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VOL. 19 ISSUE 6
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2020
AUDIO | VISUAL | CONTROL | COLLABORATION | UNIFIED COMMS
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[COVER]
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Volume 19 Issue 6: AUG - SEP 2020
04 FIRST WORDS INSTALLATION
65 CHINA: EAW Takes Sound Quality to the Next
06 NEWS Level at China’s Xi’an Olympic Sports Center
28 SOLUTIONS UPDATE 66 CHINA: Smart City Science and Technology
Exhibition Hall Adopts Christie APS Series Laser
SPOTLIGHT Projectors
40 BAP Strives on Customer Satisfaction and
Best Possible Service
INTERVIEW
46 Delta Electronics: Preparedness, Planning
Pepped up Pandemic Handling
68 SINGAPORE: d&b Powers Region’s Most
Talented Rising Acts at the Tin Box
70 AUSTRALIA: LSC Lighting Systems Offers
Power and Protection to NIDA
72 INDIA: MAYFAIR Lake Resort Features End-to-
49 LG: Digital Signage in the Era of COVID-19 end Integration with HARMAN
50 Sennheiser India Sings in Sync with the Professional Solutions
German Major on their 75th Anniversary 74 DUBAI: Cooper Lighting Solutions at the Coca-
Celebrations Cola Arena
COVER STORY VOICEBOX
52 COVID-19: Manufacturers Give Their Take 76 The Post-Pandemic Future of the Workplace
About Possible New Workplace Requirements by Prashant Govindan
EXHIBITION PREVIEW 79 Steerable Sound Systems are Now Delivering
56 InfoComm China Beijing 2020 Audio Intelligibility to a Much Wider Range of
Applications
TECH TALK
58 Building an Open Standard for an AV over IP 82 ON OUR WEB
Future
60 Kneura: A New Technology Learning Domain
To The Fore
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FIRST WORDS
We are ready to see the industry’s first physical exhibitions, mainly taking place in
China. Prolight + Sound Guangzhou is scheduled to take place from August 21 – 24,
followed by LED China Shenzhen from September 1 – 3, LED China Shanghai from
17 to 19 September and InfoComm China Beijing from 28 to 30 September. China
which was the epicentre of the COVID-19 virus, worked hard to control the infection
and though there are still cases, the situation seems to be very well under control. The
Chinese, I believe, will actively support these exhibitions by participating and visiting. I
am sure there is much anticipation as to see how it all turns out.
The recent AV Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA) produced by AVIXA, as
expected, shows a decline in AV revenue across the globe. Pick up is expected in 2021
with the pre-COVID-19 level forecasted revenues coming back online in 2022. It has
been a challenging time for many in the industry, from distributors to manufacturers.
Despite that, it is great to see that manufacturers are continuing to invest in R&D to
Thomas Richard Prakasam create updates or new technologies. This can be evidenced by the number of new
Publisher / Editorial Director solutions we have covered in our Solutions Update pages in this issue.
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LG’S Immense LED Digital Signage Project is Turning Heads in Busy
Gangnam
KOREA:Whether at home, in a featuring pixels only 8.3mm apart is display products such as TVs, monitors
shopping mall or out on the street, big located in front of the one of the most and laptops, LG’s Gangnam LED
screens always attract a lot of attention. well-known landmarks on Teheran- digital signage features extremely small
A prime example of this comes from LG ro, the Grand InterContinental Seoul bezels so that passersby see only
Electronics’ Business Solutions Parnas Hotel. the stunning images displayed on the
Company, which recently installed its screen.
new extra-large,high-definition LED LG’s customized sign is a freestanding
digital signage on one of Seoul’s most double-sided billboard, a rarity even in With the company’s outstanding display
bustling streets in Gangnam. a city as fast to adopt new technology technology in the heart of famous
as Seoul. LG oversaw the entire project Gangnam,LG’s immense commercial
Running through the center of the from start to finish,including the design signage project is definitely hard to
iconic district, Teheran-ro (“ro” and construction of the entire structure. miss and hard to take one’s eyes off of.
meaning “street” in Korean) is often And consistent with LG’s many other
referred to as Korea’s version of www.lg.com/sg/business
Times Square due to the abundance
of state-of-the-art screens displaying
advertisements of every brand
imaginable. Designated as a free
outdoor advertisement zone by the
Government of Korea, the street acts as
something of a public arena where
major entertainment houses, clothing
brands and corporations vie for the
attention of the estimated 100,000
pedestrians who traverse its sidewalks
every day of the week.
LG’s eye-catching LED digital signage
solution is hard to miss. Two strikingly
vibrant 10,000 nit displays – 21.8
meters tall by 12 meters wide – are
embedded in a structure that measures
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Chulalongkorn University Goes New School with Sony’s Optical Disc Archive
System
THAILAND: In 2016, Chulalongkorn overcome archiving challenges with a revolutionary disc-based storage
University, Thailand’s oldest higher a flexible, affordable and intuitive system, the ODA is built to perform
institute of learning, turned to Sony to platform. under extreme conditions, it is scalable
help with its ever-growing demand for and like the NVX also future-proof.
managing and storing its academic Dr. Srosri and his team identified
resources, which covered everything Sony’s proprietary Mediabackbone Ideal for smaller and medium-sized
from learning activities, classroom and NavigatorX (NVX) as the answer to the environments, the other key selling
lecture capture to audio/video capture university’s pressing needs. “From the point of the NVX is its ability to improve
of life in the university. onset we knew that we needed the productivity with its automated workflow
gold standard in content and archiving – from ingest, catalogue and editing
Four years on, the success of its management.” One of the NVX’s main to review, approvals, distribution and
migration to Sony’s Optical Disc selling points was its ability to manage archive.
