ISE is honoured to welcome King Felipe VI of Spain for the official inauguration of ISE 2023. The Royal Party will be making a tour of the exhibition from 11:30 this morning, visiting each of the halls and stopping at a number of stands. He will also visit IOT Solutions World Congress in Hall 4.
By Anne Morris
ISE 2023 opens its doors today with plenty to keep visitors engaged as they roam the show floor at Fira Grand Via, including an extensive conference programme, new show floor features and high-level keynotes to check out.
New for this year is the ISE Content Production & Distribution Summit, which is complemented by a dedicated Technology Zone in Hall 6.
Mike Blackman, managing director of
Integrated Systems Events, said content production and delivery has “always been at ISE, but we’ve never focused on it before”. This is partly a response to Spanish exhibitors and visitors, who are particularly focused on these areas. Blackman added that Hall 6 “has got a lot to be excited about… Indeed, the whole show has a lot of excitement.”
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Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, spoke yesterday about the incredible impact that the support of Spanish institutions is having on ISE. He also revealed that today’s inauguration and tour by King Felipe VI will be followed by a visit from president Pere Aragonès of Catalonia tomorrow.
“It’s a fantastic sign of recognition and of the importance Spanish institutions place on ISE,” he added. “We’ve never had this buy-in from any other city or region, they’re all getting behind us.”
In fact, this year’s ISE is the biggest ever in terms of floor space. “This is a record, with 56,867sqm (net), not including aisles and space between the halls,” Blackman revealed.
There’s also been a noticeable bounce back from Covid-hit 2022, with 1,055 exhibitors here in total compared to 1,300 at the last Amsterdam show. “We haven’t seen a full rebound, but it’s a substantial growth over last year, when we only had 800,” he said.
The big growth areas are audio, content production and virtual studios.
There are eight new Audio Demo Rooms on the lower floor of Hall 8, where companies can show off their equipment without annoying the neighbours. There is also a new outdoor audio demo area between Halls 5 and 7 and a
Content Production & Distribution Zone in Hall 6.
ISE is also having an impact on Catalonia’s wider AV industry, with eight companies having set up here as a result of the show. In addition, the local government is establishing start-up creative facilities at Palo Alto and the Three Chimneys (Tres Xemeneies) project where an AV campus is being built with EU, local and private funding. In addition, a project focusing on training and education in the sector has started in the area around the Fira. ISE is helping out through its own start-up section of the show – the Discovery Zone – something it has had for ten years. “If we encourage small companies to grow we will all benefit long term,” said Blackman. “It’s like a circular economy.”
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For inspiration from industry leaders, come and listen to the high-level keynotes being delivered by BK Johannessen from Epic Games today, Stephen Nuttall, the America’s Cup head of television, on Wednesday, and Fran Chuan, CEO and co-creator of InnoQuotient, on Thursday.
A mix of conferences and summits will take place throughout the week. In particular, Daryl Friedman, CEDIA president and CEO, noted that CEDIA’s Smart Home Technology Conference and Smart Home Technology Stage are highlights for the association at ISE 2023.
Traverse the upper-level walkway between Halls 2 and 3 and you’ll encounter the Sensory Tunnel, an experiential audiovisual installation. Enclosed by flexible plastic doors, the low-light hazy atmosphere and soundscape is regularly pierced by lasers from parallel lines of emitters. “ISE wanted to do something between the pavilions to entertain showgoers and we decided to create this installation,” said Toni Ferré, founder and creative designer of Barcelona collective Haus of Color. “We composed the music piece and we worked with Onionlab [a multidisciplinary studio located in Barcelona] who created the lighting, controlled by data.”
“These are full of informative sessions and demonstrations about future technology and ways to grow your business. ISE is the perfect opportunity for people to meet and exchange knowledge from each other,” Friedman said.
Meanwhile, Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, urged visitors: “Don’t just say, ‘wow, we’re back’. Rather say ‘wow, look at where we’re going’.”
He continued: “So much has changed in our lives over the last couple of years. Look at how we take what we’ve experienced, layered upon what we all know is an extraordinarily powerful experience of being at a gathering like this and put both of those together to create something that never existed before. That’s what this week is about for me.”
Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, is certainly no stranger to trade shows, but speaking to the ISE Daily on the AVIXA Xchange Live stand in Hall 3 during the buildup, his excitement ahead of the grand opening of ISE 2023 is evident.
“When we open the doors on the first morning and the crowd rushes in, funnelling in through the turnstiles, there’s a buzz in the air and all of our exhibitors are lined up and ready,” he said. “I love this event in particular, because there’s 20 languages being spoken at once as people walk through the door.”
“It’s this moment of gathering, this moment of community, and a realisation of hope and anticipation; I get a high off that moment, at every event,” he added.
Labuskes notes that what ISE offers
is something that can’t be replicated elsewhere; access to the rest of the ecosystem. “So much of our industry is dependent upon collaborating between multiple technology developers,
Panasonic is hosting a multi-platform interactive live stream at ISE today with industry experts holding forth on important industry topics and plenty of opportunities to question the speakers. Those taking part include Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events; Simon Kentish, CEO, Frameless UK; Jan Markus Jahn, head of media entertainment and Hartmut Kulessa, senior manager marketing visual, both Panasonic Connect Europe.
The event will be streamed on Panasonic Connect’s LinkedIn and YouTube channels at 17:00 (CET).
“IP-based transport of audio, video and associated data offer a lot of benefits for the AV industry, such as scalability to support any video and audio formats with multichannel distribution over LAN/WAN and cloud. It will be the foundation for new business models too,” said Jahn. “Still, we are facing many challenges, such as robustness, network management, network security and interoperability between manufacturers, but in the long run it will entirely replace today’s infrastructure.”
Panasonic is showing fully IP-based production from recording to content visualisation, with its IT/IP-based Kairos platform at the centre of the workflow.
Kentish will be talking about how Frameless, a new digital immersive attraction in London offering a “multi-dimensional art experience” was created. It “is receiving rave reviews and uses more than 50 Panasonic high-brightness projectors to recreate some of our greatest artists’ works in astonishing ways,” he stated.
“Panasonic’s virtual stage is part of one of the main themes of the show, so I expect we will talk a lot about that,” added Blackman. —DAVID FOX connect.panasonic.com
manufacturers and solutions. This is the place where those relationships can be discovered, nurtured and realised,” he added. “You can’t do that on a webpage or a webinar, you have to do that here.”
The ISE 2023 conference programme, produced by AVIXA and CEDIA, ranges across topics from smart buildings to content creation.
“There was a recognition and realisation by all parties involved that we can deliver relevant content using relationships we already have with speakers, with subject matter experts, with publications, and the show itself,” added Labuskes. “We can focus on making sure [the conference programme] is aligned with the strategy of the show’s growth, the industry’s needs and the exhibitors’ expectations.”
Part of the enhanced content offering is AVIXA Xchange Live. “It’s really engaging, and the people that participate in the conversations are some of the most innovative and brightest minds in the industry,” said Labuskes.
The AV industry has been hit by a global labour shortage, exacerbated by the pandemic, and CEDIA is doing something about it.
On Wednesday, Daryl Friedman, CEDIA global president and CEO, will unveil a major workforce initiative as the centrepiece of a three-year growth strategy.
“One of the things I heard a lot about when talking to members is the need for labour,” Friedman explained. “So, we’re addressing that with a global workforce initiative which will see us go into schools in partnership with our members to help recruit the next generation. We’ve put together a great presentation toolkit that will help us reach a potential 100,000 new integrators.”
The possibilities of a career in AV and smart home installation may not be apparent to many 16- to 18-year-olds, but CEDIA has done its homework.
“These young people lived through the pandemic and as a result of that experience – studies have shown – they don’t just want to earn a paycheck, they want meaningful
work. CEDIA has a great story to tell.”
He added: “Graduates can work with some of the most innovative technologies on the planet, they can receive training without having to get into college debt, and we can offer them jobs tomorrow because we’re hiring. They also get to go into people’s homes and make them happy. Our members are the best possible ambassadors to tell that story.
“If members can make an investment in their employees through our training it will be a bond to help them retain talent and upskill the entire industry.”
At ISE 2023, CEDIA has a packed programme, including the Smart Home Technology Conference in the CC1 rooms. It is also hosting the Smart Home Technology Stage in Hall 2, where sessions will explore how future technologies will impact business, and share best practice on how to run a business.
At the CEDIA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Friedman will expand on the organisation’s strategic aims to increase its presence among adjacent
trades such as the design and build community as well as among consumers.
“We want CEDIA certification to mean a lot to the end user,” said Friedman.
“We’ll explain how we’re making an investment in new markets and expanding CEDIA’s reach around the world.”
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PPDS has unleashed the latest update to its Wave intelligent cloud platform for professional displays. It now has a raft of new and enhanced control, management and energy-saving features and capabilities. Wave allows businesses to monitor, manage and control their display fleet, whether in single or multiple sites around the world, and should allow system integrators to manage display fleets more efficiently, including remote device monitoring, management and scheduling. New features include the PPDS Pro Store, a one-stop hub for proven third-party and PPDS applications, such as the new Wave Controller and Wave Creator. —DAVID FOX www.ppds.com
“For centuries Barcelona has been the capital of culture, and it is now one of the fastest-growing hubs for technology start-ups,” said WindowSight CEO and co-founder Pol Rosset (pictured). “With WindowSight, we bring together art, culture and technology in order to bring the same kind of accessibility that we all have with music.” —DAVID
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Deltacast’s Delta-stadium Infinity is a live graphics system for stadium and arena presentations that can support an infinite number of 8K custom-shaped LED displays. It boasts an easy-to-use interface so that a single operator can control all the AV content in the stadium. Whether it’s a giant screen, perimeter LEDs, a 360° halo panel or central-hung screen, Delta-stadium Infinity enables live content with pre-rendered and realtime rendered 2D/3D graphics, with action synced on multiple displays. The Template Editor interface, included in the package, allows the use of pre-built or user-created templates, while Delta-stadium’s
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The PowerLink Truss and Stagebox by Klotz AIS is a robust power distribution system for live applications across event technology, theatre and TV studios. Equipped with one input and four Neutrik powerCON True1 outputs, it offers a power capacity of up to 16A/250V.
Internal ribbing means the ruggedised plastic housing can absorb external shocks while being lightweight. “Klotz stands for durability. Most truss boxes are aluminium, but we will move towards these lighter products and compounds – weight is always an issue to rental and touring companies,” said Klotz AIS director international sales, Frederic Kromberg.
Klotz shares its stand with first-time exhibitor König & Meyer. “ISE is the most dynamic show worldwide at the moment. Everything is becoming more integrated and we felt it was important to be here,” said K&M CEO Gabeiela König. —kevin emmott www.klotz-ais.com
Hypervsn’s SmartV Digital Avatar allows two-way interaction with a digitally rendered human avatar, which the company claims “will totally revolutionise your physical customer experience”. Installed as a series of displays and a SmartV device, it is said to be simple to install and “even simpler to create branded content for a powerful user experience”. It is based on Hypervsn’s Holographic Human system, which runs on pre-recorded content, but takes it a step further by allowing real-time conversations with customers, thanks to interactive AI capabilities and the scalable ‘human touch’.
It is designed to be available 24/7 and to interact and answer questions. Potential uses include as navigation guides for store visitors or as PoS attendants or hotel check-in assistants. —david fox www.hypervsn.com
HDBaseT Alliance | Stand: 2M650
Not-for-profit organisation the HDBaseT Alliance returns to ISE with its largest-ever group of professional AV products with support for Spec 3.0 of the HDBaseT standard.
Over 50 products from more than 20 HDBaseT Alliance members are on display, including the latest transceivers, matrixes, wall plates, bridge solutions and more with the ability to distribute fully uncompressed 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, controls and power up to 100m/328ft over standard Cat cable.
Six unified communication and collaboration products are on show, along with secured peripheral sharing devices from HighSecLabs. Valens Semiconductor is demonstrating its latest long-range connectivity options allowing for professional-grade USB extension.
Visitors can try their hand at The Master Cable Terminator Challenge, a professional-strength test featuring Simply45 ProSeries equipment. The competition offers ISE attendees the opportunity to put their cable termination skills on display for a chance to win from a selection of HDBaseT Alliance member-donated prizes. —ANNE MORRIS www.hdbaset.org
Sharp/NEC | Stand: 3E600
A Microsoft Teams Front Row solution with ultra-wide 104in dvLED setup for corporate meeting rooms is being demonstrated by Sharp/NEC. With its 21:9 screen format, the new NEC LEDFE009i2-104 is suited to corporate meeting applications, panoramic videoconferencing layouts or multiple window usage.
It can also be used with Microsoft Teams Rooms and the new Front Row layout, which makes it possible for everyone in a Teams Room – whether virtual or in-person –to see and react to chat comments during a meeting.
The 0.95mm fine pixel pitch of the NEC LED-FE009i2-104 means those joining remotely appear in perfect clarity.
Nils Detje, product manager for dvLED Solutions at Sharp/NEC Display Solutions Europe, said: “Fine-pitch dvLED like the NEC LEDFE009i2-104 with its ultra-wide format provides more screen space over a stretched single canvas. Therefore, it is the ideal technology to create an immersive meeting room experience by offering larger, more flexible and brighter screen configurations.”
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Roland | Stand: 5H120
The VR-120HD direct streaming AV mixer is the new flagship model in Roland’s VR series, providing comprehensive audio/ video connectivity, extensive audio mixing capabilities and hybrid production tools in a single portable unit.
