Sara Abrons

Sara Abrons

Sara Abrons is executive editor of rAVe [PUBS] and managing director of THE rAVe Agency. She is also a graduate of the School of Media and Journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Reach her at sara@ravepubs.com or on Twitter @SaraAbrons. Pronouns: she/her.

Brompton Technology Launches New Processors at ISE 2016

Brompton Technology will be launching its new Tessera S and T-Series LED video processors at ISE 2016 — Amsterdam, RAI from 9th-12th Feb 2016. Complementing the flagship M2 processor, the new DVI input S4 and T1 will add two new entry points to Brompton processing. The S-Series processing is value-driven and designed for large LED […]

Brompton Technology Launches New Processors at ISE 2016

Nureva Releases Span software 1.1

Nureva Inc. has announced a new release of its software for the Nureva Span systems. Span software 1.1, which customers receive automatically through the cloud, improves the collaboration experience in several key ways. A press-and-hold menu gives users access to tools anywhere on the 10′ or 20′ (3.1 meters or 6.1 meters) wide canvas. In […]

Nureva Releases Span software 1.1

PreSonos Launches StudioLive AVB Mix System

PreSonus unveiled its new StudioLive AVB Mix Systems, which combine one or two StudioLive RM-series rack mixers, a StudioLive CS18AIEthernet/AVB control surface, and integrated control, recording, and production software. Scalable, fully recallable, networked over AVB Ethernet, and tightly integrated with included software, the StudioLive AVB Mix Systems put your I/O in an onstage, rack-mount mixing […]

PreSonos Launches StudioLive AVB Mix System

ClearOne Given Patent for Audio Conferencing System in All-in-One Displays

This seems like it could be challenged by companies like Cisco, Polycom and Microsoft, but ClearOne’s latest patent (9,232,185) covers Audio Conferencing System for All-in-One Displays. On January 5, 2016, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued United States Patent number 9,232,185 entitled “Audio Conferencing System for All-in-One Displays.” The ‘185 patent describes a […]

ClearOne Given Patent for Audio Conferencing System in All-in-One Displays

ESPA Names Jeff Gardner as Executive Director

The Electronic Systems Professional Alliance (ESPA) has named Jeff Gardner as its first executive director. He takes this position after nine years on staff at CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association), directing both technical training and industry certification. “Due to the huge demand for technicians in the electronic systems industry, ESPA has been expanding […]

ESPA Names Jeff Gardner as Executive Director

Analog Way NeXtage 08 at ISE 2016

Analog Way’s NeXtage 08 is the company’s newest seamless switcher designed for live events. It includes eight inputs (four HDMI, six DVI-D and two DisplayPort — each with its own scaler) and two outputs (independent seamless mix layers for each). The switcher is capable of input resolutions up to 2560×1600, and outputs can be scaled […]

Analog Way NeXtage 08 at ISE 2016

Origin Acoustics Launches 4.1 In-Ceiling Multi-Finish Speaker System

Origin Acoustics today announced the Director Multi-Finish 4.1 Speaker System, including four D38 in-ceiling recessed satellite speakers and one ICSUB6 in-ceiling subwoofer. The new Director Multi-finish 4.1 In-ceiling Speaker System is a turnkey solution for both designers and integration dealers. The D38, in-ceiling recessed lighting sized speakers were designed and finely tuned to perform in […]

Origin Acoustics Launches 4.1 In-Ceiling Multi-Finish Speaker System

Digital Projection Debuts 13K DarkChip Projector at ISE

Digital Projection added to its 3-chip DarkChip DLP-based HIGHlite Laser large venue projector range at ISE with the new HIGHlite Laser II (13,000 ANSI lumens). Digital Projection says that their video processing is improved and the refresh-rate is now 120Hz for the DisplayPort input and 120Hz or 60Hz for HDMI. The 2,000:1 contrast ratio projector […]

Digital Projection Debuts 13K DarkChip Projector at ISE

AcoustaScape Landscape Audio by Origin Acoustics

Origin Acoustics just announced their new outdoor brand, AcoustaScape Landscape Audio. The first offering, the AS41 Hi-Fi Landscape Audio System in the series includes four Satellite Speakers and one In-Ground Subwoofer. The AcoustaScape AS41 System brings stunning surround sound to the backyard with four 4” camouflage enclosed satellite speakers and a bass-boosting 8” in-ground subwoofer, […]

AcoustaScape Landscape Audio by Origin Acoustics

Renkus-Heinz ICONYX Gen5 Now Offering Dante Connectivity

Renkus-Heinz announced a new version of their Iconyx Gen5 Series integrating Dante, the media networking technology from Audinate. All Gen5 Series models including Iconyx and IC Live (ICL-F-RN) will be available with Dante control. The Brooklyn-based Dante implementation features dual RJ45 connections for fully redundant operation, and a single cable carries both Dante and RHAON […]