Archive solutions speaks for itself. high resolution data efficiently.
The task of managing this enormous Both the NVX and ODA can seamlessly
endeavour was entrusted to the Office “As the university creates a huge integrate with the university’s existing
of Academic Resources, which was set amount of audio and video content that array of Sony equipment including
up in 1978. needed to be shared quickly between cameras and camcorders.
students and teachers and vice
“When we first started, we used mostly versa, it is important that our media “When we started reviewing media
tape data and used a timeline method management tool is able to handle high management solutions, two words were
to ensure consistency,” Dr. Banphot volumes and more importantly, it is key – affordability and expandability.
Srosri Acting Director of Multimedia easy to use,” Dr. Srosri highlighted. Sony scored in both areas. What we
Information Service Division Office of also liked about the NVX and ODA was
Academic Resources, Chulalongkorn Dr. Srosri and his team were also the ease of use from its implementation
University explained. “When digital impressed with the NVX’s open to daily usage. Of course, it helped that
become more commonplace, we were platform system. This meant the we were investing in a platform that
faced with a new problem – how do university could easily upload almost could run for the next 100 years. We
we archive and manage the ever- any file format for video, audio,graphics have invested in the future,”Dr. Srosri
increasing volume of data? We found or documents and it provides an concluded.
the answer in Sony’s Optical Disc unprecedented level of Metadata
Archive solutions.” management. pro.sony
Whether it’s an institute of learning, To optimize the NVX’s full potential,
national broadcaster or production the university teamed it up with Sony
house, there is a long- term need to Optical Disc Archive (ODA). Using
8 AUG - SEP 2020
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION ASIA
NEWS
Brompton Technology Expands Operation in China
CHINA: Leading LED processor Calibration. Helping to run the office is The proactive approach from both
manufacturer, Brompton Technology, new Office Assistant, Noora Xu, who existing and new team members
has expanded its operation in China, has valuable experience in international meant that, once the Hydra cameras
moving to larger offices and hiring trade and purchasing and takes over were available, Gou and Lee already
three new members of staff to further the role from Summer Zhang. had an in-depth knowledge of the
support its customers in the territory. system. Meanwhile Summer Zhang,
The expansion follows the development “The decision to increase both our thanks to her professional development
of Brompton’s highly acclaimed HDR office space and staff was made during her time with Brompton, has
technology and the successful roll out pre lockdown,” says Elijah Ebo, been promoted to the role of Project
of its new Hydra measurement system, Brompton’s General Manager (Asia). Manager.
which unlocks the power of Dynamic “The incredible interest in Brompton
Calibration, the enabling technology for HDR and panel recalibration, following “It’s always important to choose the
Brompton HDR. its launch at the end of last year, right people,” concludes Ebo. “Whilst
had meant we were getting busier this this has been a difficult time for
The new office is adjacent to and busier, so we needed additional everyone, knowing we have a strong
Brompton’s previous facility in High calibration specialists. They are very team in China while travel is restricted
Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan, in hard to find. We had to search for the has been invaluable. It means that
the modern metropolis of Shenzhen, right people and were very lucky to find we are in a great position to be able
Guangdong Province. This facility is them.” to continue to provide the support
double the size, allowing space to Brompton is known for and to respond
calibrate and test prototype panels Whilst the intervening months have to our customers’ current and future
on site. New Calibration Support been understandably quiet, Brompton’s needs.”
Engineers, Alex Guo and John Lee, China team has used the time
both have an extensive understanding constructively, with Guo and Lee now www.bromptontech.com
of the LED screen industry and are fully trained on Hydra, and Xu fully
ideally placed to assist Brompton immersed in Brompton’s processes.
customers in China with Dynamic
Hydra measurement system
12 AUG - SEP 2020SYSTEMS INTEGRATION ASIA
NEWS
CLSPL Uses Downtime to Expand Offerings
SINGAPORE: Control Logic Systems CLSPL has come up with a package David Seow of CLSPL comments, “This
(CLSPL) has ventured into the video- for Small and Medium Enterprises for is a great product that is easy to use
conferencing space by taking on their video conferencing needs. “We with zero set-up time. We envision it
distribution for Neets AV Control have combined the Solvo Hub with the being used for gatherings in churches,
Systems for Singapore, Indonesia, Neets Sound Bar and a LED display schools, community spaces and fire
Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar and and a video conferencing camera – all drills.The sound coverage can reach
Brunei. Neets offers paperless E-ink integrated into a mobile system. The around 20 to 25m in an open space,
digital display for wall-mounted control, user just needs to connect his laptop and it provides excellent quality for the
Sound Bar as well as Touch Panel to the hub, and everything comes into purposes it is intended to serve.”
control. Besides, Neets has introduced play, making it easy and convenient.