The VR-120HD enables a single operator to manage any mid-level hybrid production, with customisable workflows, deep automation, remote PTZ camera control, one-touch macro sequencing, streaming over LAN and USB, and more.
It has six HDMI and six HD-SDI video inputs, three SDI and three HDMI outputs, with USB-C and Ethernet streaming up to 60fps and simultaneous SDXC recording.
For audio, it has 42-channel mixing, comprehensive processing, I/O routing options, and automation. Six XLR 0.25in combo inputs feature high-quality mic preamps, with four RCA inputs for line-level devices. Embedded digital audio can be mixed from the HDMI, SDI and USB inputs, with Bluetooth for streaming audio from a mobile device. —DAVID FOX proav.roland.com/global
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Coda Audio is unveiling a new concept in architectural audio with the launch of its installation system, Space by Coda, here at ISE. The company is inviting visitors to experience where art and music meet technology in Audio Demo Room E4 in an immersive on-site experience.
The company says visitors will hear 3D spatial audio from French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre, while also seeing an art gallery featuring artworks from renowned French abstract painter Eric Decasto, with both artists at ISE for the launch event. What visitors won’t see are the 32 invisible immersive speakers and 101sqm of acoustical treatment, including 264 absorbers and 16 diffusors, that make up the system. Space by Coda is a framework that hosts any number of 70mm-deep speaker units and acoustic panels. Speakers range from the 60x60cm M1 panel with a single 10in driver to the 120x120cm M4 with four drivers. Diffuser panels are 60x60cm, while absorber panels are available in all sizes. The slimline panels can be covered with anything from large-format artworks to projector screens for mixed media. Visually flexible and acoustically transparent, Space by Coda was developed to encourage architects and
interior designers to design versatility into any space.
“Space panels can create any experience in an environment that already exists,” said Coda Audio sales and marketing director David Webster. “With traditional speakers, audio is destructive to visuals, and vice-versa. Speakers must be hidden away in corners, which can look ugly and cause dispersion issues. Space panels can be flat against the wall and are both visually and acoustically transparent.”
Space will be unveiled at 12:30 today, with interactive demos running every two hours throughout the show. —KEVIN EMMOTT www.codaaudio.com
A massive wall of Ruby 1.9BV2 HD-LED panels is on display at the Roe Visual stand.
Ruby is HDRadaptive and equipped with advanced driver ICs and LEDs with a large colour space. It offers precision imagery in a fine pixel pitch. Common cathode technology is said to significantly reduce the panel temperature, resulting in efficient heat dissipation, reduced colour differences, higher brightness and reduced power consumption.
Roelof Bouwman, managing director for Roe Visual Europe, said: “Demonstrating outstanding visual performance in Ruby 1.9BV2 is undoubtedly the focus of attention here at this year’s ISE. It shows black in endless scales and fluent gradients, presents excellent colour depth and great greyscales to your visuals.”
Bouwman added: “The vertical markets we serve, like live events, broadcast and AV integration, all assemble at ISE. We create a holistic approach on our stand, showcasing that we are indeed the solutions provider for LED-based technology and can cater to the needs of all these markets and their specific applications.”
—ADRIAN PENNINGTON www.roevisual.com
Denmark’s Lyngdorf Audio has brought its expertise in digital amplifiers, home cinema processors and loudspeakers to ISE with the launch of several new products.
The firm’s custom installation speaker series is expanded with the new D-600 in-wall speaker. The D-600 comes with a ready-to-install MDF enclosure and is suitable for front channels in stereo systems, or as front and surround speakers in home cinemas. With the D-600, Lyngdorf Audio now offers a range of eight different in-wall and in-ceiling speakers to be matched with its processors and amplifiers, providing a complete solution for media rooms and home theatres.
Also debuting at ISE is the CS-2 loudspeaker, developed especially to be placed inside furniture, such as living room lowboards. The CS-2 was designed and tuned to achieve the best performance from a fully furniture-integrated loudspeaker.
The third show launch is of new fabric grilles for Lyngdorf Audio’s MH, FR and BW lifestyle on-wall speakers and
A specialist in integrated gesture control, Ameria is presenting a new human-machine interface for 3D worlds in Congress Square and Hall 6.
The company’s Airframe technology allows gesture control and human-machine interaction over larger distances and in extensive real and virtual spaces.
Albrecht Metter, CEO and founder of Ameria, said: “Airframe is a milestone in the development of a gesturecontrolled human-machine interface for 3D worlds. We are proud to be able to present this world-first at ISE 2023.”
Visitors have the unique opportunity to take a seat in the original DeLorean car from the Back to the Future film series and experience Ameria’s in-car gesture control. The company is also presenting numerous industry solutions for various screen sizes from tablet to LED walls. These include metaverse solutions for public spaces in the form of an avatar configurator and a 3D sneaker promotion. —STEVE FAIRCLOUGH www.ameria.com
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ISE visitors are among the first to hear the ci series loudspeakers, which developer PMC claims brings the reference standard for Dolby Atmos used in professional mixing studios to residential cinema installations.
The six models in the ci series feature the company’s proprietary ATL bass loading technology and Laminair air flow control for ultra-low distortion and high-resolution playback. All are designed with a shallow depth for on-wall mounting to give the installer greater mounting flexibility.
Jeff Willcocks, CEO, PMC, said: “We are delighted to be able to demonstrate a fully-fledged Atmos cinema experience at ISE, which will enable custom installers to appreciate why specifying them for their residential customers will give the very same sound experience as the people who make the movies and music in the studio.”
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The latest update to AJA Video Systems’ Bridge Live expands the streaming and contribution system’s NDI capabilities. It also introduces new performance enhancements for the multichannel UHD and HD live video system for remote production, collaboration and delivery.
New features simplify streaming workflows, including support for NDI discovery servers and NDI groups, enable 4K NDI output at 60fps, introduce MBAFF H.264 interlace detection capabilities, and expand NDI input support for more than 100 sources.
AJA has also released upgrades for its Bridge NDI 3G, which now includes support for NDI 5, along with a host of performance enhancements, including discovery server compatibility, new low-latency settings for time-critical workflows, timecode support, expanded system time options, and dynamic connection bandwidth sensing for remote management.
The latest 10.6 software release from Lawo brings powerful features to its A__UHD Core and mc² mixing consoles. The expanded functionality comprises a range of advancements that allow operators to work even more effectively.
The software equips A__UHD Core-based audio infrastructures with an extensive feature set for immersive mixing: supporting 5.1.4, 7.1.4, 9.1.6 and 4.0.4 formats; with multichannel peak metering and loudness metering; immersive monitoring; multichannel dynamics processing; and downmixing.
It includes Signal Ownership Groups, so that users can arbitrate resources shared on a network. Signals originating from a variety of devices or locations can be combined into logical groups. This helps to isolate control assignments to avoid accidental overrides by other networked consoles.
It also provides extended health monitoring features, displaying critical system errors, warnings and notifications, which are displayed in the Home and mc² user interfaces. —DAVID FOX www.lawo.com
There’s new firmware for AJA openGear cards, featuring 12-bit support for OG-Hi5-4K-Plus. Improvements include performance enhancements for HDMI syncs to the 3G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 conversion card, as well as EDID (extended display identification data) to report two-channel support for non-PCM audio with the 4K/Ultra HD/2K/HD/ SD HDMI 2.0 to 3G-SDI conversion card. —DAVID FOX www.aja.com
The latest Pixera developments are being presented for the first time at ISE. According to AV Stumpfl, the new multi-user workflow features will allow media server operators to be much more flexible and efficient when working on complex installations or show environments.
Multiple Pixera director licences can now be synced, with users able to choose between different levels of granularity when working within a multi-user scenario.
Complete projects or single project parts, such as warpings or timelines, can be shared in real time. Should they wish to, users can also choose to share every single editing action between the connected systems.
12G-SDI I/O support, a 10GBps default data read rate and five configurable PCIe 4.0 slots are some of the key system features of AV Stumpfl’s new high-end server for 4K and 8K playback.
Harry Gladow, executive director for Pixera at AV Stumpfl, said: “The ability to flexibly share project tasks between multiple users simultaneously is a great advantage and saves valuable time. One operator can be in charge of programming the main timeline, another can handle the live inputs and another operator might take care of the general content handling; all working at the same time. For many projects this will be a quantum leap in terms of efficiency.”
Building on the technology developed for the new multi-user features, the Pixera team is also introducing additional backup solutions at ISE. Visitors can discover the latest Pixera control features, which include tracking modules and a new preset module. —ADRIAN PENNINGTON www.avstumpfl.com
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The Control4 OS3 platform, a highlight of Snap One’s ISE presence, allows residents to set the desired mood at the touch of a button. Users can mobilise motorised window blinds, adjust the temperature and dim or brighten lighting.
Additionally, residents have peace of mind knowing that they are always connected to their home, wherever they are. The Control4 app allows users to lock and unlock doors, check security footage, and manage everything happening in and around their home; whether they’re in the building, or on the other side of the world.
The solution is being installed in a new luxury living project in Kuwait. The prestigious residential towers, Hessah Towers and Byout Hessah, offer residents an elevated standard of comfort and convenience. Control4’s home automation platform will connect with different technologies, such as lighting, audio, TV, shading and security alongside residents’ favourite brands and devices, enabling them to have complete control over the technology in their home via one easy-to-use Control4 interface (either touchscreen or mobile app).
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Lower energy costs, healthier buildings, more control and automation, and improved work environments are just some of the topics on the agenda at today’s Smart Building Conference, sponsored by KNX.
Under the theme ‘The Best Smart Tech is Yet to Come’, the full-day event will welcome speakers from across the smart building landscape, including Erik Ubels, senior consultant at MetisReal, who will cover not just the tech part of smart buildings, but also related developments in construction, the integration of smart tools, and the smartness of sensors; and Troy Harvey, CEO of Passive Logic, who will discuss ‘Automation for the Whole Building Life Cycle’. Other highlights include a keynote panel entitled ‘The Best is Yet to Come’. This features Elizabeth C Nelson, cofounder & head of research and innovation
at Smart Building Collective; Claire Penny, director of global partnerships at Invicara; and MetisReal’s Ubels.
Following a networking lunch from 14:00-15:00, sessions split into two tracks. Track 1 will explore topics such as cloud IoT connectivity and ESG, while Track 2 includes sessions such as ‘The Blueprint for a Smart
Building’ and ‘Advanced Infrastructures in Building the Connected Building’. Attendees will reunite for the final session of the day, which is an exploration of the digital twin with Invicara’s Claire Penny.
Smart Building Conference takes place today from 10:30-17:15 in room CC5.1.
in the US from a remote island off the British mainland. Other topics being discussed include a look at new delivery models with Rick Allen, co-founder & CEO of Viewlift, and bringing Unreal Engine to life.
New for ISE 2023, the Content Production & Distribution Summit, sponsored by IABM, will explore the power of engagement and the tools and technologies enabling brands and broadcasters to connect with audiences and share their stories.
Sessions kick off with a keynote presentation entitled ‘The Convergence of Video - There is no ‘broadcast’ only content and eyes (and money!)’. Tatxo Benet, partner at GRUP MEDIAPRO, will share how brands and corporations are upping their game and now not only use the same studios and production crews as the professionals, but also the professionals themselves along with their film directors and acting talent.
In ‘Virtual & Remote Production’, attendees will hear from experts on the tools and techniques behind virtual studios and virtual production as well as exploring a case study on the technical challenges of producing exciting content
The day will finish with an exploration of Catalunya Media City and how it is set to become a lively and inspiring facility for the creative industries.
Content Production & Distribution Summit takes place today from 10:30-14:30 in room CC5.3.
BK Johannessen, Unreal Engine business director for broadcast and live events at Epic Games, is set to deliver a keynote this evening entitled All Paths Lead to Real-Time.
As industry after industry adopts realtime visualisation technology, Johannessen will discuss how content creators are taking innovations from the games industry and applying them to their projects, from cutting-edge broadcast virtual production studios to real-time graphics for media & entertainment, live events, architecture and more. He will also outline the importance of content creation in the systems integration ecosystem.
“ISE is an amazing venue for Unreal Engine and Epic Games because it covers so many different verticals, all of which have relevance,” he explained.
“There is a need for real time; it benefits every industry, whether or not you are using advantages such as introducing interactivity in an experience. You can also benefit within a traditional content production pipeline where real time offers much faster rendering times, and much more opportunity to iterate and collaborate.”
Developed by Epic Games, Unreal Engine is the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool, used for game development, linear film and television content creation, broadcast and live event production, architectural and automotive visualisation, training and simulation, and other real-time applications.
All Paths Lead to Real-Time takes place today at 17:15 in Conference Suite CC4.1.
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The free-to-attend Tech Talks and Tech Talks Español programme kicks off today, with Spanishlanguage sessions in the morning and Englishlanguage sessions in the afternoon.
Drones, virtual production, immersive technology and AV/IT are on the Tech Talks Español agenda. Speakers include Sisco Vallverdú and José Antonio Soria from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Ignasi Capellà, CMO & co-founder, broomx; and Rubén Plaza, solutions specialist EMEA, disguise.
In the afternoon the focus switches to Englishlanguage Tech Talks, beginning with Julie Crawford, conferencing technology partnerships at Shure, discussing the ideal experience for the hybrid worker at 15:00. This is followed by The Impact of Technology in Museums, before Lux Machina explains the evolution and dynamic range of In Camera Visual Effects.
Tech Talks and Tech Talks Español take place today from 10:30-16:45 in room CC4.1.
The Smart Home Technology Conference begins this morning, covering topics such as technical installation and design, business excellence and future trends.
