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CEDIA research delivers value It’s been put together at a total worldwide cost of around $500,000 – but, according to Wendy Griffiths, executive director of CEDIA Region 1, research expenditure is money very well spent because of the significant value it provides to CEDIA members. CEDIA’s findings about the state of the residential systems market are being presented at two ISE sessions, the second of which takes place at the Residential Solutions Theatre (Stand: 7-W180) this afternoon at 2:00pm.

“This is the second year we’ve undertaken this research, and its value is – and increasingly will be – the trends it helps to identify,” said Griffiths. “Those can be of enormous benefit to our members both in benchmarking their business today, and in planning their business for the future. Until a couple of years ago, this data about the residential systems market just didn’t exist.” It’s not just about installers, either, a point made clearly by

Griffiths. “CEDIA members also include manufacturers and distributors, and this kind of information is incredibly valuable to them too,” she said. “It’s all about providing all our members with the tools that will help them plan their businesses.” According to both Griffiths and colleague Don Gilpin, who is executive director and chief operating officer of CEDIA, the world economy is showing positive signs – and these signs are evident in the market

research, with, for example, an increase in hiring activity. Specifically, the UK research revealed a market estimated to be worth between £840 million and £875 million in 2012; that around 1,250 companies are active in the UK residential CI sector; and that 60% of business comes from retrofit projects — with new home installations accounting for 40%. Griffiths estimates that around a quarter of the UK’s custom installers contributed to the research.

Wendy Griffiths: “Enormous benefit to members in benchmarking their business today”

InfoComm expands reach

Cutting across the industry: Yesterday’s official opening of Integrated Systems Europe 2014 concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Participating industry heads included (left to right): Hans Bakker, CEO of Amsterdam RAI; Wendy Griffiths, executive director of CEDIA Region 1; Dave Labuskes, CEO of InfoComm International; Don Gilpin, COO of CEDIA; Kris Hogg, chairman of CEDIA Region 1; and Craig Janssen, secretary-treasurer of InfoComm International.

One of the key messages from InfoComm’s press conference yesterday was that AV is a sustainability enabler and that technologies like telepresence, UC and digital signage offer the ability to efficiently and sustainably communicate. “We need to do better sustainably. Sustainability is good for business, but only if business is part of the process so we need to engage our exhibitors,” said Allen Weidman, InfoComm sustainability officer. “Sustainability is a journey, not a destination,” he continued, referring to the association’s ambition to make its events more sustainable in partnership with its event hosts. The InfoComm-RAI partnership between was highlighted as an example of how two organisations could further each other’s sustainability goals by working closely together.

InfoComm: “We need to do better sustainably. Sustainability is good for business”

The RAI recently became the first exhibition and congress centre in Europe, and the second in the world, to receive EarthCheck Gold sustainable business tourism benchmark status. To mark its 75th year representing the commercial AV industry, InfoComm also announced plans to expand its global offerings, create new workforce development initiatives, foster relationships with allied industry groups and develop programmes to encourage industry quality.

The organisation is also expanding its team dedicated to Europe, India, Australia and Latin America. This year will also see the delivery of more programmes and websites in local languages and the expansion of the current roster of regional advisory groups to include Italy, Brazil and Colombia. InfoComm is also working with AMX to provide expanded training on networked AV systems in the UK and select cities in continental Europe and is broadening its market research offerings this year.

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DayTwo

ISE 2014 features more than 36,000 net square metres of space for the first time

Smart market ‘there for the taking’ Smart Buildings are a market waiting to happen, and will be a great opportunity for integrators “to add value and claim the space. It’s there for the taking” as no one else has made it their own, according to InfoComm sustainability officer Allen Weidman, speaking at the ISE Commercial Solutions Theatre (8-H310). The biggest problem is the lack of standards or best practice

for smart buildings technology (SBT). “We don’t even have an accepted definition for SBT,” he said. “We really need open source in this area,” pointing to the Raspberry Pi-based Ninja Blocks project for home automation. The market could be huge. China has just started replacing 76 million analogue electricity meters with smart meters, while the US already has 46 million

smart meters (40% of households) installed, and it is calculated that SBT could save $20-25 billion in the US alone each year. Google just spent $3.2 billion on acquiring Nest, which makes smart thermostats, smoke detectors and door openers, showing that “data will be the business driver,” he said. “Sensors are the key to the future for everything, to which smartphones will be connected.”

Digital signage laid bare

Florian Rotberg: “Many projects fail if they are solely IT driven”

Integration and forward planning are the key ingredients to success for any integrator looking to enter the digital signage market, according to Invidis Consulting’s Florian Rotberg. In an introductory session for new market entrants, Rotberg

reminded the audience that digital signage is a combination of two very different worlds: IT and communications. This uneasy marriage is one that needs attention, according to Rotberg. “The smallest chunk of a digital signage project, perhaps 30%, is the technology. The largest chunk of work comes from the operational expenditure and ongoing investment that happen over the next four or five years. It’s important to get the communications department involved quickly, as many projects fail if they are solely IT driven. The ongoing management of the project is key to success.” Being familiar with all the components of the digital signage ecosystem and their availability in a particular region is crucial, according to Rotberg. Room: F102

Omnivision’s interactive Wayfinding will return at ISE 2015

Helping ISE visitors find their way OMNIVISION Visitors may not know it, but Omnivision Studios is one of the most high-profile vendors at this year’s ISE – not only on its own stand but on the stands of many exhibitors. Its Omnitapps multi-touch Wayfinding software also drives the touchscreen ISE information kiosks all around the showfloor, which have returned this year after a successful debut in 2013 and will also appear at ISE 2015.

The simple user interface hides a complex data set, which includes the dimensions and positions of each booth in the show, a directory of every vendor, and simple navigation instructions to help visitors navigate the challenging routes through the RAI. “Our offline Wayfinding is installed in 22 locations here at ISE,” said Omnivision CEO Alexander Aelberts. Stand: 8-H19

CONTENTS OPINION ISE boosts AV atmosphere p10 DIGITAL SIGNAGE Hardware and software for DOOH, wayfinding and customer engagement p12 NEWS ANALYSIS Looking behind digital signage p12 RESIDENTIAL SOLUTIONS Home entertainment, automation and control p23 MEET THE TEAM ... behind the ISE Daily

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FLOORPLANS AND EXHIBITOR LISTING

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NEWS ANALYSIS 4K – on its way

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UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS Kit for conference rooms, huddle spaces and beyond p51 SMART BUILDING Making buildings intelligent and more automated p57 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Full listings for InfoComm, CEDIA and exhibitor sessions, plus at-show events and the ISE Theatres p65

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Skills needed to make lighting design shine RESIDENTIAL THEATRE “There is a lighting design-shaped hole in current AV systems training,” according to independent lighting designer Tad Trylski. “There is a lot of expertise in controlling the light, but the gap exists in the lighting design skills themselves and/or how to work with lighting designers.” Trylski is currently working with CEDIA on potential courses, and advises that to best use light, and make huge efficiency gains, “The qualitative design must come first. Where and when do you want the light, and what do you want to use it for?” The biggest mistake engineers make is to work to the plan (rather than a section), and simply place lots of downlighters lighting the floor. Instead, they should light the

Tad Trylski: Energy savings from good lighting design are “phenomenal”

walls (giving more perceived light with fewer lights) and specific tasks. He gave an example of a typical developer’s one-bedroom apartment, where using lots of 50W downlighters used 1,200W (with other lights adding more than 600W), whereas a using a lot of linear LEDs,

floor-mounted wall washers, and by putting lighting close to the task, cut the total energy use to just 632W. “It’s slightly more difficult to install, but the savings are phenomenal and it looks a lot better,” he told visitors to the ISE Residential Theatre. Stand: 7-W180

Displays for next generation SAMSUNG Advances in Smart Signage and new breeds of high-definition display were the highlights of

yesterday’s Samsung press conference. Graham Long, VP of Samsung’s enterprise business team for UK and Ireland, charted the evolution of the company’s

Sunny Lee, Samsung president and CEO Europe, hopes to keep European businesses leading the digital world

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Lang’s Sonja Schnepper shows off the company’s videowall

Second Generation Smart Signage Platform. “It’s more powerful, more capable and more integrated than the First Generation,” said Long. “It’s powerful enough to support touch overlay on its own, without the need for a set-back box or PC.” Long also announced an ISE debut – a 110in ultra-high definition screen and a curved high-definition large format display, both available to view at the Samsung booth. Sunny Lee, Samsung president and CEO Europe, concluded by expressing Samsung’s desire “to drive innovation in the display business and, with the support of many great partners, keep European businesses leading the digital world.” Stand: 1-H20

Lang is listening LANG One of the more impressive sights that ISE has to offer is the videowall featured on the Lang stand. Comprising 216 modules of 1.9mm LED displays from Leyard, it is 26 square metres in area. It is, according to the company’s marketing manager Sonja Schnepper, highly representative of the way the company does business. “We took these new 1.9mm modules on board from Leyard, and initially saw them as only for fixed install applications,” she explained. “However, it became apparent from our customers that there was a real opportunity for them in the rental/staging market. Our engineering team set about developing rental frames for them – and now, it’s proving to be very popular as a ready-to-rent solution.”

Lang prides itself on listening to its customers, and coming up with responses. “We’re always searching the market for the latest and best technologies,” she continued, “and very often, our customers are first to market with exciting new products. “But,” she added, “the important thing is that we don’t just buy products. We have the expertise and the resources to be able to evaluate new products for quality and reliability – and our customers benefit from that.” Something else that benefits clients, Schnepper notes, is Lang’s absolute focus on the channel. “We don’t touch our customers’ customers,” she said. “Our reseller channel trusts us, and we never disappoint them. We believe that’s an important reason for our success.” Stand: 1-H80

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AVB ecosystem grows again AVNU ALLIANCE Barco is previewing an AVB-enabled prototype technology based on multicoded DVI and DisplayPort Graphics distribution featuring standards-based real-time uncompressed and best effort H.264 video streams. The technology is on show at the AVnu Alliance technology and product pavilion in Hall 7, along with other new products from Alliance members. Avid is exhibiting its latest AVB product, the S3L mixer, along with Pro Tools 11 integration over Ethernet AVB. Based on a modular, networked design, the Avid S3L System is comprised of a HDX-powered processing engine running AAX plug-ins, scalable remote I/O (up to 64 inputs) and a compact control surface. A fault-tolerant Gigabit Ethernet network

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Avid’s S3L system features direct Pro Tools integration over Ethernet AVB

connects all devices and uses the open Ethernet AVB and EUCON standards. Riedel Communications is showcasing a suite of AVB products for the Artist digital matrix intercom platform, which enables a connection of intercom matrices with an intercom panel via an AVB network. This network configuration is being supported by Riedel’s AVB Manager software, which offers full AVB network

management and features system-wide control of all AVB components. The Alliance currently stands at 65 global members, with the newest member being home control and automation company Crestron. Visitors to the Pavilion are able to meet with executives from member companies, see demonstrations and presentations and attend education sessions. Stand: 7-H195

4K certification programme CRESTRON A new 4K certification programme, described as an industry first, has been announced by Crestron at ISE 2014. Designed to bring 4K confidence to integrators and end users, the programme aims to ensure sources and displays meet the demands of a 4K distributed system. Crestron says it has noticed that as 4K Ultra HD source devices and displays come to market, people who specify, purchase, design and install custom AV systems are wondering which products will

work with their distributed 4K system. Under this new programme, manufacturers can submit their 4K sources and displays to Crestron to ensure that they deliver true 10 Gbit/s data rates to get the signal to its destination, interface with Crestron DigitalMedia to handle the cable lengths found in integrated AV systems and work with other 4K products in a DigitalMedia system. “Compatibility issues between different brands, new cable length limitations and mismatched resolutions all have

the potential to compromise a 4K distribution system,” said Justin Kennington, technology manager for Crestron DigitalMedia. “Crestron 4K Certification is our guarantee that sources and displays meet the demands of a 4K distributed system.” Crestron engineers in the DigitalMedia Lab test 4K products to ensure they work in a matrixswitched environment. Only those that do are awarded the Crestron 4K Certified logo. For integrators and end users, a database of 4K products will soon available at www.crestron.com/4K. Stand: 2-C24, 2-E24, 2-E36

Cutting complexity for connectivity BANG & OLUFSEN ISE 2014 has witnessed the debut of the BeoLink Gateway connective technology that seamlessly integrates home automation with quality audio and video, as well as BeoSystem 4, a powerful new video engine offering an integrated surround sound module. The BeoLink Gateway allows one remote, tablet or screen to control everything in the automated home – including Bang & Olufsen’s own TVs and audio equipment as well as hundreds of third-party devices. You can also connect up to four devices directly to BeoSystem 4. For installation, master and network links connect to Bang & Olufsen’s own BeoLink ecosystem, while Ethernet and

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New voyage of discovery

Brian Bjørn Hansen: “Custom installers are building and retrofitting increasingly complex systems?

USB ports connect to third-party control systems and devices. The hidden power behind the scenes is the Real-Time Configuration tool. An HTML5-

powered platform-independent UI allows installers to simply choose which devices they want to integrate – without worrying about all of the coding. For example, a Flick-and-Capture feature lets installers turn on the lamp (or curtains, coffee machine) that they want to integrate in a macro or scene, and program it into the automation sequence live, with no waiting or coding, while a colleague is working on programming another room or zone. “Custom installers are building and retrofitting increasingly complex systems,” said B&O category manager Brian Bjørn Hansen. “Our new BeoLink Gateway is perfectly positioned to tame the complexity and make home automation simple.” Stand 7-T190

The Discovery Zone (between Halls 8 and 9) is a hotbed of innovation. New companies are making their show debut with such products as Bluetooth audio streaming, simple digital signage solutions, and musical mirrors. UK start-up Eystones’ first product is the Sync-Box, “which provides recessed power and A/V ports to make it easy to mount a flat panel against a wall,” said director Duncan Summers. The neat, modular design, can be fitted with various connections (such as coax or Cat5/6), and only sticks out 10mm from the wall. The Outclass Apple TV server is claimed to be the only system that allows users to put CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays into the server, and copy and store it to play back in any Apple device and any DNLA device on the network. “It means the Apple TV doesn’t have to be jailbroken,” explained Outclass director, Adam Brinton. Showlogix is all-in-one show control and media server software, which includes edge blending, geometric corrections, visual effects and show control. It is aimed at museums, visitor centres and large shows. “Most of our customers use it for permanent installations,” said CEO Eli Geffen. The software

Eystones’ Summers demonstrates the super-slim Sync-Box

After six years in development Showlogix has landed at ISE

works on PCs, and has been in development for six years, with the first official version launched at ISE 2014. Stand: 8-H140, 8-H130, 8-H100

LED lights new path for projection screen stalwart THE SCREEN WORKS Veteran projection screen manufacturer The Screen Works is branching out into a new market as the company celebrates 45 years in the business. “We’re still manufacturing, renting and servicing custom two-view or front/rear projection screens,” said national sales manager David Hull at ISE. “But we’re also getting ourselves more involved in LED wall rental and sale in the US. We’re

working on bringing this to the European market.” Hull said The Screen Works has been involved in this particular market for many years, being one of the companies that signed up for the original ISE show. “Of course, we’re still manufacturing portable projection screens in six-inch truss frames as well as single tube screens and lace and grommet surfaces,” Hull added. “We’re hopeful that we’ll make some new customers at this year’s ISE.” Stand 7-S165

Extending KVM control IHSE A range of KVM extenders with local CPU support is being launched at the show, aimed at delivering greater flexibility when using personal mobile devices. KVM extenders for computer signal extension comprise two parts: CPU Units at the source end connect to computers whilst CON Units provide signals to peripheral

devices, including monitor, keyboard and mouse. However if a local mobile device is connected to a workstation the user must still use its integrated keyboard and pointing devices, which may not be convenient. To solve this problem and enable extended use of mobile devices, IHSE is offering a newly designed Draco vario CPU Unit with local CPU support. Stand 10-P136

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CORIOmaster mini Projectors full-featured but smaller tilts at windmills CANON

TVONE A video windmill with a rotating array of four 46in flat panel displays showing video, which maintains a stable horizon even as the displays rotate 360° in real time, has ben created by tvONE to show off the capabilities of its compact all-in-one videowall processor, the CORIOmaster mini. The video sources include live showroom floor video, plus other streaming media. The CORIOmaster mini alternates between displaying a stable horizon while displays rotate, rotating video in sync with the displays, or counter-rotating video in the opposite direction of the rotating displays. The processor can do a range of video manipulation tasks simultaneously, including realtime 360° video rotations and multi-projector edge blending. It is claimed to be the first videowall processor to fit up to 12 High Density Universal DVI or 10 HDBaseT and two High Density Universal DVI ports in a

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tvONE’s real-time video windmill gets taken for a spin…

compact 1RU frame, controlling full-scale 3x3 videowalls without a rack’s worth of discrete video components. “Even highly challenging, processor intensive actions like rotating high-resolution video smoothly around an axis are easily within the compass of this very small but very powerful unit,” said tvONE President Steven Mattingly. Stand: 4-R62

A range of standard and short-throw projectors in a number of configurations has been launched by Canon. Based on extensive feedback from partners, Canon says it has incorporated many of the key features only found on more expensive, full-sized installation models, and created a new line-up of compact projectors that still offer high levels of brightness, contrast and resolution from a chassis roughly half the size of its competitors. The XEED Compact Installation range includes network multiprojection and hardware edge blending. The range includes two standard, and two short-throw models. The standard models – XEED WUX450 and XEED WX520 – have WUXGA and WXGA+ resolution

New XEED range offers hardware edge blending

respectively, and contrast ratios of up to 2,000:1. The shortthrow models – the XEED WUX400ST and XEED WX450ST – have the same resolution and contrast ratio, while being capable of generating a large 100in image from a throw distance of just 1.2m. All models are equipped with lens shift, the short-throw models being capable of an exceptionally wide range (75% vertical shift on the WUX400ST). “Our intention at ISE 2014 is to further demonstrate to our partner community that we offer a range of

AV solutions to meet many different needs,” said Julian Rutland, Canon’s visual communication products and solutions director. “Our focus on R&D and commitment to creating high-quality, reliable projectors that incorporate our unique lens design and image quality is well known.” Stand: 1F80

CINEAK Cineak’s Ferrier incliner home cinema seat now comes with D-Box Motion System, with four motion actuators for pitch, roll, heave, and intelligent vibration. It also has a dual-motorised incliner mechanism, which allows users to adjust the position of the backrest/seat independently from the footrest, so that the backrest can be reclined without the footrest having to be fully extended. The custom seating can also include: an articulating headrest; heating and cooling ventilation; hot and cold cup holders; and electronic lumbar support. Stand: 5-S92

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>>Opinion

Kirsten Nelson, Editor, Systems Contractor News (SCN)

ISE boosts AV atmosphere For this visitor from the US, the ISE show has a particularly European sensibility There are few things more intangible than â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;atmosphereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ambianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and yet the sensory factors which set a tone and create an aesthetic response are actually quite concrete. The audio, visual and tactile attributes of a museum, concert venue, sporting arena, restaurant, club, boardroom or living room are the factors that make or break an experience. The AV industry is all about the creation of atmosphere, and subsequently each of its trade events provides a distinct sense of market nuance. US shows are decidedly different than the scene set by ISE at the RAI Amsterdam each year, and that contrast reflects the AV businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s task at hand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; design a sensory spectacle that matches the culture, locale, lighting, climate and of course technical needs of the client. From the first moment an ISE visitor arrives at the RAI, the scene is set for Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chic use of video and lighting and the

continentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pedestrian-centric employment of digital signage. Step into the main entrance areas and dimmed lighting enhances the visual impact of edge-blended multi-platform video and lighting scenarios developed and implemented with care into the spaces. The atmosphere is sleek and glamorises an industry that usually works behind the curtain.

centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pleasantly refined dining options. Ultimately, the first impression one gets is that ISE is more than a trade gathering for the industry that builds ambiance, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exhibition of its collective talents. Short of a smoke machine, one might feel as though one is walking onto an elaborately curated stage when searching for the location of a meeting. This makes sense

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ISE is more than a trade gathering for the industry that builds ambiance, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exhibition of its collective talentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; On the showfloor, the sound of music emanating from various audio manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stands reflects the continental tastes of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendees. Meeting spaces have the atmosphere of European cafes and encourage conversation. Even the gustatory senses are appeased with culinary options at the

because ideally a trade show not only educates and informs attendees, it also elevates their appreciation of their role within an industry. If during the rest of the year we propagate the importance of audiovisual technology in creating an impression and imposing a lasting impact, then the times

we gather together should be a major blowout of AV glamour. Atmosphere creation and cultivation is where AV got its start â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it will gain its future foothold in that notion as well. The content creation, cloud and collaboration trends that dominated headlines in the US market at the end of 2013 will continue to push the global AV business away from hardware-centric sales towards a service provider model. Worldwide, the objective is now to create an experience rather than a collection of boxes in a closet. We are becoming a business of the ephemeral. Less hardware, more savoir faire. Those of us attending the show from the United States will no doubt find confirmation of this evolution in ISEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bolstered emphasis on professional development at the 2014 show. New training opportunities and an increased emphasis on nonchannel attendees such as end customers, architects and

Projector lift requires minimal space UNITECH For projector mounting in ceilings where space presents a real challenge, Greek exhibitor Unitech Systems is showcasing its new PLC V6 series of projector ceiling lifts, which require only 1.5cm of ceiling depth plus the height of the projector.

Claimed to be easy to install, the maximum weight of the supported projector is 20kg, and maximum size is 530mm x 645mm. The dimensions of the lift itself are 787mm x 821mm. Standard drop distance is 300mm. The lift comes equipped with a projector slide mounting tray and cable management

system. Available as standard in RAL 9005 black, other RAL colours are optionally available on request. Optional controls include RF and IR remotes, dry contacts and RS232/485 ports. As well as its extensive range of projector lifts, Unitech Systems also manufactures a host of products including projector

mounts, flat panel display mounts and stands, speaker stands, rear projection systems, special applications racks, suspension scaffolds for video walls and infokiosks. The company also specialises in providing custom solutions for a range of mounting applications. Stand: 11-P71

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interior designers will no doubt shift the conversation to an even higher level of business discourse. As we collectively move away from gear and trade and head toward a services-based model and its associative executive customer relationships, ISE reflects the polish that our technologies can bring to any venue. It turns out AV ambiance really is everything. Oh, what a difference good lighting makes.

The Unitech PLC V6.1 is designed for confined ceiling spaces

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DIGITAL SIGNAGE

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Despite strong presence at ISE, it can be difficult to get a top-level view of this market “Digital signage networks comprise digital displays (screens, videowalls, kiosks, and so on), digital signage software (content management systems, network management systems), as well as digital signage media players, connectivity and mounting hardware,” comments digital signage industry expert and consultant Nurlan Urazbaev. He sees those companies working alongside integrators/ installers who can supply connectivity devices and mounting hardware, content producers, audience measurement and ROI metrics tools suppliers and strategy consultants. “Suppliers that appear to be leaders in their segments include LG, NEC, Samsung, Philips for digital signage displays, Barco and Daktronics for digital billboards, and BroadSign, Four Winds Interactive or Scala for software.” Duffy Wilbert, senior vice president, member services at InfoComm International, says digital signage is a networked AV application like many

others. “Many of the companies supporting digital signage systems are the same display, audio, and switching and cabling companies the AV industry knows well. There are, however, some specialised manufacturers that support digital signage applications specifically.” Digital signage consultant Maurice Doran notes that many digital signage software

solutions, Wilbert highlights the companies that are devoted to creating compelling content and those that manage vast networks of digital signs. “And there are the AV firms that bring all these pieces together and, if they’re forward-thinking enough, marry the content with the digital signage design and integration.” Doran has also noticed an increase in the amount of

‘I expect to see more content offerings because a lot of screens have now been deployed in a variety of spaces’ companies have joined the hardware game and are using Android to address hardware limitations and costs, which in turn lowers the barriers of entry into the market for customers. “Major players here would be BroadSign, Navori’s self-hosted SaaS (software as a service) and Android solutions and Signagelive, who integrated their Android device inside the Samsung smart TV screen.” Looking beyond the components of digital signage

companies creating professionally designed content for third parties. “I expect to see more content offerings because a lot of screens have now been deployed in a variety of spaces. It’s no longer a pure advertising and marketing product, it’s becoming an information distribution system.” Wilbert says companies that differentiate themselves in the digital signage space are the ones that understand the technical similarities between

digital signage and other networked AV systems, but also recognise the client-byclient requirements of individual signage applications. “For example, the screen with built-in support for industry-standard playback devices, versus just a good, sturdy flatpanel display. Or the speaker that focuses audio on the spot from which a client wants people to experience its sign, versus a soundbar.” For Doran, the industry is broadly split between onpremise self-hosted solutions and the growing world of SaaS. It’s a fragmented market where each digital signage company has its own niche in various regions, too. “Four Winds in the US, for example, has carved a niche for itself in hospitality, rollouts in cruise ships or casinos. Others will target generic public space, retail, videowalls and so on. Very few products are seen across the board.” Urazbaev notes two industry segments: non-ad-based networks running in education, corporate communications and hospitals, and ad-based promotional content-running

Monica Heck, ISE Daily team networks in retail environments. He feels digital signage still lacks proper ROI metrics and efficient media buying tools, and cautions that the digital signage display and software markets are saturated with supply. “The abundance of technology makes it increasingly difficult for new networks to determine which product would be best for them.” Wilbert feels the most critical part of designing and deploying a new digital signage solution is the needs analysis. “The analysis should reveal if the answer is a simple, networkaddressable player attached to a consumer TV or a network of 100 commercial-grade screens across many geographical locations, physically secured and updated via a virtual LAN from a central location at corporate HQ.”

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DIGITAL SIGNAGE AsuraCPRNT has a 7-in touchscreen and an 80mm intelligent printer

eTILE: a world first? AOPEN EUROPE

Interactive POS, digital signage controller

In conjunction with Intel, AOPEN is showing its new, ultra-slim, all-in-one multipurpose commercial tile PC built for retail environments – a world first of its kind, the company claims. The AOPEN eTILE is an ultrathin, multipurpose 15.6in and 19in multi-touch PC tile, based on Intel Core Processor technology and built to perform in the most demanding commercial environments.

