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Trailblazing inclusion in the AV industry Broadcaster and campaigner June Sarpong OBE was the keynote speaker at an AVIXA Diversity Council Forum on the Main Stage yesterday. She spoke about the benefits of diversity and inclusion, and how we all win when we work out ways to include everybody, creating a framework where anyone, regardless of their background, can fulfil their potential. Encouraging inclusion and promoting human cultural and systemic diversity in all forms within the commercial AV industry through the utilisation of professional networking, educational opportunities, leadership, development and community is the main priority of the AVIXA Diversity Council. “I believe when you have equal opportunity, coupled with self belief, anything is possible,” said Sarpong, who became the first ever director of creative diversity at the BBC in October 2019. “So, as leaders, what you have to be asking yourselves is are you creating the kind of environment in your workplaces? Do your colleagues and employees have access to equal opportunity, but also, are you creating the kind of culture that means that they can truly believe in themselves. I believe when you are able to do that, the results are extraordinary.”
“I think what’s really interesting about the AV industry is that actually – when it comes to social mobility – you’re far ahead of many other industries,” Sarpong continued. “If you look at the general makeup of your sound person, there is a real increased proportion of those from working-class backgrounds. But how can you expand that to include other under-represented groups? How can you go into communities that have been forgotten and inform them that this is a place for them?” In the panel session that followed, Sarah Joyce, chief global officer at AVIXA, said that she is seeing colleges and private universities recognising the importance of bringing young talent into the industry: “Recognising diversity is everything,” she said. “It is not just gender, sexuality, race. It’s about embracing everyone to offer them opportunities within society.” Robin R Hamerlinck, senior vice president of IT & CIO at Shure, added: “When you talk to people you learn about their challenges really quickly, and you also learn how to create the kind of workplace where you can integrate those challenges.”
Mixed reality technologies in focus at XR Summit ISE 2020 The accelerating rate of change in virtual and augmented reality, as well as immersive audio, was reflected in the latest XR Summit ISE, which took place yesterday at the Hotel Okura. There was considerable discussion of the creative and practical implications of XR at this year’s The Elumenati’s Hilary McVicker discussed pushing creative boundaries with XR event. In the first keynote, ‘Immersive XR: Pushing creative boundaries’, The Elumenati VP sales and marketing Hilary McVicker pondered the capacity of spatial XR to provide “a social, collaborative way to experience immersive content”. Drawing on specific use cases across entertainment, enterprise and education, McVicker explored the practical challenges of deploying XR “at scale” and the potential of group experiences in spatial XR to “bridge the physical and digital worlds”. Taking a more firmly practical angle, advisXR founder and advisor Jan Pflueger used his keynote to consider the integration of VR and AR into corporate culture. There is now an enhanced “general awareness” of the role that an AR ecosystem can play continued on page 3
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The final ISE at RAI Amsterdam got under way yesterday with the Official Opening Ceremony. L-R: Raviv Kramer, ISE board; Maurits van der Sluis, COO, RAI Amsterdam; Wendy Griffiths, vice president global development, CEDIA; David Weinstein, chairmanelect, CEDIA; Tabatha O’Connor, global president & CEO, CEDIA; Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events; David Labuskes, CEO, AVIXA; Stefanie Corinth, ISE board; Matthew D Emerson, ISE board; Sarah Joyce, chief global officer, AVIXA
CRS explores AV in mission-critical control The inaugural Control Rooms Summit (CRS), which took place at the Hotel Okura yesterday, explored the theme of ‘How better integrated AV will save and protect lives’. Focussing on the world of mission-critical command and control, it explored how the provision of AV technology can help to deliver more efficient operations. Samuel Forbes, general manager of Fugro, explored the impact of remotely operated vehicles on Australia’s oil and gas industries. The ability to put employees at a greater distance from potential harm, and use remotely operated vehicles to carry out a wider range of tasks, has been a huge boon for safety. However, it has also brought “further challenges and potential complexity” to control rooms, as Forbes explained. It’s hard to think of a more mission-critical installation than the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest particle collider operated by CERN and situated on the France-Switzerland border. In a fascinating presentation, CERN control centre manager Rossano Giachino explored the hugely complex control room operation that underpins the LHC. He also provided some insight into the future of the project. The entire accelerator complex is currently in the midst of a ‘shutdown’ period entailing a substantial upgrade to increase the luminosity of the LHC by a factor of 10, which is due for completion in 2021. Other contributors to the Summit included Crestron business development executive Koen Ameye and CCD Design & Ergonomics MD David Watts. CRS was staged in association with the International Critical Control Rooms Alliance (ICCRA), which connects professionals through special interest groups for operations, technology, environment, ergonomics, and people and performance. The event was chaired by ICCRA chairman Peter Prater.
The inaugural event was chaired by ICCRA chair Peter Prater
continued from page 1 in delivering a more creative and efficient corporate environment, but “many questions remain” about how best to achieve this. Accordingly, Pflueger explored the pathways involved in translating an XR-driven idea to reality, as well as the technical requirements of implementing these new technologies in day-to-day corporate projects. In a judiciously balanced programme of presentations and discussions, another highlight was a panel about the empowering of broadcast and media by XR. Speakers including White Light technical director Andy Hook, filmmaker and consultant Nina Salomons and disguise global technical solutions manager Peter Kirkup considered how XR is impacting workflow and production to deliver AR and mixed reality within broadcast, film and live production.
Inavation Awards 2020 winners revealed The Inavation Awards 2020 were presented last night, with 22 winners taking home accolades from the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam. The ceremony underwent a significant makeover this year with the launch of both the ISEsponsored Smart Systems Awards and the Business Awards. The Smart Systems Awards are designed to promote the rise of Smart Buildings and encourage the development and application of intelligent building management and control systems. Vanti and AVN Solutions jointly won the award for their work at The Lodge, a luxury residence for Tottenham Hotspur football players and coaching teams. The Business Awards represent a new way to recognise manufacturers of AV technology – and so depart from the Inavation Awards Technology categories. Andrea Piemonti, founder of ALA Equipment Company, was named Project Manager of the Year, while Prase Engineering was named as Distributor of the Year. The 12 Project category winners came from 10 countries and, according to Inavate, “represent the best examples of AV integration seen across the globe in the last year”. Dubai and Istanbul airports both featured, as did a new room in the UN Office in Geneva and a 5D dome cinema of “staggering proportions”. Project category winners were: Control Room: Aesthetix Technologies – Dubai Airport AOCC, UAE; Corporate: Snelling Business Systems – Abcam Global HQ, UK; Education: Polymedia – Engineering and Technology School #777, Russia; Government: Media Vision – Room XIX at The United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland; Healthcare: Jones AV – New Papworth Hospital, UK; Hospitality: ALA Equipment Company – Parklane Hotel Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol, Cyprus; House of Worship: Stage Audio Works – Rivers Church Kyalami, South Africa; Leisure and Entertainment: Kraftwerk Living Technologies – Magic Glaze 5D, China; Live Event: Alabama / Dushow – Fete Des Vignerons 2019, Switzerland; Retail: Vichai Trading (1983) – The Prelude, One Bangkok, Thailand; Transport: Astel LED – Istanbul Airport, Turkey; Visitor Attraction: Electronics & Engineering – The Bicentennial Experience, Singapore. The Inavation Business Awards winners were: Best Client Support: Riedel Communications; Best Marketing Campaign: Digital Projection; Best Place to Work: AV Stumpfl; Best Sales Team: Peerless-AV; Best Small Company: Active Audio/APG; The Business Growth Award: Tripleplay; The Corporate Social Responsibility Award: Epson; The R&D Award: Crestron; The Sustainability Award: Extron; Distributor of the Year: Prase Engineering. The ISE Daily would like to highlight that the following companies featured in today’s edition are no longer exhibiting at ISE 2020: • Iiyama, page 42 • Loxit, page 62 • Shanghai Listen Vision Technology Inc, page 74 Please note that some news stories featured in today’s ISE Daily were finalised before the companies’ decision to withdraw from this year’s show.
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Flexibility the key to workplace productivity Flexibility, personalisation, privacy and finding effective ways of measuring ROI should be four top priorities for every workplace investment. So argued Elisa Ronka, Siemens’ European lead for smart office, who opened up Tuesday’s Smart WorkPlace track at the Hotel Okura with her keynote vision of the top qualities needed in future commercial workspaces. Extreme flexibility shouldn’t be restricted to desk and room utilisation but needs to flow through to maintenance services like cleaning, which, she added, should be available on demand “like Netflix” rather than offered as scheduled services. To improve workforce productivity, Ronka said apps were also crucial in terms of personalising the workplace for people and getting them to treat it like architect Carlo Ratti’s so-called ‘Second Skin’. “Given that 90% of all costs in an office come from the staff within it, we really need to address the people who generate the revenue,” Ronka added. Ronka: “Smart workplaces start One simple way of improving productivity, she suggested, was using apps to with people” ensure that the temperature of the building is right for productivity. “Data from apps that track workers’ feedback on temperature in certain spaces at certain times of the day can be passed on to smart business management systems which learn and adapt to the most effective temperatures automatically.” She warned however that too much tracking can upset people.“We’re not talking about GDPR here, more a feeling that people and worker’s councils think that their privacy is being infringed and that apps are being used to track their every move. “You have to be careful not to lose the trust of your workers,” she continued. “This isn’t necessarily a tech issue, it’s a change management issue. Leaders need to foster a culture of openness – perhaps start by disclosing where people can find you.” Justifying return on investment in workplace investments can often be the toughest challenge, Ronka admitted – adding that it’s not always easy to correlate productivity with an improved workplace. However, if businesses want to attract new digital native talent an outmoded workplace could be a big turnoff. “From this perspective, we need to switch the mindset of ROI to doing the calculation on the risk of inaction – what are we losing by not changing the way we operate?” Ronka said.
Face up to video meetings GOOGLE Stand: 15-N265 As a company that prides itself on trying out its own enterprise solutions before launching them to a wider audience, Google also has a word for such an approach: ‘dog-fooding’. This strategy also applies to the internet giant’s own video-first meeting solutions, in which it has been investing for over 10 years. Google: Bringing everyone together with Hangouts Meet Tom Granese, goto-market strategist at Google, said the company is convinced of the benefits of using video in meetings in order to improve relationships with colleagues or clients. Indeed, 25,000 video-enabled meetings rooms have already been established at Google, and around 50 new rooms are being added per week. “It’s the next best thing to a face-to-face meeting, so we help our customers to do that too,” said Granese. He noted that implementing videoenabled meeting rooms can help a company’s bottom line by reducing travel costs, while also improving its environmental credentials through reduced carbon emissions. “Just because you are not in the same room does not mean you don’t have a seat at the table,” he added. “It’s been effective for us.” Google sees itself as a user-driven company that builds solutions in a way that makes it easy for people to access and learn. G Suite Meeting is a set of tools that aims to promote team collaboration and enable more productive meetings, including Hangouts Meet and Jamboard. Google also offers an interactive guide to help companies plan, design and deploy meeting rooms for their business.
Nuna Becic and Jim Schanz of Shure onstage at the IntelliMix Room launch
DSP out of the box SHURE Stand: 3-B100 Day one of ISE 2020 saw Shure holding an on-stage event to take the wraps off its IntelliMix Room software-based digital signal processing (DSP) system that aims to revolutionise the world of video conferencing. Working under the tagline ‘DSP in a .Zip’ at launch, IntelliMix Room is the first audio processing software for Windows 10 PCs optimised for Shure conferencing microphones. It means that rather than having to unbox and install multiple DSP units, users can simply download and deploy software to in-room devices within seconds, without the need for more cables, additional hardware or large AV racks. Jim Schanz, Shure’s vice president of global sales, integrated systems, told a packed Main Stage: “IntelliMix Room will provide a consistent experience from room to 4 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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room, despite the room size. IntelliMix Room will allow integrators to install more into the smaller rooms. Since it’s software-based, there will be no other box that you have to wire. It’s an application that runs on Windows 10, so it’s not anything that you need to actively open and actively manage – it’s always running on your PC.” IntelliMix Room is said to work seamlessly with popular conferencing platforms and aims to reduce echoes, eliminate background noise and deliver crystal-clear calls. In other words, as Shure claims, “the days of complex DSP hardware end with a simple download”. Mark Humrichouser, vice president of global sales at Shure, said: “A software product has been a natural progression for us and it really continues the tradition of innovation at Shure. “High-quality audio is now something an entire organisation can appreciate, and it’s also further evidence of the ongoing convergence between IT and AV in the business environment. It’s the culmination of many years of work in that space. The big difference is that software has been, traditionally, included in the hardware and today we’ve taken it out of the box and we’re offering it on its own. That’s very exciting for us.”
First lucky winner finds glittering prize Emma Kennedy from BDO LLP was the first person to find a Golden Ticket inside the Official Show Guide at ISE yesterday. Not only was she the first winner, but Kennedy was also attending the show for the first time, with the intention of researching suppliers in the experiential events market. There are more chances to find a Golden Ticket, which is sponsored by Bluesound, as each day of the show two readers of the Official Show Guide will win a special prize if they find a ticket inside their copy of the publication. Each Golden Ticket, when found, can be exchanged by the lucky winner at the Bluesound stand (5-T140) for a Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i – an all-in-one portable high-resolution wireless multi-room streaming music speaker. The Show Guide is made available to all attendees at the entrances to ISE and at dedicated distribution points. Two Golden Tickets will be inserted randomly into the Show Guides each day of the show.
Thrilled by winning a Pulse Flex 2i is first-time ISE visitor Emma Kennedy
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Integrated systems is proving a huge opportunity for pro-audio manufacturers
Pro-audio sector hails ISE A raft of pro-audio exhibitors have sung the praises of ISE as the show bids a fond farewell to the Amsterdam RAI ahead of its 2021 relocation to Barcelona While ISE has grown exponentially across the board during its stay in the Netherlands, its popularity among the pro-audio community has accelerated significantly over the past five years or so. Early iterations of the show saw the presence of audio inextricably bound to its visual counterpart, yet more recently, dedicated pro-sound companies have become part of the fabric of the event as they seek to capitalise on a buoyant AV/integrated systems market. The vast cross-section of companies from these everexpanding markets presents major opportunities to many of the pro-audio market’s key players. As Mike Blackman, managing director at Integrated Systems Events, elaborates, it’s an area of the show that has developed significantly since its inception 16 years ago. “When we started ISE, audio was our weakest area,” said Blackman, “and we made a concerted effort to say, ‘how do we
get that community to recognise that we’re going to get the right attendees here?’ And we listened to what they wanted. The pro-audio community was one of the catalysts for the move to Barcelona, because there was more and more demand to be at the show and have space here. We’re trying to create pro-audio demo rooms and more defined areas where they can present their products and solutions in the best environments.” David Claringbold, chief marketing officer at d&b audiotechnik, said of ISE’s enduring appeal: “The d&b team takes ISE as an opportunity, to both share ideas and see what’s new with others in the integration business, not just in pro audio. ISE visitors come from various segments including corporate, live events, bars, restaurants and nightclubs, theatres and performance venues, sports venues and houses of worship – all of whom we find interesting and who might find relevant audio technology solutions from d&b.
“ISE has also created a forum in which the importance of AV and IT integration is brought into clear focus. This integration is a huge factor in the evolution of the pro-audio industry.” One of ISE’s longest-serving pro-audio exhibitors is Martin Audio, and the company has seen the appeal of the show grow and grow year after year. “Martin Audio was one of the first pro-audio manufacturers to attend ISE, joining in its third year and returning ever since to witness the continued rise of the show,” said James King, director of marketing at Martin Audio. “Our original participation was very much an experiment. Installation was a growing opportunity for Martin Audio and now most audio brands have seen installation become the majority of their business. Part of ISE’s success has been a mirror of the importance of these related markets superseding live sound for many AV companies. “Permanent installation is the largest growth opportunity for any pro-audio brand and for many is already the majority of a given brand’s revenue. ISE is the key show catering for this marketplace in EMEA and its pull is now extending to Asia and even the US.” Among those making the trip from the US to exhibit at ISE 2020 is Meyer Sound – a company which views ISE as “the most important European show” for the pro-audio industry. John McMahon, SVP sales and marketing for Meyer Sound, said: “The ISE show has become a keystone event in our marketing calendar over the past several years, for a number of reasons. First, it is now the most important European show for the industry, and Europe has always been a key market for Meyer Sound. We’ve had a company subsidiary in Germany for decades and we have distributors in nearly every other market on the continent. They collaborate with us to mount a strong presence at ISE because a great majority of their most important customers will be there. “Also, ISE is increasingly becoming a global trade show for the AV installation industry, with integrators, consultants and end users from elsewhere – Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, in particular – coming to ISE because they know they can see much more here, and see it first, when compared to smaller regional shows. That’s one reason why we are now making the most of our new product debuts at ISE.” In addition to regular exhibitors, ISE has also been able to attract plenty of new and returning business to this year’s show. One example is UK loudspeaker specialist FunktionOne, which returns this year after a hiatus. David Bruml, sales director at Funktion-One, commented: “Following our decision a few years ago to take a break from the show and focus on other opportunities, ISE has clearly gone from strength to strength, and getting an appropriate location in Hall 7 has proved impossible on account of the exhibition being oversubscribed at the RAI. We welcomed the news that the show was expanding to a new, larger home in Barcelona for 2021, and were very pleased when a stand became available for the final show in Amsterdam.” He continued: “Like Amsterdam, Barcelona is a vibrant city with a special energy, which I’m sure will have a positive impact on the show. We are now looking to potentially make ISE our primary European tradeshow.”
Huddle up! Biamp acquires HRT BIAMP Stand: 3-B90 The first day of ISE 2020 saw Biamp announcing it has entered into an agreement to acquire Italian company Huddle Room Technology (HRT) SRL, adding Huddle Hub wireless USB and content sharing products to Biamp’s range of meeting room solutions. HRT’s flagship product, the Huddle Hub, allows computers and mobile devices to connect to room peripherals, including displays, speakers, microphones and cameras, without any physical connection. Once connected, users can display content, launch applications, and engage in soft codec UC meetings on their personal device. The Huddle Hub adds multi-user screen sharing, which allows several users to share content to the room display simultaneously. Meeting attendees can also request that the displayed content is broadcast back to their laptop or mobile 6 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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device, permitting them to view content locally rather than relying on the room display. Joe Andrulis, executive vice president of corporate development at Biamp, said: “We’ve announced the acquisition of HRT, which is an Italian company that was an innovator and a pioneer in wireless USB and screen-sharing technology, so that will add to our portfolio of conferencing solutions, which is very exciting for us – we see a lot of potential there.” Andrulis added: “At this ISE show, we’ve got venue solutions for nearly all the corporates, retail, hospitality and sporting venues that you can imagine. The main message this year is about solutions and the fact that we are now addressing the venues that are brand new to us – the larger ones in the hospitality and retail sectors in particular. Overall, the message is that it’s easier than ever to put together Biamp solutions which act reliably and address the needs of the customer.”
Andrulis: “Adding to our conferencing solutions is very exciting”
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Imperial College London’s Dom Pates challenged delegates to come up with their own speculative prototypes
AVIXA delegates design the Holographic Academic There aren’t many examples of how holograms are being used in higher education, so during his conference session, The Holographic Academic, senior educational technologist Dom Pates challenged conference delegates to come up with their own speculative design uses. The session was part of AVIXA’s half-day Higher Education AV Conference. The theme this year highlighted ways in which the effective application of AV tech can impact the experiences of many people. The Imperial College lecturer – whose university claimed a ‘world’s first’ two years ago when it projected life-sized 3D holographic entities onto stages from remote locations – asked conference delegates to break out into groups and discuss holographic usage in universities 10 years from now. To allow for several different perspectives, Pates gave delegates different scenarios to enable them to think of the varying logistical, technological and ethical challenges involving holograms and how they relate to teaching. One group was asked to consider the challenges of
delivering a lecture holographically with 10 minutes to spare, while another was asked how they would bring back long-dead experts from a range of academic fields. Ideas included using AI to power a plausible holographic Einstein – although how his voice would be emulated did raise further questions. Another group considered that in 10 years’ time, holographic projection would be enabled by 5G networks with lecturers and students able to access a standard holographic app on their mobile phones as a matter of course. Benefits of the technology that were considered included cost savings on travel and staff, as well as opening up access to education to a wider range of students. One group envisioned a virtual university that would give students the freedom of movement to learn when and how they wish, according to their own schedules. Concerns, however, ranged from storage considerations to holographic cheating, identity fraud and lack of actual attendance as students elect to attend class via holographic projection.
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Keeping open standards in view VUWALL Stand: 15-K250
STAGE EYE Stand: 14-E132 Gaffer tape, when used for position markers in live shows, can be confusing, unreliable and take time to remove at the end of a gig. Stage Eye’s laser positioning system, which is still in development and seeking partners, is shown only when needed and can be used specifically for each band – so that if there are several different performances, the position markers can be shown specifically for that show, and no others. Jakub Lipski, CEO of Stage Eye, said: “Once you save the set of markers, you can calibrate the device on any different stage, and the set will remain the same – dimensions, distances – and in a matter of seconds, you can have the set-up ready. The system is only around 60x60cm, but can cover the whole stage in one go, or several can be used together where the sight lines are not clear.
Every exhibition strives to capture visitors’ attention, and interactive blockbusters are the highlight of next.space’s stand in Hall 14 this year. Company founder Alexander Lavrov told the ISE Daily that clients like to combine modern technologies with museum content and ideas, creating games, VR apps and 3D reconstructions, and even attracting virtual visitors worldwide to the museum and converting them to real visitors. Alexander Lavrov, founder of next.space, An iPad on the stand says his products offer an “immersive wow experience” to museums instantly displays a guide, in text, video or even game form, to what the camera is looking at. “Other on-site interactive installations make a new immersive wow experience, and enable them to help visitors dive deeper into the museum,” Lavrov said. One example being shown on the stand is a mobile game for the Museum of Arms in Moscow, which allows users to interact with firearms and see how they work, including what happens when each weapon is fired. With more than 2 million users worldwide, the exhibition is able to reach far beyond the walls of the physical museum. The company is set to move its headquarters to Rotterdam to be closer to its European clients and partners. However, most team members are located in eastern Europe and Russia, which has enabled the company to offer “middle rates per hour combined with top-notch quality”. “The key priority for the team is responsibility for our clients and real long-term partnerships with them,” Lavrov explained.
Jakub Lipski, CEO of Stage Eye with new business manager Aleksandra Dyba, in front of the laser positioning system
“A similar system was used for Eurovision but used a huge amount of resources and required a few days to program, which meant it was too expensive to use and never repeated. Our system is quick and easy to set up and, most importantly, cost-effective.”
Videowall control system specialist VuWall is showcasing a broader range of VuStream encoders and decoders in Hall 15 this week, supporting H.264 and SDVoE standards. Anna Kozel, director of marketing, VuWall, noted a growing level of frustration over the use of proprietary technology that ties companies to certain vendors. According to Kozel, VuStream appliances co-exist with other brands on the same network, so that every device in the system can be centrally managed by VuWall’s TRx centralised multi-videowall management platform. VuWall, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary at ISE 2020, is also placing a strong focus on security amid the growing trend for AV and IT convergence. For example, it is showcasing new functionality for VuWall2, the control software for the VuScape videowall controller, with automation enhancements including a new carousel for IP streams; colour detection; TLS security; VMS plug-ins; and full KVM support of IP sources.
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Kasper Dürr Henriksen is set to take home an OC818 from Austrian Audio
The first lucky winner of Austrian Audio’s OC818 professional large diaphragm microphone is Kasper Dürr Henriksen from Dürr Productions in Denmark. Attendees are being asked to share on social media the three songs that remind them most of ISE. Henriksen was chosen as the first winner by the ISE team after opting for Queen’s I Want it All, Come Together by the The Beatles and A Whole New World from Disney’s Aladdin. The OC818 is suited for use in studio, broadcast and live environments. There are several key features including multiple polar patterns, dual outputs for recording each diaphragm separately and a handmade ceramic capsule. Thaks to its high sensitivity, low self-noise and ability to handle everything from a whisper to extreme SPL There’s one more microphone to be won this week. To be in with a chance of winning, share your thoughts using the hashtags #ISE2020competition #Top3Tunes. The final winner will be announced in Friday’s ISE Daily. They will be contacted and asked to come to ISE Daily office in Room F101 (near Hall 8, entrance F) to receive their professionalgrade prize.
