March 2016
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ISE 2016 REVIEW
A SPECIAL DIGITAL SUPPLEMENT
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A look back at ISE 2016 CONTENTS 4 Interview Following the success of this year’s show, ISE MD Mike Blackman tells us his highlights, and looks ahead to next year and some new directions for the event
5 Vox Pops We get feedback from across the industry about how useful they found the addition of a fourth day to ISE this year
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asn’t ISE 2016 something rather special? The first show to run four days, the first to feature a special programme of events on the final day – and, once again, it set a record attendance, in this case 65,600. To mark, and look back on, the latest edition of the world’s biggest AV and systems integration event, we’ve created this special digital supplement. There are two main reasons for this publication, and this format. First, it enables us to cover the major product launches, technology trends and professional development sessions at the show in greater depth than we could within the pages of Installation magazine. Second, the digital format enables us to embed videos from selected suppliers, bringing a whole new level of engagement that you can’t get from the printed page. Whether or not you visited Amsterdam last month, I hope you enjoy reading (and watching?) this supplement. It won’t be many months before ISE 2017 appears on the horizon... Paddy Baker Editor, Installation pbaker@nbmedia.com © NewBay Media 2016. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior permission of the copyright owners.
6 Seminars We present our pick of the seminars, conferences and theatre sessions, with this year’s programme offering a wider selection of professional development sessions from trade bodies and manufacturers
10 Displays and signage There was more consideration given to performance in high ambient light levels for displays and more configuration flexibility in signage applications
12 Projection Projector manufacturers placed a greater emphasis on solid-state illumination this year, with a number of companies claiming world firsts
14 Signal management and connectivity Many companies unveiled new products with a focus on handling 4K signals more easily
16 Collaboration There was a greater emphasis on collaboration technology at this year’s show with group working a trend – both within the meeting room and beyond it
18 Audio The momentum behind audio networking increased, especially within the Dante camp; but there were launches right across the pro-audio space
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INTERVIEW: MIKE BLACKMAN, ISE
‘It’s rather like pushing a truck’ For ISE organiser Integrated Systems Events, it’s time to build on the successes of 2016 in preparation for 2017. Paddy Baker spoke to ISE managing director Mike Blackman about the high points of last month’s show and some new directions for next year Was ISE 2016 everything you hoped it would be? Yes. One of our goals was to increase the attendance, which we did – 10%. Another was to make the fourth day, which we had for the first time, successful, which it was from our point of view, and exhibitors have told us the same. On the Thursday night, three exhibitors said to me that just because of the increased results of Thursday, Friday had already been worthwhile. And then, to boot, Friday was quite a successful day.
Do you think that Friday attendance is something that people will get more used to as the years go by?
‘‘The more successful InfoComm is, the more successful we become’’
Have you been able to glean any other revealing insights from the attendance data? We’re still analysing that data – there’s a lot to go through, and we do a post-show questionnaire to qualify some of it. So far we’ve seen that the quality of attendance has still been high, and the results look very good.
Definitely. Our experience so far has been that every time we’ve done something new at ISE, it’s taken two years – it doesn’t really come into big effect until the second year. We think that the Friday was a good success anyway, so it will only get better. With the result we’ve had so far, we’re off to a very good start.
I guess you don’t have a lot of time to decide about changes for the 2017 show. There are a lot of things that we have to analyse and start the buildup to right now. There are quite a few things we can still decide on later, but there are also quite a
few others which, to make them happen… it’s rather like pushing a truck. You have to get started somewhere, and it’s slow. But as it starts to move, it gathers momentum. One surprise was the big increase in re-booking compared with last year’s show. We’ve had to take on additional space – so next year you’ll see for the first time ISE having a temporary pavilion. If we calculate based on the size of the 2016 show, the 2017 show has already been rebooked at 102%. Now with the additional space, we’ve filled about 97% of that capacity at the moment.
When is the new permanent hall at the RAI going to be finished? The new permanent hall will be finished in September and we’ll have it for the February show in 2017. In addition we’ll have the new temporary pavilion in the Congress Square – that’s in the middle [of the RAI]. So those will be two additional
spaces that you’ll see that weren’t there this year.
That’s positioned differently from IBC, isn’t it? They have a temporary pavilion at the front of the RAI. IBC have one in the middle as well, but the one at the front we can’t get next year, because it has to be planned. As you can imagine, there’s construction time and dismantling time and when a building like that is constructed at the front, it blocks everything else that’s going on; so the shows that are before and after us would be affected. We need to tell the RAI now for 2018; for 2017, they can’t put it into their plans. But we’ll certainly have it for 2018.
What else can you tell me at this stage about ISE 2017? The Elicium, which has always been our development hall, has housed Smart Building for the last couple of years that; because it’s grown, that will move into the
INTERVIEW AND VOX POPS
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new structure, and you’ll see a dedicated education section in the Elicium next year. We’ve seen more and more companies participating at ISE that are focused on products and solutions for the education market, and we’ve always had buyers from the education sector coming to ISE. Now they’ve got somewhere where
a few more IT press to attend the show for the first time, people who didn’t even know we existed. And it was interesting to hear their views and for them to see us as not just a part of IT. What’s very clear is that the AV industry wants to see the IT decision-makers, and feels that they need to come to shows like
they can start their journey in the whole show. Obviously there will also be companies in other parts of the exhibition whose products aren’t focused solely on the education sector. The Drone Pavilion was very successful at ISE this year. It was extremely popular – with the flying demonstrations, plus the whole journey showing end-to end, how you can integrate a drone into an AV solution. The Friday keynote was very successful – I think the hall was almost completely full. It went down extremely well, and I think you’ll see us continue with this concept of doing a keynote on the last day, during show hours. Previously we’ve done it the day before the show, but a lot of people don’t come in then; this year we found more people and more interest – and it was the first time we went for a really high-level keynote. So at this stage that’s what we’re looking to do in the future, and we’re just trying to decide who we’re going to get for next year.
ISE to find out about the products, services and solutions that are there.