Solvo – an intelligent AV systems hubs Most importantly, it is a cost-effective Complementing the Micker Pro is
for video-enabled huddle rooms. system.” the portable UVS UV Sterilizer. Tests
indicate that the sterilizer offers
“We were already in discussion with To complement Pro-Audio 99.9% sterilization. “It is a simple to
Neets at ISE. We foresaw that video- requirements, CLSPL is also now use product that is easily chargeable
conferencing would be a growing offering EBST Co., Ltd’s all-in-one through the UCB-C connection. You
market. Of course, the COVID-19 microphone and speaker as well as put it onto the microphone head, switch
pandemic has accelerated the growth a portable UV-based microphone it on and let it do its job. Indicators
of VC. The Solvo hub offers easy head sterilizer. EBST is a Korean keep you informed of the status of the
connection of your choice of video manufacturer. sterilization process. It goes hand in
conferencing equipment to create a hand with the Micker Pro though it is
powerful automated system with CEC The Micker Pro all-in-one microphone not just for the Micker Pro and can be
technology. It just needs a single USB and speaker features a 10W dual- used for sterilizing any microphone
connection from your laptop to the hub, speaker that provides a convenient head.”
which then automatically turns on/off all and stable quality of sound with no
the connected devices. Our objective directional loss. It also offers howling www.clspl.com
is to offer a simple and fuss-free one suppressor technology, 3-level volume
button start for your video conferencing adjustment and even a buzzer to attract
needs.” attention. Charging is made convenient
with an internal charging circuit
David also is thrilled with the touch connected via USB-C to the charger.
panel control from Neets. “You do not Offering good grip the rigid material
need any programming specialist. It is provides excellent durability.
a drag and drop software that enables
easy configuration.”
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NEWS
Touchless User Interface Market Will Exhibit Significant CAGR
INTERNATIONAL: In the recently published "Touchless have the most companies: Voice command has 110
Human-Machine-Interface HMI Technologies, Supply Chain companies and camera-based gesture has 69 companies
and Market Forecast 2020 Report, 3rd edition" Touch working on them.
Display Research Inc., a market research and consulting
firm, analyzed all the touchless human-machine interaction Figure 2. Touchless Human-Machine-Interface
(HMI) sensor technologies and market applications. The technologies attracted over 390 companies
touchless HMI market will exhibit significant CAGR from
2019-2030. This report profiles over 390 touchless sensor
suppliers, system integrators, and brand companies working
on touchless control.
Figure 1. From touch to touchless human-machine-
interface
Source: Touchless HMI 2020 report, 3rd edition, Touch Display Research, 2020
Touchless technologies can be used in dozens of
applications, we organized them into seven categories, see
the table here:
Source: Touchless HMI 2020 report, 3 rd edition, Touch Display Research, 2020 Figure 3. Touchless Human-Machine-Interface in 7
application categories
Touchless Human-machine-interaction Provides Many
Benefits:
* Hygiene/cleanness. Hand-free operation for hospitals,
bathroom, kitchen etc. People are hyper-cautious in public
areas now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
* Safety. Voice-control in automotive could keep drivers
hands on the wheel, eyes on the road.
* Security. Home/building automation uses motion and
infrared sensor to detect person at night.
* Power/resource saving. And many other benefits.
"Touchless control is in high demand. COVID-19 has made
people adverse to touch surfaces that could transmit the
disease, especially in public areas. With many regions
reopening their economy, the development of touchless
interfaces is accelerating. Your company's strategic Source: Touchless HMI 2020 report, 3rd edition, Touch Display Research, 2020
planning in the next six months could decide your success
or lack of it for the next several years, and this report Touchless HMI will enjoy accelerated growth in the next 10
could empower your business planning," said Dr. Jennifer years. The touchless HMI market provided billions of dollars
Colegrove, CEO and Principal Analyst at Touch Display opportunities for semiconductor companies, OEM/ODMs,
Research and author of the reports. proximity touch suppliers and software companies.
There are over a dozen touchless HMI technologies, and Table of contents and report sample are available upon
Touch Display Research put them into 9 categories. See request. Please email: jc@TouchDisplayResearch.com
the table here. The newly published Touchless HMI 2020
report found that the touchless human-machine-interface The report is available to be purchased from Touch Display
technologies have attracted over 390 companies working Research
on touchless sensor, touchless software, and system
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Singapore Turf Club Upgrades to Shure Digital Wireless Microphone Systems
(Sales & Distribution) at Electronics &
Engineering Pte Ltd. “The new wireless
system needed to be stable, robust
and reliable,” he continued.
There are eight channels of Shure
ADX2/SM58 running on Quadversity.
The Shure AXT600 Spectrum Manager
consistently scans and deploys the
next best frequency in real-time during
operations. This gives the technical
crew better mobility and ease of mind,
especially during the live shows.
Shure Axient Digital has a flat
frequency response and accurate
transient response including AES-256
encryption, and an impressive 2ms
latency from the mic transducer to
the analogue output. With Wireless
Workbench software that helps monitor
RF performance, remote adjustments
to transmitter and receiver, Wireless
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Turf Club Quadversity mode that assigns four Workbench allows remote monitoring
(STC) is the only horse-racing club in different antennas for greater coverage and manages the system without
Singapore that features quality horse and signal quality. Frequency Diversity interrupting the production. Frequency
racing as sports entertainment at the enables audio transmission from a calculation and analysis for supported
Singapore Racecourse on most Friday single source onto two independent devices allows the user to coordinate
evenings and Sunday afternoons radio frequencies and actively detects the entire show from one application.
throughout the year. The club also & avoids interference by switching
boasts a rich culture and history of channels in real time. Coupled with The additional benefit for the facility
over 177 years, having been founded the AD610 that provides wireless personnel is the comprehensive
in 1842. ShowLink connection between all interface provided with the system that
linked transmitters and receivers, manages every aspect of performance,
Sitting on 133 ha of land in Kranji flawless connection is further including battery life, signal strength,
and with a magnificent five-story reinforced. ShowLink technology offers and RF interference.
