Features

Panasonic 152’ plasma display reviewed

Panasonic’s 152” plasma display has a 17:9 aspect ratio and can display 3D images when fitted with an optional external IR emitter. The full HD display boasts 4K by 2K resolution and weighs 600kg.


South Africa embraces video communications

Derek Marsden, training co-ordinator at Electrosonic SA, provides his view on the AV market in South Africa and explains how the nation is developing in technology uptake.

The rise of the media network

Chris Fitzsimmons attempts to keep pace with the rapid developments now taking place in digital audio networking.

When robots attack

As Android’s share of the smartphone and tablet markets grows, so does its potential for pro AV applications. But as Tim Kridel explains, Android still has a few caveats.

Video signal extension

Kashyap Khetia, manager of product marketing at KanexPro, provides an overview of video signal extension over Cat6 cable.

Systems integrators seek single enclosure solutions

AV integrators face a daunting challenge when installing complex, high definition, multimedia systems involving multiple displays and distances over 15 feet: incorporating and often converting a myriad of signal input options to high definition formats over fibre optic cable and doing so with a relatively “clean” installation that minimises potential points of failure.