Jacob Blount

Jacob Blount

Jacob was a Project Manager at THE rAVe Agency and an Assistant Editor for rAVe [PUBS]. He worked on internal and client-based projects for the Agency and oversees rAVe [PUBS]'s live event trade show and event coverage, rAVe [NOW].

Z-Wave Alliance Demonstrates Support, New Products Aimed at Integrator Market

The Z-Wave Alliance will be focused on international home and building automation integrators at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019 in Amsterdam. The Z-Wave Pavilion, located in stand 9-E150, will host Alliance member companies demonstrating the newest Z-Wave technologies featuring backwards compatibility, interoperability and Security S2 framework. Additionally, the Z-Wave Alliance will be releasing the group’s […]

Z-Wave Alliance Demonstrates Support, New Products Aimed at Integrator Market

Astro Spatial Audio’s ISE Plans

At ISE 2019, Astro Spatial Audio (ASA), will validate its status as the professional audio industry’s number one choice for true object-based audio, as it appears on the booths of not one but three major loudspeaker manufacturers. In addition, a new AAX plug-in will be previewed, offering full remote control and monitoring of the SARA […]

Astro Spatial Audio’s ISE Plans

Neets Launches Link Keypad System Called UniForm

Neets launched a new control keypad called UniForm. The new keypad introduces E-ink labeling technology. Integrators installing keypads will no longer have to deal with printing and cutting labels or stickers as E-Ink is all-electronic. The Neets Control — UniForm configuration is made onsite and uploaded using the USB at the bottom of the device, […]

Neets Launches Link Keypad System Called UniForm

Philips Builds Chromecast Into New Displays

Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) has launched the MediaSuite range of monitors with built-in Chromecast as well as full access to the Google Play Store. Each of the new models features the Philips Professional Display Solutions Android-based OS, with extended lifetime to ensure the TVs maintain the latest security enhancements and remain up-to-date for […]

Philips Builds Chromecast Into New Displays

TASCAM Enters Video Streaming Market and Debuts Audio Matrix Switchers

At ISE 2019, TASCAM will showcase a new range of AV products for system integrators and installers on its booth 14-C120. Aimed at education, corporate/industrial users and governmental institutions, these fully AV enabled solutions offer solid, ultra-reliable workhorse platforms similar to the professional products that TASCAM is known for manufacturing. Beyond these new solutions, Tascam […]

TASCAM Enters Video Streaming Market and Debuts Audio Matrix Switchers

Barco Residential to Show Architectural Digital Canvases at ISE 2019

Barco Residential brings innovative visual experiences to all areas of the finest residences, combining technology leadership with architecture and interior design. From Feb. 5-8, at this year’s Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam, Barco Residential will showcase various experiences and opportunities for architectural integration in Audio Room E107 to inspire the creative use of digital canvases […]

Barco Residential to Show Architectural Digital Canvases at ISE 2019

Demystifying Huddle Room Solutions with HB Communications

If it seems as though everyone is spending more time in meetings these days, that’s because we are. The time American business people spend in meetings has risen around 10 percent each year since the year 2000. And even though the average meeting length is between 31 to 60 minutes, 40 percent of employees waste […]

Demystifying Huddle Room Solutions with HB Communications

Ian Bryant Takes Tech and Innovation Position With CEDIA

CEDIA has named Ian Bryant senior director of technology application and innovation. A veteran of more than two decades in custom AV and integration, Bryant runs the Indianapolis office of Detroit-based ZenArray. The company specializes in consulting, design, programming and installation services. His background includes serving as a technology subcontractor for residential, corporate, government and […]

Ian Bryant Takes Tech and Innovation Position With CEDIA

Nortek Security & Control Opens New UK Sales Office and Adds Two New UK Distributors

Nortek Security & Control LLC (NSC) has announced the official opening of a new sales, marketing and technical support office in Nottingham, England and the appointment of two additional UK distributors, Aldous Systems and Alltrade, for its ELAN, Furman and Xantech® brands. All three moves will help Nortek Security & Control to better meet the […]

Nortek Security & Control Opens New UK Sales Office and Adds Two New UK Distributors

Userful Accelerates Channel Focus through Launch of Visual Network Platform Architecture

Userful Corporation announced today that it has expanded its channel program to take advantage of the opportunity with enterprise customers to provide innovative visual communications solutions, which can improve operating efficiency up to 80 percent and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) up to 40 percent. A cornerstone of this initiative is the naming of […]

Userful Accelerates Channel Focus through Launch of Visual Network Platform Architecture

SDVoE Alliance and IDK Announce a New Class of Product Linking Dante Audio Networking Technology with the SDVoE Ecosystem

The SDVoE Alliance and IDK Corporation today announced a new class of product that for the first time links Dante audio networking technology with the SDVoE ecosystem. IDK’s new IP-NINJAR/Dante Audio Bridge (model: NJR-AB08DAN) transcodes audio signals directly between the SDVoE and Dante protocol environments. Audio signal transport is enabled from NJR transmitters to Dante […]