Running until Friday 3 February, sessions will delve into a wide range of industry talking points, including wellness, hospitality, assisted living, gaming, AI and slow technology. These courses will challenge integrators to creatively incorporate tomorrow’s needs into today’s businesses to achieve sustainable profits.
Sessions taking place today include Future Technology Trends with Rich Green of Rich Green Design; Maximising Your Project’s Potential – The benefits of integrating AV with BMS controls, with Mark Warburton, managing director, Ivory Egg; and Recruitment Challenges: Thinking outside of the box, with Mina Machacek, managing director, Creative Personnel.
Attendees can also gain insight into WiFi 6 technologies, techniques to create beautiful lighting designs and how to optimise rooms for HDR.
For full session listings, turn to page 30.
The Smart Home Technology Conference takes place today from 10:30-18:30 in rooms CC1.1, CC1.2 and CC1.4.
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Head to the Audio Demo Rooms in Hall 8.0 to hear leading audio manufacturers showcase their latest solutions in a controlled, specialist environment.
AED Group, Coda Audio, d&b audiotechnik, Holoplot, Martin Audio, Pioneer and Void Acoustic are demoing their products on a rotational basis in these purpose-built spaces, which have been tailored to the requirements of each manufacturer.
In Audio Demo Room E1, ISE 2023 visitors can experience the d&b Soundscape first-hand and learn what object-based audio reproduction is and how it benefits a wide range of applications.
“Nothing can compare to experiencing Soundscape in person,” commented Ralf Zuleeg, director Soundscape enablement. “I invite everyone at ISE to visit the d&b demo room and experience the possibilities themselves. I guarantee attendees will leave with a sense that they can push the boundaries of what is possible.”
Martin Audio is showcasing core product lines divided by throw distance in Audio Demo Room F1. This includes the Adorn commercial series and the install staple CDD series for up to 15m throws; the Torus constant curvature, designed for 15-30m throws; and the Wavefront Precision optimised line arrays for throws of over 30m. In a world exclusive, visitors will also be able to hear two new products from Martin Audio that are being launched at the show.
In another first for ISE, Holoplot is presenting its X1 Matrix Array with its brand-new rigging. In addition to 20-minute listening sessions, the company is also offering a seminar programme helping visitors to take a deeper dive into the unique capabilities of Holoplot technology and presenting examples of how its products are currently used in the real world.
Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will be joining Coda Audio in room E4, helping the manufacturer to launch Space by Coda, a next generation immersive processor. Visitors will see
IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) is taking place in Hall 4 this week, and ISE attendees are able to visit the exhibition area at no extra cost.
IOTSWC is focused on trends in digital transformation, based on disruptive technologies. Its aim is to create a roadmap to navigate the opportunities and risks, and help attendees to focus on the technologies that have the greatest business impact. In addition to a packed show floor welcoming names such as AWS, Relayr and ABB, IOTSWC also includes a conference
a vernissage with fantastic artworks, while hearing 32 invisible immersive loudspeakers enhanced by 101sqm of acoustical treatment, including 264 absorbers and 16 diffusors. Space by Coda is designed for use by architects and interior designers as visual elements in a variety of installations, such as museums, classrooms and art galleries, and can be used as walls or standalone panels. Void Acoustics, meanwhile, is introducing listeners to new and existing products in room B5. Attendees can experience Void’s signature sound and receive in-depth information about the products. In addition, Void Acoustics founder and creative director Rog Mogale will host the final session of each show day. He will discuss several existing products with listeners, as well as exploring the concept behind Void Acoustics’ new products for 2023.
In Audio Demo Room B10, AED Audio is demonstrating the flexibility of its audio system, creating 23 set-ups using only five accessories. The Flex6 multipurpose powered line source speaker, suitable for a variety of applications, is being demonstrated. Due to its rotatable waveguide, the Flex6 can be placed on a pole, stacked, used to create a column array, flown as a line array of up to 16 cabinets, and more.
In addition to the demo rooms in Hall 8, there is also an outdoor demo area between Halls 5 and 7 where visitors can enjoy a rotating programme of audio demos.
programme, which this year is grouped around six themes: Industrial IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, Edge Computing, Augmented Reality, and 5G Technologies.
To highlight the importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly connected and digital future, IOTSWC is also once again hosting the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC), an annual event co-organised with the Agència de Ciberseguretat de Catalunya of the Government of Catalonia. In its fourth edition, the BCC is bringing together leading players and experts in the field and will pose practical challenges to
professionals with the aim of perfecting companies’ protection systems given the growing number of cyber-attacks.
IOTSWC takes place from 31 January to 2 February in Hall 4.
With content creation and dissemination increasingly important for numerous verticals, including corporate, education, retail, stadiums and venues, the new Content Production & Distribution Zone will be a place of discovery for many ISE attendees.
Exhibitors include Absen which, with support from PSCo and Big Purple Productions, is hosting an Esports & Gaming Showcase featuring the latest LED displays designed for gaming and esports, together with the technologies required to create, capture and distribute gaming content. Stop by to take part in the 1-2-1 gaming league; there are daily prizes to be won as well as a grand prize at the end of the week.
The Catalan Audiovisual Media Corporation (CCMA) is sharing its experience in immersive production and new audio and image transmission systems and is offering an extensive programme of technological experiences, talks and demonstrations in the TV3 Studio. Visitors
will also be able to see how 360° cameras are used to create content for a live broadcast of ‘human towers’, a Catalan tradition in which men, women and children stand on each others’ shoulders to make a structure up to 10 people high.
VP XR Theater by Alfalite and Brainstorm will show a complete XR, AR, MR and VR environment within a 90° Alfalite LED wall and Brainstorm InfinitySet to generate graphics in real time, teletransportation and virtual reality for the broadcast, film, hybrid event, advertising and educational markets.
The Content Studio by GRUP MEDIAPRO is using the Unreal Engine platform to showcase live content production and post production throughout each day of the show. This includes interviews conducted with senior executives programmed and hosted by Florian Rotberg of invidis, chair of the Digital Signage Summit, alongside senior executives from MEDIAPRO and ISE.
Also in Hall 6, Virtual Reality Integration by Sonos and Brainstorm is demonstrating
how technology from the two companies can be used to create virtual reality backgrounds for speaker presentations. Other eye-catchers are INFiLED’s giant LED screen mounted in a housing measuring approximately 18sqm; and The Show Window from Newtonlab Space, an impressive LED display that high-end retailers can use in place of real-life stock items in their storefronts.
The Content Production & Distribution Zone is located in Hall 6.
The ISE Open Innovation Challenge is taking place on the Catalonia Pavilion (CS400) in Congress Square this week. This hybrid matchmaking service connects technology providers with Catalan corporations looking to purchase solutions to solve specific business challenges.
Nine corporations are looking for new technology and solutions in the areas of IT and networking, education, live events, venues, hospitality, retail, residential and corporate.
In total there are 21 challenges to be solved. This includes Kids&Us, which is looking for an augmented reality experience for its students, for use both in the classroom and/or at home, and a more natural text-to-speech system that can be personalised and adapted to the age of the student.
The Catalan Audiovisual Media Corporation (CCMA) is seeking an innovative solution based on machine learning or other technologies to tag new metadata categories and thus promote gender diversity in music broadcast on CCMA radio stations, while Kave Home is looking to improve its offline customer journey through the implementation of digital signage in-store.
Other organisations taking part are Additio, bmat, kriskadecor, Suara, Antaix and the Fundació de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu. Meetings are taking place throughout ISE and online meetings will also be held on 7 and 8 February.
The ISE Open Innovation Challenge 2023 is organised by ACCIÓ, a department of the Catalan Government’s Ministry of Enterprise and Labour, partnering with the Enterprise Europe Network business support network. Visitors can register to take part in the Challenge until 3 February at https:// ise-congress-open-challenge.b2match.io/signup.
The ISE Open Innovation Challenge takes place today between 10:00 and 13:30 and 14:30-16:30 on stand CS400.
ISE visitors should make sure a trip to the bustling Congress Square is on their to-do list. Home to numerous networking opportunities, industry organisations and exhibitors, this central area between Halls 4 & 6 and Halls 5 & 7 offers plenty of opportunities to discover new technologies and make new connections.
At the centre of Congress Square is the Discovery Zone. Home to first-time exhibitors and young companies showcasing their latest innovations, expect to see everything from digital signage and event management software to cloud and edge solutions, LED displays and sound systems.
The Catalonia Pavilion will host 30 local businesses active in the AV industry as well as highlighting business growth opportunities and running the ISE Open Innovation Challenge (see page 24). The adjacent Barcelona City Council stand will also host a number of local start-ups, as well as the Catalan AV Cluster.
New for ISE 2023, the Impact Lounge is the place to go to discover some of the organisations making a difference in the industry. Representatives from Women in Live Music (WILM), ISE
sustainability partner SAVe, and media and entertainment industry community The Circle Society will be on hand in the lounge to share more information about their work and achievements.
The Influencer Lounge will be hosting a schedule of podcasts and events in this space designed for collaboration and conversation, welcoming content creators, social media trendsetters and commentators from across the technology community.
A large networking area will also be located within Congress Square, providing a space to meet people for business discussions. For those wanting a few moments away from the show floor, the International Media Showcase offers a comfortable space to browse and read the latest issues from the world’s AV media.
At today’s Fireside Chat at AVIXA Xchange Live (Stand 3Q400) at 12:00, Team Sónar will share how they use technology to reimagine the festival experience
Known as the parent company of Sónar Festival, among other events, Advanced Music SL creates prestigious celebrations across various genres of music and its related industries with creative technologies, visual arts and entertainment.
Advanced Music is a leading cultural promoter and events company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. At the core of its portfolio sits Sónar Festival, a three-day event that takes place annually in Barcelona, started by Ricard Robles, Enric Palau and Sergi Caballero in 1994.
Since then, Sónar has brought together more than 125,000 festival-goers with a deep appreciation for music, arts, technology and culture in their hearts, stretching over two venues and nine stages every summer. In 2023, you can expect to see names such as Bicep, one of the most acclaimed electronic live acts to emerge from the UK in the past decade; Max Cooper, a Londonbased electronica and techno producer; and
Japanese visual and sound artist Ryoji Ikea. Sónar 2023 will celebrate 30 years in the making with its upcoming festival on 15-17 June 2023.
As a pioneering European festival focusing on electronic music, Sónar transforms Barcelona into a focal point for dance music fans, artists and industry from around the globe. The festival has even expanded internationally, with events held in 65 cities around the world to date.
Famed for exploring possibilities at the intersection of music and technology, Sónar continues redefining what a festival experience can be, removing barriers and forging connections between different audiences and creative disciplines. This spectacular celebration focuses on cultural experience, cutting-edge arts and technological innovation. Over the years, the organisers have acquired plenty of knowledge on how technology continues to reimagine festival experiences.
Three leaders of Sónar’s parent company, Advanced Music, will be talking at AVIXA Xchange Live – taking place on Stand 3Q400 – about how the intersection of music and technology continues to redefine music festival experiences in new imaginative ways. Sanj Surati, founder of Tiger Heart, will lead the discussion, which begins at 12:00. He will speak with Ventura Barba, CEO; Antonia Folguera, Sónar +D curator; and Andrea Faroppa Cabrera, director of strategic projects for institutional partnerships and Sónar +D. The discussion will detail how technology has impacted and will continue to impact the festival experience, from the audience to the artists.
CEDIA’s Business Toolkit is a collection of resources to support integrators in developing their integration businesses. With so much focus on the design and technical aspects of integration, the operational end of running a successful company can often get overlooked. It is for this reason that CEDIA has worked with Leslie Shiner, owner of The Shiner Group, to develop the Business Toolkit. Featuring six white papers and accompanying spreadsheets, business owners can ‘go in and play’ with the information using their own numbers and figures.
The six white papers are:
The information contained in this white paper explains the concepts of the Chart of Accounts, along with a recommended structure that is specific to this industry to help integrators successfully manage the financial aspects of their business
There is a large gulf between the amount paid per hour to a technician, and their billable rate to the customer. This difference must account for the many other expenses required to maintain and equip installation staff, while also covering unproductive hours, and contributing to overhead and profit. This white paper explores how to calculate these costs and labour burden rates, and how to track employee productivity that is key to project and financial management
› Pricing Using Markup & Margin ‘Markup’ and ‘margin’ are terms used daily by anyone selling goods and services. They are often used interchangeably, although they are quite different. Using the wrong one can be very costly! This white paper discusses definitions, formulas and advice on how to properly calculate prices to ensure an appropriate amount of profit
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Change orders are a typical feature of project management. Changes inevitably lead to altered costs, and who pays for those costs — the integrator or the client — can be the difference between expenses blowing out or providing a profit opportunity. Additionally, how these changes are managed is important in maintaining rapport with the client. This white paper explores the crucial process of change order management, providing advice for sustained or even increased profitability
Breakeven is an important concept in understanding the financial activity of a business, drawing a line between profit and loss. Creating a breakeven analysis need not be a complicated task, and with some know-how and simple maths, can even be used as a tool to set profit goals. This white paper covers the principles of breakeven, with insight into a simple formula and its use with various scenarios of revenue, margin and costs to help simplify financial management for business owners
› Creating a Financial Dashboard
Financial management for increased profitability is one of the most important financial functions in the day-to-day running of a business. All
of the required information can be found in the financial statements, but that requires a lot of filtering and interpretation for effective use. The solution is to create a Financial Dashboard to show all the key metrics that are required for efficient management of cash flow and profitability. This white paper explains the recommended structure and reasonings for creating such a beneficial tool
Leslie Shiner is teaching several courses at ISE this week in Conference Suite CC1. Head to the conference desk to book onto the sessions:
› Wednesday 12:30: Managing Subcontractors in Today’s Gig Economy
› Wednesday 14:30: The Power of Breakeven Analysis
› Thursday 10:30: Creating an Exit Strategy
› Thursday 16:30: Growing Your Business Without Growing Out of Business: Making major steps while maintaining margins
If you’re interested in obtaining a copy of the Business Toolkit, visit cedia.net/ whitepapers. The toolkit is free to members and priced at $499 for non-members.