The future is bright for the global digital signage industry NAVORI Stand: 8-E212 A new innovation for BrightSign digital signage media players has been announced in Hall 8, courtesy of a company that designs enterprise software applications for a wide variety of hardware platforms. Navori’s QL Player is designed for BrightSign’s 4K and HD digital signage media players, leveraging Navori’s proprietary software and operating system on a commonly available SD card. The software is available for new shipments or as a field upgrade for systems available since 2016, which Navori says will be bringing innovations for player synchronisation, dynamic data feeds and conditional triggering to digital signage networks. Jerome Moeri, CEO, Navori Labs, said: “BrightSign enjoys one of the largest installed bases of digital signage media players worldwide, and this software offers a plug-andInnovations ahead: CEO Jerome Moeri on the Navori Labs stand play solution for BrightSign customers that want to bring the power of QL software to their networks.” The company claims the QL Player offers several advantages over competitive digital signage player software, including the ability to synchronise content on multiple players and platforms. Acccording to Moeri, BrightSign users can now easily add their media players to an existing network of SoC displays, Android players and PCs, and leverage Navori’s proprietary graphics engine to render all media, including very high-resolution content, across one or more displays, videowalls, tablets or mobile devices “without quality limitations”.
A Pro-Ribbon immersive experience ALCONS AUDIO Stand: 6-K160 The final edition of ISE at RAI Amsterdam sees the return of Alcons Audio’s awardwinning Pro-Ribbon immersive experience. In a purpose-built sound room on the showfloor, visitors can experience what Alcons Audio describes as ‘the unsurpassed clarity, intelligibility and unusually high dynamic range’ of its Pro-Ribbon technology. The Pro-Ribbon immersive experience features all-digital, lossless signal distribution from source to amplification, in an 11x8 surround configuration. The system will feature LCR channels of three pro-ribbon CRMS mkII cinema reference monitor systems. Six CRMSC-LFE18 screen subwoofers will be complemented by eight CRMSC-SRHV90 and eight wide-dispersion CRMSC-SRHV120 compact horizontal/ vertical reference systems. Pauline Oritz Y Pino (left) and Tom Back (right) “Alcons Audio is quickly becoming the go-to solution for high-end immersive applications and the Pro-Ribbon immersive experience gives attendees an opportunity to experience the difference for themselves,” commented Tom Back, managing director at Alcons Audio. “Stop by the booth and find out what the Pro-Ribbon buzz is all about!” Partnering with Alcons Audio are Sony for projection, Storm Audio for processing, ShowTex for acoustics and DreamScreen for screen technology. Furthermore, the new Envy Pro video processor from madVR Labs will make its debut in the Pro-Ribbon immersive experience.
Machine learning for broadcast and AV offers new intelligence XILINX Stand: 15-D240 Attendees interested in learning more about machine learning (ML) and how it can be applied in the AV world should make their way to the Xilinx stand in Hall 15. Here, the ‘machine learning zone’ shows how the techniques can be applied for different use cases such as facial recognition for digital signage. Rob Green, senior manager, professional AV and broadcast, said the hype around ML and artificial intelligence is on the wane, with a greater focus being placed on actually making money. Indeed, generating more revenue, saving costs and interoperability are the three main areas of focus for Xilinx at ISE. On display are a range of new ML capabilities for Xilinx 10 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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devices targeted at the professional AV and broadcast markets, including region-of-interest encoding, intelligent digital signage, automatic object tracking, window cropping and speech recognition. Xilinx is also launching what it claims to be the industry’s “first programmable HDMI 2.1 implementation” on its 7mm Versal devices, built on the adaptive compute acceleration platform (ACAP). HDMI 2.1 support on Versal ACAP is said to allow customers to transmit, receive and process up to 8K of ultra-high-definition (UHD) video. For Green, other key focus areas at the show include AV over IP – “everyone is interested in that”, he said – and open standards, reflecting a move away from proprietary technologies, which he claims are increasingly unpopular with customers.
Rob Green: Showcasing new ML capabilities for Xilinx devices
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News A clear and transparent approach to LED LEDLIVE Stand: 8-N410 Polish company LEDLive is highlighting its new transparent LedLIGHT P1.9x3.8 display at its stand at ISE. LedLIGHT has an innovative approach in its construction of screen and image. The advantage of this technology is the ability to use transparency of up to 70%. The display does not obscure anything that is located behind it, meaning a 3D effect can also be achieved, dependent on the content. The company claims the display is light and aesthetic with the potential to create a variety of shapes. Allowing for up to a 160° wide viewing angle and with high brightness of up to 6,500cd/sqm noise free, the display comes in any colour of cabinet required and features fast and easy installation. With a focus on applications such as glass elevations, glass lifts, shopping centres, exhibition stands, shop expositions and events, the product is available in flat, curved indoor and indoor/outdoor models. This product in variant models is being showcased on the LEDLive stand. The LedLIGHT grabs attention in Hall 8
Petro Shimonishi, director of global marketing, URC, with one of the Total Control touchscreens
Serving both masters URC Stand: 1-N15 Two-way integration of Total Control touchscreen with Symetrix is just one of the additions URC (Universal Remote Control) is bringing to ISE 2020. The module allows commercial facilities managers using any URC Total Control touchscreen or the Total Control smartphone application to control independent channels or zones of audio routed through compatible Symetrix DSP models. Petro Shimonishi, director of global marketing, URC, said: “The whole point is to make technology more easy to use and not intimidating and have people have fun with it.” The smart automation and control specialist has also announced integration with coffee machines enabled with Home Connect to enhance people’s morning routines. Compatible coffee machines are available from Bosch,
Revolutionising audio with complete solutions ASHLY AUDIO Stand: 3-C100 The latest range of Ashly Audio products – the AW Series of onwall speakers, the IS Series dual-impedance column speakers and the SP subwoofer – are on display in Hall 3 throughout ISE. The AW Series speakers are designed to take full advantage of Protēa and AquaControl DSP and have a ‘unique’ DOC crossover that reduces the off-axis deviation in sound pressure levels to less than 9dB. This provides a wider ‘sweet spot’ for audio and allows for robust bass, crisp treble and an accurate mid-range. The AW speakers are also IP-rated, so they can be used indoors Larson: “We announced a commitment to revolutionise what or outdoors. Ashly had been” Noel Larson, vice president of marketing and business development at Ashly Audio, said: “About a year ago, we announced a commitment to do 60 new products in 24 months to revolutionise what Ashly had been for 45 years. In our vertical markets – restaurants, retail, hospitality and houses of worship – we want to offer complete solutions. One of the big missing pieces were speakers dedicated for that market. Here, we have the full, workable [speaker] units – seven new speakers – and all-new software for the amps that process those speakers as well. It gives us an opportunity to bring something that we think is unique to the market.” Larson added: “The AW speakers are unique as most of those [style of speakers] on the market have a very tight sweet spot, which is great for engineering work in a studio, with one person listening, but that’s not great in a restaurant where you want everybody to hear what’s going on. Some of the work we’ve done is about widening the sweet spot of those speakers and really attacking intelligibility.” 12 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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Thermador, Siemens, Neff and Gagganeau brands. Also debuting at ISE, German-language support has been added to URC’s TRC-1480 whole-house remote with voice control. The TRC-1480 is the latest addition to URC’s Total Control smart automation and control system, and features push-to-talk voice control, a 2.4in touchscreen LCD for display of two-way metadata, hard buttons and an ergonomic design. The new TRC-1480, suitable for residential and commercial applications, provides full control of URC’s Total Control 2.0 system, including control of televisions, cable and satellite boxes, AV components, music systems, lighting systems, security cameras, door locks, thermostats and motorised shades. On the company’s OEM side, Shimonishi said: “We’re working with anybody that wants to work with us.” Asked about combining ease of use and functionality, she added: “The residential guys, a lot of them want to get in, get out and get paid, and for that we have a programming tool called Accelerator, but we thought this tool is probably not going to be able to serve both masters, so we added another tool called Flex, and you can pretty much do whatever you want. And that’s how we’ve achieved both.”
Outdoors in the Smart City FIDA S.R.L Stand: 8-G255 New Fida products and solutions for the indoor and outdoor market are in Hall 8. This year the company is announcing its latest indoor line in the shape of Varyo, a stylish high-brightness monitor for window store applications that is configurable in a variety of different installations. Also showcased on stand is a flexible solution to create a digital retail shelf. The new Digital Smart Rack (DSR) solution features high brightness and synchronised stretched LCD monitors. In addition, the new Wave line 75in kiosk with 700-nits LCD is on stand. This product is focused on advertising applications in malls, airports and railway stations. Visitors to the Fida stand will also be able to see a variety of outdoor solutions. In addition, the Smart City Outdoor Totem with interactive devices features an EV charging station.
The Smart City Outdoor Totem from Fida is just one of many new products on the stand
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News Demo debut for 8K Multiviewer APANTAC Stand: 10-S120 Just a few days after it was announced, Apantac is publicly showcasing its MiniDE-4-QUHD 8K multiviewer at ISE 2020. The MiniDE-4-QUHD accepts four HDMI 2.0 inputs and four HDMI 2.0 outputs up to 4K@60 and performs in either Multiviewer mode or Video Wall Processor mode. When the unit is in Multiviewer mode, users can feed a quad UHD (four 4K inputs) 8K monitor or a 2x2 4K monitor stack. The The MiniDE-4-QUHD 8K multiviewer position, size and aspect ratio from Apantac of the source windows are adjustable by the user. When in Video Wall Processor mode, the MiniDE-4-QUHD drives four 4K monitors and displays the source signal feeding one of the four inputs in various layouts and arrangements: horizontal 1x4, 1x3, 1x2; or vertical 4x1, 3x1, 2x1, in landscape or portrait mode. Apantac’s latest 8K Multiviewer has a 7680x4320 output resolution and is aimed at high-end graphic workstations and multiviewer applications. Visitors to the Apantac stand at ISE will be the first to see the MiniDE-4-QUHD being demoed.
Game on for end-to-end AV PANASONIC Stand: 1-H20 Panasonic has opened the first day of ISE with a raft of product announcements, including additions to its projector line-up. Hartmut Kulessa, European marketing manager at Panasonic Business, used the event to introduce a new range of 3-chip DLP Solid Shine laser projectors which offer 30,000-lumen projections at up to 4K resolution. The PT-RQ35K (4K) and PT- RZ34K (WUXGA) combine high brightness and improved colour with a light and compact design for faster and easier projector installation for live events in stadiums and theatres, and for projection mapping onto various surfaces. Hartmut Kulessa, European marketing manager at Panasonic Business, in front of the company’s dedicated esports arena Kulessa also said the company was expanding its 1-chip DLP laser projector line-up with the PT-RZ790 Series for museums projector series, comprising six PT-LB426 Series portable and exhibition spaces, as well as the PT-FRZ60 Series for and four PT-TW381R Series short-throw LCD projector high-school and university classrooms. Both projector models. The new series update existing lines with higher series are built around a Solid Shine laser with DLP imaging contrast images and wider connectivity options and are due to produce high-quality images at WUXGA resolution from to ship in April 2020. a compact design. The Quartet Colour Harmoniser expands Panasonic has also created its own esports arena where colour-gamut by adjusting wheel timing and colour-filter attendees are being invited to compete in real-time. The parameters for more accurate white balance and colour arena combines Panasonic’s latest live entertainment and expression. industry innovations, such as the company’s 8K ROI camera Also unveiled by Kulessa were two cost-efficient LCD and 4K switcher.
Video collaboration tools open up meeting options TRUECONF Stand: 13-D150 One of the highlights on the TrueConf stand is a plugand-play video conferencing endpoint, known as TrueConf Group, which visitors can test live throughout ISE 2020. The TrueConf team is also showcasing its self-hosted and secure video collaboration platform for Linux and has announced a fresh Android TV meeting room solution. TrueConf Group is a video collaboration platform with built-in MCU that is said to deliver ‘high-quality video and premium audio clarity’. It fits into TrueConf’s existing ecosystem and is fully compatible with TrueConf Odintsov: “Smart TV video conferencing is the new black for enterprises” video collaboration solutions, giving customers the flexibility to run video meetings with up to 250 participants, set up integration with Active Directory and more. The TrueConf Server for Linux is an enterprise platform aimed at guaranteeing that secure, reliable corporate communication is easy to deploy, scale and integrate with LDAP, corporate PBX or conference room systems. TrueConf has also announced a conference room solution for Smart TVs at ISE. Dmitry Odintsov, CEO, TrueConf, said: “We believe that Smart TV video conferencing is evolving at a rapid rate and is going to be ‘the new black’ for enterprises quite soon. At ISE 2020 we are showcasing our new meeting room solution for Smart TVs, which is going to revolutionise the way teams collaborate.” 14 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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Azlab invests in SmartBricks AZLAB Stand: 14-K110 “It’s becoming clear that there are many environments in which traditional, rectangular displays no longer capture attention like they once did – and if they’re not capturing attention, they’re not doing what they’re supposed to,” said Johnson Hsu, director, product management division at Azlab, as his company announced that it has ordered a quantity of Calibre’s SmartBrick LED Displays. Azlab develops software for vertical markets, including control systems, digital signage and image processing. “Since LED is the trend, what’s needed are new display formats – formats that stand out in a crowded store or street – and that’s where we see a real opportunity with LED technology and, in particular, with Calibre’s SmartBrick system. At ISE, we’re showing what we believe is the future of digital signage,” Kazunobu added. Available in 300x56.25mm and in silver or black, Calibre SmartBrick displays feature 1.25mm pixel pitch LED technology. They can be interlocked up to 180cm in length to create almost any size or shape of installation. On the MediaScreen stand (15-R295), Calibre is also demonstrating the HQPro1000, which delivers seamless switching as well as support for multiple sources and layers, and up to four programme outputs plus a confidence monitor output.
L-R: Honami Nakahara, sales manager, sales division, Azlab; Richard Smith, product marketing manager, Calibre UK; and Johnson Hsu, director, product management division, Azlab
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News A wise choice for demanding applications CLF LIGHTING Stand: 7-Z180 On show from CLF Lighting is Odin, a zoom par that combines LED technology, excellent light quality and a sturdy outdoor housing. Designed for demanding applications it comes with an optical system which ensures even light and colour projection. The fixture features a fast and accurate zoom function which ranges from 11° to 50°. The IP65 rating makes it suitable for indoor The IP65 rating and outdoor usage. makes Odin suitable The RGB+Lime LED engine generates for indoor and a rich colour set, from vivid and saturated outdoor use colours to subtle pastels. Adding lime fills the gaps between red, green and blue, and enhances the colour spectrum of the fixture. It also adds beautiful white tones to the feature set, says the company, while high-performance LEDs deliver high CRI and R9 values. Packed in a signature CLF housing, Odin combines convection cooling with an ultra-quiet intelligent fan. The fixture can be aimed easily by using the one-button test function. It can also be configured for exhibition applications via the definable user modes. CLF Lighting claims it is the ultimate workhorse for applications where superior lighting quality is required.
Ping-pong with a digital signage twist OMMA Stand: 8-E478 Introducing IoT connectivity in digital signage screens at ISE this year, OMMA has been developing a vertical retrothemed ping-pong game with a digital signage twist. Playable on stand, the tennis game showcases the company’s synchronisation capability between different screens. Offering additional promotional signage within the game and utilising LG’s operating system, OMMA offers an instantly editable solution and is currently used primarily for cinema application. The company is also showcasing customisable menuboards for QSR vertical options. The Wheel of Beers Going retro with ping-pong digital signage digital signage game that is available for stand visitors to play can be operated by mobile device runs both screens and in-store audio networks ensures the via a QR code. With the visuals created by content partner customer can see and hear the digital signage. Puul, the solution can also be synchronised with audio via a OMMA is emphasising its OS- and vendor-agnostic approach collaboration with SMG. with screens from vendors such as Philips, LG and Samsung. The SMG and OMMA collaboration is also demonstrated The company also has an official presence at the Philips stand on stand. A 360º immersive visual and audio solution that (10-H170,10-K170) presenting OMMA Sign software.
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At Legrand’s stand, its brands including Luxul, Nuvo and Middle Atlantic are highlighting how they can create integrated experiences. Product marketing manager Patrick Kitteridge and Legrand president Scott Gill explained to the ISE Daily that the hero product of the Middle Atlantic offering is the company’s first power product for Europe. The Middle Atlantic DC Power Distribution Unit allows customers to avoid using the power transformers that come with devices, but can instead hardwire devices direct to the distribution point. Elsewhere on the stand, Luxul claims to bring guaranteed network performance to ISE, with a demonstration of its Epic 3 dual-band wireless AC3100 (XWR-3150) Gigabit router, while indoor wireless AP systems include the Apex line of access points. Audio solutions on display at ISE include Nuvo’s rackmount
Connecting people SENNHEISER Stand: 2-B50
L-R: Portfolio manager Jens Werner with MobileConnect; and product manager Kai Tossing with SpeechLine
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Legrand president Scott Gill in front of the company’s first power product for Europe
Professional Series Players, which deliver dynamic, highfidelity sound to three listening zones, provide built-in access to a variety of music options and can be easily integrated into automation systems. For shading, QMotion is displaying its Qbasic+ window blind, which can be upgraded from manual to motorised in minutes without needing to change fabrics or reinstall brackets.
Audio systems for an entire university campus or company premises are on the Sennheiser stand this year, with the company showing how easily audio can be deployed, integrated, controlled and maintained. Head of product management Kai Tossing told the ISE Daily that Sennheiser’s SpeechLine Digital Wireless microphone system is now expanded by a multichannel receiver. “The wireless microphone system now comes in a square box more familiar to IT professionals, making installation easier and quicker,” he explained. Also on demonstration is the latest generation of the company’s MobileConnect assistive listening system, which aims to provide students with a fully inclusive and individually adaptable listening experience. Ron Holtdijk, director of business communications at Sennheiser, added: “We see the integration of technologies and inclusion of people as being crucial goals that inspire our focus. Our microphone and streaming solutions help our customers achieve these objectives, covering all audio and communication requirements on campus, whether it’s for lecture halls, smaller seminar rooms or even conference rooms.”
The Net Chaser Ethernet speed certifier and network tester by Platinum Tools is being shown on the company’s stand this year. To certify Ethernet speed performance of cable runs, the Net Chaser conducts Bit Error Rate (BER) tests by sending data packets down specified cable runs at defined data rates to check for errors at the maximum throughput of the link. The Net Chaser reports on signal quality that can impact high-speed data transmission by measuring signal-to-noise ratio. Skew measurements report on the signal time delay between pairs that can impact Gigabit data transmission. The unit also provides continuity testing that detects opens, shorts, incorrect wiring, split pairs, reversals and high-resistance faults while accurately measuring distance to faults and total cable length. John Phillips, product manager at Platinum Tools, said: “Made in the US, the Tester offers a complete solution to test and speed certify the data-carrying capabilities of Ethernet network cables up to 1Gbps by testing for noise in the network, detecting faults in the cable wiring, and ensuring that cables are able to support the speed capabilities of active equipment. The Net Chaser’s advanced discovery gives the clearest vision of network layout and interfaces between active components such as servers, switches and routers.”
The Net Chaser Ethernet is on show in Hall 14
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Today’s Main Stage sessions The ISE Main Stage – sponsored by Shure – is the setting for a full programme of thought leadership sessions throughout the four days of the show, produced by content partners ISE, AVIXA, CEDIA and AV Magazine. Sessions will address technology and business trends, best practice in key verticals, and topics around people management, training and diversity. All sessions are free to attend, and no advance booking is required. The ISE Main Stage is located in Hall 14 (Stand 14-B190) 10:30-11:30 The Experience Revolution - Expert panel discussion on how content and experience change everything in a brand activated world! presented by: AVIXA speaker: Jeff Day, North of 10 Advisors Join us for an energising panel discussion focused on how the experience era is challenging all previous norms for brand activation and content impact. We will dive into the creative utilisation of technology to influence and amplify audience engagement, and then move into how agencies, experience designers and integration firms can successfully participate in this exciting trend. “We are at a fascinating digital crossroads in brand marketing and communications,” says Jeff Day, North of 10 Advisors. “In my estimation, it is as transformational today as it was to a business’s ability to make the internet jump not so many years ago. As customers, we demand much more engaging and immersive experiences to increase and solidify our brand affinities. And, certainly, we vote in our recognition of these brand-activated experiences through our participation and, ultimately, spend patterns every day. “Brands that understand the wonderment and meaningful playfulness behind these phenomena are succeeding at a faster rate than those that do not. More importantly, the role that the audiovisual industry plays in delivering these experiences – from content creators to tech manufacturers – offers inspirational insight and a long-range view of a future business opportunity. “Our session highlights, from a content creator and event production point a view, the experience revolution that is driving strategy and spending across permanent and semi-permanent venues. I’m excited to be joined by a panel of expert, technologysavvy experience all-stars who will explore new demands and how they are addressing them. Join us for a stimulating exchange exploring the implications of the brand experience revolution.” 11:30-12:00 Find out how Voice Lift Technology Makes Meetings Feel Like There’s no Technology at all presented by: Shure speaker: Andrew Francis, Shure UK A voice lift system amplifies the voices of people in one part of the room just enough so that people in other parts of the room can hear them clearly. Unlike a conventional sound reinforcement system, voice lift bolsters only those frequency ranges that are most critical for intelligibility, and only enough to restore the loss caused by the distance between the farthest talker and listener in the room. The effect is so subtle that many users don’t even realise there is a sound system until it is turned off. However, the implementation of voice lift in an AV conference system or meeting room environment can be complex. Visitors to this session will learn the basics of voice lift systems and best practices to get the best results.
12:00-12:30 Human Centric Design presented by: CEDIA speakers: Peter Aylett, Archimedia; Rich Green, Rich Green Design
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anthropologists and experience designers. Archimedia’s Peter Aylett explains: “How can we reimagine the role of a technology integrator in the life of a family? It’s so much more than AV, networking, lighting and control. To do this, we need to understand the fabric of a family and how to serve their needs best. We need to be incredibly creative with all the resources available to us, and get out of our tried and tested traps to apply design in order to meet the needs of the families who are our customers.”
ourselves and encouraging the mapping of the 3D world to be more democratic rather than allowing it to be led by major technology companies. “What I want delegates to take away is that there is still time to decide what this technology is going to be used for and how, and if they get on board that journey now and start to use VR and AR inside their companies or on their projects, and start to make requirements on design, can we design the future of technology, the future of the internet, in a better way than we’ve done so far?”
12:30-13:00 Home Theatre Design presented by: CEDIA speakers: Nic Black, The Pyramid Group; James Ratcliffe, Homeplay; Christopher Mullins, Sony Professional Solutions Europe Nic Black
Join us for a deep dive into what it takes to make an award-winning, reference-grade dedicated home cinema with the best in the business. From the client discovery process through to the build and into final calibration, this one will cover it all.
14:00-14:30 Future of the Built Environment: Smart buildings presented by: ISE speaker: Bob Snyder, Smart Building Conference Based on news fresh from ISE’s own Smart Building Conference (SBC), the content chair of SBC brings together a panel of industry experts to discuss the latest trends in the smart building and smart workplace. Proptech, DC-powered buildings, the future of the workplace, the battle for inbuilding wireless... It’s a new world out there.
