The Next Era of Installed AV Has Arrived.

2026-05-26T14:30:35-05:00

The Next Era of Installed AV Has Arrived. 4TEC Is Already Stocking It.

The 2026 product roadmap from the brands you specify isn't a refresh — it's a rewrite. AI-driven room intelligence, network-native audio, MDEP-secured collaboration hardware, and cloud-managed lifecycle platforms are reshaping what a meeting room, lecture hall, or venue is supposed to do the moment someone walks in. 4TEC Direct is positioned across every line that matters, so your next install doesn't get specified twice.

What's Shipping Now and Through 2026

Crestron — A unified collaboration ecosystem. At ISE 2026, Crestron unveiled five new solutions engineered to work as a single ecosystem: Collab Compute, 80 Series Touch Screens, a 1 Beyond i12D Intelligent Camera, DM NAX intelligent audio, and Automate VX 6.5. Collab Compute is a purpose-built hardware platform that powers Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms software on Microsoft Windows. The 1 Beyond i12D features dual 4K PTZ lenses with 12x optical zoom and a 4K wide-angle lens, with onboard Visual AI for automatic group framing, speaker tracking, and composition modes. DM NAX is a network-based audio platform delivering clear collaboration across an expanding line of microphones, speaker pods, and PoE speakers. The 80 Series Touch Screens feature a refined design, faster performance, and native Crestron Home OS integration. AV Magazine + 4

Shure — The all-in-one bar, reengineered. Shure announced the IntelliMix Bar Pro, an all-in-one video bar engineered for AI-powered enterprise meeting rooms, delivering audio and video coverage from a single device for medium to large meeting spaces. At the core of the IntelliMix Bar Pro is Shure's Microflex Advance array microphone technology paired with high-output stereo loudspeakers, with onboard IntelliMix processing reducing background noise and isolating voices to support precise transcriptions for AI tools like Copilot in Microsoft Teams. Built on Android with zero-touch provisioning, ShureCloud management, and shipping Spring 2026. Shure + 3

Biamp — Workplace ecosystem and Community evolution. Biamp came into ISE 2026 with Biamp Workplace named a Best of Show award winner. The platform spans conferencing, sound reinforcement, control, scheduling, and cloud-based lifecycle management, with new additions including the Parlé Presenter Lift, MAX Connect with Auditorium Mode for larger education spaces, Voltera amplifiers, and new loudspeaker controllers. Under Biamp's portfolio, Community is previewing the new DM12SE surface-mount loudspeaker at ISE 2026, extending the R SERIES and continuing the LVH-900 Beamforming Venue Horn legacy for stadiums, leisure, and large venues. Facebook + 2

QSC and Q-SYS — Full-stack AV, AI-accelerated. QSC announced a strategic expansion of the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform, introducing Q-SYS RoomSuite Modular Systems, Q-SYS Connect for Zoom Rooms, MPA-Q Series network amplifiers, the X Class Server Core X50r, and the Control & UCI Training Milestone Credential. The Q-SYS Core 24f processor and the Q-SYS VisionSuite VSA-100 AI accelerator are now certified for Microsoft Teams, with the VSA-100 enabling AI-driven room automation and dynamic, autonomous camera framing. The NC Series cameras expand with the NC-90-G2 next-generation ePTZ network camera with AI-driven features and the NC-Pro15x for high-impact spaces. AVNation TV + 2

Chief (Legrand AV) — Mounting for the dvLED era. Chief launched the Tempo Floor Support Mount, a two-column floor-supported architecture that transfers the full load of the display directly to the floor, eliminating the need to locate studs or reinforce walls — supporting single extra-large and ultrawide 21:9 displays, or dual displays up to 98 inches, with integrated AV storage and cable management. The TiLED Series dvLED Universal Wall Mounts, shown at ISE 2026, are engineered for fast, precision alignment of seamless video walls. Digital Signage Today