SDVoE Alliance and IDK Announce a New Class of Product Linking Dante Audio Networking Technology with the SDVoE Ecosystem

Alcons Adds to Pro-Ribbon Horizons Line

The Alcons CRMSC-SRHV/120 reference surround is a two-way passive-filtered full range loudspeaker, designed to meet all requirements of current and future surround sound formats. The CRMSC-SRHV/120 system consists of one RBN202 pro-ribbon driver for HF and a vented 6.5″ mid-bass for LF reproduction. The HF section has a 500-watt peak power input, enabling a 1:16 […]

Alcons Adds to Pro-Ribbon Horizons Line

Egan Buys Exact Furniture

Egan Visual announces the acquisition of Exact Furniture Ltd., a 15-year manufacturer of furniture for education, office and other professional environments. The line includes lecterns, static and height- adjustable tables and desks, credenzas and other products, many of which are designed for, and can be customized for, technology integration. As you know, Egan is known […]

Egan Buys Exact Furniture

Nureva Unveils Active Zone Control for HDL300 Systems

Nureva announced the addition of Active Zone Control to the Microphone Mist technology platform that powers its HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems. Using a visual interface in Nureva Room Manager software, IT staff can designate a zone within the room to be optimized for audio pickup. The system reduces the pickup outside the […]

Nureva Unveils Active Zone Control for HDL300 Systems

Digital-Native Students Drive Higher Education Institutions to Invest in ProAV

Nearly 40 percent of students report that ProAV technologies increase their engagement in the classroom, according to the new Market Opportunity Analysis Report (MOAR) focused on higher education, produced by the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA). To create vibrant learning environments, colleges and universities are making large investments in AV technologies. The new AVIXA […]

Digital-Native Students Drive Higher Education Institutions to Invest in ProAV

AtlasIED Launches New Audio Solutions at ISE 2019

AtlasIED will showcase a range of new products that emphasize aesthetics, functionality, and exceptional audio fidelity. Supported by the experience and enthusiasm of AtlasIED’s newly expanded sales and marketing teams, the company will debut innovative new loudspeaker lines, sound masking solutions and more at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019 in stand 6-K160. Building upon 80 […]

AtlasIED Launches New Audio Solutions at ISE 2019

AIMS Creates New Working Group Focused on Pro AV Market

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced the launch of a new Pro AV Working Group tasked with promoting the adoption of one set of media-over-IP protocols for the professional AV and installed systems market. AIMS has appointed David Chiappini as chair and Scott Barella as deputy chair of the new working group. […]

AIMS Creates New Working Group Focused on Pro AV Market

AV Stumpfl to Debut New Version of PIXERA Version and New Projection Screen Systems at ISE 2019

AV Stumpfl will show its latest projection screen products and version 1.0 of the company’s next-generation media server system PIXERA at ISE 2019 in Amsterdam. PIXERA is a 64-bit system for real-time media processing, compositing and management, built around the key theme of usability. Users can gradually discover the options and features and can smoothly […]

AV Stumpfl to Debut  New Version of PIXERA Version and New Projection Screen Systems at ISE 2019

Absen to Debut Fine Pixel Generation of Solutions at ISE 2019

As part of its Fine Pixel Generation solution campaign, Absen will showcase three new narrow pixel pitch (NPP) product series at next week’s ISE (Amsterdam RAI, 5-8 February 2019) on booth 12-C60. Featuring the company’s Integrated Matrix Device (IMD) and Common Cathode (CC) technologies, the new Aries Series (AX 1.5mm) and CR Series (CR 0.9mm) […]

Absen to Debut Fine Pixel Generation of Solutions at ISE 2019

RTI Names Mattera Design Inc. as 2018 Dealer of the Year

RTI today announced that Joe Mattera, owner of New York-based Mattera Design Inc., has received the company’s inaugural Dealer of the Year Award. Mattera has been in the custom installation industry for almost 20 years. He started Mattera Design in 2009 to provide AV and automation system design and installation services for both commercial and […]

RTI Names Mattera Design Inc. as 2018 Dealer of the Year

Nureva Adds In-Demand Functionality (and PDFs) to Span Workspace

  Nureva has announced new features and enhancements to Span Workspace, the company’s cloud-based solution for collaborative teams. This latest update enables users to import and interact with multipage PDF documents in a Span canvas. Span canvases are more easily shared with people inside and outside of an organization with a new guest user feature. […]

Nureva Adds In-Demand Functionality (and PDFs) to Span Workspace

Bose Professional Expands its ControlSpace EX Line with Three New Processors

Bose Professional is expanding its ControlSpace EX range with two new processors optimized for conferencing rooms (EX-440C and EX-12AEC) and a high-powered general purpose digital signal processor (EX-1280).ControlSpace EX-440C conferencing signal processor: With an open-architecture all-in-one design, the ControlSpace EX-440C conferencing signal processor facilitates high-quality microphone integration and audio processing for small-to-medium standalone meeting rooms. Various inputs and outputs allow for […]

