USA - With ISE 2017 quickly approaching, Atlona has announced the public debut of the AT-UHD-CLSO-840, a versatile eight-input, four-output 4K HDMI and HDBaseT matrix switcher built for videoconferencing, multi-screen presentations, and divisible room installations.

he CLSO-840 offers both local and remote inputs and outputs for flexibility across AV formats and connectivity options, providing a powerful matrix solution for classroom, corporate, and hospitality environments. The matrix switcher will be demonstrated at Stand 5-S92 from February 7-10 at the RAI Exhibition and Conference Centre in Amsterdam.

The new matrix is equipped with five HDMI and three HDBaseT inputs, two HDMI outputs, and two HDBaseT outputs. It is envisioned for use in a variety of meeting room settings, such as videoconferencing suites requiring at least three independent outputs for connections to

UK - John Young, former head of technical services at Ambassador Theatre Group, has partnered with Gallowglass Training to produce a 'Top 20' suite of training courses for on-site operational staff.

Taking up the role of head of training at Gallowglass Training, Young has compiled a suite of both statutory and technical skills training courses covering all levels of responsibility - from basic Manual Handling to the flagship IOSH Managing Safely four-day course for managers and supervisors.

A specialist trainer in venue and production management, Young has been leading the advisory group working towards the Creative Venue Technician Trailblazer apprenticeship framework, designed for budding technicians in the live performance and screen industries.

"There's been a surge in demand for training from companies wanting to upskill their people and ensure a safe working envi

The Netherlands - WyreStorm has leveraged its switching expertise in the design of its first HDBaseT 4K UltraHD matrix switchers to include dedicated audio matrix switching. Both 16x16 (MX-1616-HDBT-H2X) and 10x10 (MX-1010-HDBT-H2X) models will be launched at ISE 2017.

The H2X Series of 4K Ultra HD matrix switchers was developed specifically for large, high-end residential and commercial applications requiring multi-source video distribution of the latest 4K HDR content as well as multi-source audio matrix switching to multiple zones.

Addressing the increase in mixed 4K/2K installations, WyreStorm's SmartEDID feature dynamically detects and reacts to display and source capabilities to output the highest possible resolution for each individual source. 4K-2K scaling and frameless switching is also available using the WyreStorm RX-70-4K-SCL HDBaseT scaling receiver also launc

UK - PRG XL Video, the UK operation of Production Resource Group (PRG), has announced a major investment in ultra-high brightness Panasonic laser projectors.

The new projectors continue the company's policy of investing in innovative new technology. The PT-RZ31K projectors offer a range of benefits over traditional projector technology. Traditional units average 1200 hours of use per lamp, whereas laser modules have a life of around 20,000 hours. The extended life, and subsequent reduction in maintenance make the units more efficient and cost effective to run.

The reduced heat output from the newer light source also means less cooling is required. Fan units in traditional projectors can be noisy, which is a major issue in theatres, galleries, and for corporate events, and so this efficiency makes the new laser models far quieter to operate than their counterparts.

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The Netherlands - Vivitek will show its commitment to developing projection and visual solutions and displays that aid collaboration and boost productivity for both private and public sector organisations.

At the same time, it will reinforce its ambition to provide solutions for meeting rooms and venues of all sizes and for every budget with a raft of products that combine advanced technology, reliability, generous warranties and eco-friendliness. A broad range of Vivitek's solutions will be displayed on its booth, which is located at: 5-R55.

From a projector perspective, Vivitek will show a range of solutions designed to offer high brightness and high resolutions, including laser light source technology, ranging from WUXGA to 4K. Offering about four times the resolution of full HD, fabulous 4K resolution enables viewers to enjoy even the finest of details and vivid, true-

USA - Since its founding in 2001, Reflect has been at the forefront of creating digital experiences that help their clients maximize sales and strengthen brand loyalty. The company recently relocated its headquarters to a new facility in Richardson, Texas designed to fully showcase the scope of their innovative solutions.

Wanting to make an impact from the moment clients walk in the front door, Reflect created two visually dynamic LED displays using FLEXLite NXG technology from Nashville-based PixelFLEX.

