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Today's Top Stories #1 Scientists push a record 57Gbps through fiber   By Jon Fingas, Engadget   Need proof that the limits of fiber optic technology have been shattered? You just got it. University of Illinois researchers report that they've set a record for fiber data transmission, delivering 57Gbps of error-free data. And importantly, they sent the data at room temperature. More» Why This Matters: And it was still 50Gbps hot, and it went 7400 miles. Here's more detail and here's the research paper with pictures of the multi-generation trio that did the deed. –Cynthia Wisehart #2 Earn 1CTS RU: Webcast Tues April 7: Digital RF and IP convergence: The basics of convergent design   Via SVConline   Participants attending this course will: - Determine when a RF, IP or a hybrid RF IPTV system is best suited for a project and know the pros and cons for each solution. - Understand how MPEG2 and MPEG 4 streams are processed and delivered. - Recognize the challenges in delivering HDTV content over IP and work closely with the IT Department to set up and maintain the system properly. -Earn 1 CTS RU (upon completion of a short InfoComm-required quiz) More» Why This Matters: Please join us, for this discussion of the convergence of RF and IP. -Cynthia Wisehart #3 New speech-enhancing software ensures loudspeaker announcements are always understandable   By Andrew Liszewski, Gizmodo   The new ADAPT DRC software, created by the Project Group Hearing, Speech and Audio Technology at the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT, uses microphones strategically placed around a venue to constantly monitor the ambient noise. When the din gets especially loud, the system doesn't just boost the volume of loudspeaker announcements because while that can make announcements easier to hear over the noise, it doesn't necessarily make them easier to understand. More» Why This Matters: What is this? If anything? It's described as doing real-time analysis of ambient noise and adjusting speakers accordingly, and all you need to buy is a few microphones. –Cynthia Wisehart 4. Pogue on the future of IMAX (David Pogue, Yahoo Tech) 5. Inventor of Blackberry instant messenger joins Christie (via The Wire@SVConline) 6. iPad Pro 9.7 vs. iPad Pro 12.9—what's the difference (Gordon Kelly, Forbes) 7. The toughest iPhone cable on earth vs. chainsaw (Oliver Cragg, IBT via Yahoo Tech) 8. Ride along: my favorite roller coaster has been turned into a virtual reality ride (Katie Collins, CNET) 9. GoTenna review: Text and share your location anywhere, without signal (Eric Mack, Gizmag) 10. From the Wire@SVConline: SoundTube outdoor line array now available For more, see the WHY THIS MATTERS archive. Thanks, Cynthia For daily AV industry headlines see #SVCWIRE archive AV Jobs beyerdynamic Inc. - Technical Sales Manager for the Systems Integration and Commercial Audio industry (United States) » Find Us Online Facebook Twitter LinkedIn RebelMouse Was this copy of Pro AV Today forwarded to you? Start your own subscription by clicking here. Pro AV Today Editorial Team SOUND & VIDEO CONTRACTOR CYNTHIA WISEHART, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 x526 | Send Email DIGITAL SIGNAGE DAVID KEENE, Executive Editor Phone: (512) 480-9473 | Send Email RENTAL AND STAGING SYSTEMS DAVID KEENE, Executive Editor Phone: (512) 480-9473 | Send Email

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