In preparation for Integrated Systems Europe 2019, we talk to Mike Brandes from QSC about the products featured at their booth in Hall 7. We also discuss the new NV series network video endpoint and the Q-SYS Ecosystem.
Category: Integrated Systems Europe 2019
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Previewing ISE 2019 With Chaz Porter from FSR
With Integrated Systems Europe being three weeks away, we talk to Chaz Porter from FSR about their return to ISE and what they are bringing to their booth in Hall 1. We also discuss the process of making products for international standards.
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Beefed up CORIOmaster coming to ISE 2019
tvONE adding features to award-winning video processor
Cincinnati, Ohio, – tvONE (tvone.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge video and multimedia processing equipment, is launching a new, enhanced CORIOmaster video wall processor at ISE 2019 (Stand 1-M140). The stand will also feature the award-winning CORIOview 4K multi-window processor and a HDMI 2.0 family of products including an ultra-thin auto switcher, a new line of active optical cables, and a new matrix switcher series.A major release of multiple enhancements for the CORIOmaster video wall processor includes a secure communication suite with full REST API and multi-user control. Other improvements include an HDMI 4-port output module (CM-HDMI-SC-4OUT), audio support for the CORIOmaster and CORIOmaster mini for embedded audio, and a dedicated audio module (CM-AUD-2IN-4OUT).Secure communication protects your installation from outside interference. In these security‑conscious times, rest assured that your video wall will only ever show what you want to show. The HDMI 4-port output upgrades your C3-540 CORIOmaster to up to 56 outputs, making massive video walls, projector edge blends, and LED installations easy and smooth. The new embedded audio support and audio module ensure the CORIOmaster is supreme when you need both video and audio in an installation. The IP streaming now accepts both H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) for higher quality and bandwidths. All modules are shipping at the time of ISE.Also on the stand is the award-winning CORIOview, an ultra-compact, next generation 4K multi‑window processor that allows for each of its eight inputs to be viewed in any of the eight video windows. With ultra-low latency, it makes the ideal solution for blended applications with IP streaming, AV, broadcast, and legacy inputs, and embedded or S/PDIF audio outputs. This easy to use plug and play solution features 16 front panel buttons for selecting presets and sources. Other enhanced features include smart labels and borders.Another product on display at ISE 2019 is the tvONE 1T-SX-654 HDMI 2.0 auto-switcher with four HDMI video inputs and one HDMI output, now shipping. This ultra-thin 4×1 switcher supports video resolution up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR and provides 18 Gbps of high bandwidth. Audio functionality includes multi-channel support, de-embedded digital stereo audio to provide an analog output, or an audio return channel (ARC) for transmitting audio back to the HDMI input from the connected display.tvONE will also be showcasing its new line of now shipping active optical cables, featuring DisplayPort™ 1.4 active optical cables (MG-AOC-88x) and HDMI 2.0 active optical cables (MG-AOC-66x). The cables provide a simple, robust solution for extending ultra-high resolution over long distances. These plug and play active optical cables are provided in a drum for easy installing and provide video and audio extension with no compression or latency up to 100m (328 ft), without the need for external power.On our stand you will also find our MX-65xx matrix switcher series. The series, now shipping, allows you to send HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP) to multiple devices, both independently and simultaneously. Choose from an intuitive front panel, infrared remote control, or tvONE’s control software, MX-tools. The matrix switcher series complies with HDCP 2.2, and supports 3D, and 4K2K@60 4:4:4 8 bit and 10-bit processing, for superior deep colour rendering. Audio support includes 7.1 audio, including DTS-HD and Dolby® TrueHD. -
ISE bringing projection mapping sculpture to RAI
Kresa delivers opening keynote, new art installation
AMSTERDAM: Panasonic Business and Integrated Systems Europe are joining forces to bring Bart Kresa’s newest projection mapping showpiece to ISE 2019.
Bart Kresa giving presentation. Photo courtesy of ISE SVIATOVID, a faceted, five-metre tall projection sculpture, is the successor to the iconic Shogyo Mujo, which debuted at the Burning Man Festival in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA in 2014. The new sculpture is set to create a new benchmark in audiovisual art and will be illuminated through 360° in True 4K using four Panasonic PT-RQ32 4K, 30,000lm laser projectors.
The world premiere of SVIATOVID will mark the launch of the new BARTKRESA Academy, which offers recent art school graduates the chance to learn projection mapping on a training course at Kresa’s studio in Lublin, Poland.
Following ISE, the sculpture will find residence at the Centre for the Meeting of Cultures in Lublin.
“The high-level of design and production that we have achieved with SVIATOVID—high resolution, four times 4K, 120,000 lumens, and a complete transformation of the sculpture—is innovative. When I think of the best place in the world to premiere cutting edge new work, I think of ISE. We are so appreciative of Panasonic for collaborating with us on this project, and to ISE for supporting the premiere,” commented Bart Kresa.
