Panasonic Connect North America, established in 2022, is a B2B company offering device hardware, software, and professional services to various industries. Its mission is to “Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow” by partnering with innovators and integrators.
Panasonic Connect North America announced it will extend NDI® (Network Device Interface) support to its range of 4K integrated cameras and the AG-CX350 Memory Card Camera Recorder through a free firmware update between December 2024 and April 2025. After this period, these models will come with NDI capabilities built-in. This move is intended to enhance the flexibility and efficiency of IP video production workflows by expanding the NDI ecosystem. It allows more Panasonic devices to connect seamlessly over standard IP networks, simplifying video production and reducing installation costs through features like Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) control. Newark, NJ | September 12, 2024 – Panasonic Connect North America today announced that it will extend NDI® support to its lineup of 4K integrated cameras including the AW-UE40, AW-UE50, AW-HE145 and AW-UE150 in addition to its Memory Card Camera Recorder, the AG-CX350. The NDI upgrades, which previously required a paid license from Vizrt NDI AB, will be made available via a free firmware update between December 2024 and April 2025. After this period, the models will ship with ready-to-go NDI capabilities*1.
As IP technology continues to play a stronger role in video production and quickly becomes a standard in equipment development, this move will help expand the NDI ecosystem for greater efficiency and flexibility in workflows.
“Our collaboration with Panasonic marks a significant milestone in the expansion of the NDI ecosystem,” said Daniel Nergard, President of NDI. “By making NDI a standard feature across a wide range of products, Panasonic enables thousands of users to benefit from the seamless integration and powerful flexibility that IP video production offers. We are excited to see Panasonic leading this change and look forward to the innovative solutions that will emerge as a result of this enhanced accessibility.”
NDI, an open standard for connecting video equipment over IP networks, will enable devices to build systems in standard gigabit IP networks, simplifying the transition of video production workflows to IP environments. As a result of this upgrade, more devices can access NDI-enabled systems on the network, such as switchers, cameras, and media servers. This allows video production crews to seamlessly create and distribute a diverse array of content to their audiences. Additionally, Panasonic’s NDI-enabled PTZ cameras support Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) control and audio/video transmission via a single Ethernet cable, significantly enhancing the ease of installation and reducing cabling costs.
Panasonic’s lineup of NDI-supported products includes: · PTZ Cameras such as the AW-UE160, AW-UE100 and AW-UE80
Studio Cameras such as the AK-UCX100*2,
4K Multipurpose Cameras such as the AW-UB50*3 and AW-UB10*3 · Compact Switchers such as the AV-HSW10 and AV-UHS500 *4 · KAIROS IT/IP platform and Video Mixer plug-in for Media Production Suite
“Together, our lineup of professional AV equipment creates a glass-to-glass solution that enables flexible, efficient, and future-proofed IP video production workflows meeting a wide range of needs for our customers,” Steve Milley, Director – Professional Audio Visual Business Unit, Panasonic Connect North America. “By standardizing NDI integration across our product line, we’re making a difference in advancing the industry through seamless adoption of IP-enabled video equipment.”
Blackwire Designs, founded in 2009 by former integrators, is a distributor in the custom installation industry, utilizing integrated software for sales and systems support, ensuring smooth business operations.
Blackwire Designs has announced that they are now distributing Uniview’s latest UNV OwlView Series surveillance cameras, which feature cutting-edge night view technology, Wise-ISP, enabling full-color images in ultralow-light conditions.
By offering these advanced surveillance cameras, Blackwire enhances its product portfolio, aligns with Uniview’s innovative vision, and addresses the growing demand for superior night-time surveillance solutions.
Blackwire Designs, a leading distributor in custom installation and Pro AV markets, today announced it is now distributing the latest UNV OwlView Series as part of its partnership with Uniview. The surveillance cameras are powered by Wise-ISP, Uniview’s fifth-generation night view technology and the first technology of its kind to deliver full color images at night.
“We’re thrilled to bring our dealers the cutting-edge technology their clients have been eagerly waiting for,” said Kevin Luther, owner of Blackwire Designs. “As a long-standing Uniview distributor, we’ve always been impressed by their continuous innovation and ability to exceed expectations. With the introduction of the new OwlView cameras, our dealers now have access to unparalleled camera technology that sets a new standard in the industry.”