13:30-14:00 Surrounded! How virtual reality is the future of experiential and discovery presented by: ISE speaker: Alexandra Hussenot, Immersionn This talk guides delegates through the current state of immersive technologies focusing on VR, the history, opportunities and the pitfalls. Learn what we can do with virtual reality today, where it is best applied and where it will be headed tomorrow. Particular attention will be paid to 5G and shared immersive experiences. Alexandra Hussenot says: “A lot of people have heard a lot about VR and AR and they’re not sure it’s ever really going to take off. I want to explain that there has been hype but we’re out of that now into the so-called enlightenment phase where the applications and VR – the hardware and the software – are getting much more rational and much more market focused. I’ll also talk about the pitfalls of the technology – including the isolation that people are experiencing and privacy concerns – and how we can address those through educating
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14:30-15:30 Panel Debate: Best practice in visitor attractions presented by: AV Magazine speakers: Graham Wickman, 767 AV Consultants; David Willrich, DJW; Leander Werbrouck, Barco; Peter Cliff, Holovis
In this panel debate, experts in their field will explore the best approaches to content creation, effective storytelling, technology evaluation and integration in visitor attractions, from theme parks through to museums. As panellist Peter Cliff, creative director at Holovis, explains: “Guests are getting harder to impress and attraction industry designers are continually looking for ways to raise the experience bar, deliver frictionless encounters and immerse audiences into sensational new worlds, while keeping the technology invisible. “One of the secrets of next-generation experiences is true multisensory immersion. In the past, experiences have For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
ProfessionalDevelopment been guilty of focusing on immersive visuals and neglecting the impact of surround audio, integrated motion, perfectly placed SFX, intuitive interactivity and real-time media to deliver personalised adventures in mass entertainment environments. “In this session, I’ll be looking to address some of these challenges by sharing insights into the ways in which we are disrupting the sector, from content creation to non-linear storytelling and exploring the role of technology, from the impact of emerging platforms including AR, VR and MR and the new role of AV. “By bringing this highly esteemed panel together and connecting them with an audience of manufacturers, integrators, designers and sector specialists, I’d like to get across that attraction design is not an isolated experience. Technology is the tool that tells the story and integrates with scenic and theming, ride systems and live actors, so all parties need to be connected throughout to create experiences that bring real magic to the guests.” 15:30-17:30 AVIXA Women’s Council Event presented by: AVIXA speakers: Sarah Joyce, AVIXA; Àngels Chacón, Government of Catalonia; Carys Green, Pioneer Group (UK) and WAVE; Emma Bigg, Octavius RE; Sarah Joyce Nancy Knowlton, Nureva; Joseph Valerio, AVIXA Foundation; Dan Lee, Hewshott International; Caroline Carter, Imperial College London; Laurie Englert, Legrand AV With an opening address by Sarah Joyce, AVIXA chief global officer, and a keynote from the Hon Mrs Àngels Chacón, Minister of Business & Knowledge in the Catalan Government,
the event will provide plenty of discussion points for inspiring, supporting and empowering women who work in the technology and AV industries. Chacón has much experience and enthusiasm to share: “Companies have amazing potential to transform society at all levels: unquestionably, we must
create new female role models. That is why it is so important to have areas where female talent is shown, such as the one promoted with the AVIXA Women’s Council event.” The opening address and keynote will be followed by a panel discussion and a chance to network with colleagues.
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Discover the new era of digital signage at DSS If converting posters to screens was Digital Signage 1.0, and focusing on the importance of content was Digital Signage 2.0, then we are now in the era of Digital Signage 3.0. With its theme of ‘The Future of Digital Signage – Technology, Platforms and Solutions’, the Digital Signage Summit ISE 2020 will explore what that means to the customer journey and omnichannel engagement, how personal, individual consumer experiences can be created and leveraged, and the challenges and opportunities it represents. It will look at the role of content management systems in a digital experience platform (DXP) world, and investigate the role that increasing integration with backend systems such as ERP and CRM will play.
This year’s DSS ISE will also focus – among other topics – on ‘Sustainable, Green Signage’ and ‘Fireresistant Installation in Public Spaces’. “Corporate customers as well as digital signage users (consumers and employees alike) care increasingly about power consumption, energy management and lifecycle management – especially in Europe,” said Florian Rotberg, chairman of the DSS series and managing director of digital signage consultancy invidis. “DSS ISE will discuss approaches to more sustainable AV, energy-saving operations and reuse of existing hardware. Even though many corporates are still reluctant to spend additional budgets on sustainability, we see a change of mindset in the past months. DSS ISE remains the thought-leader event for the global digital signage industry.” NEC is Signage Solutions Partner for the event, while Bose is Audio Partner.
Digital Signage Summit ISE takes place today from 09:00-13:00 at the Hotel Okura. For more information and to book, visit https://digitalsignagesummit.org/ise
How to utilise data across the enterprise The AVIXA Enterprise AV Conference at ISE 2020 will highlight the growing availability of data and the opportunity that data analytics provides to enable better business strategies and workspace/system design. Conference delegates will hear examples of how analysing business interactions through email, IM, collaboration tools and in the meeting room itself can be used to determine better workspace design, system design and ultimately provide more efficient and user-centric work and meeting spaces. Produced by AVIXA in partnership with the AV User Group, the conference will provide an opportunity for AV end users to discuss reallife projects and take a deep dive into how to bring real value to the customer experience. Sessions include ‘Using Actionable Intelligence to Deliver ROI’, during which Jonathan Mangnall, director U-Topia technologies at Utelogy, will share details of how a global software company was able to use management and monitoring of its 2,000-room enterprise to measure and make more informed decisions about its real estate and collaboration technology. In addition, Jeremy Elsesser, president of L3AV, will consider a sample analytics report, highlighting how it can be used to make smarter system design decisions, more effectively deploy meeting spaces across campuses and improve the overall user experience. Attendees will come away with an understanding of the importance of data and data analytics within AV, as well as learning how it can help their and/or their clients’ business strategies and provide greater workspace and meeting efficiencies. The conference will behosted by Owen Ellis, chairman of the AV User Group. The AVIXA Enterprise AV Conference takes place today from 13:0017:00 in Room E102 at the RAI. For more information and to book, visit www.iseurope.org/show-event/avixa-enterprise-av-conference
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Explore the cinema of the future at DCS The Digital Cinema Summit (DCS), presented by ISE in conjunction with Digital Cinema Report, returns to ISE 2020 to explore how advances in digital cinema technology are transforming not just how movie theatres around the world operate but the kinds of content they can offer to their customers. Top digital cinema technology experts from around the world will discuss those changes and the new developments on the horizon. Attendees can expect to learn about whether movies still take centre stage at the cineplex, as moviegoing today can also feature online gaming, food and drink, bowling, karaoke and seats that could grace an amusement park. In this environment, what place, if any, do serious feature films have? Streaming and its impact on movie theatres is also on the agenda. There was an effort last year to bring at least 30% EU-originated content to Netflix and Amazon. Here, delegates will learn about the status of that effort and how it will affect filmmakers and cinemas in Europe, as well as discussing how theatre owners should respond to such industry shifts. “The motion picture exhibition transition from film to digital technology is now in its third decade – this is a period of dramatic experimentation,” said conference moderator and editor and publisher of Digital Cinema Report, Nick Dager. “Movie theatres are beginning to reinvent themselves and look at ways to differentiate their businesses to attract new audiences with entertainment options beyond traditional movies. The Digital Cinema Summit will explore some of the more exciting options and consider what they mean for the future.” DCS is supported by Signage Solutions Partner NEC and Audio Partner Bose. Digital Cinema Summit ISE takes place today from 14:00-18:00 at the Hotel Okura. For more information and to book, visit https://digitalcinemasummit.org For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
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DSS to explore signage industry challenges The growing complexity and sophistication of the world’s digital signage industry will be a key focus at today’s Digital Signage Summit. David Woods finds out more from invidis consulting managing director Florian Rotberg Discussion at today’s Digital Signage that really makes a big difference in terms of Summit ISE (DSS) will be driven by two finance when integrators don’t get paid until significant trends in signage: technological the end of the install by their clients,” Rotberg change and the increasing amount of mergers reveals. and acquisitions activity as the industry “And bigger customers are increasingly continues to evolve. expecting integrators to work on a European As digital signage expert and summit Hotel Okura, Grand Ballroom or global scale, which is a big challenge for organiser Florian Rotberg explains: “Both companies which are essentially national.” 09:00-13:00 technology and customer demand is driving That’s one reason that this fast-changing this M&A activity. From a technological point of view, the industry has now begun to attract the attention of new shift from LCD to higher quality and more versatile LED players who are sitting up and taking notice of the displays has presented the industry with a big challenge; in a potential of the market, recently predicted to grow by 5.4% nutshell it has made digital signage a more complicated and expensive business.” ‘The development of the Digital With LCD, life was more straightforward. “It was basically all about getting digital signage systems out of Experience Platform (DXP) has changed the box and putting them on the wall,” explains Rotberg, everything and will be a big talking point MD of specialist signage consultancy, invidis. “But planning, building and integrating LED systems needs a at DSS ISE’ totally different skillset. That’s because LED displays are much more expensive than LCD, plus they are not the finished product but modules requiring the creation of new annually with a value of $8.9 billion; new players such as digital interfaces.” IT integrators, professional service organisations such as The question is, are the digital signage integrators which Deloitte or Accenture and tech giants such as Microsoft and have historically provided solutions best placed to implement Google. the higher end and more complex signage solutions of the “These big guys had ignored the market when it was just a future? Perhaps not. All the evidence suggests that the few nerds installing screens but now the development of the smaller players need to grow fast and form partnerships if Digital Experience Platform (DXP) has changed everything they are to survive and continue to compete. and will be a big talking point at DSS ISE,” insists Rotberg. “Projects that might have been worth hundreds of DXPs enable companies to move away from the prethousands of euros are now worth a couple of million and packaged approach and build their own, more flexible and For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
integrated systems capable of serving a range of digital touchpoints from the web and mobile to connected devices. “Digital signage has always been about providing the best content to screens; from digital posters to digital signage suites, the screen has always been the centre of it. But DXPs have a completely different approach; for them, data is the centre of things. It’s a seamless user experience capable of providing the same look and feel regardless of what platform the content is delivered on.” With this increasingly data-centric approach, signage is now attracting companies with a big reputation for data management, such as Microsoft and Google, says Rotberg. “At the end of the day everything is moving towards ‘platform thinking’. It’s about who owns the customer, so we will see the big data companies such as Google and Microsoft moving into the DXP space and the systems integrators moving from having direct access to customers to the second tier, supplying their solutions to the big guys.” Rotberg adds that the summit will cover much more than highlighting the latest DXP thinking. Other topics will include best practice case studies, panel discussions, a market update with new numbers for the industry, plus a technology showcase of the latest in LED displays and digital projection. “Digital signage is increasingly also about the development of the back-end management systems needed to provide the connectivity and manage the data for the whole ecosystem, which really complement the core digital signage solutions.” Digital Signage Summit ISE, supported by Signage Solutions Partner NEC and Audio Partner Bose, takes place today at 09:00-13:00 at the Hotel Okura Wednesday 12 February ISE Daily 2020 21
Thursday 13 February
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Bring projects to life with professional design
Create the ultimate guest experience
CEDIA has collaborated with the British Institute of Interior Design and Dutch architectural and interior design bodies for the CEDIA Design & Build conference, which promises to provide attendees with a wider understanding of what technology is available to their clients, the process of working with an integrator, and how to use technology to bring projects to life, without compromising on design. Brand new for ISE 2020, the conference will take a look at numerous aspects of the home technology industry, exploring the ways in which professional design and installation can lead to sophisticated aesthetics and lifestyle benefits. Sponsored by Control4 and supported by Audio Partner Bose, CEDIA Design & Build is targeted at architects, interior designers and other design and build professionals in the residential space. Sessions will include ‘CEDIA Designing The Connected Home CPD’ which will look at how technology can be integrated seamlessly into designs, how this affects the available space and what benefits it can bring. This will be followed by Brad Hintze, director of marketing at Control4, sharing the ‘Five Levels of a Smart Home’. Attendees will learn the difference between limited integration and whole-home integration, the art of automation orchestration, how technology can improve wellness in the home, and where the future of the smart home is going. The morning will end with a panel discussion on ‘What Should Designers Know About Home Technology?’
With more hospitality companies seeking to deliver memorable guest experiences, the AV industry is looking more poised than ever to support them in their goals. That being the case, the Hospitality Tech Summit by HTNG is returning to ISE tomorrow to explore how the hospitality industry is embracing the latest developments in AV technology. Staged in association with Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) and AVIXA, and supported by Audio Partner Bose, the one-day conference will feature expert panel discussions, market research findings and best-practice case studies, as well as providing networking opportunities. Confirmed speakers include Michael Levie, CEO of citizenM hotels, and futurist Amelia Kallman, who will deliver a keynote entitled ‘Reinventing the Customer Journey: Seamlessly merging the digital and physical with XR’. Attendees will also have the chance to learn about the challenges of integrating guests’ own devices, how hospitality companies can elevate the guest experience beyond anything they can experience in their own homes, and how to derive revenue from doing so. The conference will be chaired by the CEO of HTNG, Mike Blake, and the organisation’s senior director of strategy and workgroups, Armand Rabinowitz.
The CEDIA Design & Build Conference takes place from 09:00-17:30 on Thursday 13 February at the Hotel Okura. For more information and to book, visit www.iseurope. org/show-event/cedia-design-build-conference
Hospitality Tech Summit by HTNG will take place from 09:00-17:00 on Thursday 13 February at the Hotel Okura. For more information and to book, visit www.iseurope.org/show-event/htng-insight-summit
Analyse the live events opportunity at AGORA On Thursday, MONDO | STADIA presents AGORA – the international conference for technology in sporting venues. As well as reporting on the technology strategies of the world’s leading stadiums for delivering the ultimate match day experience, AGORA will also consider the use of stadiums for hosting other types of live events – including concerts and esports – through panel discussions, case studies and expert keynote speakers. Keynotes include Andy Simons, director at KSS, discussing ‘What it Takes to Design Major Sports Stadia, Indoor Arenas and Training Centres’ and Didac Lee – board
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member & head of digital area, FC Barcelona. He will share details of the club’s digital and audiovisual content strategy. Case studies up for analysis include the evolution of the Allianz Arena as a connected stadium, and a look at how Riedel’s Bolero S is ensuring clear communications for Bundesliga referees. Two more of the world’s best stadiums will also feature, with panels discussing the innovative technology used at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA.
The ever-evolving world of esports is also up for discussion, with AGORA hosting a panel on the value of the new industry for clubs and venues. This session will be chaired by consultant Trevor Keane and feature Scott Millar, technical director at Longer Days; Mats Theie Bretvik, head of eFootball & gaming at the Football Association of Norway; and Russell Jones, senior commercial advisor & head of marketing at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. AGORA will take place from 09:30-18:30 on Thursday 13 February in Room E102 at the RAI. For more information and to book, visit www.iseurope.org/show-event/agora/
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Friday 14 February
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A final farewell To mark the final edition of ISE at the RAI Amsterdam, a special event on the last day of ISE 2020 will reflect on the show’s development over the years while also looking forward to the next chapter of its story in Barcelona. ¡Hola Barcelona! will feature appearances from major Spanish dignitaries, including Àngels Chacón, the Catalan Minister of Enterprise and Knowledge; representatives of the Mayor of Barcelona; ACCIÓ, the Catalan Agency for Business Competitiveness; ICEX, the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade; and the Fira de Barcelona, which will be the show’s new home. They will talk about the opportunities that ISE’s move to Barcelona will bring for attendees, exhibitors, the City of Barcelona and the AV industry as a whole. The event will also provide an opportunity for ISE to say ‘goodbye and thank you’ to the City of Amsterdam and the RAI, and acknowledge their important contributions to the show’s phenomenal growth.
Produced by blooloop and taking place on the final morning of ISE 2020, attractionsTECH will explore the latest developments in theme parks, museums, zoos and other location-based entertainment destinations in terms of the ways in which they use technology to enhance the visitor experience. Bose is Audio Partner for the event. Attendees will hear from leading industry players including Peter Cliff – creative director at Holovis – who will guide the audience through key decisions in the creative process; from themes and IP through to cultural considerations, storytelling metrics, operational requirements, budgetary elements, technology innovation and delivery. Arnold van de Water, general manager of the Meet Vincent van Gogh Experience for the Van Gogh Museum, will share his insights into how to develop venues and impactful entertainment production to create cutting-edge cultural concepts for iconic museums and international brands. He has over 15 years of experience in the arts and culture and touring exhibitions sectors, and believes in using technology to create more personalised and immersive storytelling. In addition, Leander Werbrouck – segment manager of Pro/Events at Barco – will discuss how technology can enable award-winning immersive experiences, best practices to engage large audiences with big-screen immersion and give a view of a hybrid future where virtual meets physical. attractionsTECH will take place from 09:00-13:00 on Friday 14 February at the Hotel Okura. For more information and to book, visit www.iseurope.org/ show-event/blooloop/
¡Hola Barcelona! begins at 12:00 on Friday 14 February in the RAI Forum and is scheduled to last approximately 35 minutes. It is free to attend and will be followed by a networking reception. Advance booking is not required, but attendees are advised to arrive early as places are limited. Those attending will also be given the chance to win a weekend break to see FC Barcelona at Camp Nou
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AVIXA: Main Stage sessions at ISE Where powerful and diverse voices are heard By Chris Lavelle, senior director of development, EMEA With more than 80,000 attendees gathering each year, ISE is the number one place to gain inspiration and hear from the voices of our industry. One topic that comes up time and time again is the issue of expanding the industry – how do we develop a strong, diverse workforce for the future? As part of its professional development programme, AVIXA has planned two sessions on the Main Stage dsicussing just this; these include keynote speakers, panel discussions with Q&As, and a chance to meet industry peers over nibbles and drinks. These sessions don’t just take place at large conferences like ISE, however – AVIXA runs regular sessions across Europe and North America to keep up the momentum. These topics need to be kept at the forefront of our minds in order to make a change in the industry; we’ve found that events like these get people motivated and talking to their colleagues about making small changes that amount to a big difference. Below you’ll find information on the sessions at the show, as well as where to find information on future events or to sign up to receive newsletters. AVIXA Diversity Council Forum TV broadcaster and author of books Diversify and The Power of Women, June Sarpong OBE is recognised as one of the most prominent advocates for change in the media and beyond. In this Main Stage session, Sarpong led a focused discussion on advancing equality and diversity at the AVIXA Diversity Council Forum yesterday. The AVIXA Diversity Council is a group of AVIXA members interested in bringing together AV and integrated experience professionals from various backgrounds and cultures to face a larger dialogue around initiatives for inclusion in the industry. For more information on their regular meetings in each region, visit www.avixa.org/about-avixa/membership/ committees-councils/diversity-council. AVIXA Women’s Council Forum today at 15:30 Minister of Enterprise and Knowledge of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Hon. Ms. Àngels Chacón has campaigned for equal opportunities for women in the workplace. At the AVIXA Women’s Council Forum, Chacón will discuss how to play an active role in creating programmes and opportunities that
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address the hurdles blocking women’s empowerment and recognition in the AV industry. This will be followed by two panel discussions – one from C-Suite execs on how they’ve grown into their leadership roles, the other from technical professionals on how they’ve climbed the AV career ladder. The session will end with networking and refreshments. Finding your tribe can be endlessly helpful in the industry when you’re looking for advice or a mentor. Both women and men are invited and encouraged to join, the more the merrier!
This group’s mission is to provide a global community of AVIXA members and other professionals committed to supporting and empowering women who work in the technology and AV industries. To find your local group, visit: www.avixa.org/aboutavixa/membership/committees-councils/avixa-women-s-council These are just two examples of how AVIXA is enabling industry professionals to come together and delve into what they’re passionate about. To find something that sets your heart on fire, visit www.avixa.org/ise2020
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Calling top technology integrators: The CEDIA Awards 2020 is accepting entries The entry system is now open for the 2020 CEDIA Awards programme. The awards, which spotlight the finest work the industry has to offer, are considered the premier prize for projects crafted by residential technology integrators. “The recognition winners and finalists receive from the process is priceless,” CEDIA senior vice president of industry engagement Giles Sutton said. CEDIA Award winners have been showcased in publications like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Financial Times and The Sunday Times, among others. This year, CEDIA is launching a new awards platform that streamlines the entry process. This new system walks entrants through each step of the submission, and project details can be entered in stages or all at once. Sutton said: “We are happy to adopt this new platform, which keeps the highquality and integrity of the CEDIA Awards criteria, but is just a lot more intuitive for users completing the entry.” Project categories include: Integrated Home; Media Room; Home Cinema; Showroom; Auto, Marine, or Aircraft; and Multiple Dwelling Unit Design. CEDIA members can submit projects in multiple categories, and judges will determine cost categories based on all completed entries. Entries will be categorised based on their region: Americas, EMEA or Asia-Pacific. New for 2020, CEDIA is also launching a category for projects produced for less than $25,000 or the equivalent in your local currency. Sutton explained: “Our new category highlighting projects under $25,000 has been developed through suggestions from our dedicated volunteers and we think it will boost inclusiveness and showcase the full scope of what CEDIA members can accomplish.” Finalists and winners will receive: •A CEDIA-created, individualised case study to use for their business marketing purposes. •R ecognition in a globally issued press release. •P rojects will be highlighted on the new CEDIA Awards website (cediaawards.org), the flagship CEDIA website (cedia.net) and CEDIA social media channels. •A uthorisation to use CEDIA Awards Finalist and Winner logos. •C EDIA Finder Service Profile recognition. Winners will also receive: •W inner’s trophy. •F eature in CEDIA E-Newsletter. 26 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
• Projects actively pitched to major media outlets by the CEDIA public relations team. • Printed copies of their case study. Entries from the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions are due by 23 March, while EMEA submissions close 20 April. Americas and Asia-Pacific finalists will be announced 8 June, while EMEA finalists will be announced the week of 29 June. Awards celebrations are as follows: • Americas winners will be announced at the CEDIA Awards and Leadership Conference on 22 July in Chicago. • Asia-Pacific winners will be announced at the CEDIA Awards event during the 2020 Integrate conference in Melbourne, which runs 19-21 August. • EMEA winners and winners of Global Awards will be announced at the CEDIA EMEA Awards event in London in the Autumn. To qualify for the 2020 programme, projects need to have been completed between March 2018 and March 2020. To apply for the 2020 CEDIA Awards, integrators should have documentation and project information on hand. More information on the programme, the entry process and its benefits is available at cedia.net/awards, or visit the CEDIA booth (1-E20) at ISE.
CEDIA Awards 2019 – winners’ testimonials OLIVER HALL, ULTAMATION “It’s funny how the excitement builds, slowly at first, as the awards get started, until the moment your category is announced and your heart starts racing. You see the amazing shortlist and think, ‘Oh well, we did well to get this far’. Then you have about 10 seconds of feeling a bit deflated, until they read out your name and the whole table explodes! Later on, after the elation has had a chance to die down, Stephen Nevison from Intuitive Homes and I always start planning for next year and what we can do better – so it’s not just vanity, I do think the CEDIA Awards really push the industry to raise the bar on what we do.” ANKUR BHATT, SOUND SENSE “Our field is all about the painful fine tuning of an exact and theoretical science to an abstract and creative unknown. This honour bestowed upon us by experts in the field helps pull us back to a familiar place to cherish with family and mentors momentarily before returning to the unknown. In the end, it’s like we tell our children: ‘when you are learning and enjoying, you are always a winner’. But it never hurts to have a few trophies as proof!” STEPHEN NEVISON, INTUITIVE HOMES “The event is one that we have been lucky enough to attend several times now and is the perfect celebration of all of the hard work that our industry puts in over the year. We left feeling delighted with our achievement and with added motivation to maintain the high bar set by CEDIA entrants, on our current and future projects.”
