Sound & Video Contractor - December 2022

By Cynthia Wisehart

Iget a lot of pitches from publicists, and I cannot open all of them, especially when they come from an unfamiliar source. Still among the hundreds of emails I receive each day, sometimes something random jumps out at me. So it was with the subject line for a new children’s’ book devoted to advocating for the trades. I love the trades. I’m a high school dropout (because you have to join ballet companies when you are a teen). While working in the theme park and museum industry I met many successful people who hadn’t gone to college, and also people whose college degrees were in tangential fields to their careers. Finding your work life, now more than ever, takes looking at it from many angles. College is an important path for many, but it’s not the only—or even best-- path to success, either from a financial or satisfaction standpoint. College is also not just about getting a job. Example: a music degree can lead to many paths. So can an engineering degree. I’ve personally had an unorthodox career path so from experience I’m a fan of the roads less traveled. I know a lot of people in this industry who can say the same.

This is the long way of explaining that I opened that email thinking I would be interested in this book and might even want to take up the offer of an interview with the author. I was getting way, way ahead of myself as it turns out, not expecting on any planet that the book would turn out to be called “What Does Your Daddy Do?”

My personal experience caused me to believe that the gender gap in AV was mostly a matter of catching up. That we were long past the point of talking to children about work as a Daddy’s world. .

It may well be a widespread belief that work is not a gendered thing, and this book was just taking up a narrow viewpoint. But it seems children can still get the wrong impression on the breadth of their options. Ironically, this book seeks to broaden horizons and also constrains them; that made me think about the mixed messages that can still be out there for girls and women. Because I’m a writer I think words matter (maybe more than they do). Life brings enough natural limits that we will discover, accept, or overcome for ourselves in due course. So I just ask myself, what careless limits am I helping to impose on others?

This is clearly a sincere book from an author who self-describes his passion for working with his hands—something that he says saved his life and allowed him to have the live he loves. A father of two, he’s made a big investment in making the younger generation aware of all the career options they have in addition to college and to encourage them to follow their own path in life.

I did ask the author why the unhelpful title? He said that this was a first in the series and there would be a “What Does Your Mommy Do?” book in the next couple of years. He explained the book was based on his son’s experience being asked what his daddy did (he’s an electrician). I understood the framing was personal to him and at the same time, I wondered whether there’s more we can do with words to err on the side of inclusion and reduce old-fashioned language and assumptions. More importantly, beyond parsing language, it’s the action that counts. Thanks to all of you who advocate in our industry for inclusion, both those helping to create the opportunities and those seizing them.

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Triovest is a fully integrated commercial real estate advisory and capital firm. With eight corporate offices across Canada and a team of almost 600 people, Triovest manages 430 properties across the country equating to 41 million square feet.

Recently, the company completed its own Triovest River Landing East Tower office building in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The 13-story, 180,000-square foot East Tower has an AV system design that allow clients to seamlessly connect and present using their own devices within multiple custom-designed meeting rooms. One of the most unique aspects of the project was the need for flexibility within the spaces. This meant accommodating people and their preferred laptops and devices.

“We designed the space so tenants could bring their own devices and use the software they had on those computers for video confer ences, while integrating with all the equipment located in the rooms,” shared Scott Muhl beier, CEO for Calgary-based systems integrator Teatrx, Inc.

operations to IT and interior designers and contractors. The rooms incorporate intuitive technology so people can walk in with a laptop and connect. Each room was automated with a custom-designed user interface specifically designed for the Triovest rooms, making pre sentation, videoconferencing, and teleconfer encing activities easy to navigate.

The Teatrx team incorporated a Bose solu tion consisting of the EdgeMax loudspeakers, ControlSpace digital signal processors, Power Share power amplifier as well as the Control Space EX-UH USB to Dante under-table box within the meeting spaces. For the large execu tive meeting room, just five loudspeakers were needed to cover the entire room. Muhlbeier also recognized the importance of the Bose focus on supporting popular soft codex options for video conferencing and cloud adoption. Integrating with third-party microphones was key for far-end participants, as was the Bose DSP and PowerShare amplifiers.

“We really liked the footprint of the Pow erShare amps. We also liked the cost and that we could easily integrate it into the whole solu tion,” states Muhlbeier, who used a centralized compact rack design.

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Teatrx collaborated with all the stakeholders, from development and

The room technology is both readily avail able yet designed with unobtrusive undertable boxes and accessible through a variety of retractables, including USB, HDMI, and Ethernet connectors. Teatrx incorporated Mini DisplayPort and USB-C; if users need to convert from an HDMI signal to one of these ports, they can use one of the in room adaptors — eliminating the need for people to carry contingency adaptors with them. The USB cable is also retractable, keeping the tabletop real estate clear for collaboration. The con nector variety allows users to connect quickly and share content, but also charge mobile devices or laptops without hunting for outlets, dongles, or jockeying for priority. There are no complicated steps to resetting the room equipment or logging out.

“Bose had the sales rep and the pre-sales engineer both on site to help us and make sure we commissioned the system properly. I think that that’s the way that the world should be. I think customer service has been forgotten in some industries and the client was impressed Bose came out to the project site.” from the wire

PROJECTORS AND MOUNTS

By Cynthia Wisehart

While LED and other flatscreen technology sometimes get the spotlight, development continues in projectors, sometimes with an eye towards value, clarity and ease in the corporate and education spaces, sometimes with an emphasis on dramatic or unique imagery for entertainment, or blistering refresh rates for gaming.

announced an expansion of the G-series with two new projectors. The Barco G62 projectors for fixed installs are brighter at 11K and 13.6K lumens. With higher bandwidth, HDMI2.0 and 3D SYNC, the new G-series family members are now also 4K compatible and deliver sharper 3D images. They can operate as stand-alone units or as part of a multi-channel blend. The com pact G62 models are available in both black and fully white models.

In May, BenQ added two new large venue laser projectors to the BlueCore range, the BenQ LU9750 (8500) and LU9800 (10K)

designed as a more affordable option to digi tal cinema projectors for demanding applica tions. BenQ claims the LU9800 as the first 10K-lumen, color-accurate laser projector with 95% Rec. 709 color coverage for under $15,000. Both are WUXGA (1920 x 1200) native resolution. BenQ also claims mainte nance-free, flexible design with the company’s fully enclosed IP5X-certified laser engine that is IP5X-certified — the same IP certification earned by smartphones and watches. Dynamic installation options such as 360-degree rota tion and portrait applications allow projection onto ceiling, walls, floors, or angled signage. Additional features include motorized zoom,

focus, horizontal/vertical lens shift, and cus tomizable memory. Both are compatible with Crestron, AMX, and PJ Link LAN-based con trol systems for convenient system integration with various third-party components. When there is no LAN infrastructure, they also can be supported over RS-232 up to 15 meters.

The Canon XEED 4K6021Z is a compact, lightweight, high brightness, native 4K laser projector, with dual Display Port connec tivity. A LCOS laser delivers 6,000 lumens of brightness at 4K 10-bit 4:4:4, while still weighing in at 19kg. Despite the high bright ness, Canon says its projector has been packed into a lightweight body, meaning it’s suit

Barco G62

BenQ LU9750

Canon XEED 4K6021Z

able for flexible installations. Using Canon’s LCOS reflective panel technology, this device claims a very high aperture ratio with virtu ally no gaps between pixels to create fine, detailed images free from the ‘lattice effect’, particularly useful for museums, design and creative installations. A simple spigot lens fit ting is compatible with seven interchangeable lenses, including the RS-SL07RST 4K stan dard zoom lens, which offers 1.76x motor ized zoom and +/- 73% vertical lens shift. This lens can project images up to 600 inches and can even project onto curved surfaces; maintaining focus in the center of the image when peripheral focus has been adjusted. The XEED 4K6021Z can be installed in any 360-degree orientation, which, combined with its compact size, is ideal for challenging or creative environments.

In September, the next generation of the Christie HS Series 1DLP projectors debuted.

