Case Studies
Demo of the month: QSC’s simpler integration and programming
QSC has expanded its Q-SYS platform control portfolio. Steve Montgomery talked to Martin Barbour, QSC’s product manager for installed systems, to find out what...
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Audio
Microphone systems: six of the best wired and wireless options
As well as offering excellent sound reproduction, microphones – whether wired or wireless – need to offer ease of use and, increasingly, the ability...
AV-IT
Interview: Antycip’s John Mould – ‘VR has become easy’
Duncan Proctor talks to Antycip Simulation commercial development manager John Mould to find out about the trends, opportunities and challenges for those working in...
Business
Words of wisdom: James Keen, Tripleplay
Visualise outcomes When it comes to managing projects, I’ve always found that a deadline is good to focus the mind. Too often projects are...
Business
Project tenders: selling on value, not price
As price becomes the differentiating factor in more and more project wins, Duncan Proctor looks at what integrators and distributors can do to stop...
Case Studies
Lecture capture: software and hardware collaboration
Previously we looked at how lecture capture technology has been embraced by students and lecturers to become an essential part of the learning experience....
Case Studies
Lecture capture: watch and learn
Lecture capture has grown quickly to become a significant part of the student experience. Steve Montgomery looks at how the technology and the market...
Case Studies
Case study: 3D CAVE at Reynaers Aluminium’s HQ
To fulfil its AVALON immersive 3D CAVE concept, Reynaers Aluminium asked Barco and Swedish integrator Nanco to come up with a five-sided solution within...
AV-IT
VR/AR: new kinds of technology
VR, AR and mixed reality content demand a variety of content creation software and display equipment. Steve Montgomery reports on how these technologies are...
Audio
Opinion: Hearing loops – bigger isn’t always better
Andrew Thomas, market development director of Contacta Systems, discusses how to get it right when choosing and installing large area hearing loops. Large area...
AV-IT
VR/AR: beyond the headset
Having previously looked at the shared experiences VR/AR/MR technologies can deliver and the markets with the most potential, Ian McMurray concludes by considering things...
AV-IT
VR/AR: driven by application
In the first part of our feature on VR/AR/MR technologies we looked at how, when applied to AV, it is about delivering shared experiences,...
AV-IT
VR/AR: virtually real
The lines between the real world and the virtual world are blurring rapidly, such that making a distinction between the two is becoming increasingly...
Case Studies
Solutions: experience delivery at Postal Museum
Immersive projection is playing an important role in a museum that tells the story of a little-known underground railway used by the Royal Mail....
Business
Opinion: projection, meet Alexa
Voice control may increase the appeal of projection within both consumer and B2B sectors, says James Kirby, analyst with Futuresource Consulting. Over the past...
AV-IT
Solutions: IP-based system provides flexibility for new ice hockey arena
An IP-based infrastructure was the only choice for this newly built ice hockey arena, which required the services of two integrators. Situated in the...
Business
Opinion: essential enlightened commerce
ISE and Europe must stay open for business, says columnist Rob Lane. It’s at this time of the year that I usually choose to...
Case Studies
Solutions: Royal Academy of Music
The UK’s oldest musical conservatoire has embraced video recording in recent years. Thanks to smart equipment choices, students can video their own performances, and...
Case Studies
Solutions: Costa Cruises upgrades entertainment tech
A recent spell in dry dock enabled Costa Cruises to upgrade the technology on board two of its liners before the winter cruising season,...
Case Studies
ISE 2018 preview: audio and accessories
In the second part of our final ISE preview we present the best of the audio and accessory launches. AUDIOIn the run-up to ISE...
Case Studies
ISE 2018 preview: displays and processors
We’ve scoured the latest launches for one final preview before the show kicks off. In the first part we present the displays and collaboration products and processors...
Business
Ten things not to miss at ISE 2018
There’s plenty to keep you occupied during ISE 2018 apart from the exhibition itself. Here’s our pick of the top 10 attractions in Amsterdam...
Business
ISE 2018 preview: the world’s biggest AV show
Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, looks back over 15 years of Integrated Systems Europe and talks about how the attendee profile...
Business
Opinion: Get the full benefit of ISE
Are you all set for ISE? I know I always say this, but the show will be bigger than ever this year – with...