The eTILE is robust with builtin cable management so that no ports are visible to the customer, making the device totally secure and tamper-proof. It’s also dustresistant and waterproof. Stephen Borg, global director strategy & market development at AOPEN, said: “The eTILE will revolutionise retail. It’s an industrial-strength device in an exceptionally powerful, thin form factor that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere in the market today. Simple, powerful and

affordable, it solves the two biggest barriers to digital signage adoption: cost and complexity. It’s the first of its kind, a truly multipurpose solution that heralds a new era for retail.” When used as a POS, the eTILE can also be provided with a secondary ultra-slim touchscreen for customer use. The eTILE has 3G, 4G and WiFi options, and will be offered in Windows 8 or Android 4.04. Stand: 10-R125

STAR MICRONICS EUROPE Point-of-sale printer specialist Star Micronics is moving into a new area with an all-in-one POS communication system with an integrated printer that can control digital signage to run product-related videos or promotions. Its new intelligent interactive platform, AsuraCPRNT, is aimed at a gap in the market for a versatile system that can integrate seamlessly into any environment or mobile infrastructure as a standalone terminal, server or Thin Client, whether at store entry, point-ofsale or shelf-edge to run product advertising, retail merchandising and promotions. AsuraCPRNT, reveals Star Micronics, is already being deployed in a wide range of environments, from supermarkets in Russia to schools in France. Stand: 4-U26

Self-service touch control is launched ZYTRONIC ISE 2014 heralds a further addition to Zytronic’s proprietary MPCT projected capacitive product portfolio, with new touch controller technology developed to enable improvements in operational performance on ultra-large format MPCT touchscreens (above 55in). The technology is incorporated into a fully functioning 55in touchtable. A second live demo features a 32in convex screen with multi-touch. The company says its new controller can boost the density of touch data captured by the screen, increasing touch resolution while continuing to maintain millisecond response times. Stand: 8-M190

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Multi-touch to the power of 4(K) Modular matrix switch delivers HDMI

PLANAR SYSTEMS For the first time in Europe, Planar’s UltraRes Touch 84in 4K displays are showcasing multitouch, multi-user capabilities in high definition. The screens combine 4K and multi-touch capabilities for use by professionals who need to collaborate or annotate in high res using a large viewing area. The company also sees it as ideal for public display applications such as wayfinding, product catalogues and interactive digital signage designed to promote customer engagement. The company says it responded to customer feedback requesting touch integration following the introduction of the 3840 x 2160 resolution UltraRes Series of 84in Ultra HD displays last year. The company combined its ERO protective glass surface with multi-touch technology to deliver the functionality which is described as “Planar-built and Planar-supported”. Planar UltraRes Touch offers six simultaneous touch points to allow multiple users to collaborate simultaneously. The display recognises the full range of

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The new Planar 4K displays are collaborationfriendly

common touch gestures including tapping, scrolling, pinching and rotating. The fanless display supports both landscape and portrait orientations and comes with fail-over power supplies and easy access through the Planar Profile Mounting System which installs less than 4in from the wall. The Planar UltraRes Touch is available in three versions: the UltraRes Touch LX offers 350-nit brightness and is pitched at meeting rooms and control rooms for whiteboard, collaboration,

videoconferencing and presentation applications; the UltraRes Touch MX provides 500nit brightness and is pitched at public venue and higher ambient light environments for branding, advertising and interactive digital signage applications; and the UltraRes Touch 3D offers 420-nit brightness along with 2D and 3D viewing. It’s aimed at customers who work with 3D and 2D visual information for big data analysis, simulation and a range of uses in the design industry. Stand: 3-A80

The Multimedia 16 x 16 Matrix Switch System from Canadian exhibitor MuxLab is a modular AV switching platform that converts and switches a range of digital and analogue AV inputs to HDMI via HDBaseT over Cat5e/6 cable. It is designed for a wide range of commercial and consumer applications including digital signage, retail and residential AV signal routing, boardroom projector systems, classroom training, professional video editing, medical imaging, courtroom systems, rental and staging, video kiosks, airport video information systems, emergency operations centres and multimedia entertainment centres. The 5U rack height matrix switch features an 8-slot chassis that allows up to four 4-port input modules to be switched to up to four 4-port output modules for a maximum switching capacity of 16 x 16.

The MuxLab Multimedia Matrix Switch has multiple applications

The matrix switch is managed via front panel controls, RS232, USB, web server interface and third party drivers. Dualredundant power supplies and hot-swappable I/O cards are featured for higher uptime and ease of service. The matrix switch works with the 500451Rx HDMI receiver to convert all AV inputs to HDMI. The matrix switch benefits from a Control4 driver that will allow the switch to integrate with Control4 AV systems via RS232 and LAN. It will interface with Control4’s touchscreen interface and media controllers to allow AV sources to be switched to any HDMI display via a single user interface. Stand: 1-N125

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Media player is small but powerful COOLUX Announced not long before ISE 2014 opened and receiving its first major public showing at the RAI, the new coolux COMPACT Player is described by the company as an extremely versatile hardware-based media player that is both small in size and great in terms of reliability and power. Whether as part of a cuttingedge digital signage installation, inside a modern museum or even onboard a cruise ship, coolux says that this latest addition to the Pandoras Box product family can play a vital role in a wide variety of different professional playback scenarios. The COMPACT Player’s Playlist feature is claimed to make it very easy to play multiple media files in a row without the need of programming separate containers on a timeline sequence. Maximum

playback resolution is 2 x 1920 x 1080p at 25/30 frames/second. Unlimited graphics layers are possible, while an interactive web browser is also included. An unlimited number of COMPACT Players can be centrally controlled and synchronised via the network, using the Pandoras Box Manager software. Multiscreen installations and similar setups are also said to be possible with multiple COMPACT Players. The COMPACT Player was developed for professional 24/7 use and is built using server grade hardware. It features a 120GB SSD (solid state disk) for rapid access to operating system and media asset files, along with three USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports for connectivity. Weight is approximately 4kg, and physical dimensions are 225mm x 40mm x 165mm. Stand: 1-F100

Daktronics is showing its Street Furniture solutions at ISE 2014

Display is Street smart DAKTRONICS Some of the main on-stand attractions from Daktronics are the company’s 4mm pixel pitch high-resolution displays, coming together as a central video screen and as a long ribbon along the stand space. Visitors can also see the Daktronics Show Control system first-hand, with attendees able to interface with the software through a touchscreen that

controls the content on every Daktronics display. This control solution manages video and graphics content across both LCD and LED technologies and is aimed at fans, advertisers and sponsors. Also pole-mounted on the stand are the new 6mm linespacing Daktronics Street Furniture, measuring 1.90m high x 1.27m wide. This is running scheduled advertising, event announcements and other timely

information to stand passers-by. Each screen’s content is driven by a dedicated Daktronics media player, updated daily with content via Daktronics Venus 1500 or Visiconn control software over a network. Elsewhere around the show, a double-sided Daktronics greets visitors outside Halls 10 and 12. Daktronics is also contributing to the wayfinding solution from the station to the RAI. Stand: 8-N181, 8-N182

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What are the hottest trends in digital signage at the moment? ‘Smart videowalls, touch applications, interactive advertising hot spots and window signage increasingly gain interest and attention. Android devices and apps have made audience familiar to touch applications and interactive advertising seems to be the dominate future trend. The continuing advancements in digital technology boost digital signage’s prospects.’ Sakis Karatolios, CEO and head of design, Unitech Systems ‘Interactivity through recognition software and campaigns that are personalised to each user are key for driving engagement to brand specific messages. These are most effective when produced on a large scale so everyone can see the visuals and have their turn being the focus through the personalised media. This could be through a photo that has been integrated into content, social media displays or taking control through a mobile device. Brands need to become more adept at delivering something of value to the consumer otherwise the engagement is pointless.’ Dana Corey, VP sales and technical operations, Prysm ‘The LED display technology has developed greatly so far, and the changes on normal displays, as well as cabinet design are becoming fewer and fewer. We need to find new applications. [Also] as an LED display business with an environmental focus, we think the government should encourage the development of LED display recycling.’ Patrick Halliwell, MD, Daktronics UK

Eco-friendly LEDs suitable for the great outdoors PRISMAFLEX INTERNATIONAL A wide range of LED displays are on show at the Prismaflex stand during ISE 2014. The company is a long-term specialist in signage for outdoor advertising market. The company’s new Blue Tech eco-friendly advertising technology is

being demonstrated on a 2sqm Scroller sign and on a static sign. Blue Tech, which stores sunlight for night-time display lighting, combines photovoltaic cells and lenticular printing. It creates autonomous solar-powered displays by integrating

photovoltaic panels into street furniture. Blue Tech can be fitted to any type of display, says Prismaflex. Also on show are a 6sqm Pitch 8 SMD LED screen, a 2sqm pitch 6 SMD LED screen, a 4sqm Pitch 4 SMD wall unit LED screen and a 6sqm pitch 8 SMD wall unit LED screen. Stand: 8-D260

P3 LED display debuts OPTO TECH CORPORATION The patented indoor P3 LED display by new ISE exhibitor OPTO TECH offers a modular structure which minimises the gap between assembled modules. In addition, it allows for a speedy disassembly process, to reduce labour time and costs. The P3.1mm display delivers 3,000 nits brightness and 100,000

hours of life, making it a strong contender for semioutdoor usage. It also features high efficiency LED and IC technology to reduce heat and extend the life of the LED. Customised modules can support more effects. The company is pitching the P3 LED display for shop windows and for use in advertising, hotels and more. Stand: 8-N200

LED screen series designed for easy installation AOTO Billed as setting a new standard in LED screens for deployment in digital signage, television studios, concert halls and exhibition halls, the M Series LED Display is new from AOTO. Featuring a modular design, the M Series is slim, with dimensions of 480mm x 480mm x 77mm. It is also light in weight at just 10kg/panel. Integral rigging is designed to allow the creation of an installation up to 25 panels high, while a TUV-certified tool-less fast lock system facilitates quick set-up. It is fanless, so silent in operation, and can also be curved for creative deployments. The M Series comprises no fewer than

nine models, all employing 20-bit processing featuring 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 4.8mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm and 16mm pixel pitches. All use 2-in-1 SMD LEDs. The M2, M3, M4 and M4.8 deliver either 1,500 nits or 2,000 nits, and have a horizontal viewing angle of 160 and a vertical viewing angle of 160, while the other five can deliver either 2,000 nits in indoor mode or 5,500 nits in outdoor mode. Outdoor screens are IP66-rated. All models are quoted as having a 100,000 hour lifespan. The M Series offers several competitive advantages, including: its lifespan; short time to set-up and dismantle; and lower cost of operation and maintenance. Stand: 11-C69

Signage player range launches CAYIN TECHNOLOGY CO A range of new digital signage players will make its debut at ISE 2014 on the Cayin stand. The SMP-6000, SMP-4000 and SMP-2000 digital signage players all come embedded with the company’s upgraded SMP-NEO system software. The SMP-NEO is described as a significant upgrade and aims to provide users with an intuitive user interface. It also offers rich library resources, allowing users to enrich content with a variety of

materials in the library, including files, fonts, clocks, programmes and playlists. SMP-NEO also allows users to upload desired fonts or images, or to download the latest template resources from CAYIN’s Cloud service for free. Other updates to SMP-NEO include: scheduling management; support for the integration of web content such as Twitter, weather or news; real-time online help; and simple playback settings integrating the functions of the SMP-PRO and SMP-WEB series. Stand: 8-F182

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New speaker has ‘unusually’ high dynamic range ALCONS AUDIO The CRS8 surround high-fidelity full-range loudspeaker from Alcons Audio is said to combine “an exceptional clarity and intelligibility with low distortion and an unusually high dynamic range”. Designed for the digital cinema market, the CRS8 is a two-way passive-filtered loudspeaker and features one RBN401 pro-ribbon driver for MHF and a vented reference-quality 8in mid-bass

for LF reproduction. The RBN401 driver is a proprietary-designed and multiple-patented pro-ribbon mid/high frequency transducer. Due to the low weight moving mass, Alcons Audio claims that this transducer reproduces sound with up to 90% less distortion than compression driver designs, and in addition the system has a linear response with the same tonal balance at the lowest as well as the highest SPL levels.

Furthermore, the very high 800W peak power handling of the driver offers a 1:16 RMS-to-peak power ratio, enabling true digital cinema dynamics from 1kHz to beyond 20kHz. By utilising the exact same RBN401 transducer as featured in Alcons’ pro-ribbon screen systems, a voicing matching between screen and surround system is realised, resulting in “an exceptionally wide and deep sound stage throughout the entire listening area”, according

to the company. In order to optimise the amplifier loading in immersive surround systems, the CRS8 is also available in 4 ohms impedance. Typical applications for the CRS8 include surround sound systems for premium digital cinemas, performing arts theatres, high-end home theatres, demanding screening rooms and postproduction studios, among other facilities. Stand: 6-N148

The Modero S touch panel is designed for cost-sensitive environments

Technology for collaborative environments AMX ISE visitors can explore the real-world applications of AMX products in a collaborative environment. Focusing on four key room scenarios found within most commercial environments, the company’s stand gives delegates the opportunity to explore the technological solutions available to them. Commencing in the reception and working their way through a huddle room, a boardroom and a learning space, visitors can experience how AMX systems control, automate, monitor and manage resources. Among the technologies on display is Enzo, a meeting room solution that is said to make presenting and sharing information easy, quick and completely painless. Designed specifically for the collaboration space, AMX claims that Enzo is the simplest, fastest way to present and share information during a meeting or lecture, allowing users to easily access content and documents stored on USB, on the web or in the cloud. AMX is also demonstrating its Modero X Series touchpanels. With built-in web browsing and document viewing capabilities, the panels are designed to simplify meeting room technology by eliminating the need for, and cost of, a standalone meeting room PC. In addition, application support allows integrators to extend the functionality of the touch panel beyond simply a control surface. On show is the latest addition to the Modero touchpanel family, the new Modero S Series, which is said to be ideally suited for more cost-sensitive installations and room scheduling applications. Stand: 1-F2, 1-F6

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Battle of the screens DNP DENMARK AS The differences between conventional white projection screens and optical projection screens are being highlighted on the dnp denmark stand throughout ISE 2014. Two versions of the dnp Supernova Blade Screen, equipped with different screen materials, are going up against a generic white projection screen in high ambient light conditions showing presentations with sharp images and detailed data. In a bid to level the playing field, dnp will set up a realistic

conference room environment with controllable light levels. The company says all comparisons will be made using the same projector and the same image sources. The 20-minute shootouts will take place twice per day throughout the show, at 10:00 and 15:00. Other highlights of the dnp stand are new and improved versions of the Supernova STS Screen and the dnp InviziBezel LCD-cover. Supernova STS is aimed at Ultra Short Throw projectors and provides an alternative to flat panels in the 80-100in range. The latest

model features improved viewing angles. Visitors can also experience a redesigned version of the dnp InviziBezel, a front cover for LCD panels that optically conceals the bezel ‘gap’ between neighbouring LCD panels. Version 2.0 is still in prototype form and is said to provide viewers with a near-seamless experience even from wider viewing angles. Stand: 8-F230 Split screen: standard front projection on the bottom and dnp Supernova front projection on the top

A3 Pro easier to maintain SHENZHEN ABSEN The A3 Pro is a 3.9mm pixel pitch LED display from Absen, which last year was at the heart of a 63.75sqm videowall installed at the Atlantis Hotel in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. In addition, the screen – which

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is designed for indoor stage, TV station, concert, theme park and exhibition use – formed the backdrop at the Moscow World Trade Centre when Russian president Vladimir Putin held his first major press conference since returning to office. Brightness of the panels is

rated at equal to or greater than 1,200 nits, and viewing angle at 140º on either axis. The A3 Pro is IP40/IP21-rated and has an average power consumption of 180W/sqm. A magnetic system and modular power supply are said to enable easier maintenance, while weight of

just 9.2kg is claimed to facilitate simpler installation. Absen says that a special connector design enables inter-screen gaps to be minimised, helping to create a single, seamless image. The displays have an intelligent control system for adaptive brightness and colour

temperature control based on the ambient lighting. Absen says that the screen is particularly effective in low brightness where its high refresh rate means that greyscale performance is not compromised. Stand: 11-M50

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Network player for ‘audiophile streaming’ PRIMARE The NP30 Network Player from Primare is said to be able to adapt any high-quality music system for audiophile streaming, internet radio and gapless audio playback through integration with UPnP devices such as PC/Mac/NAS iPod, iPad, iPhone or USB thumb drive. According to Primare, it is a genuine 24/192 DAC including 3x optical, 1x SP/DIF, USB-A, USB-B, WLAN and LAN inputs (incorporating an asynchronous master clock for low jitter), and XLR, RCA, digital (192kHz), IRout and TRIGout outputs. Supported audio formats include WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG and ALAC at sample rates between 32 and 192kHz. In wireless operation, it

The NP30 Network Player from Primare integrates UPnP devices

Compact test pattern generator RGBLINK Designed to enable checking of image quality in a range of installation environments, the MSP 200 from RGBlink is described by the company as the most compact standard video and graphics test pattern generator yet seen in the professional AV market. Measuring just 98mm x 44mm and with a touchpanel for a user interface, it can optionally be supplied with a rechargeable battery to give maximum flexibility in operation. The unit provides support for composite video (NTSC and PAL), VGA (conforming with

VESA and SMPTE), HDMI-compatible DVI (conforming with VESA and SMPTE) and SDI (SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G SDI), and gunlock output for horizontal sync and vertical sync. Stand: 8-N240, 11-F50 The RGBlink MSP 200 test pattern generator measures a trim 98 x 44mm

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offers b, g, and n modes, with WEP (64- and 128-bit), WPA and WPA2 (TKIP & AES). Signal to noise ratio is 120dB. The ideal companion to the NP30 is the recently introduced SPA23 integrated amplifier which, says Primare, is designed for those who value performance over gadgetry and convenience over complexity. It is equipped with five identical 120W UFPD amplifiers, HD audio processing, five HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs, and a range of analogue and digital audio inputs. Also being introduced at ISE 2014 is Primare’s new 60series, which consists of a PRE60 preamplifier (with built-in DAC/streamer) and matching A60 2-channel power amplifier. Stand: 11-E36

Transparently clear: CDS displays are ideal for adding high-end graphics to real objects

World’s largest transparent display launched CRYSTAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS At 84in, the brand new 4K Transparent Display panel produced by Crystal Display Systems is claimed to be the world’s largest. The screen should “open up many more applications for retail, etc, where certain products, such as full mannequins for designer

clothes, could not be used before,” said CDS MD, Chris Bartram. Its 3840 x 2160 resolution “means high-end graphics can be shown which were previously not available in transparent displays” – the largest was its 70in/1920 x 1080 screen. It is based on a Sharp 4K panel and has USB, VGA and two HDMI inputs. A standard

multi-touch IR touchscreen is available with no development or tooling charge. Transparent displays are being used for retail, exhibition and fashion, and Bartram believes the new 4K panel will “offer an excellent alternative to 3D and Holographic displays with greater flexibility in design and be more cost-effective”. Stand: 8-N210

In which areas can the professional AV/electronic systems world benefit most from developments in consumer electronics?

‘Convergence is happening. It is a fact. The line between consumer and professional has become blurred. This is advantageous for Sony as we sit on both sides of the divide. ‘The volumes that exist on the consumer side of our business create economies of scale that can be applied to the professional side. For example, the consumer television side of our business significantly supports the professional market as components, in this case panels, can be shared. ‘The quality we can give to consumers is now very close to what we provide to businesses. The two worlds are becoming more and more integrated.’ Damien Weissenburger, head of display solutions, Sony Europe

‘Over the next 12 months, consumer awareness of Ultra-HD will increase, resulting in expectations and demands for the installation and integration of these devices into AV projects. Also, a greater number of more sophisticated DIY devices are coming onto the market (intelligent thermostats, etc), providing consumers with opportunities to experience the lifestyle benefits of integrated technology and the aspiration to have more integrated systems. With the adoption of tablet-style devices and the consumer’s ability to pursue interoperability through these, they are gaining a better insight into how it can enhance their lifestyle.’ Wendy Griffiths, executive director, CEDIA

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Cinema system hits new price point KALEIDESCAPE The Cinema One system is designed to make Kaleidescape’s home cinema capabilities available at a more accessible price point and allow custom installers to reach a much broader set of buyers. As well as being able to download movies from the Kaleidescape Store, Cinema One stores up to 600 DVD or 100 Bluray quality movies and, according to the company, goes from zero to the start of a feature film faster than any Blu-ray player in the

world. Kaleidescape says that it is the only movie system to support Blu-ray quality movie downloads. Cinema One has also been designed to meet the needs of young children, automatically switching to a simplified user interface. “We are passionate about the Kaleidescape System, which has always proved exceptionally popular with our customers,” said Kevin Andrews, managing director at UK CI company ideaworks. “But until now, Kaleidescape’s products have been limited to installation within

large home cinemas and wholehome integrated audio/video systems. With Cinema One, we can now offer the same level of enjoyment in a simple-to-install

Lighting the (wireless) way CONTROL4 A new family of wireless lighting control products from Control4 is being demonstrated at the show. The company says the units will reduce programming complexity and are ideal for residential and commercial installations, both for retrofit and new construction projects. The Wireless Adaptive Phase

Dimmer is compatible with a broad range of dimmable load types including most LEDs, incandescents, halogens, electronic low voltage (solid state) transformers, magnetic (iron core) low voltage transformers, fluorescents and compact fluorescents. Control 4 claims the unit eliminates much of the guesswork associated with choosing the right dimmer for a

project and alleviates the need to replace the dimmer when the load type changes in the future. The Wireless Configurable Keypad enables one-touch control of lighting, as well as control of audio, video and security. It can be configured with two to seven custom-engraved, LED backlit buttons, using four different button sizes, for a total of 37 possible configurations.

and easy-to-use movie server to anyone who wants to have a truly theatrical movie watching experience in their home.” Cinema One connects to any

A third unit, named the Wireless Keypad Dimmer, transforms a standard light switch or dimmer into a fully customisable keypad and dimmer, combining the capabilities of the Adaptive Phase Dimmer with Configurable Keypad. All are able to be integrated with the new Control4 Panelized Lighting product range and feature an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of status LEDs and button backlighting. Stand: 10-N114

Cinema One can store 100 Blu-ray movies

home automation system so that when the user presses ‘play’, the lights go down, the masking is set and the movie starts instantly. Stand: 1-M25

The new range of wireless lighting control products from Control4 is designed to reduce programming complexity

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Sophisticated stance on home automation VANTAGE Equinox 73 is a new LCD touchscreen from Vantage that, in conjunction with the company’s companion mobile device apps for Android and iOS, is designed to provide users with a sophisticated yet easy to use home control system. According to Vantage, it can not only be personalised by users to reflect their changing living environments, it can also provide the integrator with a very efficient means for configuring both fixed and mobile device interfaces. Featuring a 7in glass-to-edge LCD touchscreen, the Equinox 73 employs presence detection and light sensors to automatically wake up to a desired personalised scenario and adjusts to ambient light conditions. The associated apps are specifically designed to ensure that user interaction remains

The Vantage Equinox 73 is supported by iOS and Android apps

identical to that of the touchscreen GUI. The Equinox 73 and mobile app user interfaces are said to offer extensive options for

profiles to simplify control. Once configured by a Vantage integrator, the end-user can personalise or adjust, and save widget settings with a simple

on-screen interface creating an individualised profile dashboard. There is no limit to the number of profiles that can be created. Meanwhile, each dashboard is accessed through a simple on-screen drop down. The touchscreen and apps are initially introduced with nine pre-programmed widgets for easy control of the most essential functions, including lighting, scenes, weather, climate, multizone audio, multi-zone video, home theatre, cameras and security. With the corresponding release of Design Center 3.2 (DC, Vantage’s integrator programming tool), widgets are automatically populated with information from the DC file, thereby simplifying dealer interface programming and providing users with a consistent view of system functions, according to the company. Stand: 1-N6

New player will power three zones NUVO TECHNOLOGIES Whole-home audio products company NuVo Technologies is introducing the next-generation player for its IP-based solution, the NuVo Wireless Audio System, to the European market at ISE 2014. The P3500 professional series player will power three separate zones simultaneously, from a single rack-mountable unit, with what the company describes as an impressive 200W per zone. As part of the NuVo Wireless Audio System, the P3500 can work in conjunction with NuVo’s P100 and P200 wireless players, and the P3100 professional series player, to create what NuVo says is a truly customised

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mastering-grade audio solution for up to 16 zones. All players offer streaming internet radio and access to network-stored digital audio libraries, and feature convenient control through free apps for Apple and Android mobile devices. NuVo’s stand is also showcasing a variety of sophisticated, pre-developed control drivers for operating the NuVo Wireless Audio System components through third-party automation systems. With licensed drivers available from Vantage, AMX, BitWise, Control4, Crestron and RTI, integrating the NuVo Wireless Audio System into a larger automation solution is simple and straightforward for installers, says the

company, while offering an exceptional userexperience for the homeowner. “ISE 2014 will be a fantastic opportunity for

NuVo to show our European customers some incredible recent developments for the Wireless Audio System,” said NuVo’s vice president of technology, Rick Kukulies. “The numerous drivers released in the last few months provide our

NuVo’s Wireless Audio System is IP-based

dealers with an easy-toimplement way to offer unparalleled, streamlined control. And the P3500 is a unique and powerful unit, providing unprecedented quality and flexibility to NuVo’s dealers.” Stand: 1-N6

Line Source speakers for home cinemas WISDOM AUDIO Targeting behind-screen installations in mid to large high-end private theatres are Wisdom Audio’s new stackable Line Source speakers, the LS4i and LS3i, which benefit from newly developed high-efficiency, ultra-high output, large-scale planar modules. Cone and dome audiophile speakers can’t deliver the necessary sound pressure level for larger theatres, while compression horns sacrifice both resolution and intelligibility, but Wisdom claims that planar magnetics can deliver the best of both worlds – without compromise. Three stated advantages of Line Source speakers are better clarity, more power over distance and higher sensory envelopment, which together create a significantly larger sweet spot within the seating area. “Custom installers, designers and acousticians need to hear how compelling a multichannel system with planar magnetic line sources really is for medium- to largescale private cinemas,” said Wisdom’s chief business development officer, Luc Guillaume. Stand: 5-U116

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Bathroom entertainment systems PROOFVISION ProofVision has launched a new top-of-the-range Bathroom TV that is aimed at sound and AV installers “looking for a smart product at a competitive price,” said the company’s MD, William Uttley. It has also introduced a new music system designed specifically for the bathroom. The Bathroom TV has a flush finish and glass front, giving it a sleek look. It features two HDMI ports, plus RS232 and USB

connectivity, as well as an improved viewing angle compared to its existing models. It will also connect a user’s devices via Bluetooth to play music or audiobooks as they relax in the bathroom. It comes with external ceiling speakers. The new music system incorporates ceiling speakers and a sleek control panel with the option of DAB radio and Bluetooth to connect to the user’s mobile devices. “We have been working hard

with our R&D on a top-of-therange music system for the bathroom – an area where there is little choice in the market,” claimed Uttley. The Bathroom Music System’s control panel, meanwhile, “is very sleek and discreet whilst offering a wide range of functionality for the end-user. The bathroom has become a high tech area in recent years and this product really helps advance this further,” remarked Uttley. Stand: 5-S127

The control panel for ProofVision’s new Bathroom Music System

Centre channel speaker was two years in development EARTHQUAKE SOUND After more than two years in development, Earthquake Sound has unveiled the Titan Theia Centre Channel Speaker, which it claims “combines attractive design with brilliant performance”. It has a curved cabinet using an Acoustic Array System Design and includes four 4in Kevlar

cones and two 1in silk dome tweeters positioned front and centre to produce maximum dispersion, advanced image stability and clear detailed audio. It promises extended dynamic range, including low frequency reproduction, thanks to its patented SLAPS (Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive System) 10-inch passive radiator. Each Theia driver is magnetically

shielded to prevent interference, whilst an adjustable rear spike allows the user full control tilt to customise the Theia’s sweet spot. Other elements of the unit’s specification include a frequency response of 20Hz-35kHz, 300W power, nominal impedance of 8 ohms, sensitivity of 89dB ± 3dB, and weight of 10kg. Stand: 5-R105

Great shakes: Earthquake’s Titan Theia Centre Channel Speaker

Handing over control RTI RTI has launched a sleek new wireless remote control and an advanced in-wall controller to give users simpler, more elegant control options. It has also added to its line of XP control processors. The T3x wireless remote combines a flush-mount 3.5in LCD touchscreen and programmable hard buttons with improved functionality. It is designed for simple integration into any installation, while its dual

RF platform provides one-way control via 433-MHz RF or bidirectional communication with RTI processors using 2.4-GHz ZigBee, the mesh networking standard. WiFi is also supported for web browsing, viewing MJPEG video and wireless programme updates. The remote also has integrated grip sensors, an accelerometer, and a touchscreen with haptic feedback. The new KX3 in-wall controller has a 3.5in LCD and five

customisable hard buttons, and combines the capabilities of a touchscreen controller with a control processor in one unit. It offers all of the benefits of an internal XP series processor (eg. two-way control via IP and RS232) plus ZigBee for connectivity with RTI wireless remotes. It has six sense ports with sense-event capabilities, four relays for control via contact closure, an integrated camera and microphone, proximity and ambient light sensors, WiFi and more.