The OwlView series, powered by Wise-ISP, delivers vivid, full-color images in ultralow-light conditions without the need for additional LED lighting. For the first time, multiple targets can be brought into sharp focus with clarity that rivals daylight, even in the darkest environments. While previous generations of night vision struggled with issues like low brightness, color distortion, high noise, motion blur, and glaring LED lights, Uniview has overcome these limitations. The company’s self-developed large model technology expands on what is possible in nighttime imaging. This exclusive advancement makes the night as bright and colorful as day, marking a significant leap forward in security and surveillance capabilities.
“Blackwire and Uniview have a shared vision of continuous innovation and improvement,” said Jeff Liu, regional director, Uniview. “The latest advancements in our OwlView Series deliver cutting-edge surveillance technology that meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. This collaboration not only enhances the security solutions we offer but also elevates the level of service and support for Blackwire’s customers. It’s a win for Uniview, a win for Blackwire, and most importantly, a win for our customers.”
The UNV OwlView Series includes the 4MP OwlView Dome Network Camera, OwlView Turret Network Camera, and OwlView Bullet Network Camera. Uniview’s fifth-generation night view technology uses a 1/18-inch sensor, F1.0 aperture, and a Wise-ISP UNV large model engine for image processing to correct low brightness, color distortion, high noise, motion blur, glaring LED light, and shadowed images. Other features include UNV Ultra Motion Detection (UMD), built-in mic, durable metal housing, graphene front cover for 50% faster heat dissipation, and IP67 water-/dust-proof rating. The series can be managed from a local device, mobile app, or on the web.
The UNV OwlView camera line is now available on the Blackwire website and will also be showcased in the Blackwire booth (3537) at the CEDIA Expo, Sept. 5-7 in Denver.
AVer, a provider of technology solutions, focuses on education, healthcare, and video collaboration, enhancing productivity and learning, while promoting environmental and community commitment.
AVer Information Inc. has announced that its NDI Matrix Tracking Box, the MT300N, now supports the CAM series cameras (CAM520 Pro3, CAM550, and CAM570), expanding its compatibility to enhance video collaboration with voice-tracking capabilities. This update is important because it provides users with enhanced functionality and flexibility, allowing them to optimize their AVer camera setups for better communication and collaboration in enterprise, government, and education settings. The integration of voice tracking and AI-powered features ensures seamless, efficient communication across different verticals. AVer Information Inc., the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions, announces that its NDI Matrix Tracking Box, the MT300N, can now support the CAM series products CAM520 Pro3, CAM550 and CAM570, in addition to the full line of the award winning Pro AV tracking cameras. AVer’s next step forward with enabling this integration with the MT300N is designed to simplify connectivity and enhance collaborative environments with superior voice-tracking capabilities no matter the camera you choose from AVer.
Designed for spaces in enterprise, government, higher-education, or customers with similar collaboration needs, the MT300N allows users to easily optimize the functionality of AVer’s cameras with voice-tracking integration. This enterprise-grade product facilitates convenient device management, empowering users to effortlessly create customized configuration profiles and layouts, ensuring easy access to their preferred settings.
“The MT300N’s support of our CAM Series is designed for new or existing AVer customers to provide meeting equity with top-tier functionality in the collaboration spaces”, said Aalap Patel, Director of Product, AVer Information Inc. USA. “The combination of voice tracking and AI-powered features offers a sophisticated solution that enhances the user experience, enabling seamless and efficient communication in any setting, expanding the use case across different verticals.”
AVer’s new integration enables customers to experience a multi-camera setup with the flexibility to mix and match AVer products. The CAM Series, designed specifically for conference rooms, offers wider fields of view suitable for medium to large conference rooms. The CAM Series cameras are equipped with built-in AI functionality, such as auto framing, making them an ideal choice for customers seeking to integrate voice tracking with AI capabilities.
Sound Control Technologies offers camera and signal installation solutions, including CAT5e/CAT6 SCTLink cables, for PTZ camera and signal devices, and clean, minimally appearing camera mounts for easy installation.
Sound Control Technologies (SCT), a leader in camera integration solutions, has partnered with Itancia for distribution in France. This collaboration will enable SCT to expand its presence in the French market by leveraging Itancia’s strong reputation and comprehensive distribution and support network.
