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.

PreSonus Intros HP2 Personal Headphone Amplifier

Designed for live events without compromising audio quality, the PreSonus HP2 stereo personal headphone amplifier is designed for driving wired in-ear monitors (IEMs), as well as headphones. Portable and compact, it offers two XLR line-level inputs and one stereo 1/8-inch headphone output with volume control. Operation can be switched between stereo and mono, and a […]

PreSonus Intros HP2 Personal Headphone Amplifier

Extron Adds Three New Models to DTP CrossPoint 4K Scaling Matrix Switcher Series

Extron introduced this month three new models to the DTP CrossPoint 4K Series  —  the DTP CrossPoint 86 4K, DTP CrossPoint 84 4K and DTP CrossPoint 82 4K featuring 8×6, 8×4, and 8×2 matrix configurations, respectively. Extron says the DTP CrossPoint 4K Series are designed, technologically, so that they can be used to design and […]

Extron Adds Three New Models to DTP CrossPoint 4K Scaling Matrix Switcher Series

PreSonus’ Eris E44 and E66 MTM Monitors Provide Ultra-Wide Imaging

PreSonus’ new Eris E44 and E66 two-way active MTM studio monitors claim to deliver an expanded frequency range and the widest stereo field in their class, due to their nested Midwoofer-Tweeter-Midwoofer (MTM, also known as “D’Appolito”) design. The result is a more consistent listening experience on- and off-axis. The E44 and E66 nested MTM configuration […]

PreSonus’ Eris E44 and E66 MTM Monitors Provide Ultra-Wide Imaging

DSE APEX Awards Open for Entry

Originally designed to recognize and honor achievement in the installation of digital displays and interactive technology and the creation of compelling viewer content, the DSE APEX Awards have honored hundreds of companies for their innovation throughout the years. Digital signage installations and the content they display go hand-in-hand and the lines between the two are […]

DSE APEX Awards Open for Entry

InFocus Releases Interactive JTouch Whiteboard and Touch Display to Simplify Group Work

InFocus Corporation just unveiled a 65” version of the JTouch Whiteboard (INF6501w) interactive touchscreen display. The 65-inch, 1080p-resolution, multi-point touchscreen INF6501w lets users display and control their Windows, Mac and Chromebook devices, allowing teachers and presenters to show and edit files from the display rather than behind their computers. It has a built-in interactive whiteboard […]

InFocus Releases Interactive JTouch Whiteboard and Touch Display to Simplify Group Work

Christie Improves M Series Line

The new Christie M Series line of upgraded 3DLP projectors include enhanced performance, portrait display capabilities and a 500-hour increase in the 450W lamp. Building on seven years of experience, the updated Christie M Series models can project on flat or curved screens in rental staging applications as well as large auditoriums, board and conference […]

Christie Improves M Series Line

Clear-Com Debuts HelixNet 3.0

Clear-Com just launched HelixNet Version 3.0, a free software-only update to the HelixNet digital network partyline platform. The company says the new version unlocks the HelixNet system in response to the growing need for more communication channels to support live performances and live productions. With this new update, the HelixNet multiplies its basic channel count […]

Clear-Com Debuts HelixNet 3.0

Audio-Technica Offers New Accessories for System 10 Camera-Mount Wireless System

Audio-Technica offers two new accessories for its System 10 Camera-Mount Digital Wireless System: the AT8691 Camera Shoe Dual Mount and the AT8350 3.5 mm to XLR Output Cable. The AT8691 Camera Shoe Dual Mount makes it easy to mount two ATW-R1700 System 10 digital wireless receivers to a camera’s hot shoe, or to a tripod […]

Audio-Technica Offers New Accessories for System 10 Camera-Mount Wireless System

GLP’s Scenex Lighting Launch New All in One Pixel LED Tape Driver Solutions

Scenex Lighting from GLP US has launched two new combined driver/PSU solutions for controlling the wide variety of LED pixel tape on the market. The PP4 and PP16 boxes are all in one solutions for controlling LED pixel tape and pixel strings. The PP4 LED driver box features a rugged low profile 1U case with […]

GLP’s Scenex Lighting Launch New All in One Pixel LED Tape Driver Solutions

Biamp Systems’ Tesira 2.4 and HD-1 Hardware Dialer Ship

Biamp Systems new Tesira 2.4 platform and HD-1 hardware dialer. Designed to meet the needs of today’s VoIP and POTS conferencing requirements, the solutions provide customers with innovations such as new Lync Enterprise Voice and Skype for Business integration capabilities, an intuitive physical dialing device, and a number of networking enhancements. Supporting Lync Enterprise Voice […]

Biamp Systems’ Tesira 2.4 and HD-1 Hardware Dialer Ship

NEUTRIK Debuts 10-Pin XLR Connector

Neutrik’s latest multi-pin product line for transmitting both data and power:  the 10-pin XLR line. Fitting in the same form factor as other XLR connectors, Neutrik’s 10-pin XLR is perfect for transmitting four twisted pairs of data at Cat 5e performance plus up to 16A of power @ 50V using two large, dedicated power pins. […]