In control: RTI’s T3x and KX3 controllers and XP-4 processor

The latest XP processor is the XP-4, with HDMI video output and two inputs for an on-screen display control interface and switching. It allows the TV to become an integral part of the control system and provides bidirectional communication with supported third-party electronics

via ZigBee and two bidirectional RS-232 ports. Ethernet allows software downloads, IP control and support for the RTiPanel and Virtual Panel, while a host of other control options are available such as relays, IR outputs and voltage sensing. Stand: 5-R78

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Artist intercom crosses AV bridge AVB (Audio Video Bridging) networks, allowing all of the panel’s ports to be accessed from across the entire

RIEDEL COMMUNICATIONS Artistic interpretation: Riedel’s CPX-AVB expansion module for keypanels

The new CPX-AVB expansion card from Riedel allows its Artist 1100 series Digital Matrix Intercom control panels to interface with

Polywall manages command, control

24-channel mixer makes its Mark

POLYMEDIA First-time ISE show exhibitor Polymedia has developed Polywall, software for data visualisation management in control rooms and command centres. It allows users to control several displays and videowalls from a single cross-platform user interface, working with pre-loaded or online-created scenarios for complex events. Polywall creates an additional abstraction layer between user and complex AV and IT technologies, allowing the user to focus on any problems and not on the technology. Besides simplifying data visualisation process management, it is also claimed to make more effective use of control room resources and to offer lower deployment costs than a fully hardware-based system would allow. “Polywall is made so as to allow users and operators of control centres not to waste their resources on working with

C-MARK AUDIO

dozens of pieces of software and hardware. This solution lets them control everything they need from a single interface, thus having more time and

resources to put into content part of their work,” remarked Ivan Vakhmyanin, Polymedia’s head of R&D. Stand: 12-B73

>>ExhibitorView Switching through black can be misinterpreted as a sign of failure when it occurs during the transition between two sources in a presentation. Switching error! Cue one or two seconds of panic for the technical staff, surprising an audience or frightening an orator. During high-end presentations and shows, the screen shouldn’t go to black

The new C-Mark 24-channel digital mixer, CDM24, boasts easy operation, networking and costeffectiveness. It is aimed at use for performances, conferences, schools and recording. On the input side it offers 16 mic/line plus four stereo analogue inputs (with +48V phantom power and phase switch on each mic input channel), two SPDIF coaxial and two SPDIF optical fibre ports, an AEX/EBU port, and one onboard digital audio source. It has 12 mixing busses, supporting the main and monitor outputs, 4-channel group output, 4channel AUX output, via analogue, AES/EBU, SPDIF optical fibre and coaxial interfaces. A USB interface supports digital disk recording. At its core is a fourth-generation

SHARC floating processor. It has an aluminium shell, with dual power supplies, 100mm faders and a large TFT control screen, with 50 scene settings and tune out, fader tracking mode, abundant pre-set and user settings. It can connect to a LAN or WiFi network, with PC remote control via TCP/IP or wireless iPad control, and can connect directly to an AudioNet network for control, transmission and monitoring. Stand: 12-E80

On the Mark: the new CDM24 digital audio mixer

Franck Facon, marketing & communications director, Analog Way

Just seamless

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AVB network. It is a dedicated card that converts two Artist ports to the AVB network and vice versa. To further enable signal integration, Riedel offers a comprehensive suite of AVB-enabled interfaces for its Artist intercom platform. Besides the existing Connect AVB

x8 panel interface, the Connect AVB C8 offers eight AES connections on BNC. The device supports both bidirectional AES for intercom panels and unidirectional transport for broadcast AES. The Connect AVB A8 provides eight analogue inputs and outputs on RJ45 connectors. Riedel’s AVB Manager delivers full AVB network management and features system-wide control of all AVB components. Riedel also has a demonstration on the AVnu Alliance stand (7-H195). Stand: 9-D145

In today’s fast-paced and visually-based world, switching through black just doesn’t cut it

during a switch. A transition through black looks sub-standard and is not a professional approach. It certainly doesn’t impress the audience. Today there are more choices than ever for ‘presentation switching’ devices, but we mustn’t forget the primary goal of the device: to achieve flawless, visually stunning presentations without distraction. Analog Way leads the field with undeniably

amazing image quality, low latency and true seamless transitions. As the first pioneer of seamless switching, Analog Way has been on the cutting edge of the technology since 1997. It is clear that superior engineering is required to provide the desired seamless operation coupled with user-friendly interfaces. Audiences demand nothing less. This is true in

both the rental and staging market as well as integration. Therefore Analog Way continues to provide true seamless switching on all its models in order to deliver what your presentations require. The LiveCore and Midra series of mixers and seamless switchers are the latest in our proud lineage of benchmark-setting seamless switchers. Stand: 11-F58

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HAL control options boosted RANE According to Rane, users can now control its HAL DSP system with any device, anytime, anywhere. On show at ISE 2014

are the latest version of HAL (HAL4) and Rane’s EXP7x device. HAL has made a name for itself in room combining, paging and distributed audio systems.

Featured in the box, and now on Rane’s website, is Halogen 4.0 software, which adds support for the Web Controls feature in any HAL, as well as a firmware update to existing HAL devices

The Kramer VP-773 Presentation Scaling Switcher has four HDMI inputs

that enables customisable web pages to be created within Halogen. It is simply necessary to run the custom page(s) on any Smartphone, tablet or

Projector stacking has a bright future CASIO

First in new PerfectPix switcher family unveiled KRAMER ELECTRONICS Part of its new PerfectPix product family, Kramer Electronics is unveiling the VP-773 Presentation Scaling Switcher. Other products in the family are the VP-460/1, VP-770, VP-771 and VP-774. The VP-773, which features eight inputs, four HDMI inputs and HDBaseT output, is said to offer a versatile feature set that includes picture-in-picture functions, luma-keying, 2K resolution, emergency alert notifications,

built-in web pages and more. It incorporates a certified HDBaseT output port that is claimed to work flawlessly with all Kramer’s HDBaseT receivers, such as the TP-580R and TP-580RXR, and the WP-580R and WP-580RXR, enabling easy system usage. When partnered with Kramer’s HDBaseT products that support XTRA (Long Reach) mode, and Kramer’s matching cable, the scaled HDBaseT video image can be sent up to 180m (590ft) in XTRA Mode (with a

computer’s web browser; no iTunes store or app installs are required. Users can watch a video on the new HAL4 at blog.rane.com. Stand: 7-F170

maximum resolution of 1080p@60Hz, 24 bits per pixel), or 130m in normal mode (1080p@60Hz, 36 bits per pixel). “The introduction of our new line of presentation scaling switchers is Kramer’s answer to today’s demanding applications,” said Ezra Ozer, Kramer Electronics’ VP of marketing. “The VP-773 switcher/scaler offers the ultimate in image manipulation and processing, using the latest technologies of [DSP].” Stand: 1-F20

Casio has introduced a new Dual Projection System that is bright enough to be used in well-lit spaces. The XJ-SK600 combines two projectors (projecting the same image) with a Geometric Correction Box and a sturdy, black stacking box, which acts as a casing. The result, says Casio, is a strong light output of up to 6,000 ANSI lumens from a laser and LED hybrid light source. The correction software synchronises the two overlapping images to produce a distortion-free image. The image is claimed to remain bright and clear, even on projection surfaces with a screen size of up to 7.5m (300in). The light source promises a long service life as the mercuryfree laser and LED hybrid can be used for up to 20,000 hours, making the DLP 1,280 x 800 (WXGA) projectors “eminently suitable for 24-hour use”. Where

power is turned off overnight, the projector does not need to be shut down separately as it does not require a cooldown phase. When it is switched back on it is ready to use in just five seconds. The Geometric Correction Box (YA-S10) smooths out uneven surfaces with ease. Even the slightest distortions can be levelled out by pressing a button on the remote control. Projections on otherwise tricky canvases, such as warped screens or roundedcolumns, are no problem. Stand: 4-R56

It all stacks up: Casio’s new XJ-SK600 Dual Projection System

>>VoxPop

Knowing what you know now about today’s technology, what would you do differently if you could go back in time to 2004, when ISE started? ‘Technology has advanced so rapidly since 2004, I think that it has taken many by surprise. Integration and convergence were buzzwords for many years, but I think much of the industry was caught offguard when it suddenly became real. Were I to go back in time, I think the industry would have been well-served to begin to develop new skill sets, such as IT skills, earlier and begin to prepare itself more actively for the newly connected world that we are in today.’ Ethan Wetzell, platform strategist, Bosch Communications Systems

‘I would certainly be less in thrall to the PC. Back in 2004 the PC was the standard platform for signage. Our founder and current chairman, Anthony Wood, saw the potential of a dedicated solid state platform, and created that within Roku in the first instance. He showed me what he was doing in 2009 and offered me the chance to set up BrightSign as an independent business. We now offer a solid state player that matches the PC in nearly every respect and has captured 43% of the world player market.’ Jeff Hastings, CEO, BrightSign

‘I would have strongly supported making our product portfolio more modular slightly earlier than we did, although on the whole we can be very satisfied with what was achieved within the last 10 years. We were very passionate about the possibilities of working with media content in real-time then, and we still have the same passion plus valuable experience today!’ Hans Christian Stucken, marketing & communications director, coolux

‘Back in 2004 we did not see the financial crisis coming yet, but if we had known about it we would not have changed anything. Our corporate philosophy is to carefully treat our company’s assets, which are more than just money. Of course we had some drawbacks in turnover during the crisis but this helped us to focus on things we needed to do anyway and first of all invest in the development of new products.’ Tobias Stumpfl, commercial director, AV Stumpfl

‘We would have supported the show even more by renting a larger stand from the start. The first show of anything is always quite a gamble for a manufacturer. But even from the very start you could see the great potential that the show had to offer.’ Tom Van de Sande, marketing manager, Audac ‘I’d invent and patent the iPad.’ Tim Burnham, president, Tempest

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Show control takes flight AV STUMPFL Wings is the name given to the extensive range of show control solutions by AV Stumpfl, and includes the Wings Engine, Wings Vioso, Wings Touch, Wings IOBox and the Wings Avio protocol – all of which can be seen on the company’s ISE 2014 stand. Wings Vioso is software that allows for complete multimedia presentations to be designed and delivered. In pre-production, it allows editing, compositing and the use of real-time effects. It supports a broad range of video codecs. Wings Vioso also handles automatic (as well as manual) edge blending and warping, while the ability to record and play back DMX signals allows for the

synchronisation of light with other show components. The key hardware element of AV Stumpfl’s offering is provided by the Wings Engine, a media server with up to four DVI outputs, six 64-bit Intel cores, a pair of SSDs for rapid access to operating system and media files. A Stage version is available that is housed in a 19in 5RU custom case and that is shock-proof and fitted with Neutrik connectors. Wings Touch allows for the creation of interactive user interfaces that are intuitive and appealing, and can be used to create interfaces for either visitors or in-house staff. Four modules are currently available in the Wings IOBox family, a range of intelligent hardware modules. These

provide input/output for DMX 512 channels, 16 switch outputs, 16 digital inputs and four RS232 interfaces.

The Stage version of Wings Engine is housed in a 19in 5RU custom case

Wings Avio is a network protocol that provides the infrastructure for the Wings AV system. It is said that almost any

device with a LAN or serial interface can be integrated into an Avio network. Stand: 1-H3, 1-H6

Bee 8 records and streams media REACH A brand new media recording and streaming device launched at the end of 2013 is the focus for exhibitor Reach. Running an embedded system, the Bee 8 is a 1U height, 19in rackmountable device. With three DVI-I inputs, it supports two video- and one VGA

input, and records these signals with audio synchronously. The video inputs support standard definition and high definition up to 1080p/60. The format of the recorded file is MP4, which Reach says makes it easy to play back and work with Windows Media Player, QuickTime, VLC and many other video players. The Bee 8 has 1TB of internal

storage as well as a USB port on the front panel. According to Reach, any user can quickly record files directly to the USB device or download recorded files to the USB device. Start/pause/ stop recording buttons on the front panel let the user control recording. Reach also provides an iPad app, in which the user can monitor audio and video signals

and control the operation of Bee 8 with an iPad. It is, says the company, simple enough to be operated by any user with no technical background. The Bee 8 supports an RTSP live streaming function and is said to be able to satisfy most smallscale live streaming

The Reach Bee 8 recording and streaming device boasts 1TB of internal storage

requirements. The addition of Reach’s Media Center allows the Bee 8 to participate in large-scale live streaming and video file publishing applications. Stand: 1-E56, 1-E58

New repeater boosts flexible system planning GIRA The DCS repeater is a component for expanding a Gira door communication system with audio or video function. It can be mounted in the current

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distributor, just like the video multiplexer, video amplifier and video distributor. The product is for range extension and increasing the number of devices. In addition, the DCS repeater amplifies the

audio and data signals of the door communication system in both directions, as well as the outgoing video signal, which allows both the cable length and the number of devices in a door intercom to be doubled.

According to Gira, this feature-set makes the DCS repeater the ideal solution for large buildings with an abundance of residential units. It expands the range of the audio signal to 1.2km (for a total cable

length of 4.8km for the door communication system) and the video signal to 600m (for a total cable length of 1.2km). The Gira DCS repeater is available now. Stand: 7-P180

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Paddy Baker This year sees Paddy Baker returning to the ISE Daily editor’s chair for the seventh consecutive occasion. He has been editor of Installation (formerly Installation Europe) since 2007, and has overseen its transition from a print-only title to a multifaceted media brand. Immediately prior to this he spent a couple of years at the helm of One to One, a title for the optical media manufacturing market. During his career he has edited and/or written for publications in diverse fields including factory operations, construction and civil engineering.

Fergal Ringrose Fergal Ringrose is currently a freelance editor in the electronic media technology marketplace. Until October 2013 he was editorial director of TVBEurope magazine and the TVB-E electronic newsletter, and also editorial director of The IBC Daily. He was also content director of TVBEurope’s two London conferences. Before helping to launch TVBEurope in 1993, he was a director of Production Industry Publications Ltd in Ireland, where he launched the country’s first AV business magazine, Playback, and the first guide to the Irish film and television production business, Ireland On Screen.

David Davies David Davies has been writing about professional AV and broadcast technology for 14 years. He is managing editor of Sports Video Group (SVG) Europe and continues to contribute to a host of trade publications, including PSNEurope, PSNLive and Installation. He has also been a part of the team for The AES Daily, The IBC Daily and, since 2005, the ISE Daily, for which he served as executive editor (on-site) in 2013. In addition, he is active as a copywriter and sub-editor.

Michael Burns For the past 17 years Michael Burns has been a journalist, copywriter and author working in the design, film, broadcast and interactive sectors. Born in Glasgow and beginning his career on Macuser magazine, his work can be found in publications such as Televisual, Broadcast and The IBC Daily, as well as British Cinematographer, Macuser, Macworld, Digital Arts, Computer Arts and 3D Artist – and more. He has had four books published covering digital art and multimedia production, does occasional work as a producer for digital agencies and keeps an online presence at www.firedbydesign.com.

David Fox David Fox has worked for various broadcasters as a writer, producer, director and reporter in TV and radio, and has worked as a journalist for national newspapers and magazines in the UK and Ireland. Among other things, he writes regularly about TV technology for TVBEurope magazine.

Monica Heck Monica Heck is a bilingual freelance journalist and copywriter based in Dublin, Ireland and working internationally. She has been ‘in tech’ for nearly 15 years, in marketing before training as a journalist. Monica writes about broadcast, pro AV and IT in print and online. Aside from technology, she loves reading and writing about business, art, science and music. Her confusing Swiss-Irish genetic mix makes her the most organised laid-back person you’ll ever meet.

Ian McMurray Despite being an English literature, graduate, Ian McMurray joined the computer industry when 4K was enough memory to write a multi-user accounting suite. In 1996, however, he was asked to become European marketing manager for TI’s nascent DLP business, and was active in bringing the new technology to the attention of projector, display and TV manufacturers as well as potential end users throughout the region. He became a freelance writer in 2003, since which time he has contributed a monthly feature to Installation magazine as well as writing extensively for the ISE Daily.

Jeremy J Glowacki Jeremy Glowacki is a veteran magazine editor, having worked for numerous publications over his 20-year career. He co-founded Residential Systems in 2000 and currently serves as editorial director of that monthly magazine as well as its sister publication Systems Contractor News and their websites, which are all owned by New York City-based NewBay Media. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and lives outside Indianapolis, Indiana, with his wife, two daughters, and beagle-basset hound mix.

Kirsten Nelson Kirsten Nelson is the editor of the US-based Systems Contractor News (SCN). She has written about the AV integration business for 15 years and has served as a keynote speaker and panelist for several industry events. Nelson received the 2013 WAVE Mentor Award for her support of the AV industry. She also serves as the editor of Healthcare AV and the InfoComm Daily, and she is the managing editor of the CEDIA Daily. She co-launched Residential Systems magazine in 2000, and served as assistant editor for Medialine from 1998 to 2000.

James McGrath James McGrath is deputy editor on industry title Installation. He has over two years’ experience writing about integrated audio, video and lighting technology, after starting out as staff writer on the publication. Past roles include copywriting for a web development company, reporter for a local newspaper, and freelance copywriter.

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REPORTERS Michael Burns, David Fox, Monica Heck, Ian McMurray

EXECUTIVE EDITOR – ON-SITE Fergal Ringrose

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ON-SITE DESIGN/PRODUCTION Dawn Boultwood +44 20 7354 6001 dawn.boultwood@intentmedia.co.uk

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Exhibitors at a glance Smart Building

Park Foyer 8-H345

8-H350

8-K345 8-K350 8-M345

Harbour

8-N320

8-M350

7-C230

7-D230 7-E230

7-C235

7-M235

7-H230 7-H235

P10

7-M240

7-R230 7-R235

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7-S230

8-E310

8-F310

8-F312

8-D305

8-E305 8-D300 8-D295

8-E300

8-M318

8-K310

8-H310

8-F305

8-H300

8-K300

8-M314 8-M312

8-N317

8-M310

8-N315

7-F220 7-F221 7-F225

7-C207

7-C210

7-C205

8-R308

7-F210

8-R305 7-E200

7-F200

8-R300

8-E275

8-F275

8-F280

8-H275

8-K275

8-H280

7-E190

7-C190 8-K280

7-E195

7-F190

8-N280

8-N275

7-C185

8-K272 8-E265

8-F265

8-F270

8-E250

8-F250

8-F255

8-H265

8-K270

8-H270

8-M250

8-E245

8-E240

8-D230

8-F240

8-E230

8-F242

8-H240

8-F225

8-H215

8-F230

8-D225

Free WiFi Zone

7-D175

8-R245

8-N245

8-R240

8-R235

8-K240

8-M240

8-N240

8-K230

8-M230

8-N230 8-N227

8-K225

8-M225

8-N225

Free WiFi Zone

8-E225

8-F220

8-H220

3-C140

3-D140

3-C135

8-D205

8-E210

8-F208

8-E200

8-F195

8-H210

8-R215

8-K215

8-H214

8-K210

8-M210

8-R210

8-N210

3-A127

Park Entrance F

8-R205 8-K209

8-K205

8-D195

8-R200

8-M205

8-H195

8-H190

8-M200

8-N200 8-R195

8-H193

8-E188 8-D190

8-N185 8-F185

8-E185

8-E180

8-E171 8-E173 8-E176

8-F182

8-H180

8-K182

8-K170

8-F170

8-M182

8-L170

3-C125

7-S218

7-N195

7-N189

7-N187

7-Q195

7-T210

1-E116

7-K175

3-C118

6-H152

7-Q180

7-V186

7-V180

7-V184

7-P170

7-Q170

7-R170

7-R160

7-Q165

6-M150 6-H150

7-S170

7-R165

7-R164

7-S175

7-S163

8-N181

7-S160

7-S165

5-R120

5-R117

5-S118

1-P115 1-P117

1-N120 1-N125

5-R116

5-R110

1-M100 1-N110 1-H85

3-A110

3-A106

1-P110

1-H90

3-A113

1-M90

3-A108

1-P95

1-N100

3-C92 1-F85

1-P87

1-H80

1-P90

5-S127 5-S128

5-S122

5-S120

5-R115

5 5-R98

5-S112

5-U112 5-R109

5-S102

5-S105

9-G144

10-P158

10-N146

10-K142

10-N141

10-N150

10-P148

10-R146

9-D144

10-N145

10-P142

10-P146

10-R144

10-K135

9-F140

10-K136

10-N137

10-P140

10-N132

1-E72 1-F54 2-A47

5-U92

5-S92

5-R96

1-P80

5-U86

10-P136

10-R136

2-A53

10-S130 10-S125

10-N129

9-A128

10-R134

10-K125

9-G13

10-P130

10-R125

10-P122

10-R120

10-R126

1-N73

5-U72

5-S82

1-P65 1-P73

1-E68 1-E66

4-U68

4-R75

1-P60

4-S65

1-N70

1-M45

4-V72

4-S67 4-U65

4-U70

4-U62

4-U64

9-F115

10-K114

10-N114

10-P116

4-V68

1-P57

4-R62

10-S124 10-S122

1-E62

4-U60

1-N57

1-M43

1-E58

4-S56 4-V57

1-E56 1-F51

1-H50

4-R56

1-N53

4-S45

4-V54

4-S50

2-A42

2-C42 1-F50

1-N40

1-N49 4-U30

4-U32

4-U24

4-U25

1-M27

4-V35 4-R50

4-S34

1-N34 2-A36

1-M25 1-F40

4-U28

1-Q35

10-R116 10-S114

9-C111

10-P115

10-Q112

10-Q114

10-R115

2-A25

9-D110 9-D111

9-B100

9-B102

9-C100

9-C102

ATM

9-F104 11-N100

12-N100

11-C90 11-P78

11-D93

12 12-A92

11-C85

2-A24

1-F20

11-C82 11-C83 11-P71 11-C80 11-C81

11-E76

11-C68

11-H75

11-F78

11-K90

11-K75

11-E66

11-E64

11-C69

12-B94

12-B91

12-B95

1-F6 12-C92

12-A86

12-B74

12-C80

12-C85

Europa Entrance K

12-F82

12-E80

12-A80

12-F76 12-E76

12-A76

11-M66

11-C63 11-C66

11-E63

11-E61

11-F68

11-C60

11-F70

11-H65

11-K66

12-B71

12-B73

11-D58

11-E57

11-F50 11-F58

11-K56

11-H58

12-B70 12-B72

1-H3

1-N1

1-M4

1-N3

1-N5

1-Q10

1-M5

12-C75

12-E74

12-F74

12-C70 12-E70 12-E72

lein opap Eur

11-P65

11-N58

Scheldeplein

Unified Communications

11-N59

11-E60 11-E59

11-C58

12-A69

1-N6

1-H6

1-H2

11-N65

11-M60

11-K58

11-F54

11-C55

11-N57

11-D56 11-P60

11-C53

11-C51

12-A68

11-N68

4-V18

11-D55 11-D52 11-D54

11-F80

4-U19 4-U20

12-F85

12-A70 11-C65

1-P19

4-T18

12-E90

12-C86

12-A74

1-P18

1-M16

4-R18

1-F7 12-B92

12-E86 12-A83

11-P70

11-E65

1-H20

1-F2

Holland Entrance C

4-U27

1-Q14

11-P72

11-C84

4-U26

4-V22

1-Q20

1-F21

ATM

12-A84

P1 P2 P3

2-C24

Elicium

4-R24

1-P22

1-M20

2-E24

10-P111

9-G118

9-A102 9-A100

4 4-V28

10-R114 10-K110

9-B110

4-V50

4-U35

10-S118

10-R110

9-F121

9-D112

9-A111

4-R70 1-N62

4-V34

10-K113

9-G120

9-D120

10-R124

10-R113

9-F119

9-C123

Europe Foyer

10-K123

9-G132 9-F129

9-D129

10-S126

10-R130

2-A45

2-A50

10-P135

9-A133

9-C135

5-R78

2-A55

Congress Square P7

10-P141

1-F69

2-A52

10-S135 10-N139

2-E70

2-C66 2-A70

2-E64

10-P155

1-E78

2-E60

10-P151

10-K137

9-G140

9-D143

9-A106

5-U115

5-U100

5-R105

1-P70

2-E52

10-N151

10-K146

10-K140

9-C143 9-C144

9-C121

5-U110

5-S107

1-M70

3-C82

2-E40

9-F141 9-D141 9-D145

9-B121

1-N80

2-E36

10-N149

9-F146 10-K139

9-A115

5-R92

5-S110

1-H70

10-K144 9-D140

3-A80

1-E80

10-K150

9-A121

5-U116

5-S115

3-C89

Forum

8-H120

10-N152

9-A122

5-U130

5-U120

5-V74

3-A79

8-H125

10-K152

9-C133

5-U129

5-U125 5-U126

8-H130

8-H100

9-C131

5-S124

5-V90

3-C88

1-F80

8-H105

9-B129

1-P85

1-M80 3-A81

8-H110

9-A129

7-V160

1-N128

1-M122

1-E108 1-F90

3-C90

8-H115

9-A131

7-T168

5-S126

5-R119

5-R97

9-D142

7-V170 7-V173

7-T174

5-U127 5-R128

1-N130

1-F110

1-E114

3-C115

8-H135

9-C141

7-W180

7-T170

6-H132

3-A107

8-H140

9-B144

7-T175 7-T173 7-T177

7-T160

Residential Solutions

6-N148

6-H148

8-H145

9-A135

7-T179

1-H95 3-C111

8-H150

9-A132

7-T178

6-N152

1-E112

3-A112

3-A105

9-A134

7-V195

7-T180 7-V185

7-N182

7-V205

7-V190

7-T190

7-Q185 7-P180

7-N176

7-M176

1-F98

3-A129

3-A118

8-H155

7-V212

7-V200

7-S195 7-S190

1-P122

3-A111

Auditorium/ RAI Theater

9-A146 9-B154

7-V210

7-S200

7-Q200

7-Q190

7-P190

7-N185

1-E117

3-A109

Discovery Zone

7-V225

7-V215 7-T215

7-S215

1-P130

8-N182

8-M180 8-N180

7-M180

7-N190

7-P160

1-F100 3-A122

8-R185 8-F180

3-C130

3-C120

3-A134

8-R190

8-M190

8-E182 8-E183 8-D185

3-C128

7-V220

7-P172

7-H179

3-D144

3-A130

8-H219

7-V230

7-T220

7-S205

7-M190

7-E160

7-D160

8-R225

8-E215 8-E213

7-Q210

7-P200

7-N200

7-K185

7-H186

7-H180

7-F170 7-F175

8-R232

8-D218

8-D210

7-F180

7-H185

7-F179

7-D170

7-C160

7-T225

7-T217

7-P210

7-N215

7-Q160

3-B140

8-D220

7-S220

7-P215

7-N210

7-N180

8-M245 8-K242

8-F245

7-E175 7-E180

7-C170

8-N250

8-K245 8-F248

8-D245

7-E176

7-C180

Business Lounge

8-K250

8-E248

8-D250

Digital Signage

7-C184

8-N265 8-N270

8-K274

8-K255 8-H250 8-D260

7-P220

7-N225

7-N218 7-M210

7-H200

7-H187

8-K290

8-E280

7 7-H190

8-E285

8-D290

7-N222

7-M220 7-H195

7-C209

8-R310 8-N319

8-F304

8-F300

7-E220

7-C220

5-V96

8-F320

7-S210

8-F315

8-D292

9-A138

7-V240

7-T235

7-N230 8-E315

5-V118

8-F350

5-V115

8-F345

5-V100

8-E345

5-V92

8-N350 8-D320

11-D50 11-C52

11-D46 11-D48

11-E52

11-F53

11-H56

11-H45

11-H47

11-N53 11-K50

11-M50

11-K40

11-M40

11-N43

11-K36

11-M36

11-N34

11-P58

11-F52

11-N50 11-C40

11-C44

11-D44

11-E44

11-P45

11-F40

11-C38

11-C36

11-P40 11-D36

11-E36

11-F36

11-H36

11-N36

11-C34

Station RAI Amsterdam

11-C30

11-D30

11-E34

11-E35

11-H20 11-H31

2N TELEKOMUNIKACE ..................................7-T168 2Signage...........................................................8-K275 3D STORM / NEWTEK....................................11-F54 3d-berlin vr solutions GmbH....................10-K135 3M Touch Systems UK Ltd...........................8-H280 7thSense Design Ltd .....................................11-C58 A AAEON Technology GmbH ...........................8-K300 Aavara Innovation Corp..............................10-P130 Abletech Optoelectronics Co., Ltd..............11-C34 ABOUTSHOW ...................................................9-A146 ABtUS Singapore Pte Ltd................................4-R18 ACCLAIM LIGHTING........................................11-H45 Aconcept Pro Media BV...................................1-P73 ACTIVE AUDIO.....................................................3-C90 ACUSTICA..........................................................7-S218 ADA - Audio Design Associates....................1-N53 Adam Hall GmbH............................................7-H187 Adamson Systems Engineering ................7-H235 Adder Technology...........................................9-F104 Adelto Ltd..........................................................7-C235 Adeo Screen - Screen Research - Adeo Group.... ...............................................................................1-N80 ADJ Group Europe..........................................11-H45 Adtraxion Systems.........................................8-K210 ADUMA SA ........................................................8-F305 Advantech Europe BV...................................8-M210

