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].

Broadsign and Place Exchange Combine Creative Assets for Integrated DOOH

Broadsign and Place Exchange announced an integration to enable digital buyers to transact DOOH programmatically as a simple add-on to existing digital media buys. The combined platforms enable DOOH media owners and advertisers, to utilize a single set of digital creative assets that can be easily adapted to suit a variety of digital, mobile and […]

Broadsign and Place Exchange Combine Creative Assets for Integrated DOOH

AxisTV Signage Suite v.1.23 Drops from Visix

Visix has released version 1.23 of its AxisTV Signage Suite enterprise digital signage platform. The release includes five new widgets, 64-bit OS support, enhanced workflows, improved interactive functionality, personal UI customization options, heightened sort and filter intelligence, expanded organizational tools and security policies, as well as the ability to customize every visual property for the […]

AxisTV Signage Suite v.1.23 Drops from Visix

Indoor vs. Outdoor – A Guide To Doing LEDs Right

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST FROM PRISMVIEW Prismview, a provider of indoor and outdoor digital signage solutions, deep dives into the indoor vs. outdoor conversation in its white paper, “Indoor vs. Outdoor LED Displays: Overcome the Challenges and Expand Your Expertise.” In the white paper, you’ll learn why the expertise of your manufacturer partners is […]

Indoor vs. Outdoor – A Guide To Doing LEDs Right

Induction Dynamics ID1 From MSE Audio To Be at CEDIA 2019

MSE Audio announced the Induction Dynamics ID1, a switchable four-way tower speaker with dual 10-inch subwoofers, will be showcased at CEDIA 2019 in booth 3925. MSE Audio’s Induction Dynamics ID1 combines a four-way tower speaker with a subwoofer via a rear switch. Incorporating a three-way design, the ID1 features dual 10-inch subwoofers with an upper […]

Induction Dynamics ID1 From MSE Audio To Be at CEDIA 2019

Radial Engineering Ships New SW8-USB Auto-Switcher and USB Playback Interface

Radial Engineering is shipping its SW8-USB auto-switching USB playback interface. The SW8-USB is an eight-channel device designed primarily for live concerts where backing tracks are used to reinforce the performance. Should your primary playback source suffer a failure or dropout, the SW8-USB can switch to a backup source to prevent any negative effects on the […]

Radial Engineering Ships New SW8-USB Auto-Switcher and USB Playback Interface

New XTA MX36 Console Switching System Aimed at Managing Audio at Live Events and Festivals

XTA’s new MX36 Console is a DSP-enabled speaker switching system for live events. The dual-rack MX36 can accommodate as many as nine consoles via 36 inputs across analog, AES and Dante networks. Inputs are arranged in sets of four to support standard left, right, front-fill and sub feeds from each individual console. All AES inputs […]

New XTA MX36 Console Switching System Aimed at Managing Audio at Live Events and Festivals

Meridian Audio Highlights Architectural Loudspeaker Solutions

Meridian Audio’s Architectural range of loudspeakers, suitable for many applications, includes the DSP520.2 and DSP640.2 in-wall loudspeakers and the DSP320.2 in-ceiling / in-wall loudspeaker. The loudspeakers can use two-channel, multichannel or single-speaker systems. The DSP640.2 in-wall loudspeaker has eight power amplifiers delivering 100 watts-per-drive unit and L+R mode for soundbar applications. It is capable of […]

Meridian Audio Highlights Architectural Loudspeaker Solutions

Israeli HDBaseT Innovations Know-How Making Waves Across the Atlantic

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST FROM MSolutions Herman Pro AV recently began distributing and incorporating MSolutions’ HDBaseT testers throughout the U.S. market. Enjoy this interview with Eliran Toren, MSolutions co-founder and CEO and Jeffrey Wolf, co-CEO of Herman Pro AV. Q: MSolutions: We know that Herman is a leader in providing AV products, procurement solutions […]

Israeli HDBaseT Innovations Know-How Making Waves Across the Atlantic

Three New Interactive 4K LCDs Arrive from Sharp

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has launched three new 4K Ultra HD resolution large-format AQUOS BOARD interactive display systems with built-in wireless and whiteboard functionality utilizing its embedded SoC (system-on-chip) controller. We shot a video of these at InfoComm last month, which you can view here: […]

Three New Interactive 4K LCDs Arrive from Sharp

Ross Video Releases XPression Graphics V9.0

Ross Video announced the official release of version 9 of the XPression real-time motion graphics platform, which includes over 40 new features ranging from extended font management, enhancements to the data-driven graphics content tool DataLinq, and the acquisition of content beginning in traditional desktop design software to controlling playout of multiple XPression graphics engines. When […]

Ross Video Releases XPression Graphics V9.0

Brightline Ships cMe2 Lighting Kit for UCC spaces

Brightline today announced its new cMe2 huddle room light is shipping. The compact fixture is specifically designed for spaces that have inadequate lighting for videoconferencing and other video recordings. We actually shot a video fo this at InfoComm and you can see if here: Providing pure white LED-based lighting, the cost-effective cMe2 offers on-board dimming […]