NEUTRIK Debuts 10-Pin XLR Connector

Jensen Transformers Announces Four New ISO-MAX Direct Boxes

Jensen Transformers has introduced four new direct boxes that target the live events and house of worship markets – the Concert-1 and Concert-2 for instruments and the Media-1 and Media-2 for laptops and other consumer audio sources. The Concert-1 and Concert-2 are direct boxes aimed at interfacing musical instruments such as acoustic guitar, bass and […]

Jensen Transformers Announces Four New ISO-MAX Direct Boxes

HARMAN’s JBL Professional Introduces JBL EON618S Powered Subwoofer with Array of Aesthetic, Ergonomic and Functional Enhancements

HARMAN’s JBL Professional today introduced the JBL EON618S, an 18-inch, 1000-watt powered subwoofer that is durable, supports true low-frequency extension and can be controlled wirelessly. The JBL EON618S is designed for portability and ease of use. JBL Professional designed the subwoofer to be simultaneously lightweight and rugged, visually compatible with nearly any setting and, perhaps […]

HARMAN’s JBL Professional Introduces JBL EON618S Powered Subwoofer with Array of Aesthetic, Ergonomic and Functional Enhancements

New LynTec I/O-R Board Claims Simplified Control Setup and Operation

LynTec today announced the new Input/Output-Relay (I/O-R) board for the Remote Power Controller (RPC) platform. The I/O-R board expands RPC control options to include control for high-current contactors and UPS outlets, giving users more flexibility to connect and control complex systems on a single control platform, instead of using multiple control systems. This capability dramatically […]

New LynTec I/O-R Board Claims Simplified Control Setup and Operation

Acoustic Geometry Launches New Curve Diffusor V2

Acoustic Geometry just announced its new Curve Diffusor V2 as a part of the company’s line of natural-sounding, affordable acoustic products. Created by John Calder and Mark Stender of Acoustic Geometry, Version 2 of the Curve Diffusor features a more consistent-radius cylindrical design offering time-coherent diffusion from low-mid to very high frequencies, and a unique […]

Acoustic Geometry Launches New Curve Diffusor V2

Primacoustic Paintables Now Available in Room Kit Combinations

Primacoustic is making the Paintables version of its London 8 and London 10 room kits. These kits include everything you need to turn any room into a studio or home theater. Designed to address acoustical concerns that are common to all rooms, London kits help control primary reflections, flutter echo and excessive bass.  Panels are […]

Primacoustic Paintables Now Available in Room Kit Combinations

Clare Controls CLIQ.mini

Clare Controls latest control system is promoted as an affordable system that does lighting, door and garage locks, thermostats, CCTV cameras and entertainment control. The CLIQ.mini is a cloud-based  that receives power and connectivity via a single wire, and communicates wirelessly via Z-Wave and Wi-Fi, as well as wired via IP. By utilizing a single […]

Clare Controls CLIQ.mini

Artison Ships Industry’s Smallest Subwoofer

Artison is shipping its first freestanding subwoofer — the RCC Nano 1 — as of today. The Nano 1 subwoofer is $999 and the wireless transmitter is available for $99.  The RCC Nano 1 measures only 7.5” x 8” x 9” including feet and grilles and claims to produce 300-watts — the equivalent of an […]

Artison Ships Industry’s Smallest Subwoofer

Revolution Acoustics is Niche Audio

Revolution Acoustics was at CEDIA launching something they are calling the SSP6 Multiducer. I am not even sure how to explain it to you so I am going to recommend that you watch the demo — it has a lot of potential. You probably won’t believe what you are seeing/hearing in the demo, but I […]

Revolution Acoustics is Niche Audio

The Jason Wright (SlatePlan) Interview

SlatePlan is the best thing to come along for HomeAV dealers in a long time. This is a very cool and powerful design software package that allows you to make much more professional proposals for the homeowner. It’s all cloud-based — so you don’t have to load software on a server somewhere and you pay […]

The Jason Wright (SlatePlan) Interview

Lutron Electronics Introduces Larger, Battery-Powered Shading Solution With Sivoia QS Triathlon WIDR Roller Shades

Lutron Electronics today announced the Sivoia QS Triathlon WIDR roller shades. These large, battery-powered shades are designed to integrate with the RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS whole-home control systems. Sivoia QS Triathlon WIDR can also be used as a standalone solution, easily controlled using a remote or the Lutron mobile app. The new Triathlon WIDR […]

Lutron Electronics Introduces Larger, Battery-Powered Shading Solution With Sivoia QS Triathlon WIDR Roller Shades

Lutron Extends its Family of Keypads, Dimmers and Accessories

Lutron Electronics today announced several expansions to its lighting control systems. Palladium keypad: The design of the Palladiom keypad ties into the HomeWorks QS system, bringing total lighting control of the HomeWorks QS system. The Palladiom keypad is the first of its kind to feature buttons and faceplates made of the same material – plastic, glass or metal – for a coordinated aesthetic. […]

