Author: AV News

‘Shaping the future of the audio world and creating unique sound experiences for customers’: this is what Sennheiser has stood for since more than 75 years. After 50 years, the audio specialist will now once again be concentrating fully on the professional business. With its three business units, Pro Audio, Business Communication and Neumann.Berlin, the Sennheiser Group aims to achieve sustainable growth and further expand its strong global position as a provider of professional audio solutions. The Consumer Electronics business that was previously part of the Sennheiser Group has been fully transferred to Sonova Holding AG – one of the…

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Milan’s historic district of Brera is an epicentre of cultural energy, and recently became the location for the seventh restaurant opened in the city by culinary fusion specialists Bomaki. The venue offers an intriguing combination of Japanese and Brazilian cuisine in a vibrant setting bursting with innovation and creativity. The food, art and music of South American culture are wrapped up in the vision of Partner and Executive Chef Jeric Batista in a sensory space redolent of the bars and restaurants of Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo. Brazil is without doubt one of the countries where Japanese food has…

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Digital signage solution provider ADXBA and bespoke architectural signage company Astra Signs have announced details of a merger that will see them become one of the leading full-service providers of both traditional and digital signage solutions in the country. The companies will ultimately operate under one brand, whilst maintaining their existing identities and premises for the foreseeable future. The merger brings together two renowned Manchester-based firms to forge a Northern Powerhouse with a truly national presence. Astra Signs has a distinguished track-record in bespoke architectural and traditional signage, supplying signage across the UK and Europe for clients such as Arnold…

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Dave Gledhill former owner of Orion AV recently joined integration efficiency specialists Jetbuillt, and so Bryan Denyer, Editor of AV News. caught up with Dave to see how he was getting on and to find out more about Jetbuilt. BD: It’s great to speak to you Dave and so can you tell us a little bit more about your background, as not all our readers will know you. DG: Hi Bryan, great to speak to you as well. I have been in the AV/IT Industry for over 40 years. I originally started working for Motorola back in the 80’s ,…

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Barcelona! The flights and ferry tickets, for those taking the gear overland, are booked, the catering for the AV News Awards is ordered and the hotels are reserved. After all the work, worry and perturbation, thank goodness it’s going to happen! So what are we going to see? Some changes to the ISE formula are born of changes to the market, others can be attributed to the evolution of the show itself. It’s an unusual event in so far as it embraces so many disparate, but related, technologies and an ever-growing range of applications. This year, we will see some…

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Panasonic announced availability of its new PT-FRQ60 1-Chip DLP™ Projector with 6,000lm brightness designed to deliver stunning detail, colour and smooth motion for a wide variety of sectors, including offices, STEM classrooms, digital museums, and eSports entertainment attractions. Panasonic has added Quad Pixel Drive to its proven 1-Chip DLP™ SOLID SHINE Laser technology to produce smooth, sharp and detailed 4K images for deeper content engagement. Smooth 240Hz image processing increases the sense of realism with fine textures resolved in grid-less images. Rich Colour Enhancer delivers accurate colours, faithfully reproducing content as the creator intended. Fast-paced action is clearly rendered at frame…

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AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV® will present the latest generation Outdoor Displays and Indoor/Outdoor Kiosk solutions together with a new Motorised Trolley and a host of dvLED mounting systems on stand 3F700 at ISE 2022, 10-13 May, Fira de Barcelona.   Showcasing the company’s expert capabilities in dvLED video wall mounting integration – part of the SEAMLESS dvLED Video Wall Integration Programme –  visitors will see various flat to wall and custom shaped dvLED video wall showcases in partnership with key OEM partners and supported by SEAMLESS Kitted and Bespoke Mounting Systems. SEAMLESS Kitted solutions offer the highest level of Z-adjustment…

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LG Smart Park, a production base of LG Electronics (LG), has been selected as a Lighthouse Factory by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Shaping the future of manufacturing, WEF “Lighthouse” facilities implement Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, such as the Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence and robots, into manufacturing and supply chain operations to deliver a wide range of benefits, from increased production efficiency to enhanced environmental sustainability. “As the world grapples with many challenges, it is remarkable to see how Lighthouses are yielding sustainability benefits while achieving business goals, which we call eco-efficiency.” said Francisco Betti, Head of…

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Swedish design is famous the world over, but Swedish wine, however, is likely to raise eyebrows. Yet, a visit to the glorious Ästad Vingård, in Halland county, southern Sweden, is likely to put paid to certain preconceived ideas. Ästad has created an entire experience around the vineyard – which is all organic – including a beautiful hotel complete with a modern conference centre, a sumptuous spa and two restaurants, one of which has just been awarded a Michelin star. With the accent very much on the sensory experience, where sound is as important as everything else, a Genelec Smart IP…

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Midwich is delighted to announce that employees have raised £45,058 for their mental health charity partner, Norfolk and Waveney Mind. Through its fundraising efforts over the past 10 years, Midwich has raised in the region of £200,000 for worthwhile local and national charities that have positively impacted the lives of thousands of people up and down the country. Midwich’s employees voted Norfolk and Waveney Mind as their chosen charity in 2020 and over the past two years, have raised money through several different initiatives including their annual quiz, festive raffle, and physical activity challenges. As well as donating funds, Midwich…

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