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11-K33

11-N33

11-N35

Adwindow Outtline ...........................................3-C82 AED group ...........................................................1-F85 AF Electronics GmbH Co.KG...........................5-V90 AGATH SARL.......................................................5-R96 AHA INC Co., Ltd ..............................................8-E305 AHA-Systeme ....................................................8-N70 Airgoo Signage................................................8-F255 AJA Video Systems ........................................8-F170 Akasa (Asia) Corp...........................................8-D245 ALC NetworX ..................................................7-T220 Alcons Audio....................................................6-N148 ALFALITE .........................................................9-C100 Allen & Heath Ltd............................................7-K175 ALSO Deutschland GmbH ............................4-U64 AMC Baltic...........................................................2-A50 Amina Technologies Ltd..................................1-P19 Ampetronic.......................................................11-C83 Amphion Loudspeakers Ltd ........................7-V184 Ampixel .............................................................9-A122 AMX...............................................................1-F2, 1-F6 Analog Way.......................................................11-F58 Anchor Audio....................................................7-T217 Andivi d.o.o. ......................................................7-S195 ANFLEDS ..........................................................11-D30 Antelope Audio ................................................7-V184 Anthem AV Solutions ....................................6-H150 ANTRICA............................................................1-E112 Anxin Science and Tech Co., LTD ................12-F85

AOPEN Europe............................10-R125, 10-P135 AOTO...................................................................11-C69 Apantac...........................................................10-S114 Apart Audio - Audioprof NV............................1-P57 Appspace ..........................................................8-K240 AptoVision ......................................................10-K137 Aquavision ........................................................5-V115 Arbor Media......................................................1-E114 Arclite Optronics Corp...................................7-R160 Armagard.........................................................8-M245 ArphoniA...........................................................7-P230 Arthur Holm / Albiral Display Solutions ................ ................................................................12-E90, 2-A42 Artixium Shenzhen ........................................9-A128 ARTSOUND.......................................................1-P110 Asheridge Communications........................5-S112 Ashly Audio, Inc...............................................11-C84 Ashton Bentley................................................12-B71 ASK Proxima Co., Ltd.......................................4-U27 ASL Intercom BV.............................................7-E200 Astro Baltics.....................................................8-F312 ATEĂ?S Europe BV ............................................7-M190 Aten..................................................................10-R120 Atlas Sound ...................................................10-R144 Atlona.................................................................1-P122 ATON .....................................................................1-P22 Attero Tech .......................................................7-Q170 AUDAC - Hearing is Believing........................4-U35

Audicom MEA.....................................................1-P73 audio network GmbH....................................1-N110 Audio-Technica LTD ..........................................3-C90 AudioControl....................................................5-R117 Audiopressbox ...................................................4-V54 AUDIOropa ........................................................7-V170 Audipack..............................................................1-F40 Audix Microphones.........................................11-E65 Aurora Multimedia ............................................4-T18 AUTONOMIC.....................................5-R97, 10-N114 AUVITRAN............................................................3-C90 AV EMEA BV .....................................5-S126, 5-R128 AV INDUSTRY........................................2-A47, 2-A55 AV Magazine / AV Europe.............................6-N152 AV Stumpfl.................................................1-H6, 1-H3 AV-iQ - InfoComm International...............12-N100 AVA Vision Inc ..................................................8-E300 AVer Information Europe BV .......................12-B94 AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.......................8-K209 Avers Screens Sp. z.o.o. ...............................11-H47 AVEX ....................................................................1-F69 AVI-SPL..............................................8-K290, 12-F74 Avid.....................................................................1-H195 Avitech International Corporation .............9-G118 Avnet Embedded.............................................8-F245 AVnu Alliance...................................................7-H195 Avolites Media Ltd. .......................................8-D218 AVuno....................................................................2-E64

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FLOORPLANS & EXHIBITORS Axel Joost Elektronik.....................................3-A107 Axeos..................................................................12-E86 AXIUM ................................................................5-S126 B B-Tech International Ltd..................................4-R70 B&K Braun ........................................................9-A138 Baanto................................................................8-F265 Bachmann GmbH & Co. KG ............................2-A42 Baldwin Boxall.................................................11-E64 Bang & Olufsen a/s .......................................7-T190 Barco....................11-H75, 11-F78, 2-A42; 7-H175 Barix AG.............................................................8-E275 Barnfind Technologies UK............................11-D46 barox Kommunikation GmbH ...................10-P146 Barth Acoustic Systems ...............................11-C80 Basalte ..............................................................7-Q190 Basys GmbH ....................................................8-K270 Beabloo UK.......................................................8-N245 Behringer..........................................................7-F210 Beijing KENSENCE Technology Development Co., Ltd..................................10-N149 Beijing Tricolor Technology Co., Ltd...........11-C30 BenQ Europe BV ................................................4-S56 beyerdynamic GmbH Co. KG .........................1-M90 Bi-Bright SA......................................................9-C144 Biamp Systems..............................1-M122, 7-H195 BitWise Controls................................................1-N53 Black Box Network Services ....................10-N141 Blackmagic Design ........................................3-A134 Bleu Comm Azur EURL.................................7-N176 BLiNKBLiNK bvba...........................................9-B110 Blue Jeans Network ......................................12-A70 BlueBOLT.............................................................1-P22 BlueFox..............................................................8-K240 BMB Electronics BV..1-Q20, 1-P18, 1-P19, 1-Q14 Boeckeler Instruments.................................12-B92 Bosch Security Systems BV ........................3-C118 Bose .....................................................................1-M80 Bowers & Wilkins ...........................................11-H65 BOX IT Design ..................................................8-R240 Braehler ICS Konferenztechnik AG............12-A86 BRAUN Phototechnik GmbH........................9-C123 BrightSign...........................................8-N250, 2-A42 Broadcast Pix ..................................................8-H115 BroadSign International, LLC ......................8-E250 BXB Electronics Co., Ltd................................3-A105 C C-Mark Audio ...................................................12-E80 C&T Solution Inc..............................................8-D225 CABASSE ..........................................................5-U112 Cablesson.........................................................5-R120 Cabletime Limited - IPTV................................1-P80 Calibre UK Ltd....................................................4-U30 Cambridge Consultants ..................................1-P90 Cambridge Sound Management..............10-R130 Canon Europe Ltd..............................................1-F80 Canton................................................................7-V185 Casio Europe GmbH.........................................4-R56 CAT - California Audio Technology ...............5-S92 CAYIN Technology Co., Ltd............................8-F182 Caymon................................................................4-U35 CC Technic Taiwan Co., Ltd..............................1-E66 CEDIA.........................................................1-F7, 1-F21 celexon Germany GmbH Co. KG ....................4-V34 Ceratec Audio Design GmbH.......................9-A100 CERTES SIA ......................................................7-E176 Ceymsa Audiovisual, SA...............................3-A113 Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co., Ltd..9-C133 CHIAYO Electronics Co., Ltd .........................3-D144 Chief......................................................................2-C42 Christie ................................................................1-H50 Cineak...................................................................5-S92 CinemaTech........................................................4-U65 Cisco...................................................................12-B74 Citygrow...............................................................5-V74 Clark Synthesis, Inc........................................7-T175 Clear-Com ........................................................11-D54 ClearOne..............................................3-A129, 2-A42 clearvoice-systems GmbH ..........................7-P220 Cleerline Technology Group.........................5-S107 Click Effects......................................................9-B154 Clockaudio Limited.........................................11-C60 Cloud Electronic Limited ..............................11-D93 CloudCasting Corporation ............................8-F304 Coda Audio GmbH..........................................7-H186 Colan..................................................................1-N128 Collabora ........................................................10-S122 Colosseo EAS, a.s. ..........................................9-A102 COLUM ELECTRONICS IND. CORP..............3-A130 COMM Products Technologies.......................2-E70 COMM-TEC Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH......2-A42 CommandFusion ............................................7-S160 Communications Business Solutions .......12-E70 Community Professional Loudspeakers ..7-K185 Compunetix ......................................................12-C70 CONCEPT International GmbH....................8-N270

Conen mounts .................................................9-D129 Connessioni ......................................................7-V225 Contec.................................................................7-T178 Control4 EMEA..............................................10-N114 Coolux GmbH ...................................................1-F100 Cordial GmbH, Sound & Audio Equipment7-F220 CORE Brands......................................................1-P22 Corning Incorporated ....................................9-B100 Cotina Co., Ltd ..................................................11-C81 Covid......................................................................4-V68 Creator Corporation.......................................11-E52 Crestron ....................................2-C24, 2-E24, 2-E36 Cretivo GmbH..................................................8-M200 Crystal Display Systems Limited...............8-N210 CTOUCH Europe BV ..........................................1-N40 Cuanbo ..............................................................9-D112 CUE, a.s.............................................................1-M100 Current Audio ..................................................7-Q180 CYP UK LTD .........................................................4-S65 D D-BOX Technologies, Inc.................................1-N53 D-Tools, Inc .........................................................1-N53 D.A.S. Audio, SA .................................................3-C92 d&b audiotechnik GmbH...............................7-C205 D&M Europe .....................................................9-F146 D3C .....................................................................7-P170 Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.........................2-C42 Daewon Digitech Srl .....................................8-M314 Daktronics........................................8-N181, 8-N182 DALCNET ..........................................................7-N195 Dali A/S .............................................................5-S105 Dan Dugan Sound Design ............................9-G144 Data Display Group .....................................10-N129 Datapath LTD ...................................................9-B102 Datasat Digital Entertainment....................5-U110 Dataton ..............................................................11-F80 Datavideo Technologies Europe BV...........11-C52 DATEQ ................................................................7-P210 Dawn Pro Audio...............................................7-V190 Definitive Technology ....................................5-U100 DELEC Audio- und Videotechnik GmbH...7-H190 Delta Electronics EMEA ................................9-D111 DEMCO CSI........................................................8-E180 Devialet .............................................................5-U112 Dexon Systems Ltd ........................................3-C120 DiGiCo UK Limited ..........................................7-K175 Digital Projection Ltd........................................3-C88 digitalSTROM AG ............................................7-N222 dimedis GmbH.................................................8-F180 Dimension4 Acoustics ..................................6-H150 DIS.........................................................................3-A81 DISPLAX Multitouch Technologies.............9-F115 Display Development, Inc...............................1-N53 Display Flex Ltd...............................................12-C85 Display LED Screens Ltd..............................11-H56 DISPLAY MEDIA...............................................8-F300 DIVUS GmbH....................................................1-N176 DLS Sweden ....................................................5-R109 DNH Loudspeakers .....................................10-R146 dnp denmark as ................................8-F230, 2-A42 domeprojection.com......................................11-K36 Domonetio........................................................7-N222 Draper Inc...........................................................1-M43 DSplay by Cyberstream................................8-N275 Duran Audio.....................................................7-H180 Duratruss BV ...................................................11-H45 DV Signage Ltd................................................8-N230 DVDO ....................................................................1-N53 DVIGEAR, Inc ......................................................1-N73 DYNACORD .......................................................3-C118 DynaScan Technology Inc ............................11-K66 dZine ..................................................11-H75, 11-F78 E Earthquake Sound Corporation..................5-R105 easescreen.......................................................8-H215 ECEN ELECTRONIC CO., LTD ........................3-A109 Echo360..........................................................10-P141 ECLER Laboratorio de Electroacustica SA7-F175 EDBAK..................................................................1-N70 Education Technology ...................................8-D295 EIKEO.................................................................8-M240 EIKI Industrial Co., Ltd......................................1-F50 EKTA...................................................................11-N58 ELAC Electroacustic GmbH..........................11-E36 ELAN Home Systems.......................................1-P22 ELATION PROFESSIONAL ............................11-H45 Electro-Voice ....................................................3-C118 Electrosonic........................................................4-U28 Element One Multimedia GmbH.................12-C75 Elite Screens GmbH ......................................6-H132 ELKO EP...............................................................1-Q10 ELMO EUROPE SAS..........................................5-S45 Elo Touch Solutions........................................8-K230 Elsner Elektronik GmbH...............................7-N176 EMCORE Corporation ..................................10-S125 Emphasys ...........................................................1-P22

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EMT Controls ...................................................7-N176 Encoded Media UK Limited..........................11-E59 Ensemble Designs, Inc..................................9-G132 Enterprise Channels MEA ............................8-F345 Epiphan Systems............................................12-B95 Epson Europe BV...............................................1-F54 Equipson SA....................................................7-M176 Equitel SA .........................................................7-R230 Eurocom............................................................7-F210 Euromet srl ......................................11-P72, 11-P78 Euroscreen Srl................................................1-N120 Eurosell Spa.....................................................5-S118 Evertz UK........................................................10-R134 Everything But The Box SA ..........................7-P190 EVN electronic components GmbH ........10-N146 Expromo Europe........................10-R126, 10-S124 Exterity Ltd.......................................................11-D58 Extra Vegetables ..........................................10-N114 eyefactive GmbH.............................................9-F140 Eyestones LTD.................................................8-H140 eyevis GmbH ......................................................2-C66 F FACE ...................................................................7-C220 Famasete ..........................................................9-C145 Fasttel................................................................7-P160 FBT Elettronica spa........................................7-C170 FD Global AG....................................................8-F310 FENIX..................................................................7-S210 Fida....................................................................8-M205 Fischer & Kerrn A/S ......................................8-R240 Fisheye / BLiNKBLiNK ..................................9-B110 FlatFrog Laboratories AB ............................8-N315 Fohhn Audio AG ..............................................7-H179 Foreground LED Europe ...............................11-C36 Foresight Sports Europe ..............................7-Q185 Fortress Inc ........................................................1-N53 Foshan Nationstar Optoelectronics Co. Ltd........... ...........................................................................10-S126 Fougerolle......................................................10-N151 Four Winds Interactive ..................................8-E210 Fraunhofer Institut Nachrichtentechnik...8-E176 friendlyway AG ...............................................8-M250 FSC Global Ltd - Electric Cable Suppliers Worldwide........................................................7-M240 FSR, Inc ..................................................................1-N3 Fujian Kewei Photoelectricity Co., Ltd.......11-P45 Funktion One....................................................7-C210 FURMAN ..............................................................1-P22 Fusion Research ..........................................10-N114 Future Automation..............................1-P95, 2-A42 G G-Max Technology Co., Ltd...........................8-R185 Garvan Acoustic..............................................7-S170 GDS/Hantarex - Global Display Solutions.8-K205 Gefen LLC..............................................1-M27, 2-A42 Genee World.....................................................3-A108 Genelec Oy ..........................................................3-C90 Gerriets GmbH...................................................4-U60 Giada..................................................................8-N265 Gira Giersiepen GmbH & Co. KG .................7-P180 Global CachĂŠ, Inc...............................................2-A42 GLUX ..................................................................11-H36 Goldish Co., Ltd.............................................10-Q114 GONSIN Digital Equipment Corporation...7-F200 Grafos Steel......................................................8-E188 Grassfish Marketing Technologies GmbH .8-F185 GREAT Britain Hospitality Area ..................11-D52 Green Hippo .....................................................8-E213 Guangzhou Shirui Electronics Co., Ltd.....8-N227 Guntermann & Drunck GmbH ..................10-R116 GWS Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd .......8-N180 H HAGOR Products GmbH................................11-K58 Haidy a.s. ..........................................................7-N210 Hangzhou Gaoke Industry & Trade Co. Ltd4-U68 Hangzhou ISmart Video Tech Co., LTD......12-A83 Hangzhou Multi-Color Optoelectronics Co., Ltd ... .............................................................................8-R225 Hangzhou Wanin Educational Multimedia Inc ...... .............................................................................1-E108 Hanshin International Ltd............................8-H190 Harman International......................................1-N34 Harp Visual Limited Communications......8-K242 HB-Laserkomponenten GmbH ..................8-M225 HD Connectivity...............................................7-Q195 HDBaseT Alliance...........................................7-C190 Highlands Technologies Solutions ............10-P122 HIRAS LTD. STI. / CLETECH..........................8-E173 Hitachi Europe Ltd ............................................4-S34 Holocube...........................................................11-N68 Home Cinema Europe .....................................1-N53 Home Cinema Modules/Beamax Screens.5-R116 HPC Technology Inc........................................5-S124 HTE - Home Theatre Environment............5-U116

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Huasun Technology Co., LTD........................9-A133 Huawei Technologies Nederland BV.........9-A135 Huizhou DESAY Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.... .............................................................................11-C65 Humantechnik GmbH ....................................7-V170 HUMElab...........................................................8-N319 I i-Chips USA....................................................10-P151 i-Power (UK) Limited .....................................11-C82 i3 | interactive integrated inspiring.........10-N150 IBASE Technology Inc....................................8-H220 ic audio GmbH.................................................7-N215 ICE Cable Systems............................................2-E40 Iemke Roos Audio BV.......................................3-C90 Ihiji....................................................................10-N114 IHSE GmbH ....................................................10-P136 iiyama International ....................................10-K146 iKNix...................................................................7-N176 iKON AVS...........................................................11-D56 ILS - Intelligent Lectern Systems......1-E68, 1-E72 Imaging Science Foundation / AVPro Alliance..... .............................................................................8-H135 IMECON ENGINEERING.................8-N185, 8-R190 IML Worldwide ................................................7-N187 Improve.............................................................8-H345 In akustik GmbH Co& KG.................................4-S67 InAVate.................................................................1-Q35 iNDS Technology, Inc .....................................8-R232 Infinitus..............................................................8-K170 INFITEC GmbH.................................................9-D110 InfoComm International.............................11-N100 InFocus Corporation.......................................9-C131 INGRAM MICRO.............................................10-K110 innea GmbH ........................................................4-V22 INNES.................................................................8-K250 InOut .....................................................................1-P60 Installation........................................................7-E160 Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers Ltd.......................................................................7-H230 Inter-M .................................................................4-U70 Interactive Voting System bv.......................7-F225 Interspace Industries ....................................12-B92 Intertek..............................................................7-D160 Intopix..............................................................10-K150 InventDesign....................................................11-P65 IP Security Pavilion........................................7-Q210 iRidium mobile................................................7-N185 iRoom GmbH intelligente Technik................5-R97 ISE Commercial Solutions Theatre...........8-H310 ISE International Media Showcase............8-X200 ISE Residential Solutions Theatre ............7-W180 ISF .......................................................................7-V186 iSimplex ............................................................7-P172

J J DISPLAY Inc...................................................8-E285 Jans Creacar NV .............................................8-E225 Jetway Information Co., Ltd ........................8-H214 Jiangsu CnLamp Optoelectronics Technology Co. ................................................................................1-P70 JK Screen..........................................................12-F76 Jocavi..................................................................7-T215

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JoeCo Ltd ..........................................................7-C184 Jung, Albrecht GmbH & Co.KG ...................7-M220 Jupiter Systems ................................................2-A45 Just Lamps Ltd..................................................1-P85 K K-array.................................................................2-A70 Kacsa Audio......................................................5-V100 Kaleidescape, Inc..............................................1-M25 KAUBER...............................................................4-U32 KEF / GP Acoustics GmbH ...........................11-C66 Kern & Stelly Medientechnik GmbH ............3-C89 Key Digital.........................................................7-Q160 Kindermann GmbH..........................................1-M70 Kindwin Opto Electronic Co., Ltd................11-N53 Kingyoo Electronics Co., Ltd. (Korea).........8-E280 KIRRON light components GmbH & Co..10-K144 Kiss Box bv.....................................................10-K139 Kiwapp...............................................................8-F240 Klark Teknik......................................................7-F210 KNX.....................................................................7-N176 Konka Video & Comm. Sys. Eng. Co., Ltd...8-D290 KORUS..................................................................1-P22 Kramer Electronics Ltd........................1-F20, 1-H2 KX-AV .................................................................6-H150 L L'ile des Medias...............................................8-K170 Lab.gruppen.......................................................5-R98 LANG AG..............................................................1-H80 Lawo AG.............................................................7-T220 LDA Audio Tech...............................................7-N180 Leaf..................................................................10-N114 Lectrosonics ....................................................7-D170 LedGo BV...........................................................9-C135 Ledman Optoelectronic................................11-N33 Legamaster International BV......................9-D120 Leon Speakers, Inc .........................................7-T190 Leviton Security & Automation...................5-R119 Lex System.......................................................8-F248 Leyard................................................................11-F40 LG Electronics..................................................11-K75 Lifedomus ........................................................7-N182 LifeSize Communications - a division of Logitech .............................................................12-C86, 12-C92 Lighthouse Technologies Limited ..............11-F70 Lightking ...........................................................11-P70 Lightware..........................................................3-C128 LILIN ................................................................10-N114 LINDY ...............................................................8-N280 Linear Technologie.........................................11-C63 Link Srl ..............................................................7-K175 Linsn Technology............................................11-K33 Linso...................................................................8-K280 LionDATA Europe ............................................8-F242 Listen Technologies.......................................6-H148 Lithoss...............................................................7-R164 LiveDots ............................................11-H75, 11-F78 Lotusline France.............................................7-P230 Loxit Ltd ............................................................9-G120 Lumens Digital Optics Inc...............................1-H85 LUMI LEGEND CORPORATION .....................9-C102 Lutron EA Ltd ..................................................1-N100

LUXUL ................................................................5-S126 M M4B SA..............................................................8-K274 MAAS-CPS...........................................................4-V72 Martin Audio.....................................................7-K175 Mass Fidelity....................................................8-H105 Matrox Electronic Systems GmbH............11-M66 Maxbell Europe...............................................8-H125 MBL Akustikgeraete GmbH & Co. KG ........7-S175 mdtMedientechnik.........................................8-M200 Media Vision.....................................................3-A110 MEDIALON...........................................................2-A42 Mediascreen Bildkommunikation.............10-P155 MediaSprint Joachim Gulba GmbH & Co....4-V35 Medium GmbH...................................................4-U64 Merging Technologies SA.............................7-C180 Metra Home Theater Group.........................7-S163 Meyer Sound......................................1-F90, 7-H195 Midas Consoles ...............................................7-F210 Middle Atlantic Products .....................2-A42, 1-N6 Minrray Industry Co., Ltd ..............................12-A69 MIPRO ................................................................7-E190 Mitsubishi Electric Europe ...2-A24, 2-A25, 2-A36 MMT GmbH & Co. KG .....................................8-H300 Mode Lighting..................................................1-P115 Mode-AL Limited ............................................11-E60 ModernSolid Industrial Co., Ltd ..................9-C121 Modul IT Solutions Limited........................10-R136 Monitor Audio Ltd...........................................5-R110 MSI......................................................................8-H193 Multi Caisses Inc .............................................11-C53 Multibrackets Europe AB..............................11-K58 MultiCAM Systems.........................................7-P215 multiTap ............................................................8-H110 MultiTouch Ltd.................................................11-N50 Music & Lights Srl..........................................11-N65 Music in every room ltd................................8-H155 MuxLab..............................................................1-N125 MW-The Screenfactory.................................8-M310 N Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co., Ltd .....3-B140 NanoTS Co., Ltd ..............................................8-M180 Nautilus SA.......................................................8-E230 Navitar ............................................................10-N145 Navori International SA ................................8-K225 NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH .........4-R24 Neets A/S.........................................................7-M180 Net Display Systems BV ...............................8-K215 Neutrik AG........................................................6-H152 NewHank Quality AV products....................7-E180 Newstar Products Europe..............................5-U92 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd ...................8-H250 Nexio Co., Ltd ...................................................9-A132 Nexo SA................................................................3-C90 Nexus...............................................................10-R115 Niles Audio Corporation..................................1-P22 Niveo Professional............................................5-V92 NovaStar...........................................................11-N34 Novus Dahle GmbH & Co. KG ......................5-U125 NTi Audio AG ....................................................1-F117 NuVo Technologies..............................................1-N6

O OCT Technology CO., LTD............................10-Q112 OEMKIOSKS | PARTTEAM GROUP .............8-N225 Ohm UK .............................................................7-D230 Okayo Electronics Co. Ltd.............................3-C140 okugi Lift Systems GmbH.............................1-P130 OMB srl..............................................................5-S115 Omnitapps - the Multi-Touch Suite............8-H219 On Point Audio .................................................7-F179 One Systems, Inc ............................................7-F179 ONELAN Limited .............................................8-F208 Online Software AG .....................................10-S118 ONUMEN ...........................................................11-H20 Ophit Co. Ltd ..................................................10-K125 OPPO BD UK LTD ..........................................6-H150 Opticis Co. LTd....................................................4-U20 Opticomm-EMCORE ....................................10-S125 Opticon Sensors Europe BV.........................8-F280 OPTO TECH CORPORATION..........................8-N200 Optoma Europe .................................................4-R50 Oray / Erard Pro ................................................3-C82 OutClass............................................................8-H130 P p.i. Degano Gabriele ......................................8-H120 P5........................................................................7-N225 Packet Ship ......................................................11-D55 Pakedge Device & Software ........................5-S122 Pan Acoustics GmbH.....................................7-P200 Panamax .............................................................1-P22 Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH...........1-H70 Panasonic System LSI..................................8-M312 Panopto EMEA ..............................................10-R113 Paradigm Audio Visual..................................11-F53 Parasound Products inc ...............................5-R128 Partners in Enterprise Limited...................11-D50 PASO SpA..........................................................7-C170 PASS-Medientechnik .....................................7-T217 PCP Solutions..................................................8-R235 Peavey Commercial Audio...........................3-A111 Peerless AV Europe.......................................11-H58 Penn Elcom......................................................9-D141 Penton UK Ltd..................................................11-C82 PeTa Bearbeitungstechnik GmbH................4-U24 Pexip AS............................................................12-B70 Philips Signage Solutions .......10-K113, 10-K114 Phoenix Audio Technologies........................12-A80 Picturall Ltd......................................................9-B110 Pixled .................................................................11-K56 Planar Systems, Inc .........................................3-A80 Plastic Logic.....................................................8-F255 Polycom.............................................................12-A74 Polymedia.........................................................12-B73 polytouch / Pyramid Computer GmbH.....8-H270 Portalis EU .......................................................8-H150 PowerCreator ..................................................12-A76 Powerld Enterprises Co., Ltd ......................8-D292 Powersoft Srl...................................................7-K175 Prase Engineering SpA ...................................1-P65 PresTop Products...........................................8-R215 Primare AB.......................................................11-E36 Prismaflex International ..............................8-D260