Mike Blackman, Integrated Systems Events Managing Director commented: “This the first time SVIATOVID will be shown anywhere, so we are delighted that Bart has chosen ISE to debut the piece, which is sure to provide a stunning centrepiece for the show.”
“Bart Kresa is one of the world’s foremost projection artists who has contributed to iconic works such as the Game of Thrones series premiere party and the mapping of NASA’s Endeavour Space Shuttle,” said Hartmut Kulessa, European Marketing Manager for Panasonic. “Given the brightness and resolution of the projection on a relatively small surface, this is likely to be a real highlight and a great photo opportunity at this year’s exhibition.”
SVIATOVID will be on display outside Hall 1 and 2 (Entrance K) throughout ISE at the RAI, Amsterdam from 5-8 February.
Bart Kresa will also give the ISE 2019 Opening Address which will take place at 18.00 on 4 February at the Forum, RAI Amsterdam.
Panasonic will be exhibiting in its usual position in Hall 1, Stand H20. For more information, please visit the Panasonic website:https://business.panasonic.co.uk/visual-system/join-us-at-ISE-2019
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Celebrating 2 years of SDVoE
Alliance heads into ISE 2019 with 40 members, 300 partners
MONTREAL — The SDVoE™ Alliance today announced its latest organizational milestones. Launched just two years ago at ISE 2017 with the goal of standardizing the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, the alliance has grown to 40 member companies shipping 158 products. In addition, more than 300 SDVoE Certified Design Partners have been trained and certified. Member companies are poised to deliver upwards of 150,000 AV endpoints in the coming year. Deployments in education, healthcare, enterprise, entertainment, government, and military environments are ongoing and many new products are set to reach production volumes in 2019.
Watch SDVoE head, Justin Kennington, on AVWeek 368
“Heading into ISE 2019, we are thrilled to be having such a profound effect on the industry,” said Justin Kennington, president of the SDVoE Alliance. “Designers, integrators and end users are embracing the more open and standardized approach to signal management offered by SDVoE. We can clearly see that the days of dedicated matrix switchers and proprietary AV over IP are numbered!”
At ISE 2019 (Amsterdam, Feb. 5-8), demonstrations on the SDVoE Alliance stand 3-B150 will prove that SDVoE matches the quality and latency performance of the best matrix switches and that SDVoE offers advanced AV processing capabilities no other matrix can provide. Furthermore, demonstrations of SDVoE products from different manufacturers working together will be shown. In addition, a series of in-depth training sessions and case study presentations will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 6 in room G109.
All AV distribution and processing applications that demand zero-latency, uncompromised video can benefit from SDVoE technology, which provides an end-to-end hardware and software platform for AV extension, switching, processing, and control through advanced chipset technology, common control APIs and interoperability. SDVoE network architectures are based on off-the-shelf Ethernet switches thus offering substantial cost savings and greater system flexibility and scalability over traditional approaches such as point-to-point extension and circuit-based AV matrix switching.
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Leon bringing art and audio to ISE 2019
The custom speaker maker previews ISE ’19 stand
Ann Arbor, MI – Leon Speakers, an American manufacturer of bespoke custom speakers and design-driven technology concealment solutions, will be showcasing a new collection of products that combine art with audio at ISE 2019, in stand 1-N80. Leon has been leading the conversation on mixing design with technology since their inception in 1997 and their latest innovations were created to elevate the modern technology experience, pushing integrators and consumers to expand their idea of what’s possible.
“The conversation can’t just be about audio anymore,” said Noah Kaplan, Leon’s President and Founder. “It used to be enough to just have great sounding speakers, but people expect more now. They want something that doesn’t feel like a commodity. We believe that custom homes need real custom options, and it is—and has always been—our mission to deliver that.”
New and Noteworthy Products
The Ente Series
Working in partnership with Sonos® to develop a line of lifestyle products for their new amp, Leon’s Ente Series brings enhanced sound and Leon’s signature style to Sonos. The Ente Sound Sculpture is a wall-hanging sculptural piece that incorporates curved Baltic Birch panels, LED lighting, and two channels of audio. The Ente Sound Tile features a screen-printed grill with limited-edition artwork to conceal the speakers behind it. Both models feature audio by Leon and are powered by the new SONOS AMP®.DAIS
In partnership with LG and Blackdove, DAIS is a new canvas for the emerging digital art category. DAIS integrates high-performance audio from Leon, LG’s finest OLED screen, and contemporary, streaming digital art from Blackdove— all encased in a sleek metal frame featuring stylized linear bar speaker grills.Horizon Denza
Leon’s new Horizon Denza transforms the soundbar into a modern home furnishing. A soundbar and floating shelf in one, Denza is handcrafted out of Baltic Birch with internal cabinet space to house two channels of audio with additional storage space for AV components like the new SONOS AMP®.See the rest of AVNation’s ISE 2019 coverage
Also at the show, Leon will be displaying some of their front soundstage, architectural, and subwoofer models, as well as their expanded line of outdoor audio products after their acquisition of Terra Speakers in May of 2018.