AVIXA Xchange Live is taking place on stand 3Q400. Expect interactive sessions with thought leaders from the industry and events to mingle with old and new friends. All sessions are free to attend
11:50-12:00
Welcome to AVIXA Xchange Live!
Presenter: Sanj Surati, founder, Tiger Heart
12:00-12:45
How Sónar is Using Technology to Change the Future of Festivals: Fireside Chat with Team Sónar
Speakers: Ventura Barba, CEO, Advanced Music; Antonia Folguera, Sónar +D curator, Advanced Music; Andrea Faroppa Cabrera, director of strategic projects, institutional partnerships and Sónar +D, Advanced Music
Interviewed by: Sanj Surati, founder, Tiger Heart
Sónar is a pioneering European festival, setting the agenda for electronic music and culture since its first edition in 1994. Each year, Sónar converts Barcelona into a focal point for dance music fans, artists and industry from across the world, drawn to its wide-ranging programming and celebratory atmosphere across its multiple stages and venues. Three decades and over 100 editions worldwide since its inception, Sónar, famed for its exploration into the possibilities at the intersection of music and technology, continues to redefine what a festival can be, removing barriers and forging connections between audiences, genres and creative disciplines.
13:00-13:45
Ask the Experts: Where to start with immersive experiences?
Speakers: Sarah Cox, founder, Neutral Human; Will Case, director of innovation, Creative Technology; Stacia Pfeiffer, virtual production producer, Lux Machina; Ignasi Capellà, CMO & co-founder, Broomx
Moderated by: Hilary McVicker, VP of sales and marketing, The Elumenati Immersive experiences use technology, storytelling and space to convey a message, educate or entertain. You can transport visitors to another time or place. Increasingly, companies recognise immersive experiences as an opportunity to engage with customers in a unique and powerful way. If you are considering taking a step into immersive experiences but have a ton of queries running through your mind, bring your questions to the experts to learn in an engaging way, leverage best practice and gain some top tips!
14:00-14:45
The Big Mindmap: How to achieve inclusive leadership?
Host: Iffat Chaudry, bid manager, Involve Visual Collaboration
The AVIXA Xchange Mindmaps address existing challenges in the industry and
aim to shake out actionable ideas. It is an inclusive opportunity for the AV community to co-create solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing current and future generations.
15:00-15:45
AVIXA Mixer
Time to network and spend invaluable time with your industry peers. Join us at 15:00 daily for the AVIXA Mixer where you can catch up with familiar faces and make new connections in a relaxed environment. We’ll provide the drinks if you bring the banter!
15:45-16:30
AV Meetup: Future TechDisruption to adoption
Led by: Ben Barnard, regional manager UK & Ireland, AVIXA; Joe Way, director, learning environments, University of Southern California Co-hosted by: Sanj Surati, founder, Tiger Heart
Get together with your tech peers to thrash out your thoughts on emerging tech, including the reality of XR, the viability of the metaverse and mainstream virtual production.
CEDIA is offering over 65 hours of professional development within its Smart Home Technology Conference at ISE 2023, covering topic areas such as technical installation and design, business excellence, and future trends; all through the lens of home technology integration
10:30-12:00 | Room: CC1.1
Future Technology Trends
Presenter: Rich Green, founder, Rich Green Design
This course will provide insights into the future of technology and how it will impact system design and CEDIA businesses. Gain long-term perspective on technology and business trends affecting our businesses.
10:30-12:00 | Room: CC1.2
WiFi 6 Next Generation Networks
Presenter: Steve Rissi, senior director of technical education, CEDIA
This course explores how next-generation WiFi technologies and new standards have been designed to address some of the basic wireless networking issues and provide HighEfficiency WiFi. The session covers topics such as OFDMA, Resource Units, and SSID Coloring, along with design considerations and guidelines for WiFi 6 deployments.
10:30-12:00 | Room: CC1.4
Presenter: Kelly Ashforth, partner, designflow
This course teaches the importance of accurate design documentation, how to interpret architectural drawings and terminology, and the process and methodology used in creating the necessary design and engineering project documents.
12:30-14:00 | Room CC1.1
Maximising your Project’s Potential – The benefits of integrating AV with BMS controls
Presenter: Mark Warburton, managing director, Ivory Egg
This session will focus on the benefits of integrating AV with BMS in residential projects. We will explore the demarcation lines between the two systems and the different types of information each requires for optimum integration.
12:30-14:00 | Room: CC1.2
The Future of Power in the Home
Presenter: Allan Burns, Telemental
This course will cover innovations in the way electrical energy is distributed, stored and utilised within homes and examine the requirements of various appliances and electrical loads in the home. Discussion will include revolutionary new powering technologies, their possible future impact in the home and how to design for homes which can adopt them.
12:30-14:00 | Room: CC1.4
Good Lighting Doesn’t Just Happen... It’s Designed
Presenter: Andy Bull, director of design, Lighting Audio Video Projects
During this session, you will learn about the four different types of lighting and how to differentiate between the different design techniques. By the end of the session, learners will understand the important role light quality plays in lighting design, gain tools to help them progress their lighting designs, and take away examples of lighting design documentation.
14:30-16:00 | Room: CC1.1
How to Optimise the Video System and the Room for HDR
Presenter: David Meyer, technical research consultant, CEDIA
Joel Silver of ISF describes HDR as “the biggest thing to happen to video since the introduction of colour”. But with it comes plenty of challenges for the system designer. This class discusses those challenges and more, both technical and about the room, with some insight into the upcoming CEDIA/CTA Immersive Video Design recommended practice.
14:30-17:30 | Room: CC1.4
Integrator of 2027: Business Design Workshop
Presenters: Rich Green, founder, Rich Green Design; Peter Aylett, partner, Officina Acustica
This session will guide you through a workshop that might very well change your business plan. We will review the influential CEDIA white paper on the Integrator of 2027 then flip the workshop on its head with a highly engaging and interactive Design Thinking workshop to create new pathways to sustainable profit. You will learn from industry leaders and walk away with your head spinning. This workshop is not to be missed.
14:40-16:00 | Room CC1.2
Recruitment Challenges: Thinking outside of the box
Presenter: Mina Machacek, managing director, Creative Personnel
This workshop unravels the best and most up-to-date techniques when exploring the topics of recruitment, attracting and retaining your top talent. We will explore recruitment methods, language and communication, KPIs, and how to create an employer value proposition. This session will include a Q&A section where you have the opportunity to share your challenges.
16:30-18:00 | Room CC1.2
What is Next for PoE and AV Technology?
Presenter: Richard Jonker, vice president business development, Netgear
Hear about the latest innovations in PoE and how the world of AV and PoE are converging. The session will discuss how to design with scalability and sustainability in mind. We’ll take a look at the technology and standards, and discuss a wide variety of new applications and products. Attendees will take away some example use cases for PoE in AV and learn how this technology can make their life easier.
With a selection of free talks, the Smart Home Technology Stage (Stand 2F350) offers an abundance of valuable information, engaging discussions, and learning and networking
12:00-12:45
Sony’s Road to Zero
Presenter: Chris Mullins, Sony
13:00-13:45
Stuff is Cheap. People are expensive
Presenters: Rich Green, Rich Green Design; Peter Aylett, Officina Acustica
14:00-14:45
Working with Other Trades
Presenters: Charlie Baker, Griggs
Homes; Phil Fisher, liv. Technology; Abby Fox, LC-AV; Amanda Wildman, TruMedia; Imogen Dent
15:00-15:45
Marketing in the Modern World
Presenters: James Bliss, CEDIA; Felix Cunningham
16:00-16:45
Lighting the Way to Bigger Projects
Presenters: Steve Noyes, Noon
Lighting; Peter Broome, Rako; Jeff Hayward, Wildwood PR
16:30-18:30 | Room: CC1.1
Subwoofer Room Gain – The science and engineering of using it to your benefit
Presenter: Erik Weiderholtz, CTO, Perlisten Audio
Room gain is significant in small rooms at bass frequencies. This course will discuss the theory behind room gain, and then explain how to calculate it for use in engineering designs.
Listings correct at time of print; please consult the ISE app for the most up-to-date schedule.
The Smart Building Conference (SBC) has been an important part of ISE for more than 10 years, always addressing the latest issues in the built environment. A decade on and there’s no shortage of talking points for today’s event, according to conference chair Bob Snyder.
“For SBC, I have too many important topics, too big a waiting list for speakers, and we run out of time when talking about smart buildings,” he says.
This year’s theme is ‘The Best Smart Tech is Yet to Come’. “We want to remind delegates that all the technologies we’ve talked about for years are finally all converging into realities… and as these fingers of technology learn to work together, they become more like a hand than separate fingers,” Snyder explains.
So, which technologies are currently dominating the conversation? Snyder cites disruptive digital, automation and sensor technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), IoT and data analytics.
automation, and an improved working environment for occupants,” Snyder continues. “Until 2020, the emphasis of smart buildings systems, including building automation, was mainly managing the physical facility. Smart buildings can use connected devices to measure everything from temperature, lighting, air quality, noise, vibration and occupancy levels. AI-powered systems can recommend changes to facilities management and allow building management to be more predictive.”
Companies are even changing the job descriptions of facility managers to include mandating smart health for buildings. “I think you can easily say today that being smart means being healthy,” he says.
The conference itself will feature individual presentations alongside panel discussions, including an opening panel debating the ‘The Best is Yet to Come’.
Other speakers include Passive Logic CEO Troy Harvey, and Erik Ubels, owner and senior consultant at MetisReal. Ubels will deliver a thought-provoking presentation entitled ‘Smart Buildings: The whole story’.
“By 2026, the number of sensors deployed in smart buildings will exceed 1 billion,” he reveals. “As a result, IT and OT [operational technology] will move even closer to a single network as big data, AI and digital twin technology change the building network landscape.
“Machine learning and AI will make more use of sensors and IoT for modern buildings, automating how and when energy is used inside buildings today, conditions which have only gotten more complicated.”
While it took a pandemic to highlight health concerns, healthier buildings are now much more of a concern and the industry understands the value of monitoring indoor air quality and other health-related conditions.
“Buildings deploying smart technologies will triple by 2026 because operators and owners want lower energy costs, healthier buildings, more control and
“More than one session will include cloud IoT connectivity and the role of edge computing,” Snyder continues. “We’ll also have discussions on gamechanging technology to improve indoor air quality. And we’ll be bringing together data, people and buildings for environmental, social and governance compliance.”
“I can’t imagine a better way to get an overview of the built environment, which is changing rapidly and getting even smarter,” says Snyder. “Additionally, SBC gives an opportunity to see which parts of smart building might be interesting to add to your business, and gives you access to other integrators who have figured out their roles.
“Smart Building Conference is the right place to meet thought leaders, vendors and integrators.”
Bob Snyder, editor-in-chief, Channel Media
‘I can’t imagine a better way to get an overview of the built environment, which is changing rapidly and getting even smarter’
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Audio Demo Rooms
AVIXA Stand
Barcelona City Council Stand
CEDIA Smart Home Technology Stage
CEDIA Stand
Conference Area (CC5)
Discovery Zone
Impact Lounge
Sensory Tunnel
Influencer Lounge
International Media Showcase
ISE Press Room
Networking Area
Organiser’s Office
Smart Home Technology Conference
Tech Talks Area (CC4)
TV3 Studio
Outdoor Audio Demos
Visual Art Exhibition by WindowSight
Content Studio by GRUP MEDIAPRO
Esports & Gaming Showcase by ABSEN
VPXR Theater by Alfalite & Brainstorm
Screen your creativity by INFiLED
Virtual Reality Integration by SONO & Brainstorm
The Show Window by NewtonLab Space
DIGITAL SIGNAGE & DOOH
CONTENT PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION AUDIO DEMO ROOMS (8.0)
IOT SOLUTIONS
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The ISE 2023 conference programme brings you eminent thought leaders and experts delivering the latest strategic business insights and expertise. It‘s good for you and even better for your business! Make the most of your trip to Barcelona
Best Smart Building Tech Yet to Come. AI, digital twin, BMS, energy-savings, IoT, 5G, data analytics for healthier buildings.
How to create powerful audience engagement: great stories unleashed through innovative technologiesdelivered to eyeballs everywhere.
Over 65 hours of professional development, all through the lens of home technology integration.
The power of pixel: exciting, engaging and efficient digital signage for today and beyond.
Control Rooms Are Being Changed by Data. AI, automation and visualisation provide insights and inform decisions.
Ed-Tech for a Changing World. Where pedagogy and technology evolve together and digital tools enhance learning approaches.
New Priorities for the Workplace. A new generation is shaping the future of work. Exploring new strategies, technologies, and environments.
The Story Behind the Scene. Awesome technologies and cutting-edge creativity push boundaries to create the ultimate fan experience.
¡Ven, ve y escucha en tu idioma lo que pasa en el mundo actual del AV!
