I am going to try really hard to make this article not overly negative. The urge I have to start this one off with something like “well the 2020’s couldn’t possibly get worse” or “tech companies are doomed” is very strong. For real, who had DDR5 kits increasing over 250% on their bingo card? Not me, that’s for sure. And the annoying part is that this isn’t just
Wow, 2026 is here already. I wrote lots of articles last year, about 10 in total. I wrote some vendor specials, trade show coverage, and even about tariff changes. The year went by quick but we had lots of accomplishments, great events, and innovations in the industry. There is honestly
I’m going to be frank: for 99% of video wall applications, I personally lean LCD. Not because LED isn’t impressive, but because LCD usually makes more sense once you zoom out and look at the whole install. Cost, power, heat, serviceability, and longevity all matter, and most video walls spend their lives showing dashboards, presentations, cameras, and
How to take control of the screen and run a company meeting people actually want to watch Here at JB&A, we see a lot of different production setups. Some are massive, some are tiny, and some land in that strange middle space where the stakes are high but the tools
As the year starts to wind down, so do big trade shows. There are still some decent regional events happening throughout the rest of the year that we will be attending but nothing major in the broadcast space. We all need time to close out the year, slow down (not too slow though), and spend time with our family. NAB New York signals this seasonal change. There
In my time as a Sales Engineer there were certain questions and products that were brought up over and over. There were of course niche things, but I often found myself answering the same questions or recommending the same solutions multiple times. Things like Audio Mixers, Mics, and one of
IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) is my favorite show of the second half of the year. While other notable shows like NAB, InfoComm, and ISE exist, Amsterdam’s unique charm, great food, and a massive vault of vendors who don’t attend US shows make IBC special. It used to be a predictable
If you’ve ever helped a client roll out digital signage, you know the story. It starts simple: one or two players, a couple of screens, and everyone feels confident they can manage it. Then the network grows. Suddenly there are players spread across multiple locations, multiple logins, different systems patched
At JB&A we provide you with everything for your Broadcast and AV projects. From cameras to network switches and even computers. But did you know we also can supply your infrastructure needs? Cables, racks, and power are often overlooked on POs, yet we can supply all of those and more
Tired of juggling multiple cables for video, audio, power, and control? In today’s demanding pro-AV landscape, clients want high-quality, streamlined solutions. That’s where the powerful combination of PTZ cameras and Dante comes in. If you’re not already offering Dante-enabled cameras, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to simplify installations
