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].

Vivitek Debuts New D3600Z Series of Small, Laser Projectors, One Includes NovoConnect

The new D3600Z Series from Vivitek includes three new models — the DH3660Z, DU3661Z and the DH3665ZN. The DH3660Z is aimed at most common meeting rooms, while the DU3661Z adds an HDBaseT connection and the DH3665ZN is being marketed as a “smart projector” as it includes the built-in NovoConnect solution wireless presentation collaboration solution; thus, […]

Vivitek Debuts New D3600Z Series of Small, Laser Projectors, One Includes NovoConnect

Newline to Debut Three New Models of Interactive Touch Displays at InfoComm 2019

Newline Interactive announced today the release of three new interactive touch displays. The new models include: IP Series: this exciting new hardware development includes advanced features such as capacitive touch with palm rejection and is better optimized for security in the modern workspace. With an optional 4K modular camera, Linux-based operating system and object recognition, […]

Newline to Debut Three New Models of Interactive Touch Displays at InfoComm 2019

Renkus-Heinz Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

Marking their 40th anniversary, Renkus-Heinz will debut several of this year’s hottest new products at the InfoComm show as temperatures reach into the 90s in sunny Orlando. Led by new company president Matthew Czyzewski and Chief Technology Officer Ralph Heinz, the legendary loudspeaker manufacturer will exhibit at Booth 6643, with product demonstrations in Demo Room […]

Renkus-Heinz Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

AudioControl Will Show Studio Six Digital Audio Test and Measurement Solutions at InfoComm 2019

AudioControl will be exhibiting with Studio Six Digital at InfoComm. AudioControl acquired interest in Studio Six Digital in 2018 and is excited to showcase these industry-leading audio test and measurement tools alongside new AudioControl products in booth 5160. AudioControl is the exclusive distributor of Studio Six products in the United States and over 20 countries […]

AudioControl Will Show Studio Six Digital Audio Test and Measurement Solutions at InfoComm 2019

Tripleplay Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

Tripleplay is exhibiting once again at InfoComm in Orlando to demonstrate a variety of new features for its enterprise IPTV, video streaming and digital signage platform. InfoComm is the largest AV event in North America and Tripleplay is excited to be a part of it. With Caveman 2.0 software platform having just been released, Tripleplay […]

Tripleplay Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

LynTec Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

LynTec announced it will showcase the latest additions to its extensive and robust power control range in booth 4154 at InfoComm 2019. The company will display new Xtend Power Control (XPC) Series and the NPAC Series, which bring the features found in its full line of patented RPC Control Series also being shown at the […]

LynTec Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

BlackWire Designs Shows Rachio Module for URC Total Control

BlackWire Designs today announced the availability of its new module for the integration of Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controllers into URC’s Total Control 2.0 whole-house automation system. With this latest module, BlackWire Designs becomes the only distributor to support the integration of Rachio controllers into both the Control4 and URC platforms. Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controllers make […]

BlackWire Designs Shows Rachio Module for URC Total Control

AV Stumpfl Expands U.S. Footprint

In 2018, the family owned AV Stumpfl GmbH has established its first official subsidiary in the U.S. with direct ties to the Austrian parent company. From their headquarters in Atlanta, Ga., the AV Stumpfl Inc. team offers its U.S. customers direct support, repairs and sales consultation services. AV Stumpfl Inc. permanently stocks a large quantity […]

AV Stumpfl Expands U.S. Footprint

Matrox Aggregator Mode Allows One Receiver to Display Three Streams at One Time

Matrox Graphics today debuted something called Aggregator Mode, a control feature for the Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM extenders that allows an Extio 3 receiver unit to aggregate multiple video streams coming from different Extio 3 transmitter units. Multiple computer desktops can then be viewed and controlled simultaneously from an Extio 3 receiver unit — […]

Matrox Aggregator Mode Allows One Receiver to Display Three Streams at One Time

A Partnership Between Access Networks and Domotz Brings Live Monitoring of Home Networks

Access Networks announced a partnership with Domotz that will integrate the Core custom system integrated with the Domotz solution for remote network monitoring and management. The collaboration enables both companies to learn from each other and enhance their product offerings to better meet the needs of today’s luxury smart homes. This is a strong statement […]

A Partnership Between Access Networks and Domotz Brings Live Monitoring of Home Networks

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Camera Debuts

The new Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera features completely redesigned electronics and a new Super 35mm 4.6K HDR image sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range that can shoot up to 300 frames per second. Images are recorded using Blackmagic RAW, so you can choose compression levels up to 12:1 and […]

