Features

  • Systems products |

Museum show control - reliability doesn't come cheap

Unseen by the visiting public, behind all the interactive wonders of a modern museum lie the guts of a complex audiovisual system. Chris Fitzsimmons reports on how the falling cost of hardware is opening up new possibilities for museum system designers and operators, whilst also posing some interesting challenges for show control.

  • 26/11/2015
  • Systems products |

Tannoy QFlex loudspeakers reviewed

David Dalzell, managing director, D.L. Electronics, reviews the QFlex series of digital beam-steering array loudspeakers.

  • 26/11/2015
  • Displays | Projection |

Museum AV: combining objects and stories

Museums are places were objects and stories converge to introduce visitors to different ways of life, history, art and culture. In the last half century, AV technology has started to play an important role in this environment, providing new ways of engaging with the audience. Geny Caloisi reports.

  • 26/11/2015
  • Audio | Digital Signage |

Impact of Euro 2012 on Polish AV

The years leading up to any major championship bolster the building sector and provide plenty of opportunity to related businesses. Poland was no exception as it prepared for the recently held European Football Championships. Anna Mitchell hears from one of Poland's leading integrators on opportunities after the event.

  • 26/11/2015
  • Projection |

Multimedia solutions boost medical training

After qualifying as a medical doctor Wim Van Renterghem saw an opportunity to combine his profession with his passion for multimedia and video technologies to launch mediAVentures, a specialist in transmission of HD and 3D live surgery.

  • 26/11/2015
  • Systems products |

ZigBee or not ZigBee?

From remote controls to building management, the low-power wireless technology is slowly making inroads in pro AV. Tim Kridel explores ZigBee’s potential as an alternative to wires and Wi-Fi.

  • 26/11/2015