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.

EIKI Debuts 12K Lumen EK-800U DLP Projector Capable of Projecting in Portrait Mode

Eiki International has just launched its new EK-800U single chip DLP projector specified at 12,000 ANSI Lumen brightness and a 5,000:1 (DA:ON) contrast ratio. The WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution EK-800U inputs include VGA, HDMI, HDBaseT and 3G HD-SDI. Integrated with powered zoom and focus as well as vertical and horizontal lens shift (V: +- 60%, H: […]

EIKI Debuts 12K Lumen EK-800U DLP Projector Capable of Projecting in Portrait Mode

Extron Ships Three New 4K Switchers for DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA

The Extron DTP T DSW 4K 233 and DTP T DSW 4K 333 are three-input switchers for sending DisplayPort, HDMI or analog video, audio and control over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T DSW 4K 233 extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), while the DTP T DSW 4K […]

Extron Ships Three New 4K Switchers for DisplayPort, HDMI, and VGA

Torus Power Launches TOT AVR Series Toroidal Isolation Transformers

Torus Power announced its new TOT AVR Series of toroidal isolation power transformers this month, with models also available for use in Continental Europe (TOT AVR CE) and the United Kingdom (TOT AVR UK). The TOT AVR Series builds upon Torus Power’s successful, compact and competitively priced TOT Series of Toroidal Isolation Transformer products, but […]

Torus Power Launches TOT AVR Series Toroidal Isolation Transformers

New Premium Analog Audio Breakout Cables for BrightEye Converters from Laird

Laird Digital Cinema just debuted a new line of analog audio I/O breakout cables for use with Ensemble Designs’ BrightEye converters. Laird multi-pin HD15 breakouts are designed for connectivity using a four-channel audio cable. The 12-inch “fan-out style cable” includes Neutrik 3-Pin XLR connectors which feature a durable zinc die cast shell and chuck type strain relief […]

New Premium Analog Audio Breakout Cables for BrightEye Converters from Laird

CEDIA Calls for ISE Presenters for February Event in Amsterdam

CEDIA is asking members to play a leading part in its education program for ISE 2016, inviting them to contribute to course content and host CEDIA training courses for visitors at the event. “ISE is the major EMEA event for our industry,” says Matt Nimmons, operations director at CEDIA. “Our education sessions at the show always prove incredibly […]

CEDIA Calls for ISE Presenters for February Event in Amsterdam

The Cutting Room Welcomes the Drunk Unkles for Mayhem in Manhattan

The NSCA Education Foundation has announced the Drunk Unkles next performance. Dubbed “Mayhem in Manhattan,” the gig will be held on Thurs., Oct. 29th at The Cutting Room in New York City. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the band takes the stage at 7 p.m. This hallmark event is particularly exciting as it has […]

The Cutting Room Welcomes the Drunk Unkles for Mayhem in Manhattan

Extron Ships 15″ and 12″ Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanels

Extron has started shipping its 15″ TLP Pro 1520MG and the 12″ TLP Pro 1220MG wall mount TouchLink Pro touchpanels with capacitive, edge-to-edge glass touchscreens. As with all TouchLink Pro models, these new, customizable touchpanels feature faster processing and more memory. The capacitive touchscreens provide a more responsive control surface and both touchpanels feature video […]

Extron Ships 15″ and 12″ Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanels

Spiral Groove Ships New Flagship SG1.2 Turntable

Spiral Groove today announced the availability of its new top of the line Spiral Groove SG1.2 turntable, which incorporates a host of upgrades from the previous SG1.1. The SG1.2 features a new platter, isolation feet, damping material and various other parts and, according to Spiral Groove, an improved magnetic platter levitation system to deliver significantly […]

Spiral Groove Ships New Flagship SG1.2 Turntable

Atlona Ships 3×1 Switcher Aimed at Education Market

Atlona has aimed its new AT-HD-SC-500, a three-input switcher, at the education market. Integrated with a scaler, everything that goes in gets converted to any resolution to 1920x1080p/60Hz or WUXGA (1920×1200). Audio features include a stereo input for the VGA source, de-embedded audio from the HDMI inputs, and a balanced stereo output and signal switching […]

Atlona Ships 3×1 Switcher Aimed at Education Market

Classé Sigma Adds New 350W Mono Amplifier

Classé has announced the expansion of its Sigma series adding a mono amplifier. The Sigma MONO is rated at 350W into 8 ohms and 700W into 4 ohms. A special pass-thru feature allows the input signal to be forwarded to a second amplifier for bi-amplifying or to drive a subwoofer amplifier. This allows the amplifiers […]

Classé Sigma Adds New 350W Mono Amplifier

Transformative Engineering’s New Audio Injector Allows Substitution of Audio Signals in HDMI Signal Path