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 Camera Debuts

Premier Mounts to Host InfoComm 2019 Young AV Professionals Reception

Premier Mounts is sponsoring the Young AV Professionals Reception at InfoComm 2019, teaming up with AVIXA to host this fun reception and to recognize the young AV talent of the future. The Young AV Professionals Reception will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., on Thurs., June 13th from 4:00 p.m. […]

Premier Mounts to Host InfoComm 2019 Young AV Professionals Reception

AudioControl Amplifiers and Room Tuning to Debut at InfoComm 2019

AudioControl will be highlighting three new product categories designed for commercial A/V integrators during the upcoming InfoComm 2019 (Booth 5160). AudioControl’s lineup of three 70-volt amplifiers offer performance, build quality and features unavailable on competitive solutions. The company’s brand new Avalon G4 is the most versatile 4/3/2 channel configurable amplifier on the market, ideal for […]

AudioControl Amplifiers and Room Tuning to Debut at InfoComm 2019

Riedel Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

At InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, Fla., Riedel Communications will showcase its latest innovations for communications and real-time signal distribution for a broad range of audiovisual applications, including live performance and broadcast. Riedel solutions — including the MediorNet decentralized network, Artist digital matrix intercom system, and Bolero wireless intercom — are used worldwide to handle events […]

Riedel Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

Salamander Aims at Huddle Rooms with Unifi Huddle Tables

Salamander Designs today announced the Unifi Huddle and Unifi Huddle Lite state-of-the-art furniture systems. Available in a selection of tabletop and cabinet materials and finishes, both designs are modular, easy to deploy and exemplify the highest quality design standards available in the industry today. The self-contained design means a uniquely simple installation. Unifi Huddle requires […]

Salamander Aims at Huddle Rooms with Unifi Huddle Tables

TIDE Conference at InfoComm 2019 to Include iLuminate’s Miral Kotb

Miral Kotb, founder of entertainment technology company iLuminate, will offer the afternoon keynote at AVIXA’s TIDE Conference in Orlando, Fla., on June 11. Kotb will share how her personal journey as a software developer and dancer led her to create iLuminate, which combines dance, technology and light to deliver a unique audience experience. Now in […]

TIDE Conference at InfoComm 2019 to Include iLuminate’s Miral Kotb

Da-Lite Debuts Parallax Stratos

The new Parallax Stratos 1.0 delivers the freedom to install seamless ALR screens up to 16 feet in height, Parallax Stratos is available in a wide array of core Da-Lite tensioned electric and fixed frame options. This contrast-based ALR surface rejects up to 80 percent of ambient light with 1.0 gain for standard throw projectors […]

Da-Lite Debuts Parallax Stratos

All-New Parallax ALR Screens Will Debut from Da-Lite

Da-Lite says they are redefining their Parallax portfolio of Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) screen surfaces. Parallax 0.8, Parallax 2.3 and Parallax UST 0.45 are now part of the Parallax Pure family. Parallax Pure is a line of True Optical ALR surfaces. True Optical ALR surfaces are specifically designed to reject high levels of ambient light […]

All-New Parallax ALR Screens Will Debut from Da-Lite

HoverCam Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

HoverCam will demonstrate its digital learning solutions at InfoComm 2019, June 12-14 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. At Booth 3064, the company will showcase the latest additions to its award-winning Pilot series of digital teaching stations as well as the most recent innovation in its family of document cameras, the wireless […]

HoverCam Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

Draper Brings Silent Partner to InfoComm2019

Today’s digital projectors can put out a lot of heat, and cooling fan noise can be a big distraction — especially with shorter throw distances putting the projector closer to the audience. With Draper’s new Silent Partner, projector heat and noise are no longer a problem. The Silent Partner is a projector enclosure designed to […]

Draper Brings Silent Partner to InfoComm2019

Visionary Solutions Will Launch Sentinel Software at InfoComm 2019

At this year’s InfoComm, Visionary Solutions (Booth 3914) will debut their PacketAV Sentinel software. PacketAV Sentinel allows network-based AV monitoring with real-time alerting. With a user-friendly, single-screen GUI, Sentinel provides network AV endpoint visibility and immediately indicates faults, identifying failing endpoints by name. Its flexible, customizable, real-time alerts (via email, SMS and SNMP) can be […]

Visionary Solutions Will Launch Sentinel Software at InfoComm 2019

Barco and Vogel’s Partner to Release Curved Mounting Solution for UniSee

Barco and mount specialist Vogel’s today announced a curved mounting solution for the Barco UniSee. While upholding the still-expected benefits of the Unisee: perfect alignment, easy servicing and no damage risk, it is now possible to set up and service the bezel-less LCD video wall in a curved way. The mounting system allows a concave […]