Grandstand that accommodates up unprecedented remote control and
to 30,000 racegoers and boasting a monitoring for easy coordination of “If something happens to cause
seating capacity of about 13,000, the clean, usable frequencies. concern, such as low battery life, the
overall experience of spectators is user can quickly locate the precise
integral to the successful operations The Shure Wireless System allows bodypack or microphone that needs
of the club. The key requirement from interviews to be conducted in multiple recharging. The ability to monitor the
Singapore Turf Club was to have a areas. The system serves a 5 square battery and RF status gives continued
reliable system that would provide ease kilometre range of coverage at key confidence throughout the show’s run,”
of operations and flawless connection broadcasting points from the Turf continued Gerald Chew.
during a live broadcast. Bearing this in Track, Prize Ring, Grandstand,
mind, the operator decided to upgrade Horsewalk, Parade Ring areas, E&E also supplied the Shure wireless
their digital wireless microphone including the Weighing Room PSM900 in-ear monitoring system
systems late last year. and Champagne Room along the which helps interviewers receive
Horsewalk. information and instructions from the
Established systems integrator, broadcast room.
Electronics & Engineering Pte Ltd “The Singapore Turf Club wanted to
(E&E) was responsible for the supply invest in technology that has intelligent www.enepl.com.sg
and integration of the wireless capabilities to avoid interference and
microphone systems. The Shure Axient audio drop outs which they were facing
Digital wireless microphone system with their previous system.” said
was recommended as it features Gerald Chew, Business Unit Head,
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New Study from Shure Provides Deeper Look at the Future of Conferencing
“As we continuously of speech and side conversations.
try to learn more Overall, poor audio quality is a leading
about the needs of cause of meeting room problems
the industry, this based on the findings.
survey provides
great insight Impact on IT Resources
about how today’s When technical issues occur, it
companies are means IT staff, already stretched
looking to prepare in many businesses, is called upon
for tomorrow’s to respond quickly. The survey
business needs.” found that 68 percent of executives
GLOBAL: Shure, a global provider of The survey included feedback from elevate meeting room issues to IT at
audio conferencing equipment and IT and business professionals in a least weekly. Overall, 82 percent of
solutions, has launched a dedicated wide range of industries including business professionals surveyed have
portal to help businesses improve healthcare, banking, financial services, experienced a negative impact of poor
their conferencing capabilities. The manufacturing, retail, technology, audio quality, with lost time and
portal, Effortless.Shure.Com, explores transportation, energy, agriculture and productivity leading the list.
the considerations and advantages real estate.
of a robust audio conferencing Benefits of Flawless Audio
infrastructure in the age of virtual The findings paint a picture of the According to business professionals,
collaboration derived from a study importance of technology – especially the biggest factor in improving virtual
commissioned by Shure and in audio – in providing effective virtual meetings is providing flawless audio,
partnership with Illuminas, a leader in meetings: with a whopping 81 percent saying
technology industry market research. this is the main culprit. They believe
* 87 percent of IT and business that these improvements would lead to
The study involved 401 business professionals surveyed said that virtual better productivity (65 percent), less
professionals and IT decision-makers meetings were critical and/or very time spent in meetings (61 percent)
and provided some surprising numbers important and higher employee engagement (56
about the future of conferencing and percent).
included eye-opening insights in the * 86 percent confirm that virtual
following categories: meetings are growing in importance Driven by these findings from the study,
* Three out of four IT professionals the Effortless.Shure.Com portal aims to
- Benefits of Flawless Audio in said their businesses plan to allocate enable a more seamless transition into
Conferencing bigger budgets in the next year to the age of virtual meetings by providing
- Perception Gaps Between Executives better accommodate virtual meetings complimentary access to resources
and Staff on Conferencing Quality and tips for effective conference room
- Employee Frustrations with Virtual “Not having the right equipment can set-ups, white papers on building the
Meetings negatively impact several factors for best audio, and overviews of products.
- Impact on Workplace Productivity and businesses – workplace efficiency,
IT Resources cost savings and even morale,” said “Shure has a distinguished history as
- Future Technology Investment to Merrick. the trusted provider of audio equipment
Support Virtual Meetings and solutions for the world’s biggest
- Importance of Audio vs. Video Productivity stages which has hosted world leaders
Respondents said that technical and music legends in their time,” said
One of the most interesting findings is difficulties during virtual meetings Eric Ong, Director, Sales at Shure
that only 36 percent of the business caused several issues for the Southeast Asia. “Now, we are not only
professionals surveyed believe that workforce. The top problems listed bringing that quality to boardrooms and
their organizations currently have the include the need to re-schedule meeting rooms in Southeast Asia but
right technology to support virtual meetings, miscommunication resulting also sharing our knowledge and tips
meetings. Three out of five felt their in reworking projects and decreased on the portal so that users across the
employers had the basic technology in employee satisfaction. board can seamlessly and effortlessly
place but need to make improvements. set up, operate, and manage our
Employee Frustrations systems.”
