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.

Extron Ships Two New IP Link Pro Control Processors

The new Extron IPL Pro CR88 and IPL Pro IRS8 control processors are now shipping. The IPL Pro CR88 features eight contact closure inputs and eight relay ports, while the IPL Pro IRS8 features eight one-way IR/serial ports. These compact, high-performance IP Link Pro control processors are loaded with features inherent to the IP Link […]

Extron Ships Two New IP Link Pro Control Processors

Extron Shipping MediaLink Plus Controller with Ethernet Device Control

Extron is already shipping its new MLC Plus 84 D — a two-gang Ethernet controller used for controlling common AV functions such as power, input switching and volume. As part of the new MediaLink Plus Series, it is designed with more powerful features, enhanced security and Ethernet control. It has eleven back-lit soft touch buttons […]

Extron Shipping MediaLink Plus Controller with Ethernet Device Control

Audinate to Hold AV Networking World Conference Again at ISE

Dante AV Networking World is taking place Feb. 9 at the Amsterdam Holiday Inn starting at 9 a.m. This event will feature panel discussions, presentations and workshops showing Dante in action. The interactive panel discussions and presentations will be conducted by leading industry design consultants, AV installation contractors, IT networking experts, and well-known professional audio […]

Audinate to Hold AV Networking World Conference Again at ISE

HARMAN’s JBL Intros New Intellivox 380 Series Loudspeakers

HARMAN’s JBL Professional group is launching its Intellivox 380 Series in the form of three loudspeaker models: the DC380, DS380 and DSX380. The flagship model in the Intellivox 380 Series is the DSX380, which features complex room-molding DDS Beam Shaping. This technology molds the coverage to match the requirements of rooms that have multi-faceted listening […]

HARMAN’s JBL Intros New Intellivox 380 Series Loudspeakers

Symetrix Announces Integration with Shure, Audio-Technica Products in SymNet Composer 3.0

Symetrix has launched SymNet Composer 3.0, an update to its open architecture design software. Version 3.0 has built upon the native support of Audinate’s Dante media networking technology for select third-party devices in earlier releases, and extends support to Shure Inc. and Audio-Technica. Now, integrators can streamline their set-up procedures and achieve network discovery, Dante […]

Symetrix Announces Integration with Shure, Audio-Technica Products in SymNet Composer 3.0

Atlantic Technology Launches New In-ceiling Speakers

Atlantic Technology has announced the first in-ceiling speaker specifically designed to reproduce “object based” elevation channels. In the last several months, Dolby and Auro (soon to be joined by DTS) have introduced algorithms designed to envelop the home theater listener with a bubble of sound coming from above. All of these formats are modeled on […]

Atlantic Technology Launches New In-ceiling Speakers

Extron Ships FOX USB Extender Plus

Extron’s FOX USB Extender Plus extends signals from USB peripheral devices extreme distances over fiber optic cabling. The extender supports USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices with data rates up to 480 Mbps. Used in conjunction with an Extron FOX Series DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, or VGA extender, the FOX USB Extender Plus is capable […]

Extron Ships FOX USB Extender Plus

Biamp Systems Announces Tesira 2.3

Biamp Systems today unveiled Tesira 2.3, a DSP-based processor that includes IEEE 1722.1 AVB support and capabilities for expanders, a new dedicated software block for Audio-Technica’s Dante microphones, and better telephony support. And Biamp is also applying for AVnu certification. Tesira 2.3 implements IEEE 1722.1 support for AVB, enabling standards-based interoperability with other devices supporting […]

Biamp Systems Announces Tesira 2.3

Blonder Tongue Intros New MPEG-2 HD Encoder

Blonder Tongue today announced that it has launched the HDE-8C-QAM/IP MPEG-2 HD encoder, which includes an IP output that is compatible with IPTV networks. By providing operators with a direct IP output, the HDE-8C-QAM/IP encoder eliminates the need for external QAM-to-IP equipment, making network design simpler and more manageable for operators in the education, enterprise, […]

Blonder Tongue Intros New MPEG-2 HD Encoder

JBL Intros Control Contractor 40 Speaker Series Featuring Radiation Boundary Integrator Technology

The new Control Contractor 40 Series is a new line of what JBL is calling premium, in-ceiling loudspeakers featuring Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI) technology adapted from the company’s VerTec Series line array loudspeakers. The six models in the Control 40 series include: Control 47C/T, a large space speaker that has 120° of coverage Control 47LP […]

JBL Intros Control Contractor 40 Speaker Series Featuring Radiation Boundary Integrator Technology

NEC Display Adds 47″ Sunlight-Readable Display With MultiSync X474HB

NEC Display Solutions has launched the MultiSync X474HB using S-IPS technology — a large-screen digital signage display that’s integrated with what the company says is sunlight-proof operation. The 47-inch specialty LCD display is designed to intelligently adapt to its surroundings, offering a bright, clear image when required, without wasting energy when it’s not. Offering a […]