Vanco — Distribution that keeps pace with HDMI 2.1. The EVEXHDB3 Evolution HDBaseT 3.0 Extender sends uncompressed 4K signals with multichannel audio up to 330 feet over Cat6/6A, supporting 4K@60Hz, 4:4:4 chroma, full HDR, KVM, CEC, ARC, eARC, and 1 GHz Ethernet pass-through — Vanco positions it as the only extender on the market delivering true HDMI 2.1 functionality from source to sink. Beale Street Audio architectural, PulseAudio indoor/outdoor, and the Evolution distribution line round out the catalog for residential and light commercial. rAVe [PUBS]rAVe [PUBS]

Specifying a Project for 2026 or 2027?

Send your BOM, drawing set, or scope to sales@4tecdirect.com. We'll come back with pricing, availability, and substitution paths across every line above — including in-stock alternatives where lead times are long. Most quotes return in under 15 minutes.

Just Need a Part or Two?

Use the chat in the bottom-right corner. We'll tell you on the spot whether it's in the warehouse, on the way in, or available through the manufacturer.

A Thank-You to Our 4TECDirect Customers — Check Your Inbox

If you've ordered from us before, you're getting early access first. Existing 4TECDirect.com customers are receiving an exclusive 10% loyalty discount on Crestron — emailed directly to the address on your account before any broader release. Your code is in your inbox. Not seeing it? Check your spam folder, or email sales@4tecdirect.com and we'll resend.

35+ Years Delivering Commercial AV the Right Way

4TEC has been the trusted source for commercial AV hardware, software, and preconfigured-and-programmed system solutions for more than three decades. From single-component fulfillment to full systems shipped install-ready, our team supports integrators, IT departments, and facilities teams in corporate, healthcare, hospitality, gaming, worship, higher ed, broadcast, and high-end residential — every vertical where uptime is non-negotiable.

Sitting on Commercial AV Inventory?

We're buying. Surplus, overstock, or pulled-from-service commercial automation, audio, and video — send your list to sales@4tecdirect.com. If we can place it into a project or restock for continued support of installed systems, we'll make you an offer.

Heads up: Our website is in the middle of a major rebuild. The catalog updates daily across every brand we carry — adding new SKUs as they're released and removing items as they sell through. If you don't see what you need, ask. Inventory moves faster than the site does.

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IAAPA 2016 Experience!

2016-11-25T09:24:00-06:00

Last week 4TEC Integration partnered with their sister company Studio 44 Productions, and made their first appearance at the IAAPA 2016 (The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) trade show.

The event took place from November 14th-18th, exhibiting first-time to veteran exhibitors, showcasing everything from virtual reality to Nathan’s famous hot dogs. 4TEC put its best foot forward showcasing custom holograms, OLED transparent screens, and custom video walls. Studio 44 created the amazing visuals for the presentation.

IAAPA 2016 4TEC Integration & Studio 44 Productions Presentation

Businesses from around the world attended IAAPA to see the latest and greatest in the entertainment industry. 4TEC had the pleasure of meeting and discussing future projects with Ubisoft, Universal Studios, Duck Commander, Kennedy Space Center, and many more!

Not only was this an amazing opportunity to showcase 4TEC’s many talents, but a great chance to see what others are doing in the industry.

Veteran Exhibitors Showcase their Booths

To top off an already fantastic week, Kennedy Space Center invited the 4TEC Team to watch the GOES-R Satellite (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series) Launch from the LC-39 Observation Gantry. LC-39 is the closest you can get to watching a live rocket launch.

GOES-R Launches into the Atmosphere Saturday, November 19th

The 4TEC team is now in the process of creating a custom hologram display to add on to the many amazing attractions at the Kennedy Space Center.

Stay up-to-date on the latest with 4TEC by following them on Twitter and “liking” them on Facebook. If you have custom hologram needs contact the amazing team at 4TEC today!

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