Renkus-Heinz ICONYX Gen5 Now Offering Dante Connectivity

Revolabs Details ISE 2016 Plans and Launches

Revolabs will demonstrate the entire FLX UC family of IP and USB conference phones at ISE next month. The Revolabs FLX UC is designed for high-quality audio for virtual meetings originating from offices, huddle rooms, and medium to large conference rooms. The company’s FLX UC 500, UC 1000, and UC 1500 conference phones — all […]

Revolabs Details ISE 2016 Plans and Launches

Origin Acoustics Now Shipping Audiphile Performance Speakers

Origin Acoustics says that its new audiophile home theater in-wall series, The Theater Collection (THTR66 and THTR68), is now shipping. The Theater Collection uses larger woofers and mid-range drivers than any design we have engineered before. Quad six and a half inch drivers partner with our patented DPSD 1″ tweeter to deliver the accuracy and […]

Origin Acoustics Now Shipping Audiphile Performance Speakers

Digital Signage Expo 2016 Seminar to Present “DIY Digital Signage” for Schools

Digital Signage Expo (DSE) announced today that its 24-part Digital Signage Seminar Program at DSE 2016 designed specifically for End Users, or anyone who develops and manages content for a digital communications network, will include an hour-long session titled, “DIY Digital Signage for Higher Ed.” Tom Ryan, director of information technology, and Timothy DiVito, associate […]

Digital Signage Expo 2016 Seminar to Present “DIY Digital Signage” for Schools

Pioneer’s XPRS Series of Active, Wooden Enclosure Speakers Feature Powersoft Class D Amps

Pioneer Pro Audio’s new XPRS Series of high-powered active speakers that integrate Powersoft amplifiers. The XPRS Series comprises the XPRS15 and XPRS12 — both two-way full-range speakers, and the XPRS215S dual 15-inch subwoofer. All three enclosures feature 15mm birch plywood construction for a dynamic sound. The XPRS15/12 has a 15/12-inch ferrite LF driver, a 1.75-inch […]

Pioneer’s XPRS Series of Active, Wooden Enclosure Speakers Feature Powersoft Class D Amps

Videotel Intros New HD2700 D Industrial Looping DVD Player

Videotel Digital announced the release of their newest looping industrial dvd player, the HD2700 D. It’s a DVD player that’s used with Videotel’s IPM, IPH and interactive module options to enhance content. Allowing the user to uniquely trigger content with LED push buttons, motion, proximity and weight sensors. Now informative marketing or educational messages can […]

Videotel Intros New HD2700 D Industrial Looping DVD Player

Navori Labs Enhances User Experience for QL Digital Signage Engine

Navori Labs is emphasizing an improved user experience for its QL Digital Signage Engine customers worldwide. At ISE 2016 (February 9-12, Amsterdam, Stand 8.N225) and Digital Signage Expo (March 16-17, Las Vegas, Stand 2218), Navori Labs will unveil a new user interface and server platform to enhance ease of use across every stage of the […]

Navori Labs Enhances User Experience for QL Digital Signage Engine

New Compact and Quiet Christie Q Series Debuts

Christie has a new set of 1-chip DLP projectors with the new Christie DWU1052-Q and Christie DHD1052-Q, both featuring improved warping and blending. Aimed at applications including concerts, live theater, lecture halls, conventions, hotels, public spaces and other venues where bright and precise imagery is key, end users will experience the benefits of the improved […]

New Compact and Quiet Christie Q Series Debuts

Legrand Introduces Evolution Series 10-Inch Poke-Thru Connector Management

Legrand today introduced its newest addition to the Wiremold product line: the Evolution Series 10-inch poke-thru device. Designed with a durable cover assembly, the device offers eight individual gangs of communication, A/V, and power capacity, and eliminates the need for junction boxes because of industry-first internally wired connections. Users can mix and match devices, ports […]

Legrand Introduces Evolution Series 10-Inch Poke-Thru Connector Management

CEDIA Names Ron Fleming Vice President, Business Development

CEDIA is pleased to announce that Ron Fleming has been promoted to  the position of vice president of business development. In this role Ron will be responsible for taking the successful programs and initiatives he cultivated as the senior director of sales and new business development and scaling them for the global market. “I’ve made […]

CEDIA Names Ron Fleming Vice President, Business Development

Extron Shipping 4K HDMI Matrix Switchers in Three New Sizes

Extron is shipping its DXP 88 HD 4K, DXP 84 HD 4K, and DXP 44 HD 4K, the latest models in the DXP HD 4K Series of HDMI matrix switchers. These 4K, fixed I/O matrix switchers are HDCP compliant, and support data rates to 10.2 Gbps, Deep Color up to 12‑bit, 3D, and HD lossless […]

Extron Shipping 4K HDMI Matrix Switchers in Three New Sizes

Remotely Monitor and Support Control4 Systems With Greenlight

Greenlight Control is now offering Control4 integration with Greenlight — a cloud-based service that allows integrators to remotely monitor and support their clients AV control systems from anywhere in the world. The Control4 driver, developed by Australia-based software solutions provider My Device, enables dealers to easily add Greenlight to any Control4 project. Dealers with Greenlight-enabled […]