And the whole AV-IT theme – is that likely to be repeated or developed for ISE 2017? I think so. It’s a whole campaign for the AV industry to get its head above the water and show the IT people, firstly, we are reaching C-level executives within the corporate sector; and that AV isn’t a part of IT, it’s something separate, but it’s closely aligned now because so many AV products are reliant on IP connections and communication. And that’s not just a one-off hit – it’s something we have to continue. I think we gained some traction there – I can’t give you the numbers as I don’t have them yet – but we managed to get quite
So, even before the show opened, ISE was officially the biggest AV and systems integration show in the world – and you’ve just grown 10%, so presumably that’s fairly secure… Yes it is! InfoComm is a very successful event – it’s our sister show, and having two such major events six months apart provides a great platform for everyone in the AV industry worldwide to see on a regular basis what’s new in the market and what’s going on. We work very closely hand in hand – it’s nice to work with my colleagues at InfoComm – and there’s always a little bit of internal rivalry, so we’re pleased to be able to take this crown for a change. I’m sure InfoComm and Dan Goldstein [senior VP marcoms, formerly with ISE] will be doing their best to drive the attendance at InfoComm – and it helps us as well. The more successful InfoComm is, the more successful we become. We wouldn’t be where we are in terms of reaching that audience if it wasn’t for InfoComm – and the same goes for CEDIA as well.
Do you mean InfoComm the organisation or the show, or both? Both, actually. InfoComm gains membership, CEDIA gains membership, the drive on education and awareness in the industry gets stronger. But when the InfoComm show gets stronger, when they attract new exhibitors, it helps us to leverage those exhibitors to look at the European market and come to us as well – so that’s the gain. www.iseurope.org
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Did the extra day at ISE 2016 pay off for your company?
We believe Friday became the new Thursday… Where we noticed that Thursday was a low day last year, there seemed to be a more equal spread over the first three days. From an exhibitor point of view, it would have been better to have the same increase in traffic and high quality visits on our booth on three days, rather than adding an extra show day, which is always a big investment for an exhibitor. Piet Candeel Senior VP, Barco We were very much in support of the FRDY@ISE programme to help drive interest and attract visitors to the show on the fourth day. Our competition winner was drawn by ISE’s Mike Blackman on the Friday morning and meetings were scheduled with customers both on and off the stand throughout the day. The fourth day gave our team the chance to explore the other halls and catch up with people after the mayhem of the first three days. Gordon Dutch Managing director, Peerless-AV EMEA We saw that the fourth day was far below the other three days with respect to visitors and number of registered leads. However the fourth day was new and this day can ‘grow’ in the coming years and could pay off in the future for us if more and relevant visitors can be welcomed in our booth. There is a task for the ISE organisation to increase promotion for events and activities on this fourth day. Marijke Staes Marketing communications, Bosch Security Systems Four days seemed a bit long for us as vendors, with a noticeable dropoff in attendees on the last day. Bryce Button Product marketing manager, AJA Video Systems
I feel that we got benefits from this change. Despite much more efforts in terms of company’s investments, we had the opportunity to meet more partners and potential customers, and hence to deliver more information to help our target audiences understand the benefits they can achieve by using – and integrating – technologies on board our amplifier platforms. Reflecting the most significant development in the pro audio landscape, which is the increasing importance in the AV integration market of high quality audio, I also believe that the move to a four-day show can contribute to spread in-depth knowledge regarding to the integration of audio among the other elements. Francesco Fanicchi Brand and communication director, Powersoft Not really. Friday felt like an overdue use of resources versus very little actual traffic on the stand. The M2D event on Friday was the high point of the day, but unfortunately it was hard to get information on it, the time allocated for it could have been longer, and the turnout wasn’t great (I assume it was also due to people taking off on Thursday already). Tytti Pohjola Communications director, Picturall Yes, although Friday was a much quieter day, which gave us a chance to spend more time with visitors at the end of the show. We were delighted with the four-day format, which allowed us to spend more time with our members. We found the extra day extremely useful, as it gave us the time to head out on the show floor to engage with the exhibitors and talk to companies that we don’t get to see regularly. Sue Harrison Business development manager, Bose
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SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, AND THEATRE SESSIONS
Brain food
This year’s ISE saw a greater choice of professional development sessions than ever. As well as the four main conferences returning for 2016, there was also a wider than ever selection of seminars from InfoComm, CEDIA and show exhibitors, as well as an Opening Panel and a Closing Keynote. Here’s our pick of them
How sensors and ubiquitous video will change our world
WIRED UK’s David Rowan moderated a discussion panel comprising industry experts
Smart home market to grow and consolidate
Tenger: ‘The smart home is not about gadgets in the home, but the convenience it will bring’
The interplay of AV and IT, a key theme of ISE 2016, was explored in depth by the Opening Panel. The Internet of Things and the rapid sensorisation of buildings, objects and infrastructure were highlighted as areas where significant progress is being made. Leading business and technology experts were quizzed and shared insight into
moment of two worlds colliding – the sensorised connected world with the storytelling tools of AV. This represents a big moment of potential growth for a lot of people’s businesses here at ISE.” Rowan cited drones, selfdriving cars, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and emotion-detecting technology as examples of a connected world where everything is online.
The closing keynote at the Smart Building Conference contained the prediction that within the next decade and a half, many people will be living in smart homes, but many providers are not prepared for this revolution. That was the conclusion of Daniela Tenger, researcher at Swiss-based think-thank Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI), in her presentation, ‘Smart Home 2030:
the technology and not the services it will bring. “The smart home is not about gadgets in the home, but the convenience it will bring in how we build and live. It’s a bigger picture.” Market fragmentation is also causing some complacency. “Providers see that today’s smart home market is flooded with gadgets, but nobody knows what is good. We will see integration
how AV and IT share today’s voice/video/data networks. The inescapable conclusion was that as IP touches the very fabric of installation from smart buildings and mobile video to unified communications and collaboration, the opportunities and challenges are exciting, wildly diverse and demand even greater pan-industry cooperation. “IP has proven to be the ‘Great Unifier’, bringing together many diverse industries onto the network,” said David Rowan, editor-in-chief of WIRED UK, who moderated the discussion. “We are also witnessing an exciting
“There is no offline any more,” he declared. “We have video from every dashcam, sensors falling in price and computing which is essentially becoming free. This is just the beginning and it’s about to hit AV.” He added: “ In a world where screens are ubiquitous it will change our behaviour and change the way people expect to receive AV content. We have not yet worked out what will work and what will not, but we do know that this is where engagement is, and the AV and IT industry have to be where people are.”