A Taste of Best Case Practice. Bite-sized sessions on the business, creative, and educational applications of AV technologies.
AV-over-IP had a strong year in 2022, with the pro-AV industry experiencing a significant uptick in global installations based on the SMPTE ST 2110 open standards. Proprietary protocols also continued to expand, suggesting the market will see many different technologies co-exist for quite some time as the move from baseband infrastructure to IPbased media infrastructure continues. IPMX, which consists of SMPTE ST 2110 plus a small number of new open specifications published by AMWA and VSF, also made great progress in 2022.
One area where it has immediately shown its value is in the live events space; not just for arenas and stadiums, but also for enterprises, governments and higher education. In these spaces, live production equipment from the broadcast world gets mixed with equipment from the pro-AV
Visualisation solutions specialist Barco is hoping to wow the ISE crowds on its stand this week with a 360° experience to “immerse attendees” into its portfolio of solutions.
world. In recent history, it’s been a trivial step to convert SDI to HDMI to send signals from broadcast equipment into a pro-AV infrastructure. It has been equally easy to convert HDMI signals to SDI to add PC content or other pro-AV media into the live production equipment. However, the migration of both types of equipment to AV over IP (AVoIP) has introduced new problems. SMPTE ST 2110 has adequately provisioned for the migration of SDI to IP, including maintaining synchronisation of sources (SDI) as well as synchronisation on the network (PTP). But PTP often isn’t required on AVoIP networks in pro AV. So, thus far, the HDMI-to-AVoIP migration has often been performed without compatible media essence or PTP in the pro-AV equipment.
IPMX is the first set of standards that effectively deals with this. It’s based
directly on SMPTE ST 2110, which means the media essence is compatible. But IPMX also works perfectly for AVoIP on standard asynchronous networks. The portability of media between broadcast equipment, pro-AV equipment, SMPTE ST 2110 networks, and asynchronous pro-AV networks is something that IPMX is helping to achieve, as well as the HDCP key exchange protocol using a common open specification, and robust compatibility between IPMX-based hardware and software running on PC-based equipment.
Inge Govaerts, director of corporate communications and events, Barco, said: “We know visitors expect a lot from us; not only for the products on display, but also the way we present them. Last year our entertainment division lit up the stand with a diamond projection mapping [pictured right]. This year, we are going even bigger; our 360° experience set-up will literally immerse you into Barco’s portfolio.”
Solutions include a new addition within the company’s ClickShare range, the Barco RigiFlex wall, and the flagship LED videowall product TruePix, which is on display in the control rooms section of the stand. Also being showcased is the company’s corporate learning solution weConnect, with demonstrations available to be booked at the stand throughout the week. —JAMES MCKEOWN www.barco.com
By David Davies
The recent story of residential audio has been characterised by several significant plot-lines. Perhaps the most important in terms of its market share and global reach has been the growing adoption of immersive audio systems; ranging from basic soundbars to multi-speaker installations. Simultaneously, there has also been a quiet revolution taking place in connectivity and system management, with homeowners taking advantage of new, powerful platforms that deliver more flexible control of their domestic audio set-ups than ever before.
Residential audio has always been well represented at ISE, and the 2023 show is no exception. Hall 2 is the location of
the Residential & Smart Building Zone, and so visitors can expect to see many of the leading names here, including Artcoustic, Focal, Monitor Audio and Trinnov Audio. Attendees should also make time to explore the Multi-Technology Zone (Halls 3 and 5), where a number of broadly-based audio companies, such as Biamp and Shure, can be found. For those keen to go deeper and find out more about the future of audio in the domestic sphere and beyond, the Smart Building Conference runs today from 10:30-17:15 in room CC5.1 and the Smart Home Technology Conference runs from 31 January to 2 February in the CC1 rooms.
The great remote work experiment worked better than many had expected, but there is still uncertainty over the best long-term model for working patterns. While having the option to work from home has proven to be useful for many employees, at least some of the time, there are lingering questions around how to maintain company culture, how to come up with new ideas, and how to train people without in-person contact. While many vendors in the AV space are trying to solve these issues with AI-supported solutions to improve meeting equity and ever-higher quality video and audio in a bid for more immersive experiences, the simplest approach for many companies will be to have people in the office more often. It is still unclear how the present economic uncertainty will impact current
work arrangements. With budgets stretched, has collaboration technology become sufficiently vital to preserve it from budget cuts, or is this an area where employers will be looking to make cost savings? Certainly, home-working budgets are under pressure, while at the same time, high energy costs are encouraging employees to go into the office rather than heat their own homes throughout the working day.
The balance of power between hardware and software has shifted decisively in recent years, with AV vendors increasingly working to an agenda set by the major cloud conferencing platforms. This has led to many in the industry claiming victory for room solutions such as Microsoft Teams Rooms. However, there is still significant life in the bring your own
KVM specialist Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) is demonstrating its VisionXS series on its stand this week. The KVM system has matrix-compatible extenders that transmit video signals at resolutions of up to 4K at 60Hz and includes the company’s bluedec loss-free compression technology.
The system is described as a “smart visualisation solution” to help users optimise more complex workflows. Videowalls and personal work areas can be adjusted to suit custom requirements with the company’s new multiviewing tool, the PersonalWorkplace-Controller.
—JAMES MCKEOWN
www.gdsys.com
device model, with many organisations preferring to avoid subscription costs, while enjoying the greater flexibility of the software-agnostic approach. The total addressable market for videoconferencing has vastly increased since the pandemic, and while tightly integrated solutions may serve enterprise customers, that approach does little to meet the needs of the many thousands of smaller and medium-sized companies that are installing collaboration equipment for the first time.
Canon is demonstrating how its PTZ camera range – which includes the recently launched CR-N700 – can be used to automate a variety of productions in environments such as corporate and higher education.
This week the company is running demonstrations in its automated learning zone on how its PTZ range (using advanced auto focus and auto tracking software) can help universities to record and stream lectures without the involvement of an operator.
The company is also partnering with Sennheiser to showcase how PTZ cameras can work with ceiling microphones in the corporate space to make videoconferencing
“effortless and more immersive”. —JAMES MCKEOWN www.canon-europe.com
LANG is presenting its integrated fire protection system at ISE this week, including what it describes as “the world’s smallest fire extinguisher”.
The company’s media Fire Protect system aims to minimise building safety risks with the help of a self-extinguishing device (AMFE or E-Bulb) containing the “world’s smallest fire extinguisher”, which reacts immediately to a fire at its source.
The system is currently in use in public spaces such as airports and shopping malls and is seen as integral to the protection of technology equipment and systems such as LCD, OLED displays and LED products.
In the event of a fire, an automatic disconnection from the mains ensures that the power supply to the unit is interrupted and, within a few seconds, an extinguishing agent is released to put out the fire at the point of origin.
—JAMES MCKEOWN www.lang.com
Integration and reservation systems maker Cue is displaying its touchONE-solution on its stand. Part of the company’s touchONE multilingual workspace management and resource scheduling ecosystem, the solution consists of three apps: one for indoor navigation; one for planning and reserving; and one for central administration, statistics and analytics. touchONE-navigation helps to guide users to any resource (room, workplace, or parking place) or point of interest (such as museum exhibits, or toilets) using both drawn paths in floorplans and direct navigation instructions. touchONE-assist is a tool for the search and reservation of meeting rooms, workplaces and other shared resources, while touchONE-admin is an administration and analytics application for central management and whole-system administration.
The touchONE-solution is also available as a cloud platform and can be licensed on a subscription basis (SaaS), as well as centrally hosted.
—JAMES MCKEOWNShure | Stand: 3N250
The message from Shure at this year’s ISE is that companies, educational institutions and other organisations are trying to find a balance between being flexible and being productive as workplaces and classrooms continue to evolve to suit emerging working and teaching styles.
To help IT managers, integrators and audio professionals meet this demand, the company is showcasing its enhanced Stem Ecosystem with audio solutions that are “user friendly, scalable, easy to integrate with other communication platforms and flexible to adapt to hybrid and ‘hyflex’ working and learning environments”. Stem Ecosystem has benefitted from firmware updates that bring improved audio clarity to achieve more natural speech for spaces of various sizes and configurations.
—JAMES MCKEOWN www.shure.comwww.cue.as
By David Davies
Of the many innovations to have impacted digital signage in recent years, the resurgence of a 25-year-old technology – the QR code – was surely one of the most striking. With the pandemic ruling out direct hand contact with displays, the QR code allowed retailers and brands to maintain engagement with their customers despite the drastically changed world they were now moving through.
Visitors to ISE should expect to hear plenty about forms of interactivity new and old, as well as trends such as the increasing use of automation and the potential of the metaverse to change the digital signage landscape. On the show floor, Hall 6 contains the Digital Signage & DooH Technology Zone, featuring exhibitors
The public Catalan Audiovisual Media Corporation (CCMA) is at ISE 2023 to share its experience in immersive production and in new audio and image transmission systems.
CCMA’s large stand at ISE is hosting an extensive programme of technological experiences, talks and demonstrations. Visitors can see how 360° cameras are used to capture content of a live broadcast of human towers, a Catalan tradition in which men, women and children form towers up to 10 people tall.
CCMA professionals are also participating in ISE through various activities.
As part of the Content Production & Distribution Summit, representatives will discuss 5G media production and contribution using the Starlink satellite network. There are also demonstrations in collaboration with other companies, such as immersive streaming specialist YBVR. —STEVE FAIRCLOUGH www.ccma.cat
such as NoviSign Software and Infinitus, although some leading names can also be found in the MultiTechnology Halls of 3 and 5. Another ‘must-see’ is The Digital Signage Summit, taking place on Wednesday 1 February (10:30-14:30 in room CC5.1). One of ISE’s most popular conferences, the Digital Signage Summit is co-produced by consultancy invidis and Integrated Systems Events, with this year’s gathering focused around the theme of ‘The Power of Pixels’.
As the level of resolution customers want increases, with 4K 120Hz and 8K 60Hz now being required, Opticis has introduced new DisplayPort 1.4 products, including an optical extender (DPFX-1F14). This delivers 8K (7680x4320) at 60Hz through one LC multi-mode fibre that extends up to 200m with no latency or any modification of video signal.
It supports up to 32.4Gbps and Multi-Stream Transport. It also offers various copper extensions, allowing customers to transfer data to the length they want.
Also new is an active optical cable supporting DisplayPort 1.4 (DPOC-14N) for challenging environments. This can transmit up to 8K at 60Hz signal 100m, and comes in various jacket types (Plenum, LSZH or TPU). It is as slim, light and easily installed as a general copper DisplayPort cable, but requires no external power. It utilises the cable’s TX and RX to function without any additional setting requirements. —DAVID FOX www.opticis.com
The gx 3 generative video playback server is on display at the disguise stand. Released ahead of the show, the server comes with Notch graphics, which the company says is “the standard for generative content in live entertainment”.
Suitable for live events including concerts, esports tournaments and theme park attractions, the gx 3 has Nvidia A6000 GPU processing and is capable of
LED display manufacturer INFiLED is showcasing its flagship indoor WP LED series at ISE 2023. It comes with 8K resolution, a pixel pitch of 0.9mm and uses 50% less energy compared to its previous generation.
generating over 53,000 Notchmarks, which the company says is the highest result from a media server. The additional processing power enables generative content capabilities such as facial tracking, simulation and buffer effects, and AI background removal for IMAG.
The gx 3 includes a two-year Notch licence, a new PCIe 4.0 motherboard, and increased storage capabilities. The machine also features three 12G inputs for 4K video and three 4K VFC card outputs, and two 100GbE network ports as standard.
—JAMES MCKEOWN www.disguise.one/enEstablished in 2018, 1 Sound is an American loudspeaker manufacturer making its international debut at ISE with two new products. It is also seeking to develop its international distribution network here at the Fira.
According to the company, its mission is to support and provide creative audio solutions for the commercial audio industry with tools that are new to the market.
It is showing a range of loudspeakers as well as launching two products at ISE: the Cannon C8 full-range coaxial loudspeaker and the WSUB45i wall subwoofer.
The company is also looking to build its distribution and dealer network; EMEA and APAC sales representatives Leonardo Dani and Leonardo d’Andrea are both available on the stand, as well as project manager Lindsey Mannarino and company founder and
The series is designed for control rooms and corporate environments and comes in curved and flat cabinet options for versatile installation. Other features include a standard 16:9 aspect ratio, a refresh rate of 3840Hz, and 14-bit greyscale. The operations control system has multi-user management capabilities, a dual-processor and builtin redundant power supplies for non-stop operation.
Also on display this week is a 3x3x3m XR set-up which will be demonstrating broadcasting and filmmaking possibilities; transparent touring solution Titan-X; the outdoor MV Series; and further indoor and outdoor LED displays for fixed, rental and creative installations. —JAMES MCKEOWN www.infiled.com
There is no doubt that the live events sector was among those most badly affected by the pandemic, but it’s also been one of the areas of AV to come back most strongly as Covid restrictions have eased. Pent-up post-lockdown desire for the collective experience has fuelled a renaissance in live events, encompassing everything from spectacular public art installations to extensive tours by globally successful bands. So it’s only fitting that ISE should feature a dedicated Lighting & Staging Zone in Hall 7, where solutions on display will
include lighting and lighting control, motion tracking and video mapping technology, and rigging and staging equipment. Acclaim Lighting, Lotronic, GLP German Light Products, MA Lighting and Pinanson are among the Hall 7 exhibitors, while some vendors, such as ROBE, can also be found in the Multi-Technology Zone (Halls 3 and 5). For those eager to find out about the future of this sector, the Live Events Summit taking place tomorrow (14:0018:00, room CC5.3) is another must-visit. Sessions will include a panel with leading show designers, an overview of technical
Clear-Com has promoted Richard Palmer to sales director for the EMEA region, following the retirement of Nicki Fisher. Palmer previously managed sales for Southern Europe and Africa, having worked for Audio-Technica and Solid State Logic before that.