Remotely Monitor and Support Control4 Systems With Greenlight

PresTop to Launch Smart-II Touch Table at ISE 2016

At ISE 2016, PresTop will introduce its newest touch table, the PT-GT-955-PCAP-Smart-II. Powered by the Omnitapps multi-touch software from Omnivision, the Smart-II is a fully electric height- and tilt-adjustable table with a flat, bezel-free, glass-fronted touch display suitable for unattended public use. Smart-II leverages the most advanced PCAP touch technology to provide the optimum tablet-like […]

PresTop to Launch Smart-II Touch Table at ISE 2016

Scala Intros New Player for Use With Chromebox, Joins Google for Work Partner Program

Scala announced it is introducing a powerful high definition playback solution capable of supporting reliable and stable 24/7 display, Scala Enterprise Player for Chromebox. Scala’s digital signage solutions drive more than 500,000 screens worldwide, connecting networks of digital devices to deliver engaging audience experiences. To power these solutions, the new player runs on Google Chrome […]

Scala Intros New Player for Use With Chromebox, Joins Google for Work Partner Program

Capital Summit Returns to ISE

The The Second Annual ISE Capital Summit for 2016 will bring together AV/IT industry entrepreneurs and executives with financial professionals and business experts from the world of investments, mergers, and acquisitions. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. The event will include a discussion (co-moderated by John Bowen of MediaBridge Capital Advisors and John Stiernberg […]

Capital Summit Returns to ISE

DPA Microphones Adds New Mount Line to d:vote Instrument Microphones

DPA Microphones continues to expand its line of d:vote Instrument Microphones with the addition of three mount options — a Clamp Mount with an especially strong grip that allows it to anchor to every instrument possible, a Microphone Stand Mount and an Accordion Clip. The d:vote line allows one microphone to be utilized across various […]

DPA Microphones Adds New Mount Line to d:vote Instrument Microphones

CEDIA Opens 2016 Awards Program and Announces Global Awards Competition

CEDIA is now accepting entries for our 2016 CEDIA Awards competition from member home technology professional companies and manufacturers. This year’s manufacturer awards categories include best new product and product hall of fame. Home technology professional awards categories include: home theater, media room, integrated home, marine and aircraft, innovative solution, special project, media room under […]

CEDIA Opens 2016 Awards Program and Announces Global Awards Competition

Altinex Debuts TNP358 Tilt ‘N Plug Interconnect Box

Altinex has a new TNP358 Tilt ‘N Plug interconnect box that is designed for mounting into tables, podiums or other furniture as part of a presentation system. The TNP358 is available in both black or brushed aluminum finishes and includes dual AC power sockets, two charging USB ports, plus HDMI and audio connectors. To patch […]

Altinex Debuts TNP358 Tilt ‘N Plug Interconnect Box

Become Professionally Certified in Digital Signage at DSE2016 – All Four Certifications to be Presented Live

Digital Signage Experts Group (DSEG), the creators of the professionally recognized certifications for audio visual and signage professionals as well as others serving or invested in the digital signage industry, today announced that all four of DSEG’s digital signage industry certifications will be available for the first time to be presented live at DSE 2016. […]

Become Professionally Certified in Digital Signage at DSE2016 – All Four Certifications to be Presented Live

One Systems to Debut Hybrid Speakers at ISE

The One Systems Hybrid loudspeaker series is making its debut at ISE. The series has effectively merged the company’s direct-weather loudspeakers with One Systems’ marine-grade features. The new line of direct weather loudspeakers features 304-grade stainless steel covered in a new poly coating that prevents against corrosion like marine-grade stainless. This translates into products capable […]

One Systems to Debut Hybrid Speakers at ISE

Mitsubishi to Debut New 120 Series Cubes and New Narrow Bezel LCD at ISE

The next generation of Mitsubishi Electric’s 120 Series DLP rear projection cubes will debut at next month’s ISE. The VS-WE120U DLP cube projection engine, due to be available mid-2016, is the next-generation engine for Mitsubishi’s 120 Series system. The new WUXGA/1080p projector combines the WE optical system from Mitsubishi’s Seventy Series and its 120 Series […]

Mitsubishi to Debut New 120 Series Cubes and New Narrow Bezel LCD at ISE

Business Training, New Technology Highlight InfoComm’s ISE Education Program

InfoComm International, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, has enhanced its education programme for ISE 2016 to offer more valuable training than ever before. InfoComm’s offerings will feature sessions in three different formats to suit all interests: InfoComm Conferences, MasterClass sessions and FlashTracks. ISE attendees should sign up now to reserve their spot for in-demand courses […]

Business Training, New Technology Highlight InfoComm’s ISE Education Program

Projecta’s Parallax Screen Blocks Ambient Light, Will Be Shown at ISE 2016

Projecta’s Parallax is a projection technology that features an optical lens system that rejects light, rather than only diffusing light. Parallax is made up of multiple micro-layers to achieve its light blocking properties and superior viewing angles. Each micro-layer has a function in creating the brightly lit display. Layers that are black boost contrast and […]

Projecta’s Parallax Screen Blocks Ambient Light, Will Be Shown at ISE 2016