Ranging in brightness from 15,750 lumens to 23,650 lumens, the new models feature enhanced color performance with new Chris tie BoldColor+ technology. The DWU15-HS, DWU19-HS, and DWU23-HS are 15,750, 19,150, and 23,650 lumens respectively. In addition to three new HS Series models, Christie also introduced the DWU1400-GS,

a new 14,250 lumen GS Series 1 DLP pro

which delivers 4,000,000:1 contrast. The DWU19HS and DWU23-HS models support passive polarized 3D out of the box, and all models include onboard Christie Twist for warping and blending and are compatible with Christie Mystique.

jector featuring Christie RealBlack,

Christie HS Series

The Digital Projection E-Vision 4000 4K-UHD is a 3,300 lumen 4K HDR projec tor. Key to this new model is a 500,000:1 Advanced Black Contrast feature for low-light environments, eliminating brightness and contrast tradeoffs that are common for this price point. Further, Digital Projection says

the E-Vision 4000 4K is the only 4K laser DLP at this price point.

In April, Epson announced the Epson EB-PU 2100 and 2200 Pro Series interchangeable lens projectors. The range offers 13,000, 16,000 and 20,000 lumen options; the new lineup includes what Epson calls the world’s smallest and light

est 20,000 lumen projectors— EB-PU2220B and EB-PU2120W—which are 60% smaller and 50% lighter than their predecessors. The new compact, ultra-lightweight, WUXGA 3-chip 3LCD projectors join Epson’s exist ing Pro Series interchangeable lens line-up. Epson’s 4K Enhancement Technology is incor porated. The new line carries installation fea tures for live events, including liquid cooling for enhanced longevity and reliability, 3G-SDI input and output to accommodate daisy-chain ing and long cable runs, along with a mechani cal shutter to help protect the projectors during laser light shows. The projectors also feature a hermetically sealed optical engine for high dust resistance and a filter-less cabinet for lowmaintenance operation. Additionally, Epson’s new optional PixAlign camera attaches to the projector with stacking assist function, tiling assist for edge blends, color calibration, and screen matching. The projectors also pair with Epson’s extensive lens family, including a UST .35 lens with a unique zero offset design, for added flexibility during installation and when projecting in tight spaces. The projectors are equipped with NFC functionality and a built-in configuration app as well as Epson’s other pro control and monitoring tool.

The 4K-ready Maxell MP-WU8101 3LCD l0K laser projector is designed for digital signage applications as well as large lecture halls, conference rooms, auditoriums, and museums. The MP-WU8101 projector comes 4K ready— designed with 4K signal input on HDMI, HDBaseT, and Display Port input ter minals. Available in both black and white and with 360-degree rotation installation options, up to 12 projectors can be combined and are supported with features such as the Projec tor Blending Tool 3 and Edge Blending and Warping for large and curved surfaces. The MP-WU8101 laser projector comes with Per fect Fit 2 to ensure that projection edges are independently lined up for each display. Addi

Maxell MP-WU8101

Epson Pro Series

tional standard features such as Wireless Pre sentation Compatibility allow for transitions between presentations while eliminating close shared spaces and touch points.

The Optoma ZU920TST is a 9800 lumens WUXGA fixed lens, short throw laser projector designed to deliver lifelike visuals. Designed to accommodate complex installations, the ZU920TST features a unique fixed, telecentric lens design with full motorized lens-shift and 1.6x motorized zoom and focus, as well as a 0.65:1 short throw ratio, delivering the same flexibility of interchangeable lens solutions at affordable price-points. Offering the features and benefits of its predecessors, including high brightness, color precision, and quiet opera tion, as well as 4K and HDR compatibility, the ZU920TST is an ideal mid-range solution for a variety of professional environments and applications such as short throw digital signage, edge-blending, projection mapping, simulation, and immersive installations.

Panasonic’s 1-Chip DLP laser projector lineup includes the Panasonic PT-RZ790 Series for museums and exhibition spaces and the Panasonic PT-FRZ60 Series for high school and university classrooms. A clear, bright display in a well-lit classroom and minimal noise are essential for an ideal education envi ronment. Similarly, exhibition designers use natural or tailored lighting to enhance their displays and require quiet projection to wel come visitors into a calming atmosphere. The Panasonic PT-RZ790 Series and PT-FRZ60 Series 1-Chip DLP laser projectors are engi neered for these environments, serving highvisibility images under lights with almost no noise. Additionally, Panasonic’s 3-chip DLP laser SOLID SHINE projector line-up includes the Panasonic PT-RQ35K (4K) and PT-RZ34K (WUXGA) with their light, compact designs

Panasonic RZ790

Optoma ZU920TST

(up to 60% the size of the current comparable projector) and improved cooling systems; Dynamic Digital Control counters red-laser sensitivity to temperature by digitally regulat ing light output and operating parameters of a dedicated cooling system. The projectors are suitable for live events in stadiums and the atres, as well as a range of projection mapping applications. This new product also includes improved cooling systems.

In June, the Sharp/NEC PE456USL launched to accommodate tight rooms, specifically in museums, golf simulators, corporate offices, and higher education classrooms. This new compact addition to Sharp/NEC’s PE Series provides a short-throw, 4,500-lumen high reso lution projection with minimal shadowing and

a 20,000-hour life. As with all of Sharp/NEC’s laser projectors, the PE456USL is backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty which includes Instacare, Sharp/NEC’s replacement program. Also included is NaViset Administra tor 2 software, designed to provide remote man agement and network-based control.

In October, Sony announced what the com pany calls the world’s smallest WUXGA 3LCD laser projectors. The Sony VPL-PHZ61 and VPL-PHZ51 are designed for a wide range of corporate, education, museum, entertainment, and simulation applications. The 6400-lumen VPL-PHZ61 and 5300 lumen VPL-PHZ51 are compact and easy to install on ceilings in meet ing rooms and classrooms with a +55% vertical shift, the widest in the fixed lens models. With

the incorporation of Sony’s Reality Creation real-time signal processing, mapping, and anal ysis technology, the projectors support 4K60P input for compatibility with 4K video sources; Reality Creation enhances overall sharpness, resolution, and quality of the imagery, whether pictures, graphs or text. Additionally, the projec tors require no converter when being used with other 4K equipment to simultaneously project 4K content and support the “Deep Color” of HDMI and the HDCP2.3. The new Ambiance feature automatically measures the room’s brightness using an ambient light sensor, and further calibrates the Bright View, color gain and Reality Creation settings accordingly. Auto Power On and data cloning for multiple unit installs are additional features.

Chief VCT Large Venue Projector Mount

Creative use of projectors also requires the right support. The Chief VCT Large Venue Projector mount was designed to install quickly while maintaining a sleek aesthetic. Lighter and slimmer than its predecessor, the VCM, the VCT works well with projectors between 50-150 lbs (22.7 – 68 kg). Tool-free MicroZone adjustment ensures accurate and reliable image registration.

Sony VPL-PHZ61/ VPL-PHZ51

Sharp/NEC PE456USL

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DRONES FOR AV

By Bennett Liles

Unmanned aerial platforms have taken video coverage and creativity far into the real world in all directions, and with so many uses by a wide variety of industries, these machines have come to a crossroads in technology, regulation and usefulness. Commercial drone operators are in a large and dynamic business now and with so many aspects of it in flux the industry has grown into an exciting field. The vehicles sampled here demonstrate the range in size, missions and capabilities of these lively flying tools and toys.

Pushing back against flight time and weightlifting limitations, the AEE Aviation Technology Mach 6 can carry up to 13lbs. through the air for as long as 50 minutes with its smart battery system while working at a maximum range of 7 miles. Even with one engine out this durable hexacopter can still finish the mission and get back home. Its mil limeter radar allows it to dodge obstructions as if a pilot were on board and this vehicle is unmatched in the range of payloads it can handle. The struts and propellers fold easily into a handy and easily transportable pack age. In addition to an assortment of cameras, the Mach 6 can carry 6000 lumen spotlights, 5-mile range bullhorns, sensor packages, as

well as delivery cargo. The dual RTK (RealTime Kinematic) antennas allow the vehicle to show up at exactly the right place and follow a precise course. The Mach 6 weighs 45lbs. without payload and measures 28×28×29 inches.

The Aerialtronics Altura Zenith is a well proven design with built-in reliability in its eight motors and redundant IMUs while its high capacity batteries enable up to 40 minute flight times. Through secure RF links, opera tors can plan and execute complex flight pat terns and exercise complete in-flight control over a range of payloads. The pilots can also receive 1080P video and push it straight to an external monitor or the cloud. The carbon fiber

construction is light but tough and it can per form in heavy rain and dust (TÜV rated IPX5) as well as in an environment with electromag netic interference. A wide range of cameras and sensors can be carried including optical, infrared, and measurement devices. Special payloads include RFID scanners and flood lamps. The Pensar dual spectrum computer vision platform can read text, detect body heat, recognize subjects of interest, and use privacy masking. Dual stream synchronized recording allows IR and normal vision to work together.

