Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Michael is a project manager at rAVe [PUBS]. You can reach him at michael@ravepubs.com.

Renkus-Heinz Appoints GP Marketing

Orange County, CA – March 2015… Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of GP Marketing as the company’s new representatives for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Based in Redmond, WA, GP Marketing was founded by industry veteran Gary Ponto, and specializes in the Professional Audio and Video, and Security and Data Communications sectors. The firm will […]

Renkus-Heinz Appoints GP Marketing

BenQ Streamlines Professional Installations With New SU917 Projector

COSTA MESA, Calif. — March 12, 2015 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned digital lifestyle solutions provider, today introduced its new SU917 Colorific™ projector. Created to streamline the setup process for large venues, the 5,000 lumen device couples incredibly high brightness with easy calibration tools such as a 1.5x zoom lens, vertical lens shift, corner fit correction, […]

BenQ Streamlines Professional Installations With New SU917 Projector

Thomson Video Networks at the 2015 NAB Show

For the first time at the 2015 NAB Show, Thomson Video Networks will present Behind Every Screen®, the company’s approach for an all-encompassing video delivery infrastructure that mixes on-premises and cloud-based resources to support broadcast and OTT streaming of SD, HD, and Ultra HD (UHD) content on every screen. Designed for traditional broadcasters, new media […]

Thomson Video Networks at the 2015 NAB Show

ihiji Appoints Steve Muccini, Formerly of Dell and Insight, as Director of Marketing

AUSTIN, TX – (March 12, 2015) – ihiji, The Austin, Texas based global leader in remote network management solutions, brings technology veteran, Steve Muccini onboard as Director of Marketing. For over 20 years, Muccini has been involved in driving strategy and marketing initiatives for technology-based B2B companies ranging from early stage startups such as Bestfit Mobile and Digby to […]

ihiji Appoints Steve Muccini, Formerly of Dell and Insight, as Director of Marketing

LOUD Technologies Announces Two New Sales Directors

Woodinville, WA – March 2015… LOUD Technologies has announced the appointment of Sean Humphries to the position of Sales Director, APAC Region, and Craig Lewis to the position of Sales Director, US National Accounts. Lewis comes to LOUD after more than a decade with Music Group, where he held a number of sales and support positions. […]

LOUD Technologies Announces Two New Sales Directors

Vaddio Launches the World’s First Enterprise Class USB 3.0 Camera with Simultaneous USB and IP Streaming

Vaddio, the manufacturer who brought you the world’s first professional quality HD, USB PTZ camera and EasyUSB peripherals, has now announced the RoboSHOT 12 USB camera – the world’s first enterprise-class, HD conferencing camera with simultaneous USB 3.0 and IP (H.264) streaming, complete with an HDMI video output. Fully equipped with USB 3.0, the RoboSHOT […]

Vaddio Launches the World’s First Enterprise Class USB 3.0 Camera with Simultaneous USB and IP Streaming

X2O Media Propels Lockheed Martin’s Velocity News Network to Win Top Honor at Digital Signage Expo

MONTREAL — March 12, 2015 — X2O Media, a Barco company, today announced that the Lockheed Martin Velocity News Network (VNN) driven by the X2O platform has been recognized with a Bronze DSE Apex Content Award in the Business, Industry & Government category. Mirroring a traditional news network model with broadcast-quality production values and images, Lockheed […]

X2O Media Propels Lockheed Martin’s Velocity News Network to Win Top Honor at Digital Signage Expo

Japan’s TOHO Cinema Installs Christie Vive Audio & Dolby Atmos

CYPRESS, Calif. – (March 12, 2015) – Christie®, a world leader in entertainment solutions, announced that TOHO Cinemas, a subsidiary of TOHO, Asia’s leading film, theater production and distribution company, is poised to launch a new revolution in cinema sound throughout Japan with the installation of Christie Vive Audio™ surround sound solutions, powered by Dolby Atmos® sound […]

