Features

Uncertainty and insecurity shakes Romanian AV

Deep recession checked rapid economic growth in Romania and the country's efforts at recovery are hampered by a continuing political crisis. Anna Mitchell talks to Romanian integrator, Avitech about threats still present to a market that’s getting back on its feet and is hungry for growth again.

Review of Lightware Modular Matrix

The Lightware modular matrixes consist of MX-FR17, MX-FR33R, MX-FR65 and MX-FR80R modular expandable DVI 1.0 and HDMI 1.3 compliant switchers. The units offer up to 80 input and up to 80 output in four different frame sizes.

Projection mapping tech used for virtual graffiti

Too often high-end, expensive technologies overshadow - or are even used to hide a lack of - creativity and ingenuity. Anna Mitchell learns from art collective, Sweatshoppe what can be done with basic off-the-shelf technology; some sophisticated software and piles of vision, awareness and talent.

Can a space change how you learn?

A physical space can encourage and facilitate certain behaviours. Anna Mitchell looks at how learning spaces, and the technologies within them, are changing in education.

Review of Apart Mask-2 and Sublime loudspeaker system

Apart's Mask-2 series are part of its Mask Design series of loudspeakers. They are designed for use as top speakers for small to medium sized rooms and can be combined with Apart's matching Sublime subwoofers.

Global Expansion

The world’s largest AV company, AVI-SPL, has just announced that it is to open an office in the UK in 2013. Chris Fitzsimmons spoke with the UK MD James Shanks and Doug Carnell, VP of operations for AVI-SPL group about the company’s plans.