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  • Crestron Champions a Culture of Collaboration Ahead of ISE 2026

    Crestron Champions a Culture of Collaboration Ahead of ISE 2026

    Before the doors even opened at ISE 2026, the conversation around collaboration was already underway. Broadcasting from the FC Barcelona Museum, AVNation host Tim Albright sat down with Brad Hintze, Brad Hintze, Crestron to explore how the AV industry is redefining the culture of collaboration, and why technology now plays a critical role in how people connect, create, and work together.

    During the interview, Hintze shared how Crestron kicked off the show with an exclusive pre-ISE event, bringing together industry leaders, partners, and Microsoft to discuss collaboration culture and unveil new solutions designed to scale across every type of space. At the center of the discussion was Crestron’s newly engineered compute platform for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms, built to help integrators deploy consistent, reliable collaboration experiences, from huddle rooms to enterprise-wide rollouts.

    The conversation also highlighted Crestron’s latest advancements in Automate VX, including a new AI-powered camera calibration system that dramatically reduces commissioning time. By using spatial awareness and visual AI, the system eliminates hours of manual measurement, enabling faster, more accurate deployments while improving camera switching, framing, and participant visibility, key elements in delivering seamless collaboration experiences.

    Looking ahead, Hintze emphasized that success isn’t just about deploying technology, it’s about focusing on outcomes. As workplaces continue to evolve, Crestron’s approach centers on creating systems that simply work, scale easily, and support productivity from the moment users walk into a room.

    Learn more about Crestron’s collaboration solutions at Crestron. Watch the full interview and explore complete ISE 2026 coverage at AVNation.TV.

  • Biamp Launches Ceiling Tile Microphone

    Biamp Launches Ceiling Tile Microphone

    Biamp has announced the launch of the BMA 360D, a new ceiling tile microphone array designed for modern IT and AV environments. Built with Dante audio networking and advanced beamforming technology, the BMA 360D works seamlessly with Biamp Tesira DSP systems and other Dante-enabled platforms. Its low-profile ceiling tile design makes it ideal for conference rooms, open offices, and learning spaces where clean aesthetics and reliable audio capture are essential.

    The BMA 360D offers flexible deployment, strong echo cancellation, AI-based noise reduction, and precise beam control to ensure clear, natural speech across different room layouts. The launch also reflects Biamp’s continued innovation following its acquisition of ClearOne intellectual property, strengthening its expertise in DSP and microphone technologies to deliver scalable, high-quality collaboration solutions for IT teams.

    Biamp, a leading provider of professional audiovisual solutions, today announced the launch of the Biamp BMA 360D, a next-generation ceiling tile microphone array featuring Dante® audio connectivity and advanced beamforming technology. Designed to work with any Tesira™ DSP systems using Dante, the BMA 360D expands the Biamp portfolio with a flexible solution that serves the broader professional audio market while delivering the exceptional audio quality for which Biamp is known. The ceiling tile form factor represents a new deployment option for customers seeking discreet, architecturally integrated audio capture in spaces ranging from conference rooms to open office environments.

    Pairing the Biamp BMA 360D with a Tesira DSP provides users with exceptional customization, echo cancelling performance, and AI noise reduction. The BMA 360D features onboard beamforming processing and it delivers audio to the Tesira DSP as one automixed beam or it can send individual beams on separate Dante channels. It ensures consistent gain response and natural speech reproduction across all beams, while adaptive steering with preset or custom beam patterns provide precise coverage across diverse room layouts. Built-in power amplifiers and versatile mounting options make deployment straightforward in modern collaboration, presentation, and learning environments.

    “We’ve built our reputation on delivering exceptional audio experiences through tightly integrated systems—our Parlé microphones paired with Tesira DSPs represent the gold standard in that regard,” said Joe Andrulis, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. “The Biamp BMA 360D gives customers seeking a ceiling tile microphone to deploy with our Tesira DSP in an open Dante environment a complete Biamp solution that delivers the quality and reliability they expect, with the flexibility they need. The advanced beamforming technology ensures outstanding performance whether paired with Tesira or other Dante-enabled platforms.”

    This product launch follows the October 2025 Biamp acquisition of ClearOne intellectual property and brands, which brought decades of audio engineering innovation into the Biamp portfolio, including intellectual property and patents related to beamforming microphone arrays. As part of the integration of ClearOne technological assets, former ClearOne CEO Derek Graham joins Biamp as DSP Manager, along with other engineering team members​, bringing deep expertise in digital signal processing to strengthen the company’s already robust audio engineering capabilities.