Getting perfectly smooth and high-reso lution video in challenging environments is not a problem with the Autel Robotics Evo 2 Dual 640T. It also carries Autel’s newest ther

AEE Mach 6

Aerialtronics Altura Zenith

Autel Robotics 640T

mal imaging sensor with a resolution of up to 640x512@30fps, a 13mm lens, and 16x digi tal zoom. The 48MP video camera can cap ture images with resolution up to 7680x4320 with a 4X lossless zoom. The vehicle uses 19 groups of sensors that include 12 visual sen sors, the camera, ultrasound, and dual IMU’s. For moving objects on the ground the system has Dynamic Track 2.0 and can sense their location and speed while identifying up to 64 objects simultaneously. Live video can be instantly shared on public or private networks. All of this can go on for up to 38 minutes fly ing time and at up to a 5.5-mile transmission range. The magnesium alloy airframe can take hard landings and it can pierce head winds, getting up to a level speed of 45mph.

Small enough to fit in one hand at under 249 grams, the DJI Mini 3 Pro flies below the requirements of many federal regulations and still gets a professional photo shoot done. The aerodynamically clean design features large propellers, forward, backward, and downward dual-vision sensors that form the sophisticated Advanced Pilot Assistance Sys tems (APAS 4.0) obstacle sensing, and a cam era mounting gimbal that allows true vertical shooting. The Mini 3 Pro can fly for up to 34 minutes powered by its Intelligent Flight Bat

tery. Video is delivered by a 1/1.3 inch CMOS sensor with dual native ISO and it supports the direct output of 4K HDR footage. The DJI O3 video transmission system can convey a 1080p/30fps live feed at a distance of up to seven and a half miles. The operator can use either the DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller or the new DJI RC for smooth flying response. Either can provide a maximum video bitrate of 18 Mbps delivered at a latency of 120ms.

Billed as the Swiss Army Knife of drones, the Draganfly Innovations Commander 3 XL can go far and fast with its nearly 24-mile range and 45mph top speed. The quadcop ter can fly for up to 50 minutes with a light load, using the carrier plate attached batter ies. The fuselage is a simple tube and while carrying its maximum 26lb. pay load the drone can fly for up to 20 minutes. The maximum gross weight is 55lbs. Payload deliveries can be dropped or gently lowered by an onboard winch. This system can fly in a variety of weather con ditions using secure communications over point-to-point or cellular links. A number of different camera types can be eas ily fitted to the airframe for specific missions.

With no assembly required, the 4.4lb. Drone Volt Hercules 2 is ready to go imme diately and get up to 55mph, transmitting its AES 256 encrypted data for up to 14 min utes of flight. The durable craft has a multijet fusion, reinforced nylon structure and is capable of operating in moderate rain. Easy to use Drone Volt Pilot software, with multiple modes of operation, allows the Hercules 2 to fly pre-planned automatic missions using sim plified mission planning including waypoints and photogrammetry. For the operator, video is displayed along with all vital flight parame ters. Equipped with a 4MP 1/3in. CMOS sen sor, the ultra-compact Viewpro Q10F camera features a 10x optical zoom and it can record 1080p video at 30fps. The camera is mounted to minimize vibration and the system operates quietly at a range of up to 1.25 miles.

Going from case to flight in less than a min ute and a half, the FreeFly Innovations Astro is ready when you are. Meticulously tested, proven, and made in the USA, the drone uses its Skynode system that includes LTE con nectivity, onboard Linux mission computer, and seamless connectivity to Auterion Mis sion Control and the Auterion Suite. This pro vides flight planning and data management while Cloud APIs facilitate intricate data use. The craft’s four motors use the Freefly F45 powerplant and the Freefly Silent-Drive Sine Wave electronic speed controller. Tough con struction with carbon fiber reinforced Nylon allows far more time to be spent in flying than making repairs. The 6-cell Freefly super light batteries (SL8-Air) generate 157Wh at 22.2 volts. Maximum gross weight for takeoff, depending on altitude, is 6,665 grams. Pay load mounts include

DJI Mini 3 Pro

Draganfly

Commander

3 XL

Drone Volt Hercules 2

Percepto Air

grated payload. A tethered drone can offer unlimited flight time and the ultimate in data security. The Hoverfly Livesky Sentry is a composite and carbon constructed all-weather platform that can operate where GPS signal is intermittent or obstructed. The power is provided from the ground via the tether and the drone can be transported to a location and launched in seconds. This can allow it to act as a variable height antenna or security camera for tempo rary positioning at altitudes up to 200ft. The Livesky Sentry can carry sensors and cam eras in addition to a wide range of other pay loads weighing up to 1.8lbs. Its PTZ HD camera features a 10x optical zoom. The tether can maintain 0.8lbs of tension with an automatic reel system and it can participate with other drones and devices on an open architecture network. Designed to meet IP54 and MIL-STD-810

piloting app is open source for custom code variations. Parrot offers developers a Soft ware Development Kit (SDK) to execute custom code allowing access to flight sen sors, obstacle avoidance system, occupancy grid and internet access. The drone carries a 48MP main camera and the stabilized 4K 60fps/HDR10 camera provides smooth and detailed video. The software automatically optimizes the signal for best video quality on the network being used. Detailed images are possible at substantial distances through the 6x digital zoom while the 90-degree up and

ANAFI AI detects obstacles in all directions and executes automatic avoidance. Flights can be planned and then executed autonomously in flights lasting up to 32 minutes.

An upgrade of the company’s popular Spar row drone, the Percepto Air Max is designed for critical and heavy-duty work in solar, mining, energy, oil and gas as well as other industries. The system’s AI change detection framework generates reports based on visual data collection such as geotagging and topo graphically mapping faults. It also features Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) capability. This vehicle is an example of Percepto’s drone-ina-box concept where the drone is stored in a light but durable box referred to as the Per cepto Base. The waterproof box is designed to withstand Hurricane 5 level winds and it includes a patented docking and charging mechanism along with an integrated weather system. The vehicle homes in automatically and lands right in the box which transmits high resolution data. The Air Max is fitted with 24MP RGB and radiometric thermal cameras with multiple lens configurations. This model is also equipped with an FAA approved para chute for additional safety.

For more lifting power there is Prodrone PD6B-Type 2 with six powerful motors and 28in. pro pellers to heft up to 60lbs. The highly customizable drone can be outfitted with daylight and infrared cameras, searchlights

Freefly Astro

Hoverfly Livesky Sentry

Max

Parrot ANAFI Ai

and bullhorns. For surveying and precise topographical data gathering it can carry a Riegle large laser and a high-resolution cam era. The motor arms can be folded inward to fit in tight places for ground transport and quickly spread outward and ready for flight. A payload of just over 40lbs. can be flown for ten minutes at speeds up to 37mph. Operat ing in the 2.4GHz band, the system can trans mit for control as far as half a mile. This can serve to get heavy loads over road washouts and other obstacles. For increased reliabil ity, two separate frequencies can be used for control simultaneously. The geofence capa bility keeps the craft within the desired area and interchangeable battery packs allow it to return to the air quickly with fresh power after landing.

For those who like to plan a flight and then let the drone do its thing, the Skydio 2+ can make autonomous flights with ease while tracking moving objects or flying to a spe cific destination. While flying manually, the user can rely on the vehicle to sense and avoid obstructions both on the ground and in the air. Its two collapsible omnidirectional antennas can operate in the 5GHz band at a range of nearly four miles, shooting 4K/60 video and

12MP stills for up to 27 minutes. The camera has such dynamic range that its 20mm lens can see into shadows and bright sky with no trouble. The onboard micro-SD storage can handle up to 256GB for plenty of images and video while manual photo controls allow pre cise exposure and interval settings. The oper ator can use the joystick controller, hands-free Skydio 2+ Beacon or, for short distances, an iOS or Android phone.

The Walkera T210 drone features the new WK-V8 intelligent voice controller that allows realization of intelligent voice somato sensory control. The vehicle’s flight attitude will closely follow the user’s hand actions and voice commands transmitted through a sin gle-hand controller. Bucking interference and communicating on 4G signals, the T210 can range up to nearly two miles and fly for up to 31 minutes. The new T210 app presents a sim ple interface that can appear on mobile devices connecting on WiFi. The system makes possi ble time lapse photography through 4K shoot ing and H.264 encoding. Video is smooth with the 85-degree ultra-low distortion wide-angle lens. The guidance functions enable the drone to fly circles around a moving object that it is accompanying, and it can fly to waypoints and

demonstrate intelligent return. After its GPS positioning has been initialized, the T210 can be launched by simply tossing it into the air as it takes over and smoothly flies away.

