Audio/Video

COVID-19 Related Small Business Administration Links, Via AudioControl

From our friends at AudioControl comes some very useful links they are sharing from the Small Business Administration, offering up some excellent resources for small businesses during this very challenging COVID-19 time period. AudioControl CEO Alex Camara has collated these links and is sharing them as resources many of you may want to tap into as this unfortunate situation continues to dominate the…

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Panasonic i-PRO Releases Enhanced Video Insight Solution

Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions, formerly Panasonic Security Group, is releasing its highly popular and recently enhanced Video Insight Video Management System (VMS). Video Insight is a powerful yet easy-to-use enterprise VMS platform with sophisticated plug-in architecture and versatile programmable features that fully integrates the i-PRO MonitorCast Access Control platform to deliver uncompromised system management and control with unlimited scalability. “Video…

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Ultra HD TV Market Rising as Changes in Consumer Lifestyles, Preferences Drive Growth

The demand for Ultra HD televisions is increasing rapidly, as they are energy efficient and offer high quality images, according to a recent report from the BusinessResearchCompany.com. Ultra HD televisions include 4K and 8K UHDs that have an aspect ratio of 16:9 or wider, and also present a minimum resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. The transition from traditional CRT and LCD…

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Sound United Brings Roon Tested Compatibility to Denon, Marantz Products

Sound United LLC, parent company to Denon, Polk Audio, Marantz, Definitive Technology, Classé, and Boston Acoustics, has announced several Denon and Marantz products received Roon Tested accreditation. This certification enables music lovers to seamlessly stream music from Roon server or Roon Core devices to 68 Denon and Marantz products for a visually rich, and easy-to-use listening experience.  “A critical aspect of the listening experience is learning more about…

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ELAC Announces the Uni-Fi 2.0 Line of Home Speakers

ELAC, a provider of high-performance speakers and electronics, has announced the Uni-Fi 2.0 line of home speakers. This new line builds upon the success of the first-generation Uni-Fi Family and incorporates a variety of new features and technologies.  “Based on feedback from dealers and end-users, along with changes in the market, we have completely re-designed the entire line-up. Newly developed…

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Coronavirus May Force TV Makers to Cut Panel Demand in Q2

Television makers that had been planning to significantly boost their display panel purchasing in the second quarter now may be forced to curb their ambitions as concerns rise over a potential coronavirus-driven recession. South Korean and Chinese TV makers were hoping to take advantage of improving panel availability conditions in the second quarter to build up their inventory in advance…

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Acoustic Design Systems Launches Fire Systems & Monitoring Services Division

Acoustic Design Systems (ADS), a Las Vegas-based commercial and residential home automation and security solutions company, has officially launched a fire systems and monitoring services division. Expanding the company’s commercial offerings, the new division provides consumers with state-of-the-art fire detection systems and a range of services from installation, integration, maintenance service and wireless monitoring to alarm activation and more. Fire…

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ViewSonic Offers Schools/Universities Free Distance Learning Tools During Coronavirus Outbreak

ViewSonic Corp., a global provider of visual solutions, is offering myViewBoard for free to K12, colleges and universities for the coronavirus outbreak time. With the spread of coronavirus, many schools and universities are not only preparing for extended school shutdowns, but educators are also urgently exploring the possibilities of distance learning. “As a stakeholder in the education sector, we wanted to…

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Surging Demand for Security Cams, Video Doorbells Shakes Up Market

The global market for do-it-yourself (DIY) standalone network security cameras is forecasted to surge by 80 percent by 2024—a rapid pace of growth that is attracting new competitors and challenging the positions of the current market leaders. Worldwide revenue for such cameras, which represent a pillar of most smart home ecosystems, is set to soar to $3.6 billion in 2024,…

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The AudioQuest Niagara 3000 Proffers Performance Protection

AudioQuest’s new Niagara 3000 Low-Z Power/Noise Dissipation System ($2,999.95) offers what the company says is a comprehensive approach to AC power management grounded in science and representing over 20 years of research into AC power – effectively quashing noise contamination and current compression. It is being touted as a cost-effective option for both two-channel audio and custom installation applications. The…

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