How digitisation is changing the way we build and live’. Last year, GDI talked to Swiss architects, electricians and real-estate professionals, about the smart home, as well as researching market trends – and it believes its findings apply to European markets generally. “We found that although providers were aware of the smart home, they did not see it as a disruptive technology – there was a gap between what is possible and what people think will happen,” said Tenger. This is partly because the smart home debate has tended to be about
happening in the market, so consumers won’t have to handle tons of apps.” Tenger sees the smart home market consolidating into five or six major players, such as Apple and Google. Three things will drive the smart home market: “Safety, especially for Europe’s ageing population. Smart homes will enable older people to live on their own. It will also help us live a greener lifestyle, with energy saving. It will also make our lives more convenient. Imagine a smart lock that lets the postman deliver a parcel when you’re not at home. This will be the reality for future generations.”
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Capital Summit joins buyers and sellers Described by moderator John Stiernberg of Stiernberg Consulting as “a forum for both buyers and sellers,” the second ISE Capital Summit brought together AV manufacturers, distributors and technology developers with strategic investors and private equity funds. First up for discussion was the market itself and the impact of socioeconomic conditions and changes in technology. A panel of investors – with representatives from Barco, Audioprof and Harman as well as institutional investors – was asked about the business and technical trends they see in the next few years, and how their investment strategies might be affected. The stereotypical image of institutional investors was not correct, said Stiernberg: “So many of the entrepreneurs in the
The sterotypical image of institutional investors is not correct, said moderatorJohn Stiernberg (at left-hand podium)
audience today are small to medium private companies who think that all the investors are looking for are public companies, or the opportunity to invest early and go quickly to an IPO. But it’s not true. We want to break that myth.” He also noted that the large number of private companies in the AV industry means it is not strongly tied to stock markets:
“While stock market index values like the Dow Jones or the London Stock Exchange are interesting to note, they don’t really have as much impact on how investors make decisions in AV as they would in other industries where there are far more public companies.” Moving on, the panellists shared ‘war stories’ of their experiences of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
– what deals and transactions went well and why, and which did not – and gave advice on how the latter could be avoided. Finally, the third section of the discussion offered advice for entrepreneurs: the panellists gave tips for pitching or presenting to a well qualified investor, as well as some do’s and dont’s for the world of investment capital and M&A.
BYOD security concerns AES67 benefits expounded The seminar ‘InfoComm for Higher Education: What’s Working Now’, looked at the growth of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomenon. Allowing students to plug their personal device into an institution’s network has
BYOD and the collaborative learning classroom was the theme of the talk by Mike Shaw, northern business manager at Kramer Electronics: “Every student has a mobile device and we can’t ignore that resource,” he said; “we
The Media Networking Alliance (MNA) – an association of companies (including Walt Disney and the BBC) promoting AES67– hosted an open-panel discussion on the interoperability standard’s impact on the industry. The
will have a better selection of competing products to deliver the services they want. It will also bring better security for their investment.” Bob Abraham of Shure said: “It’s going to greatly reduce the
security implications, and many universities have IT systems with weak security, said Paul Zielie, manager of enterprise solutions at Harman: “The biggest threat they face is vandalism, with intruders messing up their systems,” he said. “Universities need to ask: ‘What are we trying to protect; who are we trying to protect ourselves from − and how much are we willing to spend?’” Protection includes using passwords, firewalls and encryption, and having conversations with integrators and system designers about security, added Zielie.
need to embrace it and use it in some way.” Today’s students are used to a 24/7 learning culture, and learning through sharing and collaboration, added Shaw: “The collaborative classroom is about student-focused group learning. It means that lecturers become more like conductors or directors of learning, rather than talking at the students.” Network managers are often wary about BYOD, said Shaw. “They talk about the need to protect their network, but it’s not their network; it belongs to all of us, and it’s their job to make it happen.”
panel included members from Shure, Archwave, QSC, Yamaha, Bosch, Genelec and Merging Technologies. Moderating the discussion was Rich Zwiebel, MNA chairman. “I think AES67 will have a significant impact on the industry,” he said. “People often say to me, ‘What network are you using?’ and I say, ‘Don’t think about the networks, but the product and what you want to achieve.’ AES67 makes this much easier to do.” Aki Mäkivirta of Genelec said end users will reap many benefits from the new standard: “It’s going to add flexibility for clients. They
cables you need and the amount of copper that you have to run to connect these systems.” Ethan Wetzell from Bosch Communications Systems added: “AES67 offers the possibility to sell a product on its technical merits and features, rather than the language it speaks. AES67 is unifying technology that gives users freedom of choice and doesn’t lock them into systems.” “We’ve got companies of all sizes and from many different sectors coming together for AES67, because they care about this market and want it to work,” said Zwiebel.
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Cheap as chips
Kaku: ‘In the future, you will blink, and be online’
FIR and myths at Audio Forum
L-R: Donati Maschi and Guido Diamanti
In the Closing Keynote, physicist and futurist Dr Michio Kaku gave a vision of the future that, while very different from today’s world, is based on developments that already exist in early forms. The emergence of chips that cost about a penny, possibly as early as 2020, will lead the way to a world where the intelligence, and by extension the internet will be “everywhere and nowhere” – in the same way that electricity is ubiquitous today. The internet can already be delivered onto glasses, more powerful than Google Glass, that can recognise faces, he declared. “In the future, when you meet
knowledge of who’s cheating you, what the profit margin is, who has the best product – simply by blinking.” While this kind of augmented reality may sound like science fiction, it already exists in the US military in the form of its Land Warrior eyepiece: “You put it on your glasses or your helmet, you flick it over and boom! You’re online – you see the internet of the battlefield.” Dr Kaku believes that autostereoscopic 3D lenticular TV will be available within five years. Looking further ahead, our living rooms will have intelligent wallpaper, made from bendable plastic screens. This technology, combined
somebody, you’ll see a biography next to their image, and if they speak to you in Chinese, it’ll translate the Chinese into English giving you subtitles as they speak.” In the next 10 or 20 years, we will be living with augmented reality, where important contextual information will be delivered via glasses, eyepieces or contact lenses. “In the future, you will blink, and be online. Who [will be] the first people to buy internet contact lenses? College students taking final examinations!” This technology will also lead to “perfect capitalism” – where there is full knowledge of supply and demand: “You will have infinite
with expert systems, will also revolutionise medical care. If you wake up in the small hours with a pain in your chest, you’ll be able to speak to “Robo-Doc” via your wallpaper, he said: “Robo-Doc is artificially intelligent, looks human, accesses the entire database of the internet and gives you sound medical advice almost for free.” Further ahead, he said, memories, feelings and emotions – can be encoded, stored or uploaded directly to the brain. “One day, perhaps, your greatgreat-great-great-grandkids will go to the library and talk to you – because your memories are encoded on a chip.”