Transformative Engineering (TE) has introduced the HAI-1 Audio Injector, a patent-pending device that allows the user to substitute audio in an HDMI signal path. Typical applications include injecting the center channel information so a TV’s speakers can be used as the center channel. Another use may be injecting a local microphone pre-amp signal in an […]

Transformative Engineering’s New Audio Injector Allows Substitution of Audio Signals in HDMI Signal Path

Lyle Bunn Sets Fall Calendar

Big changes continue to happen in digital place-based signage use and supply. Lyle Bunn will be presenting at seven upcoming US and European events that you should consider attending when he’s near you: Sept 26-27:  Charlotte — Customer Experience Financial Services Oct 15:  Amsterdam — Maverick/Tech Data Expo Oct 20:  London, UK — InfoComm Roundtable […]

Lyle Bunn Sets Fall Calendar

embed signage Adds Support for Samsung Smart Signage Platform

embed signage just announce the launch of support for the Samsung Smart Signage Platform. The new features include: Landscape, portrait, reverse portrait, reverse landscape video playback Playback two videos simultaneously in landscape Source input switching Touch device including gesture improvements Remote Firmware updating for all firmware versions (main, sub, sub2, mystique) Status reporting including device […]

embed signage Adds Support for Samsung Smart Signage Platform

Vincent Bruno to Join CEDIA as CEO

CEDIA has announced that Vincent Bruno, former Crestron marketing exec, will join CEDIA as CEO next month. CEDIA announced the search for a CEO earlier this year following Executive Director Don Gilpin’s decision to step down. Bruno brings a deep knowledge of the industry to the role of CEO. For the last seven years, Bruno […]

Vincent Bruno to Join CEDIA as CEO

New Company b3pro Aims to Help Integrators with Services

Dubbed b3pro, a new company is an alliance of companies formed to help integrators with business tools, advice and group deals. b3pro (building better businesses) fills a hole that they say exists in the market to help with services — not products. Billed as a one-stop shop for all non-product-related business services that owners need […]

New Company b3pro Aims to Help Integrators with Services

Need an HDMI 2.0 Test Tool?

Over the past few years, UHD TVs have been a mix of HDCP 2.2 and 1.4, 300MHz and 600MHz — even to the point of varying by port. AVPro has developed a new test tool, the Murideo Fresco SIX-G, for the AV integration market to confirm HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 compliance at the 18 […]

Need an HDMI 2.0 Test Tool?

Sennheiser’s New EK 6042 Two-Channel Camera Receiver Works With Both Analog and Digital Transmitters

Sennheiser just unveiled a new slot-in camera receiver that redefines compatibility: the EK 6042 is a true-diversity, two-channel receiver that can work with both analog and digital Sennheiser transmitters across a bandwidth of 184 MHz. Designed for Sennheiser’s Digital 9000 series, it and can operate with all analog transmitters that feature Sennheiser’s HiDyn plus or […]

Sennheiser’s New EK 6042 Two-Channel Camera Receiver Works With Both Analog and Digital Transmitters

Linn Unveils Series 5 — All-New Stylish Systems

Linn is introducing a new line of speakers with what Linn calls “world-class sound with previously unachievable levels of personalization.” Thanks to its Exakt technology, the new Series 5 offers completely customizable music systems. With a Linn Fabrik covered design, it is possible to choose a tailor-made solution that complements the décor of any home […]

Linn Unveils Series 5 — All-New Stylish Systems

JBL Professional Ships 7 Series Monitoring System for Post Production and Broadcast Control Rooms

At IBC 2015, HARMAN-owned JBL Professional announced that its new 7 Series Master Reference Monitors are in production and now shipping. Developed to meet the requirements of broadcast and post-production facilities that produce content in immersive audio formats, the LSR708i and 705i Master Reference Monitors are the center of a complete, modular system that can […]

JBL Professional Ships 7 Series Monitoring System for Post Production and Broadcast Control Rooms

Chief Adds Da-Lite’s ViewShare Fusion to Mounts

Chief is adding Da-Lite’s ViewShare technology to Fusion display mounts. The new ViewShare Fusion kits include all the video conferencing accessories needed to create a bring-your-own-device video conferencing room. ViewShare technology fills the gap between high-end video conferencing systems and personal smart devices. The solution helps meet the increased need for face-to-face meetings in today’s […]

Chief Adds Da-Lite’s ViewShare Fusion to Mounts

Hall Research Extends HDMI via UTP

Hall Research’s new UH-1D for extending uncompressed HDMI or DVI video using a single twisted pair (UTP) cable. The kit is comprised of a transmitter and receiver pair that handles resolutions from 480p to 1080p (up to 130 feet). The UH-1D provides a loop HDMI output on the transmitter for connection to a local display […]