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FLOORPLANS & EXHIBITORS Pro Audio Stash Ltd.......................................5-U115 Pro Control..........................................................5-R78 Procab..................................................................4-U35 Procella Audio .................................................5-S110 ProDVX Europe BV.......................................10-P111 PRODYS...........................................................10-S130 PROEL SpA .......................................................7-E220 Proficient.............................................................1-P22 Projecta................................................................2-C42 projectiondesign..................................1-H75, 1-F78 ProofVision.......................................................5-S127 Prysm Inc..........................................................11-F52 PTN Electronics Limited ...............................9-F141 PureLink GmbH...............................................3-C115

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Q Q-Better Lda ....................................................8-K255 QMotion Shades UK .........................................5-U72 Qomo HiteVision .............................................11-K50 QSC Audio Products LLC ..............................7-H200 QSTECH (Xian Qingsong Technology Co., Ltd........ .............................................................................11-E63 Quarta...................................................................1-F69 Quested..............................................................7-T160

R Radial, Primacoustic, Knoll..........................7-C220 Rako Controls.....................................................5-R92 RANE Corporation ..........................................7-F170 rAVe Europe .....................................................8-E245 rAVe NOW..........................................................8-E248 RCF S.P.A...........................................................7-F190 RDL Europe BV ................................................7-E195 Realfiction ......................................................10-P148 RealNetworks..................................................9-F119 Redleaf Audio Visual Equipment Co. Ltd..1-F110 reflecta gmbh ..................................................9-C123 Renkus-Heinz ..................................................7-K175 Reprolux Screens..............................................3-C82 ReQuest Audio Switzerland AG ..................5-R115 Retop LED Display Co., Ltd...........................9-B121 Revolabs ...........................................................12-A92 Revolution Acoustics.....................................5-U126 Revox GmbH ....................................................7-P180 Rextron Technology Inc..............................10-N146 RGB Spectrum.................................................3-C111 RH & L Technology, LTD ................................12-B91 RIEDEL ..............................................9-D145, 7-H195 RJS Electronics Limited ...............................11-D48 RME ....................................................................7-C207 RMG Networks................................................8-H180 ROBE................................................................10-P142 ROE Visual Co., Ltd .........................................11-E44 Roland Systems Group .................................7-F180 Rosendahl Conceptkiosk..............................8-N220 RSF Europe .........................................................4-V18 RSL and Partners BV.....................................7-R235 RTI .........................................................................5-R78 Russound............................................................1-M16 RUTENBECK.....................................................7-Q165 Rythmes & Sons .............................................7-E230 S S. Siedle & Soehne Telefon- und Telegrafenwerke OHG...................................7-Q210 Sahara Presentation Systems Plc.............3-A118 Salamander Designs Ltd ..............................7-T177 SALZBRENNER STAGETEC VERTRIEB PROF. AUDIOTECHNIK ...............................................7-H190 Samsung Display - Meetingroom G103 .....1-H20 Samsung Electronics ......................................1-H20 SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD .......................2-A42 SAPPHIRE Technology ..................................8-K245 Sat & Sound...................................................10-R124 SAUBAG.............................................................8-E185 Savant Systems..............................................7-N200 Saville Audio Visual .......................................12-A68 Scala Connected Signage ............................8-K182 Schnick-Schnack-Systems GmbH.............11-C55 Screen Excellence..........................................6-H150 Screen Goo Europe e.K..................................7-V160 Screen Innovations ..........................................1-N53 SCREEN-LED ...................................................8-H275 SCREEN. New Technologies Gesellschaft f端r elektronische Bildsysteme GmbH .............8-F270 screenFOOD Digital Signage Software & Multimedia Solutions.....................................8-E275 ScreenLine .........................................................1-H90 SECARTYS ........................................................7-R165 SECOMP.............................................................8-F320 Seemax Visual Equipment Co., Ltd............1-P117 SEIKAKU TECHNICAL GROUP LIMITED ....9-B144 Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co.KG ..................................................................2-A52, 2-A70 Shanghai Pallas Electric Co., Ltd................9-C141 Sharp Electronics Europe ............................11-E76 Shenzhen Absen Optoelectronic Co., Ltd..11-M50 Shenzhen BesdLED Co., LTD.....................10-R114

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Halls 9 and 10

10 Shenzhen CAS VU Technologies Co,Ltd ...11-C40 Shenzhen Chip Optech Co, Ltd....................9-A115 Shenzhen CLT Led Technology Co, Ltd .....11-E34 Shenzhen CreateLED Electronics Co Ltd ...11-M36 Shenzhen DianMingTech. Co, Ltd ...............11-C38 Shenzhen Dicolor Optoelectronics Co, Ltd .9-A111 Shenzhen Eastar Electronic Co, Ltd .........11-M40 Shenzhen GCL Electronics Co, Ltd.............9-A131 Shenzhen Gloshine Technology Co, Ltd ...9-A121 Shenzhen HTS Optoelectronic Technology .......... Co, Ltd................................................................8-R195 Shenzhen Huahai Chengxin Electronic Display Technology Co, Ltd..........................................11-E35 Shenzhen iBoard Technology Co, Ltd........11-C85 Shenzhen Infiled Electronics Co, Ltd.........11-C44 Shenzhen iTech Solutions Co, Ltd..............8-E183 Shenzhen Jonsung Electronics Technology ......... Co, Ltd ................................................................11-P58 Shenzhen LAMP Technology Company Ltd ....................................................................................11-F36 Shenzhen Liantronics Co, Ltd .....................11-D44 Shenzhen Lightlink Display Technology Co, Ltd .............................................................................9-B129 Shenzhen Magnimage Technology Co, Ltd...9-G13 Shenzhen Mary Photoelectricity Co, Ltd..11-K40 Shenzhen Newstar Optoelectronics Co Ltd .............................................................................11-H31 Shenzhen Orena Trading Co, Ltd.............10-N152 Shenzhen Q-Color Technology Co, Ltd .....9-A129 Shenzhen Sage Opto Co,Ltd........................11-N36 Shenzhen SBC Photoelectricity Co, Ltd....10-K140 Shenzhen Sino-Colour Technology Co, Ltd .............................................................................9-A106 Shenzhen Tendzone Intelligent Technology Co, Ltd.........................................7-M210 Shenzhen Timelink Technology Co, Ltd ...8-R300 Shenzhen Uniview Led Co, Ltd...11-N43, 9-A134 SHENZHEN VTEAM CO, LTD.........................11-P40 Shenzhen Yitelang Technology Co, Ltd.....9-C143 Show Solutions ...............................................11-C90 Showkube.........................................................11-N57 Showled FZC....................................8-F350, 9-D144 Showlogix .......................................................8-H100 Shure Europe GmbH........................................3-A81 Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH (Shuttle Inc) ... .............................................................................8-F225 SICOM ..............................................................8-H265

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SIEC.....................................................................7-V220 Sightcorp ..........................................................8-H145 Signagelive.......................................................8-L170 SiliconCore Technology ..............................10-K152 Smart Cabling & Transmission Corp ...........4-V50 Smart Display Co., Ltd...................................8-D230 SMART Technologies .....................................12-E76 Smart-e Ltd ...................................................10-N137 SmartMetals Mounting Solutions BV........9-F121 SMS / Evoko .......................................................2-A42 Snowhite Display Technology Co .................4-U25 SOLEDGE...........................................................7-S205 Solid State Logic.............................................7-H185 SOLIX Sp. z o.o. Sp.k. .....................................8-D205 SOLTEC ..............................................................12-E74 Sommer Cable GmbH ...................................5-S120 Sonance...............................................................1-N57 Sonic Foundry, Inc ..........................................3-A122 Sonodyne Technologies Pvt Ltd .................7-S190 Sony......................................................................1-H95 Sound Control Technologies........................12-A84 Soundtube ........................................................11-C84 Space 3D Solutions .....................................10-K142 SPARKLE GLOBAL CO., LTD .........................8-D220 SpeakerCraft ......................................................1-P22 Specktron..............................................................1-N5 SpeeQ ................................................................7-N189 SpinetiX .............................................................8-F195 spo-comm GmbH...........................................8-H193 Squadrat GmbH..............................................11-N35 STAGETEC GmbH ...........................................7-H190 Star Micronics Europe LTD.............................4-U26 Stardraw.com Ltd .............................................2-A42 Starleaf..............................................................12-B72 Stealth Acoustics and AudioControl .........5-R117 Steinway Lyngdorf.........................................11-P60 Stewart Audio..................................................7-Q170 Stewart Filmscreen Europe...........................1-F51 Stinova Ltd .......................................................8-N270 STORM AUDIO Digital Media Solution.......5-S110 Streamit BV......................................................8-R245 Structured Cable Products Inc. ..................1-N130 Sunfire..................................................................1-P22 Super Rod..........................................................7-T173 SurgeX International...................................10-P140 SVI .......................................................................7-T174 SVSi.....................................................................7-T210

SY ..........................................................................4-U62 Symetrix, Inc.......................................................3-C90 syscomtec Distribution AG ..........................8-H215 SZ REACH TECH CO LTD ....................1-E56, 1-E58 T t&mSystems ....................................................11-E66 TAG / HORTUS AUDIO....................................7-C185 TAIDEN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD .....................3-A106 Tannoy Ltd ..........................................................5-R98 Tannoy Ltd ..........................................................5-R98 Taodyne.............................................................8-R305 Tasker ................................................................7-S215 Tau Audio Solutions........11-C80, 11-C84, 11-E64 TDI Group..........................................................5-U127 TDMaverick.........................................................5-S82 TeamBoard.......................................................8-K272 Tecco................................................................10-K123 Techflex, Inc......................................................3-C135 Techflow Europe BV......................................8-M230 Technomad.......................................................1-E116 TecnoVISION Srl..............................................8-D300 Tecom Electronics Ltd .....................................2-E60 Telelogos...........................................................8-H210 Teleste Corporation........................................5-S112 TELETASK..........................................................7-T180 Televic Conference .............................3-C125, 2A42 Tempest Lighting, Inc .......................................4-V28 the Future Store..............................................8-N317 The IVY.............................................................10-S122 The Music Marketeers...................................8-E182 The Screen Works...........................................7-V210 Thinklogical..........................................................1-M4 Thomas Regout International B.V ...........10-K136 TM Audio / Pixelsource.................................7-K175 TMB.....................................................................11-C51 TOA Electronics Europe GmbH .....................3-A79 Tol Grup A.S......................................................12-E72 Tonar international BV and Allitone BVb.a....4-V57 tonwelt professional media GmbH ...........7-D175 TOP-TEC..........................................................10-N132 TORUS POWER................................................5-R128 Toshiba Europe ...............................................8-H240 Total Lighting...................................................8-N320 Trade Link Media Pte Ltd .............................8-N350 Transcend Information Europe BV.............8-F220 Triad Speakers Inc .........................5-S102, 5-S107

Tributaries Cable ..............................................1-N53 Trinnov Audio...................................................7-S200 Tripleplay Services Ltd .................................11-E57 trivum technologies GmbH .........................7-N176 TruAudio.........................................................10-N114 TrueConf............................................................12-A80 TSD Electronics Technology Co., Ltd .........8-E310 TSL Products ...................................................9-G140 TTL Network GmbH .......................................7-C160 Tul Corporation................................................8-R200 Turbosound ......................................................7-F210 Tutondo by ATEC Srl............................1-E78, 1-E80 tvONE......................................................4-R62, 2-A42 U U-TOUCH GROUP ............................................8-F265 UMAN Universal Access Network GmbH...7-H195 UNEDGED..........................................................8-D195 Uniclass Technology Co., LTD .................10-S135 UNICOL.................................................................1-N49 UNIelectronic ...................................................7-C230 Unilumin Group Co., Ltd................................11-F68 Unique Automation.............................................1-N1 Unitech Systems EE.......................................11-P71 Universal Remote Control Inc - Amber Int...1-P18 Univox ................................................................7-E175 URVE...................................................................8-E240 V Vaddio...................................................................1-F98 ValueHD Corporation.....................................8-R210 Vantage Emea NV ...............................................1-N6 VBrick Systems Inc......................................10-R110 VE Global Vending...........................................8-F195 Velodyne Acoustics........................................5-U130 Vestel..................................................................9-F129 VICOM ..............................................................10-P116 Vicoustic - Innovative Acoustic Solutions...3-C90 VIDELCO Europe Ltd ......................................9-C111 Videotree...........................................................7-Q200 VIDERO ..............................................................8-D185 Vidyo, Inc..............................................................2-A42 ViewSonic Europe Limited...........................8-F275 Vioso GmbH..........................................................1-M5 Vision AD S.ar.l. ..............................................8-M200 vision optics GmbH...........................................4-S50 Vision24 GmbH................................................5-S128

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11 VisioSign A/S...................................................8-H195 VISIVO GmbH & Co. KG...................................7-V186 VISS LIGHTING (SHENZHEN) Co., LTD.......11-D36 Vistaplus Co., Ltd ............................................11-C68 Visual Productions BV ................................10-P158 Visualplanet .....................................................8-E171 VITREA...............................................................7-N190 VIVALDI SRL........................................................2-E52 Vivitek Corporation...........................................4-R75 VNS Inc.................................................................2-A53 VOCO ..................................................................1-P110 Vogel's Products BV.........................................1-M45 Voice Technologies Switzerland.................12-F82 VoicePod.........................................................10-N114 Volfoni ...............................................................11-M60

VOOME NETWORKS .......................................8-D190 VTRON Technologies Ltd ..............................11-E61 VUTEC CORPORATION .....................................1-P73 W WALL-IT.............................................................3-D140 Waterfall Audio..................................................1-P87 Waves System / id-al ....................................8-E215 Wealleys Technology Co., Ltd ......................5-V118 Weibel Lift AG.....................................................2-A42 Wesco Distribution International..................1-N62 Westlab Audio GmbH.....................................7-C209 Williams Sound ...............................................3-C130 Wireworld Cable .............................................5-R128 WISA Association ...........................................7-R170

Wisdom Audio .................................................5-U116 WizePanel.com................................................9-D140 Wolfvision GmbH..............................................1-M20 WUXI LEXIN CO., LTD......................................3-A127 Wyrestorm Technologies Europe Ltd..........5-U86

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH .....................3-A112 YCD Multimedia / C-nario............................8-M182 YES TECH..........................................................11-N59 YESCO Electronics..........................................8-F250 Yuan High-Tech Development Co., Ltd ....8-R205

X Xantech................................................................1-P22 Xiamen RGBlink Science & Technology Co., Ltd .............................................................11-F50, 8-N240 Xilica...................................................................7-E180 XMOS .................................................................7-H195 XPAND 3D.......................................................10-P115

Z Zaag Technology Co., Ltd..............................8-E265 ZeeVee.............................................................10-N139 Zhuhai Lenscen Electric Co., Ltd...................1-E62 Zigen .....................................................................5-V96 ZonarSound......................................................7-F221 ZTE Corporation ..............................................12-C80 ZVOX Audio.......................................................5-U129 Zytronic.............................................................8-M190

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4K: on its way Inevitably, any discussion about 4K or Ultra HD resolution tends to focus on the remarkable detail and realism that 4K screens bring to images. But are users – commercial or consumer – now clamouring for that level of detail? And if they are, how deliverable is it?

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“It seems to me that there are only two justifications for 4K,” opines Robert Simpson, founder director of Electrosonic and returning to ISE again for his highly respected overview of the displays industry. “The first is when more pixels are needed simply to avoid a situation where pixels become visible. The second is when the display is required to display images which themselves have 4K content. This can mean either that the content is genuinely 4K or that the display is being called on to display multiple ‘2K’ images.” “As much as 4K has been the subject of much interest and excitement in our industry lately, we would be happier to see more projects actually implementing 4K in practice,” says Neta Lempert, vice president, digital business development at Kramer Electronics, who is presenting an InfoComm session at ISE 2014. “However, we’re already shipping 4K products, and we have no doubt that it's just a matter of time until 4K becomes an essential, mandatory demand in many installations.” “Deployment of 4K as a system from content through to display will take some time,” adds David Meyer, managing director of Kordz, whose ISE CEDIA session looks at 4K compatibility and design. “Think back to the first few years of 1080p, when the only source was upscaled DVDs. 4K is currently in that equivalent phase of infancy. Display and

Look out for the first signal management products supporting 4K at ISE 2014

processing technologies have evolved to the point that 4K can already deliver greater relative benefit than did 1080p prior to native source content being available.” But while it’s 4K screens that are grabbing the attention, it’s easy to overlook the fact that for those screens to succeed, they need appropriate content – and a realistic way of delivering that content. It’s all about the infrastructure. “There's a lot to be done,” believes Bob Raikes, managing director of display market researcher Meko and

editor of Display Monitor. “One of the critical elements is the type of codec needed to compress 4K content to a level that is compatible with the limits of current systems. And then the decompressing chips at the playout end need to be implemented and available at reasonable prices.” “It seems that we are still short on content when it comes to 4K,” says Meyer. “When this content becomes more common, users will really be able to enjoy the benefits of high resolution, and then spending money on 4K devices will be justified.”

A mount for all seasons EDBAK Mounting solutions for LCD/LED screens and projectors are the speciality of exhibitor EDBAK. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Piotrowice near Lublin, Poland, EDBAK produces ceiling and wall brackets, desk monitor mounts, projector and iPad mounts, stands, trolleys and videowall mounting systems. EDBAK also offers products for digital signage applications, such as outdoor and indoor Infokiosks and enclosures, that are designed and customised according to customers’ requirements. They are typically deployed in industrial and professional environments such as shopping malls, hotels,

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The PWS2 from EDBAK allows mounting of screen sizes up to 46in

airports, railway stations, subways, schools and other public places. Typical of EDBAK’s range are its external enclosures for LED/LCD screens capable of handling seven sizes of screen from 32in to 70in. They feature a robust metal housing with antiglare, vandal-proof glass, an

internal ventilation system and simple maintenance. Standard colours are either black or silver. EDBAK also offers a variety of videowall mounting solutions. As well as traditional wall mounts, the company can offer mobile, freestanding, columnar, ceilingmount and modular options. Stand: 1-N70

Ian McMurray, ISE Daily team The majority of commentators agree with Neta Lempert that the success of 4K is a foregone conclusion. The question is only: how fast will it move? What can ISE 2014 tell us in terms of the extent to which that infrastructure will begin to fall into place – given that Bob Raikes, for example, expects to see more 4K displays at the show than last year, not least because they are potentially significantly more profitable for display manufacturers? David Meyer is looking for what he describes as “systemic advancement” – the ancillary devices to make 4K systems possible such as cables, extenders, switches, splitters and AVRs. He won’t be disappointed, it seems. Kramer is launching its new line of HDBaseT and fibre range extenders, as well as HDMI distribution amplifiers and boardroom solutions, all of which support 4K, and Neta Lempert expects other vendors to announce developments in this area too. “Without a doubt, we will witness the first signal management products, such as video routers and splitters supporting 4K, on the showfloor this year,” says Lempert, who is hoping to see the first 4K media players. 4K is unquestionably coming. ISE 2014, it is clear, will provide visitors with a unique insight into when it is likely to arrive as a truly deployable technology.

Amplifier range, app upgraded ARTSOUND The range of mixing amplifiers produced by Artsound has been expanded with a larger version, the Artsound MX-500S, which is an integrated 100V mixing amplifier with a 500W capacity. At the touch of a button, five volume zones can be created, as well as individual tone control for each zone. In addition, this amplifier has a selective call-up capability. The PM-2S01 is now a 10channel preamplifier whose signals can be transmitted to two zones. It has individual volume control (per channel) and is said to be ideal for connecting several microphones or sources. Also being showcased is the PR-1240, a 240W power amplifier which, says Artsound, is suitable for users wishing to expand

four-channel amplifiers to five or six zones for example. Artsound is also highlighting its updated app, which is available free for iOS or Android, and which the company says makes the hand-held transmitter completely surplus to requirements – to the point where the company no longer ships one. The new app enables the user to operate up to eight zones, the built-in tuners and up to three MP3 streams. It can also control external sources, such as a Bluetooth or Airplay module, and enables the selection of tracks, albums or artists – even from a network hard-disk. The app can be combined with Spotify/internet radio and is now available in Dutch, French and English. Stand: 1-P110

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My MY, it’s a clutter-free desk

Matrix switchers feature audio de-embedding RGB SPECTRUM

NOVUS DAHLE The new Novus MY range of monitor arms includes a neat tablet mount to make it easier to organise a desktop while keeping everything to hand. The Novus MY design “creates more room for your individual work environment”, and is easily manoeuvrable and functional. “Flexible rotation and infinite height adjustment will bring every monitor and tablet into an ergonomic position,” says the company. “Novus MY demonstrates how easy existing space can be optimised. Intelligent, flexible and ergonomic.” Novus MY mounts can carry monitors weighing up to 6kg, with models for single and dual monitors (including side-by-side and backto-back configurations), with a choice of fixing methods, as well as the tablet-holder. They allow flexible rotation, ergonomic tilting and precise adjustment of the monitors. Stand: 5-U125

Compact weatherbeater sounding loud and clear ONE SYSTEMS The CrossField Array-2 (CFA-2) long-throw, full-range loudspeaker system, with full weatherproofing, is being shown on the One Systems stand. The CFA-2 is a 55° x 30° array, featuring a rotatable HF waveguide driven by two largeformat HF drivers and four bandwidth-optimised 10in

woofers. One Systems says the speaker system – which delivers 1,200W continuous, 4,800W peak power handling and high sensitivity – can project highly intelligible, wide-range sound over long distances. The company also claims very high speech intelligibility thanks to the design of the transducers and crossover in the CFA-2. The 876.5 x 572.6 x 446.3mm

speaker’s enclosure is made of hand-laminated fibreglass and has a weather rating of IP56. The enclosure is coloured light grey and is gel-coated for a clean, unobtrusive appearance. The CrossField Array-2 is equipped with nine M10 inserts for rigging flexibility, while One Systems offers optional eyebolt kits, u-brackets, pan & tilt brackets and a pole mount system to meet

Tablet mount: Novus MY tab is a smart way of organising your desktop

The new Linx Prime Matrix Switchers, which now feature audio de-embedding, HDBaseT and PoH capabilities, are on show at the RGB Spectrum stand. The Linx Prime Matrix Switchers are pitched at complex installations. Offering users a mix of dual-channel modular input and output cards, Linx Prime switchers support a range of signal types over a variety of transmission media. Designed to accommodate any mix of copper, fibre or twisted pair connections, Linx switchers are configured to accept digital and/or analogue signals and distribute them for display within rooms and across facilities and campuses. RGB Spectrum’s proprietary CrossXFormat functionality allows the switchers to accept a combination of DVI, RGB and/or component signals. All of these inputs are output by the switcher as DVI/HDMI signals which can be single-link, dual-link, fibre, scaled, HDMI or HDBaseT, depending on the I/O cards installed. RGB Spectrum’s Opto series of fibre optic-based products, including transmitand-receive modules, is also on show. Stand: 3-C111

One Systems’ CrossField Array-2 can project highly intelligible, wide range sound over long distances

a wide range of general installation requirements. The CrossField Array-2 is userconfigurable for either lowimpedance (4 ohm) or high-impedance (70.7–100V) operation, selected via internal jumpers. The system is equipped with a built-in 600W autoformer with taps at 600W, 300W and 150W. Stand: 7-F179

‘Show special’ on encoder/decoder ANTRICA ISE 2014 visitors looking for a bargain in video encoders/ decoders are being encouraged to head to the stand of first-time exhibitor Antrica, which is offering a show special price on the company’s ANT-4000D and ANT-4000E. The ANT-4000E encoder can stream 1080P60 content from an HDMI, DVI, VGA, component or composite video/PC source over IP to the ANT-4000D decoder.

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Alternatively, the ANT-4000E streams in both RTSP and MPEGTS, which many digital signage decoder boxes can decode and display the live stream. Video plus audio can be streamed to one or many decoders over any LAN or WAN using low bit-rates. The output from a PC or laptop or any equipment with a monitor connected can be streamed live over IP. The ANT-4000E and ANT-4000D HD H.264 video server/encoder and decoder deliver an end-to-end

The ANT-4000 encoder/decoder from Antrica is on offer at a reduced price

video delay of 80ms. Unlike many encoders, according to Antrica, the units can stream up 1920 x 1080 at 60 frames per second. According to Antrica, applications for these products include sending PC images, medical scanner outputs, video images, digital signage inputs and other HD sources. Moreover, stream to software decoders such as VLC player, BUZZ player and others are also supported, says the company. Stand: 1-E112

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Third generation of Confidea TELEVIC CONFERENCE

AVEX’s Quarta integrates AV functionality into a table

Boost meeting room efficiency AVEX More effective meetings with the help of modern technology – that’s the idea behind Quarta, which exhibitor AVEX is showcasing on its ISE 2014 stand. The Quarta meeting table is said to offer a combination of fully integrated audiovisual facilities, maximum comfort and optimum ease of use, among other features.

At the heart of the table are flat screens recessed under clear-vision toughened glass, which makes sharing presentations and documents easy. This arrangement, notes the company, also allows participants in the meeting to maintain eye contact with each other because they no longer have to turn to face a single central screen on a wall – ensuring increased interaction, improved meeting dynamics and

enhanced efficiency. The Quarta table can be equipped with a videoconferencing system, and also includes an audio system, laptop connectivity and a touchpanel that allows control of screens, sound level, lighting, climate and other functions. AVEX says that it is well aware that organisations have specific requirements when it comes to business accommodation, which means that not all meeting

environments are the same. The Quarta range provides different versions in terms of size, finish and audiovisual components, and allows companies to choose the Quarta table which best suits their specific operational requirements. Quarta tables are co-produced by two Dutch companies – AVEX and Exclusive Products – and are manufactured in the Netherlands. Stand: 1-F69

The third generation of Televic Conference’s Confidea Wireless Conference solution has launched at ISE 2014. Confidea Wireless G3 has the latest wireless technology on-board, offering even more frequency bands in various countries. It comes in different models for various applications. The basic discussion units have a simplified user interface and the more advanced models include voting functionality. Those units come with an integrated RFID card reader for identification and authentication. Confidea G3 is also compatible with the new generation of Televic microphones, known from the uniCOS Multimedia Conference System. The Wireless Conference Access Point has an upgraded on-board webserver, which means a basic set-up does not require additional software to control the system. The newly designed web interface is mobilefriendly and allows the system to be controlled from a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Confidea G3 starts shipping in March 2014. Stand: 3-C125, 2-A42

IDB supports pen, pointer, finger VTRON

VTRON VL Series offers OPS support

The VL Series is an Interactive Digital Board (IDB) from exhibitor VTRON. Featuring LED backlight technology, Full HD resolutions, infrared touch positioning technology and a depth of just 10cm, it is designed for classrooms, boardrooms and meeting rooms. Pen, pointer and finger can be used to interact with the

touchscreen, which also supports multitouch operation. The screen itself is anti-scratch. The spec also includes two built-in speakers, provided to support stereo sound. A total of three options are available. For the first, an embedded OPS computer can be specified. OPS is Intel’s Open Pluggable Specification, designed to ease the attachment of a broad range of multimedia devices. The VL Series is also

available with an external PC running Windows 7. The third option is the provision of an HD Video Processing Module, which provides users with network interoperability, paving the way for a cost-effective way to conduct distance learning or meetings. It allows for highdefinition video transfer and mass data-sharing. The latest version of VBoard is said to allow users to more easily

create a content-based presentation through the upgraded layout design of the digital board. This, according to VTRON, is a significant enrichment of the resources available for teaching and training, combining an image gallery (education and meeting content), more userfriendly writing features, and a better management programme for ready-made files. Stand: 11-E61

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Brady O Bruce, vice president marketing & strategic alliances, Jupiter Systems

Real work, real time Seeing the big picture today and tomorrow is going to require an acute focus on distribution and collaboration, says Jupiter Systems’ Brady O Bruce This year heralds a change for InfoComm members that is tectonic in its reach and implications. The display wall industry has evolved because customer requirements have evolved. Distribution and collaboration are in; isolation and disconnected islands of information are out. It has been said that “seeing the big picture” often requires “seeing a big picture”. Our industry has a long and impressive history of providing control rooms that allow business and public sector managers to gather in front of a

display wall, see the same thing at the same time, develop a common operating picture, manage operations, and respond quickly to emerging situations. But what about managers, consultants and experts who need to see the same things, but are not in the control room? What about working with the managers who are in the facilities depicted on the control room screens? Information yields value when it is shared. Shared information is most valuable when the right people can work together with it. All of the video and other visual

‘Information yields value when it is shared. Shared information is most valuable when the right people can work together with it’

information that is made available to the managers in the control room should also be made available to managers who find themselves between flights at the airport, in their homes, in a hotel room 6,000 miles from HQ, on the street, in a branch office – wherever they happen to be and on whatever device they have in front of them. Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and even other display walls... Better still, these far-flung colleagues need to collaborate. By which I mean really collaborate, not just co-view. They need to be able to draw

directly on the screen, on top of live video, with a finger or a mouse, and draw the attention of distant experts to the area of interest. A whiteboard and a chat window should be available. Real work in real time is the goal – anywhere and at any time. Jupiter Systems has delivered that with Canvas, our collaborative visualisation product. We think that’s where the world is headed and where this industry will go. The future looks pretty good from here. Stand: 2-A45

ViewShare easy videoconferencing DA-LITE SCREEN COMPANY ViewShare Technology is making its debut at ISE 2014. The Da-Lite solution allows users interact using peer-to-peer software, such as Lync or Skype, on a large team-to-team scale. Described as filling a gap in the market between a high-end videoconferencing system and a personal computer or smart device, ViewShare Technology brings teams together with the free peer-to-peer software they are already using. ViewShare integrates a HD video camera directly into the weight bar of the Tensioned Advantage Electrol projection screen, meaning every conference room can be turned into a room for face-to-face brainstorming and document sharing in real time.