A hexacopter that retracts its landing gear to allow 360-degree panning with no obstruc tion is only as far away as the nearest Yuneec H520 drone. It also features an integrated 7in. touch screen on the controller, 3-axis gimbal, hot-swappable cameras, remote cam era settings, nearly 2-mile range, and 5-rotor failsafe operation. The smoothness of its multi-rotor flight enables the vehicle to use long focal length lenses so that the craft can get its 4K/2K/HD video or 20MP still images at safer distances from the photo target. The H520E/520 Hexacopter and the ST16S/E remote control communicate directly, so there is no involuntary data transfer to manufac turer servers. Team mode lets two operators share control so that one can concentrate on flying the vehicle while the other handles photography and video. Yuneec DataPilotTM software system enables users to efficiently and consistently create orthomaps, 3D scans, or crop data imagery, and flight plans can be transferred to the vehicle via email, thumb drive, or micro-SD card.

Prodrone PD6B-Type2

Yuneec H520

Skydio 2+

Walkera T210

KILLER INFLUENCE

Kenny Kaiser sets the technical tone on stage and in the studio

Med Rann

On The Killers’ Imploding The Mirage stadium tour, front of house engineer Kenny Kaiser leaned into the GSL PA system from d&b audiotechnik’s flagship SL-Series. At roughly the same time, his Dolby Atmos music production facility— co-founded with Sammy Hagar and Forrest Lawrence—opened in the Bay Area with Focusrite components and Martin monitors.

For Imploding the Mirage, the GSL system was provided and supported on tour by Capi tal Sound, now part of Solotech UK Group. As long-standing clients of Capital, the band’s sound team was able to draw on the company’s continuing investment in d&b systems to spec ify an extensive GSL/KSL setup for this major tour.

“The first time I used the SL Series was at a festival in Memphis,” says Kaiser, who works closely with monitor engineer Marty Beath on all aspects of the band’s touring sound spec. “We just turned up and used it, and I was floored – it was awesome.”

Planning ahead, the pair worked with Solo tech to finalize the system design for The Killers’ 2022 stadium tour. That design has main hangs of 16 x GSL8 and 4 x GSL12 cabinets left and right, plus 10 flown SL-SUBs per side and 14 x GSL8 and 2 x GSL12 left and right for side arrays. On the ground are SL-GSUBs, stacked six-wide and two-high, their arrangement of 21” speakers extending the system’s characteristic cardioid pattern control down to 30Hz. “Low end is always an issue in stadiums,” says Kaiser, “but the con trol here with the flown subs and the G-SUBs, it’s just great. I’ve been impressed by the evenness of the coverage,” says Kaiser. “Compared with pre vious d&b systems I’ve used, [the GSL] sound is smoother, more uniform.”

For delays, the smaller KSL8 is deployed in hangs of 16 cabinets per side. All arrays are flown in compression mode, but smaller KSL8 arrays can be rigged from roof structures where needed, in tension mode to save weight. “With the SL-Series, d&b seem to have nailed the concept of quick rigging,” says Solotech’s Robin Conway.

“Speed of deployment is a huge factor—it’s so safe to fly, especially in compression mode.”

“The team arrives on site about 3pm, and it’s always up, checked and verified in three hours,” Kaiser adds “In terms of tourability, I’d give it ten out of ten—honestly.”

Kaiser and Conway both confirm that setup and optimization with d&b’s ArrayProcessing software is straightforward. Conway says, “It’s a powerful system that does throw a long way. And with ArrayProcessing, that takes care of the frequency response front-to-back. It means the system tech can focus on the finer details and how the arrays interact with each other.”

As with all the SL-Series, the GSL employs a combination of cardioid techniques which result in the rejection of energy to the rear, meaning a more comfortable working environ ment onstage – as well as lower off-site sound emissions. Kaiser comments, “The back end is quiet and it’s really clean on stage, which makes life easier for everyone. Marty can get his mix out without fighting, so everyone’s happy. And when everyone else is happy, I’m happy!”

As if he were not busy enough with an international stadium tour, this summer Kaiser co-debuted Work ing Title Recording Studios in San Mateo, CA, a new breed of music pro duction facility and one of only a handful of Dolby Atmos-certified studios in the Bay

Area. Kaiser’s partners in the venture are Sammy Hagar, and his associate Forrest Lawrence, a noted mixer and system technician.

Kaiser says mixing in the immersive, three-dimensional Atmos environment is the next step for music across applications for music, commercial, and corporate produc tion work. “Since the pandemic lockdown, everyone is looking for a new experience,” he says. “It’s going to be here for a very long time.” As well as his acclaimed mixing skills, Kaiser also brought some other things to the venture — key components from his inven tory of Focusrite Red and Focusrite RedNet products. These included the Focusrite Red 16Line 64-In/64-Out Thunderbolt 3 and Pro Tools | H compatible audio interface and Focusrite RedNet MP8R eight-channel mic pre. He also added his unusual but effective studio-monitoring choice: a full Atmos 7.1.4 array including C8.1T overhead speakers, CDD8 surround speakers, and CDD10 main speakers, all from Martin Audio and well matched with the Dolby Atmos SPL and EQcurve specifications.

The Dante network and Focusrite products completely cover the facility’s two control rooms and four tracking/recording spaces. “I was talking to Forrest, and I said we can run one mic line on Mogami XLR cabling for $180, or we can get 128 channels over a

thousand feet of Cat 5 cable for a fraction of that,” recalls Kaiser. “And we don’t have to be punching so many holes in walls.”

Kaiser says the Focusrite Red 16Line units have become the studio’s go-to con verters and act as the I/O between mic preamps and the studio’s Pro Tools systems as well as the main control room’s SSL Sigma console. The Focusrite MP8R moves around the facility in its own rack as needed. “We have that as a floating mic pre that we use in four recording rooms — two regular live rooms, a loading dock room which we also use to track in, and a front room that we use for either guitars or if we have some body that has a small project coming in,” he explains. “I’m able to patch whatever I want to patch and it’s all on one screen,” he says. Combine that with what Atmos can do with music — we’ve had about 15 demos with artists and record-label people, and we’ve seen two people actually cry when they heard it — and you literally get goosebumps hearing it. It’s that amazing. And Focusrite lets us do that.”

“To get the infrastructure going with a tra ditional analogue way of thinking, it would have been three times as expensive. Just being able to have these units and not have to worry about conversions – just plug in a Cat 5 cable and get to work – there’s so much money and time saved.”

ELEVATED EXEC BRIEFING ROOM

Boston’s AVH Technology Partners tackled a new Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in the corporate headquarters of a major New England-based software developer. The goal for the center was to stage compelling presentations for inves tors, informative daily briefs for staff, and engaging training sessions for end-users. To that end, the EBC is a vibrant space that not only fulfills the needs of the client today but also meets the collaboration demands of the future.

“The client is very creative and wanted to push the envelope in every thing,” notes Steve Grace, AVH President. “Featuring a large LED video screen, spatial audio and theatrical lighting, the EBC can synchronize video content with acoustic and lighting effects. This is a space with capabilities seldom found in corporate environments.”

The space includes a lobby, meeting rooms and boardrooms—all designed to make an impression. The EBC is where potential clients— typically executives and decision makers for large corporations--are

brought to discuss contracts worth millions of dollars. The technical impressiveness is particularly important as the contracts are for com plex software development and the capabilities of the EBC could help mean the difference in securing a contract.

When AVH began the search for equipment that could deliver what the client wanted to achieve in the EBC, they turned to the Analog Way Aquilon C, says AVH Vice President Collin Hogan, who designed the system. “We needed seamless switching, complex videowall pro cessing, Dante audio, 12G SDI, and true 4K HDR 4:4:4. Aquilon C offered everything--and in one box, which simplified our schematics tremendously.”

Part of Analog Way’s LivePremier family of products, Aquilon C is a fully modular and scalable 4K/8K multiscreen presentation system and videowall processor. In the EBC, a 16 x 12 Aquilon C drives an approxi mately 12 x 7-foot 0.9 mm Planar LED video screen that features an easyto-use, browser-based Crestron control system. Mike Valadao of Devine Technology Partners in Canton, Massachusetts integrated and installed the Aquilon for AVH. Aquilon can seamlessly switch, scale and window to any output creating multiple layers of content and PIPs on the main screen and other displays. At the same time, the latency from input to output is low enough to support videoconferencing. In the boardrooms, Cisco speaker bars are combined with Lightware matrix switchers. This combination provides extra inputs and flexibility but keeps the standard Cisco control interface the client is accustomed to in their facility.