“I’m delighted to be having my first run out with the EMEA team at ISE 2023,” said Palmer. “The past couple of years have been very challenging in terms of real team-time and ISE serves as a very useful focal point to reconnect and bring the team back together. ISE also serves as a perfect opportunity – very early in the year – to meet our clients, distribution partners and industry friends in an idyllic setting.
“ISE this year sees us showcasing our Arcadia Central Station System with Helixnet Digital Partyline integration, and the first showing of our IrisX TFT colour panels for Eclipse matrix. We will also be on hand to demonstrate our range of Virtual Intercom solutions, highlighting the ease of deploying Clear-Com wherever you may need us most.”
—DAVID FOXwww.clearcom.com
innovation that is already changing the live touring landscape, and an exploration of how VR and the metaverse can help to replicate a live event.
Bolin is introducing a selection of newly designed and refined PTZ cameras at ISE. Its new 2 Series HD models, the B2210 (10x zoom) and B2220 (20x zoom), feature HDMI, 3G-SDI, USB and IP connections.
The newly designed 6 Series also has two models: the B6420 with 4K60, and the B6220 HD camera. Each camera outputs HDMI 2.0, 3G-SDI, USB 3.1 and IP.
These new cameras also feature an AI-powered face analytical engine that enables precise smart-focus and smart-exposure, promising an improved user experience.
The cameras are claimed to offer high-quality image and control at a highly competitive price point for pro-AV and unified communications applications. —DAVID FOX
www.bolintechnology.comA new room booking tool for the hybrid workplace is being exhibited on Humly’s stand. The Humly Booking Device has been designed to be slimmer, smaller and more cost-efficient to help businesses manage the occupancy of rooms and desks for their hybrid workforces.
The device can also be used as a dynamic name tag for office rooms to display current booking/ availability status, and in more specialised use cases such as lab stations, examination rooms, treatment rooms and equipment bookings.
The device can be connected to adjustable desks and to a sensor to automatically book a booth/ room when someone enters it.
—JAMES MCKEOWN www.humly.comLenovo | Stand: 2P350
Understanding business challenges and the employee experience will be crucial in delivering the right tools and systems to enable the kind of productivity and satisfaction that ensures an organisation’s success. That’s according to Lenovo, which is showcasing to corporate attendees how its ThinkSmart solutions can help improve employee collaboration and productivity both in and out of the office. Included in the ThinkSmart range is ThinkShield, an integrated suite of security solutions to maintain data integrity and user privacy.
—JAMES MCKEOWN www.lenovo.com
URSA Broadcast G2 cameras for live multi-camera production are a major focus of Blackmagic Design’s exhibit. Marketed as ‘three cameras in one’, the G2 offers a 4K production camera, a 4K studio camera and can be switched to a 6K digital film camera, meaning live event producers can use digital cinema quality for their productions, including 13 stops of dynamic range.
Recording uses common file formats such as H.265, ProRes and Blackmagic RAW, compatible with all major video software and broadcast media management systems. The interchangeable lens mount and option to record using USB-C drives makes these cameras even more versatile.
The camera is part of a suite of live production solutions from Blackmagic. The company is also talking about its multicam and XR capabilities at ISE. The International Christian Fellowship Church (ICF) is currently using a wide range of Blackmagic Design kit to host live services at Zurich event centre The Hall. This includes a virtual LED stage with XR capabilities built on Unreal Engine and DeckLink 8K capture cards and multiple G2 cameras.
Weekly services are played out live on the 4K LED wall running from a Barco E2 Event Master processor and to various
monitors installed inside and outside the multipurpose venue. For signal management, the solution employs Blackmagic’s Universal Videohub 288x288 and Universal Videohub 72x72, as well as six Smart Videohub 12G 40x40 12G routers. DeckLink and UltraStudio capture and playback cards are used for fill and key signals. —ADRIAN
PENNINGTONwww.blackmagicdesign.com
AV signal distribution specialist WyreStorm is showcasing its NHD AV-over-IP line-up covering three different technologies: H.264/265, JPEG 2000, and SDVoE. The NHD-500 is a low latency 4K 4:4:4 over 1GbE or OM3 fibre which was recently released along with the NHD-CTL-PRO, a “wizard-driven” AVoIP controller for deployment and configuration. Also on display is the Sealoc NHD-110-RX-S AVoIP
New releases from WyreStorm’s NHD range are on show this week
receiver, which is designed to be dust-, water- and snowproof for outdoor installations. —JAMES MCKEOWN www.wyrestorm.com
Epson is on track to meet its global 2021 commitment to transition to 100% renewable electricity use this year, moving to a mix of solar, wind, geothermal and hydroelectric sources. All of its European sales offices are already powered by renewables, and it expects this will lead to an estimated saving of 36,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year from 2023. All of its major Japanese manufacturing sites switched to 100% renewable electricity in 2021.
The company has recently been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Rating, placing it in the top 1% of companies in the industry for sustainability for the third successive year; based on a framework of 21 criteria mapped to global standards and guided by the international scientific community.
Henning Ohlsson, director of sustainability, Epson Europe, said: “We understand that sustainability is increasingly important to all our customers and this latest accreditation reaffirms our commitment to leading the way in improving our society, through better products and business practices.”
Informed by global frameworks such as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Epson has committed €770 million to switch to renewable energy sources, reduce its global emissions to meet the 1.5° IPCC warming limit, and become underground-resource-free by 2050. It is developing products with waste reduction in mind, using heat-free technologies and designing products for extended life, reuse and recycling. —DAVID FOX www.epson.eu/proav
Atlona is introducing a cloud service for its Velocity AV control systems. Available in three annually renewable tiers, Velocity Premier Services Remote Gateway (AT-VPS-RG) streamlines important tasks such as system set-up, device configuration and troubleshooting, as well as credential and firmware updates from any device with a browser or internet connection. The result should prove a more efficient and reliable way to service and support end users remotely.
AT-VPS-RG establishes a secure proxy connection between a server and the gateway over the internet. Resellers, integrators, or IT administrators can remotely configure systems and manage devices without directly accessing the corporate network, reducing costs associated with on-site visits while accelerating their response to support issues. An online dashboard provides centralised access for managing multiple gateways. It also supports storage of both recurring and manual system backups in the cloud, and BYOD AV control over the remote connection. —DAVID FOX www.atlona.com
Cinema
It’s a worldwide debut at ISE for the first modular cinema chair from Cinema Luxe - The Rockstar. The prototype of this cinema seat, which is built to offer a more design-focused approach to the cinema seating market, is on show in Hall 2.
The company says the simple, modular design is suitable for both sofa-sets and individual chairs which will be equally at home in a dedicated cinema, media room or lounge set. The Rockstar is carefully curated in-line with 2023 interior design trends. It includes an integrated wireless charging point within each arm rest, as well as a dual motor mechanism.
Cinema Luxe builds the seats in-house with a four-week lead time. White label branding and marketing material is available to partners.
Darren Barker, design director, Cinema Luxe, said: “We also offer aggressive dealer margins to supporting partners, sold exclusively through our dealer network.” —ADRIAN PENNINGTON www.cinemaluxe.co.uk
Doubling the capacity of its AVN-DIO09 converter, Sonifex’s DIO12 dual microphone input to Dante converter is making its ISE debut. The unit squeezes two DIO09 units in a single chassis, while still offering A-D circuitry with an equivalent input noise of 129dB.
It features two balanced analogue XLR inputs and one Neutrik etherCON connector for direct connection to a Dante AoIP network. Each mic has coarse and fine gain controls, high pass filter, phantom power, and tri-colour level LED. Phantom power for each microphone input is easily enabled/disabled via a toggle switch on the front panel.
The unit uses the latest Audinate Dante chipset, so it is AES67 and Dante Domain Manager compliant and can be
Digital Projection is demonstrating what it claims is the industry’s “most comprehensive high-brightness projection range” at ISE, including its latest Satellite MLS (Modular Laser System) units (pictured), the world’s brightest 1-chip DLP projector (M-Vision 27000), as well its Titan Laser range of projectors. Satellite MLS technology allows projectors to be both smaller and more powerful as it separates the light source from the small, lightweight projector head. This gives integrators greater freedom, particularly where space and access are restricted, while also reducing noise and heat from the audience location. The projection head can be separated from the light source by fibreoptic cables of up to 100m long. The technology can also help make high-end RGB laser illumination accessible at a more cost-effective price point.
The new M-Vision 27000 is said to be the world’s brightest 1-chip DLP projector. It features ColorBoost and Red Laser, and is claimed to offer “stunningly saturated colours at levels of brightness never attained before”.
At ISE, Digital Projection is working with Vioso to show some spectacular mapping effects, including a free-floating projection dome powered by Digital Projection’s MLS technology, as well as an interactive bar enhanced by multi-projection. DAVID FOX www.digitalprojection.co.uk
routed via a Dante controller to any Dante receiver. Power is supplied via PoE using a Neutrik etherCON connector for power and data redundancy.
—KEVIN EMMOTT www.sonifex.co.ukCrestron | Stand: 3H100/3H200
On the Crestron stand this week is the company’s new DM NVX software, which is compatible with existing DM NVX audio and video hardware endpoint devices.
It provides HD video streaming and content “from any source to any display” with lossless compression to help clearer branding and communications in business or school settings.
The DM NVX software produces up to 4K resolution, there are fewer cables involved in the installation which reduces points of potential network failure, and the solution can be custom-built to work with existing infrastructure.
—JAMES MCKEOWN www.crestron.com/nvxThe upgraded Mnano II series of LED displays from Yestech now uses the latest chip on board (COB) flip technology. Compared with standard COB, this uses a simplified process and a simpler structure. It also has no need for gold wire welding, offering improved chip-level packaging.
The Mnano II has a cabinet size of 600x337.5mm, with pixel pitches of 0.9mm, 1.25mm and 1.5mm.
According to Yestech, the benefits of flip COB include: “Low power consumption, low-temperature surfaces, uniform heat dissipation with cold screen touch, and keeping the ink colour consistent for a long time”. It offers higher reliability and stability for LEDs and breaks the limit of the pixel pitch, “with clearer vision and a better viewing experience”.
The Mnano II also comes with nano-optical composite packaging coating, to offer more consistent colour and contrast of up to 10,000:1. The display also boasts improved management, colour uniformity above 97% and support for
Meyer Sound’s Panther large-format linear line array loudspeaker is a compact, lightweight, energy-efficient loudspeaker system for touring, live events and installed sound. It is Meyer Sound’s first product designed and engineered from conception to completion with sustainability as a primary goal.
Panther has a maximum peak output of more than 150dB SPL and weighs only 68kg, which is claimed to make it a significantly lighter box than anything in its class. It has a reduced carbon footprint in manufacturing, transport and operation, including a high-efficiency amplification package that cuts power draw by 20%.
The Panther family is made up of three cabinets with different horizontal coverage patterns. Panther-M and Panther-W are 95⁰ and 110⁰, respectively, and will be familiar options for existing Meyer Sound owners. Panther-L features an all-new long-throw horn with a tightly defined 80⁰ horizontal pattern. Three options allow system designers to precisely tailor coverage in any size venue with uniform response from front to back and enable deployment of fewer arrays or shorter arrays in some applications, such as in-the-round configurations. —DAVID FOX www.meyersound.com
22-bit+ control output. Thanks to a more precise adjustable splicing design, the precision stitching difference is 0.01mm for cabinet surfaces, allowing seamless splicing of 2K, 4K or 8K large screens for a better UHD visual experience. —DAVID FOX www.yes-led.com
Why do you think the ISE show has managed to grow year after year?
ISE has continued to grow due to one reason: people! There is no better opportunity for our industry to share best practices, learn about new products and catch up with old friends than at the show. Covid showed us that while virtual meetings and classrooms can work in some situations, they do not work for trade shows. It’s difficult to appreciate the world’s highest quality display or best-sounding audio system when everything is virtual.
In which areas do you see voice control offering the greatest opportunities to your company?
Considering we have spent 75+ years developing microphone technology to perfectly capture the human voice, we are very excited about the growth of voice control. Not only does voice control have the potential to make it easier than ever to interface with technology, it can also remove barriers for entire groups of people who have physical impairments to using traditional touchpanels, keyboards and the like.
What changes do you envisage in the unified communications market in 2023? The future of the UC space is all about AI. We are starting to see smart cameras that can not only count the number
of participants, but even generate a report to tell you how interested or happy the participants were during the call. And AI is not just for video. Why should you have to sit through an entire three-hour meeting in case someone assigned you a task? Why not let AI monitor the call and afterwards send you an email recap with action items automatically added to your to-do list? www.sennheiser.com
Esports has developed an entire culture of its own, from live streaming games through to global in-person tournaments, and its content production and distribution forms a key element of ISE’s new technology zone.
Absen is supporting the Content Production & Distribution Zone in Hall 6 with a brand new feature: the Absen Esports & Gaming Showcase on Stand 6E150.
Jess Golding, European brand & marketing director for Absen, explained: “I’m delighted that Absen is supporting ISE in this new area. Working with our partners, including PSCo and Big Purple Productions, has enabled us to create a live, two-person gaming experience. Gaming and esports are such exciting, fast-moving areas and new opportunities continue to emerge for large-format LED displays.”