"As we were designing our new facility, we wanted to showcase the innovative technologies we are leading with in the field," began Chas Thornhill, CTS, Reflect's Senior Systems Engineer. "Since our previous location didn't really say a lot about us as a company, we wanted a more modern look and for the space itself to showcase what we do at Reflect. Knowing that the first

USA - Notorious for their musical improvisation, extended jams and surprise gags, Phish returned to the stage for their annual New Year's Run at the famed Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York.

On 31 December, after performing for three hours, Phish began revealing their surprise New Year's gag at 11:30 pm with a musical production of Petrichor, a track from their latest album Big Boat, accompanied by choreographed dancers, 16 kinetic LED umbrellas that floated above the stage and synthetic rain, made of small crystals, which fell from the ceiling of The Garden.

At the stroke of midnight, as if the kinetic LED umbrella performance wasn't enough, Phish literally made it rain cats and dogs (balloons) as they wished their fans a Happy New Year. With the Garden buried in a mass of colourful balloons and confetti, Phish successfully finished their set with

USA - Panasonic and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts have announced that Panasonic Visual Systems will be the 'Official Projection Technology' of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

As part of a long-term agreement, these Disney properties will have access to the latest in Panasonic's market-leading projectors with advanced image processing and lens solutions.

The aim of pairing Disney's limitless creativity with Panasonic's leading-edge projection technology, is to provide guests of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort with even more amazing and new entertainment experiences.

"Panasonic is delighted to work with Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in exploring new ways in which its high-performance projectors may be used to support the Disney storytelling that has captured the hearts of mi

USA - NEP Group has completed the acquisition of Creative Technology's parent company Avesco.

Based in Pittsburgh, USA, NEP is one of the world's largest outsourced production partners supporting premier content producers across the broadcast and live events industries.

Alongside Creative Technology (CT), NEP operates four other live events businesses focused on Large Screen Display. These comprise Faber AudioVisuals and Mediatec Solutions in Europe along with Screenworks and Sweetwater in the US. All businesses are expected to retain their existing identities.

The senior management teams will remain unchanged with Graham Andrews leading CT's US and Asia Pacific businesses.

Dave Crump will continue to lead CT's UK, Spanish and Middle East operations and will in due course take over management of the Mediatec Solutions business in the UK and the Faber AudioVisuals b

UK - S+H Technical, UK based specialist for LED visual effects, drapes and starcloths, supplied a spectacular LED dancefloor to enhance the atmosphere and vibes for a 10th anniversary party staged by award winning AV and event production company, Aztec.

The event took place in the Royal Oak Room at the Emirates Stadium in London, home to Arsenal FC, and was attended by 200 plus guests, including clients, colleagues, suppliers and friends of Aztec who were entertained live by the Danny Mills Band and a DJ.

"We wanted to make the environment that bit extra special, glamorous and funky for our guests, so we asked S+H to provide a 4 x 4m LED floor to add an extra wow factor to the evening," explained Leo Speck, Aztec's sales director.

Aztec has been working with Ilfracombe Devon based S+H for some years and has become a go-to contact for sourcing LED panels of different ty

The Netherlands - Barco is getting ready to showcase its latest AV solutions at this year's Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) in Amsterdam. Barco will demonstrate how its innovations can help professionals work, educate, advertise and entertain even better.

Barco invites ISE visitors to come have a taste of its offering at booth 12-F100 in Hall 12 of the Amsterdam RAI venue. Visitors to Barco's technology buffet will experience first-hand the possibilities our equipment offers as Barco experts demonstrate the latest features and additions to the portfolio.

Barco research has shown that office workers believe that presenting well has an impact on both their personal reputation and business outcomes. And that a presentation that has no technology issues is the key to success. That's why Barco developed the tools to help employees present and collaborate in the most intuitive w

The Netherlands - The Media Networking Alliance (MNA), the AV industry alliance of manufacturers and end-users, promoting awareness and adoption of the high-performance AES67 AoIP interoperability open standard, is participating extensively in ISE 2017, sponsoring a series of AES67 technical sessions throughout the duration of the show.