The one-day Audio Forum was introduced and moderated by pro audio system designer Guido Diamanti, who also delivered a presentation on electroacoustic problems and solutions for line arrays. “With the possibility to implement FIR filters in the processors of the system, [the line array] increases the ability to model the emission of the sound more precisely,” he said. Diamanti argued that line arrays were not always the best solution for every environment − point source speakers sometimes proved to be of greater benefit − and installations had to be approached on a project-byproject basis. Daniele Mochi, project consultant for K-array, outlined the benefits of FIR filter optimisation to allow complex manipulation of the amplitude
Service, discussed passive acoustic treatment and low frequency absorption. He also offered to debunk some of the views and beliefs about acoustic treatment he has encountered during his studio design career. Panels or tube-traps aren’t enough to make for a good mixing room, said Masci. “To make efficient fullrange acoustic correction, a large quantity of absorption is required to handle low frequencies. The depth of premade mobile acoustic panels is simply not sufficient.” Another myth is that autocalibration is useless if the studio (or home) room already has good acoustic treatment. Not true, said Masci, as such systems work very well for fine-tuning the minimum-phase low-frequency boost, as well as helping to control reflections on the mixing desk. A related belief was rooms
and the phase of each section of a line array. With FIR optimisation, it’s possible to get full control of sound, especially in live sound reinforcement, Mochi claimed, demonstrating the benefits such technology had brought to his company’s line array products. In a discussion on small rooms, Donato Masci, an acoustic designer and consultant at Florence-based Studio Sound
don’t need acoustic treatment if the engineer or installer has an autocalibration system. Masci countered: “Autocalibration systems are not able to solve all the acoustic problems of a room, because they are not able [by themselves] to manage some of the phenomena that create the problems. This type of calibration will never replace proper acoustic treatment.”
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‘1989’ meets 2012 Willsallen: ‘Our job... should be to improve the experience of not just the audience but also the hirer’
What do Taylor Swift and the London 2012 Olympics have in common? The answer was revealed by Scott Willsallen, during the keynote presentation at the Sports Venue Technology Summit (organised by SVG Europe and RH Consulting). Willsallen is founder and director of Auditoria, a company that designs and delivers audio and communications systems for high performance venues and events like the 2012 Olympics. “Our job as consultants should be to improve the experience of not just the audience, but the hirer. Venues compete with each other and our job should be to help that stadium make more money and host events that otherwise would not be there,” said Willsallen. Many sports stadiums are trying to maximise their revenues by hosting music concerts or special events like Monster Truck Fests.
“Music events are fantastic for stadiums,” noted Willsallen, “They can be launched in a few days and gone again in a couple of days. And every single person who enters the concert has a €20 note that they want to spend on beer.” Willsallen is not impressed with many stadium audio systems: “The general approach to stadium sound is outdated and often doesn’t meet the audience expectations, because people are used to listening to good sound in a car or at home,” he commented. And the Taylor Swift connection? At the 2012 Olympics, more than 70,000 LED panels were placed among the audience, turning the area into a giant LED screen. A down-scaled version of this technology was used on Taylor Swift’s 1989 Tour, where the audience’s LED wristbands were synchronised with the music and lighting.
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Mobile and interactivity will transform signage Mobile technology and interactivity are set to transform the digital signage market. That was the message from speakers at one of the Digital Signage Summit Presents sessions, held at the Commercial Solutions Theatre on the showfloor. “Interactivity is a game-changer,” said Frederik de Wachter, strategic marketing and co-founder at DOOHapps: “if a display is interactive, it has more value; you can target better and it’s measurable. If you can measure something, you can make it better.” On a recent business trip to Munich, de Wachter found that only three of the 44 digital signage screens he saw were interactive: “There’s a huge opportunity for us. Online advertising and mobile advertising are growing – there is a huge shift to mobile.” The key to making a successful interactive digital signage system is to grab the user’s attention; make it fun and engaging; encourage users to share the experience on social media; and track your users, advised de Wachter. Digital signage content creators need to be innovative,
he added. “Don’t be scared to try out new stuff, and cooperate with others – don’t try and do everything yourself.” Jody Smith, product manager at BroadSign International, sees a natural link between digital out of home (DOOH) systems like digital signage, and mobile technology. “DOOH is the call-to-action,” he said: “it encourages interaction and pulls users towards the mobile device.” However, he warned, “Make sure mobile is not an afterthought to your campaign.” Oliver Schwede, senior analyst at invidis consulting, said: “Digital signage is not about technology; it’s about communication. The key to success is to think about your customer and what you want to achieve. Digital signage is a dynamic communication medium, so your display needs to be dynamic and updated regularly.” De Wachter: ‘There is a huge shift to mobile’
‘World’s smartest building’ gives Deloitte an Edge Delegates at the Smart Building Conference found out about what has been called “the world’s smartest building” – Deloitte’s Amsterdam headquarters, known as The Edge. Not only does the 40,000 sqm building look stunning, it is packed with technology that is transforming the lives of Deloitte’s employees. Keynote speaker Erik Ubels is products and innovation director at OVG, the company that designed and developed the Edge. “We
wanted to make a building that was sustainable, innovative and the best place to work,” he said. The Edge uses solar power for heating, cooling and powering devices like laptops, and a Philips smart LED lighting system, while two deep-water boreholes help cool and heat the building. All this has helped The Edge achieve a BREEAM sustainability score of 98.4, the highest recorded score. “Almost everything is connected to the internet – lockers, chairs, desks,
coffee machines – there are 28,000 sensors around the building. These provide us with Big Data we can use to make the building even more efficient,” said Ubels. Employees can control multiple devices and their working environment (such as the lighting) using a special app on their smartphone. The app also learns about the user, for example, the temperature they prefer for working. “The idea is for the building to help people become smarter, more effective, more productive and more
sustainable,” he added. The app can even advise employees who drive to work, on the best time to leave home, depending on traffic and weather conditions – and when they arrive, the best place to park the car. It’s all very impressive, but there is more to come, said Ubels afterwards: “We’re working with another company to develop new localisation technology that would, for example, tell you that the coffee machine was empty before you left your desk.”