High-quality LED screens are crucial in delivering the immersive experience required for large-scale gaming events. Absen’s Esports & Gaming Showcase features a 6x3m LED wall as the backdrop, with a two-person gaming desk running a series of interactive games created by Big Purple Productions. This additional Absen ISE feature has been made possible with the support of the team at rental specialist
Videoconferencing equipment specialist Angekis is officially releasing an upgrade of its flagship camera, the Saber 4K, and unveiling a new smart PTZ camera in Hall 2.
Alex Xie, president of Angekis, said: “[We are] making our global reintroduction at ISE 2023, and we couldn’t be more excited. We have a retooled and refreshed version of our flagship Saber 4K, the Saber 4K+, officially being launched and ready to order at the show.”
The Saber 4K+ provides 4K video, enhanced simultaneous output and connectivity options, and a number of other improvements.
In addition, Angekis is unveiling a demo model of its new smart PTZ camera. This is the first in a new series of cameras, joining the Blade and Saber PTZ camera families. More details will be available on the company’s stand.
Xie added that the new smart PTZ camera comes “packed with features, superior specifications, and all of the reliability and quality the world expects of the Angekis brand”. ANNE MORRIS www.angekis.com
company PSCo, and is a great example of the company’s full event, technical and logistical support.
Also at ISE, Sam Gordon, co-founder of Discover: Esports, and director at Big Purple Productions, is discussing the technology behind immersive gaming experiences. ADRIAN PENNINGTON www.absen-europe.com
For applications ranging from live streaming and recording to AV-overIP, Magewell’s new Ultra Encode AIO builds on the flexibility of its standard Ultra Encode models with expanded features such as: HDMI and SDI input in a single unit; 4K (30fps) encoding and streaming from the HDMI input; simultaneous multiprotocol streaming; file recording; and more.
It supports multiple video encoding formats, including H.264, H.265 (HEVC), NDI|HX 2, and the new NDI|HX 3, as well as a wide array of delivery protocols, including RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, RTSP, RTP, HLS and TVU’s ISSP technology.
The unit can encode one live input source – HDMI or SDI – or mix video from both inputs (picture-in-picture or side-by-side) into a combined output. Configurable presets enable easy streaming to YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch, or custom targets. Inputs can also be recorded as files to an SD card, USB-connected storage device or networked storage.
Video can be encoded at resolutions up to 4096x2160 at 30fps from HDMI sources, or up to 1080p HD at 60fps from the device’s 3G-SDI input. —DAVID FOX www.magewell.com
AMC has upgraded its iAC range of installation amplifiers with a suite of new features. The iAC series of Class D power amplifiers are designed for 100V and low-impedance background music systems.
The range consists of four units; three singlechannel amplifiers and one two-channel unit. The single-channel models include the iAC 120, iAC 240 and the iAC 360, while the iAC 2X240 two-channel model can be bridged in 100V mode and used as a single-channel 480W amplifier.
The updated amps include new features such as input gain, six-band parametric EQ, high and low pass filters, limiter and delay, as well as input and output configurations. They are also available with an optional Dante input card for connectivity to an IP network.
All have an RS232 control port for integration with third-party automation systems to enable them to be integrated into more complex audio systems that can be automated and controlled remotely.
KEVIN EMMOTT www.amcpro.eu
G&D is quality you can feel. When working in the control room. With every click. When installing the server racks or at the workplaces. In 4K or 8K. Dedicated or over IP.
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The extent to which the AV and IT worlds could – and should – meld together more seamlessly has been an increasingly hot topic for the best part of 10 years. With factors such as cost-efficiency and practicality leading to a greater reliance on shared network infrastructures, as well as the advent of new technology standards, it was inevitable that more solutions would emerge which transcend their origins and appeal across market sectors.
From a developmental perspective, it’s led to an abundance of new products, and ISE 2023 visitors will see these in evidence across several halls. Some of the world-leading names – including Adder Technology, Atlona, Matrox, Magewell and Riedel Communications – are to be found in the Multi-Technology Zone of Hall 5, while Halls 3 and 7 will also host plenty of networking innovations. Control rooms have historically been important proving grounds for new AV and
IT infrastructures. For those keen to dig deeper in this area, the Control Rooms Summit takes place on Wednesday 1 February (10:30-14:30 in room CC5.3). This year’s summit will explore how to make optimum use of growing data streams
in order to make critical decisions in a timely manner. Attendees should also keep an eye on the daily programme of Tech Talks (31 January-3 February, CC4.1), which will explore a range of technology and business topics.
installations; for example, one Prodigy.MP may be controlled by several HControl.8 surfaces throughout a conference set-up or even remotely, or several Prodigy.MP units in different locations may be remotely controlled by one HControl.8.
KEVIN EMMOTTEnjoying its global debut at ISE, DirectOut’s HControl.8 is an eight-fader remote hardware controller designed to integrate with the German manufacturer’s Prodigy.MP series of multifunction audio processors.
With eight full-size 100mm faders and a total of 12 accessible layers, the HControl.8 turns the Prodigy.MP into a mobile mixing console when combined with DirectOut’s globcon controller. This allows a user to experience hardware control of the Prodigy.MP processor as well as displaying fader status, level meter information and other data from the Prodigy.MP unit in a fully integrated way.
The unit can also be used to enable free and flexible mapping of audio channels and functions, such as FlexChannels, matrix mixers and snapshots.
Applications are flexible between fixed
www.directout.eu
Intelligent lighting control specialist Lutron is showcasing its latest solutions for harnessing the power of light in both commercial and residential spaces. For those working in the commercial building sector, the Lutron Athena architectural lighting control system demo is a must-see. With the potential to control the colour and temperature of light, this eye-catching experience has so far been reserved for architects, interior designers and lighting designers during Lutron’s proprietary 2022 events. ISE 2023 is the first time the immersive experience is made accessible to all AV pros and commercial integrators. Lutron is demonstrating how the system can connect lighting and shading control for smart buildings and human-centric experiences such as hotels,
restaurants, museums and retail spaces. Alongside the Athena demo, Lutron experts are on hand to discuss the benefits intelligent lighting control offers in commercial spaces; from energy and related cost savings, to boosting productivity and enhancing collaboration. —ADRIAN
PENNINGTON
www.lutron.com
Digital wireless designed to make collaboration and learning easier.Hall 3, Booth 3C600 The Athena architectural lighting control system is being demoed at ISE
Collaboration and conferencing specialist ClearOne is showcasing its recently launched PTZ camera.
The Unite 160 4K camera is designed to capture all participants in large rooms while enabling automated focus on a moving presenter. It comes with 4K UHD performance with 12x optical zoom capabilities, remote-controlled mechanical pan and tilt, as well as AI-powered smart face tracking and auto framing.
Derek Graham, interim CEO at ClearOne, said: “The new Unite 160 4K camera enables integrators and technology buyers to implement enterprise-grade video communications that can be paired with our innovative conferencing systems, such as the Versa Lite CT, to deliver easy-to-use meeting rooms with impressive performance.”
The ClearOne Unite 160 4K camera is ideally suited for
Black Box has released a KVM-over-IP receiver, claimed to offer “a completely new concept in KVM over IP”. The receiver eliminates the traditional one-to-one relationship with a transmitter or virtual system and allows users to create a personalised workspace
where they can simultaneously view and interact with up to 16 different systems.
Users can now tailor their workspace as best suits their needs by connecting a single keyboard, mouse, USB 3.2 devices, audio and up to four 4K/5K monitors. The new receiver connects to physical systems via Emerald transmitters (as part of its Emerald KVM-over-IP system), VMs using RDP, PCoIP, PCoIP ultra, H.264/265 sources and Virtual Network Computing.
All systems can be positioned across the screens as freely movable windows. Interacting with each system is as simple as moving the mouse onto the window. This model enables the user to maintain complete situational awareness and full control within easy reach.
rooms such as executive offices, huddle rooms or smaller conference rooms. It provides 120° field of view and a USB 3.0 connection for video, control and power. ANNE MORRIS www.clearone.com
Dampf | Stand: 7K215
Designed exclusively for hotel rooms, the Dampf Air Bluetooth soundbar is being unveiled at ISE 2023.
While modern hotel TVs act as sophisticated entertainment hubs, extending hotel services through customisation, they can also suffer from poor audio. Although guests can access on-demand audio and video content through the TVs, slimmer wall-mounted units allow less room for loudspeakers.
Dampf Air amplifies the TV sound via a physical cable, and allows guests to connect personal smart devices via Bluetooth. The soundbar can also be used as a wall-mounted or desk-stand Bluetooth speaker.
The company says its primary focus on the hotel hospitality market makes its products hotel-proof. The Air hospitality soundbar features a tamper-proof maximum volume, which means that guests are unable to exceed it.
It also features proximity Bluetooth pairing, unique Bluetooth ID, optical and aux connection for TV sound, anti-theft protection, a quick-install TV bracket and a 100% touch-free design with no tactile buttons or switches.
KEVIN EMMOTT www.dampf-hotel.com
DAVID
FOX www.blackbox.com
The Dampf Air hotel soundbar has a tamper-proof maximum volume setting
The C8 is a full-range, high-fidelity loudspeaker. It utilizes an 8-inch driver with a proprietary HF element and a 7-inch rear-facing passive radiator, for extended low-frequency. The C8 is 10-inches wide and tall, has a bandwidth of 55 Hz-18 kHz, and a maximum SPL of 120 dB. It’s IP55 and saltwater resistant, available in install versions, custom colors, and wood finishes.
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Built for automotive, scalable to any retail industry, this phygital holographic solution lets users to change options of holographic 3D models in front of them using a touchscreen, seeing changes in real-time. The retail-tainment that comes with this solution helps to draw customers’ attention and increase their time spent in-store, boosting brand awareness, and making brands stand out in crowded
Designed, engineered, and manufactured to simplify and beautify the installation of a wide range of wall-mounted technologies, its new patent-pending Frameless Flush Mount provides a seamless fit between Concrete and brick walls with home automation control devices.
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Videoconferencing cameras are in focus for Moertek at ISE, with four new products being launched. These include the 4K Gesture Control Auto Tracking Webcam, the 2.4G Wireless Webcam and the Wireless PTZ Conference Camera. Also new to ISE is the S6 True Full Duplex Daisy Chain phone speaker. All come with related accessories.
Anna Chen, sales manager, Moertek, said: “With nearly a decade in the business Moertek has become a top-tier SKD, OEM and ODM partner to many national brands. We are excited to be here in Barcelona at ISE 2023 and to show our existing and potential customers these innovative new videoconferencing products.”
ADRIAN PENNINGTONwww.moertek.com
Sustainable e-paper displays are on show from first-time ISE exhibitor Papercast.
The versatile, sustainable e-paper displays can be used to share digital content with the public in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Papercast displays are said to be able to run on batteries for longer than any other display technology. They are claimed to be 3.3-times more power efficient than comparable e-paper display solutions and 24-times more efficient than similar-sized LCD displays.
Developed originally to provide a sustainable and easy-to-install real-time passenger information display solution for public transport providers, other markets have since realised the potential of e-paper.
Cameron Maconie, head of business development at Papercast, said: “We are excited to bring our renowned, energy efficient e-paper display solution to the largest AV systems integration show in the world
The new KX4 on show at the Fira combines an in-wall touchpanel and hard button interface with a built-in control processor. The result is described by developer RTI as an enhanced automation solution in a single, convenient and cost-effective unit, suitable for conference rooms, huddle spaces, classrooms and lecture halls.
Robert Lawton, product director at RTI, said: “The KX4 is engineered to provide an easy-to-deploy solution that allows integrators to meet the high demand for singleroom commercial control solutions. It’s packed with everything needed to simplify installations: a control touchpanel and hard buttons, integrated processor, back-panel connectivity for connected devices, and full customisation with Integration Designer. This creates new opportunities for integrators in everything from conference rooms to hotel and MDU common areas.”
For front-panel control, the KX4 has a 4in high-resolution capacitive touch display with five configurable hard buttons that can be customised with RTI’s Laser Shark engraving. The KX4 ships with a white bezel (a black bezel can be ordered separately), and it uses the same back box as the KX3. Back-panel connections enable direct control of devices via IR, IP, RS232, relays and sense ports.
KEVIN EMMOTT
www.rticontrol.com
for the first time. We look forward to connecting with our existing partners, forging new relationships and exploring future opportunities, trends and drivers in the world of sustainable digital signage.”
In fixed outside locations, the displays can continually operate using battery or solar power, or can be mains or battery powered in fixed indoor locations. STEVE FAIRCLOUGH www.papercast.com
The Archimedes range of 4K interactive screen displays is making its first ever public appearance at ISE 2023.
These large-format screens include 20 infrared touch points, 4K resolution, an ultra-slim bezel, zero gap bonding, safety glass, a custom app store and advanced software tools.
Typically aimed at educational or business use, the Archimedes range is for group learning, collaboration and interactive use within the classroom or meeting space.
The display can be offered as a pure 20-point IR touch monitor with multiple inputs allowing the user to connect their own computer.
Colin Hiddinga, global product sales manager, IDS Product Division at Advantech, said: “Here at ISE we are showing a number of products from our portfolio, but the latest, the Archimedes series, is a great addition. We are excited to be bringing another larger format display to the market that shows
great innovation in the learning and collaboration environment. We are seeing more and more often how business and the education sector are adapting to new technologies and new ways of working and we are proud to offer a solution that can help harness these new approaches.”