These include a number of presentations in the Audio Solutions Theatre in Hall 7; a Discussion Panel, How AES67 can serve you and your networked system designs; and the AES67 Networking Lab, a two hour workshop entitled How to Leverage AES67 to integrate multiple networked audio systems.

A series of four AES67 presentations in the Audio Solutions Theatre, given by MNA member company representatives, span all four days of the show:

7 February, 12:00 to 12:30, Iain Gregory, director, solutions and marketing, Harman Professio

UK - Hull UK City of Culture 2017 kicked off on 1 January with Made in Hull - a seven-day event that told the story of the city and its people over almost a century, brought to life with projection mapping across buildings and other sites around the city centre. Bluman Associates provided the technical production and projection mapping expertise to tell the story of Hull and its important contribution to UK culture.

Made in Hull took place over seven evenings and attracted over 340,000 people. The large-scale project included five sites throughout the city, including Queen Victoria Square and the Aquarium, The Deep. Bluman Associates collaborated with Ground Control and Hull 2017 throughout the feasibility and tender process. Working closely with the production and creative teams, an international team of 20 projectionists provided the technical expertise to project the conten

The Netherlands - With a continued emphasis on providing intelligent and innovative AV solutions for commercial applications, Atlona will introduce the AT-UHD-SW-510W, the latest member of its five-input SW Series of 4K/UHD integration solutions for AV signal switching and extension, at the forthcoming ISE 2017 show.

The SW-510W is the first product of its kind to integrate switching for both wired and wireless AV sources, as well as the first AV switcher to include a USB-C input alongside HDMI and DisplayPort. The main benefit is a single, compact solution for universal BYOD compatibility - together with value-added features including automatic display control, automatic input selection, and mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT outputs.

The SW-510W simplifies AV system design, integration, and operation by combining traditional wired plus wireless AV connectivity in a single box. It

USA - In support of fostering the creative processes of young entertainment designers, global design software developer Vectorworks, Inc. is sponsoring awards at the Kennedy Centre American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). Started in 1969, KCACTF is a national programme designed to celebrate college theatre in the United States, and help students develop their creative and technical skills.

Each year, KCACTF hosts eight regional festivals for college theatre students across the United States. Festival activities include workshops, discussions, regional-level scholarships and award programs, giving students the opportunity to showcase their best productions and receive feedback from professionals.

"The Kennedy Centre American College Theatre Festival provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase the diverse, emerging talent from around the country," said Frank Brault, prod

Europe - Peerless-AV has announced the appointment of Thomas Ast as area manager - partnerships for DACH to the growing export sales team. In his role, Thomas will report to Stefan Kr

UK - NEC Display Solutions Europe has launched five updated XGA, WXGA and WUXGA resolution LCD projectors in its PA Series professional range. These latest innovative projectors in the PA Series range deliver a wealth of enhancements to image brightness and contrast, rich colour space conversion with HDR, connectivity support and operational lifespan, says the company.

The compact PA Series installation projectors are designed for customers looking for larger bright pictures in fantastic quality, with suitability for large venue and installed applications.

The new models in the PA Series incorporate the latest iteration of NEC's unique Scaler Chip. This integrated picture processor can simultaneously manage 4K/60p input, as well as sharing signal output with multiple daisy-chained connected projectors. It represents an enormous leap forward in picture processing, with true

UK - A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) will be exclusively showcasing the new addition to Datapath's Fx4 HD creative video wall splitter range - the Fx4-SDI - on their stand at PLASA Focus Glasgow 2017, SECC, Glasgow, UK, stand B1, this week.

With the increasing popularity of multi-display video configurations demanding greater freedom in creating and deploying scalable video mapping products, Datapath's Fx4 range of 4K resolution wall splitters / controllers provides four HD outputs from one box, for millions of display possibilities.

The new Fx4-SDI connection model joins existing DisplayPort and HDMI versions to offer users support for all popular professional HD video data cable connections.

The Fx4-SDI model is aimed at users with existing HD-SDI transmission infrastructures, eliminating the need for additional converters at either end of the system. In addi

UK - The Tourflex Cabling brand will be showcasing its bespoke cable assembly service for the professional entertainment industry at PLASA Focus Glasgow 2017, SECC, Glasgow, UK, stand A7, this week.

