ProAV Today
Six Flags sells six of its U.S. parks
The previously announced $331 million sale of six properties has been completed
The Wire
Michael Phipps promoted to president and chief executive officer of Christie
Christie parent company, Ushio Inc., today announced the promotion of Michael Phipps to president and chief executive officer of Christie Digital Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Effective April 1, Phipps becomes president and CEO, succeeding Takabumi Asahi, who held...
Need to Know
Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories April 6-April 10
ProAV Today
WATCH: How Disney imagineers brought Olaf to life
Walt Disney Imagineers explain how they overcame obstacles to bring the self-exploring robot to Disney parks
ProAV Today
Researchers turn any surface into a touch screen
Fingertip blanching is the key to controlling a projected touch panel
ProAV Today
WATCH: Teardown of never-released rollable OLED phone prototype
The phone, which was showcased at CES, never saw a proper release
ProAV Today
Report: Home entertainment grows to nearly 8x the size of the cinema market
Spending across home entertainment formats in the US hits $62 billion
Industry
Audio Mixer Basics Part 1
Audio mixers are a big topic, spanning everything from passive combiners to huge recording and live music consoles. Not to mention virtualized mixers in DSP. If you’re combining two audio signals together, you’re mixing. The topic is so large...
ProAV Today
WATCH: CEO Tim Cook showcases rare prototypes spanning Apple’s 50-year history
Some prototype models were even unknown to Cook
ProAV Today
Google Cast finally comes to Samsung TVs
2026 models will launch with Google Cast; older models receiving support via update
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Awards
Final day to enter: SVC Best of Show NAB 2026 awards now open for entries
The awards are a fantastic opportunity for companies to stand out at one of the industry's most attended shows
ProAV Today
WATCH: MacBook Neo teardown
Apple's most affordable MacBook features perks for repair advocates
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask the Questions: About Networked AV Pain Points
Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart and AV Technology’s Cindy Davis asked their respective audiences to share questions about their networked AV pain points. During a candid discussion, they put the challenge to NETGEAR’s Alex Pendleton. Check out the...
Awards
IBC 2025 Best of Show nominations open
Awards recognise the very best AV, broadcast and broadcast-AV convergence products and solutions showcased at IBC 2025, and are supported by SVC and its Future B2B sister publications
The Wire
LiveU Announces Expanded Collaboration with Sony at NAB Show, Adding Direct File Workflow Integration
New Sony RXS Connection License enables direct transfer of native files of Sony’s cameras through the LiveU EcoSystem – streamlining IP-based newsgathering and live broadcast workflows, while giving customers...
The Wire
Crossway Church Enhances Worship Services via d&b audiotechnik Soundscape with En-Scene
"Soundscape makes my life easier, pushing me to grow creatively and excel at what I do."
The Wire
SoundTube Welcomes Jason Pavao as Sales Engineer
SoundTube has appointed Jason Pavao as sales engineer, expanding its field presence and technical sales support for integrators, consultants, and partners. Pavao brings extensive experience in AV systems integration,...
Case Studies
Phil Wickham Finds DiGiCo Wherever He Goes
Award-winning Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter-rocker has a pair of Quantum338 Pulse consoles with him on the road this year for his Songs of the Saints US spring and fall tour...
The Wire
A.C. Americas Appoints Rob Deslauriers as National Sales Manager (Canada) – Audio, Video, Lighting
“Rob’s depth of experience and long-standing relationships within the Canadian AVL and live production markets make him a strong addition to our leadership team,” said Gary Aird. “His market...
The Wire
OpenDrives Unveils Edge, a Hybrid Cloud-Edge Performance Accelerator for Distributed Video & Rich Media Workflows at NAB Show 2026
New product solidifies company’s transition from data storage to data services, connecting on-premises-based edge locations to the cloud—without cloud egress fees and associated performance lag April 12, 2026 –...
The Wire
Polaris® Expands Compression Connector Portfolio
Now Available, the Line Offers New Wire Sizes for Both Copper and Aluminum Long Barrel Compression Lugs HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., April 13, 2026 – Polaris®, the trusted name in...
Infrastructure
Point Source Audio Unveils EM-i5 Frameless Headset at NAB
Point Source Audio introduces the EM-i5, a frameless headset architecture that reimagines traditional two-way communication headsets through a universal-fit design that frees users from rigid headframes. The modular concept...
New Products
PXL Media enhances production capabilities with Martin Audio WPC expansion
PXL Media’s dedicated audio division has supplemented its touring capability by combining its extensive Martin Audio WPL inventory with a new WPC line array system, creating a powerful dual-platform...
Podcasts
On The Circuit
The SVC Interview: Modern Upselling
We talk with Cynthia Menna of ADI Global about the power of upselling
Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil Audio (Podcast 266)
The sophisticated Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system at work
Blog
PODCAST 243-2: Grace Polaris Church Gets Video Streaming Just in Time for Pandemic Pt 2
Church continues online services with all new AV gear in InteRise project
Blog
PODCAST 243-1: Grace Polaris Church Gets Video Streaming Just in Time for Pandemic Pt 1
Complete AV renovation by InteRise allows church to continue services online
Industry
Workforce Investment Trends
Research in 2025 conducted by Diversified shows the vast majority of workers use their own tech, creating compliance and cybersecurity risks. According to this research, companies are underinvesting in...
Industry
Audio Mixer Basics Part 2
The earliest digital audio mixers of the 1980s were very big, very expensive, and truly cutting-edge. One might debate whether the A/D and D/A conversion and internal processing were...
Industry
March Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
Christie launches new affordable 4K laser projectors Christie has launched the Korus Series, a new range of 1DLP laser projectors that offer 4K UHD+ resolution and value in a...
Industry
Innovative Product Awards
The 15th annual reader-voted Innovative Product Awards acknowledge both electronic and mechanical innovations and celebrate the designers and engineers behind each of these products. Congratulations to all.
Industry
Sync, Genlock and Timing
Some years ago, I got into a “disagreement” with a media archivist about whether a system for capturing video from tape needed genlock. The archivist had worked at a...
Industry
February Pro AV Today Most Read Stories
Trison acquires Pioneer Group As of December 1st, Trison has completed the acquisition of Pioneer Group, a multi-service provider of AV solutions and network infrastructure. Trison says that this...
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