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.

Aurora Multimedia Intros New 4K HDMI Matrix Switcher

The new Aspyre Series ASP-88-4K is an 8×8 HDMI matrix switcher that Aurora says is 4K compatible. Capable of multi-channel digital audio (up to 7.1 channel) from any of the eight HDMI inputs to the any of the eight HDMI outputs, the ASP has web-based control, front panel button control as well as RS232. Other […]

Aurora Multimedia Intros New 4K HDMI Matrix Switcher

NSCA Announces Speakers for 2015 BLC

NSCA announced this week that Liz Wiseman, leadership educator and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, will keynote NSCA’s 2015 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC). She will speak about the difference between leaders who are diminishers and those who are multipliers – and how many of today’s leaders are wasting their most vital resources by being […]

NSCA Announces Speakers for 2015 BLC

Extron Announces New Fiber Optic USB Extender

Extron has a new fiber extender line in the FOX USB Extender Plus, which 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 […]

Extron Announces New Fiber Optic USB Extender

InFocus Intros Three Low-Cost 1080p Projectors

InFocus has launched three new projectors aimed at the small conference room market with its new IN118HDa, short-throw IN118HDSTa and networkable IN2128HDa. The IN118HDa is specified with a brightness of 3,000 lumens while the IN118HDSTa is 2,700 lumens, and the IN2128HDa offers 3,500 lumens. Features for all three include: 1920×1080 native resolution HDMI, VGA, S-video and […]

InFocus Intros Three Low-Cost 1080p Projectors

Extron Now Shipping Single-Gang DTP Wallplate Transmitters for HDMI

Extron is already shipping its DTP T HWP 231 D and DTP T HWP 331 D single-gang, Decora-style transmitters for sending HDMI, audio and bi-directional RS232 and IR signals over a shielded CATx cable to Extron DTP-enabled products. The DTP T HWP 231 D extends signals up to 230 feet (70 meters), while the DTP […]

Extron Now Shipping Single-Gang DTP Wallplate Transmitters for HDMI

CEDIA Executive Director Plans To Step Down By End of 2015

The executive director of CEDIA, Don Gilpin, will step down as leader of the home technology industry association by the end of 2015. Gilpin has been with CEDIA since 1998 and became executive director and COO in 2006. Chairman Larry Pexton and the board of directors will search for Gilpin’s replacement immediately. Gilpin will assist […]

CEDIA Executive Director Plans To Step Down By End of 2015

PreSonus Adds Dante Networking to StudioLive AI Loudspeakers

PreSonus has introduced the SL-Dante-SPK, an optional input card that adds Dante networking to the company’s StudioLive AI-series Active Integration loudspeakers, making StudioLive AI-series the first Dante-enabled active loudspeakers on the market. The SL-Dante-SPK card houses one network port for Dante audio networking and remote control via the free SL Room Control application for StudioLive […]

PreSonus Adds Dante Networking to StudioLive AI Loudspeakers

Zigen Launches New PoE Extender

The Zigen POE-70 is a 70-meter (230′) HDMI extender (using HDBaseT) over single UTP/STP, with IR and RS232 and POE (48V). Zigen claims that the POE-70 is for 24/7 operation. The ZIG-POE-70-TX provides a complete solution for detection and powering of POE IEEE 802.3af devices such as the ZIG-POE-70-RX. The ZIG-POE-70-TX POE solution will safely […]

Zigen Launches New PoE Extender

Mackie Launches DL32R Digital Live Sound Mixer

Mackie launched a new 32-channel digital mixing system controlled wirelessly from Mackie’s intuitive Master Fader iPad app. The Mackie DL32R features a mix of flexible, professional I/O in a 3U rackmount design. Each of the 32 inputs (24 XLR, 8 XLR/TRS combo) feature Mackie’s all-new Onyx+ recallable mic pre-amps, with remote control over preamp gain […]

Mackie Launches DL32R Digital Live Sound Mixer

Android Signage Goes Dual Screen With VIA ALTA DS 2

VIA Technologies today unveiled the VIA ALTA DS 2 media player, a dual output digital signage media player using Android as an OS. With dual 1080p outputs, touch screen support and integrated with Android Signage Content Management apps, the VIA ALTA DS 2 is powered by a 1.0GHz dual core VIA Elite E1000 Cortex-A9 SoC, […]