Lutron Extends its Family of Keypads, Dimmers and Accessories

Lutron Electronics Expands Ivalo Collection of Architectural LED Fixtures

Lutron Electronics has introduced new additions to its Ivalo Collection of high-end Architectural LED Fixtures. These new upgrades offer added custom options for high-end residential and architectural applications and Lutron is guaranteeing flicker-free 1 percent dimming. The Finiré 3″ LED Recessed Lighting has expanded its range of field changeable beam spreads from 15 degree narrow spot to 60 […]

Lutron Electronics Expands Ivalo Collection of Architectural LED Fixtures

Lutron Intros Cloud Connected Device for RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS Systems

Lutron Electronics today announced that its RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS systems will use the cloud-based Lutron Connect Bridge hardware and the new a Lutron Connect App. This will add features to any RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS home like AppleWatch notification, Geofencing, HomeGlance dashboard for mobile devices, support for Apple and Android Widgets, Nest and Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat support and free remote access to the […]

Lutron Intros Cloud Connected Device for RadioRA 2 and HomeWorks QS Systems

Nuvo Adds In-Wall Keypad Controller

Legrand has announced two new additions to its Nuvo Player Portfolio hybrid audio system here at CEDIA Expo. The new Nuvo P10 Keypad, a wall-mounted, Power-over-Ethernet keypad that delivers single-zone control of the audio’s volume, track, and source, makes the Player Portfolio the first wired/wireless system to offer an integrated keypad option. The company also announced new drivers for Crestron and Control4 that deliver seamless integration […]

Nuvo Adds In-Wall Keypad Controller

AtlasIED Launched Network-Controllable Mixer Amplifiers

AtlasIED just released the DPA Series network mixer amplifiers. The DPA Series provides four output channel amplifiers with three models delivering up to 600-watts per channels. Each model can be used in two-channel 70.7V, four-channel 4Ω, or 3-channel 70.7V and 4Ω configurations making them incredibly flexible for a variety of installation types. AtlasIED says that internal digital signal […]

AtlasIED Launched Network-Controllable Mixer Amplifiers

Basalte’s Eve Now Works with Newer iPads

Basalte’s Eve is a wall-mount that that works with the entire iPad or iPod Touch product line now — the company added the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 and 4 here at CEDIA this week. The frame secures it to the wall, turning it into a home control touchscreen. Being an on-wall solution, installation is […]

Basalte’s Eve Now Works with Newer iPads

LG Ships Super-Slim 55″ Monitor for Video Walls

LG Electronics is shipping its slim (claiming it’s the slimmest in the world) LCD monitor with a bezel to bezel design at less than 2 millimeters (about 1/6th of an inch). Dubbed the VH7B series, it’s designed to be used in video wall applications and includes software that allows flexible configurations (up to a 15×15 matrix […]

LG Ships Super-Slim 55″ Monitor for Video Walls

Control4 Now Streams Pandora, Deezer and TIDAL

Control4 Corporation today announced that Pandora, Deezer and TIDAL are now automatically available as part of Control4 HC-250 and HC-800 systems, without requiring additional streaming devices or software. With Control4’s latest software release, OS 2.8, Control4 natively integrates Pandora. Control4 also welcomed two more audio-streaming services to its lineup: Deezer, a worldwide digital music streaming service available in over 180 countries; […]

Control4 Now Streams Pandora, Deezer and TIDAL

CEDIA Announces 2015 Best New Product Award Winners

CEDIA has announced the winners of the 2015 Best New Product awards. This year’s honorees are: Digital Projection:  INSIGHT 4K Dual-LED D-Tools:  System Integrator 2015 (SI 2015) featuring Mobile Install DynaQuip Controls:  WaterCopPRO Integrated Future Automation:  HSE – Large Motorised Wall Mount IC Realtime:  C720 360-degree x 360-degree 4K Virtual PTZ Camera ihiji, Inc.: ServiceManager Kaleidescape, Inc.: […]

CEDIA Announces 2015 Best New Product Award Winners

New SeaChanger Prodigy Provides Color Mixing for White LED Fixtures

The new Prodigy color engine from SeaChanger is specifically engineered to provide color mixing for fixtures using a white LED light source. Prodigy gives users the same high color rendering and extensive palette achieved with traditional tungsten fixtures, while incorporating the energy efficiency of compatible LED technology. The new Prodigy also features a slimmer housing design and […]

New SeaChanger Prodigy Provides Color Mixing for White LED Fixtures

New Symmetry Series Brackets from Premier Offer 10 Degrees of Tilt at an Affordable Price

Premier Mounts is now shipping its affordable Symmetry Series Tilt Brackets, the SYM-DB-TB, which have up to 10° of continuous downward tilt, and can be configured with any Symmetry Series installation. The Symmetry Series line is a configurable solution that Premier says reduces installation time by over 40 percent compared to single display mounting solutions. It is designed for […]

New Symmetry Series Brackets from Premier Offer 10 Degrees of Tilt at an Affordable Price