Brightline Ships cMe2 Lighting Kit for UCC spaces

MSE Audio and Attero Tech Collaborate for IPD-Hub2

MSE Audio announced a joint sales initiative with Attero Tech to package Axiom Audio Wall Plates and Axon C1 Zone Control Wall Plate with SoundTube Entertainment’s IPD-Hub2 and Remote Volume Control Plate. The SoundTube Entertainment IPD-Hub2 brings IP-based, PoE technology to the commercial and residential markets offering a unique alternative to traditional audio distribution systems. […]

MSE Audio and Attero Tech Collaborate for IPD-Hub2

AVI-SPL Opens NY Metro Office, Focuses on Telling Story of Company, Employees, Partners

AVI-SPL officially opened their NY Metro Office in Lyndhurst, New Jersey today and rAVe was there to cover the launch event! The 20,000 square foot facility supports around 100 employees across sales, support, finance, project and fabrication teams. Not only is the office home to conference rooms, open-office seating, executive offices and a lobby gathering […]

AVI-SPL Opens NY Metro Office, Focuses on Telling Story of Company, Employees, Partners

FSR Brings ‘Smart’ Solutions to InfoComm 2019

FSR surprised attendees at the 2019 InfoComm Show with the launch of the Smart-Way On-Floor Raceway System for wire management. The Smart-Way on-floor raceway is intended for offices, conference rooms, collaborative work environments or anywhere wire management is desired. Wire space will never be an issue with the Smart-Way system since the raceway compartments provide […]

FSR Brings ‘Smart’ Solutions to InfoComm 2019

Revelation Offers Mobile LED Trailer

Revelation has been serving New England for over a decade, and now they’re going national with a pre-packaged mobile LED wall trailer! The mobile LED wall trailer is custom-build by TransQuébec and houses an LED wall that measures about 17 feet wide by 10 feet tall of digital viewing screen. The screen is made up […]

Revelation Offers Mobile LED Trailer

Modulo Player V5.2 from Modulo Pi Is Newest Media Server Update

Modulo Pi just announced that it’s shipping the Modulo Player v5.2, as well as a new version of its embedded live mixer which now includes full integration of Stream Deck control pads. The company has also announced the official and immediate release of Modulo Player v5.2. Modulo Pi says the Modulo Player is a cost-effective […]

Modulo Player V5.2 from Modulo Pi Is Newest Media Server Update

Legrand Debuts New On-Q Branded, In-Wall TV Power and Cable Management Kits

Legrand recently extended its line of On-Q in-wall power products with the introduction of new On-Q Flat Screen TV Pro Power and Cable Management Kits. The new solutions provide installers with everything needed to safely extend power to wall-mounted displays and accompanying devices, while neatly concealing power and AV cables inside the wall. Each in-wall […]

Legrand Debuts New On-Q Branded, In-Wall TV Power and Cable Management Kits

MSE Audio Debuts SoundTube Entertainment STNet Switch II

MSE Audio just announced the SoundTube Entertainment STNet Switch II, a proprietary Power over Ethernet, rack-mountable switch designed for use in Dante networks. Featuring 16-ports, the STNet Switch II is designed for pairing with STNet IPD Speakers. SoundTube Entertainment’s STNet Switch II is a 1-RU, 16-port Gigabit switch. The STNet Switch II’s 700-watt power supply […]

MSE Audio Debuts SoundTube Entertainment STNet Switch II

IDK Ships AV-Over-IP Bridge for IP-NINJAR and Dante Audio Network

IDK is now shipping its IP-NINJAR / Dante Audio Bridge (NJR-AB08DAN). The bridge transcodes audio signals directly between its AV-Over-IP 10G SDVoE-based IP-NINJAR and Dante environments. Audio signal transport is enabled from NJR transmitters to Dante devices and from Dante device to NJR receivers. The new IP-NINJAR Bridge eliminates the need for third-party converters and […]

IDK Ships AV-Over-IP Bridge for IP-NINJAR and Dante Audio Network

Logitech Adds Salamander Designs to Collaboration Program

Salamander Designs has joined the Logitech Collaboration Program (LCP) in the program’s complementary solutions track. Customers who purchase Logitech video collaboration products, along with Salamander mobile stands, credenzas and huddle tables from Salamander, now receive a solution that is optimized for groups to collaborate anytime and anywhere. Users can order custom technology furniture that seamlessly […]

Logitech Adds Salamander Designs to Collaboration Program

READ THIS FIRST: How to Use the rAVe InfoComm 2019 MicroSite

The 2019 version of the InfoComm Show has come to a close, but our coverage here will live forever here — on this rAVe [NOW] InfoComm 2019 Microsite! We have so much coverage — and there’s so much information on this InfoComm MicroSite that it can be overwhelming. So, please take moment to read this […]

