Following an ISE 2013 introduction the PAX Group decides on a stronger launch for the Xavtel brand and product lineup at ISE 2014, pointing out its diversification into high-end pro AV and conferencing markets.

The Xavtel portfolio covers advanced digital audio conferencing and pro audio DSP processors, complete with HD audio and video over AVB or the company's Xavnet protocol on a single platform. The backone of ever system is network-based, promising 100Mbit (64 audio channels) or 1Gbit (420 or 600 channels) with just 2ms latency for multi-channel networks built on either redundant loop or star-wired topologies.

Products seen at ISE 2014 include the DIALOGO high-end tabletop conferencing range and the SENATOR conferencing, voting and translation solution. Built on high-speed redundant network technology, SENATOR handles the individual processing of up to 504 delegate units over a single DSP processor.

Revolabs uses ISE 2014 to launch a pair of conferencing audio systems-- the third generation Executive Elite 4- and 8-channel wireless microphone systems and the FLX UC500 USB conference phone.

The Executive Elite uses distributed architecture to connect a remote antenna receiver and base DSP units via standard Cat 6 cable complete with Power over Ethernet (PoE). Such a system improves wireless connectivity by allowing the placement of recievers and wireless microphones in the same room.

Microphones feature a redesigned look, superior audio pickup and an "intelligent" battery system allowing for up to 12 hours of continuous use. Users can also synchronise multiple receivers, allowing use of up to 160 audio channels for wireless microphones at any given deployment.

The software also sees improvements, with a web-based version allowing simple operation and cloud-based management (following a Q2 2014 update) over any browser.

Bosch shows their latest take on conferencing at ISE: DCN Multimedia, a system using IP-based Omneo architecture within integrated devices complete with touchscreen that Bosch calls “revolutionary.”

The conferencing devices feature high-directive technology inside a sleek microphone, a built-in 2-way loudspeaker system, advanced audio settings and a capacitive touchscreen allowing users to share documents, retrieve and display presentations and access the internet.

Being IP-based, DCN multimedia provides installers with easier integration, installation and maintenance. It also allows for further expansion via Omneo and Dante audio products, as well as standards-based data encryption. Read more...

LifeSize founder Craig Malloy rejoins the company as CEO of LifeSize and Senior VP of Logitech.

A leader in the video conferencing industry who founded LifeSize in 2003, oversaw its acquisition by Logitech in 2009 and served as LifeSize’s CEO until 2012, Malloy’s return is heralded as a second coming.

“We welcome Craig’s experience and leadership abilities in the video conferencing industry to steer LifeSize at this transformative time and accelerate its ability to bring innovative video solutions to customers of all sizes,” says Bracken Darrell, Logitech president and chief executive officer. “Under his leadership, LifeSize is well-positioned to win in this changing market place.” Read more...