“With the continued growth of global Even when virtual meetings are able to
business and remote employees, take place without “technical issues”, For more findings and analyses, visit
virtual meetings are more important the in-room sound technology can be Effortless.Shure.Com
than ever,” said Chris Merrick, Director, a factor. Among the top frustrations,
Marketing Global Systems at Shure. respondents listed background noise,
echoes, only hearing partial pieces
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AVIXA Forecasts Global Pro AV Industry Will Decline to $239 Billion in 2020
with Growth to Resume in 2021
The fastest-growing solution is security/
surveillance/life safety, with an 11.4
percent CAGR. Government and
military, education, and corporate are
three industries that will generate the
most demand for this solution area,
due in part to pandemic response.
City surveillance is also a significant
market for security cameras. Typically,
this requires significant storage and
server systems to support the camera
infrastructure.
Among product segments, streaming
media, storage, and distribution
(SMSD) is projected to be the single
largest component of pro AV revenues,
generating $68.5 billion in 2020. SMSD
includes all the generic and specialty
GLOBAL: The global pro AV industry timetables for recovery. For example, servers and storage used to manage
reached a peak of $259 billion in Asia-Pacific will weather 2020 better AV content in the back end. Even more
2019. Due to the global pandemic, than others, because it was the first to impressive than the size is the growth,
the industry is expected to decline to be impacted by COVID-19 and the first which at 9.6 percent, is one of the
$239 billion in 2020, according to the to re-open its economies.” highest of the categories.
new 2020 AV Industry Outlook and
Trends Analysis (IOTA) produced by APAC will have the strongest growth of The IOTA report is produced by AVIXA
AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated all regions, with a 7.4 percent CAGR in conjunction with Omdia (formerly
Experience Association. IOTA shows from 2020 through 2025 — compared IHS Markit), a global research firm
the industry recovering back its pre- to 4.7 percent for the Americas and with specialty across a number of
COVID levels in 2022 before growing 4.5 percent for EMEA. In 2025, APAC underlying supply chain markets,
to $315 billion in 2025. This represents pro AV revenue will amount to $126 many of which overlap with the
a 5.8% five-year compound annual billion, compared to $108 billion for the principal components of the pro-AV
growth rate (CAGR) and will drive Americas and $81 billion for EMEA. industry. This specialization provides
industry revenue $56 billion beyond its connections with manufacturers,
2019 level. The corporate market continues to distributors, integrators, and larger
be the single largest application area end-user firms that provide and
The 2020 IOTA explores the global for pro AV products and services, consume pro AV products and
trends within the pro-AV industry, capturing $52 billion in revenues solutions. This translates into sources
providing an overview of AVIXA’s globally in 2020. While a much smaller of data that are modelled in conjunction
current five-year forecasts of revenues revenue opportunity, at just $7.3 with key macroeconomic data to
for products and services along with billion, the energy and utility business generate the forecasts shown herein.
the predominant trends driving these will generate much higher growth,
forecasts. with revenue rising at a CAGR of To learn more about the 2020 AV
10.4% from 2020 through 2025 thanks Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis
“The COVID-19 pandemic has broadly to investments in smart grid and (IOTA), visit the link below. Regional
impacted the near and longer-term sustainable energy sources. IOTA reports for the Americas, Asia-
outlooks for economic growth and Pacific, and EMEA will be released in
business activity. Those who have Conferencing and collaboration July and August.
followed AVIXA’s previous forecasts solutions, which form the crux of
will note the new estimates represent meeting spaces in corporate or other www.avixa.org/IOTA
a significant downward revision,” markets, remain the largest solution
said Sean Wargo, Senior Director of area, generating $38 billion globally
Market Intelligence, AVIXA. “Regions in 2020. As employees return to
and industries are being impacted at work in a limited capacity, AVIXA
different degrees and are on different analysts anticipate even more need for
collaboration among on-premise and
remote workers.
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Lightware Reorganization in Asia Sees Lightware China Taking Up Bigger
Responsibility
of our new office, we are strengthening
our presence in the Asian market
which has strategical importance
for us. With Charles and his team on
board, we immediately provide the
right experience and knowledge for
our Chinese customers,” commented
Krisztian Taivainen Head of Global
Sales.
“Thanks to their dedication and
continuous efforts, Lightware’s devices
are steadily replacing our competitors’
equipment in many applications all
across China,” said Krisztian. He adds,
“Their recent project with Zhongwang
CHINA: As a result of Lightware’s of the local market. Lightware has Group, the world’s leading R&D
reorganization process in Asia, Charles stated that Charles experience and manufacturer is a great example of this
Wang and his team at Lightware resourcefulness, combined with his pioneering expansion, where more than
China are taking over to directly serve unique understanding of product 80 meeting rooms have been served by
partners and customers in mainland promotion and sales in the Chinese various Lightware devices.”