This collaboration enhances Itancia’s audiovisual solutions portfolio by integrating Sound Control Technologies ‘s advanced camera integration solutions, supporting Sound Control Technologies’s international growth strategy. Itancia’s commitment to balancing technology, economy, and ecology complements Sound Control Technologies’s innovative approach, making this partnership mutually beneficial for both companies and their clients. Sound Control Technologies (SCT), the industry leader for camera integration solutions, has entered into a partnership with Itancia for distribution in France.
“Itancia is a highly respected distributor providing full-service distribution and support throughout France,” says SCT President, CEO and Co-founder, David Neaderland. “Their reputation for high-quality collaboration solutions makes them an ideal partner. We are excited to include our camera extension solutions and conference room kits in their catalog and look forward to expanding our presence in France.”
The Itancia Group provides business communication, collaboration, network, and security solutions. They help resellers, integrators, and operators adopt responsible practices with custom solutions that balance technology, economy, and ecology. The Itancia Group operates on three complementary pillars: Itancia Technology, Itancia Factory, and Itancia Again. Together, these pillars offer unparalleled strengths in the market.
“We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Sound Control Technologies and strengthen our audiovisual offering,” says Itancia Sales Manager BU Visual Collaboration, Safouane Khali. “Their products, designed to simplify the installation and operation of videoconferencing cameras, offer unique connectivity and integration solutions. SCT truly enhances the integration of our partners’ products.”
“As our business continues to grow internationally it is important that we align with distributors that understand how to help support the growth in each of the key economies we operate, says Director of European Business Development for SCT, Russell Harpham. “Itancia group has proven they understand why the most successfully AV integrators have been specifying SCT in their projects.”
Nothing can yet beat a skilled camera operator at capturing an object or scene with artistic or otherwise nuanced intent. But for those times when conditions make it impractical or impossible for a human being to manage operations from behind the lens, a programmable pan-tilt-zoom camera (PTZ camera) can provide a surprisingly flexible and increasingly capable stand-in for creative, commercial, and practical video capture applications.
It’s all in the name
As its namesake indicates, a PTZ camera uses electronically driven motors to precisely adjust the direction of its view and the degree of application of the lens’s zoom function. The range of motion of most PTZ cameras allows for up to 360 degrees of horizontal rotation (panning), with continuous rotation available with many products. The vertical tilt function of a PTZ camera generally covers about 90 degrees of motion – sometimes more, depending on the design. A PTZ camera with an optical zoom lens will maintain full sensor resolution when magnifying distant objects. In contrast, the use of a digital zoom function sacrifices image detail as it crops and scales the camera’s native resolution image to provide the appearance of a closeup view.
Cost considerations
The cost of a particular PTZ camera depends on many factors, including the type of image sensor, native resolution, optical design, and control options. At the extreme, professional-grade robotic cinema cameras can quickly approach a 7-figure price tag and combine the function and precision of an industrial multi-axis robot with the user’s choice of camera and lens options – all controlled by a custom software package to assist with setting up shots, fine-tuning, and repeatability. Some of the largest of these programmable robo-cams can exceed 4000 lbs of weight and offer a range of motion exceeding 40 feet.
The eye in the sky
The more mundane-looking PTZ security camera is about the size of a slightly shrunken soccer ball, with its rounded body mounted on a pole or the side of a building. Premium models can cost thousands of dollars per device, are weatherized for long-term outdoor use, and feature internal heaters for cold climates and wipers or other mechanisms for consistent image quality in wet weather. Surveillance cameras with infrared illumination or thermal imagers can provide a clear view when monitoring dark environments or when optical visibility is poor. Some industrial PTZ cameras incorporate protective designs, allowing them to operate in hazardous conditions, such as chemically corrosive or potentially explosive environments.
Content Creation
Commercial PTZ cameras for indoor use feature fewer environmental protective measures than their outdoor-rated counterparts. Still, they can provide features better suited for professional video production, such as full-frame sensors, upgraded optics, or the ability to select from various lens configurations. These video-centric PTZs also usually provide detailed picture control options tailored toward pre- and post-production content creation environments, including exposure, white balance, color space, and 3D lookup table (3D LUT) support.