Bose Professional Expands its ControlSpace EX Line with Three New Processors

Momentum for Milan Network Protocol Builds with New Members, Products and Ecosystem Tools

Avnu Alliance has announced new members and ecosystem tools, while manufacturer members plan to demonstrate and showcase new Milan-ready products at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019. Milan is a standards-based, user-driven deterministic network protocol for professional media, that assures devices will work together at new levels of convenience, reliability and functionality. Created and maintained by […]

Momentum for Milan Network Protocol Builds with New Members, Products and Ecosystem Tools

Bose Professional Intros ArenaMatch Loudspeakers for Outdoor Installations

Bose Professional is introducing ArenaMatch DeltaQ array loudspeakers and ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers for outdoor installations. ArenaMatch arrays incorporate DeltaQ technology, to bring improved sound quality, consistency, vocal clarity and flexibility to outdoor installations — sports stadiums, arenas, outdoor entertainment centers and more. Featuring an IP55 weather rating, ArenaMatch DeltaQ modules make it easy to create […]

Bose Professional Intros ArenaMatch Loudspeakers for Outdoor Installations

Bose Professional Introduces New Business Music Systems

Bose Professional just expanded its Business Music Systems portfolio with redesigned loudspeakers, amplifiers, DSPs, controllers and software products. Calling it a “modernized” line comes together to build a range of cohesive systems that raise the bar in meeting the expectations of system integrators, consultants and their customers in terms of aesthetics, function, quality and budget. […]

Bose Professional Introduces New Business Music Systems

More Extron Amplifiers Go Ultra with Two Channel and 100-Volt Models

Extron just announced the expansion of its XPA Ultra line of power amplifiers with the two-channel XPA U 1002 Series and 100-volt models for all the XPA Ultra amplifiers. The XPA Ultra line of amplifiers include the world’s first eight channel half-rack amplifier that provides the ability to put more amplifier channels in a smaller […]

More Extron Amplifiers Go Ultra with Two Channel and 100-Volt Models

Oblong and Cisco to Bridge the Aisle at ISE 2019

Oblong Industries is pleased to announce a first-ever initiative for its fifth year at ISE in Amsterdam. In coordination with Cisco, Oblong will show how organizations can improve workflows for distributed teams with a product demonstration that spans the aisle of Hall 11. In this unique demonstration, a Mezzanine 200 Series system for multi-stream collaboration […]

Oblong and Cisco to Bridge the Aisle at ISE 2019

Listen Technologies Showcases New ListenTALK One-Way Receivers

Listen Technologies is showcasing two new receivers — the LKR-11 and LKR-12 — and the latest accessories for its mobile communication product ListenTALK at Integrated Systems Europe the first week of February. ListenTALK, which Listen Technologies demonstrated at ISE 2018, features a wireless, pocket-sized transceiver that makes it easy for groups of two or more […]

Listen Technologies Showcases New ListenTALK One-Way Receivers

Sonic Foundry to Showcase AV-Over-IP Streaming at Integrated Systems Europe 2019

Sonic Foundry will demo its latest integration between Mediasite video capture appliances and NewTek’s NDI at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019 next week in Amsterdam. The integration creates the most efficient streaming video production possible. NDI, or Network Device Interface, is an IP Standard that allows high-quality video, audio and metadata to be transferred between […]

Sonic Foundry to Showcase AV-Over-IP Streaming at Integrated Systems Europe 2019

Williams AV Debuts BluePOD Bluetooth Audio Conferencing Systems

The BluePOD system from Williams AV is a Bluetooth-based conferencing system for making conference calls using a computer, laptop or mobile phone. No special software is needed — a user just tap the Bluetooth connect button on his/her device. Adjusting the volume, muting and connecting is all done on the standard volume control on the […]

Williams AV Debuts BluePOD Bluetooth Audio Conferencing Systems

Genelec Launches Smart IP Audio Platform at ISE 2019

Genelec is unveiling a unique open IP networking technology platform at ISE 2019. This platform is aimed specifically at the installation market and will deliver power, audio and scalable loudspeaker system configuration, supervision and calibration features via a single, standard Cat5 cable. This novel technology will be rolled out over a range of Genelec’s installed […]

Genelec Launches Smart IP Audio Platform at ISE 2019

Avonic Teams with Arbor Media for Launch of Conferencing System at ISE

At ISE (Stand 15-S300) event capture/recording and crewless production company Avonic is announcing that it has teamed up with Arbor Media to help deliver a complete digital conferencing solution. The solution sees Avonic’s advanced IP-based PTZ cameras enable real-time viewing in meetings using Arbor Media’s Cmeets. Avonic’s PTZ camera range comprises no fewer than nine […]

Avonic Teams with Arbor Media for Launch of Conferencing System at ISE