Japan’s TOHO Cinema Installs Christie Vive Audio & Dolby Atmos

Christie & Partners Awarded Top Honors At Show

DSE/LAS VEGAS  – (March 12, 2015) –Christie® and its partners scored top honors in an array of DSE Apex Installation and Content Awards categories at the Annual DSE Awards on March 12 in Las Vegas. The awards recognize companies who “raise the bar for innovative digital display installations and creative content.” The impressive range of awards underscores […]

Christie & Partners Awarded Top Honors At Show

DPA Microphones Add To ‘The Experience’ In Lagos

Alleroed, Denmark. March 13th, 2015: One of the largest music events on the planet, and certainly the biggest in Africa, The Experience is an interdenominational gospel concert held in Lagos that attracts phenomenal crowds in the region of 700,000+. And this year DPA microphones were at its heart, showcasing both their percussion and House of […]

DPA Microphones Add To ‘The Experience’ In Lagos

DPA Microphones is In Sync with Natalie Merchant

NEW YORK, USA. MARCH 13th, 2015: Whether folk-rocker Natalie Merchant is on tour or in the studio, the musician’s long-time audio engineer, George Cowan, relies on DPA Microphones’ d:facto™ Vocal Microphone to provide the singer with the purest sound possible. Additionally, a combination of the company’s d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphones highlight the supporting live-string quartet, […]

DPA Microphones is In Sync with Natalie Merchant

AGT Upgrades Audio Visual Systems for Clarence Brown Conference Center

Kennesaw, Ga. (March 12, 2015) – Applied Global Technologies (AGT), a proven provider of managed and visual collaboration solutions, today announces it has completed an audio visual (A/V) upgrade for Clarence Brown Conference Center, an event venue located in Cartersville, Ga., which specializes in corporate meetings, trade shows, social events and educational training events. AGT […]

AGT Upgrades Audio Visual Systems for Clarence Brown Conference Center

AV Insider — Episode 42: AV Insider Rides Along With The cAValry Show, And Its #DoubleAwesome

Mark Coxon, Corey Moss and Chuck Espinoza of the cAValry Rides Show on rAVe RADIO speak to Johnny Mota about, well, the cAValry rides show. Johnny wanted to learn more about who these guys are who are taking the AV Internet by storm, and why they are “giving the AV industry a much needed shot […]

AV Insider — Episode 42: AV Insider Rides Along With The cAValry Show, And Its #DoubleAwesome

Riedel Expands Presence in Middle East With Appointment of Mohamed Hammad as Dubai Systems Consultant

WUPPERTAL, Germany — March 10, 2015 — To bring further technical expertise to its Middle East team, Riedel Communications has appointed Mohamed Hammad to serve as systems consultant for Dubai. In this new role, Hammad will help to define customer requirements, specify systems that meet those requirements, and aid in ensuring smooth installation and commissioning of […]

Riedel Expands Presence in Middle East With Appointment of Mohamed Hammad as Dubai Systems Consultant

Revolabs Now Shipping FLX UC 1000 VoIP Conference Phone Supporting IP and USB Connectivity

SUDBURY, Mass. — March 12, 2015 — Revolabs, the premier provider of audio solutions for unified communications (UC), enterprise collaboration, and professional audio applications, today announced that the company is now shipping its FLX™ UC 1000 IP and USB conference phone. Engineered to provide UC and collaboration settings with bridging capabilities between VoIP and UC desktop applications, […]

Revolabs Now Shipping FLX UC 1000 VoIP Conference Phone Supporting IP and USB Connectivity

FSR’s Digital Ribbon Cable Family Armors Up

Woodland Park, NJ (March 12, 2015) – FSR, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of products for the audio/video, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, continues to improve on its highly popular and award-winning Digital Ribbon (DR) cable family by adding multiple Aramid reinforcing cords to the cable assembly. The result is that the […]

FSR’s Digital Ribbon Cable Family Armors Up

Rants and rAVes — Episode 361: Vince Schuster Joins Panasonic as Director of Sales