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Training: essential for success Aristotle, 384-322 BC, said: “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit” The essence of success in business is training, since its most positive benefit is better employees as well as a further development of their skills and techniques. Fostered by increasing complexity and dynamism in the world, as well as unprecedented technological development, it has never been more important to stay updated in order not to become victim to the economic ‘survival of the fittest’. Staying on top requires being updated regarding current developments and always thinking ahead about future customer needs. Many training opportunities: which is the right one? Particularly in the world of technologies, the future belongs to open technology. Most of the world’s population has had first-hand experience thanks to Google Android, which is currently dominating the worldwide market of smartphones. The same applies to the world of residential and commercial building control. For 30 years, KNX’s open technology has dominated the worldwide market for automation for applications such as lighting, HVAC, home appliances and so on. The market is currently supplied with more than 8,000 products from more than 500 manufacturers: open source, approved as US Standard (ANSI/ASHREA Standard 135) and accessible for all kinds of manufacturers, and all certified by the KNX Association. With the opportunity to develop tailor-made solutions for the worldwide market, the first and most sustainable choice should be open technology. How can you get started with KNX Training? As it’s the KNX Association’s mission to spread KNX all over the world, various KNX training opportunities have been developed, making this open technology more accessible to the worldwide community. Based on the long-standing experience of KNX in the worldwide field of residential and commercial building control, as well as the unique certification scheme for KNX Training Centres and trainees, high-quality training in more than 100 countries is guaranteed. In order that AV professionals can dive in, extend their knowledge or become highly expert with the technology, KNX Association has made available literature, webinars and online training. Online webinars Free of charge webinars, organised by KNX Association, are an extremely efficient way of acquiring initial knowledge of KNX via short online live presentations. Already attended by thousands of participants worldwide, KNX webinars cover a wide range of different topics related to residential and commercial building control. ‘KNX Basics’ is a perfect session for those new to KNX, helping them to get their first information on the system and the Engineering Tool Software (ETS), the commissioning tool for KNX. KNX brochures Another great resource for KNX newcomers are the KNX brochures, which can be obtained free from the KNX Download section of www.knx.org. • KNX Basics • KNX System Principles • ETS for Beginners KNX literature Used by certified KNX Training Centres and provided to developers, installers and users all around the globe, literature about KNX gives a very deep insight into the various aspects of KNX. Due to the worldwide usage of KNX, numerous books in various languages are available, explaining the essence of KNX residential and commercial automation, written by independent authors as well as by the KNX Association. 28 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
The most positive benefit of training is better employees, as well as further development of their skills and techniques
Another detailed and useful resource is the standardised KNX training documentation, used by certified KNX Training Centres. It deals with a range of topics for those studying for a KNX Certified Course, including: • For the KNX Basic Course • For the KNX Advance Course • For the KNX Tutor Course The ETS eCampus The ETS eCampus is a web-based learning platform, which is accessible to KNX newcomers, free of charge, to teach them about KNX technology, as well as the manufacturerindependent ETS. Designed to be taken as a two-hour course, complete with simulated exercises and videos, the ETS eCampus provides a great introduction to the basics of KNX and can be taken in step-by-step sections, which are each completed with a test. The ETS eCampus is accessible via the online portal: http://my.knx.org. KNX online training KNX online courses provided by KNX-certified Training Centres cover theoretical and – depending on the KNX training centre – practical components. In the theoretical sessions, learners will deal with topics such as ‘Telegram’, ‘Bus Devices’, ‘Installation’, ‘Topology’ and so on. In the practical sessions, students will learn how to program and commission an installation by means of ETS, which will involve hands-on experience with real KNX products. In this way, students have access to the course and its material at any time and in any location. For more information on KNX Online Training, feel free to send a request to KNX Association directly. KNX Virtual KNX Virtual is a Windows application representing a KNX installation; it is not a physical installation, but it behaves like one. The advantage is that no investment in hardware (such as KNX power supply, KNX/USB interface or KNX/IP interface, or KNX devices) needs to be made in order to test and play with KNX and ETS. Download it now in your MyKNX Account. KNX Certified Courses: on-site training (minimum duration 15 hours) A number of KNX Training Centres offer an on-site 15-hour practical course. This type of course is intended for those students who already have a sufficient amount of acquired KNX knowledge and experience, by either having studied KNX books or by having participated in KNX Online Training. The
student needs to pass the theoretical and practical exam with at least 60% of the marks. Once passed, the person may opt to be listed as a new KNX Partner. KNX Certified Courses: on-site training (minimum duration 30 hours) The majority of certified KNX Training Centres offer on-site training for both the theoretical and practical components of the course. Close interaction with the certified KNX Tutor has its advantages and will, ultimately, contribute to a deeper personal development of the student. Students can also profit from interaction with their fellow students. The minimum duration of the course is 30 hours, of which at least 50% will be dedicated to practical work. Since the student is making the commitment to attend typically five days of training, the requirement to pass the theoretical and practical examination is set at 50% of the marks. If passed, the person may opt to be listed as a new KNX Partner. All participants receive a voucher valid for an ETS Lite licence, and a voucher when upgrading this ETS Lite to an ETS Professional licence (with a higher reduction than those attending ETS eCampus). Benefits for participants In order to ease into working with KNX, in both professional and private life, KNX Association provides massive discounts on tools, which allows a flawless start with KNX. In a nutshell Training is essential to a company’s survival. As well as individual support, KNX Association is offering a broad range of training and studying opportunities. Open technologies are the most sustainable in the field of residential and commercial building control. In order to open this world to the masses, KNX Association has put a deep focus on training, so that everyone can benefit from the advantages provided by the worldwide open technology. For more information, please visit www.knx.org For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
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Mapping the mainstream Projection mapping is becoming more popular thanks to innovations
INSIGHT in a number of AV technologies, as Rob Lane reports Projection mapping is increasingly moving into the mainstream. It’s no longer just the preserve of ‘guerrilla’ marketeers employing headline-grabbing PR stunts that, while always impressive, have become somewhat tired in the past few years. After all, there are only so many times one can get excited about a brand being beamed onto the outside of a church, no matter how clever the mapping process. Over the past couple of years mapping has broadened its appeal, being employed across a broader church of AV sectors (and not a mapped steeple in sight!). This popularisation is as much to do with the advancement of other complementary AV technologies as it has to mapping hardware and software itself. However, in the first instance, it is the advances in mapping technology innovations that have helped to overcome restrictions, with environments that would have previously been ruled out more easily utilised by mapping experts, and mapping onto moving targets now not just possible but highly effective. For marketing and PR agencies this has broadened the possibilities and opened things up to a wider client base; but other sectors are also buying into projection mapping as a tool for wow-factor user experiences. Motion capture and real-time tracking have helped to deliver more immersive mapping experiences to large audiences. And with a streamlining and improvement in mapping technology’s
efficiencies, costs have come down, helping to further broaden mapping’s appeal. The ability of mapping’s servers and software to deliver real-time content manipulation allows a combination with tracking technology (automapping using lasers and camera) to map dynamic content onto moving targets, such as a car rotating 360º. Other technologies are helping to further turbo-charge projection mapping as an experiential tool, with 3D scanning allowing for more accurate alignment and content creation. 3D design tools allow pre-visualisation and software packages to align multiple projectors using machine vision cameras at the click of a button. Developments in AR are allowing the production of true mixed reality mapping experiences, fusing physical and virtual content and creating dynamic digital canvases with personalised experiences fused on top of larger scale shared physical experiences. Robotics is also having a big influence. The integration of kinetic system controls – from lifting systems to production robots – allows complex mapping to be calculated live on a kinetic system. Real-time displays are linked to sensors and actuators in order to establish live systems. Size matters too. Experiences are now incorporating larger arrays of projectors alongside other display devices such
as LED panels and pixel-mapped lighting effects into the projection mapping ‘performance’. Lighting effects are a cost-effective method of expanding scale, pixel-mapped to extend the digital canvas. Projection lens evolution is creating faster, brighter, pixelrich images, and projectors with separate light sources are influencing quality and efficiency of mapping also. RGB and laser technologies are easier to maintain, more compact and more cost effective. Of course, in spite of recent innovations in projector brightness, projectors are still more suited to ambient light (hence why those churches are always lit up at night!), so LED is increasingly being used alongside projectors to complement and extend projection mapping’s usage, as well as its scale. To experience the latest in projection mapping, visit the Elicium which is being transformed by a spectacular projection mapped to the shape of the front facade. It is set to start at 17:00 today and will run until 22:00
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ExhibitorNews Truly integrated IP intercoms from 2N 2N Stand: 5-S135 Modular IP door station 2N IP Verso is an ideal intercom to be integrated with many systems and solutions, according to 2N, supporting home automation applications, property management platforms, VMS, access control, security and unified communication systems. It works as a camera and access reader all in one installation. Combining video management with access control, it offers better decision making for operators based on visual verification of incomers and more efficient work processes thanks to an integrated interface (Genetec and Milestone). It allows users to talk to visitors, observe them and open the door for them from a smart home panel (Control4, Savant, Crestron). Integration with property management software provides automatic synchronisation of the display phonebook when residents move in and out (Yardi). Unified communications is achieved thanks to 2N’s Verso flush frame 3M integration via the SIP display combo protocol with different IP PBX and cloud exchanges. Think of the intercoms as another video SIP phone for businesses. 2N was founded in 1991 in the Czech Republic and is reported to be the world’s largest manufacturer of IP intercoms. With subsidiaries in the US, UK, Germany, Italy and Australia, it has a distribution network all over the world. 2N sees the openness of its products as the key condition of success in today’s world of ‘connected systems’. Customers are no longer talking about specific products, but about complete solutions and, as a result, 2N offers many integration possibilities with a wide range of devices and third-party systems – all thanks to its support of protocols such as SIP, ONVIF S, RTSP and HTTP API.
All-in-one way to grow business in small spaces CRESTRON Stand: 2-C20 Plug-and-play DMPS Lite and DM Lite small room solutions from Crestron are on show at ISE 2020. DMPS Lite multisource-todisplay products give users a high-value all-in-one AV solution for classrooms, huddle rooms and small collaboration rooms. DMPS Lite expands user reach into spaces that require more than a DM Lite source-todisplay solution alone, but less than an all-in-one DMPS3 Series system. DMPS Lite products offer simple, repeatable configuration. They need only be designed once using Crestron AV Framework software, and then deployed at scale via the Crestron XiO Cloud IoT-based service. The result is a consistent UI and user experience on every system in every room, so anyone can easily use it. DMPS Lite products deliver key features and benefits, including standalone web configuration with auto-routing and display control, and the ability to upgrade and monitor via Crestron XiO Cloud service. They offer built-in 4K video
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upscaling and downscaling, audio mixing and amplification, in addition to improved network connectivity for high-traffic networks. DM Lite products deliver a combination of low-cost, yet high performance, says the company. Users can mix-andmatch versatile DM Lite transmitters and receivers to create simple systems and support the signal extension needed for most spaces. They support switching and transport of 4K signals over standard Cat5e (on select models). Users can pair them based on form factor and the type of signals that need to be transmitted along with HDMI. DM Lite products are fully interoperable with DMPS Lite products. See the full line of plug-and-play DMPS Lite and DM Lite small room solutions at crestron.com/DMPSLite.
Get a global view of KNX KNX ASSOCIATION Stand: 9-F120 From Germany to Russia, all the way to Asia and Australia, KNX members can be found all over the world. So that attendees do not have to travel the globe, KNX has brought them to the world’s largest fair for AV and integration: ISE 2020. No fewer than 50 members are showing their new integration solutions, with a recordbreaking 20 presenting their latest KNX devices and solutions on the KNX Association stand, KNX: Not only a technology, but the world’s biggest community for smart homes and smart buildings and with the remainder located in various halls around the show. From various applications to new inventions, a visit to the KNX stand promises attendees an unforgettable All attendees looking for a new smart home or smart experience. This is not only interesting because these devices building technology or wanting to upgrade existing are giving direction to a whole industry, but also because they installations with the latest developments, should visit the can be seamlessly integrated into existing KNX installations, KNX stand during ISE 2020. KNX members and the KNX thanks to the unique KNX Association certification scheme. Association are ready and waiting for all visitors.
Seamless switching matrix on show SY ELECTRONICS Stand: 5-R93 The SY-SMS88-18G is a high-performance HDMI 2.0 seamless switching matrix with scaling, capable of handling HDMI signals up to 4K60 4:4:4 (18Gbps) with HDCP 2.2 control and HDR compatibility. Featuring eight independent HDMI I/O, this powerful unit can be used as an 8x8 matrix or to create a videowall using any of the eight HDMI outputs. Seamless switching is offered across all HDMI inputs, along with full 4K scaling per output (includes refresh rate). This matrix supports 8x external audio embedding/ 32 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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ExhibitorNews Dedicated trolley for Microsoft Surface Hub 2S revealed
The MX123 features IMAX Enhanced and supports multiple HDR formats
UNICOL Stand: 1-N115 Officially launching on the Unicol stand is the company’s dedicated Microsoft Surface Hub 2S trolley. Designed to expand on the extensive features already provided by the Microsoft Surface Hub 2S, the trolley caters for the built-in rotating screen mount and features tilt adjustment, providing an optimal viewing angle at all times. The unit features a built-in cable management system, 4-way power socket and fold-down shelf that Unicol claims transforms it into a truly plug-and-play device, capable of moving the solution from one room to another, thus making it easier to collaborate anywhere. Expanding on the Obelisk Digital Signage System, Unicol is also displaying two new styles of what it describes as the highly adaptable kiosk/ totem solution. The first, designed to accommodate the LG 86in stretch screen, is available as a single-sided, double-sided or as a quad totem solution. The new four-sided solution is designed to ensure that content, branding and products can be seen from afar and from every angle. Unicol is also showcasing its latest solution for double-sided screens, such as the Samsung OMN-D and Dynascan DS range. The company describes it as an easy to assemble system that provides a sleek, dedicated finish that is The new trolley caters for the Surface Hub’s built-in rotating screen mount ideal for window displays.
AV pre-processors in show debut MCINTOSH LABORATORY Stand: 5-T155 Making their ISE debut on the McIntosh stand are the company’s MX170 and MX123 AV pre-processors. The MX170 features eight HDMI inputs and four HDMI outputs, with each supporting HDCP 2.2 and 18Gbps of bandwidth for 4K UHD picture quality and full 4:4:4 colour space. Audio Return Channel (ARC) capabilities are provided on three of the outputs, while the fourth features Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) functionality. HDR formats HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG are also fully supported by the MX170. The MX123 has seven HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs. All HDMI inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.3, making the MX123 compliant and compatible with digital content protection specifications for well into the future, the company claims. They all also have 18Gbps of bandwidth to support HDR formats Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG; 4K Ultra HD at 50/60Hz; 4:4:4 colour space; Rec. 2020; and 3D video pass-through. eARC functionality is included on one of the HDMI outputs. A new feature on the MX123 is IMAX Enhanced. IMAX Enhanced is a set of stringent performance standards established by IMAX and DTS to create a consistent and higher bar for image and sound performance on premium devices.
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ExhibitorNews Better sound in more spaces
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As part of its Installed Sound Expansion, Bose Professional has increased its range of products so that system designers and installers can deliver Bose sound in more spaces than ever. This means more loudspeakers, amplifiers and processors to choose from. Increased flexibility means consultants and integrators can create tailored sound systems that fit a greater variety of spaces. New product families have been added into the mix, so that users can choose from established product lines – such as FreeSpace loudspeakers, Panaray loudspeakers, EdgeMax loudspeakers, PowerShare and PowerMatch amplifiers, and ControlSpace processors – as well Bose Professional Installed Sound Expansion is designed to deliver what system as newer innovations, including DesignMax and designers, installers and end users want ArenaMatch loudspeakers, CSP Processors and PowerSpace amplifiers. The Installed Sound Expansion has one goal: providing is streamlined, from designing the system and ordering consultants and integrators with the components components to installation and operation. they need to deliver complete systems – from simple, The expanded range of Bose Professional installed repeatable background music systems to more complex products are made to work together seamlessly – and networked and distributed solutions. integrate easily with other systems. Fast installations The company’s expanded range of installed products mean less downtime for clients and less time on the means specification without compromise for a broad set job. Innovative engineering and rigorous testing mean of applications. Interoperability between Bose Professional greater reliability and fewer support calls. Also, premium product lines – along with dedicated support from its aesthetics and performance leads to a growing portfolio of global field engineering team – means the entire process happy customers.
Super Cala KNX controls lighting process ELSNER ELEKTRONIK Stand: 9-F120 Intelligent control units for the KNX Smart Home can be as easy to install as a light switch, with the Cala KNX series from Elsner Elektronik. The room controllers, sensors and push buttons are available for the 55mm systems common in Germany as well as for the Swiss 60mm system; they come in jet black or pure white. The glass surface, described as elegant and combination-friendly, connects all Cala devices, from touch displays to switches. The highlight of the series is the Cala Touch KNX touch display on which lighting, sun protection and room Cala KNX allows lighting, sun protection and room temperature to be set temperature can be set. Integrated sensors and suitable controllers in the KNX application automatically ensure a good ambient climate. Biodynamic lighting control changes light colour and brightness throughout the day. This can support wellbeing and is also known as Human Centric Lighting. In the KNX system, programmable glass push buttons replace conventional light switches and double switches for moving shades. The push buttons can also be used to call up scenes and set other KNX commands. LEDs in the buttons provide visual feedback if required. Temperature control is at the heart of the Cala KNX T 101 and T 201/202 sunblind push buttons. The target temperature is shown in illuminated figures and can be changed directly using the intuitive plus and minus buttons. The PI control in the KNX application then controls heating and, if necessary, cooling. 34 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
Kordon Vaughn Senior director, product marketing SnapAV With the staggering growth of smart devices there will be a growing need for a smart home operating system to get all those devices to work together and simplify the user experience. Control4 Smart Home OS 3 was designed to set the standard for the smart home, giving dealers a platform to connect all devices in an intuitive interface driven by experiences, and enhanced by personalisation that the homeowner controls.
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Gabriele Fulco European product marketing manager, sensors Omron Electronic Components Europe Facial image technology to detect people and estimate their age, gender and emotions is set to make a huge impact on digital signage. This is something we’ve witnessed firsthand in a recent project with a digital marketing company. Thanks to the in-store solutions achieved through human vision sensors, customers were provided with a significantly improved retail experience with relevant content on digital signage screens. Furthermore, the marketing company could capture improved consumer data and insights. The applications of this technology are not limited to digital signage and can also be expanded into home or office automation and security.
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ExhibitorNews The refined sound of 2020
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Monitor Audio has announced three new audio products, which it says are destined to refine and shape the audio world in 2020. It is previewing them for the first time at ISE. The sixth generation of the company’s Bronze series has undergone an upgrade in both performance and build quality. The new cabinet design features a separate contrasted baffle and has a sleek, modern form. Bronze’s new drivers have been intricately engineered to optimise the audio experience, and they pair with a tweeter, which boasts a carefully designed waveguide that integrates seamlessly into the architecture of the baffle. With the addition of a Dolby Atmos module, the new Bronze series provides a complete package for any music, gaming or movie enthusiast. The IMS-4 Music Streamer is the latest addition to Monitor Audio’s range of superior custom install solutions. Featuring BluOS, the IMS-4 can stream to up to four separate zones. Its BluOS Controller app offers true flexibility of operation, including streaming from music services, easy access to music libraries and voice control through a smart device. The new FIX-M speaker mount is designed for Monitor Audio’s middleweight bookshelf speakers. The mount provides a strong wall mount solution, which enables speakers to be placed in a huge variety of set positions. This allows pairs of speakers to be setup at matching angles on the wall and eliminates the possibility of bracket/ The sixth generation Bronze series is being demonstrated for the first time at ISE 2020 arm sag.
Making its first ISE appearance is the Balón UST projection screen, capable of rejecting high-ambient light. According to Stewart Filmscreen, the Balón UST delivers remarkable brightness and contrast when limited space requires the use of an ultra-short throw projector. The screen is offered in a 1.78 aspect ratio, with image diagonals up to 304.8cm. With this screen, the company claims, ambient light is not a problem and using a less expensive, lower lumen projector becomes a viable option. The Balón UST projection screen is designed for limited space deployment Also being showcased on the Stewart stand is the newly redesigned Luxus below-ceiling screen system. It is available in a number of case finishes that can be uniquely customised to match individual taste or to fit seamlessly into any venue. The internal mechanics of the Luxus feature a quiet motor and an easy-to-access screen assembly. The screen’s advanced roller tube technology is said to minimise horizontal lines in the image area – a problem known to plague low-quality screens and frustrate viewers, according to Stewart. The retractable screen comes in image widths up to 4.04m and features a newly integrated WiFi interface that allows it to be linked to Alexa and other home automation platforms.
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ExhibitorNews Displaying content that demands attention NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS Stands: 5-R20 The latest direct view LED (dvLED) line-up for large-scale and plug-and-play visualisation is on display on the NEC stand in Hall 5. On show is the newly announced NEC FE Series and the advanced NEC FA Series Bundles. Designed for missioncritical applications, the NEC LED FA Series Bundles are fully redundant for zero downtime and equipped with multi-colour LEDs for utmost quality. A carefully designed product, neatly finished at the back and with internal cabling, the LED FA Series Bundles are not only eye-catching from the front. The FE Series Bundles are suitable for business applications such as large-scale presentation displays and conferencing screens as well as videowalls in auditoriums – all without a distracting bezel. The bundles deliver everything needed for wall-mounted installation and instant set-up. Also on show is the recently launched NEC LED A Series digital poster, an ultra-slim and lightweight display designed for mobile signage and wayfinding applications. It is intended to replace roll-up banners in event and retail environments. Tobias Augustin, manager, product management, at NEC Display Solutions Europe, said: “Digitalisation has led industries, from retail to transport and corporates, to seek technologies that provide compelling visualisation in a wide range of settings and in a way that’s sustainable, power efficient and high quality. “With the latest LED models, NEC has combined German
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ExhibitorNews Compact audio hub heads for huddle spaces KRAMER ELECTRONICS Stand: 1-F20 A commitment to powerful, yet simple, corporate AV solutions is evident in Hall 1, where visitors can experience Kramer’s latest mini-audio DSP hub for huddle spaces, the DSP- DSP-62-AEC provides 62-AEC. This all-in-one, plug-andall the connectivity and play solution has its first-ever public flexibility required for a seamless showing at ISE 2020. sound experience in the workplace As organisations continue to invest in huddle spaces to complement their larger meeting rooms, Kramer has designed a solution to keep businesses talking and well connected in these compact areas. Driverless, fail-safe and simple, DSP-62-AEC provides all the connectivity and flexibility required for a seamless sound experience in the workplace, according to the company. As is typical of Kramer, all prime connectivity options are catered for, with bidirectional audio via USB, dual HDMI inputs and one HDMI output with de-embedding to manage any type of presentation. Suited for corporate and education applications, DSP-62-AEC can support up to four analogue microphones and an additional stereo audio input. Furthermore, DSP-62-AEC can route and mix any audio source, with a powerful DSP and AEC. Auto-switching HDMI, Class-Compliant USB and AEC are also featured, combining everything required for any type of huddle space, says the company, adding that bringing this versatility to huddle spaces leads to instant audio benefits when sharing files and conferencing. Yuval Kramer, director of audio for Kramer, said: “With DSP-62-AEC, occupants of huddle spaces have control of their sound like never before. Connect your laptop’s USB and get the room’s microphones into your Skype/Zoom, and the audio from the Skype/Zoom out to your speakers.” Hear what you want to hear, how and where you want to hear it.”
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Audio key to virtual collaboration SHURE Stand: 3-B100 New research by Shure has revealed major trends in remote working and virtual meetings, from a wideranging study of AV users and buyers in organisations across various industries. From this, it’s clear that audio is key to virtual collaboration success. Frustrations related to audio issues include background noise, echoing, audio cutting out, not being able to hear other people and difficulty connecting. Even with advances in video technology, 81% of professionals admitted that audio quality has the biggest impact on efficient and effective virtual meetings. Without video, collaboration can still happen; without audio, collaboration stops. Professionals also agreed that audio was three times more important in larger conference rooms and executive boardrooms than home offices, which means maximising outcomes from larger meeting spaces requires everyone to be heard, not just those closest to a working microphone. The State of Virtual Meetings and The Future Workforce report is now available for download at effortless.shure. com.