ViewShare also includes a tabletop speaker and microphone. Users can quickly and easily share their screen and make a call by plugging in a USB cord to their computer. Da-Lite lists other benefits of ViewShare, including the ability to conceal the camera in the ceiling when it isn’t in use and a retrofit model that allows older Advantage Projection Screens to be updated with a new format, HD surface and functionality. The Da-Lite camera screen will feature all the benefits and projection screen surface options of a Tensioned Advantage Electrol, including a plenum rating. Every Da-Lite surface is a proprietary formula and is designed to help customers achieve the best picture possible for their image. Stand: 2-C42

Da-Lite says ViewShare creates a new category for the videoconferencing market

Meeting calls for tablefor7 ASHTON BENTLEY Ashton Bentley has added to its Connect range of integrated audiovisual room collaboration products with tablefor7 and tablefor9, both of which are designed to provide “the perfect matched conference table” for a variety of medium-to-large meeting spaces. The tablefor7 is on show for the first time at ISE 2014 and

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comfortably seats up to seven people at a table designed to place occupants in the perfect position for both videoconferencing and collaborative meeting applications. It uses the same tool-less construction principles as the rest of the Ashton Bentley range so that it can be shipped anywhere and assembled in minutes. The table legs used can also house third-party devices, such as computers, allowing for easy

system expansion without the requirement of large equipment cabinets or dedicated rooms to house equipment. It also comes with Ashton Bentley’s interface-f, which provides two laptop connections, microphone and semi-automated control of an adjoining Connect single or dual display system (which can be linked to the table with just a single cable). Stand: 12-B71

Table of contents: Ashton Bentley’s tablefor7

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GroupSTATION now shipping

VC with full BYOD support

VADDIO TRUECONF Part of the Vaddio range, GroupSTATION is a meeting room solution that enables meeting room participants to use their own personal applications on their own devices: tablets, laptops and network computers. “Mobile computing has really redefined how and where we work in the enterprise,” said Vaddio CEO Rob Sheeley. “Remember when the only place we could work was at our desk? These desktop computers are now mobile devices we take with us everywhere. The problem is that mobile users want the ability to share their content and collaboration tools from these devices in a meeting room with local and remote participants. GroupSTATION solves this by allowing you to bring your mobile device into the meeting room. Now any app you use on your mobile device can be presented or shared as a group.” Employees can share PowerPoint or Keynote presentations, engage in high-

Bring Your Own Device is at the heart of Vaddio’s GroupSTATION solution

definition videoconferencing using Skype, Microsoft Lync, WebEx or any other UC application. GroupSTATION allows any application to be shared or collaborated in the meeting room. Users can also use the standalone SIP-based speakerphone for audio conferencing calls.

GroupSTATION, notes Vaddio, includes the necessary peripherals to create a multi-use room and group collaboration experience: an HD PTZ camera, loudspeakers, microphones and a control dock. Users simply connect personal devices to the GroupSTATION via a USB, VGA or HDMI connection and begin

using their favourite collaboration tools. “It’s that simple,” said Sheeley. “Whatever device people want to use, whatever operating system they have, whatever way they want to collaborate, and whatever application they want to use – they can.” Stand: 1-F98

Client videoconferencing applications from TrueConf now offer full Bring Your Own Device support for Android and iOS devices, Windows, Apple OSX and Linux, as well as WebRTC support for browsers. Besides offering cost savings, BYOD means that users of TrueConf videoconferencing products can stay connected – regardless of geographical location or operating system. The system’s support of scalable video coding technology allows mobile videoconference participants to receive highquality video and audio even on slow connection channels. The latest version of TrueConf Mobile supports all types of multipoint videoconferences (symmetric, asymmetric and virtual meetings for up to 250 people), which can be created directly from a mobile device. All video conferences with three or fewer participants are free. Stand: 12-A80

Wireless microphones designed for Executive Elite REVOLABS A new four- and eight-channel scalable wireless microphone system has been introduced by Revolabs. The Executive Elite is based on a new distributed architecture and can be expanded to provide up to 160 channels in a single deployment. The system’s remote antenna receiver and base digital signal processing units connect via a standard Cat6 cable with power over Ethernet (PoE) support to

facilitate installations. This means that the system’s remote antenna receiver unit can be placed in the same room as wireless microphones, vastly improving wireless connectivity. Executive Elite’s new microphones have been redesigned to offer “an elegant Fortune 500 look and feel”, superior audio pickup, improved signal-to-noise ratio, easy operation, and enhanced digital signal communication over wireless links.

For longer talk times, the various microphone types allow for up to 12 hours of continued usage and intelligently conserve power when not in use. To reach beyond the system’s standard four or eight microphone channels, the Executive Elite receivers can be synchronised, allowing the system to utilise up to 160 audio channels for its wireless microphones (80 in the Americas) in any given deployment. Stand: 12-A92

Sleek and business-like: Revolabs’ new Executive Elite system

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Globe LED fixture makes strong statement INVENTDESIGN Designing high-quality products which are functional, attractive and eco-friendly for deployment in offices, retail, clubs, restaurants and public spaces is the goal of exhibitor InventDesign. To this end, the company focuses on lighting using LED technology, pointing out that LEDs consume minimal power and, with their extended lifespan, benefit from low maintenance in hard-toaccess locations. The Globe is designed to

make a strong statement at the entrance of an office, store or restaurant, among other applications. It is available with different surfaces and different lengths of hanging aluminium rod. Each Globe – the diameter of which is 97.9mm – is equipped with six LEDs and, like the Jewel, has an opal cover for a uniform lighting effect. The lights can be individually controlled, and each is capable of outputting 880 lumens. The Jewel has cool white and warm white LEDs, which are

dimmable, with users able to adjust the colour temperature value of the LED according to preference. Its frame is made of anodised aluminium and sports an opal cover for a uniform lighting effect. Installations with more than one Jewel can have each dim independently in separate zones, with each space having its own light intensity and colour temperature. Stand: 11-P65 InventDesign’s Globe LED lighting solutions can be hung at different heights

D’accord integration for JADE and EDIT LAWO German audio manufacturer Lawo has integrated d’accord into its JADE software tool and EDIT editing software. JADE is a powerful software tool for PC-based audio and broadcast production, which acts as a mediator between audio hardware and software, allowing

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the use of multiple audio interfaces for one or multiple audio applications without restrictions. The release of JADE 1.0.2 adds a number of handy new features, including ASIO direct monitoring support. This allows low-latency monitoring connections for ASIO devices, centrally managed in JADE environments.

Furthermore, it adds up to four independent WDM driver instances, enabling separated audio input and output connections for applications that rely on Windows audio driver interfaces. In addition, a limited access mode now permits hiding the access to the configuration for easy and failsafe end-user

operation. Moreover, the VST plug-in host is now part of JADE Pro, which applies also to existing licences in the field when updating the system with the new release. EDIT, Lawo’s audio editing software, is tailor-made for radio production, bringing optimised workflows and faster user performance. The 5.2.2 EDIT

software release allows seamless integration into d’accord database environments. This capability includes bidirectional exchange of audio files and projects, powerful metadata and marker handling, and one-click software launch from d’accord user interfaces. Stand: 7-T220

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Set the controls for the heart of the home ELKO EP iNELS Home Control (iHC) is at the core of ELKO EP’s home automation offering.The company says that its iMM Server can be used to connect almost all the technologies in a house with the iNELS Bus System – lighting, heating, blinds, air conditioning, cameras, appliances, multimedia (audio, video) – using a single application. The iMM Client can be used as a videozone player, with the TV serving as a videozone that allows users to watch television programmes, browse photos and play music or movies from network storage. It can also be employed to control the entire installation, using an iconbased system displayed on the TV. Also available on the TV is a video feed from a front door camera. The Connection Server allows communication between iNELS Bus system units and other devices using diﬀerent protocols,

enabling all devices to be controlled through just the one application. It uses the small but powerful Raspberry Pi computer running the Linux operating system. Connection protocols supported include: RPC (for communication with applications in smartphones and tablets); Epsnet (for communication with central units); Miele (for communication with household appliances); IP Cameras (for communication with cameras);

Coolmaster (for communication with air conditioning); and eLANRF (for communication with iNELS RF Control wireless units). It is a subset of iMM Server in that multimedia is not implemented, but it is smaller and costs less. Also available is iMM Audio Zone, which serves as an audiozone player and can be integrated via iNELS through the iMM Server. Stand: 1-Q10

The ELKO EP iMM Server can be used to connect a range of home technologies

Simplifying automation functionality BASALTE Sentido and Deseo, Basalte’s best-selling products, are on display at ISE 2014. Both are said to complement perfectly the company's philosophy of simplicity, quality and understated class. According to the company, complex automation technology can easily be reduced to having the essential functionalities in only one button. This is demonstrated in its innovative switch Sentido, which is designed to be both functional and user-friendly. The switch is divided into two or four squares by which two or four functions can be controlled. The entire surface is touch-sensitive, and the slightest touch is sufficient to operate the lights. In addition, the room controller, Deseo, boasts an

integrated temperature sensor. This ‘innovative square’ – within the size of a standard switch – is said to perfectly complement Sentido and allows the user to control via the integrated display the various functions of a home automation system per room: steer individual light circuits; retrieve different atmospheres; control blinds; and with the built-in thermostat, operate heating, air-conditioning and ventilation. Both products were developed in line with the international standard for KNX home automation systems. Since most home automation systems today are controlled through iPad, Basalte has also launched Eve, a frame to attach the iPad in an elegant and stylish way to the wall. Stand: 7-Q190

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BakPak network management on the go PAKEDGE The newly updated BakPak Cloud- and smartphone-based app from Pakedge is claimed to save installers time and money by providing fully functioning, remote access to every one of their projects. It promises to reduce the time, cost and complexity typically associated with network configuration, management and maintenance in commercial and residential applications. “360°, system-wide, remote access is essential for installers seeking to improve their service offering and business

profitability,” said Victor Pak, president and CEO of Pakedge. “Our improved BakPak app gives Pakedge integrators the freedom to set up, monitor and maintain their customers’ systems, as well as store and back up data, from wherever they are in the world.” The free app provides full remote access to networks via an iPad, iPhone, Android device or web browser, and allows installers to automatically discover then configure and manage Pakedge products and other manufacturers’ devices on the network. They can review diagnostics, uptime and

downtime, manage network appliances, store and back up customer data and perform remote system reboots across multiple projects 24/7, eliminating site visits. Entire network-based systems can be monitored in real-time. Full project and system visibility are possible in an at-a-glance view from a single dashboard. The app enables installers to remotely power cycle the Power over Ethernet ports on Pakedge switches and power distribution units. It can also alert installers in the event of a fault. Stand: 5-S122

The free BakPak app is said to save installers time and money by offering remote access to all projects

Security cameras Reduce power consumption with Total Control TSL PRODUCTS

AMBER INTERNATIONAL Recognising that security plays a vital role in whole house automation these days, URC – which is exhibiting on the Amber International stand – has designed a range of surveillance cameras which can be integrated with its Total Control system. On the Amber International booth are the new CAM-DC1 and CAM-DCO cameras, which are available in two options: as an unobtrusive indoor mini-dome, or a tough, vandal-proof outdoor dome camera. Offering H.264/MJPEG compression, motion detection, web-based setup, administration, control and upgrade, the CAM-DC1 keeps in control via a 32-bit embedded CPU running Linux. Visitors to ISE 2014 also have the opportunity to find out more about the new MRX-4SEN Sensor

Extender and six new sensors that expand the power of the Total Control system and enable new control possibilities. Individual sensors observe the presence of video, light, audio, current, voltage or contact closure. Status is conveyed through the compact MRX-4SEN to the MRX Advanced Network Controller to trigger actions or macros. The MRX-2 Network Base Station is described as bridging the digital divide between control of the client’s legacy components and the IP network. Acting as a Total Control sub-base station, it receives commands from an MRX10 and reissues them via IR, RS232 or relays. Each MRX-2 includes one relay, one sensor port, two RS-232 ports and six IR ports. The MRX-2 is claimed to be able to connect to virtually any device or component. Stand: 1-P18, 1-P19

Showcasing its full range of basic and intelligent power management products is TSL Products. These include its smart power management dashboard, PsiMon with Eco Power Mapping, and its Vertical Intelligent Power (VIP) distribution unit. Chris Exelby, managing director, TSL Products, said: “Systems managers are increasingly faced with guaranteed uptime targets across diversely located equipment facilities. In today’s cost-

conscious and environmentally sensitive world, streamlining maintenance and support teams and minimising energy consumption is paramount. We’ve developed our power management range with these challenges in mind.” Any facility that depends on rack-mounted equipment can, says the company, save on power consumption, staff and energy costs, as TSL’s power distribution units enable systems managers to monitor and control all rackmounted equipment remotely and to efficiently manage power

requirements while reducing overall costs. The new Vertical Intelligent Power (VIP) distribution unit provides all the power and features of the TSL Products intelligent power distribution line in a vertical format. This design not only maximises rack space but streamlines the installation and configuration of rackmounted equipment, offering users the option to mix and match between basic and intelligent power configurations to suit the specific application. Stand: 9-G140

Boost efficiency with Haidy HAIDY Czech home automation systems provider Haidy is presenting a number of its products and demonstrating the Haidy HA system interface, which boasts key management functions of heat pump systems, A/C, heat recovery

units and heating systems. Haidy says the interface is one of the major selling propositions of its product portfolio. In addition, the company says that both its product lines (Haidy Plus and Haidy Home) make it easy and intuitive for users to set up and manage technical systems, so that maximum energy

savings are possible. The company adds that this is the ultimate winning combination when it comes to satisfying its customers: making significant savings achievable while delivering products with more comfort-oriented features. Stand: 7-N210

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The technology world is becoming increasingly IP- and network-based. What are the main challenges here for your market sector? ‘The biggest challenge is that there continues to be a strong divide between IT and AV. Some people in our industry get it; others are hugely dependent on external contractors to fill the knowledge void. The entire industry has to start facing the fact that they are in the networking business and we should be moving more towards IT/AV convergence.’ Robin van Meeuwen, VP, Crestron International

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‘The rapid change in networked visualisation technology requires new skills from everyone in the industry chain: manufacturers, resellers, integrators, consultants but also end-users. We started delivering network-based solutions that are easy to use, install and manage several years ago, and one of the challenges of this evolution is that it requires the right training and up-to-date know-how.’ Fredrik Sjostedt, VP corporate marketing, Barco

‘Obviously the greatest challenge (or threat) is safety and security. With the ease of installation and use of such systems we do all forget about security and reliability. The main challenge in the (digital) AV world still is compatibility of different devices, which is what we are addressing with a dedicated AV network protocol that unifies the communication within AV devices – focusing on reliability.’ Tobias Stumpfl, commercial director, AV Stumpfl

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HDBaseT Modular Matrix with PoE CYP UK New from CYP UK is a versatile HDMI HDBaseT Modular Matrix with PoE range. The company is making two models available initially: the 16 HDMI input x 16 HDBaseT output PU-16HBT and the 8 x 16 PU-8H16HBT. The units are able to send HDBaseT signals over lengths of up to 100m via Cat5e/6/7 cable infrastructure, and both models support two-way infrared, RS-232

and Power over Ethernet. Pre-configured to work with the CYP PU-507RX or PU-507WPRX HDBaseT receivers, which are powered using PoE from the matrix, both models come with dual removable internal power supplies, allowing for easy inspection and maintenance with zero downtime. Each bank of eight HDMI inputs (2 x PU-16HBT and 1 x PU8H16HBT) and two banks of eight HDBaseT outputs are easily exchangeable for maintenance.

Enter the matrix: CYP’s new 16 HDMI input x 16 HDBaseT output PU-16HBT

This means that installers can confidently create a 16-zone AV multiroom system knowing that any maintenance will result in minimum disruption for the user. To aid set-up and configuration, a DVI output for a local monitor is included, allowing easy testing of all I/O. Meanwhile, IP control capability enables remote access and integration into third-party control systems such as DemoPad. Stand: 4-S65

LED displays are easy if U-Smart SHENZHEN DICOLOR OPTOELECTRONICS Dicolor’s U-Smart LED display is claimed to be “perfect for concert and event stages due to its lightweight material and easy installation” as the result of a fastlocking device in each corner. The slim 512 x 512mm LED

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modules each weigh 12.5kg (about half the weight of previous cabinets) and are simple to plug together. They use die-cast aluminium enclosures, built to tolerances that are controlled to within 0.1mm. The replacement

of any cabinets inside the complete screen is possible during a broadcast without causing interruptions. For outdoor use the displays can work at temperatures as low as -20º or as high as 60º, and are IP65-rated for bad weather. They also boast high refresh rate, high

A new screen material is being introduced at ISE 2014, embedded with nano mirrors and light absorbing particles to allow a greater than 4K image to shine in less than perfect lighting conditions. The Ambient Visionaire screen material additionally features a light absorption layer and is intended for areas with more light, according to developer Screen Excellence. The new material is being demonstrated alongside Enlightor 4K, the acoustically transparent (AT) projection surface used in the company's True Aspect Masking (TAM) product line. Screen Excellence claims that the acoustic response of Enlightor 4K provides a nearly constant attenuation of less than 2dB across the entire audio spectrum, without altering the tonal balance. According to the company, sound absorption in the woven material occurs without

scattering, so the time domain response and the directivity of the loudspeaker behind it remain the same. This allows the sound to travel directly through the screen with very little attenuation. To demonstrate their highresolution capabilities the fabrics are on show on the Screen Excellence stand displaying images from a Sony 4K Home Cinema projector. Both Ambient Visionaire and Enlightor 4K fabrics will handle images beyond 4K, so providing the user with a future-proof screen, according to the company. Additionally, KX | AV is using the Screen Excellence stand to launch a new company that offers state-of-the art control systems. CEDIA fellow and audio industry veteran Anthony Grimani is also appearing on the stand to display his Dimensions4 Home Theatre Acoustical Panels, which are intended to improve accuracy, focus and tonal balance. Stand: 6-H150

Front to back: Dicolor’s new U-Smart LED modules

greyscale, high contrast, and offer vivid video displays. The modules are claimed to offer low power consumption, low noise, low transportation costs, and low installation costs: “It takes only 90 seconds to assemble and 50 seconds to dismantle the nine cabinets of the LED screen body

without any tools, with six seconds for each cabinet on average,” according to the company. Stand: 9-A111

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Whiteboard interactivity at your fingertips VIVITEK The NovoBoard from Vivitek is an adjustable interactive whiteboard proximity frame that can be installed on any school whiteboard to render the surface interactive in combination with a projector. It uses an infrared LED optical sensing system that enables two users to write simultaneously on the board using a finger or stylus pen. Because it is simple to install and operate, it is ideal for schools looking for a cost-effective way to upgrade their classroom technology. “The whiteboard is

ubiquitous in the UK classroom however NovoBoard allows teachers to transform a standard whiteboard or flat projection surface into a touch-interactive learning tool,” said James Hsu, operations director EMEA, Vivitek. The lightweight NovoBoard has two adjustable frame sizes: 69-80in (at €580) to 80-95in (€800) and a USB port. It also comes bundled with free NovoTeach software, an interactive package designed for all learning levels, whether

classroom teaching or lecture material preparation. With multipoint sensing enabled and a Vivitek interactive projector, the system can be an effective and powerful tool that offers a new blueprint for future-proof interactive learning. Vivitek has also launched a full range of education systems including a new series of interactive projectors and NovoClassroom, a tablet software package. Stand: 4-R75

Vivitek’s NovoBoard simplifies the process of upgrading whiteboards to interactivity

Raising awareness of KVM GUNTERMANN & DRUNCK According to the German manufacturer Guntermann & Drunck, KVM equipment makes it easy to separate humans and technology. KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) devices can be easily installed via plug-and-play, and in addition, KVM products use the existing cable infrastructure. KVM transmission, says the company, leads to crystal clear images, and even though computers are removed from workstations, they work without any network or any loss of quality or keyboard/mouse latencies, thereby benefiting the user’s hand-eye coordination. Furthermore, this means service teams are able to maintain any devices stored in equipment rooms without disturbing employees working in the control room. Since its inception, Guntermann & Drunck has been focused on distributing, extending and switching these signals. Customers can now select and combine KVM equipment fitting their requirements and use it with their existing cable infrastructure, without the need for a customised solution to transmit and/or extend signals. The company invites visitors, customers and others who are looking for help with their installations, as well as committed integrators, to visit its ISE 2014 stand for more information. Stand: 10-R116

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Switchable privacy on polytouch

The VPL-VW500ES has 200,000:1 contrast ratio

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Projector features latest standards SONY Along with its range of business products and solutions, Sony is also taking the opportunity presented by ISE 2014 to showcase the company’s residential offerings as well as those targeted at production. Among its consumer products is the VPL-VW500ES home cinema projector with 4K resolution, 1,700 ANSI lumens of brightness, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 200,000:1, as well as the new HDMI 2.0 standard. Based on Sony’s SXRD panel technology, it delivers images at the new 60fps standard rather than 24fps. The VPL-VW500ES is also capable of upscaling SD and HD sources using Sony’s Reality Creation technology.

For live corporate productions, Sony is showing its integrated product ecosystem, including its ultra-portable AWS-750 Anycast Touch, alongside its line-up of multipurpose pan/tilt/zoom BRC cameras. The AWS-750 Anycast Touch is described as an all-in-one live production solution that makes live production accessible to anyone who requires live broadcasting or webcasting. The portable system is designed to be easy to use for those with no previous live production experience. According to Sony, Anycast Touch eliminates the need for any of the hardware typically required for professional live streaming. The specification includes a video switcher,

encoder, recorder, audio mixer, titler and remote camera controller. The Anycast Touch allows for seamless video mixing between a number of video sources in a variety of formats. It is capable of recording up to four hours of video and audio on the internal HDD, creating and adding graphics elements to the image, controlling connected remote BRC cameras (pan, tilt and zoom), performing multiple effects and wipes to enhance the production, and instantly streaming the output over a WAN or the internet. Sony notes that, in addition to the above feature set, a fully functioned six-channel audio mixer is provided for a separate audio mix. Stand: 1-H95

A new 46in polytouch self-service table for retail banking environments is on show at the Pyramid stand, alongside new polytouch multi-touch terminals equipped with switchable privacy filter technology. The technology addresses retail banking security concerns by enabling normal touchscreens to be modified into PIN Pads. This allows a standard (public) viewing mode with no obstruction and a privacy mode in which only one user standing in front of the screen can see the confidential information. Pyramid is also showing a range of models from its polytouch family, including the polytouch 22 and 32 CLASSIC multi-touch terminals and polytouch 22000 POS and 32000 POS systems.

polytouch 22 and 32 CLASSIC terminals are equipped with lightinsensitive, projected capacitive technology. The Full HD, anti-glare coated screens are capable of detecting 20 simultaneous touches at 10 millisecond response time while rejecting palms resting on the screen. Aimed at hospitality, access control, employee self-service and tourism, the terminals come with pedestal, wall-mount or built-in mounting options to suit different application environments. In addition, polytouch 22000 POS and 32000 POS connect to the web to facilitate multichannel strategies like cross-selling, product promotion applications and social network integration. Stand: 8-H270

polytouch 22 and 32 CLASSIC terminals can detect 20 simultaneous touches at 10 millisecond response time

High-gain screen makes ISE debut VUTEC New for ISE 2014 is the SilverStar 2.2 from Vutec. The high-gain (2.2) surface has been developed for both residential and commercial applications, while the enhanced surface is said to provide ultimate picture definition, vivid colours, high contrast and brightness in any ambient lighting conditions. According to Vutec, the next

generation SilverStar 2.2 goes beyond any other screen in the industry by offering the qualities of being 4K-compatible and ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) certified, which the company claims is an industry first among high-gain screens. “In addition to all the superb characteristics of the leadingedge SilverStar, the refined SilverStar 2.2 offers a superior

ambient light rejection that compares to no other, complementing any projector and delivering an impeccable experience that only Vutec can accomplish,” said Howard Sinkoff, CEO, Vutec Corporation. The SilverStar 2.2 surface is available in custom sizes and formats for fixed, multi-panel and motorised versions. Stand: 1-P73

European debut for new touch tech TEAMBOARD A new line of interactive teaming technologies for business, education, institutional and other professional settings is making its European debut at the TeamBoard stand. TeamBoard interactive software, whiteboards and flat

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panel touchscreens are already in use across the world, but the new range goes on show for the first time at ISE 2014. “With global growth of the market, our brand and the show itself, we view ISE as a key way to connect with TeamBoard customers around the world,” said Sean Brown,

president of TeamBoard. The newly overhauled product line includes a range of interactive flat panels, ranging from 19in to 84in with full multitouch, driverless capability, and software included. Users can easily manipulate their content, pictures, lesson plans, presentations, and more.

Collaboration is facilitated through digital note capture and TeamBoard’s One-TouchPublishing, allowing easy dissemination of collaboration output. The new TeamBoard T4 intuitive whiteboard, with full Multitouch and MultiForce native functionality, is also on show.