Android Signage Goes Dual Screen With VIA ALTA DS 2

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Neumann Debuts Midfield Monitor

Neumann is expanding its KH line with its first midfield monitor, the KH 420. The active three-way system (10″+3″+1″) designed for larger 5.1 and 7.1 configurations and listening distances of up to 11 meters. With a corner frequency of 52 Hz, the KH 420 uses something they call Mathematically Modeled Dispersion Waveguide (MMD), acoustical controls […]

Neumann Debuts Midfield Monitor

Fusion Releases New Ovation Driver for Control4 OS 2.6 Systems

Fusion Research has announced the release of a new driver for its Ovation products. This driver takes advantage of the new Listen features available in the Control4 OS 2.6 software including the ability to place streaming apps directly on the ‘Listen’ home page of a Control4 system. Search, favorites (stations, playlists, etc.) and Pandora thumbs […]

Fusion Releases New Ovation Driver for Control4 OS 2.6 Systems

TASCAM Debuts Wireless Linear Recorder

TASCAM’s DR-10C series recorders connect to your lavaliere microphone to create a compact recording system that fits on a belt pack. Two versions are available: the DR-10CL for Lectrosonics mics and DR-10CS for Sennheiser microphones. Additionally, option kits are available for Shure (AK-DR10CH) and Sony/RAMSA (AK-DR10CR). The DR-10CL & CS recorders have both inputs and […]

TASCAM Debuts Wireless Linear Recorder

FSR’s Color-Coded Cable Retractors Ship

At InfoComm, FSR debuted a set of color-coded (black, blue, red, and yellow) cable retractors (for HDMI) that are designed specifically to integrate its  HuddleVu HV-T6 (6″ 4-user table box) and HV-T3 (3″ single user table box) as well as the T6 and T6-Flex table boxes. The cables are simply pulled by the user and […]

FSR’s Color-Coded Cable Retractors Ship

ClearOne’s New Digital Wireless Microphone Systems Specifically for the European Market

ClearOne has released five new models of digital wireless microphones for use within the member countries of the European Union. These new mics comply with new European telecommunications regulations. ClearOne’s digital wireless microphones are ideal for both conferencing and live performance applications with any DSP mixer. They are optimized to work with ClearOne CONVERGE Pro […]

ClearOne’s New Digital Wireless Microphone Systems Specifically for the European Market

Smart Building Conference Adds Four New Events

The Smart Building Conference — a joint venture of InfoComm International and CEDIA — will expand significantly in the coming months with the staging of four events addressing some of Europe’s most energetic markets for audiovisual technology and systems integration. Conference organizer Integrated Systems Events, the company responsible for the globally acclaimed ISE trade show, […]

Smart Building Conference Adds Four New Events

DVIGear Launches DisplayPort Cables Supporting 4K / 60Hz

DVIGear’s new line of High Resolution DisplayPort Copper Cables transport DisplayPort signals with bit rates up to 21.6 Gbps. over cable lengths of up to 15 meters (approximately 50 feet). These cables support uncompressed DisplayPort resolutions up to 4096×2160 / 60 Hz. Long distance transport of high resolution DisplayPort signals over copper cables must overcome […]

DVIGear Launches DisplayPort Cables Supporting 4K / 60Hz

Sanus Ships Stands for SONOS PLAY:1 and PLAY:3

Sanus’s new WSS2 speaker stands are designed to be floor-stands for the SONOS PLAY:1 and PLAY:3 speakers. They position the speakers at the speaker manufacturer’s recommended angle for accurate dispersion and securely support the speaker for optimum bass response. The column and base have wire channels to make the cables disappear. This product is sold […]

Sanus Ships Stands for SONOS PLAY:1 and PLAY:3

Apogee Introduces New Ensemble

Apogee Electronics’ new Ensemble is a 30×34 Thunderbolt 2 audio interface. Using Intel’s Thunderbolt technology, Ensemble provides everything you need to record, edit, mix and master professional quality audio on your Mac using Logic Pro, Pro Tools or any Core Audio based DAW. At 1.1 milliseconds, Ensemble offers the lowest round-trip latency performance available in […]