Overall AVH Project Manager Ed Hondzinski points out that the

The client wanted two cameras from the same perspective, but at different heights. AVH worked with the architect to design a custom doorway that supports an upright and inverted camera. The lenses were positioned at seated and standing eye heights. The front section of the desk (below left) is removable to provide the option for a more casual open layout. There are hidden disconnect points inside the wall cabinet to ensure aesthetics are maintained when removed.

AND COLLABORATION

EBC is currently using just a small portion of the system’s capabilities. But there are big plans for what’s to come.

“This was our first project which required the ability to integrate with Unreal Engine and a full spatial audio system,” reports Hogan. “Analog Way has crazy capabilities, so it’s not a stretch for them.” The spatial surround system is meant to make the space more impactful, engaging and impressive. It differs from typical surround sound in that can be manipulated in real time. The client is also developing various media with combina tions of video, surround audio, and lighting. These clips may be triggered automatically as someone enters the room, turns on a light switch or makes a touchpanel selection, or it can be triggered from a control room. An example would be, as people enter the space a sound wooshes around them and pulls their attention toward company logo illumi nated on the floor and then to the emerging video wall content.

One future plan is to experiment with Unreal Engine, utilizing real time telemetry data from PTZ cameras to manipulate sound and lighting. An example of this would a presenter walking around the room. As the camera follows them, the presentation audio and illumination would track as well. The camera’s auto-tracking ability could also be engaged to further automate this effect.

System control can be performed in an on-site control room with a touch

panel and preview monitors or in the EBC itself with a desk and simple, automated GUI, which makes operation “very approachable for the day-today user,” notes Hogan. “Analog Way has really come into its own in the last decade and is outclassing others in the same space, especially in regard to LED video,” says Grace. “The company has made huge strides.”

“Aquilon jumped off the page to us,” adds Hogan. “The cost of Aqui lon was similar to other processors but a mile ahead in features and performance.”

Challenges in the space were many. Among them, the ceiling was made of 2” thick felt panels in a herringbone pattern. “We needed to figure out a way to microphone the audience without penetrating the panels and not interfere with the aesthetic too much,“ Hogan explains.

“Biamp TCM-1’s fit in the 4” gaps between the panels and all but disap peared in the ceiling. This solution satisfied the architect aesthetically, but also provided great audio coverage.” The team encountered similar challenges with the speaker and camera mounting (see drawing).

Supply chain issues persist in all industries in the post-COVID world, and AVH designed the EBC at a time when everyone was unsure of equipment availability. “The whole project was based around a product that had to be built in and delivered from Europe, but Analog Way saved the day by providing us with a spare system of theirs in the US that got the EBC up and running until the unit we ordered arrives,” says Grace.

“The client has told us how happy they are with the EBC and with how beautiful the LED video screen looks with its windows, transitions and navigation,” Hondzinski says. “They’re very proud of the space.”

Outside of the EBC is a translucent video wall made by Nexnovo. There are Microsoft Kinect cameras that capture people walking by and the video wall creates a visual effect or silhouette as they pass by. In front of the translucent video wall is a glass table with sand inside made by Sisyphus Industries. There is a steel ball controlled by magnets that draw company logos or names.

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SCHOOL OF COLLABORATION

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University designed its new 75th anniversary headquarters in downtown Phoenix with cutting-edge visualization technolo gies to provide new ways for the business school to recruit, instruct, collaborate, and visualize. The new five story, 110,000-squarefoot, high-tech facility features a broad array of Planar LED, LCD, transparent OLED, and custom displays to support innovative communi cations in common areas, classrooms, meeting rooms, and more.

Thunderbird aspires to be at the forefront of business visualization and global communication, with unique viewing and learning experi ences. With its wide portfolio of displays, Planar was the ideal partner for Thunderbird’s highly visual headquarters.

A 55-inch Planar LookThru Transparent OLED Display is located at the front entrance and serves as a virtual greeter to welcome guests. A nearly 9-foot diameter Planar CarbonLight CLI Series LED video dis play with a 1.9mm pitch forms the Founders Ring, featuring the names of the schools’ founders and a canvas for branding, key messages, or welcoming guests.

An assortment of curved LED displays serves as a key attraction near the building’s ground-floor entrance before visitors are surrounded bythe range of LCD display technologies that support teaching and next generation collaboration.

For conferencing, a 360-degree LED video ribbon of Planar Carbon Light CLI VX Series LED displays with a 2.6mm pixel pitch measures

146-feet-long and 6.5-feet-high and supports twelve video conferencing or camera feeds.

A second Planar CarbonLight CLI VX Series LED video wall with a 2.6mm pixel pitch is installed directly below the LED ribbon. Measur ing 26-feet-wide and 10-feet-tall, the video wall is used for presentations or live camera feeds.

A custom 8.2-foot diameter LED sphere with a 3mm pixel pitch hangs from the ceiling in the Digital Global Forum, a dynamic open rotunda used to host a variety of events and presentations. A Planar Carbon Light CLI Series LED video wall in an 18-foot-wide, 5-foot-high array with a 1.5-millimeter pixel pitch and motion-responsive technology con trols content on the custom LED sphere. The Global Decision Theater features a curved, 30-foot-wide Planar CarbonLight CLI Flex Series LED video wall with a 1.5mm pixel pitch for a high-impact presentation and broadcast background.

Classrooms on the first floor feature nine multi-touch collaboration tables, each comprised of 55-inch ultra-narrow bezel, optical touch LCD displays in a 3x1 configuration. Two Planar HB Series 75-inch Huddle Board touch screen displays serve in the Dean’s suite.

To round out the display-intensive campus, three Planar Ultra Res X Series 100-inch touch 4K LCD displays enliven the 5th-floor Thunderbird Pub and hundreds of additional Planar large format 4K LCD displays are deployed throughout the facility’s classrooms and learning spaces.

AERO COLLABORATION

To better prepare students for the real-world challenges of communication and control of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), California Polytechnic State University deployed a state-of-the-art communication system at their Autonomous Flight Laboratory (AFL).

The intent of this program is for students to get hands-on, ears-on experience using industry-standard communications infrastructure, explains Associate Professor, Dr. Paulo Iscold. The focus is to teach aerospace engineering students how to operate communication systems and work as a team efficiently and productively in a ground control station.

Learning how to foster fluent communications between the ground and autonomous aircraft (with onboard standby pilot) is mission criti cal. “Our ground station is one of the most important parts of this labo ratory for introducing students to how to talk on intercoms. That’s why we selected Clear-Com,” Iscold said. Moreover, because Clear-Com is the preferred system by the top, large-scale UAS programs, it’s a natural choice for a training environment. “With our Clear-Com system, stu dents aren’t just talking to the aircraft, they’re talking to others inside the control room, learning to work collectively on the same problems.”

Aerospace engineering students accrue a wealth of technical knowl edge during their studies. Still, the finer points of communication sys

tem design and operational protocols – Simplex vs. Duplex, Partyline vs. Point-to-Point communications, and even general comms discipline – aren’t typically taught in similar programs.

“The analogy I use is that we teach students how to be musicians, but never let them touch the instrument,” Iscold says. Here, the aim is to teach students to use their ‘instrument’ instinctively by not only rehearsing for future ‘performances’ using flight simulators, but essen tially putting them ‘on stage’ with manned airplanes. “With simula tions, we can pause, take our headsets off, and ask, ‘How can we improve? How can we be more efficient?’ With airplanes, there’s no pause button. It’s for real.”

The aim is to provide practical experience using the tools graduates will encounter in real-world operational environments. They’ll learn to brief test pilots and view and analyze data in real-time; these are soft skills Iscold says aerospace engineers “rarely learn in school and instead have to develop during their professional lives.”

Dr. Iscold would know. While studying at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, Iscold designed and built his first airplane, the CEA-308, which set four world records with the International Federa tion of Aeronautics as of 2010. That was followed by designing and con structing two more record-setting race planes, the CEA-309 Mehari and the CEA-311 Anequim. Since 2008, Iscold has also participated in Red

Bull’s Air Race Championship. Most recently, he served as Team Tacti cian for the US-based ‘Team Chambliss,’ where he developed solutions and procedures that have become the standard to beat in the competi tion. In short, he lives and breathes aviation.