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Signed and delivered ISE has always been known as an important show for the display industry, and this year was no exception
S Samsung’s stand was by far the largest of the show
amsung occupied the whole of the new Amtrium hall in the RAI. “Perhaps the biggest differentiator for Samsung in the digital signage market is the enormous breadth of our offering,” said the company’s Thijs Van Riemsdijk. The company showcased its OHD Series SMART Signage, which is designed for outdoor deployment in harsh conditions. The front-toback measurement of 90.3mm is claimed to be the smallest on the market. The OHD Series features the 2nd Generation SSSP (Samsung Smart Signage Platform), the company’s solution for integrated media playout. Sharp had a European exclusive on its stand – a preview of its 85in 8K monitor, which has been on sale in Japan since October. The display features Sharp’s IGZO technology, its broadest ever colour palette and high dynamic range imaging. Also on show was a new 80in 4K display for the retail market with extended
Common cathode LED manufacturer SiliconCore showed a 0.95mm prototype – its smallest LED pixel pitch display yet. This achieves 4K resolution at a 165in diagonal, and optimum viewing can be experienced at less than 1m. The display features 50:000:1 contrast ratio and superb colour saturation and greyscale qualities, and features brightness of 2,000 nits. Steve Scorse, VP EMEA, attributed this level of performance to the display’s new 8080 driver chip, which he said was “the highest-performing chip on the market – it’s between five and 10 times the performance of any other LED driver chip. That’s why we can do this with only 16 chips.”
colour range; and a 70in wireless BIG PAD, which can connect to up to 10 laptops or mobile devices at the same time. New from NEC was the 75in X754HB largeformat high-brightness display designed for areas with high levels of ambient light, and where the harsh environment of sunlight would affect the performance of normal displays. Navori used ISE to announce it was shipping its second-generation Android digital signage media player, the QL StiX 3500. The device provides customers with a dongle-style player featuring 16GB of content storage (upgradeable to 32GB), plus an integrated Ethernet port and WiFi networking to support network connectivity. 4K content is supported through its 16-core GPU, which enables multilayer and multi-zone content support, as well as multi-video rendering and transparency. Toshiba unveiled four display models with its new TD-E2 Series aimed at retail, hospitality
Vogel’s launched the Pro-AV Mount Advisor, an online tool that offers step-by-step guidance to help integrators design, configure and order the correct Vogel’s mounting solution for their project. Also on show was the new PFW 4000 series, which extends Vogel’s Professional’s range of wall mounts for flat LCD and plasma display. The range is said to be ideal for use in public spaces that cannot be continuously supervised and to help protect displays against theft. A sturdy locking mechanism secures the displays, while the slim design, says the company, creates a clean and elegant look that takes up a minimum of space.
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and corporate environments. Displays are available in 43in, 50in, 55in and 65in sizes with full HD resolution. Bezel width is between 12.1mm and 16.9mm depending on screen size. The TD-E2 Series models are designed for 16/7 operation and can be mounted either landscape or portrait and in configurations up to 5 x 5 for larger videowalls. Connectivity options include an embedded USB player with seven day scheduler and content can also be shared from an external USB device. Failover capability also switches content to a nominated backup input in the event of signal detection issues. Daktronics’ new range of indoor UHD LED
DISPLAYS, SIGNAGE, ACCESSORIES, SOFTWARE displays is designed for maximum image quality and minimal heat loss. Available in a 1.9mm or a 2.7mm line spacing, the panels feature rapid processing technology which enables them to operate at half the power consumption of an industry standard solution and yet still feel cool to the touch even at full brightness. Christie launched the Velvet Apex Series of HD/UHD LED tiles, with 1.2mm and 1.6mm pixel pitches. The tiles are designed for 24/7 critical viewing applications including command and control rooms, and high security surveillance monitoring – as well as corporate lobbies, museums, large-scale experiences, indoor advertising and high-end retail applications.
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Pete Egart, VP international, Daktronics with one of the company’s new cool-running indoor displays
Accessory after the fact
Software and accessories play an important role in installation businesses and projects today. Here are just a few that were on show in Amsterdam
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isitors to D-Tools’ stand could see a preview of its System Integrator 2016 software. The new release makes it faster and easier to perform key functions of an integrator’s business – estimation, system design, and project management. Moreover, it offers improvements in many functional areas including project and data management, integration with SupplyStream and QuickBooks Online, Purchase Requests, as well as significant improvements to the current Change Order capabilities. ISE 2016 saw the release of the international version of Jetbuilt’s AV proposal and estimating software. This works on either a Mac or PC, and includes a robust database of products that is constantly updated by Jetbuilt. The international version includes currency options, default tax rates by country and the ability to label the tax fields. Over 25% of Jetbuilt’s current customer
“Our dealers are now spending 15 minutes to create a proposal that used to take three to four hours,” said Paul Dexter, founder and designer of Jetbuilt. Remote-managed services provider Ihiji launched its new software as a service (SaaS) tool, Ihiji ServiceManager. Designed to help integrators, security monitoring firms, and other companies and trades make their businesses more productive and profitable, Ihiji ServiceManager gives professionals the tools they need to set up and maintain recurring revenue service plans. The new SYSAUW suspended ceiling projector system from Chief is claimed to cut install time by a third with the new design featuring an improved suspended ceiling plate, column system, mount and universal interface. “A big thing we saw is projectors are often installed twice,” said Luke Westin, product
system was demonstrated on a 5x4 videowall (2,000mm x 1,200mm) using Absen LED panels, although panel-specific adapter plates are available for various display brands. The panels were just 190mm from the wall during normal operation, popping out to a distance of
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manager. “People align the ceiling plate, hook up the projector to find the best location, and then take it apart again to cut a hole in the ceiling tile. We worked to eliminate the need for that.” Adding the RPT mount has allowed ‘Tool-Free Microzone’ adjustment, which improves the speed and accuracy of adjustment and eliminating the need for set screws. Peerless-AV previewed its new Universal Modular LED Wall Mounting System. This features a quick and easy pop-out mechanism that can be adapted to support various brands and panel sizes and its modular design enables custom installs for specific configurations. The
775mm, providing ample space for servicing and maintenance. Polish manufacturer Edbak presented two sizes of pop-out universal wall mount, the VWPOP65 (for 42-65in displays) and VWPOP95 (90-95in). Both models are designed for the easy installation of recessed multiscreen videowalls. Access and servicing are quick and safe, thanks to a simple one-touch pop-out mechanism that allows the display to extend fully out of the wall. Tool-less microadjustment enables seamless alignment of the displays and precision dedicated spacers eliminate the need for on-site calculations and measurements.
