ProAV Today
Projector failures plague The Odyssey’s IMAX 70mm release
Technical problems are exacerbated by the extremely limited number of IMAX 70mm-capable theaters
ProAV Today
FCC aims to ban sale of disguised DJI products
Last week saw the FCC submit a proposal fining companies $25,000 if they were found to be in violation of, or evading inquiries on, if they are marketing products that appear on the U.S. ‘Covered List.” This list includes...
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Stranded guests rescued off of Universal Orlando ride
A large power outage led to 70 passengers being escorted off the Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
ProAV Today
Bang & Olufsen launches new luxury soundbar
The Beosound Premiere features 10 custom-engineered drivers, including an upfiring driver at the center
ProAV Today
Panasonic partners with Illumibot for fleet of projection-enabled Cybertrucks
MEVIX laser projection technology and Illumibot’s AI platform aims to expand the accessibility of projection mapping, regardless of event size or technical expertise
ProAV Today
Only 25 theaters in the U.S. can show ‘The Odyssey’ as Christopher Nolan intended
IMAX 70mm film may be the "best" way to watch the film, but capable theaters are scarce
Need to Know
Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories July 13-July 17
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Report: Smart TV makers increasingly lean on ad revenue to keep hardware prices low
A new report from Omdia has highlighted the rising manufacturing costs of the current smart TV market and its relatively unchanged price. The report specifically looks at data from the first quarter of 2026, in which TV sales experienced...
ProAV Today
China’s $9 billion OLED plant begins production
The plant is on schedule to produce 10 million panels this year
ProAV Today
Wireless immersive audio now possible through the Google Home Speaker
Pairing of up to two speakers via W-Fi means immersive TV audio
Featured
SVC Event
SVC announces Best of InfoComm 2026
Judged on the show floor from among submitted products
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask The Questions: Ross Video On Creating High-Quality Broadcast AV
AV Technology’s Cindy Davis and Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart asked their respective audiences to share some questions about the real value of creating high-quality broadcast AV in non-traditional broadcast environments. During a candid discussion, they put the...
SVC Event
Best of Show at NAB 2026
Sony PXW-Z300 Camcorder with Video Content Authenticity Technology The Sony PXW‑Z300 handheld XDCAM 4K is announced by Sony as the world’s first camcorder to support real-time, standards-based content authenticity by adding unique digital signatures to MP4 video footage. It’s...
Industry
On the Circuit: MAXHUB US Headquarters
Grand opening is a message of commitment to North America--and to AI
The Wire
tvONE CALICO PRO Anchors City National Bank’s New Financial Center Headquarters
Coral Gables, Florida, USA – When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off this summer, employees at City National Bank’s new Financial Center headquarters found themselves gathering in the...
The Wire
Riedel Implements RefCam and Easy5G for the First Time at an International Soccer Match
Another milestone following its successful Bundesliga debut in 2024: RefCam impresses in international competition WUPPERTAL, Germany — July 23, 2026 — Riedel’s RefCam® Live was used for the first...
The Wire
Central Assembly of God Elevates Worship Sound with d&b audiotechnik Soundscape with En-Scene
"Soundscape brings clarity and consistency, and I can't think of anything better in a house of worship's performance environment."
Audio
L-Acoustics L1 and CS1 Debut in the Americas on Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour
L1 pilot partner Clair Global deploys L1, L1D, CS1, and Source Intelligence™ in the first L1 stadium tour in the Americas
The Wire
Severtson Promotes Popular 4K 3/8-Inch Thin Bezel & SAT-4K/TAT-4K Projection Screens at CEDIA Expo 2026
The Made in the USA, Next Generation Enhanced SAT-4K & TAT-4K Offer a Finer Weave and Brighter White Material for Increased Visual Performance While Not Impairing the Screens’ Original...
The Wire
IBC2026: Interra Systems Brings Trusted Media Intelligence and Responsible AI to QC and Monitoring Workflows
Interra Systems IBC2026 Exhibitor Preview RAI Amsterdam, Sept. 11-14, 2026 Booth: 7.C11 At IBC2026, Interra Systems will present this year’s focus: operational AI at scale for QC, monitoring, and...
The Wire
Calrec Craft Interview with Sound Engineer Angela Gomez
Angela Gomez brings over 14 years of experience in broadcast communications and audio engineering, specialising in live outside broadcasts, live sports and large-scale live events. She contributes to the...
The Wire
First Annual RIPA International Festival of Sound Announced
Medieval Hill Town in Italy to Host Premier Music Recording and Technology Gathering
The Wire
Legrand | AV Expands Cloud Management Reach for Networking Solutions with Utelogy Integration
Luxul Professional AV Networking Switches Now Supported, Giving AV Integrators the Freedom to Manage their Full Infrastructure from the Platform of their Choice
Podcasts
SVC Podcasts
The SVC Interview: Daniel Reed, Senior Product Manager, Biamp
Talking shop about how Parle Voice LIft serves presenters, participants, and integrators
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...
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
Industry
AI Agents and AVoIP: SDVoE Alliance Positions AV-over-IP Platform for AI-Assisted Workflows
DVIGear's DisplayNet Connect for AI Agents Demonstrates How AI Assistants Can Design, Deploy, and Diagnose SDVoE Systems Through Natural Language
Industry
Cheats & Workarounds
Sometimes conditions are not good, time is short, or trouble arises unexpectedly. Sometimes you can find a temporary (or permanent) solution that might be pushing the edge of standard...
Industry
May Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
Meyer Sound introduces TIGRA line array and 1800-LFC subwoofer Meyer Sound is expanding its next generation of self-powered professional loudspeakers with the introduction of the TIGRA line array loudspeaker...
Industry
Magnetic Induction
Header photo: Store Norsk Leksikon A client of mine was complaining about hum in their audio mixer. This was a system that I had built and knew well. I...
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