In designing Cal Poly’s system, Iscold visited multiple ground sta tions in Southern California, working closely with Clear-Com rep resentatives to choose components and implement the system. Built from the ground up during Summer 2022, the ground station portion of the AFL features a Clear-Com system comprised of an Eclipse HX matrix intercom system frame (with an E-IPA high-density IP interface card), four Iris Panels, multi ple CC-400 headsets, and LQ Series IP Inter faces for connectivity.

Additionally, the lab will incorporate ClearCom’s Agent-IC Mobile App and Station-IC Virtual Desktop Client to provide students with remote connectivity. Given that the program serves 120 students annually, and only ten students can occupy the lab simul taneously, remote connectivity is a powerful and necessary asset. While students rotate in and out of the lab, the capabilities provided by Agent-IC and Station-IC allow those not physically present to listen, learn, and under stand the language and flow of proper com munication by way of a “fly-on-the-wall” perspective.

“Our ground station looks like what you’d see in NASA or Space X rocket launches,” Iscold said, “with engineers sitting in front of displays as data rolls down their screens, communicating with each other, the flight director, and air traffic control. We need to teach students how to handle all that com munication simultaneously, so the flexibil ity Clear-Com provides was a defining factor for us.”

The integration of an HCI license on the matrix makes the system even more sophis ticated than many actual ‘working’ stations. “We’re using one intercom on multiple fre quencies and changing frequencies on all the other control stations. That flexibility – and the ability to integrate Clear-Com with other components in the ground station – was very important to us.”

Ultimately, Iscold believes there are other benefits to Cal Poly’s adoption of ClearCom as a teaching tool. Namely, proving the

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value of deploying similar, real-world solutions to other educational institutions. “If we’re not exposing students to the reality of the work, we’re not doing a good job. Communicating like this requires discipline and methods that aren’t necessarily natural for anyone.”

Dr. Iscold sums up: “They need to learn the work, and to fail; not catastrophically, but in a protected environment. We believe that if our students have these skills when they graduate, they can hit the ground running.”

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PHILIPS LED 6000

The new 8K Philips 6000 Series direct view LED range from PPDS is designed for upscale corporate experiences. These 16:9 or 32:9 displays support bezel-free installations of any shape, size, or reso lution for meeting rooms, boardroom, auditoriums, and lobbies. The displays are available in three 27” landscape panels, with native 16:9 resolution, and three pixel pitch variants – 1.26 (27BDL6112L), 1.583 (27BDL6115L), and 1.9 (27BDL6119L). Refresh rates are 1920~3840 Hz with visibility up to 22 feet at almost any front facing angle (up to 160 degrees). Precalibration brightness is 750nits (650nits calibrated). With PPDS’ trademark modu lar design, users can adapt the display to any indoor environment, regardless of room size or shape –whether a traditional 16:9 videowall, 32:9 wide screen, or a custom array flowing around doorways and other openings. Installation is designed to be simple with connecting,

removal tools. The series range has received BS476-7 class 1

PRODUCTS

locking cabinets, front-facing access, and innovative installation and

certification for all three-pixel pitches.

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LG ONE:QUICK SERIES

LG designed this innovative series of conferencing and collaboration solutions to support in-person and remote teamwork. The LG One:Quick displays combine videoconferenc ing, screen-sharing, on-screen collaboration, and scheduling into a single device. The 4K UHD series includes the 55-inch Works display (55CT5WJ), a versatile 43-inch Flex touch display (43HT3WJ), and the LG One:Quick Share (SC-00DA) wireless presenta tion system. Share plugs into the USB ports of up to four PCs and allow screen-sharing with compatible LG digital signage solutions. Both models are based on the Windows platform and are compatible with a large library of video conferencing applications and collaboration tools. The displays feature a built-in Windows PC, 4K UHD 88-degree cam era, microphone, speaker, and digital whiteboard. The microphone is effective in clearly capturing voices up to six meters away with minimal background noise and the 3,840 x 2,160 resolution camera automatically tracks and focuses on the individual speaking. Both the camera and microphone can be easily disabled for maximum privacy and peace of mind. The display rotates to work in both landscape and portrait modes and features a split-view mode. A moveable stand mount allows the system to be portable. For signage, users can share their PC screen by simply pressing the button on the One:Quick Share USB dongle; volume, picture mode, and screen brightness adjustments can be performed without a remote control. At press time, LG announced that One:Quick Works 55-inch became the company’s first device to earn the Zoom Rooms Hardware Certification.

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DELL 65 4K INTERACTIVE TOUCH MONITOR

PRODUCTS

The C6522QT is a 65” 4K UHD VESA-compatible screen with builtin dual 20W speakers. The display is optimized for 4K and text with monitor scaling technology that optimizes text and fonts for greater legibility. ComfortView and anti-glare, anti-smudge coatings deliver greater legibility and a better extended viewing experience. No mat ter where users stand or sit, the image quality is consistent due to InPlane Switching (IPS) technology. Write on screen via finger or stylus; erase via palm or stylus provides a natural presentation experience. Twenty-point InGlass Touch technology allows multiple workers to interact with the screen simultaneously for more natural collabora tion across the range of industry-standard collaboration tools such as Teams and Zoom. Dell Screen Drop is the world’s first accessibil ity feature designed to improve reachability for users working from different heights. Connectivity options include HDMI, DP and USBC, with remote management over the network with stable Ethernet via RJ45 and RS232. The optional Dell OptiPlex Micro allows IT to select the best option for the network and secure the OptiPlex Micro in a powered compartment at the back of the display. Built-in software supports Easy Arrange, up to 38 pre-set window partitions, and five personal ized windows. This monitor meets the latest environmental standards and comes in eco-conscious packaging.

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LG ONE:QUICK FLEX

Part of LG’s One:Quick series and avail able through TD SYNNEX, this 43-inch all-in-one display includes a built-in cam era, microphones, and speakers designed for easy video conferencing. The In-Cell touch technology allows users to take notes, anno tate, and draw on the whiteboard with a ded icated touch pen. Notes and drawings can be saved as easily accessible files that can be shared via mobile phone. When using the dedicated stand, the One:Quick Flex sup ports horizontal or vertical screen rotation and can be moved virtually anywhere. The touch-based UX is designed to be similar to a familiar mobile touch UX. The Windowsbased operating system makes it simple to install and run recognizable programs with its large library of applications and tools. Voice-command compatible.

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ATLONA CAPTIVATE SERIES

PRODUCTS

Atlona’s new Captivate Series was developed for video conferencing and hybrid meetings within small to medium-sized meeting, learning and gathering spaces. The series includes an enterprise ePTZ camera and a USB/Bluetooth speakerphone to help in-room and remote participants meet and collaborate with ease. The AT-CAP FC110 ePTZ camera offers a 110” wide horizontal field of view and electronic pan, tilt and zoom capabilities, as well as auto-framing functionality based on detection of up to six partici pants. The AT-CAP-SP100 speakerphone is equipped with a six-element microphone array for 360-degree voice capture, and can pick up individual talkers while suppressing background noise.

YAMAHA UC CS-800

As we go to press Yamaha announced the CS-800 Video Sound Bar. An all-in-one, Zoom-certified system, the CS-800 integrates the microphone, speaker, auto-framing camera, and video output (HDMI) required for remote conference into one device that can be wall, table-top or display mounted. The CS-800 combines Yamaha’s renowned audio processing with new intelligent video technology. SoundCap Eye takes information from the multi-dimensional beamforming Hexa-Microphone array and positioning information from the video to focus audio capture on meeting participants. With audio volume controls and three optimization modes, the CS-800 is ideal for open space meeting environ ments. Yamaha also announced the CS-500 which combines a microphone, camera, and video output (HDMI), to utilize the speaker of the connected display (Yamaha or third-party speakers).

TOA NF-2S WINDOW INTERCOM SYSTEM

The NF-2S Window Intercom System is designed to relieve problems in understanding face-to-face conversations through a partition or face masks, and consists of one Base Unit and two Sub-Units. The Sub-Unit is compact, lightweight andfeatures a built-in magnet which allows to be easily attach to both sides of partition or the like. The NF-2S features simultaneous 2-way conversation capability and noise cancellation circuitry, and supports the use of headsets, making it ideal for use in a wide range of locations. The system also provides smooth conversation with natural sound quality covering a wide voice band.

