Features

Shaping the future?

Since its first appearance in the mid-late 90s the steerable loudspeaker array as made significant inroads into the installed sound market. It’s unique advantages over conventional loudspeaker systems have seen it applied in a range of hitherto troublesome applications. But things have moved on, new players have entered the market, and new technology has been developed, reports Chris Fitzsimmons.

Technologies to Watch

2009 will be a big year for digital signage, telepresence and just about anything wireless. Here’s why - by Tim Kridel.

Is size everything?

Steve Montgomery reports on developments in the large display market. What is driving demand for plasma and LCD panels of 57” in size or more? And is there any limit to the sizes that vendors will build?

Auralisation meets visualisation

Something exciting has been brewing in Glasgow. A perfect storm born at the leading edges of the fields of acoustics and visualisation technologies. A joint venture between Arup Acoustics and the Glasgow School of Art's Digital Design Studio. Chris Fitzsimmons met up with them both and learned a couple of new words.

Positive mental attitude.

Chris Fitzsimmons reports from ISE 2009, held at the Amsterdam RAI from 3-5th February 2009. There was perhaps a little more than usual riding on this, the 5th edition of Integrated Systems Europe, which is why a little positive thinking went a long way.

Going Dutch

Anna Mitchell hears mixed news from the Netherlands. The presentation market may be suffering but there are still plenty of reasons to be cheerful.