STEVE FAIRCLOUGHwww.advantech.eu
After making a name for itself at ISE 2022 and winning the German Pro AV Award in the Education category, TrackingMaster is back and can be found in the Discovery Zone. The TrackingMaster system works during lectures in conjunction with other products, such as a PTZ camera, to automatically track lecturers to keep them constantly in the picture. This is especially useful for streamed or on-demand teaching events.
A TrackingMaster spokesperson said of its ISE presence: “Our main goal is to gain contacts for distributors in other countries to continue the TrackingMaster success story. We are looking forward to networking and have continuously developed TrackingMaster since last year. Our claim is to offer the best solution for our customers.
“We have a media controller, a PTZ camera and a visualiser,
Making its global debut at ISE, Okayo’s WaveTeams is a hands-free, full-duplex communication system with built-in OLED screens to provide system information and a large backlit talk button.
With no base station required, WaveTeams has an operating range up to 100m and a battery life of up to 15 hours. It is designed for use in multiple environments including training/coaching, referee/ sports, retail, restaurants, clinics, the service sector and industrial sites.
Its encoded audio ensures that communications are secure within the team, while set-up is flexible and provides control over open or closed conversations, as well as the ability to add a master priority unit. The system enables up to six full-duplex conversations at a time and, with charging time under four hours, all six units can be charged at the same time in Okayo’s six-unit docking station. Units measure 43x28x105mm, including antenna and belt clip, and weigh 65g, including the lithium battery.
KEVIN EMMOTTwww.okayo.com
which, together with the TrackingMaster, form a system that can also be used in projects. The main function is still the tracking of people, which can be used in many ways through our open API and opens up completely new possibilities.”
STEVE FAIRCLOUGHwww.trackingmaster.io
Taiwanese company Irlab is showcasing its latest smart PVM and AI digital signage products in the Discovery Zone at ISE 2023.
An Irlab spokesperson explained: “In the economic downturn caused by Covid-19 and the Ukraine war, store owners are paying more attention to reducing their costs on store equipment and shoplifting. The opportunity for Irlab is that we use only one Linux SoC to drive both AI camera and screen display, so that ad and monitoring video can be displayed on the same screen, which is a lower cost and more efficient solution than traditional PVM. Moreover, we support ads to be deployed with picture and video by CMS or web, which is very convenient for end users’ operation.
“When AI is used in digital signage, it can create a more personalised experience for consumers and salespeople, such as displaying ads precisely, increasing satisfaction, inspiring repeat visits and optimising operational efficiency.”
Irlab says it has devoted much research and development to its smart digital signage built-in AI camera to realise countless useful functions based on AI and to “add more possibilities for digital signage”. STEVE FAIRCLOUGH www.irlab.net
The LED Studio, powered by VOD Visual, now has what it claims is “the industry’s first LED display cabinet design that is compatible with three advanced LED technologies” for better sustainability and future-proofing.
The proprietary cabinet infrastructure permits LED displays to be constructed using SMD, flipchip SMD or flip-chip SMD High Bright technologies, thanks to the way the PCBs are manufactured. The V1 Architecture requires just 30% of the display to be replaced during an upgrade, reducing waste.
Rob Bint, CEO, The LED Studio, said: “The option to choose from three advanced manufacturing technologies and various pixel pitches is a massive evolution in the LED industry.”
According to Bint, the architecture provides users with “access to advanced technologies within their current budgets while helping to plan for future upgrades that are more attainable”.
“It marks the first time a single display has embodied flexibility and sustainability to protect initial investments, reduce waste and support technology progression,” he added.
The V1 Architecture is being launched within The Edge Pro LED
display, which the company says is another industry first. The Edge Pro single die-cast cabinets are direct replacements for 43in LCDs, up to three times brighter than traditional LCDs (4,000 nits) and use proprietary sustainability technology to reduce power consumption by up to 75% compared to average LCDs. DAVID FOX www.vod-visual.co.uk/www.theledstudio.co.uk
The Aidoo range is intended to expand the possibilities offered by building management systems (BMS) and home automation systems. It is now possible to integrate direct expansion and fan coil air-conditioning units into home automation and BMS, as well as to control them via smartphone using the Airzone Cloud app.
Aidoo Pro integrates air conditioning via Modbus, BACnet, local API and API Cloud through the use of drivers available for Fibaro, Lutron, Control4, and more. Aidoo Pro Fancoil allows the control of two- and four-pipe fan coil units.
The product has three ports to achieve a common goal: avoiding energy waste. This functionality will detect rooms that are unoccupied for five minutes and deactivate the systems in them. It will also activate a window opening sensor, which detects open windows to turn off the equipment automatically. With an ‘eco mode’, users can vary the setpoint temperature by 2.5° to avoid temperature changes that prevent inefficient operation of the unit.
ADRIAN
PENNINGTON www.airzone.es/en
Enco | Stand: CS544
First-time exhibitor Enco, specialising in automation technology for the global broadcasting market, can be found in the Discovery Zone.
The company is showcasing its ClipFire automated playout system, used for live and automated playout in AV and broadcast environments, including sports and live events.
ClipFire brings automatic ingest, media asset management, graphics and playout automation together into a unified platform. New features include the ability to ingest and play out multiple channels of video simultaneously with support for baseband SDI and NDI inputs and outputs. On-the-fly transcoding enables ClipFire to play a variety of mixed file formats and resolutions with transitions, while a native Clip Editor allows users to adjust in/out points and merge clips within the ClipFire application.
A resizable L-bar automates live video ‘squeeze backs’ to accommodate wraparound graphics for a sophisticated look in live playout environments. Users can also automate dynamic graphic overlays to accentuate real-time information display.
—MICHAEL BURNS
Ethereal, formerly MetraAV, is introducing its new brand name to ISE and showcasing its 8K solutions, HiFi audio cables and new power distribution products. Notably, Ethereal is showing the Velox EHV-HDUP Series of passive HDMI cables, claimed to be the first and only passive HDMI cable to support speeds up to 48Gbps at 8m.
Available in one- to eight-metre lengths, these cables can support all the resolutions and feature sets that are incorporated into the HDMI 2.1 specification, said to be a first for a long-distance passive HDMI cable. Also at ISE are Big Dog Power’s Smart Power Distribution Units. These combine all the features integrators need into one device to deliver surge protection, remote control, smart home integration, rack temperature management and more.
Twelve individually controllable outlets have power metering, self-healing and automatic reboot capabilities for smarter and easier remote management of connected devices. The PR-R13PI Smart Outlet PDU includes a surge mileage metre that displays when surges have occurred as well as the percentage of remaining protection. Two removable surge protection modules can be replaced without sacrificing the entire PDU.
ADRIANPENNINGTON www.metrahometheater.com
www.enco.com
Collaboration tools provider Zoom is showcasing Zoom Contact Center, which is now available for businesses in the UK and Ireland and is set to be launched in other European countries.
Previously only available in North America, Zoom Contact Center is designed to help businesses deliver prompt and personalised responses to their customers over a variety of channels, including voice, chat, SMS and video.
The contact centreas-a-service (CCaaS) combines built-in video capabilities with unified communications, intelligent selfservice and routing, and a conversational virtual agent.
Built on the Zoom platform, it includes a video waiting room that can be customised according to the queue. This can display relevant content, such as promotional and
welcome videos, FAQs and informational documents. Furthermore, Zoom Contact Center provides more than 25 logs, dashboards and reports for managing, monitoring and measuring agent productivity and customer service levels. ANNE MORRIS www.zoom.com
is the go-to source for people who produce and deliver professional audio with access to creatives using cutting edge technology, authoritative features, on high-end recordings for sound, picture, gaming, famous producers and much more.The Zoom Contact Center aims to keep agents and customers happy
AV distribution and electronic accessory specialist Vanco is showcasing two new products in the ISE Discovery Zone: a comprehensive HDBaseT 3.0 extender and an affordable all-in-one 4K videoconferencing solution.
The EVEXHDB3 Evolution HDBaseT 3.0 extender delivers uncompressed HDMI signals up to 4K at 60Hz, with full HDR compatibility up to 100m. It supports KVM, ARC, eARC, CEC and 1GHz Ethernet pass-through, and includes built-in audio de-embedding to break out audio to an amplifier or distribution system.
Also making its ISE debut, the PA-CVB1 PulseAudio collaboration video bar is an all-in-one videoconferencing solution with a modern soundbar form factor. It has a six-
At ISE, Wisycom is showing the latest –and tiniest – addition to its Symphony bodypack transmitters. Wisycom says that although the MTP61 is the smallest and lightest multiband bodypack transmitter on the market, it has the widest tuning range currently available (470MHz to 1260MHz).
Weighing 88g, the miniature MTP61 is designed for use in applications that require discreet placement. It operates with a standard 3.7V Lithium-ion battery for eight-hour use.
With connectivity via Bluetooth 5 to the new Wisycom app, users can monitor and adjust parameters from anywhere in a venue, eliminating the need for network connectivity.
The transmitter also features a max input level of 10dBu for direct connection to mixers and instruments. An embedded recorder with integrated linear timecode decoder makes it possible to record directly to an embedded micro-SD memory card. Simultaneous record and transmit functionality is also available. KEVIN EMMOTT www.wisycom.com
ray beamforming microphone and a 4K ePTZ camera with a 120° field of view embedded in its centre. The PA-CVB1’s smart framing feature, which can be set to respond to either motion or sound, automatically adjusts the camera’s view to frame meeting participants. It offers USB 3.0 connectivity and compatibility with all major conferencing applications. Both new products were developed in close collaboration with Vanco customers. Dealers and distributors interested in gaining early access to new Vanco products can apply to join the Vanco Enthusiast Program at the stand. MICHAEL
BURNS
www.vanco1.com
Panasonic has unveiled two new 4K cameras: the AK-PLV100 studio camera; and the AW-UE160 PTZ unit that incorporates several industry firsts.
The AW-UE160 is the first PTZ camera to be equipped with SMPTE ST 2110 as standard (via a software key) for video transmission over IP networks. It is also the first with a built-in 5G mobile router (with USB tethering support) for high-speed, high-capacity video transmission. And, it is claimed, it offers the industry’s first return input function for a PTZ, so it can be used with a prompter or display for return images and scripts, ideal for performers needing to check their position for chroma key compositing or working with AR/VR systems.
It also supports high-end functions such as: a maximum 2x high-speed shooting (HD 120fps); a rear tally lamp; HDR (HLG) and V-Log support; high sensitivity of f14/2,000 lux; and two XLR audio channels.
The AK-PLV100 has a 5.7K Super 35mm sensor and PL lens mount for a shallow-depth look, with switchable frame rates (24p to 60p), direct SMPTE ST 2110 video output without connecting to a CCU, and compatibility with Panasonic’s 2/3in studio-camera system. DAVID FOX eu.connect.panasonic.com
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Zhaolong has added to its range of cables and interconnects with a UTP Class E cabling system and a 10Gigabit PoE cabling system.
The new UTP Class E cabling has a 5.4mm outer diameter, offering a smaller bend radius for easier construction maintenance and higher density cabling.
It is compliant with the transmission performance requirements of various length links (15m/5+15m/5+85m/90m), and with the transmission performance requirements of various length channels (1+10+1m/1+5+15 +1+2m/5+90+5m/5+5+85+2+3m). It is available with Cat6 unshielded modules, as unshielded patch cord and unshielded cable.
According to the company, the 10Gigabit PoE system is a four-connector 100m-channel cabling system boasting “great transmission performance” and “excellent EMI performance”. It supports PoE Type4 IoT applications, with a 90W load, 10Gbps transmission throughput, low latency, and frame loss rate. It is available with various flame-retardant solutions. It can be fitted with Cat6a shielded modules or MPTLs (Modular Plug Terminated Links).
DAVID FOX www.zhaolongcable.com
Relacart Electronics | Stand: 7E100
The WDC-903 digital wireless conference discussion system from Relacart Electronics is aiming to turn heads as it makes its ISE debut in Barcelona this week.
The wireless conference system can be used in conjunction with the company’s VTS-2000 video tracking system to automatically track the location of the speaker’s wireless microphone unit with no interaction by the speaker.
Designed for use in local government, conference rooms and business venues,
WDC-903 is fully Dante compliant.
The 1U rackmount base unit can automatically power on from cold, simultaneously sending instructions to power-on conference units at the same time. It uses the LoRa open standard protocol and automatically locks onto interference-free channels using its Auto Frequency Selection function. Relacart claims this antiinterference functionality can block out the impact of computer devices, mobile phones and Bluetooth devices in the local environment.
KEVIN EMMOTT
www.relacart.com
Stand: 5F850
Chromateq is offering new additions for lighting control. Its Pro DMX 2 lighting control software (Windows and Mac) has two programming modes in a single application. Pro mode offers advanced features for live performance, sound-to-light shows and complex architectural installations. Player mode has a simple interface for easily programming small projects.
DIN-E, its updated Ethernetto-DMX DIN interface with 512, 1,024 or 2,048 channels on one, two or four DMX universes, is for installation in electrical DIN cabinets. It is suitable for easy, quick architectural installations and large integration projects, and can play up to 10 different scenes/sequences simultaneously in standalone mode.
Club-E 1024 is a new Ethernet-toDMX interface that easily connects to LAN networks, providing two universes of DMX and Art-Net or sACN. It is suitable for live show control, audio and video timeline synchronisation, and precise sound-to-light automation.
Also new are Touch 512/1024 thin, tactile panel wall-mounted controllers, while Web Remote allows remote control of its CQSA-E (and other) interfaces.
DAVID FOX
www.chromateq.com
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