China and in Taiwan exclusively from market guarantees that any local AV
their new office in Beijing, and they project is in safe hands. “We are confident that Charles and his
can also be contacted for projects in team at Lightware China will not only
Macau and Hong Kong. He is supported by a great team of continue our on-going development
industry professionals, who together in the Chinese market but will also
Charles has been closely cooperating hold more than 25 years of combined thrive to ensure every partner and
with the recently closed Lightware experience within the field of AV project is served with the highest
Asia office in Hong Kong over the technology. level of professionalism and diligence
past years, allowing him to gain associated with the Lightware brand,”
comprehensive knowledge of Lightware “We are proud to welcome Charles said Krisztian.
products, and also to establish Wang and the whole Lightware China
great relationships with key partners Team in our family! With the opening Lightware China can be contacted via
support.china@lightware.com
Exertis ProAV Australia Appointed to Distribute Joan Meeting Room Booking
System
ProAV and Stampede, to serve as its President & CEO Kevin Kelly, “Joan
distribution partner in Australia and is so much more than a device. It is
New Zealand. a complete scheduling and meeting
management solution that helps to
“The appointment of Exertis ProAV create efficient meetings and facilitates
Australia to represent Joan in focused work. “We are excited to bring
Australia and New Zealand signals Joan to our resellers and their end-user
the expansion of a very successful customers throughout Australia and
relationship that began two years ago New Zealand. Joan is without a doubt
in North America,” Rok Zalar, CEO of the most advanced, energy efficient
AUSTRALIA: Strengthening its existing Visionect, the developer of Joan, said meeting room scheduler available
North American distribution agreement today. on the market today. Our in-region
with Stampede, Joan, the simplest,most customers have been looking for an
energy-efficient and completely “The combined power and reach of environmentally friendly, easy-to-install
cable-free solution that helps to Stampede and Exertis ProAV Australia wireless solution and Joan is precisely
reserve and manage meeting rooms, will help us to bring the benefits of that.”
has announced the appointment of Joan to an entirely new audience of
Exertis ProAV Australia, part of Exertis consumer and commercial customers.” www.exertisaustralia.com
According to Exertis ProAV Australia getjoan.com
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AVkraft and QSC Help Spread the Message at Sacred Heart Forane Church
INDIA: The migration of St. Thomas zones, two as FOH and three on the appreciated and a couple of months
Christians from the old Syro-Malabar left and three on the right, with a after the installation work, AVkraft
Diocese in Central Kerala is a unique speaker dedicated to each zone. Each has now been asked to design and
event in the history of the Catholic of the 8 zones has a QSC CP12 and supply a PA system for St Joseph’s
church in India. While in other places QSC K12.2 active speakers promising church Pullorampara. “It's an open
the church grew by conversion, here superior experience. “QSC CP12 and testimony of the work we have carried
it was by migration. Sacred Heart QSC K12.2 were the clear choices out for the Sacred Heart Forane Church
Forane Church is a Syro-Malabar because they deliver remarkable audio installation,” comments Mr George.
Roman Catholic church situated in performance, providing outstanding
Thiruvambady, Thamarassery - south- fidelity and high-energy output for Concluding the new experience Father
west India. The migration started in worshippers,” said Mathew. Jose Oliakkatil says, “Our new sound
the year 1942 and the church was system is fantastic. Every word is heard
established in the year 1944. Its Gothic In addition to the QSC K12.2 and QSC clearly, even from the very edge by the
style architecture caters to around 750 CP12, one QSC CP8 is angled inwards west door as well!”
people on average per mass time. After and used as an onstage monitor for the
more than six decades, the church Priests at the altar. The audio system Avkraft has been designing and
was recently subjected to an altar also included the Church’s re-purposed building audiovisual system for
renovation to offer a better experience Yamaha MG24XU digital mixer along auditorium, schools, mosques,
for the congregation. with AKGD5s, and Sennheiser E845 churches and many other related
microphones. business all around north Kerala.
Part of the works saw the installation
of a new audio system. Parish priest, The enhanced experience achieved by https://www.facebook.com/AVkraft/
Father Jose Oliakkatil approached the audio solution implemented at the
AVkraft with a project brief that Sacred Heart Forane Church was well
specified the need for a solution
that would complement sermons to
be heard throughout the sanctuary.
He was especially looking for a
solution that is able to deliver clear,
understandable speech no matter
where worshippers chose to sit.
The biggest challenge for AVkraft was
overcoming the problems posed by the
two lines of pillars which are a huge
obstruction in achieving seamless
coverage. To provide consistent
coverage to all in the congregation,
Mathew George,Technical Consultant
of AVkraft designed the solution and
divided the chapel into eight specific AVKraft team members with the priests, including Father Jose Oliakkatil (fourth from left)
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Kramer Schoolroom Solutions Offer Engaging, Future-proof and IT-Friendly AV
Package
lessons. Kramer’s systems support
automated scaling and switching of
content from BYOD devices to ensure
picture quality matches the display
technology resolution. In addition, the
systems support live streaming to all
major video platforms and carry video
signals up to 4K.
For IT departments that require more
off-site management, the solutions
promote remote servicing and reduce
the amount of unnecessary service
calls. Its user-proof automation and
Kramer Electronics, has released with new technologies and products at networked capabilities provide a full
its Kramer Schoolroom Solutions a cost-effective price. overview of the campus site system
campaign to help education facilities and supports a “grow-as-you-go”
easily specify technology which injects As concerns grow over equipment technology vision, with backward
flexibility, handsfree connectivity hygiene, Kramer Schoolroom Solutions compatibility with existing systems.
and secure networks into multiple provide a conveniently quick and
classroom environments. secure way to encourage BYOD Providing a range of solutions to
connectivity and automated hands- cater for different environments, each
Designed for K-12 school free classrooms. These latest tools solution comes with professional quality
administrators, IT managers and also support hybrid learning, actively audio. Kramer also offers complete
integrators worldwide to easily navigate promoting class participation, reducing security coverage across its products
between solutions offering various teacher set-up time and offering a and solutions for added reassurance,
learning needs, Kramer Schoolroom variety of connectivity options. complying with ISO 27001 certification.