Network friendly control Modern PTZ cameras feature Ethernet connectivity, incorporating remote device control, audio and video streaming, and power delivery using Power over Ethernet (AKA PoE) through a single cable. Dedicated control consoles are available that enable a single operator to configure, manage, and manually operate (when necessary) dozens or even hundreds of networked PTZ cameras. PTZ control consoles are particularly useful in live video production environments where an operator must make camera adjustments on the fly during an event.
Canon RC-IP1000 PTZ Controller
PTZ cameras also feature a browser-based interface for individual device configuration, viewing, and control purposes. Although this direct web interface provides comprehensive device control, it is not practical for real-time management of a multi-camera environment compared to a dedicated console. Most commercial-grade PTZ camera models are compatible with specific control systems (e.g., AMX and Crestron), lecture capture platforms, and network streaming and communications services.
Browser-based PTZ camera control
One control advantage of surveillance PTZ cameras over their more cinematic brethren is that almost all are ONVIF-conformant products. ONVIF’s mission is “…to provide and promote standardized interfaces for effective interoperability of IP-based physical security products.” This impressively functional and widespread interoperability means that end users can mix and match PTZ cameras (and many other IP-based security products) from different brands with any dedicated controller platform that supports ONVIF’s open standards.
ONVIF-conformant security cameras and software
The effort to bring IP and network-friendly tools to the professional audio/video (AV) industry has resulted in new standards and protocols to improve interoperability among devices and platforms.
One of these standards is ST 2110, developed under the leadership of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). Crafted to replace the Serial Digital Interface (SDI), ST 2110 defines the communication (timing and mapping) and AV format support used in professional workflows within an IP-based network. Panasonic has already embraced this standard, releasing a PTZ camera with optional ST 2110 support, demonstrating its compatibility with popular SDR/HDR image formats, including uncompressed audio (PCM) and metadata.
Also, more professional PTZ cameras are adopting the open-source SRT protocol for secure, low-latency transport of video streams across an IP-based production environment, including optimizations for operating across “less-than-stable” networks.
Training an electronic eye
PTZ cameras are already leveraging computationally assisted training to offer more capable functionality in areas such as auto-tracking and auto-framing. A PTZ camera that can recognize the outlines and appendages of moving human subjects can better mimic the actions of a competent operator in terms of keeping the subject framed without manual intervention. PTZ cameras with fine-tuned automated framing and tracking have become an appealing and effective cost-saving investment for regularly recorded environments such as courtrooms, classrooms, and content creation studios.
Most PTZ camera manufacturers offer dedicated hardware for performing image analytics. These appliances can augment PTZ cameras that lack the onboard processing power to perform specific tasks or to ease the implementation and management of analytic functions across an array of networked devices. Beyond the autonomous framing and tracking features, modern analytic packages can also provide numerous practical functions, including processing recorded sounds, identifying faces, and generating object metadata for enhanced object classification and video search functions.
The latest PTZ surveillance cameras incorporate increasingly sophisticated object recognition with motion detection and tracking to better consistently record desirable targets, such as people or vehicles, and ignore undesirable targets, such as animals or wind-driven foliage moving within the scene. In this scenario, the benefit of a PTZ camera is its ability to autonomously monitor a large area of interest while providing detailed closeup imagery of any subjects within its view. Some vehicle-optimized cameras are also adept at recognizing license plates, capturing a separate image, and performing optical character recognition (OCR) for further analysis or use in a database. With the optical zoom of some premium PTZ cameras exceeding 40x magnification, automated license plate readers (ALPRs) can be effective at more than 200 yards.
AXIS Q8752-E Bispectral PTZ Camera
PTZs for everyone
PTZ cameras are tools for content creation, monitoring, and surveillance without the need for a human operator – or at least fewer of them. While some aspects of PTZ cameras and their related machine-trained features can justifiably conjure Orwellian-ish thoughts, these features are finding their way into increasingly affordable products that provide real-world benefits to the average person. Compared to their static counterparts, PTZ cameras deliver a more dynamic view of the world and ourselves.
Hospitality TV leader LG Electronics announced that it has developed integrated Google Cast casting capabilities for LG smart hotel TVs.
Hyatt is working with LG in the hopes of becoming the first hospitality brand to enable the deployment of these new integrated LG smart hotel TVs later this year. Hyatt through SONIFI, a casting partner that provides casting to more than 500,000 industry rooms, is assisting in the LG-Google next-generation casting solution for new and existing Hyatt hotels around the world.