Twenty-year industry veteran Vince Schuster has joined Panasonic’s Audio Visual Technology group as the director of sales. I caught up with Vince today at the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas and he explained his new role at Panasonic and what you, the integrator, can expect from Panasonic. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 361: Vince Schuster Joins Panasonic as Director of Sales

cAValry Rides – Episode 16: Help Us @BeerAndPie: You’re Our Only Hope

Mark Coxon — the man, the myth, the legend. He’s gone from missing to found to half-show host. While we believe that The cAValry Rides Show continues to revolutionize the radio podcast market, we are at the point where it’s time to open a casting call for new show hosts. However before we do that, […]

cAValry Rides – Episode 16: Help Us @BeerAndPie: You’re Our Only Hope

Rants and rAVes — Episode 360: Planar’s Steve Seminario Talks About New DirectLight LED Video Wall Series

Planar’s new DirectLight LED wall system comes in four pixel pitches and includes an integrated mounting system. Those are just two of the differentiators in this new product line. Listen to the podcast to learn about these new displays, which represent a totally new product line for Planar. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 360: Planar’s Steve Seminario Talks About New DirectLight LED Video Wall Series

Pexip Showcases New Features of Award-Winning Videoconferencing Platform at Enterprise Connect 2015

OSLO, Norway — March 11, 2015 — Pexip®, a leading innovator in scalable, distributed videoconferencing software, today announced that it will demonstrate the next version of the Infinity meeting platform at Enterprise Connect, which takes place from March 16–19, 2015 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida. The industry’s most comprehensive any-to-any meeting platform offers unparalleled scalability, interoperability, and flexibility […]

Pexip Showcases New Features of Award-Winning Videoconferencing Platform at Enterprise Connect 2015

Fulcrum Speakers Provide Controlled Audio at New Tim Hortons Field

Hamilton, Ontario – March 2015… When the Ontario region surrounding Toronto – often called the Golden Horseshoe – was named as host of the 2015 Pan American Games, the entire region began preparations. To host soccer games, a new facility, Tim Hortons Field, was erected in the city of Hamilton. The multi-purpose facility sits on […]

Fulcrum Speakers Provide Controlled Audio at  New Tim Hortons Field

Herman Announces Distribution Partnership with ATX Networks

MIAMI, FL., March 10 2015 – Herman (www.HermanProAV.com), a leading provider of AV products, procurement services and labor resources to systems integrators in the commercial AV and broadcast industries, has partnered with ATX Networks to provide integrated IPTV digital video solutions for private video networks. ATX Networks’ UCrypt gateways, VersAtivePro transcoders, DigiVu/DigiVu II encoders, and […]

Herman Announces Distribution Partnership with ATX Networks

Sonnet Expands Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis Product Line, Adds New Single-Slot Model

IRVINE, Calif. — March 11, 2015 — Sonnet today announced the Echo™ Express SE I, the latest addition to the award-winning Echo Express line of Thunderbolt™ 2-to-PCIe® expansion systems. Like the other members of the Echo Express family, the SE I enables the use of a wide variety of high-performance PCI Express® (PCIe) cards — originally designed for use in desktop […]

Sonnet Expands Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis Product Line, Adds New Single-Slot Model

On Controls Adds CentraLite to Partners in Control Cooperative Program

Detroit, MI March 11, 2015 – On Controls (www.oncontrols.com), a leader in cloud-based smart home and commercial control solutions for professional installers, has announced today the addition of CentraLite to their Partners in Controlcooperative program. The Partners in Control program has been created to achieve seamless compatibility between the On Controls platform and a vast array of connected device manufacturers from related […]

On Controls Adds CentraLite to Partners in Control Cooperative Program

Stop by the Black Box Booth #1837 at this year’s DSE Conference

Black Box will be attending the Digital Signage Expo show this week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This marks the company’s fifth year exhibiting at the show. This year we are pleased to demonstrate our latest 4K Digital Signage solutions including: The VideoPlex4 Video Wall Controller, a video wall controller which enables the user to […]