Solutions are engineered to adapt to
rapid change across classroom styles The accurate reproduction of teaching www.kramerAV.com
materials is crucial to supporting
Matrox Expands HDCP Support to Further Simplify Video Wall Designs
HDCP is a security feature designed to
protect digital entertainment content by
transmitting HDCP-encrypted signals
between authorized transmitters and
receivers. Matrox-based video wall
controllers ensure reliable, secure,
and uninterrupted signal delivery
between multiple sources—including
set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc and media
players, video game consoles, and
more—and multiple displays. Video
wall designers are also now equipped
to meet any multi-channel requirement
Matrox has released enhanced High- capture and display multiple 4K HDCP by combining multiple Mura IPX and
bandwidth Digital Content Protection sources across multi-4K video walls. D-Series cards with QuadHead2Go
(HDCP) support to simplify the HDCP-compliant platforms offer unique multi-monitor controllers to support a
integration of copy-protected sources deployment opportunities to showcase myriad of 4K HDCP sources across an
in video wall designs. Available via premium, high-value AV content for a ultra-large video wall of up to 64 Full
the Matrox Mura 3.04 driver, this new wide range of display wall applications HD screens.
development enables OEMs and in control rooms, government facilities,
system integrators to pair Matrox Mura digital signage environments, The Matrox Mura 3.04 driver is
IPX capture cards and Matrox D-Series broadcast studios, and more. available now.
multi-display boards to seamlessly
www.matrox.com/graphics
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Datapath Ensures Users Take Command with Latest WallControl 10 Features
To further differentiate sources and
their boundaries on the video wall,
users can now overlay coloured
borders onto content (for Vision and
SQX card sources) and add frames
around any displayed window.
With the latest version, WallControl 10
Pro now includes support for creating
banners for display on the video wall.
Users specify the banner text, either
by entering manually or by specifying
an RSS feed, text scrolling direction (or
Datapath has released the latest sources at a glance by adding text setting as static) and the background
version of their WallControl 10 video labels to their source windows. This is colour for the banner. Transparency
management software. WallControl 10 especially useful in control room and backgrounds are also supported.
v1.12 includes a number of user-driven security environment where sources
enhancements to improve source may appear similar at first glance (such The latest release of WallControl
identification, simplify the management as CCTV camera feeds or cropped 10 (v1.12) is available now. For a
and re-use of assets, and provide sections of an application). The OSD personal demonstration, or for more
increased control of available sources. feature also allows users to include details, please contact your Datapath
dynamic variables in their labels such representative.
The latest developments provide a as source name, time/date, frame rate
new On-Screen Display (OSD) feature, and resolution. www.datapath.co.uk
which allows users to identify displayed
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Renkus-Heinz’ New Iconyx Compact Series Brings Powerful Flexibility to
Integrators
Renkus-Heinz is worship, corporate, transportation, range, high sensitivity, treated paper
thrilled to introduce education, and government markets. cone drivers. With an amplifier and DSP
its newest solution channel for each driver, the flexibility
for positioning sound Further, the ICC12/3 offerings are of Iconyx is now available in a package
precisely where you shipping immediately out of Renkus- nearly 40 percent smaller than the
want it – the Iconyx Heinz California headquarters. classic Iconyx.
Compact Series
12/3-RN single array The Iconyx Compact Series brings Still, the ICC12/3 offers the impressive
module. performance and directivity to spaces performance synonymous with
where even the classic Iconyx arrays Renkus-Heinz: full RHAON II beam-
The Iconyx Compact might be too large. The very narrow steering with the latest U.R.G.O beam
Series brings the cabinet disappears into nearly any algorithms, a movable acoustic center,
ultimate flexibility venue, while the exceptional vertical multiple beam opening angles and
of the Iconyx to a directivity can help penetrate even the high-pass filtering of individual beams.
smaller footprint most challenging acoustics, making All with the fidelity and musicality
array, filling a need the exceptional performance of beam- expected of a Renkus-Heinz product.
for integrators steered line arrays available to even
seeking integration the most architecturally sensitive The included wall-mount bracket makes
options in the spaces. mounting easy and is nearly invisible
“medium-sized” behind the arrays. Standard RN units
installations common An all-new, twelve-channel digital have analog and AES inputs.
in the house of amplifier powers twelve, 3"/ 7 7 mm full-
www.renkus-heinz.com
LEA Professional Now Shipping Powerful IoT-Enabled Amplifier Solution For
Small-Scale Installs
professional amplifiers to in crossovers, PEQ, limiters, and load
provide system designers monitoring. The models also feature
and integrators simple LEA Professional’s proprietary Smart
and cost-effective Power Bridge, universal switch mode
solutions for professional- power supply, and direct LoZ and HiZ
grade, small-scale selectable per channel in a-one-rack-
system installations. unit chassis.