Bringing Google Cast to the industry’s best-selling smart hotel TVs using LG’s Pro:Centric platform represents an important next step in the evolution of the guest experience journey, according to Michael Kosla, senior vice president, LG Business Solutions USA, which will demonstrate the new TVs publicly for the first time at the HITEC 2024 hospitality technology trade show. “LG is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in hotel room entertainment through partnerships with technology leaders like Google to combine our new smart hotel TVs with the latest in casting technology to benefit hoteliers and guests alike,” he said.
“Aligned with our purpose of care and goal to make the guest experience even more seamless, Hyatt is proud to work towards building on our role as the leader in hotel room casting,” said Rohan Jani, associate vice president of guest products at Hyatt. “We introduced the first industry casting solution in 2017, and now with Google and LG, we are exploring taking in-room casting to the next level to boost operational efficiency and improve the guest experience.”
Embedding Google Cast into LG smart hotel TVs may reduce complexity for hotels and systems integrators to deliver the casting feature for both Android and iOS users, Kosla explained, adding, “With this integrated approach there is no additional equipment to buy, configure and maintain, no risk of device theft, and it frees up an HDMI port.”
Tiger Lan, Google’s senior director of engineering for multi-device experiences, said, “Google Cast capabilities built into LG hotel TVs will give hotel operators the best integrated solution that reduces costs and allows guests to pick up where they left off in their personal streaming services.”
Visitors to LG’s HITEC booth (#3036) at the Charlotte Convention Center will be able to experience the new TVs and their integrated casting capabilities, seeing how hotel guests will be able to use their mobile devices or laptops to cast more than 3,000 cast-enabled apps such as Hulu and Spotify to their in-room LG smart TV for a personalized entertainment experience.
Using a simple QR code on the TV, guests will be able to quickly establish a cast connection and begin wirelessly streaming videos, music and more from their devices. In addition to mobile device controls, the TV remote can also be used for typical play, track and volume controls, ensuring a simple and familiar user experience. Then, when guests checkout, devices will automatically be reset.
The 2024 LG Pro:Centric smart hotel TVs shipping now will receive the new Google Cast feature through a software update later this year. As the leading television provider to the U.S. lodging and hospitality industry, LG offers a range of smart hotel TVs from 43-inches to 75-inches with up to 4K resolution to suit virtually every space from standard guestrooms to penthouse suites. The powerful LG Pro:Centric Smart software enables use of modern solutions including content streaming, interface customization and even networked digital signage capabilities.
Google Cast is compatible with Android 6 and newer, iOS 14 and newer, and comes pre-installed on all Android devices.
Q-SYS is a cloud-manageable AV&C platform, delivering personalized, connected, and engaging experiences across various industries, integrating hardware and software partners, developers, and creators to redefine live and virtual experiences.
Q-SYS has announced that their Q-SYS VisionSuite is now certified for Microsoft Teams. This certification includes the AI-powered Q-SYS Seervision AI Accelerator for presenter tracking, alongside previously certified Q-SYS Core processors, NC Series cameras, and networked microphones. The VisionSuite enhances participant visibility, offers intelligent camera switching, and automates room functions for hybrid collaboration spaces.
This certification is significant because it expands Q-SYS’s portfolio with AI-enhanced computer vision technology, improving the hybrid meeting experience by making remote participants feel more connected and engaged. The collaboration with Microsoft underscores Q-SYS’s commitment to providing advanced solutions for dynamic and productive meeting environments, especially in large and high-impact spaces.
Q-SYS, a division of QSC LLC, is pleased to announce Q-SYS VisionSuite is now certified for Microsoft Teams. This certification adds the Q-SYS Seervision AI Accelerator for presenter tracking to the list of solutions certified for Teams, including the Q-SYS Core processors, NC Series cameras, and networked microphones.
Q-SYS VisionSuite enhances the visibility of participants in the room, providing a more natural viewing experience for remote attendees and enabling teams to feel connected and engaged, regardless of their location. Designed for high-impact spaces, it features presenter tracking (driven by this newly certified AI-based accelerator appliance), intelligent audio-based automatic camera switching, flexible camera options, and vision-driven room automation.