With responsive touch interaction that exceeds Windows 8 requirements, T4 offers five operating modes including interactive, dry erase, projection screen, magnet board and electronic note capture, making plug-and-play collaboration simple. Stand: 8-K272

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Twickenham Studios is using AdderLink Infinity to create a more flexible workflow

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The SR-D8 active line array speaker is one of TOA’s latest innovations

Let’s get digital TOA A range of new digital audio and security products from TOA is being demonstrated throughout ISE 2014. Among other items, visitors can see the SR-D8 active line array speaker in action with embedded GUI-operated software working alongside it. Other products with a digital spine on show include the company’s M-864D and M-633D digital stereo mixers, which are exhibited integrated into live systems. TOA’s range of EN54-compliant PA/VA systems, already in use

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around the world, include the VM-3000, a multifunctional Voice Evacuation system which suits small- to medium-sized applications such as shopping centres, retail stores and schools. Also on display at ISE 2014 is the SX-2000 system combined with the VP-3000 Quad Digital Amplifier, installed in large factory sites and shopping malls. A range of Trantec Wireless Systems and accessories, including the brand new Trantec dual RX2 system taken from the S4.16 Series, is also viewable on the TOA stand. Stand: 3-A79

The imotion G6 full-outdoor LCD product line by Infinitus is making its debut at ISE. The sixth generation of this technology is aimed at integrators and customers seeking all-weather outdoor LCD, and replaces the company’s current imotion full-outdoor product line. imotion G6 free-standing systems come in landscape and portrait orientations, in single and double side alternatives, and in LCD sizes of 47in, 55in, 65in and 72in. At the Infinitus stand, visitors can see the touch interactive imotion G6 47in portrait single side and imotion G6 72in portrait double side, intended for DOOH advertising. Generation 6 differs mainly in appearance as new systems have smaller bezels (70mm), minimised LCD to glass distance (12mm) and a refreshed mask design. The company says these improvements will improve all-condition readability, touchscreen user experience and the attractiveness of multimedia displays. The difference is likely to be most noticeable for larger-sized systems such as the 72in portrait version, which will measure 2.45m in height. The thermal management of the new line delivers constant inner enclosure temperatures between 200C and 250C, and constant 100% to 110% luminance output of integrated LCD panels. Stand: 8-K170

Links add up to Infinity ADDER TECHNOLOGY Adder has added two new additions to its extender range, as well as bringing further capabilities to AdderLink Infinity. The new AdderLink DV100 HDMI extender is ideal for digital signage use. It includes Adder’s Proof of Display technology, which enables the remote monitoring of all screens within a signage network over an IP link. This allows network owners to bill advertisers with the assurance that their content has been displayed. For command and control use, the AdderLink DV120 DVI extender brings simplified operations to the visualiser or videowall and allows the computer hardware to be stored out of the room. “The extenders are great problem-solving products,” said John Halksworth, senior product manager, Adder Technology. “They have a prominent place in any AV engineer’s toolkit and are

characterised by their simplicity. The plug-and-play functionality brings convenience and ease of use to any installation. The AdderLink DV120 DVI extender – used in combination with an AdderLink Infinity unit in a control room environment – enables users to add flexibility and functionality by offering a complete, integrated solution.” The AdderLink Infinity, which allows a computer and its operator to be separated by almost any distance without loss in capabilities, reduction in video resolution or quality, has been newly upgraded with version 3.2 firmware. This update provides double the bandwidth of other KVM systems, for lossless HD video at 60fps and high fidelity audio over standard IP. Also on show is the AdderLink XD522 dual-head, point-to-point, DisplayPort extender, which can support dual screens or dual link screens up to 100m away with an S/FTP CATx cable. Stand: 9-F104

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Simon Buddle, presenting Project Management Skills for the Technician & Designer, 09:30 - 12:30, Room D202 ‘‘Technicians and/or designers are the ones who makes a project happen. While “project manager” may not be in the job title, you are probably taking on this role too, which can be frustrating. So rather than complaining, join your equally frustrated peers for this class and learn how to correctly project manage. Get an overview of the basics − stakeholders, project quality, scope creep, documentation, and time management constraints − and gain an insight into how project management is run successfully in other companies. Delegates will walk away with the tools to ease the frustration and understand how to manage a project more efficiently.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Matt Dodd, presenting Remote System Access: Methods, Security & Best Practices, 09:30 - 12:30, Room D201 ‘ISE brings new and exciting educational offerings where our members across the globe can perfect their skills. We purposely arrange our education calendar so as not to take you away from the show floor for too long on each day.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Neta Lempert, Presenting Are We REALLY OK with 4K?, 10:00 - 11:00, Room D203 “We will start by reviewing the official 4K x 2K video format, as it is officially defined in the HDMI1.4 and the HDMI2.0 standards, followed by the understanding of what it takes to have a fully-functional 4K system. At the end of this session, you will be able to properly design an operating 4K installation!’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Peter Dugas presenting BYOT – Practical Approaches to Systems Operability in Collaborative Active Learning Environments, 10:00 - 11:00, Room D301 ‘Interfacing individual devices with presentation systems is simply what we do. The AV industry has solutions addressing related issues, right? Why, then, all the discussion of inherent complexity in BYOT support? Why, then, the mad rush to repackage HD multiplexers and declare collaboration the newest hurdle solved by the AV industry? Maybe there’s more to it than our industry’s traditional approaches. Maybe the synthesis of AV and IT is, arguably, most apparent when personal devices enter the active learning classroom. Maybe it’s time for us to consider a wider range of implications and to take a more practical approach to facilitating collaboration.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bill Thomas, presenting Networking Technology Essentials for AV Professionals, 10:00 - 11:00, Room D204 ‘Are you new to networks or need a quick refresher? Join us for this review of the basic technology, terminology and tools you’ll need to keep up with converged AV networking. And, importantly, examine how the InfoComm University Networked Device

Inventory form can be used as an effective way to communicate your needs to IT managers.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jon Melchin, presenting BIM is on Your Doorstep Now! What You Need to Do to Stay in the Game, 11:30 - 12:30, Room D204 ‘This presentation will feature a look into Building Information Modelling, a 3D design technology that has changed the way that architecture is practiced. BIM is more than just a 3D representation of a structure; it’s a shared knowledge resource between everybody working on the project – from the architect, to interior designers, engineers, contractors, the facility owner and vendors, such as AV consultants and systems integrators. This offers a tremendous opportunity to get in on the ground level of a project, and this programme will show you how.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Duncan Peberdy, presenting Designing Learning Spaces – AV Technology Essentials for Active Learning Environments, 11:30 - 12:30, Room D301 ‘The classroom and lecture theatre have lost their exclusivity as learning spaces; technology now allows students equipped with tablet computers and smartphones access to media-rich learning material almost everywhere they go – before, during and after formal instruction. Formal and social Active Learning Spaces across the campus, together with the technology essential to enhance their use, must adapt to deliver new ways of learning and support the devices that students use at home, in transit, and in education. Come and discover how audiovisual excellence can best support today’s learners in their studies’.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Roland Hemming, presenting Audio Networking and Control – What Do We Really Need?, 13:00 - 14:00, Room D204 ‘Eleven years on from our first foray into revealing the future of audio networking and control, attendees will learn about the next generation of audio equipment and find out how it is going to develop and evolve. This session will look at trends in control, what’s going to happen and why. It is not about predicting the future but is about planning for the future! ‘

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> William Birchett , presenting IT Security Threats and Vulnerabilities in AV Systems, 13:00 - 14:00, Room D203 ‘ In my presentation, I will talk about security threats and vulnerabilities that the systems that we put in have on an enterprise. I will discuss best practice for mitigating risks that AV poses to the network. And finally, I will discuss the terminologies and methods that companies use to evaluate security threats.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> David Meyer, presenting 4K Video Compatibility and HDMI System Design, 14:00 - 17:00, Room D201 ‘4K UltraHD (aka 2160P) is a growing space

which provides a great opportunity for both residential and commercial installers alike. There are system-wide implications which are crucial for 4K, as successful installation requires specialist knowledge. These include connectivity, distribution, formats, functions and device compatibility. HDMI 2.0 adds yet more to the mix. This course delves into the inner workings and bandwidth requirements of 4K, to arm you with the knowledge you need to successfully deploy 4K installations.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Geoff Meads, Presto AV, presenting Social Media for Business, 14:00 - 17:00, Room D202 ‘Most of us understand the basics of social media. People “like” your page and you hope it means more business. But what is a “like” or a “retweet” really worth? How does the time you spend diligently updating your status actually pay off in real profit? This class is all about finding profit in social media activities. It takes a hard look at your posting activities and how to hone your efforts to make sure they have a positive effect on your bottom line. We’ll discuss the various social media platforms and demonstrate tools available to streamline your social media presence.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yuval Inditzky, presenting Designing a Smart Education Facility, 14:30 - 15:30, Room D301 ‘We’ll start our session by discussing today’s AV requirements for designing educational facilities and the challenges that accompany them. Following that, we will discuss the control needs of such a setting, and what is recommended as far as the user interface is concerned. When we will adjourn, we will possess the knowledge, as well as a systematic approach for specifying the recommended installation solution.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Aidan Williams, presenting Key Trends Affecting Adoption and Deployment of Networked AV Systems, 14:30 - 15:30, Room D203 ‘Why are there so many ways to build AV networks? Do we really need them all? Come and hear the latest in AV networking – find out what matters, what doesn't and why. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and discuss networking with the technologist behind Dante.’

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Peter Lloyd, presenting Value Engineering AV Projects: What Do You Do When the AV Project Scope Exceeds The Budget?, 16:00 - 17:00, Room D204 ‘”Value engineering” is becoming one of the words and phrases – like pitching or procurement – that AV systems integrators and their clients dread to hear. I’m sure that I will not be able to offer instant solutions for when the value engineering police come calling – nobody can do that – but I plan to look at what value engineering means to AV, how nasty surprises can be avoided and at how the sector can deliver more benefits to its customers.’

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10:00 - 11:00 Are We REALLY OK with 4K? Room D203 Speaker: Neta Lempert, VP digital business development, Kramer Electronics

As 4K is becoming less of a buzzword and more a familiar term, not only to AV professionals but also to the general population, it is becoming clear that we need to start preparing for the day when 4K installations are actually happening. What is meant by the term 4K and what does it take to have a fully functional, properly installed 4K system? This presentation will review the 4K x 2K video signal which was fully defined by the HDMI1.4 standard. We will discuss who is already using 4K systems and how these systems are installed, who will start using such systems in the near future and what are the challenges lying ahead.

10:00 - 11:00 BYOT – Practical Approaches to Systems Operability in Collaborative Active Learning Environments Room D301 Speaker: Peter Dugas, senior design engineer & principal, TSAV Operability challenges related to students using their own devices in learning environments and ways to overcome them. An examination and discussion of BYOT in classrooms and specific challenges with BYOT in active learning spaces. Active learning spaces include TEAL and Scale-Up classrooms which facilitate problem based and project based learning and allow for collaboration and content sharing between students and instructors. An objective analysis of the current hardware and software solutions on the market to meet the challenges associated with BYOT in collaborative learning environments.

10:00 - 11:00 Networking Technology Essentials for AV Professionals Room D204 Speaker: Bill Thomas, staff instructor, InfoComm International Pick up some knowledge which is needed by every AV professional working across the increasingly blurred boundaries of IT networking and AV, with content taken from InfoComm’s Networking Technology course. Topics covered will include how data is encoded and transported, common hardware types and their applications, hardware and network addressing, network security, and some common troubleshooting tools and tips. This is real world knowledge for those just starting off with networking, and consolidation for those who are working with it but need some revision or reinforcement of the fundamentals.

11:30 - 12:30 BIM is on Your Doorstep Now! What You Need to Do to Stay in the Game Room D204 Speaker: Jon Melchin, director, Architectural Business Development, FSR, Inc This presentation will feature a look into Building Information Modeling - a 3D design, modeling and simulation technology that has changed the way that architecture is practiced. Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is more than just a 3D representation of the physical (products) and functional characteristics of a structure; it is a shared knowledge resource. The “I” in BIM, involves

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everybody in the design process, including architects, interiors people, engineers, EC’s, GC’s, the facility owner, and vendors, such as audiovisual consultants and AV systems integrators. BIM invites tight design discussions and for AV professionals, this presents a tremendous opportunity to get involved on the ground level of a project. This will be discussed, as well as other benefits of BIM to AV integration. BIM facilitates clash detection, including space and system-routing conflicts, clear cable pathways, and camera and projector sightlines that are visible within the 3D model. These factors, along with opportunities for AV manufacturers to get involved with BIM object creation will be covered in the presentation. In the final portion of the presentation, a brief case study will be discussed pertaining to the construction of a BIMdesigned project.

and implementation of AV systems, such as integrating old analogue sources and displays; integrating new technology such as 3D video and 4K resolutions; varying infrastructure and connectivity such as HDBaseT, multimode and single mode fibre, Thunderbolt and streaming media; managing data such as CEC, EDID and HDCP; understanding how scalers affect switching speed and image quality; and addressing the often overlooked digital audio. Keep up with the rapidly changing digital landscape so you can provide the most reliable and consistent system performance, and the best support.

13:00 - 14:00 Audio Networking and Control – What Do We Really Need? Room D204 Speaker: Roland Hemming, consultant, RH Consulting

Without effective AV technology, active learning environments will struggle to provide students with the engaging and challenging academic experience that these recent pedagogical developments have been developed to facilitate. AV technologists, Learning Spaces Managers and University Pro Vice-Chancellors responsible for Learning and Teaching Strategies need to have more awareness of what can be achieved from new learning spaces, and how distributed AV solutions are an integral part of the requirement.

The audio industry has had a plethora of networking and control standards and despite some great initiatives, still has no industry-wide means of getting all our equipment to work together. Perhaps the real problem is not one of agreeing standards, but the fact that we haven't properly worked out what we really need to do. Digital Audio has come a long way. We have the possibility of networking digital audio and video using AVB and the ability to have different audio networks together using AES67. Meanwhile, the OCA is hard at work establishing a means of audio equipment to talk to each other. But does any of this actually help us? Will these technologies really make things easier for us to manage audio projects and events? What's missing? Discover the real concerns and needs of audio professionals and what is required to make audio work better with video and other technologies.

11:30 - 12:30 Ten Best Practices for Digital System Design Room D203 Speaker: Justin Kennington, product line manager, Crestron’s DigitalMedia

13:00 - 14:00 Centralised and Automatic Lecture Capture Environments Room D301 Speaker: Ullrich Grimm-Allio, conference and media technician, Goethe University, Frankfurt

The “Digital Sunrise” presents challenges for the design

How can lecture capture strengthen a university

11:30 - 12:30 Designing Learning Spaces – AV Technology Essentials for Active Learning Environments Room D301 Speaker: Duncan Peberdy, learning spaces specialist, Dalen Ltd (Top-Tec)

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sessions FREE VOUCHER SCHEME To mark its 75th anniversary, InfoComm International has launched a voucher scheme to provide free entry to its Professional Development courses at ISE 2014 . All attendees will receive, with their show badge, a voucher for two free InfoComm sessions. Additional course vouchers may be purchased at a discounted rate.

community and bring together divergent groups? This presentation will map out Goethe University’s centralised, automatic lecture capture approach. Case studies on how lecture capture initiative strengthens the three pillars of a university (students, teachers, staff), how their needs influence work, and how efforts unite departments for successful outcomes will be delivered.

13:00 - 14:00 IT Security Threats and Vulnerabilities in AV Systems Room D203 Speaker: William Birchett, director of emerging technologies, Data Projections Inc With the growing trend of AV systems converging on the network, there are growing concerns from the IT community on the impact that these systems will have on business continuity. This presentation will explore how hackers could use AV systems to launch attacks within an organisation, and what we as systems integrators can do to help mitigate that risk. Also covered will be how new HDBaseT systems using new network technologies such as Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol can pose a threat to an enterprise network. The terminology that corporate security teams use and the security standards that govern information technology will be presented.

14:30 - 15:30 Room D204 Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification: Deliver What You Promise Speaker: Jason Brameld, principal consultant, Mark Johnson Consultants; Paul Depperschmidt, CTS, director, Global AV Integration Market Development, Cisco Systems How many times have you been involved in projects where they never seem to finish, just peter out or

eventually stop, leaving customer, contractor, consultant and end-user frustrated and disappointed? Wouldn’t it be good if there was a way to ensure that what was agreed is what was actually delivered? Well, now there is – The new InfoComm Standard, AV Systems Performance Verification provides a framework for doing just this as well as more than 150 reference verification items to give you a good start with your reporting. This seminar will walk you through the Standard and help you learn how to apply it to your projects, improve client satisfaction, and reduce uncertainty (and costs) in the long run.

14:30 - 15:30 Designing a Smart Education Facility Room D301 Speaker: Yuval Inditzky, product manager, control, PC and mobile applications, Kramer Electronics In the past, all we needed was a blackboard and some chalks, but today’s classrooms need so much more! When planning a modern educational facility, we should be looking into many aspects relating to the technology we are using, the installation, and of course, how to operate the system once it is installed. Challenges facing today’s professionals working in the education field will be identified and solutions to best solve them when designing a modern classroom will also be discussed.

14:30 - 15:30 Key Trends Affecting Adoption and Deployment of Networked AV Systems Room D203 Speaker: Aidan Williams, CTO, Audinate

distribute signals between pieces of audiovideo equipment, replacing point-to-point cabling systems and enabling sharing of network infrastructure. Trends to be discussed include changing standards, cost reduction, distributed AV systems, networked management, sharing of network infrastructure with control and other traffic and increasing network performance.

16:00 - 17:00 Value Engineering AV Projects: What Do You Do When the AV Project Scope Exceeds The Budget? Room D204 Speaker: Peter Lloyd, consultant editor, AV Magazine The first step is value engineering, which is a process to reduce costs while maintaining scope, function and quality. The concept of value engineering should help inform systems design and integration strategies to the benefit of both users and suppliers. This presentation looks at the ideas behind the discipline of value engineering and how they can be applied to a changing AV market.This includes assessment of user requirement and the potential implications for intelligent design, implementation, service and project management.

16:00 - 17:00 Welche Faktoren sind bei der Planung von DigitalSignage-Netzwerken zu berücksichtigen? Room D203 Speaker: Claus Lohse, Syscomtec Distribution AG Language: German A look at the factors to be considered when planning a digital signage system.

Audiovisual networking is a fast changing field with constant announcements of new standards and products. Standard IT networking is increasingly being used to

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>> Today’s CEDIA sessions 09:30 - 12:30 Project Management Skills for the Technician & Designer Speaker: Simon Buddle, SMC Room D202 Fee: €125 (members), €165 (non-members) We know that as a technician or designer, you’re the one who makes a project happen. And while ‘project manager’ may not be in your title, you’re probably doing that job too, which can be frustrating. So rather than complaining, join your equally frustrated peers for this class and learn how to do it right. Get an overview of the project management basics − stakeholders, project quality, scope creep, documentation and time management constraints − and gain insight into how other companies do project management and why it works for them. In the end, leave with the tools to ease your frustration and make you better at what you do, which should make everyone happy.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 09:30 - 12:30 Remote System Access: Methods, Security & Best Practices Speaker: Matt Dodd, ThinkingBricks Room D201 Fee: €125/€165 Repeat service calls cost time and money. With remote

access capability and remote programming of control systems, these calls will no longer drain your resources. This course addresses the available methods of remote access and their proper usage to improve your efficiency and customer satisfaction. Learn to properly configure VPN access, port forwarding, port translation and dynamic DNS, and troubleshoot remote connection issues. Activities include hands-on NAT, PAT and VPN configuration. Before attending this course, students should have a working knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting, basic router configuration and port forwarding, how to troubleshoot using basic CLI commands, IP device configuration (change addresses, gateways, subnets, ports), and WAN/LAN basic routing principles.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 14:00 - 17:00 4K Video Compatibility and HDMI System Design Speaker: David Mayer, Kordz Room D201 Price: €125/€165 4K video, otherwise known as 2160p or UltraHD, is the next generation in High Definition video at four times the resolution of 1080p. This course looks at 4K formats and variations, bandwidth implications, source content, display types, and overall system design requirements. In short, everything you need to know in preparation to successfully install 4K. The common thread is HDMI, which encapsulates the transport requirements for 4K

video, so a focused look at HDMI is included to ensure a holistic understanding. Newly updated to encompass HDMI 2.0 definitions.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 14:00 - 17:00 Social Media for Business Speaker: Geoff Meads, Presto AV Ltd Room D202 Fee: €125/€165 Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest offer simple ways to get your services noticed by a wide range of potential customers. Their impact on the marketing industry has been massive and many blue-chip companies are diverting big budgets away from traditional PR and advertising and into Social Media campaigns. So how does a small business make the most of Social Media? By the end of this course you will have a clear understanding of the various social media platforms, be able to construct and post positive and productive communications via a variety of Social Media tools, and be able to measure the success of your activities against your individual company goals. The session consists of formal teaching, group discussion, workshop sessions and individual goal-setting tasks. Attendees will leave ready to deploy a social media strategy in their own business right away!

>> Exhibitor Sessions 09:00 - 10:30 Getting Started with Pro Control Room D503 Speaker: Mike Everelt Presented by: Pro Control 09:00 - 17:00 Product Demonstrations Room E108 Presented by: Steinway Lyngdorf 10:00 - 16:00 DMC – T Room G106 Presented by: Crestron 10:00 - 11:30 Unified Communications Room G102 Speaker: Mike Backler Presented by: Crestron 11:00 - 12:00 AV Standardization: Plug and Pray Room D504 Speaker: John Dijkstra Presented by: Kramer Electronics Language: German

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10:00 - 11:00 AV Standardization: Plug and Pray Room D504 Speaker: Keren Lipshitz Presented by: Kramer Electronics 11:00 - 12:30 Introduction to Integration Designer Room D503 Speaker: Tyler Nelson Presented by: RTI 11:00 - 12:00 KNX Seminar by Domonetio Hall 7, Stand N222 Speaker: Jose Maria Morcillo Presented by: Domonetio 12:00 - 13:30 Setting the Digital Standard Room G102 Speaker: Mike Backler Presented by: Crestron

12:00 - 13:00 Standaryzacja w Świecie AV – 'Plug and Play' czy 'Plug and Pray'? Room D504 Speaker: Piotr Debski Presented by: Kramer Electronics Language: Polish 12:00 - 13:30 Your Computer. Your Tablet. Your Meeting Room Room F004 Speaker: Rob Sheeley Presented by: Vaddio 13:00 - 14:30 NEW Integration Designer 10 Overview Room D503 Speaker: Tyler Nelson Presented by: RTI 13:00 - 14:00 Time to Switch – The Challenges of Digital Video Switching Language: Italian Room D504 Speaker: Massimiliano Serù Presented by: Kramer Electronics

14:00 - 15:30 New Products and Technologies Room G102 Speaker: Mike Backler Presented by: Crestron 14:00 - 15:00 The 4K Enigma Room D504 Speaker: Neta Lempert Presented by: Kramer Electronics 15:00 - 16:30 Driver Development Using SDK Room D503 Speaker: Jason Lindvall Presented by: RTI 15:00 - 16:00 HDBaseT, How to Deliver the Promise Room D504 Speaker: Nick Mawer Presented by: Kramer Electronics 15:00 - 16:00 KNX Seminar by Domonetio Hall 7, Stand N222 Speaker: Jose Maria Morcillo Presented by: Domonetio

16:00 - 17:00 L'Enigme 4K Room D504 Speaker: Jean-Claude Chopin Presented by: Kramer Electronics Language: French 16:00 - 17:30 Touch Screen Design for the Integrated Home Room G102 Speaker: Mike Backler Presented by: Crestron 17:00 - 18:00 4K: är vi beredda? Room D504 Speaker: Jens Nilsson Presented by: Kramer Electronics Language: Swedish

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>> At-Show Events

IMCCA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS 11:00 - 12:00 Cloud Virtualisation Value The future of conferencing and collaboration will heavily involve software. Virtualisation and cloud access will drive technology penetration to numbers that were previously impossible. This session will address how cloud services and virtualisation are being adopted and deployed, and detail the challenges and successes. Learn how others have moved their conferencing and collaboration to the cloud and the value they have realised by doing so. 14:30 - 16:00 Unified Communications Lessons Although unified communications means different things to different people, organisations are now finding ways to successfully deploy UC to meet their needs. Decisions are being made involving Microsoft Lync, Cisco Jabber and other IM and Presence clients, and how they do or

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don’t integrate with other telephony and collaboration infrastructure and devices. This session will explore how UC is being deployed and will provide insight into how to make UC deployment a success. Attendees will learn how to best prepare their organisations for UC, and how various firms have navigated a path to well-utilised deployments. 16:00 - 17:00 Mobility At Work and At Home The use of mobile devices has exploded at work and in the home. Many organisations have adopted BYOD (bring your own device) policies and MDM (mobile device management) solutions. How are firms equipping their offices and homes for both the use of mobile devices and other collaborative tools (audio, web, video)? This session will look at the process, the challenges and the successes of mobility solutions, regardless of the location of the user.

IMMERSIVE SOUND EXPERIENCE

ROOM E105

For the first time anywhere in the world, a group of companies – including Datasat Digital Entertainment, Genelec, Screenline and Lang AG – have come together to create a room showcasing Auro 3D sound technology. 09:00-11:00 Rolling Home Cinema content demonstration

14:00-15:00 Rolling Home Cinema content demonstration

11:00-12:00 Evolution of Digital Surround Sound Speaker TBC

15:00-16:00 Auro 3D sound technology explained Guest speaker from Auro Technologies

12:00-13:00 Rolling Home Cinema content demonstration

16:00-18:00 Rolling Home Cinema content demonstration

13:00-14:00 The potential of immersive sound Speaker TBC

SPORT FACILITY INTEGRATION SUMMIT

Room E102

12:30 Registration Opens

14:45-15:15 Networking Break

13:00-13:15 Opening Keynote: Cisco

15:15-16:00 Understanding Next-Generation Video and Audio Venue Transport

13:15-14:00 Control Room Technologies: HD and Beyond 14:00-14:30 A Foot in the Door: Breaking Into Sports Venue Integration 14:30-14:45 Case Study: BT Sport

16:00-16:45 Venue Audio: Improving Clarity and Ease of Use 16:45-17:30 Venue Perspectives: The Fan Experience 17:30-18:00 Closing Keynote

INVIDIS CONSULTING SEMINARS Each day at ISE 2014, Invidis Consulting is offering an executive introduction and summary of the EMEA digital signage market. The focus will be on the 2013 financial year and trends and drivers for 2014.

Each Market Briefing will be followed by a Digital Signage Guided Tour, presenting an overview of the Digital Signage area of the showfloor and the most important trends to emerge during the show. Attendance is free of charge.

