| Top AV News Today - 08.22.13 | | GEAR OF THE DAY | | Gefen's 32x32 HDFST (High Definition Fast Switching Technology) Modular Matrix for HDMI with HDCP is the company's newest modular matrix card frame. This new system supports up to 32 high definition sources and 32 displays using HDMI. Each source can be integrated and cross-point routed in any configuration. The modular approach offers HDMI extension over CAT-5 cable using Gefen ELR (Extra Long Range) technology based on HDBaseT for added flexibility. More » | | | INSTALL OF THE DAY | | The new home to Towson University's basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics programs, as well as a series of special events, the Tiger Arena opened this spring just in time for graduation. With a capacity of 5,200, the facility is situated across the street from the Johnny Unitas Stadium, which houses the university's football, lacrosse, field hockey, and track teams. AVI -SPL's office in Columbia, MD worked in conjunction with Baltimore's Nelson White Systems to oversee the installation of the audiovisual systems throughout the facility. AVI -SPL handled the integration of the arena audio system, as well as the video production and broadcast cable systems, while Nelson White was charged with installing the distributed audio systems and AV infrastructure for the facility's V.I.P. suites, pressrooms, multipurpose rooms, and locker rooms. More » | | | DEAL OF THE DAY | | Get a free Standard Zoom Lens RS-IL01ST (a $799 value) per purchase of a new Canon REALiS WUX4000, WUX5000, WUX6000 or SX6000 Projector. The purchase must be made between July 1, 2013 and August 31, 2013. Only purchases by end-user customers from authorized Canon U.S.A., Inc. REALiS Pro AV Series Projector Dealers, and Dealers or Resellers of its authorized Canon U.S.A are eligible. More » | | | INSIGHT OF THE DAY | | Top Gen Y executives, aged 34 and under, are not only familiar with business-grade video, they are demanding it at their companies. 87% of respondents in a new survey said that they would rather work for a company that prioritizes video tools like videoconferencing. More » | | | JOB OF THE DAY | | | | TWEET OF THE DAY | | | |  | | | |