Visit Leon at the 2019 Integrated Systems Europe show, stand 1-N80.
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Previewing Kramer Electronics Stand at ISE 2019
In preparation for ISE, we talk with David Margolin from Kramer about the new products to expect at their stand in Hall 1 from AV over IP products to new wireless devices. We also discuss the launch of their new online training platform, Kramer Academy.
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ISE 2019 Registration Open
Two more years in Amsterdam
Earlier this year Integrated Systems Europe announced the move to Barcelona in 2021. This means you have two more shots at seeing the world’s biggest audiovisual show in Amsterdam. Registration is now open for ISE 2019. See below.
Increased floor space, an additional venue and an expanded conference programme guarantee the most exciting ISE so far
Integrated Systems Europe has announced that visitor registration for ISE 2019 is now open. The show, which takes place at the RAI Amsterdam on 5-8 February 2019, features more exhibition space and a bigger conference programme than ever before. It is expected to draw numbers in excess of 2018’s totals of 80,923 registered attendees and 1,296 exhibitors.
In response to the growing demand for exhibition space at the RAI Amsterdam, ISE 2019 will feature an extended Hall 5, approximately one-third larger than previously. In addition, ISE is spreading beyond the RAI by hosting a range of new and established conferences at the nearby five-star Hotel Okura.
ISE attendees will also be able to utilise the newly opened Metro line 52, which carries passengers from Amsterdam Centraal to a new Europaplein station, just in front of the RAI, in only eight minutes.
Mike Blackman, Integrated Systems Events Managing Director, commented: “The extension of Hall 5 and the opening of the new Metro station adjacent to the RAI Amsterdam will all contribute to the delivery of a great ISE experience to increased numbers of attendees and exhibitors.”
Leading trade associations and ISE co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA are building on the success of previous ISE shows by offering informative and thought-provoking content aimed at members and non-members alike.
AVIXA will host half-day ‘What’s Next’ conferences on the Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. These will explore AV integrated experiences in higher education and enterprise environments respectively. AVIXA will also be hosting free 20-minute FlashTrack education sessions at its stand.
“AVIXA’s education programme for ISE will explore the trends at the forefront of contemporary AV design,” said AVIXA CEO David Labuskes. “We’ve partnered with esteemed organisations SCHOMS, EUNIS and the AV User Group to arm AV professionals with the insight needed to elevate their performance in the marketplace.”
CEDIA will present a full programme of professional development sessions. An All Access Pass will allow attendees to visit as many sessions as they wish. In addition, the association will host a series of CEDIA Talks at its stand, covering key issues in the residential installation market.
Tabatha O’Connor, CEDIA Global President and CEO, commented: “With a substantial education programme from CEDIA, complete with a brand-new Home Cinema Design Workshop, core training sessions and our popular CEDIA Talks, there will be something for everyone at the show. We’re so proud to be co-owners and look forward to returning to Amsterdam for ISE 2019.”
These offerings from AVIXA and CEDIA will form part of a wide range of professional development, education and thought leadership opportunities, promoted under the tagline ‘Learn, Discover, Be Inspired’.
The biggest-ever ISE conference programme reflects the show’s increasing segmentation into vertical markets and a desire to meet the information needs of increasing numbers of end-user visitors.
Five of these conferences will be held at the Okura. New for ISE 2019 will be the Digital Cinema Summit ISE and AttractionsTECH by blooloop. Plus, there will be the debut of HTNG Insight Summit ISE which will focus on hotel and hospitality technology. Making their return will be XR Summit ISE and Digital Signage Summit ISE.
Conferences will also take place at the RAI. Monday 4 February will see the Smart Building Conference, which for 2019 takes as its theme ‘Making Smart Buildings, Making Buildings Smart’. Also on this day will be Audio Forum, organised by Italian media brand Connessioni. New for 2019 will be AGORA, presented by MONDO | STADIA – a conference focussing on stadium and sporting venue technology, with expert panels, case studies and keynote speakers from the industry.
A further innovation for ISE 2019 will be the Main Stage. Located in Hall 8 and designed and managed by ISE partner improve, this will feature thought-leadership content presented by ISE, AVIXA, CEDIA and AV Magazine, as well as hosting networking events.
The popular InAVate Awards, powered by ISE, will once again take place on the evening of the first day of the show. Companies can still enter into the competition.
In addition to visitor registration, the updated show website allows attendees to book their flights and hotel accommodation through ISE’s travel partners.