Paul Dexter, founder and designer of Jetbuilt
Edbak’s VWPOP95 90-95in pop-out universal wall mount
12 PROJECTION
Bright prospects There was a greater emphasis than ever on solid-state illumination at ISE this year
Barco’s Carl Rijsbrack with the company’s new F90 projector
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number of projector manufacturers were claiming world firsts at ISE. Designed for installation in boardrooms, auditoriums, and visitor attractions such as museums and planetariums, Barco’s F90 is the world’s smallest and lightest 4K laser phosphor projector, and offers a brightness up to 13,000 lumens. The first two models are the WUXGA F90-W13 and the 4K UHD F90-4K13. To display 4K images, the F90 series uses Texas Instruments’ pixel shifting technology and Barco’s own Single Step Processing. Christie claimed that its HS Series models are
0.85in (WXDA resolution) DLP technology. The new units, which deliver a contrast ratio of 20,000:1, are claimed to set standards in terms of environmental compatibility, cost-efficiency and maintenance requirements, consuming up to 40% less electricity than projectors with conventional mercury lamps. The Advanced series is also compatible with control systems from AMX, Crestron, Extron and SP Controls. Digital Projection’s E-Vision 8500 Laser projector made its European debut at ISE 2016. Following on from the 3-chip DLP technology, laser-based HIGHLite Laser, the new platform
the quietest 10,000+ lumens laser phosphor projectors on the market, and also the world’s brightest single-chip DLP laser phosphor models. Their BoldColor Technology is also said to “achieve colours never seen before on a 1DLP projector”. The first two models are the D12HD-HS (HD resolution) and D12WU-HS (WUXGA). They are designed for installation within corporations, hotels, public spaces, and entertainment venues. Colour matching and blending, warping and stacking software are built in, and the HS Series also offers a six lens suite covering 0.84:1 up to 7.2:1; GSDI and DVI loopthrough connections so signals can be daisy-chained without external boxes; and optional fog filters. Meanwhile Casio launched its Advanced series of laser/LED hybrid projectors, based on either 1-chip 0.55in (XGA resolution) or 1-chip
uses single chip DLP technology to deliver 8,000 lumens at a resolution of 1920 x 1200. Suited to a diverse range of professional venues, the projector supports image edge blending as standard, along with geometric warp correction. HDBaseT, DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI provide the necessary connectivity. The projector can also utilise Digital Projection’s new ultra short throw (0.38:1) lens, making it appropriate for vertical markets such as visitor attractions and museums. The new UST lens – which can create an image width between 2.1m and 7.5m to offer flexibility of projector positioning – is also supported by the majority of the other E-Vision projectors in the range. Optoma used ISE to showcase the world’s first 4K HLD projector in a clear casing, enabling visitors to see the internal components as well as the image quality. Another eye-catching
feature of the stand was the use of projection to create retail displays that would not be possible with flat panels. Projection Artworks showed off its Display Mapper software that applies animated content onto and around products. Virtual popcorn spilled out and down the stand and a watch came alive with geometric lines marching across its face. Fidelidy Vision made its international debut on the Stewart Filmscreen stand. The LED image enhancement system is said to eliminate moiré and diffuse onscreen images to deliver a more cinematic look. The screen is completely scalable in seamless sizes up to 40ft x 90ft and is designed to be custom-engineered for a range of applications such as digital signage and architectural installations. dnp’s new 100in LaserPanel display offers high contrast images at approximately half the cost (by area) of LED-backlit LCD screens. The LaserPanel package combines optical screen technology with an ultra short throw laser projector. The display can be wall mounted with the projector above or below the screen. The dnp LaserPanel is also available in a touch version, which has a rigid screen, interactive camera and IR pens for interactive presentations. “We see a huge potential for 100in dnp LaserPanels, particularly in the presentation and education markets,” said Soeren Kraemmergaard, VP of global sales and marketing at dnp. Canon updated its installation projector range with the addition of the 6,000-lumen, native WUXGA XEED WUX6010 (replacing the flagship WUX6000). The new model has upgraded connectivity with HDBaseT; other improvements include more flexible installation capabilities and enhanced lens quality, extending to five interchangeable Canon lens options.
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14 SIGNAL MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTIVITY
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This year saw numerous new products for handling 4K signals more easily than before
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n the area of signal processing, this year we noticed much greater emphasis from exhibitors on the detail of exactly what flavour of 4K they could deliver. This, it seems, arises from the fact that few signal management products currently available can process 4K at 60fps and full colour depth (4:4:4). This is set to change, though, with the launch of the latest version of Aptovision’s BlueRiver chipset, which can work with precisely this quality of signal. Elsewhere, many other exhibitors were showing products with improved signalhandling capabilities. The EX-100-4K-PRO is Wyrestorm’s first extender to use the HDBaseT 2.0 specification. HD video, audio, Ethernet, twoway control via IR and Serial and two-way PoH can work over distances of 100m for full 4K or 150m at 1080p along a single Cat6 cable. The solution
AV Stumpfl CEO Tobias Stumpfl speaking at the launch of the 8K Wings Engine Raw
supports resolutions up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz with chroma subsampling of up to 4:2:0 and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. The Ethereal HDM-GA1 Gigabit Accelerator from Metra Home Theater Group allows installers to utilise existing in-wall passive HDMI cables up to 15m in length to upgrade and support the full 4K, 60Hz, 4:4:4 HDR signal now available in many video products. The compact in-line Gigabit Accelerator
Better 4K distribution ZeeVee demonstrated its new video distribution solutions, ZyPer4K CATx and ZyPerMX. ZyPer4k CATx provides what ZeeVee says is the only solution today that switches and distributes uncompressed ultra HD (4K) video, audio and RS232/IR control signals leveraging offthe-shelf 10Gb Ethernet switching products, with support for CatX infrastructures. Meanwhile, using industry standard H.264 (MPEG4) encoding technology, the ZyPerMX HD IP video encoder provides a bridge between the current high definition iSeries and the 4K/UHD ZyPer4k products. As many new buildings have been wired without traditional coax cabling, the ZyPerMX provides an affordable IP video encoding solution enabling customers to deliver live TV and archived content over their Ethernet networks.
