-HC900 2/3-inch ENG/studio camera. JVC General Manager of Engineering Edgar Shane will showcase these solutions at JVC’s exclusive NAB suite in the Wynn Hotel — Fairway Villa, where he will also provide on-site remote production demonstrations.
“After a much-anticipated three years, we are excited to once again join our industry colleagues at the NAB Show,” says Shane. “We look forward to showcasing our latest cameras, including our PTZ, 500 Series and 900 Series CONNECTED CAMs. These acquisition solutions fit perfectly into any workflow and are designed for streamlined and efficient REMI applications.”