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INSIGHT growing influence on modern learning spaces Back in the early ’80s when I was at school, the extent of AV was little more than an old wooden-looking TV on wheels, a VHS player and a light switch. If you were lucky, maybe a slightly intimidating overhead projector and a set of special felt pens would make an appearance. Today, things have evolved to almost unprecedented levels. AV technologies, whether audio, visual or control, have brought, and continue to bring, true transformational change to the way lessons are taught and learnt, to the point where technology has become one of the most vital components in the modern classroom, both on and off-site. Technology investment in primary, secondary and particularly higher education is now staggering, bringing new opportunities across the entire spectrum; from manufacturers, integrators and the education facility itself, right down to the most important people of all, the students. In 2019, the total professional AV market was valued at a whopping $247 billion. By 2024, that figure will surpass $325 billion. Revenues for pro-AV products and solutions within education are expected to have topped nearly $20 billion worldwide in 2019 and grow 6% annually through to 2024 – making it the fastest-growing AV market. The opportunities have never been clearer or greater, but equally it has never been more important for education facilities
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and organisations to evolve to ensure expectations are met. In addition to these figures, the noises coming from these facilities are also positive. Research from AVIXA’s latest Market Opportunity Analysis Report (MOAR) shows that 36% of decision makers in education indicated that budgets for classroom improvements were poised to increase significantly. When it comes to implementing AV in classrooms, 82% said they believe AV can help teachers teach, while 73% said it increases student engagement. Sixty-one percent said AV in learning spaces boosts collaboration among students. Speaking to universities across the UK, it has become apparent that AV is playing an increasingly important role in helping people to decide where they wish to study or indeed teach. Continued investment is therefore vital; particularly when you consider university students in England now pay upwards of £9,200 per year for the privilege of studying for a degree. How does that look? The beauty of what makes the ‘AV in education’ market one of the most distinctive and interesting markets of all, is the sheer variation of how AV technology is used and deployed. When it comes to education, there simply isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach – particularly at the further and higher education levels – and students can make a choice on what best suits their needs and preferences. Isn’t that great? Perhaps equally as distinctive is the lack of secrecy
among AV professionals operating in the education space, openly sharing their ideas and best practices with one another, thanks to groups like the Learning and Teaching Spaces Managers Group and SCHOMS. This is all the more remarkable considering the level of competition at college/ university level, with more than 106 institutions recognised in the UK, 4,000 across Europe and 4,300 in the US. In the past 12 to 18 months, I’ve visited numerous universities across England; some old, and some so new the paint hadn’t even dried. The level of differentiation is quite striking. Some continue with a more traditional approach of using large, rising theatres with ceiling projectors and a lectern at the front. Some have replaced theatres entirely, preferring to use smaller rooms surrounded by digital displays while the tutor roams around with a connected laptop or tablet. Others have adopted a method where rooms have been replaced by open ‘learning spaces’ comprising little more than a few seats and a single display. One trend in particular, which is expected to continue to rise significantly in 2020 and beyond, is collaboration. Indeed, a number of major AV manufacturers here at ISE will be dedicating large parts of the show to announcing new interactive collaboration displays specifically for use in education. Instead of tutors simply dictating proceedings from the front, students are able to actively participate in the lesson and collaborate with each other by connecting their own device directly to the display, providing them with the perfect view at all times and the ability to manipulate and save documents from their seat. Equally, they’re able to physically and collectively participate, using their own hands or touchscreen pens thanks to advancements in multitouch technology. Doesn’t that sound more fun than being lectured to? Thanks to secure connectivity, you don’t necessarily even need to be in the room to participate, opening the door for longdistance remote learning and accessibility. Add in the opportunities around VR and… well, perhaps that’s a subject for another day. I almost wish I was back at school.
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ExhibitorNews Conferencing device offers maximum flexibility TELEVIC CONFERENCE Stand: 7-N193 Confidea FLEX is a new table-top conference device with a touchscreen. It comes with flexible hardware and software options to adapt to the needs of any meeting. Supporting large or small conferences, simple discussion or multilingual conference, and chairperson or delegate, Confidea Flex changes with the meeting to provide maximum flexibility, according to Televic. The device has been designed to feel at home everywhere from a boardroom table to a large conference venue. The goal is to blend modern design with a compact form factor and stability. It has also been expertly adjusted to ensure even weight distribution. As a result, it doesn’t move around when the microphone is moved. The new Confidea FLEX also fuses hardware with software to create the best possible conference experience. Critical functions are always available through physical buttons. Microphone activation, next-in-line, or priority are at the chairperson’s fingertips, and the touchscreen provides additional controls and information. It allows participants to see what’s relevant on screen depending on the context: agenda, voting and more. By using a flexible licensing system, Confidea FLEX can grow with the needs of a room. Each device can be configured with a few taps to add or remove licences, for voting, identification, interpretation and even dual use. Add extra licences and the functionality of the device expands too. Switching between chairperson and delegate is also easy on the same device; hidden LEDs light up when a device is configured for a chairperson. According to Televic, meetings become easier for everyone with Confidea FLEX. Integrators benefit from hardware that is simple to install and easy to configure, no matter the size or the venue. Chairpersons enjoy clear tools to run meetings without confusion or interruption, and delegates get more information and a better view of the conference. Televic Confidea FLEX is superflexible
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Ingenious development inspires transparent display experience LANG AG Stand: 1-H50 Always at the cutting-edge of presentation technologies, LANG prides itself on obtaining the latest innovative custom solutions, so it entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with manufacturer EXACT solutions at the start of January 2020. Under the brand SOLUTIONS4AV, the company develops, designs and produces individual product solutions for professional users in the AV industry. One of the SOLUTIONS4AV products LANG is particularly excited about is the GhosT-OLED series. Thanks to its innovative transparent technology, these displays allow media installations to incorporate real objects or spaces into the digital Thanks to innovative transparent technology, these displays allow media installations to incorporate real content. This is enabled through an impressive objects or spaces into the digital content transparency of 38%. Also convincing are vivid colours and a wide viewing angle. The GhosT-OLED series is made up of a Full Kit, a Half Kit and integration into transparent videowalls, table applications or an additional Touch Kit. The Full Kit is ideally suited for every installations where the Signage Box has to be placed at a distance. rental and staging application due to its application-orientated The Signage Box can be placed at a distance of 1.6m. product design. It can be used as a standalone application as The additional Touch Kit consists of a primeTOUCH overlay, the Signage Box is integrated in the stand. The housing of the which can be combined with both the Full Kit and the Half Kit to display offers the possibility of independently adjusting the stand round off the versatile GhosT-OLED product range. With a running orientation from 90° to 180° in just a few steps. time of 30,000 hours with 18/7 operation, the displays provide ideal The Half Kit is an open frame version, which allows an easy conditions for any kind of creative installation.
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The multiple connectivity options for the Nexus audio network are being explored at ISE
Networking technology expands with IP options STAGE TEC Stand: 7-W194 Stage Tec is showcasing a number of new developments relating to its Nexus audio networking technology at ISE 2020. Previously designed exclusively for networking using a proprietary fibre optic cable protocol, Nexus can now also communicate with remote single or multiple base devices based on IP. As a result, bidirectional AES67 streams can be set up in which audio and control data are transmitted together. This feature is implemented with the Nexus XFIP and RIF67 interfaces, both of which have been equipped with the DirectOut AES67.IO module. With an XFIP or RIF67 interface, a network of up to eight Nexus Base Devices can be established. According to Stage Tec, this feature means that Nexus networks can be operated independently of proprietary cabling, enabling remote production and wide area networking via IP-based connectivity.
Empowering AV professionals’ transition to AV-over-IP with the industry’s broadest range of standalone NDI converters, Magewell is demonstrating the second NDI decoder device in its Pro Convert family. The low-latency Pro Convert for NDI-to-HDMI decoder transforms a live NDI stream into a high-quality HDMI output for connection to a monitor, projector or other baseband device. This simplifies the use of NewTek’s NDI media-over-IP technology in presentation and delivery applications such as digital signage, videowalls, image magnification, multi-site video distribution and long-distance, network-based media transport. Capable of decoding NDI streams up to 2160x1200 at 60fps with eight channels of audio for output over its HDMI 2.0 interface and leveraging built-in FPGA-based video processing, the device can also up-convert HD or 2K source streams to 4K for viewing on UHD displays. The plug-and-play decoder features DHCP-based network configuration and can detect the video and audio characteristics of the target display device via EDID metadata, automatically selecting optimal output parameters or providing the user with a range of compatible choices. Decoded: Pro Convert transforms a live NDI stream into a high-quality HDMI output for AV connections
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ExhibitorNews Severn Trent Water benefits from consistent iiyama displays IIYAMA Stand: 8-K120
Poly Studio X30 and X50 are purpose-built, all-in-one video soundbars
X marks the spot for UC POLY Stands: 11-B140, 11-A140 At ISE, Poly is showcasing its human-first, end-to-end UC solutions designed to create workspaces that work for everyone. It advises visitors to head to the Unified Communications Zone (Hall 11) to experience the latest range of products for huddle rooms, open offices and cloud-based communication and collaboration. For seamless meeting room experiences for any sized space, Poly has introduced two new purpose-built, all-in-one video soundbars, the Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50. Whether users need a solution for a huddle room or large meeting room, Poly says the Studio X range is easy to deploy, easy to manage and easy to use, and makes collaboration simple. For the individual, the new Savi 8200 Office and UC series wireless headset series includes multi-device connectivity, active noise cancelling and 55m range, so users can walk and talk while on a call. Unique close conversation limiting also means that everyone on the call will hear only the person talking into the headset. As the company formerly known as Plantronics and Polycom, Poly combines audio expertise with powerful video conferencing capabilities to overcome the distractions, frustrations and distance that can make communication in and out of the workplace challenging.
When organisations need technology to deliver progression and development of the way their teams work, they can rely upon the depth of technology and vision from iiyama Professional Displays. Severn Trent Water needed to relocate its central London office and boardroom from one side of the city to another. The meeting room technology in the old office was also due for an update, as it had been installed more than eight years ago. Integrator Coodart was invited to help design and deliver the technology for the new office. The technology needed to be modern, reliable and deliver smart meeting iiyama displays have been utilised throughout the offices of Severn Trent Water spaces for years to come. iiyama displays were used throughout the office, all 4K and all fully integrated with wireless presentation and AV control. The boardroom was designed to deliver a flexible space with both an 86in 4K main display and a 65in 4K touch secondary display, integrated for both interactive collaboration and corporate video conferencing. The remaining meeting rooms had 65in and 55in 4K displays, providing the same level of visual experience and quality. The display technology was fully integrated and delivered alongside the fitout of the office space. The consistency across the iiyama family of displays supported the aggressive delivery timescales of this project, meaning control system programming was the same for all the different sizes of displays.
Immersive education INTEL UNITE Stand: 11-A170 Delivering a stellar learning experience while meeting curriculum requirements and budget constraints can be challenging. Educators in K-12 and higher education need flexible solutions that accommodate a range of devices and operating systems, foster collaboration and support anywhere, anytime learning. Now there’s a simple, affordable solution to turn today’s classrooms into modern learning spaces where teachers, students and IT benefit. Intel Unite is an easy-to-use wireless content-sharing solution that brings a new level of collaboration to the K-12 and higher education experience. Touch-enabled displays, moderated teacher controls, easy login and high-quality audio and visuals are just some of the features creating a rich, interactive experience. Simple integration with peripherals, tools and applications allow users to expand learning spaces. Touchscreen displays from providers such as ViewSonic or leading document cameras from Elmo and HoverCam can be added. Remote students or faculty can easily join the class or meeting session with support for popular unified communication apps. Seamless remote viewing also helps overcome visual impairments, as well as obstructed screen views, while extending the classroom experience to guest experts and off-site students. The Intel Unite solution is an open platform that also drives unique value for IT. IT teams can easily implement the solution to support existing classroom
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Intel Unite is an easy-to-use, wireless content-sharing solution
environments with either the on-premises or Intel Unite Cloud Service options. The solution is built on top of the Intel vPro platform for trusted performance, security and manageability. This includes enterprise-level encryption, six-digit PINs for more secure access codes, and remote
monitoring and management for easy diagnosis and troubleshooting. Creating an immersive classroom environment that fosters active learning, problem solving and collaboration is simplified with the Intel Unite solution.
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ExhibitorNews EXHIBITORVIEW
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New version of Symphony launched AVI-SPL Stand: 11-C155 Consider this global company scenario: meeting spaces around the world, AV, UC and control devices by various manufacturers, end users with different levels of technical ability, scattered technical resources, and corporate’s goal of stronger collaboration with increased productivity, usage and adoption. Guests to the AVI-SPL stand can see how the AV Awards’ International Integrator of the Year addresses these issues with the latest version of its proprietary software, AVI-SPL Symphony. Symphony is a user-experience management application for collaboration technologies that simplifies user engagement, improves meeting success and enables
business outcomes. Symphony v4.9, being showcased at ISE, continues AVI-SPL’s streak of innovation. Frank Mehr, SVP of technology-enabled services for AVI-SPL, said: “Symphony brings together all aspects of a meeting – monitoring, management, control, ticketing, analytics – into a single application. The additions we’ve made in version 4.9 make increasing usage and adoption of AV and UC technologies achievable.” Demos at AVI-SPL’s stand are highlighting the full Symphony application and enhancements related to: deployment acceleration for quicker, smoother onboarding of the technology estate, allowing access to actionable business intelligence through dynamic dashboards and new creation of customised reports; and room control enhancements, including a new UX for controlling rooms and easier access to room schedules and calendars. Laurie Berg, director of services product management at AVI-SPL, said: “Symphony provides the flexibility organisations require, whether deployed as a managed service or a SaaS model or coupled with other services. We’re excited to show visitors how it meets their company’s goals and initiatives.”
Going large with a new 98in display ASHTON BENTLEY Stand: 14-110 As a result of customer demand, Ashton Bentley has extended its display range by introducing a 98in display, the company’s largest to date. This extends the size of space, and application, where Ashton Bentley can be used. Large meeting rooms, training centres and immersive telepresence collaboration are just a few examples. According to the company, the stunning 98in UHD 4K displays allows a large amount of content to be viewed without compromising clarity or performance and is a truly immersive experience when used for video collaboration. Based on the same modular chassis design as the existing range, the new display solutions will be available in both single and dual configurations. Three different mounting height options provide for flexible placement. The displays come complete with the same Ashton Bentley room AV technology found in all of its systems. This includes an audio system with concealed speakers, AV signal processing, power management, control and all cables/connectors and brackets. 44 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
To complement these large displays, a new range of technology-enabled tables has been also designed. These include large boardroom-style tables and immersive telepresence solutions, all optimised for presentations and video. All tables are supplied with laptop inputs via concealed retractors, mains power sockets and USB charging, plus a PoE port for connecting touchpanel or VoIP phone. Plus, the most important feature: they are simple to use. Ashton Bentley room systems are compatible with all leading software/hardware codecs, and all third-party devices are all neatly housed within the chassis, removing the need for equipment racks.
The 98in display allows more content to be viewed without compromising clarity or performance
Paul Clark Senior vice president, EMEA managing director, Poly
The workspace revolution New ways of working and the popularity of open offices are revolutionising workspaces. Employees need chaos-proof solutions that optimise productivity, whether they are in a huddle room, on the go, or at their desk. A noisy contact centre, a large meeting room or a virtual training seminar thrives when powered with the right UC and AV technology. Poly’s audio and video capabilities overcome the distractions, frustrations and distance that can make communication in and out of the workplace challenging. We focus on making collaboration much simpler – ensuring anyone can start or join any meeting instantly and easily with the software and device of their choice. ISE is the ideal platform to showcase Poly’s latest solutions for human-first communication and collaboration for all types of workplaces and employees.
Stand: 11-B140, 11-A140
Global customer experiences ACRELEC GROUP Stand: 15-N260 Acrelec Group is a global technology company focused on reinventing the customer experience for restaurant and retail brands. The latest self-ordering kiosk, the K27, has become a solid part of Acrelec’s portfolio. With three models available, and featuring an ultra-thin bezel, Intel Core i5 processor and 27in HD display, the K27 can be used for informational tasks, self service and more. An optional integrated camera can be used for facial recognition and personalised selling. In addition Acrelec is offering The K27 can be used drive-through solutions, an interactive for informational tasks display and innovative software and self service solutions.
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ExhibitorNews IP-NINJAR changes the game IDK CORPORATION Stand: 10-R180 IDK is presenting new solutions that highlight the company’s commitment to innovation, with “making AV-over-IP a more familiar solution” the theme of its ISE 2020 stand. To meet the growing global demand for 4K AV-over-IP, IDK developed IPNINJAR, a 10GbE and SDVoE-based, turnkey, high-definition AV signal delivery solution. System control, signal extension, distribution, seamless KVM switching, videowall and multiviewing capabilities are fully integrated into the platform. Boasting full-format agility, true 4K/60 4:4:4 HDR HDCP2.2 capabilities, edge-to-edge zero frame delay and unparalleled stability, the IP-NINJAR leverages off-the-shelf 10Gb Ethernet infrastructure to replace traditional baseband AV architectures. With an elegantly simple architecture, unlimited I/O and footprint scalability, and individual nodelevel monitoring, the IP-NINJAR unleashes valuable signal management advantages for pro AV and IT. Hideki Iwasaki, president at IDK Corporation, said: “AV-over-IP is going to be the standard AV solution. However,
Zhenzhi Wu Expanding IP-NINJAR: 10GbE and SDVoEbased AV-over-IP product portfolio
many users still have some obstacles to fully adapt an AV-over-IP solution as a replacement for existing baseband solutions.” To meet global customer demands for SDVoE-based AV-over-IP solutions, IDK is using ISE to announce new smaller models, with less power consumption, and low-cost IP-NINJAR products. And, for those thinking of adopting a complete AV-over-IP ecosystem, IDK is demonstrating its SDVoE-Dante bridging solution, which enables audio signals to bridge between IP-NINJAR and Dante audio protocol. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the ISE show? ISE offers the unique opportunity for the players in every sub-section of the system integration market to get together and exchange their ideas on how the market and technology together would impact one another. There is truly no limitation on what is possible, and companies like ours can get unfiltered feedback on our latest inventions.
HDMI 2.1 and USB-C AOC solutions announced SURE-FIRE ELECTRICAL CORPORATION Stand: 15-C120 AV interconnections solutions provider Sure-Fire has announced a specially designed connector for HDMI 2.1, the most recent update of the HDMI specification that supports resolutions up to 10K. The company has also announced that its USB-C AOC solution is now available. Active optical cables (AOCs) convert electrical signals into optical for the transmission of video and data communications over long distances. In addition, they are thin, flexible and an ideal solution to be routed through walls, according to Sure-Fire. Another eye-catching product from the company for ISE 2020 is the multi-head converter cable. The multi-head cable combines four connectors in common with one HDMI output cable for connecting to displays or projectors. It eliminates the need for multiple single-point adapters
What do you perceive to be the key developments in, or threats to, your market sector at the current time? The boundary between digital signage and commercial displays is rapidly diminishing, thanks to the development of miniLED and microLED technology. We are looking at a new age of commercial display should this goes further. Sure-Fire’s USB-C AOC solution is being demonstrated at ISE 2020
that cause clutter and are easily misplaced. Sure-Fire Electrical has been an interconnecting solutions provider of many partners globally for more than 30 years and is based in Taiwan. With more than 500 employees worldwide, the Sure-Fire team supports clients and provides comprehensive services, taking clientdemanded concepts into mass production.
A Drop of light for the outdoors ADAM HALL GROUP Stand: 7-W200 Part of the Adam Hall Group, Cameo is presenting the new Drop series of battery-powered outdoor uplights at ISE 2020. Geared towards musicians, DJs and rental companies looking for a compact, mobile light source, the Drop series can be mounted in a variety of ways via a supplied mounting bracket or rubber feet, plus an additional tilt foot for uplight application without an attached bracket. The Drop series comprises three initial models: Drop B1 (1x15W RGBWA+UV LED), Drop B4 (4x15W RGBWA+UV LEDs) and the Drop P4 (4x15W RGBWA+UV LEDs) with conventional mains power supply. The battery-powered models feature a long-life LG Chem lithium-ion battery with an adjustable runtime of up to 12 hours. A special feature of the DROP B1 is 46 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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Why should attendees visit your stand at ISE 2020? AOTO is showcasing many of its latest products for the first time in the world at ISE 2020. These products and solutions, including the finest displays, most powerful processors in the world and AI-integrated systems, are top of the industry and provided only by AOTO, making our stand a must-see at the show.
Stand: 12-C100
The Cameo Drop series of outdoor uplights comprises three initial models, including the Drop B4
its integrated magnet, which allows it to be attached to metal surfaces without any additional equipment. To change the light output the Drop range includes two diffuser lenses for flexible beam angle spread options. All models also feature a built-in 2.4GHz W-DMX receiver for wireless DMX and IR control and four-touch-button display. Cameo is also showing its Opus X Profile moving head for the first time in Europe. Based on a 750W white light LED, Opus X Profile can generate a luminous flux of 33,000 lumen and 72,000 lux at 5m. In combination with a CMY colour mixing system – which includes a colour wheel with six dichroic filters and linear CTO correction ranging from 6,500K to 2,600K – as well as a zoom range of 6° to 48°, the Opus X Profile is said to enable projections without disturbing hotspots even in the most demanding environments. For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
ExhibitorNews Making a Move to the great outdoors SONOS Stand: 5-V130 ISE attendees can find out how to experience ‘brilliant sound indoors, outdoors and on the go’ with Sonos Move, a durable, battery-powered smart speaker. According to the company, Move offers surprisingly deep bass and an ultra-wide soundscape anywhere it is deployed. It features Automatic Trueplay tuning technology that continuously optimises the speaker’s EQ for user surroundings when on WiFi. When streaming over WiFi, users can connect Move to the rest of their Sonos systems at home. When away from home, they can switch Move to Bluetooth to easily play audio directly from a phone or tablet for great sound on the go. Move features an integrated ergonomic handle that makes it easy to pick up and carry anywhere it needs to be used. Users can enjoy up to 10 hours of great sound and uninterrupted playback on a single charge. When at home, Move can be slid into the included indoor charging base so it’s always charged and ready for use. With a UV-resistant finish, durable shell and an IP56 rating, Move can withstand the elements of life outside the home, including rain, moisture, dust and accidental drops. Like all Sonos speakers, Move gives users access to more than 100 music streaming services, an open software platform with regularly updated features and integrations, and an easy way to expand sound systems to other areas of life and home. Move was recently introduced alongside Sonos Port, a new versatile streaming component for stereo or receiver, and Sonos One SL, a powerful microphone-free speaker for music and more.
Move features an integrated ergonomic handle that makes it easy to pick up and carry anywhere it needs to be used
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ExhibitorNews Better bundles, perfect packs DESIGNFLOW Stand: 14-E125 ISE 2020 sees the official launch of designflow’s Outsourced Design Shop. This allows commercial, residential and marine integrators to make quick online purchases of design services for entire projects or to fill gaps within a project’s design and documentation. Outsourced design services are available individually, and customers can also add Site and Engineers packs as bundles. The launch of the Outsourced Design Shop sees the addition of two new bundles. The Cinema Site Pack provides all the design and documentation required to install a cinema system with up to three rows of seats, with or without fabric walls or acoustic treatment. The Engineers Panel Bundle provides a panel layout and schematics for items such as lighting, blinds or control panels. Designflow’s Proposal services have also had the bundle treatment. This bundle combines options for a simple proposal, embellished and full Gold, Silver, Bronze versions. They can be bought in options of one, two or four proposals a month, or as a pay-as-you-go option. The Handover Book from designflow’s Outsourced Design Shop Designflow designs and documents AV and smart building projects and can provide a complete end-to-end service, including full system specification. It has been recommended to its customers by Artcoustic, CEDIA, Crestron Europe, Genesis Technologies and Ivory Egg, and is trusted by these organisations to deliver cinema design, design documentation courses, and lighting and control system design to them, their dealers and members.
Flexible comms on a grand scale REXTRON Stand: 12-F110 Large-scale AV comms system NVDAK is the focal point of the Rextron stand this year. Based on flexible IP topology it can extend to up to 9,999 stations and, according to the company, will be ‘the first choice’ for many control centres, rather than web control or hardware control. The company says demand in control rooms is for simple commands, easier operation and provision of wider control. NVDAK offers 4K/1080p resolution, and supports video converters, DisplayPort, DVI and USB-C, as well as up to 163in LED displays.
NVDAK offers 4K/1080p resolution and can extend to up to 9,999 stations
All-in-one AV mixer increases input demand ATEN Stand: 8-K200 The UC9020 all-in-one multichannel AV mixer is being showcased at ISE 2020. It’s the first in a new StreamLive HD product range by Aten. The UC9020 sports two inputs and supports three HDMI ports for streaming up to 1080p, a video editor app and livestreaming platform quality management. Aten’s UC9020 AV mixer is part of the company’s new StreamLive HD The AV mixer is intended for commercial product range product promotion, professional vlogging, journalists on-the-road, classrooms or press conference streaming requirements. Designed for both enterprise or beginner users and offering iPad-based operation, the product integrates HD video switching, streaming, video conversion, and a splitter and audio mixer into a mobile and compact box. Users can quickly and directly connect to two platforms at once to enable streaming to worldwide audiences, according to Aten.