“We’re thrilled to add AI-enhanced computer vision technology with the Q-SYS VisionSuite into our portfolio of solutions, empowering customers to transform everyday rooms into elevated hybrid experiences with confidence,” says Jason Moss, Vice President, Marketing & Ecosystem, Q-SYS. “This certification underscores our commitment to partner with Microsoft and provide customers and system integrators solutions to deliver engaging and equitable user experiences in any hybrid collaboration environment.”
Albert Kooiman, Senior Director, Microsoft Teams Partner Engineering and Certification at Microsoft Corp. adds “Q-SYS VisionSuite allows customers to transform their collaboration spaces into dynamic meeting experiences that foster productivity and engagement. With this sophisticated multi-camera solution users can create an immersive meeting environment particularly suited for large and extra-large meeting spaces, like boardrooms, multi-purpose rooms or classrooms and the like.”
At InfoComm 2024, Blackmagic Design’s Bob Caniglia joined AVNation’s Tim Albright to unveil an impressive lineup of new products and innovations in AV over IP and video production.
SMPTE 2110 AV over IP Solutions
Blackmagic introduced a user-friendly Ethernet router and throwdown boxes to simplify video over IP. These solutions cater to video-centric users, enabling long-distance video transmission while maintaining traditional AV workflows.
New Camera Lineup
The latest additions include the compact Micro Studio 4K G2 and the high-end Ursa C 12K cameras, now featuring live streaming capabilities by tethering a cell phone. This versatility allows for use in live events, cinema-quality productions, and direct live broadcasts.
Enhanced ATEM Mini 4K Switchers
The new ATEM Mini 4K switchers come in 1ME, 2ME, and 4ME models with up to 40 inputs, designed for diverse applications from traditional broadcasts to live events. New panels provide enhanced control and flexibility for various production needs.
To know more about Blackmagic’s innovative solutions, visit Blackmagic Design and Stay tuned with AV Nation for more insights from InfoComm 2024
AVer, founded in 2008, is a provider of education technology,healthcare, and video collaboration camera solutions. Their products include AI-enabled auto-tracking cameras, medical-grade PTZ cameras, Zoom and Microsoft Teams-certified USB cameras, document cameras, and classroom audio solutions. They are committed to community and environmental sustainability.
AVer Information Inc. will debut several new video collaboration and education technology solutions at InfoComm 2024. These products include the TR211, TR315N, TR335N cameras, the FONE700 ceiling speakerphone system, and the MD120UI medical-grade PTZ camera. Each product is designed to enhance communication and connectivity across various industries, offering advanced features such as AI auto-tracking, 4K resolution, and noise suppression.
AVer Information Inc. is showcasing its latest video conferencing and education technology solutions at InfoComm 2024. The products, including AI auto-tracking cameras and a ceiling speakerphone system, are designed to meet diverse industries’ needs. They offer 4K resolution, hybrid auto-tracking, and noise suppression, enhancing communication, productivity, and seamless integration with third-party applications.
AVer Information Inc., the award-winning provider of video collaboration and education technology solutions, will debut new and innovative collaboration solutions, including the TR211, TR315N, TR335N, FONE700, and MD120UI, at InfoComm 2024. These products are tailored to enhance communication and connectivity across a variety of vertical markets, offering video conferencing cameras and collaboration tools designed for every room and use case.
“We are thrilled to showcase our latest innovations at InfoComm 2024,” said Aalap Patel, Director of Product, Pro AV/K-12, AVer Information Inc. USA. “Our comprehensive range of video conferencing cameras and collaboration solutions are designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, and we are committed to delivering products that enhance communication and drive productivity.”
At InfoComm 2024, AVer will debut a lineup of video collaboration and professional AV solutions:
AVer’s TR315N AI Auto Tracking NDI Camera boasts a 12X optical zoom lens with 4K 60 fps resolution and the finesse of hybrid auto tracking and smooth PTZ operations. Equipped with NDI®|HX3 capability, the TR315N can identify and communicate with multiple video systems over IP. The TR315N boasts proprietary AI-functionality, including Presenter Mode, Zone Mode and Hybrid Mode.
Featuring a 30X optical zoom lens and 4K 60 fps resolution, the TR335N AI Auto Tracking Camera delivers crystal-clear images and remarkable detail. Equipped with NDI®|HX3 capability, simplifies sources available for live production switching, without directly attaching to devices, changing locations or investing in expensive, high-bandwidth networks that simply replace SDI-based workflows.