NEC Display Adds 47″ Sunlight-Readable Display With MultiSync X474HB

FX Luminaire Intros New MO LED Wall Fixture

FX Luminaire announced the release of the new MO, a LED wall fixture that complements both commercial and residential landscapes. The MO is available in a choice of four metal finishes, and 10 powder coat finishes made of die cast brass with one or three LEDs for any application. Like other FX Luminaire fixtures, it […]

FX Luminaire Intros New MO LED Wall Fixture

Pakedge Intros RE-2 Enterprise Grade Router for AV Market

Pakedge Device & Software is introducing a new addition to its RE router series dubbed the RE-2 — an enterprise grade four-port router. The RE-series of routers is designed for smaller commercial and residential networks where high performance is required at a cost effective price. The RE-2 is built around a powerful chipset and processor […]

Pakedge Intros RE-2 Enterprise Grade Router for AV Market

Parasound Ships New ZoneMaster 1250

Parasound’s new 12-channel amplifier is designed for custom installers building multi-room audio and modular home theater systems integrating with Dolby Atmos. Dubbed the Parasound ZoneMaster 1250, it’s spec’d to be unconditionally stabile into 2-ohm loads enabling total output power in excess of 1200 watts RMS with all channels driven. Each channel is rated at 50 […]

Parasound Ships New ZoneMaster 1250

Extron’s New USB Extender Ships

Extron is shipping the USB Extender Plus, which extends signals from USB peripheral devices located up to 330 feet (100 meters) away from the host computer using a single CATx cable. The extender supports USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 devices with data rates up to 480 Mbps. Direct connection of USB peripherals to a […]

Extron’s New USB Extender Ships

HARMAN’S AKG Introduces APS4 Antenna Power Splitter

HARMAN’s AKG is introducing the new APS4 antenna power splitter. The APS4 antenna power splitter can be operated in an extended frequency range of 470 to 952 MHz for maximum flexibility and is available for the DMS700, WMS4500, WMS470 and WMS420 receivers. The APS4 features multiple technical improvements including a flat frequency response. It is […]

HARMAN’S AKG Introduces APS4 Antenna Power Splitter

HARMAN dbx Ships AFS2 Advanced Feedback Suppression Processor

HARMAN’s dbx is now shipping its AFS2 Advanced Feedback Suppression Processor, which the company says is designed to completely eliminate feedback from a PA system. The AFS2 is designed for bands, DJs, live sound and fixed installation applications and offers a Wizard auto-setup function, a completely re-designed Advanced Feedback Suppression module, and a controllable LCD […]

HARMAN dbx Ships AFS2 Advanced Feedback Suppression Processor

InFocus Launches 80″ JTouch and BigTouch Displays

InFocus Corporation has a new 80-inch version of its JTouch display and BigTouch all-in-one PC. The 80-inch JTouch and BigTouch connectivity includes HDMI, VGA, USB Type-A or wirelessly via the InFocus LiteShow adapter. Native 1920x1080p resolution, both include a built-in stereo audio speaker system. Using an edge-to-edge IR multi-touch system with support for 5-point Windows […]

InFocus Launches 80″ JTouch and BigTouch Displays

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Planar Debuts 98″ 4K Touch Screen LCD Display

Planar Systems’ new UltraRes Touch is a 4K resolution 98” touch-screen LCD display. The Planar UltraRes 98” Touch combines a multi-touch (32 simultaneous touch points), has 500-nit brightness and offers 3840×2160 resolution. Integrated with Planar’s ERO (Extended Ruggedness and Optics) — an optical bonding technology is designed for safeguarding in high-traffic and long-term use applications. […]

Planar Debuts 98″ 4K Touch Screen LCD Display

Gefen Intros Two New 4K Ultra HD Extenders

Gefen has announced the addition of two new 4K capable HDBaseT extenders that, the company says, can drive signals up to 150 meters. The 4K Ultra HD ELR-POL Extender has RS232, Ethernet and IR (EXT-UHD-CAT5-ELRPOL). It delivers HDMI at 1080p full HD up to 150 meters over a single Cat5 cable, an improvement of 50 […]

Gefen Intros Two New 4K Ultra HD Extenders

THIEL Audio Introduces the TT1 Loudspeaker

THIEL Audio has announced the introduction of the TT1 floor-standing loudspeaker. The TT1 is part of the company’s Avenue Collection, named after the street in Nashville where THIEL is now located. The 3rd Avenue Collection features speakers aimed at both traditional two-channel music systems as well as home cinema. The THIEL TT1 utilizes a four-driver […]

THIEL Audio Introduces the TT1 Loudspeaker

Never Mind Smart Wiring: How About Wiring Smart?

