AV Technology's Top Stories for End-Users 07.30.13

Top AV News Today - 07.30.13 GEAR OF THE DAY The new GefenTV High Resolution USB to Audio Decoder has a tiny footprint—ideal for in-room applications. It sits between the USB port of the computer or laptop and a two-channel amplifier and speakers. Audio is output as digital (optical), analog (L/R) or via the headphone jack. More » INSIGHT OF THE DAY For organizations with ample budget and only occasional need for webcasting, enlisting the help of an established service provider can simplify the process. Undoubtedly, webcast services have been around for a long time. Companies like ON24, Thomson Reuters, InterCall, TalkPoint, InExpo, iStreamPlanet, and OnStream Media have been helping organizations produce and distribute online events for years. Most have built their business following the same template: Assemble technology in-house, then provide technical staff to provision online events using these webcast platforms. But marketplace evolution—both in terms of technology and business models—is changing the scope of services that vendors can offer prospective customers. This translates into more options than ever before for all types of organizations. Here are some key issues to keep in mind as you consider whether webcast services can play a role in your company's online video strategy.   More » NewBay Offers Back Issues for .99 cents in July Don't miss this opportunity to pick up some of the back issues you may have missed. All back issue iPad downloads are just .99 each during the month of July. More Info » INSTALL OF THE DAY The Varsity Theatre in Minneapolis, MN, has installed a Electro-Voice XLD system in order to handle all types of events with minimal turnaround time and no outside sound system rentals necessary. Celebrating a nearly 100-year history as a venue for live entertainment, the Varsity Theater is a Minneapolis landmark. Originally built for vaudeville in 1915, the theater featured a compact auditorium that inspired its nickname.   More » DEAL OF THE DAY Trident Case, a California-based manufacturer of mobile device cases, has introduced a partnership with Arkon, maker of a variety of need-specific device mounts, to provide more than 25 mounts that can be configured with Trident's Kraken A.M.S. The Trident-compatible Arkon mounts are designed to provide optimal mobile device viewing and placement in any setting. The mounts range from temporary to permanent, with a solution available for most surface types & budgets. More » JOB OF THE DAY Web-Based Instructional Specialist, University of Wisconsin System, UW-Stout (Menomonie, WI) TWEET OF THE DAY @avtechnologymag Win a smart car! "Schools Invited to Compete for Smallest HD Mobile Production Vehicle" More »

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