AVer’s TR211 AI Auto Tracking Camera offers powerful and reliable capabilities for higher education, corporate, live events and other various industries. The TR211 combines a 12X Optical Zoom lens, FHD 60 fps resolution and hybrid auto tracking with smooth PTZ operations. The TR211, along with the TR315N and TR335N, include proprietary AI-functionality, including Presenter Mode, Zone Mode and Hybrid Mode.
The FONE700 Ceiling Speakerphone System features a combination of three directional and eighteen omnidirectional microphones, capturing voices from every corner of the room with precision. The FONE700 boasts advanced features including Noise Suppression, Double-Talk detection and De-Reverberation. Its technology delivers unparalleled audio quality in its ability to minimize background noise, detect simultaneous speech and reduce echo.
AVer’s MD120UI Medical Grade PTZ Camera is highly versatile and explicitly designed for patient monitoring and telemedicine. With its 20X optical zoom and 4K imaging capabilities, coupled with an IR night view function, the MD120UI delivers crystal-clear visuals and 24-hour monitoring with no blind spots. The Infrared Night Vision function of the MD120UI enables continuous patient monitoring around the clock.
AVer has emphasized partnerships with other industry leaders, like Shure and Biamp, to provide a more seamless user experience for intelligent camera tracking. Additionally, AVer continues to emphasize certification for new technologies to provide a seamless user experience with third-party applications. AVer’s products have received certification for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, RingCentral and Barco to deliver a high-quality and user-friendly meeting experience designed to boost productivity and efficiency. AVer, in partnership with certification partners, is breaking down audio-visual barriers and bringing an intuitive and fluid communication experience to meeting rooms.
Visit the AVer in booth C8371 at InfoComm 2024 from June 12–14, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Logitech has updated their Mevo line with some impressive professional options. Those options come with a price tag, though. The new Mevo Core is a small, cube-shaped camera that is trying to corner its way into the crowded streaming market.
Simple Design Hides Features
The unassuming cubic design hides its true potential. But don’t let its simplicity fool you; this little powerhouse is packing some serious power. With a Micro Four Thirds sensor, interchangeable lens support, and the ability to capture 4K video locally while streaming at 1080p, the Mevo Core is punching well above its weight class.
But here’s where things get really interesting: the Mevo Multicam app. This is where Logitech’s vision truly shines. The app transforms your smartphone or tablet into a mini production studio, allowing you to seamlessly switch between multiple Mevo Core cameras, add picture-in-picture effects, and even incorporate smartphone cameras into your setup. The app really is the “killer app:” of this line.
Mevo Core App
Logitech Mevo Core app
The real magic trick? The app’s ability to turn a single Mevo Core into multiple virtual cameras. By leveraging the 4K sensor, you can crop and pan within the frame, creating the illusion of multiple camera angles from a single static shot. It’s a feature that feels like it’s been plucked from the future, offering a level of flexibility that solo streamers have only dreamed of until now.
The app does this by connecting the cameras and app to a wireless network. Don’t have one? No problem. The cameras themselves can become a wireless hotspot that all the cameras, and app, connect to. You don’t really have to have access to a network for the system to work.
Worth the Investment
Innovation comes at a price; $1,000 to be exact, and that’s before you factor in lenses. It’s a significant investment, especially when compared to more traditional streaming setups. But for those who are serious about upping their streaming game, the Mevo Core offers a unique blend of professional-grade features and user-friendly design that’s hard to match.
Logitech Mevo Core
That lens part may seem like a negative. For those who are looking to increase the quality of their streams, it’s a bonus. You aren’t married to the built-in lens that just comes with whatever camera you buy. You get to choose. That’s the magic of Mevo Core. You can customize the quality of your shoot and stream.
Low-light performance could be better, and the image quality, while good, won’t outshine dedicated mirrorless cameras in the same price range. But that’s not really the idea. The Mevo Core isn’t trying to be the best camera — it’s trying to be the best streaming system. And in that regard, it’s a compelling system that could increase the quality for creators looking to level up their live productions.
Get your stream on
The Mevo Core is not without its flaws, but it represents a step forward in streaming technology. For those willing to invest, it offers a glimpse into the future of live content creation. 4 out of 5 stars.