Stop by the Black Box Booth #1837 at this year’s DSE Conference

Panasonic Unveils All-In-One LFE8 Display at DSE 2015

Las Vegas, March 11, 2015 – Today at Digital Signage Expo 2015, Panasonic, a leader in delivering AV technology solutions for government, enterprise, education, hospitality and SMB markets, announced the launch of the new LFE8U LCD display series. The Panasonic booth (1519) will also feature cutting-edge AV Technology Solutions, including 4K professional displays, projection mapping, video walls, and state-of-the-art projectors. “Many […]

Panasonic Unveils All-In-One LFE8 Display at DSE 2015

Mersive Launches the Solstice Pod and Announces New Solstice Pricing

March 10, 2015 – DENVER – Mersive, a leading provider of software-based collaboration solutions, today announced the newest addition to its product line, the Solstice Pod, a turnkey wireless media streaming solution for improved collaboration in meeting rooms and classrooms. By combining Solstice software with a cost-effective, high-performance hardware platform, the turnkey solution can be […]

Mersive Launches the Solstice Pod  and Announces New Solstice Pricing

LG Electronics’ ‘webOS for Signage’ Platform Enhances 2015 Commercial Display Solutions

LAS VEGAS, March 11, 2015  — The commercial version of LG Electronics’ popular webOS smart TV platform –expanding into more digital signage displays in 2015 – offers a convenient new option for content providers and business owners using LG’s Smart Platform Signage solutions. Optimized for commercial applications, LG’s “webOS for Signage” is an all-in-one hardware […]

LG Electronics’ ‘webOS for Signage’ Platform Enhances 2015 Commercial Display Solutions

Mackie Updates My Fader App for Pocketable Control Over DL Series Digital Mixers

WOODINVILE, WA, USA – March 10, 2015… Mackie today announces a major update to the My Fader control app, which delivers powerful, pocketable control over Mackie DL32R, DL1608 and DL806 digital mixers. Designed for iPhone® and iPod touch®, My Fader v3.0 is ideal for on-stage performers controlling their own monitors or engineers who need quick […]

Mackie Updates My Fader App for Pocketable Control Over DL Series Digital Mixers

Catalyst AV Appoints AHA Distributing for Southeast; AHA to host 600+ dealer event w/ Jeremy Burkhardt as Keynote

Burlington, MA – March 10, 2015 – Nationwide specialty AV products distribution network Catalyst AV has filled its Southeastern territory slot with the appointment of AHA Distributing.  In doing so, AHA adds to its portfolio APC, Catalyst Wire & Cable, ClearView CCTV, Dropcam, EnGenius, IC Realtime, Nest, Rapid Mounts, TiVo and Vivitek.  These lines and […]

Catalyst AV Appoints AHA Distributing for Southeast; AHA to host 600+ dealer event w/ Jeremy Burkhardt as Keynote

HERMAN Integration Services Acquires Global Technology Integrators (GTI)

TAMPA, FL. – March 6, 2015 – Herman Integration Services (www.Herman-IS.com) provides experienced technical labor resources to professional AV systems integrators nationwide. Herman-IS continues to broaden their geographic footprint through acquisitions and market expansion. Most recently Herman Integration Services announced the acquisition of Global Technology Integrators (GTI) headquartered in Dallas, TX. GTI specializes in providing […]

HERMAN Integration Services Acquires Global Technology Integrators (GTI)

ViewSonic Demonstrates Smarter Ways to Connect with Digital Signage Solutions at 2015 Digital Signage Expo

LAS VEGAS, Digital Signage Expo, Booth 837 (March 11, 2015) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, showcases digital signage solutions at 2015 Digital Signage Expo, March 11-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ViewSonic® large format display products demonstrate smarter ways system integrators can deliver solutions across various commercial industries […]

ViewSonic Demonstrates Smarter Ways to Connect with Digital Signage Solutions at 2015 Digital Signage Expo