The new models consist
of the Connect Series The new Connect Series models are
CS84, CS88, CS164, compatible with the LEA Professional
and CS168 in both Web UI and via the cloud platform
Network and Dante. All for control and monitoring. The cloud
eight of the Connect platform utilizes a built in Amazon Web
Comprehensively delivering on Series low-power models are built with Servies (AWS) IoT core, which allows
the promise of IoT-connected fully-routable analog input/outputs, integrators to control and monitor
high-performance amplifiers, LEA as well as three network connection critical operational datapoints that
Professional has announced that global options: using the built-in WiFi Access are integral to maintaining system
shipments of its 160-Watt and 80-Watt Point, connect to an existing WiFi health securely and remotely. The
Connect Series amplifiers had begun network, or using a Local Area Network capability delivers greater visibility
and that systems integrators around Ethernet connection. Once connected and response time which enhances
the world will now have shortened to a network, integrators have preventative maintenance, simplifies
delivery times for the industry’s most access to LEA’s new cloud platform, troubleshooting, and cuts down or
anticipated audio product in several leaprofessional.cloud for remote control even eliminates on-site maintenance
years. and monitoring. requirements. All of this together
provides a unique opportunity for
LEA Professional, the startup turned Designed and engineered to optimize new recurring revenue streams for
industry player in amplifier and systems configuration capabilities and control integrators to add to their service
design, is now shipping the eight, for integrators, the Connect Series contracts.
low-power models of IoT-enabled, amplifiers also feature DSP with built
leaprofessional.com
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LG’S LED Signage Featuring Non-Contact Connectors Delivers Better Images,
Easier Installation
solution around a single LED cabinet LG LSAA with the same AI-powered
hub (600W x 337.5H x 44.9D mm) to Image Processor found in LG’s popular
provide power and signal to the entire high-end TVs delivers vibrant images2
signage without additional cabling via its self-emissive display technology
between cabinets to save time, hassle and narrow 1.2mm distance between
and costs while delivering up to 4K pixels, with gaps to narrow even further
UHD resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. to less than 1mm in the second half of
The ability to smoothly send and the year. To ensure better efficiency,
receive signals wirelessly is due to the product employs the common
LG’s non-contact connector technology cathode method where the cathodes of
with power being sent to each display the LEDs are common and connected
via pin connectors located on the to a single pin to prevent unnecessary
LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its edges of the LED cabinet hub. power consumption, delivering only
most advanced digital signage solution the required voltage to each sub-pixel.
yet, the innovative LG LED Signage What’s more, the LED cabinet
(model LSAA), the latest in display allows installers to connect multiple 1
Compared to LG's LAS-F Series, cabling number
technology and design. The LSAA displays to achieve the desired size. is reduced by one-eighth based on UHD 16:9
offers even better image quality and With straightforward installation and screen. Cabling may vary depending on the actual
easier installation1 than its popular expandability, the LSAA can be installation environment.
predecessors which propelled LG set up or reconfigured onsite in a
into one of the leading digital signage fraction of the time it takes other LED 2
AI image processing may result in differences in
solution providers in the industry. displays. Wall-mounts and frame- picture quality.
type accessories offer a number of
The LSAA features a block-assembly installation options to meet the diverse www.LG.com/b2b
design that makes constructing large requirements of different site conditions
displays a cinch. LG designed its and customers’ needs.
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Shure Now Provides a Complete Conferencing Audio System for Every Type of
Collaboration Space
As video conferencing becomes even Microphones, Table Array Streamlined Configuration and
more important in today’s world, Shure Microphones, and Linear Array Deployment: With a Shure ecosystem,
has announced a new selection of Microphones more rooms can be deployed in less
products to provide systems integrators • Loudspeaker: Networked Ceiling time, using Shure Designer software
and AV professionals with a complete Loudspeaker as “one pane of glass” for system-wide
conferencing audio ecosystem. • DSP: Audio Conferencing Processor integration. AV techs have visibility to
and Audio Processing Software everything on network with SystemOn
The expanded range of Microflex • Software: System Configuration for easy monitoring/troubleshooting.
Advance products -- with Software and Remote Management
complementary software for design, Software Pre-Packaged “Soft Bundle” Solutions:
management, and control -- offers • Accessories: Network Mute Button Shure offers availability of product
expanded possibilities for systems and Audio Network Interfaces bundles for specific room size
integrators to deploy Shure’s requirements so rooms are more
premium audio capabilities into more The Shure audio conference ecosystem consistent-sounding from room to room,
types of meeting and collaboration is flexible across audio system providing a turnkey audio solution.
environments than ever before. These architectures in all room types and
products are all natively designed to ensures end users will experience Easier Maintenance: One manufacturer
work seamlessly with each other, and a high-quality, more unifying AV provides a single point of contact
provide the market with a fast and conference experience across an for sales, service, support, training,
efficient means to deploy premium enterprise -- regardless of location. updates and more. Less gear overall
audio, with IntelliMix audio signal (no amplifiers for loudspeakers,
processing in either device-based or As the market is looking at increasing outboard DSP, etc.) and a lower
software formats. adoption of AV technologies geared learning curve for intuitive audio system
around simple deployment, intuitive operation are additional advantages for
With the introduction of the Microflex operation, and seamless compatibility AV techs.
MXN5-C Networked Loudspeaker, with leading collaboration platforms,
along with products like the new Shure is offering a complete solution Shure has developed an ecosystem
MXA710, MXA310, MXA910, Networked in one place. Ecosystem advantages landing page to provide an evolving
Mute Button, Designer, SystemOn, include: set of resources, including informative
P300, and IntelliMix Room, Shure can blogs, product overview videos and
now provide the complete audio signal Collaboration Platform Ready: product bundle examples.
chain, from input to output. Shure works with leading third-party
software and hardware conferencing www.shure.com/ecosystem
Shure’s conferencing audio ecosystem platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft
comprises: Teams, Cisco, and others to secure
• Microphones: Ceiling Array certifications and ensure compatibility.
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