    “The addition of ClearOne IP and engineering talent allows us to accelerate innovation in core areas where we’re deeply focused,” said Rashid Skaf, Biamp President, CEO, and Co-Chairman. “We’re channeling these resources into DSP advancements and microphone technologies that directly enhance the collaboration experiences our customers depend on.”

  • Airtame Makes First Public Showcase of Airtame 3 at ISE 2026, Highlighting a Unified Platform for Smarter Screen Collaboration

    Airtame Makes First Public Showcase of Airtame 3 at ISE 2026, Highlighting a Unified Platform for Smarter Screen Collaboration

    Airtame used ISE 2026 to publicly showcase Airtame 3 for the first time, presenting it as the core of a unified platform for screen sharing, video conferencing, digital signage, alerts, and remote management. The new device supports 4K sharing, dual screens, and native integrations with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and Webex, making it easy for users to walk in and start presenting or joining meetings within seconds.

    Alongside Airtame 3, the company highlighted Virtual Airtame, a software-based option that brings the same experience to compatible Windows and Android displays, video bars, and room PCs. With features like Scan to Connect, zero-touch deployment, and centralized control through Airtame Cloud, the platform gives IT teams flexibility to scale and manage rooms easily, while keeping the user experience simple and consistent across classrooms and meeting spaces.

    Airtame, the all-in-one platform for screen sharing, video conferencing, digital signage, emergency alerts, and remote management, is making the first public showcase of Airtame 3 at ISE 2026. Recently launched in December, Airtame 3is the company’s most powerful device to date and anchors Airtame’s broader platform strategy, delivering fast, reliable wireless screen sharing, video conferencing, and digital signage while supporting scalable deployment and centralized management for IT and AV teams.

    Airtame is also showcasing Virtual Airtame, a software-based solution that turns compatible Windows and Android displays, video bars, and room PCs into fully functional Airtame screens. Together with Airtame 3 and partner-integrated solutions from Neat, SMART, and Amazon, the platform enables organizations to standardize collaboration across classrooms, meeting rooms, and shared spaces.

    Additionally, Airtame will showcase a new functionality called Scan to Connect which enables mobile users to quickly scan the on-screen pairing code using their device’s built-in camera, allowing them to connect in seconds without manually entering the code.

    “We’ve always believed technology in shared spaces should feel invisible. It should just work,” said Jonas Gyalokay, Co-founder of Airtame. “ISE is the first time people can experience Airtame 3 in person, and it’s also where we’re showing the new and improved portfolio. Whether customers choose dedicated hardware, Virtual Airtame, or a mix of both, they get one simple platform that makes collaboration easy for users and manageable at scale.”

    Airtame 3 supports 4K screen sharing, dual-screen configurations, and native integrations with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and Webex, enabling users to walk in and start presenting or joining meetings within seconds. Power over Ethernet (PoE+) and HDMI connectivity provide a stable, hardwired setup suitable for classrooms and meeting rooms alike.

    Designed for large-scale rollouts, Airtame 3 includes zero-touch deployment capabilities that allow IT teams to preconfigure and ship devices before they are unboxed. Once installed, devices can be registered, monitored, updated, and supported remotely through Airtame Cloud, reducing on-site service calls and ongoing maintenance.

    Alongside Airtame 3, Virtual Airtame expands the platform’s reach by enabling the same Airtame experience on compatible Windows and Android displays, video bars, and room PCs, without requiring additional hardware. This approach allows organizations to maximize existing investments while maintaining a consistent user experience across rooms.

    “Customers want flexibility without complexity,” added Gyalokay. “At ISE we’re showing that organizations are no longer forced into a single hardware approach. They can standardize the experience across every room while choosing the right deployment model for each space. That flexibility is critical for schools and enterprises that want to scale, simplify management, and future-proof their collaboration environments without adding complexity for users.”

    This flexibility is reinforced by Airtame’s expanding partner ecosystem, including Neat, SMART, and Amazon, where Airtame software comes pre-installed or runs seamlessly on select devices. These partnerships help organizations deploy Airtame across a wide range of classroom and meeting room technologies while remaining future-ready.

    Together, Airtame 3, Virtual Airtame, and Airtame Cloud form a unified platform that brings presenting, video conferencing, digital signage, alerts, and remote management into one simple solution, reducing friction for end users and simplifying operations for IT teams.