Smoothing the transition to digital AXIS COMMUNICATIONS Stand: 1-N137 ISE 2020 sees plenty of examples of the growth that’s taken place in network video and audio – and the Axis Communications stand is no exception. The company is showing its range of video surveillance and access control solutions, as well as its new audio offering for public address, safety and security, and background music. According to the company, its audio systems are complete solutions, ready to be used out of the box. Each individual speaker is said to be an advanced audio system, meaning that it has everything built in – such as an amplifier and digital signal processing microphone for system health monitoring. Axis speakers also have built-in software including a scheduler with integrated clock, prioritisation settings and zone management. For those with an existing investment in analogue audio, Axis notes that it offers solutions that enable a smooth migration to the digital world. The Axis system offers logical (that is, software-based) rather than physical zoning and every speaker can be part of multiple zones. Advanced scheduling of any audio content is also possible. Speakers connect to the standard network and use Power over Ethernet for both power and connectivity. 50 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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ExhibitorNews CAB-HAOC cables come ready-spooled for a better install experience
New active fibre optic cables WYRESTORM TECHNOLOGIES Stand: 1-N120 On show on the Wyrestorm ISE stand are the company’s CAB-HAOC cables, which are said to allow for installations of up to 50m with nothing more than an HDMI cable. The active fibre optic cables support 4K/60 4:4:4 8-bit and HDR 12-bit at 4:2:2. They support HDCP 2.3 for compatibility with the latest 4K HDR content, and can handle multichannel audio up to DTS:X and Dolby Atmos. Support for both ARC and CEC makes adding control of devices simple.
Designed for point-to-point use, or as part of a WyreStorm 4K UHD matrix switcher system where mirrored HDMI outputs can be used to their full potential, the company says the cables are an ideal solution for any environment where copper transmission may be susceptible to electromagnetic or radio frequency interference. With install experience as important as transmission quality, Wyrestorm says, its CAB-HAOC cables come ready spooled. With their new detachable HDMI heads, CABHAOC cables are designed to help installers easily feed them through conduits. Colour-coded/labelled connections improve ease of install and cable management.
Expanding ports CONNEX Stand: 14-K198 The Connex CMx2 HDMI and display port extender family is growing, with the addition of an Ethernet Fiber Converter. It can accommodate two gigabit networks using one fibre line, while the two-channel Fiberfox EBC 1502 connectors can transmit further signals on the other line. For this, an AUX port with LC connection is provided and, if more ways are required, a CMx2 converter with a four-channel Fiberfox EBC 1504 CMx2 now features HDMI connector and three AUX paths is also available. and display port extenders The new models complement the CMx2 series, which is designed to be extremely robust for use in the touring sector, with stable housing and easy-care, “indestructible” connectors. On the company’s ISE stand, Connex is also presenting a full range of powerCon True1 products which come as various boxes within the Rugg system. Rugg’s power distribution is made for heavy use in the event industry, with its corresponding requirements of durability, simplicity and cost efficiency. Customers can choose between Schuko, CEE and powerCon (blue or grey) variants, some of which are for outdoor use.
New move for optimal conversion quality RME Stand: 7-W225 New from RME is a high-end, two-channel A-D/D-A converter, the ADI-2 FS, which enables conversion to and from SPDIF, AES and ADAT at up to 192kHz. Features of the converter included balanced analogue inputs and outputs, monitoring via headphone output, SteadyClock FS for optimal conversion quality, three-stage hardware input and output level control, and additional D-D and A-A modes. Described as a “universal tool and flexible problem52 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
The collection of acoustic solutions marks the start of a new creative paradigm
Acoustic solution based on biomimetics VICOUSTIC Stand: 5-V89 Acoustic treatment and sound isolation company Vicoustic is at ISE to showcase its new GEN_VMT, the Generative Collection. With a design concept developed by Digitalab, an atelier of award-winning designers, the new collection of acoustic solutions marks the beginning of a new creative paradigm, according to the company, inspired by maths, geometry and biomimetics. According to the company, it is creating generative tiles, panels and acoustic clouds that combine sustainability, innovation and aesthetics. The first set of solutions results from geometric research in the field of pentagonal tiling, in which each individual piece is in the shape of a pentagon. In this exploratory work, Vicoustic says it was looking for a shape grammar that would allow the generation of endless combinations of single or double main shapes. The GEN_VMT acoustic panels are part of the VMT (Virtual Material Technology) Line, a collection of acoustic solutions made from VicPET Wool, a non-woven textile said to have superb acoustic performance and predominantly made from recycled plastic bottles. This material can now be found in acoustic panels and clouds, such as Flat Panel VMT, ViClouds VMT, VicWallpaper, VicOffice and Vixagon.
solver”, the ADI-2 FS is equipped with the following key features: two servobalanced analogue line inputs via XLR/ phones combo jacks; simultaneously usable balanced XLR and unbalanced phone jacks; an adjustable high-power headphone output on the front; an ADATcompatible optical SPDIF I/O; and a coaxial SPDIF I/O (RCA, AES/EBU compatible). Another highlighted aspect is SteadyClock FS, described by RME as its latest clock technology for maximum jitter suppression and lowest self-jitter. It enables high sound quality that is completely independent from Versatile A-D/D-A conversion is offered by the new RME ADI-2 FS the quality of the current clock, the company explains. from the ADI-2 Pro, facilitating 192kHz sampling frequency The ADI-2 FS also uses the conversion technology familiar and a dynamic range of 120dBA. For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
ExhibitorNews Neeo takes control
Durable: the Neeo Remote (right) shown with Control4’s Smart Home OS 3 UI
CONTROL4 Stand: 10-N130 Debuting internationally at ISE 2020, the Neeo Remote for Control4 is a touchscreen remote that delivers control of home entertainment experiences through Control4’s Smart Home OS 3 platform. The Neeo is an intuitive remote control that gives homeowners fast access to the things they use most. A 3in touchscreen offers a high-resolution graphical interface for fast access to favourite TV stations, video sources, music services and smart home devices, which users can arrange in any way they please. The Neeo Remote only includes the most essential physical buttons, making it easy for anyone to learn and use the remote without the need to look down. The Neeo unit was designed by Swiss engineers and is built from machined aluminium, which is intended to protect the edge-to-edge touchscreen and make the device incredibly durable. The Control4 Smart Home OS 3 unifies nearly 14,000 connected devices from major brands and provides a singular hand-held interface for the home. Family members in a Control4 OS 3-powered home have at-a-glance views of virtually every connected device, as well as options for control including the Control4 App, a Control4 touchscreen, a TV onscreen display, voice with Alexa and Google Assistant, and with the Neeo Remote.
Manage home devices with KNX FREEDOMPRO Stand: 9-F120 Easykon for KNX, a voice control bridge to control KNX home accessories with Apple HomeKit, Google and Amazon Alexa smart home apps and voice assistants, is being presented at ISE. Users can choose just one or use all three of the systems at the same time. Freedompro says smart home technologies increasingly used for small everyday comforts can do so much more and help to manage homes. Easykon can manage a complete system with up to 150 devices of 15 different categories. Owners can use one accessory at a time or create a group or a scene with different ones and activate them with one gesture. All that’s needed to configure Easykon for KNX is a computer. To speed up the process users can also import the KNX project structure generated in the Engineering Tool Software and drag and drop the group addresses directly from the interface.
Video capture delivers health benefits, even on the move VEO-LABS Stand: 13-B175
Easykon allows users to integrate smart home systems with KNX
The Veobox Quad Kit is the latest audio/video capture and streaming system for the healthcare market from Veo-labs. The Quad Kit is a multiThe Veobox Quad Kit can stream capture system that is mix up to four video signals designed for use in simulation centres and surgery rooms. It can mix up to four video signals (from cameras, vital signs monitors and so on) in different layouts, to help to deliver the best angles of view either during a simulation or a real-life surgery. The unit has a 250GB SSD hard drive that, for example, allows immediate video replay to debrief after a simulation. Secured live streaming is also possible over an internal network or over the internet. The Quad Kit also provides video editing and annotation features so users can tag points of interest in the video. Like the entire Veobox product line, the Quad Kit offers an intuitive user interface and can be integrated in a control room, according to the company. The set-up is available in a mobile version – known as Veostudio Quad Suitcase – that includes monitoring screens and audio devices, thus providing a standalone mobile solution. The Quad Kit can also be combined with the OpenVeo Mediaserver to offer secure video publishing.
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ExhibitorNews Global launch for HDBaseT receiver ATLONA Stand: 5-T50 This week at ISE marks the worldwide debut of Atlona’s AT-OME-RX11 4K/UHD HDBaseT receiver. The new model, which integrates with audio de-embedding capabilities, is the latest addition to Atlona’s Omega Series of switching, extension and video processing solutions for AV communications and collaboration. Paired with an Atlona HDBaseT transmitter or HDBaseT-output switcher, the OME-RX11 enables the transport of HDMI video and embedded audio alongside Ethernet, power and control over distances up to 100m. The new receiver is HDCP 2.2 compliant and supports video up to 4K/UHD at 60Hz with 4:2:0 chroma subsampling at HDMI data rates up to 10Gbps. Designed for meetings, collaboration and many other AV presentation applications, the OME-RX11 The latest addition to Atlona’s Omega Series of switching, extension and video processing solutions is on show features stereo audio de-embedding that extracts two-channel PCM audio to balanced, analogue outputs for feeding an amplifier and speakers, while support for multichannel audio enables the pass-through of formats including PCM, Dolby and DTS. The locally powered OME-RX11 can deliver industry-standard Power over Ethernet via HDBaseT to an Atlona Omega Series, HDVS-200 Series or AT-UHD-EX-100CE-TX-PD transmitter.
Smart update for flight announcements ATLASIED Stand: 7-N190 As part of its ambition to revolutionise flight announcements, AtlasIED is showcasing the IED570 digital communication system at ISE 2020, which is designed to allow an airport community system to update its legacy mic station to the latest, intuitive high-definition touchscreen. AtlasIED is bringing intuitive touchscreen operation to airport audio with its Fully programmable IED570 communications system via the IED570C-H touchscreen, the IED570 mic station is said to eliminate the need for airline personnel to use physical buttons to unlock the boarding sequence. Each sequence can be pre-programmed to begin automatically, and gate personnel can see a preview of the boarding process on the screen. Options for the IED570 mic station include a desktop or flush-mount footprint, allowing immediate retrofitting of the existing IED528 series. Along with the T112 Series, the IED570 station offers PoE functionality with redundant Ethernet ports. A network-based appliance, each IED570 station can obtain an IP address automatically or be assigned a unique IP address, simplifying installation and configuration. Equipped with an omnidirectional electret condenser microphone cartridge integrated with a mic preamp and an audio line driver, the IED570 offers the option of mounting the mic on the side or top of the unit. The microphone element location, in a moulded black textured Cyclolac housing, provides the mechanism for good acoustical coupling.
Staying cool in the outdoors TEMPEST Stand: 15-K225
ActiveCool, launched to keep powerful laser projectors cool
Digital projector enclosure manufacturer Tempest is launching ActiveCool, a closedloop cooling system for larger outdoor enclosures to house powerful laser projectors with thermal dissipation from 12,00015,000btu (British thermal unit). The technology, created with a US-based cooler manufacturer partner, ensures projector investments are protected and able to deliver continued optimum performance. The ActiveCool unit is installed next to the enclosure and continuously cools to a pre-set temperature while the projector is active, or if the enclosure heats up during the day. Tim Burnham, president, Tempest, said: “Today’s highpower laser projectors are wonderfully efficient, but they are also a lot more temperaturesensitive than their lamp-based predecessors. In higher ambient temperatures it may be necessary to reduce light output to preserve laser engine life, and colour balance may be affected by temperature fluctuations – not good. With ActiveCool, this potentially hugely costly issue is solved, with the minimum of fuss for the user.” ActiveCool is designed to work in conjunction with Tempest’s Cyclone outdoor enclosure and is available from the first quarter of 2020.
WiFi platform is DSP-based WILLIAMS AV Stand: 1-M30 WaveCAST is a WiFi platform designed for pro audio applications where high-quality sound is required, and it is being demonstrated on the Williams AV stand. It is built on a hardwarebased DSP audio system architecture, allowing system optimisation to achieve the highest quality experience for the particular audio stream being delivered, according to the company. Hearing assistance can be optimised for hearing loss, music can be optimised for highfidelity playback, and voice can be set for maximum speech intelligibility. Custom presets can also be established for specific performance applications. Professional audio inputs on the WaveCAST include 0.25in XLR connectors, phantom Up to four WaveCAST systems can be connected to support 1,500+ users in multicast mode power and a line level output jack. In addition to multi-stage gain control inputs, the DSP features include AGC, limiters, high- and low-pass filter, and adjustable range compressor control. The 16-bit DAC provides a 48kHz sample rate for a smooth digital stream and minimises digital harshness. WaveCAST supports both unicast and multicast network configurations. Up to four WaveCAST systems can be connected to the same WiFi network to provide multiple listening channels, supporting 45 users in unicast mode or 1,500+ users in multicast mode. 54 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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ExhibitorNews Multi-format AV mixer makes European debut
The VR-50HD MK II was developed in response to direct feedback from live event users
ROLAND Stand: 1-H125 Making its European debut at ISE 2020 is the Roland VR50HD MK II multi-format AV mixer, an all-in-one matrix switcher with USB 3.0 streaming capability. Developed in response to direct feedback from live event users, the VR-50HD MK II adds an aux output to support dedicated confidence monitoring, recording or streaming feeds. It retains the original VR-50HD’s connectivity and flexibility to accommodate a wide variety of event production. Additionally, the VR-50HD MK II features an updated user interface for easier navigation and set-up, enhanced audio quality and control capabilities for selected JVC and Panasonic PTZ cameras. It also offers new automation functions, such as intelligent automated audio mixing and automated video input switching. Intended to eliminate the need for peripheral devices, the VR-50HD MK II combines a 12-input/4channel multi-format video switcher, a 12-input digital audio mixer, a multi-viewer touchscreen and an AV streaming output via USB 3.0. The VR-50HD MK II’s assignable inputs allow the use of any combination of four SDI and HDMI sources. The new input assignment buttons on the VR-50HD MK II are said to make it easy to use all inputs on the switcher, with on-the-fly assignment of inputs to crosspoints.
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ExhibitorNews Fine focus ROCKETSIGN Stand: 12-P112, 8-G100, 8-P270
The APR-4055 is one of AEC Connectors’ many ISE 2020 launches
New connector design enhances signal quality AEC CONNECTORS Stand: 7-K250 New from AEC Connectors is the versatile APR-4055 RCA connector, which employs a design that allows reduced resistance, capacitance and inductance reaction during signal transmission. Non-coaxial conduction is able to use single-point conduction when the plug connects to the jack. The plug is made with nylon composite material which provides sufficient flexibility and clamping force to connect tightly with the jack. The jack is made with insulation material that allows full isolation from the metal plate as well as reduced impact from various external factors. According to AEC Connectors, the conductor featured in this new product is made from high-purity silver.
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LED screen company Rocketsign is launching its latest fine pitch outdoor (FPO) technology at this year’s ISE show. According to the company: “Technology for outdoor screens is improving rapidly. Rocketsign is a pioneer of fine pitch outdoor technology, and our focus on new innovative technology gives extra advantages against the competition. “At the moment, the market has many different fixed installation LED products, but the biggest problem is the wide variety of products. We have listened to our customers and they inspired us to redesign our fixed installation series, resolving incompatibility issues.” The latest screens from Rocketsign offer protection from collision, are dustproof and waterproof. They also feature a protective coating to protect the LEDs and prevent static.
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Ensuring clean power delivery TORUS POWER Stand: 1-Q115
Martin Barbour Product manager, Q-SYS Platform and Cloud Software, QSC
Why go native? In recent years, the term ‘native’ has entered the lexicon of the AV industry as the ultimate level of platform integration, and is closely correlated with providing the highest level of customer experience. True ‘native’ solutions provide additional value beyond just being integrated. Of course, we expect a native solution to work seamlessly together across the signal chain (which means less time creating those integration points). But, you should also expect that by combining all of these native pieces they will maximise the performance and value of the greater platform. A native solution also infers that its manufacturer has fully vetted each component in the portfolio and knows precisely how it performs in the wild, knows its limits, and knows how to troubleshoot the entire system. If you combine a given manufacturer’s processor with non-native amplifiers (for example), you are integrating a device that is untested and unsupported by the processor’s manufacturer. Aside from the added installation time (and cost!), there’s no guarantee the non-native solution will work the way you expect it to. And, if that device fails, you might spend more time troubleshooting and potentially more time reintegrating the device, leading to much higher costs over the lifetime of the system. While no system is completely bulletproof, a native solution means that there is a single source to turn to when issues arise. It means simpler integration, expedited deployment and an overall better performance for your customers. So next time you are designing an AV&C system, it’s time to go native!
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Front and centre on the Torus Power ISE stand is the company’s AVR Elite power control system for high-performance audio/video systems. The AVR Elite isolates connected equipment from the electrical grid, ensuring clean power delivery to sensitive electronic components. High Current capability provides performance improvements that The AVR Elite power control system is designed for high-performance audio/video systems the company claims can be seen and heard in all AV systems. Advanced Automatic Voltage Regulation zones. The TorusConnect WebApp works with all mobile protects against voltage fluctuations, and Series Mode devices and tablets and features an Installer Dashboard Surge Suppression protects expensive equipment from for power control of single or multiple installations. power line damage. WiFi connectivity makes firmware updates and feature The AVR Elite features a 32-bit processor and the new enhancements easy to install. TorusConnect power control system. TorusConnect is a TorusConnect includes live polling and on-demand reports cloud-based system for control, programming, data logging of power-quality data, data logging and historical data and reporting that allows installers to remotely monitor and reporting, graphical display of power parameters, and a respond to user issues, and to control and reboot power monthly report of power events to TorusConnect users.
Dante-enabled drive unit ready for press conferences AUDIOPRESSBOX Stand: 7-W19 Designed for use with a number of press box products from the same company, the APB-D216 R-D is a new drive unit from AudioPressBox. The APB-D216 R-D drive unit offers The two-channel active drive unit incorporates two 16 line/mic level outputs on the front analogue inputs and two-channel Dante interface, with a high-quality digital-to-analogue converter. The unit makes it easy to switch between line input and Dante networking, depending on requirements. There are 16 line/mic level outputs on the front and one output for expanders on the rear. Front outputs are balanced and individually transformer-isolated with selectable output level for each output. The number of outputs can be expanded with AudioPressBox expanders, enabling up to 48 additional line/mic outputs per channel. Enabling customers to use signal processing capabilities such as high-pass filter and compressor with limiter, the drive unit can be operated with the following AudioPressBox products: APB-008 SB-EX, APB-008 IW-EX, APB-008 OW-EX, APB-008 FBEX, APB-024 R-EX, APB-P008 OW-EX, APB-P008 IW-EX and APB-P112 SB-EX.
Keeping in touch SINOCAN INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Stand: 15-M240 Touchpanel display specialist Sinocan is launching its ultra-slim mobile stand under the Bestboard brand at ISE 2020. The 1.7cm panel provides an 88.9% screen-to-panel ratio while sporting an LG LCD antiglare display with ultra-HD 4K resolution. Running either Windows 10 or Android 8.0, the Bestboard provides 10-point touch with a 0.04 second response speed due to the panel’s high-speed processor. The remote screencontrol platform as well as an integrated SourceCon input sharing functionality slot. Equipped with WaveDynamics audio processing supports up to 32 ontechnology, the amplifiers can be set-up and controlled via screen participants. the Audac WaveDynamics configurator. Its two-way panel control Sinocan puts its best The MFA arrives with same user-friendly interface as enables remote meetings to board forward the SMA, SMQ, PMQ and XMP series products. It allows be turned into collaborative online the user to fine-tune settings on the front of the amplifier environments where all parties are able to share and through a 2.5in graphical display or to import configuration interact with content. Pens with electromagnetic resonance files via USB. Connectivity options include RS232 and technology can be used to communicate ideas on the RS485, as well as an optional expander that enables built-in interactive whiteboard application that supports the connection to a Dante network. placement of images as well as the creation of shapes and annotations
Multi-purpose amps make debut AUDAC Stand: 7-M190 Belgian pro audio manufacturer Audac is debuting the new MFA2xx multi-functional amplifiers at ISE 2020. The all-in-one amplifier is geared towards small-tomedium sized installations that require the functionality of a comprehensive audio system, but avoids the need to invest in expensive hardware. Available in outputs of 80W or 160W, the MFA2xx amplifiers offer compatibility with the Audac Touch 2
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ExhibitorNews ThinkSmart to improve workplace productivity LENOVO Stand: 10-K130 On a mission to bring smarter technology to the workplace, Lenovo knows that everything starts with the individual employee. However, the digital nature of work means more distractions for all, with the resulting demand to multitask presenting new workload management challenges. Thankfully, technology can help employees streamline tasks, freeing them up to focus on activities that have the most impact. Online meetings throughout the day can disrupt workflow and take up valuable PC display real estate. With this in mind, Lenovo developed ThinkSmart View, a new Microsoft Teams personal business communications device that removes the dependency on your PC for meeting management with its intuitive design and one-touch meeting start. Engineered for productivity and collaboration, ThinkSmart View allows users to engage in voice or video calls from home or the office, without impacting other works in progress. Clear audio is provided with built-in mics and speakers or, for extra privacy, optional Bluetooth headphones can be paired. Further, users are reassured with security features including a sliding shutter to cover the camera when not in use and a four-digit pin for secure access, making it suitable for personal and hotdesking scenarios alike. Joseph Mingori, general manager, Lenovo WW Smart Office Business, said: “Our smart-to-smarter goal with the voice-ready ThinkSmart View is to enable workforces to get the most out of their workdays. And, with even more intelligent features being added over time, we’re future-proofing new offerings like this to maximise your investment.”
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ExhibitorNews Small size, high performance
Funktion-One is unveiling its most compact speakers to date
FUNKTION-ONE Stand: 7-S192 PA supplier Funktion-One has chosen the second day of ISE 2020 for the launch of two compact loudspeaker models – the F5 mid/high speaker and the SB8 bass unit – described as its smallest ever speakers. The F5’s compact dimensions and high output mean it is suited to a wide range of applications, including distributed public address systems, bars and restaurants, as well as domestic applications such as home cinemas, desktop monitoring and music systems. This speaker features a Funktion-One wide-range, high-sensitivity 5in driver, an integrated high-pass filter for low-frequency protection, angled cabinet design for desktop use and a 3/8in microphone stand mount. The other new unit, the SB8 bass unit, incorporates a high sensitivity 8in bass driver and requires no EQ or controller, only crossover filters. A self-powered version will be available soon. This unit is said to be particularly suited to applications where a conventionally sized subwoofer would be too large or obtrusive. Examples include bars, restaurants, retail and galleries, as well as domestic applications. Tony Andrews, founder, Funktion-One, said: “We’re very happy to introduce the F5 and SB8 at ISE 2020. Though they are small in size, they are capable of the highperformance standards that we demand from all of our loudspeaker innovations.”
Divine monitor for audio networks The VMX88 incorporates live sound filters and dynamics algorithms
The benefit of experience NST AUDIO Stand: 5-V158 Centre stage on the NST Audio stand is the company’s new VMX88 8-in 8-out matrix signal processor. Based on the company’s latest generation DSP designs, the VMX88 is described as ‘bringing no-compromise audio performance and system control to Dante-networked audio installations’.
Dan Cartman, managing director, NST Audio, said: “Our D-Net control software for PC, Mac and iPad gives users complete control over Ethernet and WiFi. The VMX88 is also fully compatible with our VR1 PoE remote control panel for simple, flexible user control, while control via third-party systems such as Crestron is available via our simple Ethernet control protocol.” Benefiting, NST says, from its extensive experience in live sound reinforcement on concert tours and at the UK’s largest festivals, the VMX88 incorporates live sound filters and dynamics algorithms that the company claims result in the most transparent audio quality possible. The VMX88’s front panel interface gives clear visual indication of all inputs and outputs, as well as the status of Dante and communications network activity, for simplicity of operation.