14:00 – 14:30 Digital Signage Market Briefing Room F102 Speaker: Daniel Russell

14:30 – 16:00 Digital Signage Guided Tour Room F102 Speaker: Daniel Russell

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>> Today’s ISE Theatre sessions Hall 7, Stand 7-W180 11:30 The new physics of invisible distributed mode loudspeakers in commercial and residential spaces Bob Katz, Revolution Acoustics 12:00 Managing Lighting in the Home Iain Shaw 14:00 Key US & UK Residential Market Research Findings Erica Shonkwiler, Senior Director of Research, CEDIA 14:30 How Accessing CEDIA Education Can Help Your Business Matt Dodd, Education Chair, CEDIA 15:00 Using Science to Solve Speech Intelligibility and Sound Quality Problems in the Home Keith Yates, Founder, Keith Yates Design Group 15:30 The Best Seat in the House: A Guide to Home Cinema Design Christiaan Beukes

Hall 8, Stand 8-H310 11:30 Collaborative Learning in Australian Universities Graham Barrett, Technology Director, Australia & New Zealand, AMX 12:00 Building a Video-Wall with Off-The-Shelf Components Rob Moodey, Sales Account Manager, Matrox 12:30 50 Cameras + 6 Hours of Content = No Problem! Dirk Ellis, EMEA Business Management, AJA Video Systems 13:00 Screen Technology Comparisons: The Questions You Need to Ask Steve Scorse, Silicon Core 14:00 How to Reduce the Costs and Complexities of 4K Installations Micha Risling, Marketing Chair, HDBaseT Alliance 14:30 Creating Engaging Interactive Experiences with Multitouch Software António Castro, CTO, Unedged 15:00 Game Changer – How Common Industry Standards Change the Future of Digital Signage and Digital out of Home Florian Rotberg, Managing Director, OVAB Europe 15:30 IT Security of Digital Signage Services: Why Protecting Your Client's Network is Imperative Holger Dahl, Managing Director, 2Signage 16:00 An Integrated System on Every Level: The JCB Theatre Nevil Bounds, Sales Director, Feltech

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First peek at 12K lumen laser projector DIGITAL PROJECTION Dubbed the “world’s first 12,000 lumen solid state laser projector”, the HIGHLite Laser 12k by Digital Projection is being shown for the first time at ISE 2014. The projector is a production high-brightness device aimed at a number of

The new Digital Projection HIGHLite projector delivers 20,000 hours of solid state illumination

The SONORA system – a PA/VA solution which is said to be ideal for venues with big amplification zones such as airports, shopping malls, metro networks and sport centres – is being demonstrated by LDA Audio Tech at ISE 2014. SONORA is a networked system that uses standard Ethernet networks which save installation efforts, time and cost, and is based on CobraNet technology. Both the multichannel audio matrix system ZES and the STV amplifiers from the SONORA product family have integrated DSP and balanced inputs/ outputs which offer high audio quality.

speed video delivery. Digital Projection observes that HDBaseT connectivity allows for the transmission of uncompressed HD video over a Cat5e/6 LAN cable and lenses range from 0.77:1 to 6.76:1. The HIGHLite Laser 12k is scheduled to commence shipping in March 2014. Stand: 3-C88

Custom finish available for line array

SONORA PA/VA makes its debut LDA AUDIO TECH

vertical channels which delivers 20,000 hours of solid state illumination with a WUXGA resolution. Edge Blend is included as standard along with geometric correction functionality. Fully active 3D with up to 144Hz refresh rate offers flicker-free viewing, while dual HDMI 1.4, DVI and 3G-SDI inputs provide high-

According to LDA, SONORA delivers crystal clear audio that surpasses what is normally achieved in most concert halls. It also provides a secure and controlled voice evacuation in emergency situations; the system integrates a Line Supervisor and an Emergency Control Unit which, the company claims, “guarantees the system’s redundancy and the continuous functioning of the voice alarm evacuation system”. Furthermore, SONORA can be monitored and controlled in the Cloud through the software SIME that is also available for demos on the LDA stand. Stand: 7-N180

SOUNDTUBE Unique custom finish options have been added to SoundTube’s three-way columnar line array featuring the LA880i and LA808i LFDE products. The LA880i is said to provide a very short near-field extent and robust far-field performance. Utilising an advanced LAPS (Line Array – Point Source) design, nearfield to far-field transition occurs at only three metres from the speaker. Beyond this distance, the speaker’s directivity is a constant 40º x 120º and the frequency response remains consistent throughout the coverage area. Featuring eight 4.5in woofers, eight 2in midrange drivers and one 2.5in planar magnetics (ribbon) high-frequency driver for extremely smooth high-frequency response, SoundTube says that the LA880i achieves superb coverage in a compact enclosure. Numerous mounting options allow the use of the LA880i on walls, near ceilings, on poles, or suspended via cables (flown). For spaces with high RT, extra low frequency directivity can be achieved by adding the LA808i

LFDE (Low Frequency Directivity Element). This unit is installed either above or below the LA880i to enhance the directivity of low frequencies by up to an octave lower than with the LA880i alone. Standard finishes for the LA Series are black and white (paintable). Partnering with sister company Induction Dynamics, SoundTube now offers the line array products with custom paint finishes or wood grain veneers. “Not only does our line array provide superior directivity and audio quality performance, we are the only commercial manufacturer that can supply a product of this type with custom finishes,” said Duke Ducoff, VP of sales for MSE Audio, parent of SoundTube. “Large open areas such as indoor attractions, houses of worship, transportation platforms and shopping centres can now have the advantages of a line array with an appearance that blends in with virtually any décor.” Stand: 11-C84

SoundTube’s LA880i and LA808i LFDE are no longer available in just black or white

One speaker replaces two JBL (HARMAN)

JBL’s CWT128 with Crossfired Waveguide Technology

Incorporating an all-new design that is said to deliver extremely wide-angle coverage, the CWT128 loudspeaker from Harman’s JBL Professional features JBL’s CWT Crossfired Waveguide Technology, designed to provide seamless horizontal coverage across a full 160°. The CWT128’s relatively compact size and small footprint (31.94in H x 10.22in W x 11.84in D) take up about a third of the footprint of two speakers arranged side by side. The CWT128 is said to be ideal for performance spaces, houses of

worship, auditoriums, transportation facilities, theme parks, and other indoor and outdoor applications. Because one speaker can be used instead of two, installation costs can be lowered by reducing the number of cabinets, cabling, labour and other costs. JBL’s Crossfired Waveguide Technology essentially splits the waveguide in half and utilises two compression drivers loaded in different directions. The waveguide is claimed to provide exceptional off-axis response and, by eliminating multiple sets of speakers that interfere with each other, overall fidelity is said

to be greatly improved and intelligibility increased. The CWT128 employs two of JBL’s 2408H-1 1in neodymiummagnet compression drivers. A pair of 8in JBL SFG (Symmetrical Field Geometry) low-frequency drivers each features a copper-clad aluminium edge-wound 2.5in voice coil and copper-clad pole piece that, says Harman, improves performance by reducing voice coil inductance and distortion for smoother response, extended bass and extremely low distortion. The multi-ply enclosures offer multiple mounting options and

feature JBL’s textured DuraFlex finish and a powder-coated steel grille backed by acoustically transparent foam. Four M10 attachment points are built in across the top and sides, while four M8 points on the rear panel accept OmniMount wall-mount brackets. The CWT128 includes covered barrier strip speaker terminals and an internal passive network and 110W 70/100V transformer. Various optional finishes are available, including white. Users can also select JBL’s WRC and WRX weather-resistant versions. Stand: 1-N34

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Work the room from the web NEETS

Stealth Acoustics’ new SA2400 Dual-Channel Amplifier with built-in DSP

Signal management for dual-channel amp STEALTH ACOUSTICS The new Stealth Acoustics SA2400 Dual-Channel Amplifier with Built-in DSP is claimed to offer “maximum ease and flexibility of powering and tuning Stealth speakers or other speaker systems”. Rated at more than 450W RMS per channel, the SA2400 uses Stealth’s Class A/B output stage coupled to a traditional

high-current power supply for professional output and long-term reliability. It also marks the debut of the Stealth Signal Management System (SSMS), which allows for complete per-channel programming of DSP features including: 11 bands of fully parametric EQ; High/Low Pass Filters with variable slopes; fully programmable limiters; delay and phase controls.

All SSMS functions can be programmed from the front panel, or via Stealth’s free SSMS software via USB connection to the amplifier. The SSMS includes loadable pre-set optimisation tunings for many of Stealth’s invisible and environmental speakers. Dealers can also create and store their own favourite tunings for easy recall. Inputs include balanced XLR,

unbalanced RCA and Speaker Level connections, all with associated pass-through connectors. There is also an optical input. ISE 2014 also finds Stealth showing the latest upgrades to its SA255R 250W mono amplifier, which incorporates a new limiter stage for tighter bass response and improved system protection. Stand: 5-R117

Eyegonomic monitors are pleasing to the eye BENQ EUROPE When it comes to monitors eyegonomics is even more important than ergonomics, which is why BenQ has extended its Eyecare concept of monitors designed “for eyegonomic comfort and eyepleasing visual quality”.The latest

additions to its Eye-care series are: the BL2710PT, a 27in screen with 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution offering 77% more work space and higher ppi compared to conventional 1920 x 1080 FHD monitors for more precise viewing and excellent image quality; and the 32in BL3200PT. They are supplied

Networked control system displays Cardinal virtues SOMMER CABLE A modular, networked media control system that includes amplifier, mixers and more has been introduced by Sommer Cable. The Cardinal DVM 194 series promises to be a “very reasonably priced and fully modular device generation which offers an unprecedented flexibility”. It can be used as a fully closed system or as an open system with free interfaces. Sommer Cable showed

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prototype DVM 194 units at ISE last year. “Since the interest did not fade, we were refining the prototypes last year and can now present a DVM 194 series which will hit the market with a lot of extra features,” said Peter Rieck, key account and distribution manager, Sommer Cable. All the devices are fully networkable via IP with built-in two-port 100 Base-T switch, and are based on the same controller platform. Set-up is quickly done without programming through the

with digital cable and feature the latest flicker-free technology, plus eyegonomic modes to reduce the risk of computer eye strain. There is also a new monitor aimed at colour management use. The PG2401PT has been rigorously tested against standard printing charts and real printing house

results to meet the demanding colour quality expectations of art, design, photography and printmaking during the process of colour-proofing. The 24in monitor is claimed to ensure “the most accurate colour and grey tone reproduction.” Stand: 4-S56

integrated web interface. The range includes: the DVM194-CON Media Controller, with four RS232 interfaces for bidirectional communication with connected devices (such as a motor-driven canvas, a beamer lift or blackout equipment), plus 12 momentary switch interfaces and 12 programmable LED outputs. The compact DVM-194AMP Mini High-Performance Amplifier delivers two 100W

channels into 4 ohms (50W @ 8 ohms) and produces almost no waste heat, whilst the DVM-194-AMIX Automatic Mix Machine offers “an unprecedented degree of automation”, with gain and level adjustable on all channels (including keeping microphone channels at a desired level). The DVM-194-HDS Picture Source Selector can route up to four

A room AV control system with built-in audio-mixer, two 240VAC Relays, as well as command of light and AV functions, is able to use any mobile touch device to prime settings for an entire auditorium, large meeting or conference room. The Neets Control - DelTa is a 19in rack unit offering RS-232, RS-485, LAN or IR ports to connect to room devices, with their complete control enabled via a mobile app or web browser. More than 26 devices can be connected, while the system can expand through five Neets Expansion Bus ports. Custom graphical user interfaces for the system are configured using the free Neets Project Designer software, which allows users to drag and drop the devices they require from a large device driver library. Users can also create custom buttons or use one of many supplied templates to build a GUI for their system. A front USB port is also available for configuration purposes. The integrated audio mixer includes balanced inand outputs and can also take advantage of a remote mixer GUI for detailed sound control on a mobile device or web browser. Stand: 7-M180

HDMI picture sources to two HDMI outputs and allows a total automation via the media controller. The 24V devices can be integrated into Sommer’s popular Sysboxx housing system. A 2RU frame will take up to four with an installation depth of 14cm. Stand: 5-S120 Sommer Cable DVM 194 control, mixing, amp and routing modules

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Q is the A for 1-chip DLP Q&A Receiving its first major public showing since its launch in January, Christie’s new Q Series is claimed to achieve best-inclass 1-chip DLP brightness. The Q Series comprises three models. The DWU951 features WUXGA resolution with brightness of 8,500 lumens; the DWX951 delivers the same level of brightness but with WXGA resolution; and the DXG1051 provides 10,000 lumens from an XGA resolution panel. Target applications for the Q Series include rental staging such as concerts and conventions where blending and warping images from multiple projectors onto flat, curved, hexagonal or spherical surfaces is required. Usable in either single or duallamp mode, the Christie Q Series is equipped with eClarity – advanced image processing that is said to significantly enhance images by providing greater control over image sharpness, gloss and shading. Built-in High Dynamic Contrast Range (HDCR),

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The weatherproof Christie FHD551-W features integrated waterproof speakers

meanwhile, is designed to eliminate image ‘washout’ in high ambient light conditions, recovering details that may have been lost due to excess light on the screen. As well as announcing updates to its G Series of projectors, Christie is focusing on applications including collaboration, command and control, and large-scale videomapping. The company is demonstrating its recent

additional excursions into 4K technology (for non-cinema as well as cinema), its Phoenix open content management system, and for collaboration requirements, the Brio. Following the launch of the FHD551-W 55in LCD weatherproof flatpanel with integrated waterproof speakers, Christie is also exhibiting the most recent members of its flatpanel family on the stand. Stand: 1-H50

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In your opinion, what is the best thing about the ISE show? It gives us insight and feedback from our EU regional distributors, system integrators and designers, who all have rich experiences in real application sites. It leads us to figure out the market potential and customer needs of new products and the effectiveness of their features. What do you think are the key developments in, or threats to, your market sector at the current time? We need to design fibre optic AV extenders in types of cables or small modules to keep the highest signal integrity in data transmission for leadingedge displays or video sources, especially 4K resolutions. We must strive to integrate all digital data into [fewer] data streams, as well as to invent a compact fibre optic module. We’ve kept our eyes on the quality of data compression for IP-based transmission too.

‘ISE leads us to figure out the market potential and customer needs of new products’ Why should delegates visit your stand at ISE 2014? We exhibit and demonstrate many new leading-edge fibre optic AV extenders for HDMI, DisplayPort and Dual Link DVI to accommodate the highest data bandwidth for video, even covering 4K resolution. Such products are designed to be all fibredetachable with industrial standard connectors for ease of installation as well as to be the smallest module in the industry. Stand: 4-U20

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Pendant debutante drops in to speaker series COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL chosen. A designer could therefore LOUDSPEAKERS choose the Distributed Design D8 The DP8 Pendant loudspeaker is ceiling loudspeaker for a lowmaking its debut appearance at ceiling party room, the new DP8 ISE. The DP8 is the latest member pendant for a large openof Community’s Distributed Design architecture space, and the DS8 Series of ceiling, surface mount surface-mount model for an and pendant outdoor patio in a The Community DP8 loudspeakers . pendant can be mixed with ceiling restaurant, lounge Available in and surface mount speakers for a or hotel. With paintable white or uniform sound Uniform Voicing, black, the DP8 is a patrons moving high-performance, 8in coaxial from space to space would loudspeaker with a tapered hear little or no change in style. Community said it would music or voice quality. provide highly-intelligible The DP8’s shared voice and great musical coaxial transducer sound quality for features a separate restaurants, lounges, compression driver hotels, ballrooms, coupled to meeting rooms and Community’s Trusimilar environments. Phase waveguide and Supplied with a mounted to an 8in woofer weather-resistant with Community’s patented enclosure, grille and components, Carbon-Ring Cone technology. The the DP8 can also be used outdoors combination is said to produce a in covered locations. high performance loudspeaker with The DP8 features Community's high power capacity, and extremely Uniform Voicing design, found in low distortion. all its Distributed Design Series. The DP8 is ETL-listed to comply Users experience identical with UL1480. It includes a 120W acoustic performance from all autoformer with easy-access tap same-size pendant, ceiling and switch for 70V/100V distributed surface-mount loudspeaker systems and features a simple models, and enjoy uniformly highsuspension and wiring system in quality sound in all spaces its integrated rear cover. regardless of the loudspeaker type Stand: 7-K185

Interactive displays have the touch for corporate NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS NEC has updated three models in its MultiSync Series of multitouch displays to offer improved multi-touch performance that supports up to five touch points, including gesture control for Windows 7 and 8. They are aimed at interactive applications across corporate, retail, leisure and museums sectors. The displays are claimed to facilitate quick, accurate finger swipes and brush strokes so that users can easily zoom, flick and rotate objects. They also feature LED backlighting, for reduced power consumption and operating costs. “True multi-touch support with up to five simultaneous touch points provides the functionality users need,” said Daniela Dexheimer, product manager solutions, NEC Display Solutions Europe. “Plus, with Plug & Play installation, no calibration or drivers are needed, so it couldn’t be easier for our new models to fit seamlessly into classrooms, meeting rooms and leisure venues.” The 65in V652-TM is ideal as an interactive whiteboard

NEC’s new MultiSync V652-TM interactive display showing a 3D map

installation. It comes with a free DisplayNote NEC Edition Presenter License for presenting, sharing and collaborating with multiple participants across any device and platform from the touch display. The 42in V423-TM and 46in V463-TM are aimed more at retail or leisure use, such as interactive retail signage or way finding and self-help kiosks in a museum. The displays use optical imaging touch technology that

Smart signage spotlight SIGNAGELIVE

It provides full support for different content formats including static images, video, HDMI input, IPTV, web pages and RSS feeds. It also integrates with QR code technology and all common social media widgets. Described as easy to set-up, it can be managed centrally, display content relevant to different demographic groups, and is targeted at wide-scale commercial use in a variety of markets. Targeted information can be displayed on different screen types and scheduled to dynamically update, depending

Cloud-based digital signage technology company Signagelive is highlighting a number of advanced smart signage software features developed to support embedded media player technology. These include multi-zone layout designs, HDMI input for live TV, sophisticated scheduling, advanced device monitoring (including screen on/off, CPU and memory control) and drag-anddrop design facilities. Signagelive is also demonstrating its cross-platform support capabilities by using cloud-based software to manage content displayed on Android media players (developed by Dension), Intel NUC PCs (distributed TDMaverick, the AV division of Tech Data Group) and Samsung’s Smart Signage Platform. Signagelive’s system on chip (SoC) software, written in HTML5, replicates the functionality of its core-PC display software. It gives digital signage technology users access to Windows-grade A wide variety of advanced capabilities on a range of signage sofware features are being non-PC devices. demonstrated on the Signagelive stand

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on factors such as time of day and/or updates to external data sources. Promotional information or discount vouchers, for example, can also be overlaid onto background content to reinforce marketing messages and encourage consumer engagement. In addition, the company’s technology is on display on the booths of key vendor and distribution partners. Stand: 8-L170

doesn’t require calibration or drivers, lowering maintenance and installation costs, and offers improved picture quality to other technologies as there is no foil layer on the screen. The displays can be operated by bare hands, gloves or stylus, and scratches or wear don’t affect the touch function. The three new models come with double-sided anti-reflection glass, which reduces reflection and avoids mirrored imaging. Stand: 4-R24

BrilliantColor… in white: the new Vivitek D5190HD projector

Easy install promise of D5000 projectors VIVITEK Four new large venue projectors have been released by Vivitek that are said to combine high performance, rich functionality and simple handling. The D5000 Series is made up to the XGA resolution (1024x768) D5010-WNL, the WXGA (1280x800) D5110W-WNL, the WUXGA (1920x1200) D5380U-WNL and 1080p native (1920x1080) D5190HD-WNL, with prices from €1,650 to €3,300 plus VAT. They use Texas Instruments’ DLP BrilliantColor chip technology, which is claimed to deliver crystal-clear pictures with deep blacks and rich engaging colours, and are designed with the installer in mind, featuring horizontal and vertical lens shift as well as a centred lens for easy installation and maintenance. Three

interchangeable lens options allow flexible positioning so as to meet varying screen sizes or projection distance requirements. They deliver from 4,700 to 6,000 ANSI Lumens and up to 3,500 hours of lamp life, with a contrast ratio of 2,000:1. I/O connections include HDMI, VGA-In, DVI-D, Component, SVideo, Audio-In and Audio-Out and DisplayPort. They also have two 3W stereo speakers. In stand-by mode the D5000 series needs less than 0.5W of power. “We’ve been delighted with the positive feedback we received for our D5000 series of projectors,” said Holger Graeff, general manager EMEA, Vivitek Corporation. “This confirms our belief that the market is looking for feature-rich, projectors which are easy to install.” Stand: 4-R75

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Two new faces in MADI USB line-up RME The world’s first USB3 audio interface and a 128-channel USB 2.0 MADI device are expanding the MADIface range. RME claims that its MADIface XT is the world's smallest mobile interface, providing access to hundreds of audio channels via USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and external PCI Express. An optional Thunderbolt to PCI Express adapter connects the XT to a Thunderbolt cable, prompting the company to claim that the MADIface XT provides the fastest interfacing technologies available for

maximum channel count and lowest latency in a mobile solution. Three 64-channel MADI I/Os are accompanied by 4 MIDI I/Os, one stereo AES/EBU and a word clock I/O. The device also sports two digitally controlled high-end mic/line preamps, two balanced line outputs and one stereo phones output, which are all fully 192 kHz-capable. An optional Advanced Remote Control can be connected to the XT for desktop monitoring and remote control. Also on show, the MADIface USB is a small, bus-powered device which provides

one MADI I/O via USB 2.0 with 64 channels in and out. Advanced features include full dual port operation with 128 channels in and out, mixed and controlled by TotalMix, single port operation with RME's Seamless Redundancy input switching, and standalone operation with another two modes. This can be either single port to two port distribution or bidirectional format conversion optical/coaxial. RME's MIDI over MADI technology can also be used to remotely-control other

RME MADIface XT is a compact audio interface sporting a USB 3.0 connection

attached MADI devices. Also included is DIGICheck, a complete audio analysing suite for Mac OS X and Windows. Stand: 7-C207

Modules extend 4K, eSATA up to 80km THINKLOGICAL New from KVM signal extension and switching systems company Thinklogical are the SDIXtreme 6G+ Dual Fiber 4K Extension Module and the eSATA Extender Module. The Thinklogical SDIXtreme 6G+ dual fibre extender is designed to enable the extension of video signals at 4K ultra high definition (UHD) resolutions to distances up to 80km (50 miles), with no latency or loss of quality. Features include four 3G-SDI signals transmitted over two fibres (two 6.25Gbps data streams); multi-mode or

single mode fibre capability; hotswappable modular form factor; and hot-swappable optical modules for added resiliency. The extenders are of modular construction and compatible with Thinklogical’s Q-Series chassis, which offers redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for reliable operation and maximum uptime. The SDIXtreme 6G+ is part of a line of 4K signal extension products that includes modules supporting four single link DVI signals, two dual-link DVI signals, four 1.5G SD/HD-SDI signals and two 3G SDI signals.

Thinklogical notes that the eSATA interface is commonly used in professional workstation, video editing and graphic design applications, supporting hard disk drives at throughput speeds up to 6Gbps. The Thinklogical eSATA Extension Module allows eSATA compatible hard drives to be securely extended and switched to multiple destinations as part of a Thinklogical KVM infrastructure. As such, it allows for easier implementation of external data storage, providing support for big data applications. It is said to be of a simple plug-and-play design using two fibres, and is configurable for multi-mode

The Thinklogical eSATA Extender Module supports big data applications

or single-mode fibre. Extension up to 80km is possible. Like the SDIXtreme 6G+, it is compatible with Thinklogical’s Q-Series chassis. Stand: 1-M4

The Torus Power AVR2 for large-scale custom installations

Power conditioners clean up TORUS POWER Clean, reliable power can improve sound and video quality and performance, and Torus Power has expanded its TOT Series of power conditioners, which provide clean, protected power. There are now two TOT models, the TOT Mini (3A and 7A) and the TOT Max (15A). They are based on Plitron toroidal isolation transformers and NBT noise filtering to restore incoming power to its clean original state and protects systems from voltage sags, brownouts and surges. TOT also provides very low source impedance to connected devices, enabling high current delivery instantly. TOT Mini is suitable for use with digital projectors, flat panels, powered speakers, media or source players, processors, and

network devices. TOT Max features a larger capacity toroidal transformer and can be used with most audio systems and mid-power amplifiers. Its top-end AVR2 Series is designed for large-scale custom installations such as studios, consumer home theatre and audio system installations, and other mission-critical applications. The latest International AVR2 Series features two models: the AVR2 8 CE and AVR2 16 CE. Both provide enhanced control and monitoring via Ethernet (IP) plus automatic voltage regulation, automatic reboots, versatile scheduling options and individually addressable outlet zones. The units come in 3U and 4U chassis sizes with five or eight outlets and 8A or 16A output current ratings, respectively, with either 220V or 240V input voltages. Stand: 5-R128

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KICK-STARTING ISE 2014 thedaily caught up with visitors to the reception following ISE’s opening night keynote address, ‘Kick-Starting the Market for Building Automation’ by Dr Dirk Schlesinger of Cisco Consulting Services. Dr Schlesinger laid out Cisco, ABB, Bosch and LG’s vision of an ambitious smart building ecosystem

“I think what I’ve learnt today is that there’s a lot of hype about the internet of everything. But I think the big prize is focusing on the things that really make a difference to people. When you talk about internetconnected appliances — kettles and fridges and washing machines — there’s only so much use that has. It’s how you apply it in a bigger picture.” Fraser Stride, Citu

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“It’s really challenging what he’s proposing for the smart home. You can remotely control your house, your TV set, your washer, everything – it’s the future.” Mervyn Palan, managing director, 07 Amps

“The show in general, so far as I have seen, has been great. A lot of interesting stuff. I think it’s going to take a few hours to take in everything I’ve heard today.” Olli Paloheimo, chief experience officer, Posterfy “The keynote was very informative. I didn’t know what to expect. It’s very interesting to see these giant companies working together to create new platforms, to integrate the ‘internet of things’ with new technology, even in the homes of people. And it has immediate interest for us as well.” Jan Prius, CEO, Sightcorp

“This is my first time at ISE. The smart building approach has become very popular in my region right now. And we do have a few projects ongoing, so we will be able to have showcases for smart buildings. It’s a good opportunity to meet new people and find partners and do some collaboration.” Kamilla Shakbazov, regional business development manager, CDC Turkey

S-Series projectors unveiled SONY Announced yesterday at ISE, Sony has expanded its S Series line up with the launch of nine new 3LCD short-throw and ultra-short throw projectors. Aimed at broadening the company’s offering for the education market, the new models deliver up to 3,000 lumens and lamp life of up to 10,000 hours. The line-up comprises four new short throw models and five ultra-short-throw and is designed for smaller classrooms and meeting rooms. The projectors can throw high resolution images up to 2m diagonal from distances as close as 44cm (XGA ultra-short-throw) and 75cm (XGA short-throw). As well as the extended lamp life, the projectors come with additional features that make them eco-friendly and reduce the total cost of ownership. Eco mode automatically turns off the lamp after 10

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minutes without an input signal, while auto dimming reduces brightness to save energy and extend lamp hours. The VPL-SW630C and VPL-SW620C models come with enhanced interactivity, including dual pen and auto calibration, as well as additional rich education tools, making it easier for students and teachers to collaborate effectively in the classroom. All S Series models can be connected wirelessly via a PC (Windows or Mac) or tablet (iOS or Android). “Sony is continuing to enhance its projector line up to meet the needs of the education market,” said Robert Meakin, business and education product manager, Sony Professional Solutions Europe. “We now have a very strong, unified line up, that meets the needs of secondary schools, with the recently enhanced E Series range for replacement business and now the short throw and ultra-short-throw S-Series.” Stand: 1-H95

Interactive projector aims for growth SMART TECHNOLOGIES Smart Technologies’, new LightRaise 60wi2 interactive projector aimed at enterprise users can handle four touches at once, allowing two users to gesture on the display simultaneously. “It is enabling inspired collaboration and it’s extending our product range of interactive whiteboards and flat panels,” said Tobias Windbrake, business development manager. Powered by DLP technology, the wall-mounted ultra-short throw projector produces a bright image rated at 3000 lumens, and creates an interactive surface without the need for additional hardware. It provides touch and pen-enabled input, allowing users to simultaneously write, draw and manipulate content in the included Smart Meeting Pro collaborative software using fingers or interactive pens. The software allows for unbound workspace, so that users never run out of display area as they navigate and work in

any direction, endlessly. It also allows users to break into subgroups and work on multiple displays, each having their own view of the shared file. The LightRaise 60wi2 uses Smart’s proprietary DViT (Digital Vision Touch) Smart touch: Windbrake technology, demonstrates the new offering LightRaise 60wi2 effortless zero-force touch, the ability to scale images to large sizes and support multiple touches. The projector can produce screen sizes up to 100 inches in widescreen format. Stand: 12-E76