Knowing how critical cables and connections are to the entertainment sector, Tourflex Cabling prides itself on providing the best connections, for a faultless performance.

Although recently re-branded, the service has over 40 years of experience and has earnt an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and a very fast delivery turnaround, as it understands when 'the show must go on' - often turning around emergency orders in 24 hours, including during weekends.

Last year alone, Tourflex Cabling made over 100,000 cable assemblies, including more than half a million metres of exceptional quality cabling. It holds a vast level of stock and choice of raw cables & connectors

UK - Talking with lighting control operator Adam Power before the Manchester show of Bring Me the Horizon's recent tour, their biggest to date, he described the show lighting as "intense". Over 180 lighting fixtures hung on numerous trusses and were built into a technology-laden set.

Adam reports, "James and Louis created a wide vista which used the full width of the arenas, we even put five lights each side of the stage in unallocated seating to stretch the design even wider. The band were passionate about having an intense show with lots of strobing and really big looks, James and Louis did a great job of keeping it classy and refined with so much going on."

James Scott explained, "The initial brief given to us by the band was that they wanted a big rock show, something that made a huge statement and filled as much of the arena space as possible. One word which kept bein

Final Curtain - The curtain is coming down on the most celebrated circus in the US, the Greatest Show on Earth, run by Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey. After 146 years in the business, the owners said declining tickets sales and high operating costs were to blame. Activists who campaigned for decades against the travelling circus's animal acts welcomed the news.

"After much evaluation and deliberation, my family and I have made the difficult business decision that Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey will hold its final performances in May," said a statement from Kenneth Feld, CEO of Feld Entertainment, the family business which has run the circus since the late 1960s.

Sep Outside Love - A life-size bronze statue of Cilla Black has been unveiled outside Liverpool's Cavern Club as the venue celebrates its 60th anniversary. The club, credited with launching

The Netherlands - Atlona will introduce two new products for addressing AV integration-related challenges at the forthcoming ISE 2017 show, both specifically for AV systems with HDR (high dynamic range) video as well as 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling.

To be presented at Stand 5-S92 at the Amsterdam RAI, the new Atlona Etude Sync (AT-ETU-SYNC) and AT-HDR-M2C resolve AV system design and installation issues frequently encountered with audio and video format compatibility, signal integrity, and EDID communication. Both products are HDCP 2.2 compliant and support HDMI 2.0 data rates up to 18 Gbps.

"Our customers have always looked to Atlona for simple yet very effective solutions whenever a problem may arise during system design or on-site installation," said Joshua Castro, product manager, Atlona. "With the increasing popularity and demand for 4K and HDR video, we

UK - When the latest Elvis Presley show took to the road, PRG XL Video supported production manager Peter Edmonds, supplying lighting, video and rigging for the tour. 2015's million selling album If I Can Dream, further strengthened The King's inimitable reputation by giving him a number one album in five different decades.

The tour used archive footage of Elvis, musical accompaniment by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and a personal appearance by Priscilla Presley, and gave many fans the chance they had not previously had - to experience the man who changed the course of music and went on to sell over a billion records around the world and cement his position as the biggest selling solo artist in history.

Lighting designer Steve Sinclair reports, "The brief was straight forward, the main part of the show is the screen showing Elvis, and everything else has been de

The Netherlands - Peerless-AV will be showcasing its new Xtreme Outdoor IR Touch Overlay in Hall 12, Stand E57, at ISE 2017.

The touch overlay (IRTO49-100/IRTO55-100) is now available to order with Peerless-AV's 49" and 55" Xtreme Outdoor Displays or can be purchased as an interactive upgrade option for existing 49" and 55" Xtreme displays and kiosk solutions already installed in hospitality, entertainment and transportation environments.

A new product category for Peerless-AV, the Xtreme Outdoor IR Touch Overlay responds to growing demand for a simple, scalable solution for adding interactivity to outdoor displays. Tested to IP65/NEMA 4X standards, the touch overlay provides protection against water and dust. Using the incorporated infrared technology it is capable of responding to 10 simultaneous point of touch and can detect any input drive, including gloved or bare fin

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