Add IP to any loudspeaker BARIX Stand: 8-K275 The newest innovation from Barix for adding IP networking capabilities to new or existing loudspeaker designs has been unveiled at ISE. The IP Former replaces the 70/100V transformer traditionally used with analogue loudspeakers. The PoE-powered IP Former The new IP Former adds IP provides an IP network interface, audio stream decoder networking capabilities to new or existing loudspeaker designs and amplifier front-end for 2-Ohm to 8-Ohm speakers. By using IP Former in place of standard transformers, integrators can continue to use their preferred loudspeaker brands and models while bringing them into the IP domain. Existing installations can similarly be retrofitted with IP capabilities by replacing their transformers with IP Former units. Meanwhile, IP Former’s mounting and connection 60 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
compatibility with standard 70V and 100V transformers enables OEMs to incorporate the Barix module without changes to their manufacturing processes. Based on Barix’s IPAM 400 IP Audio Module, IP Former is built with the latest IP and IT security standards in mind. PoE minimises cabling and simplifies installation by eliminating the need for plugging into a power outlet. Flexibly supporting applications from background music and invenue announcements to paging and emergency warning systems, IP Former decodes audio streams delivered via HTTP, RTP or UDP in codec formats including PCM, AACplus, MP3, Opus, G.711 and G.722. Barix’s FLEXA customisation layer enables integrators and manufacturers to deploy their own custom programmes on IP Former. It also supports SIP negotiation for use with VoIP phone systems and is compatible with InformaCast and Syn-Apps mass-notification platforms.
GLENSOUND Stand: 5-R131 With Dante and AES67 audio networks proliferating, exhibitor Glensound identified an opportunity in the market and developed the Divine network audio speaker. A single network cable connection provides power and four audio channels to the Divine, while 18 separate configurable parameters that are accessed from a rear screen allow users to set the Tap into AoIP: the Divine’s Divine to their preferred operational volume control goes all the mode. way up to 11 Routing is managed by the Dante Controller application, allowing any of four different sources on a Dante network to be routed to the Divine. Dante Controller is also used to set AES67 mode if required. The four inputs available on the Divine are selectable from the front individually, in pairs, or mixed together. Any input can be disabled if required. The key feature of the Divine, according to Glensound, is that any input can be set to be an interrupt of another, with various dim levels. For example, if the Divine is used in a dressing room in a theatre, input 1 could be the show feed, with input 2 set as the interrupt for the stage manager. Different EQ presets are available along with an LF cut, and gain boost from 0 to 24dB. For additional clarity on voice material, a band pass filter is available. For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
ExhibitorNews Switches on time YAMAHA COMMERCIAL AUDIO Stand: 3-C95 On the first day of ISE 2020 Yamaha took the wraps off its latest network switches and revealed that its flagship DZR/CZR loudspeakers will now also be available in a white finish. The newly unveiled SWR2310 series switches are designed to provide high-quality options for Dante systems at larger live events, in restaurants, retail, enterprise, banqueting halls, education, theatres, houses of worship and other venues. The SWR2310-28GT (24 ports with four ports for SFP+) and SWR2310-18GT (16 ports with two ports for SFP+) can be combined with Yamaha’s new SFP+ optical modules or direct attach cables to provide 10Gbps audio communication, supporting a fully 96kHz Dante network with maximum transmission distance of up to 10km. The SWR2310-10G switch offers 1Gbps communication for situations where a compact switch with security management is needed, but Power over Ethernet is not required. Like Yamaha’s existing SWR/SWP series network switches, the SWR2310 models support the VLAN function for security management, while dedicated Yamaha LAN Monitor software is available for status monitoring and fast troubleshooting. Yamaha’s flagship DZR/CZR loudspeakers and DXS XLF/CXS XLF subwoofers – introduced in 2018 – will be available in a white finish, which is aimed at providing more options for venues, such as hotel banqueting rooms, houses of worship and auditoriums, where an audio system needs to blend into the space. The DZR range comprises eight full-range models and four DXS XLF subwoofers, including
Showcase of projection and LED displays OPTOMA Stand: 1-N30 Showcasing its expanding range of visual display technology at ISE is Optoma. Thierry Millet, managing director, Optoma EMEA, said: “This year at ISE we are demonstrating unique projection and LED display installations – embracing the flexibility and breadth of our product range which brings significant benefits to our customers and partners.” Millet continued: “With customer needs and the user experience at the centre of everything we do, Optoma’s projection, LED and interactive flat panel display products combine superior image processing technologies with exceptional engineering and innovation to deliver stunning crystal-clear images with Millet: “Our product range brings significant benefits to our ultimate reliability.” customers and partners” On show is the company’s expanded range of all-in-one QUAD LED display solutions, together with demonstrations of real-life applications using projection mapping and blending to create engaging displays. Optoma is also highlighting new highbrightness and 4K UHD DuraCore laser phosphor professional projectors, and new 4K UHD professional and home projectors using the latest single-chip DLP technology. The Optoma stand also features the company’s range of new professional laser projectors together with its family of interactive flat panel displays.
Automixing fuels system’s flexibility SOUND DEVICES Stand: 7-E180 Sound Devices has confirmed the incorporation of Dugan Automixing into its new Scorpio Premium Portable mixerrecorder. The Dugan Speech System algorithm is said to offer users maximum flexibility for the management of multiple live microphones in the field. A total of 16 channels of Dugan automixing are supported 62 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
The SWR2310 series switches from Yamaha offer high-quality options for Dante systems
D versions that feature onboard Dante I/O capability, with 96kHz DSP processing and low-frequency reproduction. The passive CZR series features three full-range models, with two CXS XLF subwoofers.
Say Hi-Lo to adjustable furniture LOXIT Stand: 11-F160 The latest innovations for Loxit’s range of business and education furniture – including online configurators – are now available. With the company’s online configurator for the Hive Desk – a collaborative desk that combines a screen, device management, charging and security technologies – it’s possible to choose desk sizes (for three, five or seven people), shape, colour, power modules and AV faceplates. The Hi-Lo Workspace electric heightadjustable desk can also be customised online, with shape, size, colour and accessories able to be modified. Specific brand colours and finishes can also be integrated. The Hi-Lo Workspace offers almost 600mm of vertical travel, meaning it can accommodate everyone from young children to adults. The Hi-Lo Spotlight electric height-adjustable lectern The Hi-Lo Spotlight electric heightis now available in a mobile version adjustable lectern is now available in a mobile version. Using the design of Loxit’s mobile screen mounts, the new Spotlight offers integration with the latest Creston/Lutron control panels and interfaces, while four lockable castors on the wheeled base ensure it can be positioned securely. An online configurator for Spotlight is also available. John Whittle, director at Loxit, said: “Loxit is well known for creating custom solutions designed to meet the specific needs of our customers. We have now made this much easier thanks to the addition of online configurators on our website, allowing customers to explore the different options available to them for creating their ideal solution.”
in the Scorpio, which provides 32 channels, 12 buses and 36 tracks of recording, as well as 16 ultra-low-noise Scorpio microphone preamplifiers. The move follows on from the earlier addition of Dugan automixing to Sound Devices’ 688 mixer-recorder and 633 mixer-recorder. Sound Devices’ field mixers and recorders have an exclusive licence for Dugan technology. Jon Tatooles, chief business development officer at Sound Devices, said: “Sound Devices has enjoyed a long and
Dan Dugan Sound Design is debuting several new products for mixing and recording at ISE 2020
successful partnership with Dan Dugan Sound Design and we are pleased to offer his technology in our newest mixer-recorder.” For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
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AVIXA FlashTracks FlashTracks are free 20-minute education sessions held on stand 13-N110 near Entrance C of the RAI. FlashTrack education is designed for AV professionals of all experience levels and will focus on key topics and trends in the industry. You must be an AVIXA Member to attend these free sessions. You can sign up for basic membership at avixa.org; alternatively AVIXA staff will be on hand to help you sign up on the stand.
11:00 Chuck’s Tool Kit: Things you need for proper needs analysis speaker: Chuck Espinoza, AVIXA In this session, we’ll look at some of the equipment and procedures that you will need to properly analyse an environment for a successful AV needs analysis and design.
11:30 5 Essential Considerations for Your Next AV Installation speaker: Aaron Hall, Anixter In this fast-paced session, our technical experts will put five essential considerations on your AV installation radar. With expanding bandwidths and ever-increasing investment in AV integrations and deployments, we will highlight the essentials of each design consideration and provide resources for further information and/or training to get them right. • Best Practice Copper Cabling Technique • Maximising PoE Technology • Ensuring Fire Regulations Compliance (CPR) • Best Uses of Fibre Optic Cabling • Supporting IP-based Communications.
12:00 The Need for Uncompressed 4K@60 4:4:4 speaker: Yaki Sfadya, HDBaseT Alliance/Valens As the market evolves towards higher resolution, the challenge of uncompressed long-distance distribution increases. While there are some acceptable compression options in the market, not every application or use case can compromise quality and performance even with the lowest compression. Emerging applications based on machinevision and AI rely heavily on getting ‘the full picture’, and are shaping the requirements for future AV distribution. In this session, we will look at the basics of high-quality transmission of uncompressed 4K@60 4:4:4 and examine how the new HDBaseT specification addresses these major pain points.
12:30 Utilising Surface Haptics to Cultivate Rich Touch Experiences & Heighten Customer Engagement speaker: David Anderson, Mimo Monitors Last year the first commercially available touchscreen with integrated surface haptics hit the market, creating new opportunities to cultivate rich and meaningful touch 64 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
experiences. In this talk, attendees will learn about what surface haptics technology is, how it works and some potential ways they can utilise it to reach their business goals across various verticals. We’ll also walk through some potential use-cases as well as real-life case studies (with Gillette and California Academy of Sciences), and provide considerations for those interested in utilising this new and emerging technology. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of what surface haptics is, as well as various ways they can best utilise this groundbreaking technology to engage customers.
13:00 Twenty-Minute Tech Manager School: Incident management – data analytics speaker: Chuck Espinoza, AVIXA AV systems and operations will always have the occasional interruption in functionality – from mechanical failure to user error. In this session we will explore how we can use patterns and data to help predict and possibility eliminate future interruptions and failures, and enable our systems to have a better user experience.
13:30 Mix-Minus – What it is and how to use it speaker: Rich Zwiebel, QSC High-quality sound is difficult to achieve in meeting room environments where multiple microphones and sound sources create high potential for feedback. Mix-minus can turn a poor sound system into a great one if deployed properly. This session will explain what it is, when to use it and the basic concept of how to use mix-minus.
14:00 On-Prem or Cloud: Why should you have to choose? speaker: Nico Cormier, Pexip Over the past decade, organisations around the world have shifted to cloud computing for the cost benefits, scalability and flexibility it provides. In moving to the cloud, however, these organisations lose a key benefit that on-premise software installations provide: control. But what if that wasn’t the case? What if organisations could have all the benefits of cloud while maintaining control over their data and infrastructure? This session will provide an overview of a new computing model that brings together the best of both worlds. Attendees will learn why today’s approach to hybrid compute is too complex and doesn’t deliver on its promise.
AVIXA FlashTracks are organised into four tracks. Use the key below to help you identify the sessions most relevant to you.
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14:30 The Evolution of Assistive Listening Technologies speaker: Per Persson, Williams AV This session will discuss emerging technologies for assistive listening in commercial AV settings. We will cover WiFi audio, automated speech captioning and Bluetooth. These technologies will be compared with more traditional solutions such as induction loop, analogue RF, digital RF and infrared. We will advise regarding applications where the different technologies are a good fit – and not. This session also offers information about legislative requirements.
15:00 The Next Phase of AV over IP speaker: David Chiappini, Matrox Graphics AV-over-IP products (phase 1) are well engaged in the AV market. As the industry’s knowledge of the full magnitude of the impact of IP-based AV matures, the second wave of AV-over-IP will shift the discussion away from topics like codecs, latency and colorspace quality levels onto topics such as standards, interoperable ecosystems across brands, and value of products that create interoperable environments that fully leverage the converged world of data, communications and performance media over IP. Matrox will discuss the technological and commercial factors driving the inevitable convergence towards not only open-source standards for underlying core tech, but also the expectation from corporate, government and industrial end users for a truly ubiquitous interoperable AV-over-IP environment as well.
15:30 Twenty-minute NAVS School: Network traffic analysis for the purpose of troubleshooting AV systems? speaker: Marcus Yarborough, AVIXA
16:00 How the Higher Education Sector is Embracing Pro AV Systems speaker: Ahmed Algohary, Baud Telecom Company This session explains how the higher education sector is embracing professional AV systems. It also presents a case study showing how integrated AV solutions are helping higher education decision makers to create a uniquely immersive environment for their students. For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
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CEDIA Sessions CEDIA is hosting an extensive training programme at ISE, powered by KNX, for technology professionals working with integrated systems across multiple residential and business applications. CEDIA is offering quick and simple admission to its Professional Development Programme thanks to its All Access Training Pass, priced at €325 for Members (€400 for non-members). This includes CEDIA education sessions during the show (excludes Design & Build Conference and CEDIA Certifications). Alternatively, individual courses can be booked on an a la carte basis for those with more limited time. Ninety-minute sessions are €89 (€119) and half-day sessions are €155 (€220).
09:30-11:00 • Room D301 New Lighting Technologies: The changing face of the dimmer rack speaker: Simon Buddle, CEDIA
09:30-11:00 • Room D302 Time is Money: Four tools to boost profits speaker: Leslie Shiner, The ShinerGroup
09:30-11:00 • Room D202 How to Deal with Direct LEDs speaker: Michael Heiss, M Heiss Consulting
09:30-12:30 • Room D201 Cybersecurity Architecture of the Future speaker: Jeff Sonnleitner, Moraine Park Technical College
11:30-13:00 • Room D202 Infrastructure Cabling and Connectivity in the 2020s speaker: David Meyer, CEDIA
11:30-13:00 • Room D302 Smart Home Technologies as Assisted Living speaker: Paul Doyle, Bush Co
11:30-13:00 • Room D301 Avoiding Acoustical Mistakes 14:00-15:30 • Room D201 Death Match: HDMI v HDBaseT v AV-over-IP v fibre
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16:00-17:30 • Room D202 The Future of Entertainment: Content, distribution, and the consumer speaker: John Penney Geoff Meads
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speakers: Geoff Meads, Presto AV; Jeff Hayward, Wildwood PR
CEDIA Talks are 20-minute sessions presented by industry thought leaders on the CEDIA stand (1-E20) and are free to attend with no registration necessary
14:00-15:30 • Room D301 Managing for Success speaker: Leslie Shiner, The ShinerGroup
14:00-15:30 • Room D302 Wi-Fi 6: The next generation in Wi-Fi
11:00 Circadian Lighting – How it impacts us everyday speaker: Eddie Shapiro
speaker: Nathan Holmes, Access Networks
Rich Green
speakers: Rich Green, Rich Green Design; Jan Martens, Woelf
16:00-17:30 • Room D201 Bass Management in Media and Cinema Rooms
Emerging Trends
speaker: Samantha Ventura, CEDIA
speaker: David Meyer, CEDIA
16:00-17:30 • Room D301 Discounts: The kiss of death
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16:00-17:30 • Room D302 The Transformational Leader: Strategies for effective leadership in the workplace
speaker: Steve Haas, SH Acoustics
14:00-15:30 • Room D202 Creating a Marketing Strategy for your Business
CEDIA Sessions at ISE are organised into three tracks: Business Success, Emerging Trends and Technical Excellence. To help you choose your sessions, use the key below to identify the topics most of interest to you.
This talk will review circadian lighting and its importance on how we work, how we feel and what has happened through time to change how we think about light and nature. This session will shed some new light on how our daily routines and lives are impacted by circadian lighting, or what some researchers now call humancentric lighting.
15:30 Bringing Esports Home speaker: Michael Heiss This free CEDIA Talk will give attendees a top-level view on how to create an esports environment in the residential space. No games here, this is for real as a potential profit opportunity for the residential professional. CEDIA Fellow Michael Heiss will help you learn what this is all about.
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Exhibitor Training Sessions AED Audio • Room E001 09:30-18:00
AED Audio demo room AED Audio is a worldwide audio brand that was founded and created by AED group. AED stands for Acoustic and Electronic Development and started back in the early 1980s with the development of its own speakers. Today, AED is coming back to its legacy with a brand new product range that is inspired and developed with the experience and the knowledge of audio professionals.
ATEN • Room G110 10:00-12:30
Centralised Control Certification You’re one click away from complete and customisable control! Learn how to configure ATEN’s VK-series and discover how to set up a centralised and customisable hardware control system from scratch. Build an intuitive interface with an app, wallplate buttons everyone can use and connect typical hardware used in conference rooms and control rooms.
Barco • Room E107/D502/D503/D504 09:30-18:00 (E107)
Residential Barco Residential brings innovative visual experiences to all areas of the finest residences, combining technology leadership with architecture and interior design. Be inspired by some of these application-based solutions, built by custom integration partners, using our established components and processes to create a fully integrated solution that perfectly complements your residence.
10:30-18:00 (D503)
Nobody does Laser Projection Better than Barco Drop by whisper suite D503 and join us in comparing projection through RGB lightsource and laser phospor lightsource or 4K Native and 4K UHD. We will also introduce how you can start to manage your fleet of assets in the cloud.
11:00-11:15, 15:00-15:15 (D502)
LED Talks Join us in whisper suite D502 and dive deep in to the LED display solution and see how it actually works on site.
12:00-12:45, 14:00-14:45, 16:00-16:45 (D504)
Event Master | ImagePROcessing Experience live demo sessions of the latest additions to our Event Master E2/S3/Ex solution for image composition and screen management. New multioperator functionalities, the latest video quality (HDR) and new possibilities to further improve your ROI. Registration required! Please contact jasleen.bagga@barco.com in order to register.
This course offers an introduction to BrightSign products and services. Learn the differences between player models and what types of digital signage applications are appropriate for each model. You’ll also learn about BrightSign’s software and service solutions as well as options for using partner CMS to create and manage your digital signage content.
11:00-12:30
Basics of BrightAuthor This session will take you on a tour of BrightSign’s robust player management platform. Learn how to manage, publish and monitor your signage network, as well as create simple presentations using features of looping playback, multi-zone layouts, tickers, live text and more for a variety of applications.
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Interactive Presentation Creation Learn how to create engaging signage using BrightAuthor and interactive technologies such as touchscreens, GPIOs, USB buttons, social media, HTML5, the BrightSign App and more. The possibilities are endless to create signage that enhances the level of participation with signage and creates a lasting impression.
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Video Walls This class will review technologies and best practices when using BrightSign hardware to deploy videowall systems. Learn how BrightSign media players can enhance videowall performance, stability and reliability, and understand the creative workflows to deliver videowall content.
d&b audiotechnik • Room E105/E106 10:00-10:40, 12:00-12:40, 14:00-14:40, 16:00-16:40 d&b Soundscapes. Tech, art and beyond
Draper Europe & Draper Group • Room F001 09:00-18:00
Open Meetings and Product Demonstrations Open meetings with Draper Europe and Draper Group personnel. New products and projection screen demonstrations.
Kramer • Room G109 13:00-15:00
Consultants Program We welcome you to join Kramer’s Global Consultants Program. For more information, please contact your local Kramer representative.
L-Acoustics • Room E103 BrightSign • Room G105 09:00-10:30 BrightSign 101
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10:00-10:45, 12:00-12:45, 14:00-14:45 A Series and Autosolvers Demo The A Series presentation takes the audience through
the genesis of the product, highlighting the core benefits of a constant curvature line source system fitted with Panflex. Audience will have the opportunity to listen to A10, A15 and a combination of A10 or A15 with KS21. The second chapter of this presentation will cover briefly the Autosolvers, a set of sotware tools that improves and accelerates system design and implementation. The presentation ends with an introduction of M1, L-Acoustics measurement system embedded within LA Network Manager that truly saves time and effort during the system calibration process.
Martin Audio • Room E104 11:00-12:00, 13:00-14:00, 15:00-16:00, 17:00-18:00
Loudspeaker Demo A comprehensive demonstration of Martin Audio’s best-selling products, including ADORN, BlacklineX, CDD Series, O-Line, WPS and SXC118, as well as the premiere of new product offerings for the installation market.
Panduit/Atlona • Room F005 11:00-12:30
Unified Communications 101 This is joint a Panduit-Atlona presentation. Learn how traditional cabling from VoIP to AV-over-IP continues to support challenging applications. Join us for this 90-minute session as we break down the infrastructure and AV integration required for successful unified communication applications.
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Disrupting the Control Market This session will discuss integrated applications over Velocity as the core management platform in supporting workspace interactions over AV; including lighting systems, complementary collaboration systems, BAS, etc. Join us for this 60-minute look into Velocity, Atlona’s IP-based AV control platform that brings together a unique set of capabilities resulting in easy system scalability and low cost of ownership.
15:00-16:00
The All-IP Meeting Space Is your network flexible? Are you able to quickly identify, then rapidly act and reconfigure systems? Do you have a self-guiding, colour-coded cabling system that helps identify individual runs? Are you considering a green AV system as an environmental, sustainable asset? Join us for this 60-minute session as we first discuss IP network considerations, and then demonstrate how the Atlona All-IP Meeting Space dramatically simplifies AV system designs for any small or large meeting room, saving you and your customers time and cost.
Void Acoustics • Room E108 10:00-11:00, 12:00-13:00, 14:00-15:00, 16:00-17:00
Audio Demonstration Audio demonstrations including products from the Venu, Cyclone, Air and Arcline series.
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ExhibitorNews Monitoring and management of AV from the cloud QSC Stand: 1-F120 On show on the QSC stand is Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager, which provides real-time monitoring and management for the Q-SYS audio, video and control ecosystem, including any connected third-party devices. The cloud-based subscription Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager offers real-time service is said to be ideal for AV/ IT system administrators looking monitoring and management to avoid reactive maintenance and reduce overall support costs associated with their AV systems by providing real-time device and system monitoring, advanced event log diagnostics, plus intelligent alerts and notifications. Users have the ability to fine-tune Enterprise Manager’s capabilities by choosing to monitor as many physical sites, systems and peripherals as necessary from a single subscription. Furthermore, users choose from different feature tiers based on the level of monitoring and management desired for their enterprise. Martin Barbour, product manager, Q-SYS Platform and Cloud Software, QSC, said: “QSC has made a number of recent advances to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, including the release of Q-SYS Control and native Q-SYS video distribution. We now offer a full ecosystem that together maximises the performance of every individual native component to deliver a better end solution. Enterprise Manager rounds out the Q-SYS ecosystem with a tool that turns real-time data into actionable insights for the entire AV&C system.”
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Focus on invisible speakers STEALTH ACOUSTICS Stand: 5-R96 In addition to launching its new StingRay-83 outdoor speaker, Stealth Acoustics is showcasing its LRx83 and LRx85 ‘invisible’ speakers. Incorporating advanced carbon fibre materials, new lamination processes and enhanced driver sets, the company claims the speakers offer impeccable audio performance and the aesthetic benefits that only true invisibility can offer. The two-panel system, which replaces a segment of a flat wall or ceiling with a paintable, nonpenetrable flat front speaker system, incorporates five mid-range/high frequency drivers mounted in a dual-D’Appolito alignment. Stealth Acoustics says this offers a noticeable improvement in left/right panoramas and depth of sound stage. A number of products from the LRg family of invisible loudspeakers are also on show in the listening area, including the LR6g, SLR8g, LR8g and LR3g models. These speakers are described by the company as offering extremely broad coverage and ultra-smooth extended frequency response. Stealth Acoustics’ B22g and B30g invisible subwoofers are also on display for visitors to experience. According to the company, these deliver bold bass output for extra impact with ‘zero aesthetic pollution’, providing exceptional bass and room coverage with frequencies extending as low as 20Hz.
Secret speaker: the LRx85 incorporates advanced carbon fibre materials
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ExhibitorNews Tech tie-up for meeting systems AVOCOR Stand: 13-C110 Avocor and Logitech have combined their collaboration technologies to deliver an integrated, easy-to-install Zoom Rooms for Touch communication system, known as ALZ, to connect teams all over the world. The Avocor ALZ series combines Logitech’s MeetUp system with an Avocor display and Zoom-ready Avocor OPS i7, to enable secure communication as well as whiteboard annotation The screen of the ALZ system – a joint Avocor/Logitech comms set-up saving and sharing. ALZ offers audio and video, including front-facing audio, through MeetUp, to enable clear speech. Logitech’s MeetUp features a 4K camera with an extra-wide field-of-view and motorised pan/tilt lens to provide 160° of total room coverage, without the fisheye distortion that can plague some wide-angle cameras. The Avocor ALZ line-up comes in three sizes – 65in, 75in and 86in – and in two performance options, IR and InGlass, giving six options in total. Both performance options feature 4K resolution and pixel-precise touch that most closely resembles writing on paper. The screen is anti-glare, so it can be added to virtually any room or space without concern about the impact of lighting. With whiteboarding precision down to the pixel, Avocor’s displays are 4K at 60Hz, which means not only crystal-clear images but also low-to-no lag. Every ALZ is paired with a hard-tip stylus, which allows for smooth drawing, writing and easy ideas sharing between teams.