comes in a 2in x 1in aluminium chassis, powered from an external USB power supply through a USB mini connector. Atlona added a top-of-the-line model to its SW-5 Series of five-input 4K switchers. The AT-UHDSW-5000ED includes two HDBaseT inputs and mirrored HDMI/HDBaseT outputs. It supports 4K/ UHD@60 Hz, 4:2:0 video (10.2 Gbps) and transmits AV signals along with Ethernet, PoE and control over a single cable to displays up to 100m from the switcher. Ilya Khayn, Atlona’s co-founder and CEO, called the new model “a switcher without peer in terms of its specs, performance and flexibility”. The HQView625 presentation switcher from Calibre’s HQUltra line is a 4K compatible presentation switcher. Claiming the title of the industry’s fastest converters, HQUltra promises
Content creation and publishing NewTek was demonstrating how easy and affordable it is to create and publish professional video content, with simple to use tools that eliminate the need for expensive outsourcing. Companies around the world use NewTek’s TriCaster multi-camera video, 3Play sports and TalkShow video calling production solutions to create effective communication for staff and customers, provide remote training, livestream conferences and produce engaging marketing messages. The flagship TriCaster 8000 provides the most complete multicamera production capabilities for anything from big live shows and sophisticated web programmes to branded content for cross-channel delivery and multi-screen experiences. At the other end of the spectrum, TriCaster Mini (pictured) is designed to fit into a backpack for portability and compact set-up. Combined with everyday camcorders it can create and publish video content quickly and stream it live.
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input channel switching in under 0.25 seconds. The HQView625 is suitable for entertainment, visitor attractions, live events and corporate installations requiring scaling of 4K video content. The VIO 4K multi-format converter from Analog Way is natively equipped with seven inputs and enables the conversion of DualLink DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, 6G-SDI signals into an array of output signal formats up to 4K 30Hz 4:4:4. The VIO 4K also offers management of digital and analogue audio signals. The converter includes two slots for video processing cards that can handle formats up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4, and another slot for an optional audio card with XLR plugs. AV Stumpfl launched an 8K version of its Wings Engine Raw media server. This now delivers four streams of full 4K uncompressed content at 60Hz plus media overlays, text generation and show control on top. According to AV Stumpfl, users
SIGNAL MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTIVITY can utilise a single Wings Engine Raw server to manage content over a virtually unlimited number of LED screens or to drive a 4 x 4K projection system with soft edge blending, mapping and geometry correction. Alternatively, Wings Engine Raw can be used to blend or overlay multiple parallel HD, 4K, 5K or even 6K streams in real time. AJA Systems released AJA Ki Pro Ultra, a file-based 4K/UHD, 2K/HD video recorder and player which supports 4K 60p ProRes HQ recording and fibre connectivity. It includes a built-in HD LCD monitor and is capable of capturing editready 4K, UHD, 2K and HD Apple ProRes files. The 2RU Ki Pro Ultra provides flexible input and output connectivity, including 3G-SDI, fibre and HDMI for large raster and high frame rate workflows. It offers a variety of analogue and digital audio connectivity options, via 3G-SDI, HDMI, SFP Fiber, and XLR audio.
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Mission-critical KVM Adder’s stand at ISE featured a working set-up of the company’s KVM solutions for mission-critical command and control applications. Using the AdderLink Infinity system and the AdderView CCS Pro switch, DVI, USB and audio were extended across a Gigabit Ethernet network, enabling multiple monitors – and the PCs attached to them – to be controlled using a single keyboard and mouse. Also on display was the AdderView DDX30, a compact, rackmountable and flexible digital matrix product that extends lossless full HD (1920x1080) at 60fps up to 50m over a single standard CatX cable. The matrix also includes 30 ports (seven fixed, 23 user-configurable), which can be shared and flexibly scaled between users and computers. Permitted computers can be previewed live on the multi-view OSD.
16 COLLABORATION
Let’s work together This year saw a plethora of solutions for group working – both within huddle and meeting rooms and further afield Atlona’s Ronni Guggenheim (general manager) and Ilya Khayn (CEO)
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ealPresence Centro was certainly garnering attention on the Polycom stand. Designed to put people at the centre of collaboration, Centro consists of four touchscreen displays in a circle to enable users to work in a more natural way. According to the manufacturer, the system anticipates the needs of its users, displaying exactly who and what you need to see at all times. Business collaboration was the focus of the Smart Technologies stand with the addition of 75in models of Smart kapp iQ and Smart kapp iQ Pro. The new model offers additional ports to support a greater number of connected devices and 60Hz 4K video support. Other benefits include Freeze Frame, allowing users to freeze content on screen while they perform background tasks, and improved touch and ink performance. Users can zoom in, zoom out, write, add images and interact directly with content through SMART Meeting Pro software’s Unbound Workspace (included as one room licence and 25 personal licences). It is also possible to write over applications such as PDFs, Microsoft Office documents and web browser content. An HDBaseT-equipped collaboration system providing 4K AV switching, USB and HDMI extension, and system control for PC-based conferencing using Skype, WebEx and GoToMeeting cloud services was introduced by Atlona. The two-piece AT-UHD-HDVS-300KIT is said to bethe industry’s first to enable a single category cable connection between
a conferencing hub and a 4K display with USB camera, greatly simplifying system design, installation and daily use. The product consists of the AT-UHD-HDVS300-TX, which serves as the conferencing hub, video switch, and HDBaseT transmitter; and the AT-UHD-HDVS-300-RX, which decodes the HDBaseT signal and delivers an HDMI signal to the display. Barco launched two new members of the ClickShare family: the CSE-200 for enterprise rollouts requiring enhanced security features or central management; and the more basic CS-100 huddle room solution, which displays one user’s screen at a time. Oblong was showing version 3.0 of its Mezzanine Collaboration solution. The system is designed to make large quantities of content, spread over multiple screens, easy to organise – by allowing users to create videowalls with automated layouts, or mix, match, and move content interactively and easily. The new version offers 4K capabilities, the convenience of sharing data across multiple screen configurations and wall surfaces, and advanced remote participation capabilities to expand the boundaries experienced in standard conferencing solutions. Kramer introduced its Collaborative Classroom, Targeted towards higher education, Collaborative Classroom was developed to help teachers better engage their students in an active and technology-rich learning environment. From any iOS or Android device, teachers can facilitate
There was also an emphasis on audio quality in meeting and huddle rooms with the launch of products.These use a variety of technologies, including beam-shaping, to maintain the quality of audio as users move around the room, away from optimal mic positions. Shure’s Microflex Advance portfolio of networked ceiling and table array microphones, audio interfaces and control software was launched at the show. The Microflex Advance Ceiling Array, which is designed to capture audio from above the meeting space. enables incredibly accurate control of audio capture. It can be flushmounted alongside standard ceiling tiles. Sennheiser’s expanded its TeamConnect family with two new additions. TeamConnect Ceiling comprises a central unit, SpeechLine microphones and active loudspeakers. The solution can be easily integrated into existing room infrastructures. Meanwhile TeamConnect Wireless, a new wireless audio conferencing solution, aims to address the frustrations linked to low quality conference calls. Users can host a high-quality professional sounding conference for up to 24 people that fits into the BYOD ethos of modern workplaces. Biamp’s Devio has been created specifically for huddle rooms and small gathering spaces, It consists of a central device which connects to a computer via USB 3.0, and an advanced beamforming microphone. After connecting to the central device, users can share content
collaborative activities while controlling media sources, displays, AV equipment, lights, HVAC and more.