SENNHEISER TEAMCONNECT INTELLIGENT SPEAKER

Audio conferencing for groups of up to ten has moved up to a new level with Sennheiser’s Team Connect Intelligent Speaker, set for Microsoft Teams Rooms. No need for laptops or tablets, as the speaker can identify all voices and even transcribe the meeting automatically. Microsoft Cortana voice intelligence responds to voice commands for operation of its seven beamforming microphones. This model is Microsoft Teams Certified and includes a 3-meter cable. With its 200HZ-14kHz (±6dB) frequency response, the omni-directional speaker radiates perfectly natural sounding voices.

SONY SRG-X40UH

Built for almost any collaborative or conferencing space, the user-friendly, remotely controlled SRG-X40UH matches high-quality images with simple installation. The sensitive 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS image sensor captures highquality 4K images with very little noise, even in dimly lit environments. Day/Night function automatically switches between Day mode (full color) and Night mode (black & white). Users can create better FHD images, thanks to overs ampling from the 4K sensor. The 40x zoom in FHD or 30x in 4K gives you crisp close-up shots, thanks to Clear Image Zoom technology. Meanwhile, a horizontal viewing angle of approximately 70 ° supports bigger and wider spaces. A pan angle up to 170 ° of rotation covers a bigger space with fewer cameras. The camera can be desk or ceiling mounted. Simple UVC or HDMI connections support easy integration; USB Video Class (UVC) provides smooth video communication. PoE+ support and VISCA/VISCA over IP control command support remote operation and power through a single LAN cable.

Your indispensable partner of choice

Working with more than 90 leading Pro AV manufacturers, ADI researches and sources the latest products ensuring that integrators have access to a broad selection of AV products and the newest technologies. More over, integrators can rely on ADI to hold inventory so they don’t have to stock items that will hit their bottom line. With lead times and supply chain challenges across the country, integrators can buy per job from ADI to help increase their cash flow. This offers significant value to customers, and ADI remains committed to pro viding immediate access to the products they need, when they need them - in the right place, at the right time. In addition to its product offering, ADI provides an array of support to help customers discover new opportunities and make installations easier and more efficient. Herman Integration Services (H-IS), ADI’s labor subcontracting business, helps integrators expand their AV capabilities and take on more projects by subcontracting AV labor and services. With H-IS, customers have access to full-time technicians, AV engineering, programming, CAD services and project management. Additional services available through ADI include Systems Design, IP Programming, Project Registration, Remote Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Training and more.

“At ADI, we’re committed to building the foundation to support decades of Pro AV growth for our custom ers, and for our industry,” Cynthia Menna vice president and general manager, Pro AV at ADI.

BROADFIELD DISTRIBUTING

Broadfield Distributing is a family owned and operated distributor that has been servicing thousands of resellers in the pro video marketplace for the past 30 years. We have grown with the changes in the indus try, and now we are pleased to offer hardware and software systems from more than 40 manufacturers and thousands of products in stock, ready to ship, from our large distribution center in Long Island, NY and our brand new location in West LA, California.

BDIWEST OPENS TO BETTER SERVICE WEST COAST DEALERS

Broadfield is growing. In October, 2022 Broadfield opened a new CA distribution center to support our West Coast dealers better by strategically placing the products they need at BDI West. We will immediately focus on how we can better support the vibrant production community with storage solutions from SanDisk Profes sional, LaCie and more; camera solutions from RED Digital Cinema, Panasonic and a full selection of PTZs and of course the live production and streaming products that our dealers and integrators demand.

WE UNDERSTAND THE PRODUCTS WE SELL.

Our expertise in this area is undisputed. No other distributor has the product knowledge or technical support that we do. When you buy from Broadfield, you get to leverage our product expertise. This makes you a better supplier to your customers and helps you sell more products and grow your business.

WE UNDERSTAND THE MARKETPLACE.

As our industry grows and matures, there are more and more choices for you to make. Not only can we tell you about what products are available today, our strong partnerships with our vendors give us a peek into the future. We can help you plan your marketing and sales promotions in advance, allowing you to grow your business and be more profitable.

VIDEO PRODUCTION AND EDITING IS OUR ONLY BUSINESS.

We don’t treat our products as SKU numbers or the flavor of the month. Our number one goal is to see the marketplace grow while protecting your profit margins. You won’t find us dumping products into the chan nel to offset poor sales in other product segments.

WE HAVE THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE IN THE INDUSTRY.

We have the people and systems in place to make sure that you always look your best to your customers. Let’s face it—in business, things don’t always go as planned. When this happens, you can count on Broadfield to do everything possible to help you make and keep the sale.

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES OFFERED

• Live production and streaming solutions

• NDI production systems, cameras & converters

• Video editing and production software

• Video storage solutions

• Mixers and switchers

• On camera monitors, recorders, and playback

• HDR monitors

• PTZ cameras

• Videoconferencing cameras

• NLE software and plug-ins

• Church, live event, and sports production equipment

BRANDS DISTRIBUTED

• NewTek

• Epiphan Video

• Telestream

• PTZOptics

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• BirdDog

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• Kiloview

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• Seagate / LaCie

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• And many more...

You’ll like doing business with Broadfield because we make it easy to do business!

CONTACT

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Our dealer sales staff is available Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm ET to help answer any questions you may have regarding our products, system recommendations, compatibility, features, and more. Call us at 800-634-5178 to speak to your salesperson.

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FEATURED BRANDS:

• Shure

• Blackmagic Design

• JBL

• Allen & Heath

• ETC

• Chauvet Pro

• Sennheiser

• Electro-Voice

• QSC

• Audio-Technica

• Clear-Com

• Yamaha

• Crown

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• Optoma

• Atlas IED

DO YOU WISH SOURCING PRO AUDIO, VIDEO, AND LIGHTING WAS EASIER?

Founded over 40 years ago by industry professionals for industry professionals, FDW’s mission is to make sourcing equipment easy for AV contractors and integrators nationwide. We know that getting your project done on time and on budget can be challenging. So our goal is to make sourcing the gear you need — for houses of worship, educational spaces, conference rooms, and beyond — feel as simple as a walk in the park.

FINDING THE BEST SOLUTION FOR YOUR PROJECT SHOULDN’T BE HARD

That’s why our warehouse holds over 700 of your favorite brands and 100,000 products that are essential to completing your projects. If that walk in the park were a stroll with us through the warehouse, you’d see all your most trusted brands and must-have solutions within easy reach. Whether you need mixers, speakers, cameras, conferencing solutions, pro lighting, or musical instruments, it’s all here. And our staff is ready to help you get exactly what you need.

WITH A FREE CONSULTATION, YOU’LL KICK OFF YOUR PROJECT WITH CONFIDENCE

No matter the scope of the job, you’ll always be able to turn to the most knowledgeable technology professionals in the AV industry for help. Product experts are standing by with insights on the perfect display products for school classrooms, tips on the best solutions for networking audio throughout facilities, lighting ideas to help you plan your theater project, and much more. But we know none of that matters if the ordering process isn’t easy as well.

ORDER LIKE A BOSS WITH WHOLESALE PRICING AND NO ORDER MINIMUMS

With projects like yours, you’ve got enough things to worry about, and struggling through the ordering process shouldn’t be one of them. Your consultant will walk you through it all. And we’ll help ensure you don’t lose your bids by coming in over budget. With FDW, you get exclusive wholesale prices to maximize your profit while staying within your client’s budget, no matter how big or small the project is. Now you can confidently bid on any size job, knowing there are no set minimums for purchase. And once you’ve placed the order, you can relax knowing we’ll take care of the rest.

GETTING PRODUCTS ON SITE IS EASY (AND FAST) TOO

With FDW, you can take delivery coordination hassles off your project to-do list. We know how important it is to get products you can rely on to your job site fast. And even if “fast” means that you need those products tomorrow, we can do that. FDW will coordinate shipping and deliver the solutions you need wherever — and whenever — you need them.

LET’S MAKE YOUR NEXT PROJECT A SNAP. BECOME AN FDW DEALER TODAY!

If you’re an established systems integrator or contractor, becoming an FDW dealer is simple too! Download the application at fdwcorp.com or call 800-828-0509 from 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m. CST.