Latest Arcline monitors take the stage VOID ACOUSTICS Stand: 5-U150 The latest additions to the Void Acoustics Arcline series – the ArcM 12 and ArcM 15 – are being demonstrated on the company’s ISE stand. The ArcM 12 is designed to be a lightweight, versatile monitor, with multiple working angles, allowing use as either a nearfield booth monitor or conventional stage wedge. The low-profile design is said to create cleaner stage The low-profile design of the ArcM is said to create cleaner stage lines lines and a more visually appealing view for the audience. In addition, pole mounting or wall mounting are possible for front-of-house purposes. According to the company, finite element analysis has significantly reduced port noise and air distortion. The 12in ArcM 12 is unpowered, allowing it to integrate with touring operators’ existing infrastructure. With a frequency response of 60Hz-18kHz ±3dB, the maximum continuous output is 130dB, reaching 133dB peak output. The slightly larger 15in ArcM 15 similarly offers simple integration and all the benefits of the ArcM 12, weighing 22.5kg. Frequency response spans from 50Hz-18kHz ±3dB, with a maximum continuous output of 130dB and a peak output of 134dB.
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Editors and Contributors JO RUDDOCK has been writing about the AV industry for more than a decade, including eight years as managing editor of Installation and PSNEurope. She is currently group editor, AV at Future, working across AV Technology Europe and Installation. Jo has been involved in the production of the ISE Daily since 2010 and has experience on a number of other daily newspapers, including the IBC Daily, the AES Daily and the BVE Daily. DUNCAN PROCTOR has been part of the editorial team at Installation for more than five years, and as editor for the last 18 months. He has been on the ISE Daily digital team for four years, and has also previously worked on the IBC Daily. JAMES MCKEOWN has been a B2B editor and journalist in media and technology sectors for more than 15 years, and is currently group content director for Future plc’s UK B2B division. He has overseen the ISE Daily’s production since 2017, and has also served as editorial director of the IBC Daily and BVE Daily, and as editor-in-chief of broadcast title, TVBEurope. MICHAEL BURNS is a writer and editor who has been working in the design, broadcast, film and interactive sectors for over 20 years. His work can regularly be found in both print and online publications, as well as in book form. He takes on various roles as a producer of both digital content and events, and as a copywriter for digital agencies and major corporations. ANN-MARIE CORVIN is a London-based freelance journalist and editor with more than 20 years of experience producing B2B content predominantly for technology and entertainment titles. She has held senior positions at Broadcast magazine, Architects’ Journal and Televisual; cut her teeth reporting for Media Week and is now a regular contributor to TVBEurope, Broadcast TECH, FEED and IBC 365. She is a trade show regular, covering for dailies during the IBC show and the Cannes Film Festival. DAVID DAVIES has been a freelance journalist and editor specialising in broadcast, AV and music technology for two decades. He is a regular contributor to publications and websites including IBC 365, SVG Europe, Installation, PSNEurope, Resolution and FEED, and has also written white papers and case studies for some of the industry’s leading innovators. He has also been a frequent member of the show daily teams at both ISE and IBC. STEVE FAIRCLOUGH is a freelance editorial consultant who has covered the worlds of photography, filmmaking, imaging technology, thought leadership and audio in print, via films and online for over 30 years. He is the former editor of What Camera?, Amateur Photographer and Hi-Fi News magazines and is the former editor-in-chief of the pro imaging website Canon Professional Network (CPN). He has reported live from many of the world’s major technology shows, including ISE, Photokina, CES and IBC. MICHAEL GARWOOD is an experienced B2B technology journalist and editor. With a career spanning more than 15 years, Michael has a background in some of the world’s leading industries, including telecoms, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and AV. He was also launch 72 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
editor of AV Technology Europe. Michael is content director at Bees Buzz AV Public Relations DANIEL GUMBLE is the editor of PSNEurope, with almost 10 years’ experience as an audio and music journalist. Previous titles include Music Week, Audio Pro International and MI Pro. ELLIOT HERMAN is a journalist, editor and PR agent, who has focused on lighting, sound and AV technology since 2005. After a short stint as a paramedic in London, he moved to Berlin in 2012, where, in addition to writing, he now also works as a relocation agent for sorted.berlin, helping people move to the city so they can enjoy it as much as he does. He has a cat called Albee, and a tattoo of a pet rat on his shoulder. ROB LANE has been writing about AV (pro and consumer) for 25 years, and edited a number of well known CE magazines through the ’90s and ’00s – as well as publishing his own CI trade title, launched in time for the very first ISE. He started his own PR and marketing support agency in 2009, and continues to run it alongside his numerous writing gigs for leading B2B publications in the UK and US, including AV Magazine, Installation, SCN, AV Technology and Residential Systems. ISE 2020 marks Rob’s third stint as a Best in Show Judge, alongside his work for the Daily. Covering broadcast, film and professional audio and video technology for more than 25 years as founder and editor of several leading publications in Portuguese and Spanish languages, since 2013 JOAO MARTINS is the editor-in-chief of the US-based audioXpress, a magazine and website dedicated to audio electronics, audio product development and design, and international editor for Voice Coil, a periodical for the loudspeaker industry. IAN MCMURRAY started his 45-year career in the technology industry back when 4K wasn’t the latest TV resolution – it was as much memory as you needed to write a complete, integrated accounting system for a computer. He’s held a variety of European and worldwide marketing management positions – including for TI’s DLP technology – and has been a freelance writer for the past 15 years, writing extensively for Installation, AV Technology Europe and The ISE Daily. ANNE MORRIS is a freelance journalist and translator. She has been covering the telecoms market for over 20 years, and has worked for various publications including Total Telecom, Light Reading, Mobile World Live, FierceWireless and SDxCentral. In recent years she has extended her remit to the broadcast industry, covering events such as IBC and ISE and writing for FEED Magazine. LAURA VALLIS is a freelance marketer, copywriter and communications professional with over 15 years experience in the AV and broadcast technology industry. Laura brings her understanding of B2B tech to create informative content for marketing literature and PR. In addition, Laura creates and project manages marketing strategies and social media toolkits for leading AV and broadcast companies. Her work appears across a variety of technology websites, magazines, blogs and trade publications.
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ExhibitorNews Trolley design reaches new heights B-TECH AV MOUNTS Stand: 5-R40 The new Designer Trolley range is being showcased at ISE, created, says B-Tech, to meet the needs of any mobile display requirement. The trolleys are said to be suitable for displays up to 120in, mounted in either portrait or landscape, and include B-Tech’s toolless height adjustment technology. Offered in a variety of column and base dual or single colour options (black, silver and white), the new trolleys are available in a range of fixed or heightadjustable variants. The ‘XL’ twin column BT8564 supports displays up to 120in and 130kg, while the BT8565 comes with the same design, but with adjustable height functionality. The BT8562 and BT8563 support displays up to 70in and 70kg; the BT8566 and BT8567 also include rotational flip functionality. Nick Spencer, director of marketing and communications for B-Tech AV Mounts, said: “These new trolleys have been designed and fine-tuned following feedback from our valued customers throughout the design and testing stages, with the first prototypes being previewed at ISE 2019. With a range of stylish single or dual colour options used in combination with a triangular-shaped column to give a contemporary look and fixing point to which AV components such as shelves can be mounted, we believe we’ve produced a range suitable for almost any environment.”
Ways to work smarter GOBRIGHT Stand: 10-H200 Throughout ISE 2020 GoBright is showcasing its range of room, hot desk and visitor management systems for workplaces. GoBright is demonstrating its Room Booking software, which includes the Control, Catering & Services, Wayfinding and Detection modules. Also on show is its latest hardware in the shape of Desk Connect, Desk Glow and IoT sensors – all of these are systems that help users to see the availability of workspaces and measure occupancy rates. The company is also showing its digital visitor registration software with pre-registration possibilities. Chris Wiegeraad, channel development manager of GoBright, said: “We are giving organisations the opportunity to develop new ways of working successfully to provide them with one user-, IT- and facility-friendly platform for their entire room, desk and visitor management.”
Wiegeraad: “GoBright is giving organisations the opportunity to develop new ways of working successfully”
The Maxhub LED display system shown in situ in a meeting room
Display systems for larger spaces made easy CVTE / MAXHUB Stand: 11-B115
The BT8566 display trolley includes rotational flip functionality
In a bid to make setting up a display system in a large meeting space less costly, labour-intensive and time-consuming, Maxhub is showing its latest product to address these issues. Cassie Zhang, sales director at Maxhub, said: “We have been dedicated to better addressing the problems in large meeting spaces. At ISE 2020 we are debuting our conference solution that features the Maxhub All-in-one LED Display and Smart Podium.” The Maxhub All-in-one LED Display is designed for use
in large conference rooms and lecture rooms, and supports screen sharing from up to four devices. The LED Display offers a built-in Android system, which makes it operate like a Smart TV with remote control, and has a Maxhub-designed app that allows for annotations from a phone or tablet. Without a phone or a tablet present, the built-in storage and USB port help to deliver visual aids in other ways. The thickness of the cabinets is less than 30mm, with each cabinet weighing less than 5kg, thus helping to make set-up more manageable. The Maxhub All-in-one LED Display can be mounted on a mobile stand, allowing users to take to the stage to wherever they go.
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ExhibitorNews New 70V amps are Dantecompatible AUDIOCONTROL Stand: 5-R96
The LS-VXP1000 integrates with the cloud enabling images to be edited and changed in real time
Synchronised edit and update via the cloud LISTEN VISION TECHNOLOGY Stand: 8-C405
Three CM Series 70V amplifiers – 4-channel, 3-channel and 2-channel – featuring Dante digital audio networking capability are being launched by AudioControl at ISE. Each amplifier delivers 750W per channel (WPC) in 70/100V mode, 500 WPC at 8 Ohms (stereo or mono output) and 750 WPC at 2 or 4 Ohms, and 1,500W bridged into either a 70/100V and 8- or 4-Ohm load. Each amplifier offers eight analogue inputs (four stereo) plus four digital stereo inputs – digital coax and optical. The four outputs can be individually controlled or controlled as two stereo pairs, which AudioControl says gives integrators the system configuration flexibility they need to accommodate any system architecture. According to the company, CM Series amplifiers are unique in the realm of 70V options because they offer the DSP control and signal matrixing capabilities developed by AudioControl for its Director Series amplifiers. These features, the company says, enable integrators to precisely tailor the sound by zone to any environment – houses of worship, boardrooms, hospitality, collaboration suites, residential projects and more. For maximum efficiency, system set-up and diagnostics can be managed remotely via an IP web-based browser or app.
An LED video processor, the LS-VXP1000, is being showcased on the Listen Vision stand. With up to eight inputs, the processor can play four images simultaneously. In addition, the processor supports RGBCMY colour calibration to 4 million pixels and can rotate or flip images as required. The rapid development of the mobile internet means that end users often want to change or update LED display content from remote locations and in different time zones. Listen Vision’s LED video processor and full colour controller card integrates with the cloud platform, enabling the LED screens associated to the controller to be edited or updated via either a mobile phone app or internet access. Specialising in the manufacture of LED display control systems, Listen Vision concentrates its business on the research and development of video processors and professional display solutions as well as the production of core spare parts.
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ExhibitorNews Nsign sets course for content NETIPBOX TECHNOLOGIES Stand: 15-H230 Spain-based Netipbox Technologies is exhibiting at ISE for the first time, showcasing its Nsign.tv platform in Hall 15. The software-as-a-service platform is designed to store, organise, schedule and display digital content in a centralised way. It can be combined and integrated with smart devices, such as facialrecognition cameras to react with different audiences, and collects data for further analysis. Also on display is the Nbox media player, which is positioned as a plug-and-play product that connects to any screen to display the content scheduled on the platform. NewTec Smart Audio is designed for a range of applications, including bars and restaurants
Multiroom audio for any environment NEWTEC DESIGN AUDIO Stand: 5-U39
Central station: the Nsign.tv platform offers a consolidated way to handle content
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Designed for hotels, restaurants, shops, offices, fitness studios, clubs and even the home, NewTec Design Audio is showcasing its multiroom audio system. NewTec Smart Audio enables rooms of all sizes to be equipped with an unlimited number of speakers – without the need for cabling. The system consists of active WiFi speakers and scalable control units. With a single device, any number of multiroom speakers, zones and digital audio sources can be individually controlled and managed. It is possible to create individual settings such as treble, bass or volume per loudspeaker, and special audio zones can be defined. The system also allows a range of audio sources to be connected, and different music genres can be assigned to each room or zone. All functionality can be controlled via a smartphone or tablet. The system can be set up and operated without internet access. A range of speakers is available including ceiling- and wall-mounted.
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AV-over-IP: challenges, opportunities and the unreachable mainstream AV-over-IP (AVoIP) solutions are on the rise across a INSIGHT Low-latency range of key verticals, presenting clear advantages over competing technologies. However, the technology has yet to achieve mass-market acceptance. Adam Cox, senior analyst at Futuresource Consulting, explores some of the challenges and takes us through the detail
AVoIP has certainly shown strong volume growth over recent years. In 2018, shipments of encoders and decoders were up 69% year-on-year, followed by another strong performance last year, with growth of 42% expected once figures are finalised. However, despite the activity, and a continued positive outlook for the market, AVoIP has still not achieved widescale adoption. Due to a range of ongoing issues, there is little to suggest it poses a threat to existing extension technologies in lowlatency professional AV segments in the short term. Factors preventing wider uptake include its price point still being a little high for the market, a lack of networking expertise in the target industries and an underlying reluctance from channel partners to adopt IP. There’s no doubt that volumes are coming through, with vendors reporting significant growth, but at a lower rate than expected. In short, the market is still in its early stages, with many end users and channel partners unprepared to wholly adopt IP and replace existing non-IP extension deployments.
1GB installations continue to dominate, with 10GB solutions struggling to find much of a foothold, as market leaders Harman and Crestron have yet to invest in 10GB. As a result, the majority of key installations continue to be based on 1GB products. Futuresource figures show that 1GB accounted for 86% of all shipments in 2019. However, as Extron has now entered the market, offering both 1GB and 10GB solutions, competition in this segment is expected to grow significantly. Futuresource also expects Extron’s involvement to bring increasing awareness and legitimacy to 10GB solutions, though delays with availability have meant a significant impact on overall adoption has yet to be seen. The US represents the single largest opportunity for both 1GB and 10GB solutions, with many brands located in the region and strong volumes being distributed across most verticals. The Middle East has seen some largescale IP deployments in the oil and gas segment, whereas China has rapidly adopted AVoIP solutions across the board. General attitudes to AVoIP are less dismissive there and, with the availability of locally produced solutions,
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the market continues to grow. As in the US, leisure and entertainment is a strong market, as well as the education and corporate verticals. Looking to Europe, the UK and France remain the largest markets in the region, with early demand seen in the retail, corporate and higher education markets. Although the uptake of 10GB solutions in mainstream applications has been slow, demand from high-end critical imaging and niche applications like esports has been seen. Strong development is also apparent in the medical and residential sectors, but the bulk of the AVoIP market remains in corporate, education and entertainment applications where 1GB solutions maintain a significant share. In fact, the corporate vertical is key to low-latency AVoIP growth. Businesses are adopting innovative video distribution techniques across meeting rooms and between premises. Despite ongoing threats from the growth of unified communications and collaboration technologies, volumes sold into corporates have grown almost 60% yearon-year from 2018 to 2019, and now account for 30% of total AVoIP encoder/decoder volumes. Where IP solutions are being adopted, they are typically being used to transport digital signage content to meeting rooms or other communal spaces. They are also being used as component parts of hybrid deployments, where content is distributed between rooms over IP and distributed inroom by baseband solutions. In addition to the corporate vertical, the higher education market is also a strong driver of AVoIP adoption. The growth in volumes is not only associated with the high demand for video distribution across campuses, but also higher education’s increasing need for interactivity and bidirectional communication between multiple spaces on campus and beyond. The number and type of inputs required within and between rooms also varies significantly, making IP the most desirable solution. In addition, network backbones are typically more advanced, with IT managers growing increasingly receptive to IP technologies. Looking ahead, Futuresource forecasts indicate that global shipments of AVoIP encoders and decoders will rise to more than 1 million units shipped in 2023, representing a 30% CAGR throughout the forecast period. Although AVoIP still lurks beyond the mainstream, the future for this technology remains secure.
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CEDIA Stand: 1-E10, 1-E20
Striving for excellence Q&A
Tabatha O’Connor, CEDIA’s global president & CEO, discusses three decades of growth at the association and highlights what’s on offer as part of its extensive professional development offering at ISE 2020. Jo Ruddock finds out more
CEDIA celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019. How has membership has changed over the past three decades? Thirty years ago, CEDIA was founded by a group of technology enthusiasts and thought leaders as the connection point for members to share their passion, find resources to help them grow, and contribute to the outlook for the future of the industry. Today, CEDIA continues to grow a strong and global affiliation, now with over 40,000 industry professionals from over 3,900 member companies worldwide. Our reach has massively increased from the original list of founding members. Over the years, we have seen more and more people becoming part of our market from both a home technology integrator aspect and the manufacturer side of things, and we expect this to continue in the years to come. In the EMEA region, we have seen exponential growth in our membership, as we reached 1,000 members in 2019. In India in particular, we saw a 28% increase in CEDIA member companies, and we now have members from 79 countries worldwide. With the launch of our Member of Excellence programme too, we are making it easier for our members to stand out from the crowd. Globally, we already have over 25 CEDIA Advanced Members and Members of Excellence and expect many more to join this elite group in 2020. What are your goals for the organisation over the next 12 months? We’re now more than half-way through our three-year strategic plan, which was developed to prioritise key areas of development for the association. We’ve already made significant progress in the areas of education, workforce development, and deeper engagement and partnership with the design and build community. In 2020, we’re set to continue this even further. In terms of education, we’ll be bringing our Tech Summits to over 20 locations globally. The Tech Summits deliver practical education and a valuable networking platform for all involved in the industry. CEDIA’s in-person and online industry training and certification offerings will also expand, not only in terms of coursework, but also in terms of the ways that technology integrators can interact with CEDIA and engage in training opportunities. 2020 is set to see even more international training take place, beginning here at ISE. When it comes to workforce development, our new Smart Home Technician apprenticeship standard was designed to encourage young professionals into the industry. Now that it has received approval and is ready for delivery, our plan is to raise awareness of this apprenticeship standard among education providers. Once there are apprenticeships based on the scheme on offer, integrator companies will be able to apply and access the funding to employ one of these apprentices, giving young minds the chance to explore the world of integration. We’re also committed to growing the profile of CEDIA members among the design community. In 2019, we launched a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training course for design and build professionals on Designing Home Cinemas and Media Rooms, tailored to help architects, interior designers and property developers understand how to help clients choose and specify rooms, as well as the design principles needed for a dedicated entertainment space. With new CPD material set for 2020, we have a lot to look forward to. CEDIA is hosting two new events at this year’s show – the Cybersecurity Workshop and Design & Build conference. What made you focus on these areas? In the age of the Internet of Things, residential networks and connected devices have a greater potential to be exploited. We see this as a key area for our members, which is why we hosted our Cybersecurity Workshop to help integrators deal 78 ISE Daily 2020 Wednesday 12 February
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with the growing proliferation of threats in this space. The workshop provided an in-depth look at all aspects of network security and privacy, covering a variety of topics including awareness of the network, network infrastructure and endpoints, and remote monitoring. It was hosted by Jeff Sonnleitner, a professional network and security instructor with over 35 years’ experience. With a mix of both immersive and collaborative sessions, the workshop was designed to help attendees learn how to ensure systems are implemented securely and ensure customer expectations are managed. At ISE 2020, we also wanted to deliver a dedicated conference for the design and build community for the first time. Taking place at the Hotel Okura tomorrow, this new conference will provide a platform for collaboration between our members and the wider design community. It will be mutually beneficial for both parties, with ample opportunity for integrators and design professionals to learn, share knowledge and network throughout the day. You’ve brought members of the British Institute of Interior Design to ISE for the first time as part of the Special Interest Groups initiative. What do you hope they’ll get out of the show? Home technology is becoming increasingly popular in new residential schemes and major renovations, so design and build professionals need to be able to discuss the benefits, the functions and the aesthetics of home technology with their clients. We acknowledge the importance of collaboration between our members and this community, so we invited members of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) to be an integral part of it. The Design & Build Conference is designed to provide interior designers with an understanding of the latest technology, and how it can be seamlessly integrated into any interior design scheme. At the same time, it will raise the profile of CEDIA members among interior designers, architects, specifiers and other design professionals to help build their business on strong foundations for the future. What trends and technologies do you think will shape the home technology industry over the next few years? Our industry is poised for significant opportunities in the years ahead, driven primarily by technology and market innovation. The results of our 2019 UK Size and Scope survey provided extensive insight into the UK home technology market. We’re seeing substantial growth in the wellness and sustainability movement, with more products and technologies on offer that ultimately make us feel happier in the home. ‘Biophilia’ has been an incredibly hot topic over the past 18 months and I expect that this will be an overarching concept at ISE and throughout 2020. Aside from the wellness movement, the survey highlighted that the popularisation of voice control installations has continued with voice control and voice-enabled speakers now included in a quarter of projects. With the likes of Amazon Alexa and Google Home now household names, it won’t be long before AI becomes increasingly significant in this space, allowing us to interact in a way previously not possible. The results also showed that the volume of projects in the home technology market is growing, with home cinema installs increasing 9%. What we’re seeing more of, however, is this space being used as a dedicated gaming space rather than just for watching movies. Gaming is set to have a big impact on the industry in the years ahead, and I expect we’ll begin to see that trend emerge at ISE. What emerging technologies do you think your members need to be most aware of moving forward? Virtual reality (VR) has become an increasingly important tool for technology integrators. It can be used to clearly show
prospective customers what the finished project looks like, and supports the growing number of software tools designed to help in the creation of professional, consistent installations. We’ve already seen some of our members using the technology – it’s proving successful and we encourage more to get on board. We even have a simple version available as part of The CEDIA Designer software so clients can see the finished media room. To learn more about emerging technologies, ISE is the perfect destination. CEDIA provides an extensive training programme that is relevant to integrators working in the home technology market, with over 40 courses available. Within this programme, we offer a range of business and technical training classes that are valuable to all visitors with great insights and advice on future developments. What are the biggest challenges facing the residential sector and how is CEDIA addressing these? The technology industry is incredibly fast paced. This provides a huge challenge for technology integrators to stay ahead of developments and make sure that they are equipped to offer a professional service to their clients. As part of our commitment to the industry, we are continually updating our education offering to technology integrators worldwide, in order to help businesses succeed. CEDIA’s education programme at ISE, which this year is powered by KNX, is a great starting point to help delegates achieve this. These sessions put great emphasis on business and technical training and, with global industry experts presenting these courses, attendees will walk away with insights, advice and increased knowledge on important industry topics. As well as this, we strive to ensure the standard of installation remains high among those working in the profession. Our annual CEDIA Awards honours the best of the best and pushes integrators to deliver excellence in their field. How is CEDIA helping to promote the industry as a potential career for young people and will this be a focus going forward? We’re dedicated to raising awareness of our industry as a career opportunity among jobseekers, it’s another aspect of our three-year strategic plan. As part of this initiative, we’ve been busy developing the Smart Home Technician Apprenticeship standard, which will put more control in the hands of employers, ensure that apprentices are qualifying with the right skills and knowledge, and address skills shortages facing the industry, as well as attracting new prospective professionals. At ISE this year, CEDIA and AVIXA are working together to bring a number of students from various universities to the show as part of the AV Career Day which takes place tomorrow, to give young people the opportunity to explore careers in this exciting industry. We invite anyone to enjoy our hospitality on the CEDIA stand (1-E20) – meet CEDIA staff and fellow members to find out much more about CEDIA and the work we’re doing to support industry growth. For the latest show news and updates follow #ISE2020
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