READ THIS FIRST: How to Use the rAVe InfoComm 2019 MicroSite

AVIXA Partners with the Society for College and University Planning

AVIXA is expanding its commitment to showcasing the benefits of audiovisual (AV) solutions in higher education with a featured panel discussion at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) 2019 Annual Conference, July 14-17, in Seattle. The SCUP 2019 Annual Conference is attended by more than 1,500 higher education professionals and offers an exchange […]

AVIXA Partners with the Society for College and University Planning

ComQi OnSite Allows Site-Based Content Updates for Signage Networks

A new ComQi toolset called OnSite lets digital signage network operators empower local offices and shops to update their own on-screen messaging, while still maintaining tight central office controls on approvals, scheduling and design. Designed and developed from ground up to optimize the latest capabilities of cloud-based web services and HTML5-based presentations, ComQi’s OnSite enables […]

ComQi OnSite Allows Site-Based Content Updates for Signage Networks

Philips Professional Display Releases MediaSuite Pro TV Across EMEA

Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) has announced its complete range of new, Google-certified, Android-powered MediaSuite Pro TVs is now available to all customers across EMEA. Unveiled during ISE 2019 in Amsterdam, the new Philips PDS MediaSuite range has been designed to help revolutionise the way businesses and end-users can access and broadcast digital content, […]

Philips Professional Display Releases MediaSuite Pro TV Across EMEA

MobilePro Trailers Aimed at University Athletic Departments Debuts from HB

With post production and broadcast becoming a profit-center for University sports programs, both as a way to live-stream game and as a way to recruit talent, HB has devised a creative solution to the age-old, in-house broadcast studio. Today, HB Communications is pleased to announce its MobilePro trailers. These mobile, scalable, broadcast solutions are the […]

MobilePro Trailers Aimed at University Athletic Departments Debuts from HB

Regal Cinemas and Cineworld Picks Christie’s RealLaser Cinema Projectors

Christie just announced that Cineworld Group – the world’s second largest cinema exhibitor (known as Regal Cinemas in the USA) – has signed an agreement to acquire more than 1,000 of Christie’s RGB pure laser cinema projectors featuring Christie RealLaser illumination technology. “At Cineworld, we have always focused on leading technologies to benefit the cinema […]

Regal Cinemas and Cineworld Picks Christie’s RealLaser Cinema Projectors

11th Annual CEDIA Women in Consumer Technology Luncheon Includes Keynote Speaker Sam Horn

Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) today announced that bestselling author Sam Horn will present as keynote speaker during the organization’s 11th annual CEDIA Expo Luncheon, to be held Sept. 13 in the Denver Convention Center. This year the event will open with a new networking reception featuring a mimosa and bloody mary bar from 11:30 […]

11th Annual CEDIA Women in Consumer Technology Luncheon Includes Keynote Speaker Sam Horn

New 4K Receivers Debut from Marantz

Marantz has announced the SR5014 and SR6014 4K Ultra HD AV receivers. Prioritizing audio, the SR6014 features high-current discrete power amplifiers on all channels to deliver 110 watts of power per channel (8 ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.08 percent THD, two-channel driven). Marantz’s proprietary Hyper Dynamic Amplification Module (HDAM) circuitry provides maximum dynamic […]

New 4K Receivers Debut from Marantz

Denon Debuts New Network Receiver for ProAV Market

Today Denon announced its first stereo network receiver with wireless music streaming and 4K HDMI capabilities, the DRA-800H. Featuring a newly designed L/R symmetric stereo power amplifier design, the Hi-Fi stereo receiver delivers superb audio fidelity from a variety of sources — including wireless music, CD and phono — while a full-featured HDMI section with […]

Denon Debuts New Network Receiver for ProAV Market

Cineworld and Barco’s Cinionic to Install 1,000+ Laser Projectors Worldwide

Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture, announces an expansion in its relationship with one of the world’s largest theater chains, Cineworld Group. Cinionic will illuminate Cineworld Group operated theaters in the U.S., EU and UK with enhanced services and award-winning portfolio of Barco laser projectors, including the newly launched Barco Series 4. Over the next […]

Cineworld and Barco’s Cinionic to Install 1,000+ Laser Projectors Worldwide

Enterprise-Grade Home Networks Will Come From Access Networks and Domotz Partnership

Access Networks announced today that it has partnered with Domotz. As a result of this new partnership, Access Networks is now outfitting every newly deployed Core custom system with the powerful, flexible and scalable Domotz solution for remote network monitoring and management. Hence, Access Networks and its growing network of dealers will have the means […]

Enterprise-Grade Home Networks Will Come From Access Networks and Domotz Partnership

Yamaha Adds Power Amplifiers with Dante

Yamaha introduced new power amplifiers dubbed the PC Series. Adding Dante audio network connectivity, a 20×8 input matrix, with sampling rates of up to 96kHz and a broader range of on-board digital signal processing (DSP)f, the amplifier also includes crossovers, delays, parametric EQs, mutes and limiters. Yamaha currently offers a full line of power amplifiers […]

Yamaha Adds Power Amplifiers with Dante