Hall Research Extends HDMI via UTP

Extron Ships XTP CP 4i 3G-SDI Board

The Extron XTP CP 4i 3G-SDI board provides four inputs for connection of 3G-SDI signals into any XTP II or XTP CrossPoint matrix switcher. Each input features automatic equalization to optimize signal quality over long cable runs, plus buffered loop-throughs with reclocking to support local monitors or additional distribution needs. Also, four analog stereo audio […]

Extron Ships XTP CP 4i 3G-SDI Board

AKG Intros MicroLite Series Ultra-Miniature Microphones

AKG, a brand owned by HARMAN, just launched the MicroLite series of miniature wearable “reference” microphones — including a lavalier, ear-hook and headworn options. The LC81 MD is the smallest cardioid lavalier microphone on the market (a diameter of 4.8 millimeters, a length of 10 millimeters and a weight of 2 grams). The microphone’s sensitive […]

AKG Intros MicroLite Series Ultra-Miniature Microphones

TASCAM Premieres DA-6400 64-Track Recorder

TASCAM’s DA-6400 is an all-new 64-track recorder that records to an internal SSD drive caddy for live and event recording. Professional I/O options like MADI and Dante position it for live recording, event capture, or as a backup for critical DAW sessions. Available with a single or dual/redundant power supply, the DA-6400 is an unbeatable […]

TASCAM Premieres DA-6400 64-Track Recorder

Audinate Dante Now Integrated in to More Than 500 Products

Audinate has announced that over 500 Dante-enabled products are now available from licensed manufacturers worldwide. This represents more than a 60 percent increase in the number of available products in the last 12 months. This milestone was reached this week with several new products being launched by partner manufacturers at the IBC show in Amsterdam, […]

Audinate Dante Now Integrated in to More Than 500 Products

Epson Expands EX-Series Projector Lineup with Sub- $1,000 Pro Series

Epson today introduced new Pro series portable projectors including the EX9200 Pro (WUXGA) and the EX7240 Pro (WXGA ) models. In addition, Epson introduced an EX3240, a portable version. All three models are spec’d at 3,200 lumens, a 10,000 hour lamp life and native HD (1080 or 720) display capability. The EX9200 Pro is a […]

Epson Expands EX-Series Projector Lineup with Sub- $1,000 Pro Series

Altinex Expands ShareTime Line

Altinex has expanded the ShareTime collaboration product line with the ShareTime HDMI Cable (CB300-101), the ShareTime 4×1 HDMI switcher (UT260-041) and the ShareTime Collaboration Package (UT100-041). The Altinex ShareTime HDMI Cable is marketed as a display controller that enables display control using a ShareTime controller and cable in a single assembly. Multiple ShareTime HDMI cables […]

Altinex Expands ShareTime Line

RTW Releases New Updates for Loudness and Mastering Tools

RTW is unveiling its new plug-in version 3.0 for its popular Masterclass plug-ins, Mastering Tools and Loudness Tools. This new update will be launched this week at the IBC show in Amsterdam. RTW’s Masterclass Plug-ins provides RTW meters as standard-format plug-ins for Windows and Mac OS. With this new update, the software now adheres to […]

RTW Releases New Updates for Loudness and Mastering Tools

Atlona Ships 4K HDMI Matrix Switchers

Atlona has begun shipping its two new 4K HDMI-to-HDMI switchers, the AT-UHD-H2H-88M, an 8×8 matrix, and the 4×4 AT-UHD-H2H-44M. Introduced in June at the InfoComm show, both switchers are specified for 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz and support content with HDCP 2.2 copy protection. Ideal for professional HDMI signal routing where a number of AV sources must be shared among four or eight […]

Atlona Ships 4K HDMI Matrix Switchers

Extron Ships XTP II CrossPoint Matrix Switcher – World’s First 50 Gbps Backplane

Extron just started shipping the new XTP II CrossPoint 6400 matrix switcher with a 50 Gbps digital switching backplane that delivers the highest level of performance in the Pro AV industry. The XTP II enables the deployment of an AV system infrastructure with a switching bandwidth that exceeds the data rate required to distribute 4K/60 […]

Extron Ships XTP II CrossPoint Matrix Switcher – World’s First 50 Gbps Backplane

Another Record Quarter for the Interactive Displays Market: Futuresource Consulting

The interactive whiteboard market has grown at a tremendous pace over the last decade. Initially major uptake was in the UK, Mexico and the USA, but they have now become common place across the globe. As the technology has evolved over the last few years, we are now seeing interactive flat panels gain traction in […]

Another Record Quarter for the Interactive Displays Market: Futuresource Consulting

Nureva Ships Span Ideation System in North America

Nureva just started shipping its Span ideation system in North America. The system combines one or two panoramic projectors with a digital canvas to create an expansive team workspace that draws upon familiar, simple and flexible tools already widely used in paper-based ideation, including notes, images, sketches and flip charts. The WM210i measures 10′ wide (3.1 […]

Nureva Ships Span Ideation System in North America