• PTZOptics

• Community

• RDL

• Elation

• Panasonic

• Middle Atlantic

• DPA

• Denon Professional

• PreSonus

• TOA

• Canon

• Nord

• Kramer

• Roland Professional A/V

PRODUCTS OFFERED:

• Live Production and Streaming Solutions

• NDI Production Systems, Cameras & Inverters

• Video Editing & Production Software

• Video Storage Solutions

• Mixers & Switchers

• On-Camera Monitors, Recorders & Playback

• HDR Monitors

• PTX Cameras

• Videoconferencing Cameras

• NLE Software & Plug-Ins

• House Of Worship, Live Event & Sports Production Equipment

• Amplifiers

• AViP

• Bulk Wire & Connectors

• Conferencing

• Control Systems

• Indoor/Outdoor Displays

• Lighting

• Loudspeakers

• Media Distribution

• Mounts

• Power Management

• Projectors

• Racks

• Remote System Management

• Signal Management

• Streaming Devices

• Structured Wire

CONTACT

FDW Wholesale Distributors

9770 Silicon Prairie Pkwy Madison, WI 53593-8442

Web: www.fdwcorp.com Phone: 800-828-0509

Value added services are often overlooked when choosing a distributor. Most dealers and system integrators see their distributor as a mere ordering portal where stock or price are the primary consideration. Why not sign on with a distributor who estab lishes a relationship designed to mutually benefit both parties? Why not create a rela tionship that’s akin to the one you’ve estab lished with your own customers? Since 1992, TecNec Distributing has delivered all of this and more.

ONLY AVAILABLE FROM TECNEC

TecNec carries many exclusive brands. Why does it matter? We are able to control the sales channel on your behalf enforcing MAP policies and sales protection on registered bids. This ensures you the highest possible margins and no undercutting. We are here to be your partner in business!

CUSTOM BUILT CABLES & PANELS

American craftsmanship and innovation is still alive and well at TecNec. We are the only industry distributor to house an on-site shop with just in-time delivery of custom fiber & copper cables, custom AV panels, cable reels, wall plates and field boxes. Our shop is certified by Neutrik for both opticalCON and DragonFly, as well as QPC Expanded Beam, Belden, Canare and LEMO. Whether it’s SMPTE Camera Cables for a stadium integration or elegant panel work for a Fortune 100 boardroom, we’re your complete source. Take advantage of our free panel builder app to create all your metalwork needs.

RESPONSIVE WEBSITE

TecNec has a fully responsive website. Whether you’re catching up on P.O.s on your laptop or stuck behind an AV rack and need it tomorrow from your phone, ordering from our site delivers a seamless experience across all devices. We have simplified account management and a host of features to make our website a valuable resource and true time saver!

A COMPANY OF OWNERS

Nobody works harder for its customers than a company owner! TecNec became 100% Employee Owned in 2016. Now you can reap the benefits of dealing directly with an owner to create a team united in the same goal of your profitability. Now more than ever, your success is our success.

CUSTOMER FIRST SERVICE

Working with TecNec will make you realize how nice it feels to be the customer again. Our friendly, knowl edgeable staff is the backbone of our personalized customer-first service via our dedicated account specialist system. We assign an inside representative who is well versed in your area of expertise to keep you up to the minute on the latest product trends, cost effective alternatives, timely advice and the fastest delivery options to get you what you need on time.

KITTING SERVICES

Some of the nation’s largest integrators appreciate the immense value of our kitting services and you can too! Specify the cables, connectors, tooling and wall panels and we deliver the unified kit your field technicians require at common installations. We provide a consistent experience to your technicians and customers alike while giving you one SKU to place in your shopping cart. Streamline industry installations for Broadcast, Commercial, Educational, Worship, Military and more.

REGIONS

United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Europe, Australia

BRANDS DISTRIBUTED

• Adder Corporation

• AJA Video

• Amphenol

• Artel Video Systems

• Atlas Sound

• Atlona Technologies

• Audinate

• Audio-Technica

• Audix Corporation

• Belden

• Blackmagic Design

• Blustream

• Canare

• Chief Mounts

• Clear-Com

• Contemporary Research

• Datavideo Corporation

• Decimator Design

• Delvcam

• Draper

• ESE

• FiberPlex

• Freakshow HD

• FSR

• Gator Cases

• Gefen

• Hall Research

• Hammond MFG

• Hannay Reels

• JBL Professional

• Kings Brand

• Kramer

• Laird Digital Cinema

• Lemo USA

• LevelOne

• Luminex

• LYNX Technik

• Mackie Designs

• Magenta Research

CONTACT

• Marshall Electronics

• Matrix Switch Corporation

• Middle Atlantic Products

• MOTU

• MuxLab

• My Custom Shop

• Neutrik

• NTi Audio

• Ocean Matrix

• Optical Cable Corp

• Patton Electronics Company

• Pelican Products

• Pro Tapes & Specialties

• QSC

• Radio Design Labs

• Roland Professional AV

• Samson Technologies

• Sennheiser

• Sescom

• Shure

• Simply45

• Spider Support Systems

• Structured Cable Products

• Studio Technologies Inc.

• Switchcraft

• Techflex

• Teradek

• Thor Fiber

• Tripp Lite

• tvONE

• West Penn Wire

• Yamaha Commercial Audio Plus 150 More!

812 Kings Hwy

Saugerties, NY 12477

Web: www.tecnec.com

Phone: 800-543-0909 • 845-246-0428

Email: sales@tecnec.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ tecnec-distributing

Facebook: facebook.com/ tecnecdistributing

Instagram: instagram.com/tecnec_ distributing/

TMP-PRO

TMP-Pro, the pro-audio, video, lighting, and accessories division of The Music People, an Exertis | Jam business, distributes hundreds of sought-after brands while providing the added value of product advice and technical support from certified specialists.

Our substantial distribution capacity is based on strong relationships with established brands. We offer itemized quotes and deliver the convenience of sourcing a wide range of brands from a single point of contact with no minimum order requirement.

We exceed expectations as a distribution partner due to our certified specialists’ understanding of how to set up and integrate the pro-audio products we offer. Our specialists include musicians and AVL installation pros who are trained by the brands we distribute using the same methods the brands use to train their own technicians. Knowledge of products and systems enables our team to expertly pull together and connect the items essential to a project’s success. TMP-Pro Advantages:

ONE FOR ALL

We make it possible to source hundreds of revered pro-audio, video, lighting, and accessories brands on just one call using one purchase order.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

We deliver competitive pricing that typically matches dealer-direct pricing, free of minimum orders, open ing orders, and commitments.

ITEMIZED QUOTES

Regardless of your estimated order size, we itemize quotes to help streamline your bid preparations.

OPTIMIZED LOGISTICS

Order consolidation, staging, drop shipment to job sites, and a single point of contact make it easy to get what you need when and where you need it.

HERE TO HELP

Our customer-service reps and sales specialists are committed to customer satisfaction. Whether you have an inquiry about a product application or a potential order, we’ll help you out.

DISTRIBUTED BY TMP-PRO

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REGIONS COVERED

United States

WAREHOUSE LOCATIONS

Northeast, Midwest, Southwest

ALSO AVAILABLE:

• Ace Backstage

• Adaptive Technologies Group

• Amplivox Portable Sound Systems

• Anchor Audio

• Ansmann

• Auralex

• Aviom

• Avlex

• Bittree

• C2G (Legrand)

• ChamSys (Chauvet)

• Clear-Com

• ClearOne

• ClearSonic Manufacturing

• Clockaudio

• Crest Audio

• Crimson AV

• Eminence

• EZ Dupe

• FBT

• FerroFish

• FSR

• Grundorf Corporation

• Hall Research

• Hear Technologies

• JVC Professional

• Kramer Electronics

• Littlite

• Marshall Electronics

• Martin Lighting

• MIPRO

• Mukikim

• Nady Systems

• Octasound

• Peavey

• Peerless-AV

• Penton Audio USA

• Peterson Strobe Tuners

• Point Source Audio

• Premier Mounts

• Pro Intercom

• Quam

• Radio Design Labs

• Renkus-Heinz

• Road Ready Cases

• Salamander Designs

• Schaller

• Shy Baffles

• SKB Cases

• Solid State Logic

• Stewart Audio

• Superlux Headphones

• SuperScope

• Symetrix

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• Lex Products

• Lexicon (Harman)

• Vaddio (Legrand)

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• Liberty Audio

• Linea Research

CONTACT

• Whirlwind

• WorxAudio

Web: www.tmppro.com

Email: info@musicpeopleinc.com

Phone: 1-800-289-8889

154 Woodlawn Road, Suite C Berlin, CT 06037