IHSE USA to Feature Latest KVM Solutions and Live eSports Demo at 2022 NAB Show

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IHSE USA today announced that it will be showcasing its latest KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) solutions in Booth N6913 at the 2022 NAB Show, taking place April 23-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To meet the demand for high-resolution video and fast switching in the broadcast and eSports industries, the company will be highlighting its Draco MultiView 4K60 and tera flex matrix switch. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to see the company’s Draco ultra 240 series of high-frame-rate extenders in action as two professional eSports athletes go head-to-head playing the latest multiplayer games in a miniature tournament. The contest will also be broadcast live at https://www.twitch.tv/ihsedraco.

“KVM systems are workflow staples in broadcast studios and in-venue presentations for eSports tournaments, both of which are demanding applications requiring the distribution of video content at the highest possible resolution and with no latency or video artifacts,” said Dan Holland, sales and product marketing at IHSE USA. “Our Draco MultiView 4K60, tera flex matrix switch, and vario DisplayPort extender are up to the task, ensuring that content is transmitted in pristine quality while delivering extremely fast switching for increased efficiency. Combined with our miniature eSports tournament, it’s going to be an amazing show, and we can’t wait to see everybody there in-person again.”

Meyer Sound Applauds Adoption of New AES75 Standard for Loudspeaker Measurement

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Meyer Sound welcomes the adoption and publication of AES75-2022, “AES Standard for Acoustics: Measuring loudspeaker maximum linear sound levels using noise.” The company recognizes that the new standard, which includes the M-Noise test signal and an independently verifiable test procedure, marks a long-awaited breakthrough in the analysis and objective comparison of loudspeaker output levels.

“Having a common and clearly defined test procedure coupled with a test signal that reflects real-world applications is of enormous benefit to audio professionals,” says John Meyer, president and CEO of Meyer Sound. “It not only allows users to verify the performance limits of their current systems, but also lets them make meaningful, apples-to-apples comparisons of published data for different loudspeakers.”

RTI Taps Northamber and Indigo to Expand UK Distribution With a Focus on Commercial

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Expanding its U.K. footprint, leading control and automation manufacturer RTI today announced that it has named two additional distributors — Northamber and Indigo Distribution — as RTI partners for the U.K. market, adding commercial strength to complement its existing distribution partnerships with Invision and Pulse Cinemas.

Based in Chessington, Surrey, U.K., Northamber is the longest established trade-only distributor of IT equipment in the U.K., with a 40-year history of providing complete technology solutions for the SME/SMB market. Headquartered in Bangor, Northern Ireland, Indigo Distribution serves integrators across the U.K., offering support to help ensure success for every project — from the design stage through to post-installation.

“We are strongly committed to the U.K. market. The commercial side of our business is growing worldwide and Northamber is an ideal partner to accelerate our office, boardroom, and collaboration business in the U.K.,” said RTI Chief Executive Joe Roberts. “And with its high-touch approach, Indigo will add to the RTI resimercial footprint throughout the country, particularly with control and AV solutions for the hospitality market. We are thrilled to be adding both Northamber and Indigo to our U.K. distribution partners.”

Riedel Increases Focus on North America With Sales Appointments of Richard Kraemer and Josh Yagjian

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Riedel Communications today announced that Richard Kraemer and Josh Yagjian have joined the company as regional sales representatives for North America. Kraemer, who is based in Toronto, will oversee sales in Canada, while Boston-based Yagjian will help cover accounts in the Northeastern region of the U.S. Both come to Riedel with an abundance of experience between them and will provide excellent service and knowledge to the company’s expanding customer base in North America. Kraemer and Yagjian will both report to Rich Zabel, vice president of sales, Americas.

“With the addition of Kraemer and Yagjian, we’re expanding our sales force to respond to the increasing needs and requests of our current customers while providing the expertise and knowledge to accommodate new customers,” said Zabel. “With impressive records of customer satisfaction, exceeding sales targets, and managing world-class accounts, Kraemer and Yagjian are a natural fit to our North American sales team, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to Riedel.”

MMJ Get Whimsical With GLP KNV Dot Starfield Galaxy

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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.

DPA Microphones Gives Back to Live Industry With New “We Love Live” Campaign

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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.

FOR-A Embarks on Next-Level Transformation with Enabling Technology for Live Production

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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 Address HDMI Extension Challenges and Solutions in New White Paper

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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.”

RTI Partners With SoundMachine to Provide Integrators With New Revenue Streams From Business Music Service

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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.”

GLP FUSION Exo Beam Creates ‘Reflection’ in the Bauhaus

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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.”