Wiring is the foundation of AV installation. Without that foundation, everything else that follows is on shaky ground. As fundamental as it seems, it’s too important to take for granted. It’s worth looking at the nuances of home run and series wiring, and their respective applications, as well as how to most effectively estimate wiring […]

Never Mind Smart Wiring: How About Wiring Smart?

AVnu Alliance Announces First Certified Audio Endpoint Reference Platform

XMOS and AVnu Alliance have announced the first AVnu-certified Audio Video Bridging (AVB) audio endpoint reference platform. The XMOS software-defined solution has passed all testing for certification and will now bear the AVnu-certified Logo. According to AVnu, the newly AVnu-certified XMOS AVB hardware and software reference platform is an affordable, scalable and production-ready solution that […]

AVnu Alliance Announces First Certified Audio Endpoint Reference Platform

ARTHUR HOLM to Debut DYNAMIC X2 and New AHnet Control System at ISE 2015

ARTHUR HOLM will be launching its new Dynamic X2 series of retractable monitors at ISE 2015. The new version includes a redesigned ultra-thin aluminum style that’s available in 15”, 17’’, 19”  and 22” widescreen (16:10 sizes). Optionally, all of the new series can be ordered as touch screen, integrated with a camera and even add […]

ARTHUR HOLM to Debut DYNAMIC X2 and New AHnet Control System at ISE 2015

Crestron DM Ultra Cable Ships

Crestron today announced its new high-performance DM Ultra Cable is now shipping. The Crestron DM Ultra Cable is specified by Crestron for 4K HDMI signals via HDBaseT up to 100 meters. The DM Ultra Cable is a Cat7a shielded twisted pair cable designed for 10 gigabit Ethernet.  Crestron has a special DM-CONN-20 connector, which doesn’t […]

Crestron DM Ultra Cable Ships

DVIGear Introduces 4K Optical Extenders That Work Over a Single Fiber

DVIGear has launched two new single-fiber optical extender models, the DVI-7313 and DVI-7314. These compact extenders support 4K @ 30p resolution signals up to 1.2 miles (1640 feet). These extenders support HDMI v1.4 (non-HDCP) signals with resolutions up to 4K (4096×2160/30p) over long cable distances. DVIGear says these extenders are similarly priced as other extension […]

DVIGear Introduces 4K Optical Extenders That Work Over a Single Fiber

Primeview Adds HD-SDI Connectivity to Video Walls

Primeview has added HD-SDI (high definition-serial digital interface) connectivity to their video walls in the broadcast market. The single HD-SDI input allows studios to now natively connect on-set video walls to their legacy technology infrastructure. Eliminating the external converter to connect video walls to DVI or HDMI inputs, the HD-SDI single to cable video wall […]

Primeview Adds HD-SDI Connectivity to Video Walls

BenQ Announces BL3201PH 4K IPS Monitor

BenQ America just launched a 32-inch 4K monitor dubbed the BL3201PH. Made specifically for CAD/CAM community and for users looking for accurate color reproduction desktop monitors, the IPS panel inlaces two modes of operation: 100-percent sRGB color accuracy, and BenQ’s own RevolutionEyes mode. BenQ’s BL3201PH is considered a 4Kx2K (3840×2160) UHD resolution display that uses […]

BenQ Announces BL3201PH 4K IPS Monitor

Kramer Debuts VS-211HA HDMI Auto-Switcher

Kramer has announced the VS-211HA, a two-input HDMI auto switcher that can be set to select between autoswitching (last-connected or priority) and manual switching modes (manual and manual override). VS-211HA detects actual HDMI signals (instead of just 5V presence) allowing auto switching only to sources actually in use. HDMI 5V output turns off when no […]

Kramer Debuts VS-211HA HDMI Auto-Switcher

Pexip Infinity Now Embedded Within Microsoft Outlook

Pexip today announced that technology partner Covene, a unified communications and collaboration (UCC) consulting firm, has launched the Covene Cohesion Platform, which introduces Microsoft Outlook integration. Communicating with Pexip Infinity through an API, the solution’s Active Directory native plug-in for Outlook 2010 and 2013 allows organizations to provide employees with a branded button within the […]

Pexip Infinity Now Embedded Within Microsoft Outlook

Kaleidescape Introduces a New Movie Player

Kaleidescape today announced the launch of the Kaleidescape Alto, a movie player that is the first movie player to import 100 percent of its locally-stored content from the cloud, via downloads from the Kaleidescape Store — with over 8,500 movies and 1,600 TV seasons licensed from the major motion picture studios. Kaleidescape Alto can play […]

Kaleidescape Introduces a New Movie Player