Barco and Vogel’s Partner to Release Curved Mounting Solution for UniSee

Extron Ships Quantum IN SMD 100 Multi-Stream H.264 Decoder Card

Extron has announced the availability of the new Quantum IN SMD 100 multi-channel H.264 decoder card for the Quantum Ultra videowall processor. It decodes up to four 1080p/60, eight 1080p/30 or 16 SD resolution streams from IP cameras, Extron streaming media encoders and other H.264 encoders. It’s compatible with H.264, MPEG-2 and Motion JPEG streams […]

Extron Ships Quantum IN SMD 100 Multi-Stream H.264 Decoder Card

IHSE Details InfoComm Plans

IHSE sent rAVe a list of the products the company will highlight at InfoComm: Draco vario 2×1 HDMI KVM: IHSE’s Draco vario 2×1 HDMI KVM switch is a compact two-port KVM switching solution that enables extended-distance connections between computer sources and user stations. Addressing market demand for increased security when connecting multiple computers in a […]

IHSE Details InfoComm Plans

VuWall Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

VuWall will display its new CoScape multidisplay collaboration and presentation system and the next generation of the industry-trusted TRx 2.0 AV network management solution, in addition to a live demonstration of the complete family of interoperable solutions available within the VuWall ecosystem, in booth 2281 at InfoComm 2019. “This year marks our 10-year anniversary of […]

VuWall Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

Extron Upgrades LinkLicense for Extron HC 400 Series Meeting Space Collaboration Systems

Extron just announced the availability of the new LinkLicense User Interface Upgrade for Extron HC 400 Series Meeting Space Collaboration Systems. This optional upgrade enables the use of mobile devices such as a tablet to control the system. It gives integrators the freedom to choose control interfaces based on the customer’s specific needs and offers […]

Extron Upgrades LinkLicense for Extron HC 400 Series Meeting Space Collaboration Systems

Pliant’s CrewCom Update Will Debut at InfoComm

At InfoComm 2019 in booth 5447, Pliant Technologies will be showcasing the latest firmware update for its CrewCom wireless intercom system along with its SmartBoom series of headsets. The newly released CrewCom firmware update includes numerous system improvements as well as the incorporation of new Oceania 900MHz models. SmartBoom LITE Headset (PHS-SB11L) features an improved […]

Pliant’s CrewCom Update Will Debut at InfoComm

Did You Know VESA DisplayHDR Standards Exist for LCD and OLED Displays

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) says 60 display products across 13 display OEMs have been released to market that have achieved DisplayHDR certification, with more expected to be introduced in the coming months. First introduced in December 2017, DisplayHDR is the display industry’s first fully open standard specifying high dynamic range (HDR) quality for […]

Did You Know VESA DisplayHDR Standards Exist for LCD and OLED Displays

CEDIA Opens Registration for Awards & Leadership Conference

Registration has opened for CEDIA’s new Awards and Leadership Conference. The conference, designed for executive leadership, will offer attendees a full day of education sessions followed by the CEDIA Awards Celebration. “We really wanted to think outside the box for this event and find session topics and speakers that would appeal to a wide range […]

CEDIA Opens Registration for Awards & Leadership Conference

Matrox Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

At InfoComm 2019 (booth 3055), Matrox will be showcasing its complete range of IP-based products including quad 4K enterprise encoders, remote recorder appliances, 4K capture/encode/decode and multiviewer cards, 4K IP KVM extenders, lecture capture appliances and 4K/multi-HD webcasting encoders. Matrox will also be launching a major addition to its world-class portfolio, unveiling a revolutionary new […]

Matrox Details InfoComm 2019 Plans

InfoComm Will See Atlona and New Owner Panduit Co-Located

Atlona, now owned by Panduit, will focus on its AV-over-IP ecosystem at InfoComm 2019 in booth (3012). Products shown will include: Panduit Two-Post Rack System: This dual-column data rack offers a reliable foundation for mounting AV and data center equipment, and is ideal for installation in enterprise-wide IT distribution closets. Its modular design offers side […]

InfoComm Will See Atlona and New Owner Panduit Co-Located

LG Electronics Details 2019 Tech Tour Plans

LG Electronics USA Business Solutions is taking its show on the road — launching its 2019 LG TechTour, a six-city innovation roadshow where business-to-business customers will experience first-hand LG’s broad portfolio of digital signage displays, renewable energy systems, enterprise mobile solutions and more. Kicking off next week in Washington, D.C., the coast-to-coast 2019 LG TechTour […]

LG Electronics Details 2019 Tech Tour Plans