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18 AUDIO
Networking the future This was the year that audio gained its own designated area on the ISE showfloor
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hile Hall 7 has unofficially been ‘the audio hall’ at ISE for a few years now, 2016 saw it gain that designation officially, as Audio became a dedicated showfloor area alongside Digital Signage, Residential Solutions, Unified Communications and Smart Building. Audio networking was a key trend this year: the growth in the number of Dante-enabled products had risen to 700, although the growth has been so rapid that Audinate’s stand graphics and even its pre-show press release contained figures that were out of date by the show. Audinate showcased its Dante Via software, which enables computers and other devices to be connected to a Dante network via USB, Firewire or Thunderbolt. d&b audiotechnik launched the DS10 Audio network bridge, designed specifically for its own amplifiers. The DS10 provides 16 AES3 output channels via the Dante AoIP transport protocol, four AES3 input channels and an integrated 5-port network switch. Using the DS10, multiple channels can be sent from the console to the amplifiers using a single network cable. At the amplifiers, the DS10 distributes the audio signals to the AES3 inputs within the d&b amplifiers. The DS10 sends metadata information, such as Dante channel labels and cabling information, via the AES3 channel stream to the latest generation of d&b amplifiers for simplified routing and troubleshooting.
Russell Gentner, president and CEO of Listen Technologies, with the new Listen WiFi
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Listen Technologies highlighted its ListenWiFi free smartphone app, which lets venues such as gyms, sports bars and airports stream audio content from any TV or audio source directly to users’ smartphones over a WiFi network. The system can be configured with up to 24 channels and uses a Wireless Access Point to create the network. The software for the app and server is updated automatically, so venues get the latest features and connectivity. Audio quality is sampled at 44.1kHz/16-bit and users can manage audio channels and app content via the cloud. Stealth Acoustics launched Stealth Patio Theatre (SPT), a weatherised and fully protected outdoor cinematic system, which integrates a large LED screen with Stealth Acoustics’ outdoor speaker and amplifier technology. The discreet
programming platform that supports all Barix hardware devices and IPAM modules for OEMs across paging, intercom, music delivery and SIP applications. The new version adds, among other enhancements, GPIO support for the IPAM 301 and 302 modules in control applications; AD Gain control on IPAM 102 for MP3 files; and support for a new LCD display on the Barix Annuncicom PS16 master paging station. The company also highlighted its new subscription model for the SoundScape business music and advertising solution. The cost-efficient starter package, which includes licences for the first 50 audio players, eliminates annual contracts in favour of monthly credit card payments – and offers a faster return on investment. Bose showed its expanded F1 flexible array loudspeaker family. The F1 Model 812 Loudspeaker
viewing solution is revealed only when in use and options range from above ground cabinets to custom built units, made to match existing outdoor elements. The SPT is available in three screen sizes including 103in, 130in and 150in. It can also be integrated with any third party control system to enable integration within a CI or commercial AV system. Revolabs demoed its flagship Executive Elite wireless microphone systems with upgrades including selectable LED behaviour to indicate microphone status, a new web interface, and Revolabs claims it’s the only wireless microphone available with native AVB support. The microphone system offers boardrooms and conference rooms a cloud option, with local and remote cloud-based capabilities to enhance system set-up, management and monitoring. Barix released a new revision of ABCL, its
is available in both powered and passive models and provides flexible options for installed sound. It can create up to four different coverage patterns for a wide range of small to medium size venues including sports bars, live music venues, clubs, schools and houses of worship. Nexo showed the ID24 full-range compact speaker, which uses twin 4in drivers in a V formation in combination with an HF compression driver. The user-adjustable horn can be rotated by hand to give 60º or 120º degree HF coverage, adjusting the horizontal dispersion for the given application. The speaker can also be mounted vertically or horizontally. One of its three variants, the ID24i, is tailored for the installation market: it is available in black or white with a matching fabric grille, and is terminated in captive cable for fast, connectivity with existing wiring.
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CAMELLIA 0.95MM INDOOR LED DISPLAY Ideal for applications requiring extremely close proximity viewing, with a minimum viewing distance of less than one meter, the Camellia achieves 4K resolution at just 165” diagonal. SiliconCore’s patented custom LED driver
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technology ensures outstanding performance without compromise, achieving 2000 nits brightness, 2000 Hz refresh rate and 16-bit grey scale. This advancement in pixel pitch is enabled by SiliconCore’s Common Cathode technology, which reduces the power consumption of displays by up to 40% for lower heat generation, a longer lifespan of over 100,000 hours and an industry leading total cost of ownership. SiliconCore’s Proprietary Design