Apogee Introduces New Ensemble

Antelope Audio Introduces MP32 32-Channel Microphone Preamplifier

Antelope Audio is launching the MP32, a 32-channel, console-grade microphone preamplifier with integrated software control. Housed in a 2U rack space, MP32 each of the class-A pre-amps on the MP32 feature phantom power and four of them can operate as Hi-Z instrument inputs. By using the MP32’s control panel (compatible with both Mac and PC), […]

Antelope Audio Introduces MP32 32-Channel Microphone Preamplifier

Crestron Ships New TSR-302 Remote

Crestron’s TSR-302 handheld remote, which features a 2.8” capacitive touch screen, a matte finish and backlit buttons, is now shipping. Designed for the home, it uses 2.4 GHz RF wireless technology and Crestron’s Instant-Waking technology to ensure constant connectivity and instant, reliable performance from anywhere. The built-in mic and speakers enable RAVA intercom communications and customized […]

Crestron Ships New TSR-302 Remote

TASCAM Releases New DSLR Recorder to DR-60DmkII

TASCAM has updated its recorder for use with DSLR video to the DR-60DmkII. The four-channel recorder gets new microphone pre-amps with up to 64 dB of gain for recording quiet voices on set. Designed as a portable recorder, the DR-60DmkII contains a tripod mounting screw on top and socket hole on the bottom, integrating with […]

TASCAM Releases New DSLR Recorder to DR-60DmkII

FSR Extends Line of Table Box Offerings with Introduction of T3-DV2S

FSR’s new T3-DV2S Table Box integrates connectivity for HDMI and AC power. The T3-DV2S allows users to power and connect their laptop or any HDMI source to an external video display and house sound systems as well as connect with network, phone lines and other AV system infrastructure. All T3-DV2S models are HD ready with […]

FSR Extends Line of Table Box Offerings with Introduction of T3-DV2S

Middle Launches Compact Surge Protection

The new Series Protection and 2-Stage Compact Surge Devices from Middle Atlantic Products are both designed as compact stand-alone surge protectors — not rack-mountable — but is surface-mountable. The Series Protection system claims it absorbs surges without contaminating the system ground and manages against both under and over voltage events with automatic recovery that does […]

Middle Launches Compact Surge Protection

New Extron Under-Table Mount System for Full Rack Width Products Now Shipping

Extron is shipping its new UTM 100 Series of self-supporting under-table mount system for 1U and 2U full rack width products. The UTM 100 Series brackets feature EIA standard rack-mount spacing and are designed for use in environments where a traditional equipment rack or cabinet cannot be located beneath a table top or other furniture […]

New Extron Under-Table Mount System for Full Rack Width Products Now Shipping

Videovation Intros Stand-Alone H.264 Encoder

The Videovation VEN-3000 is a standalone H.264 video encoder designed for transmission of real-time video and audio signals over IP networks. And it enables multiple, user selectable compression algorithms depending on software and hardware configuration options. The VEN-3000 encoder compresses a standard- or high-definition video source with accompanying audio signals for transmission over IP networks. […]

Videovation Intros Stand-Alone H.264 Encoder

Barco Introduces 14K-Lumen Projector With Integrated with HDBaseT

Barco has launched a new kind of projector with the RLM-W14, a three-chip DLP projector offering Active Stereo 3D, WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, and a brightness level of 14,500 center lumens. This is the first three-chip DLP Barco projector that’s equipped with HDBaseT technology to provide video over a single Cat5 cable. The RLM-W14 is designed […]

Barco Introduces 14K-Lumen Projector With Integrated with HDBaseT

Aurora Adds 4K RF Tuner

The new V-Tune Pro 4K from Aurora claims to deliver a 4K2K HD worldwide tuning solution for any integrated system which requires IPTV, ATSC, QAM, DVB, NTSC and PAL. The tuner is capable of decoding MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, H.264 and H.265 with resolutions up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz via RF and LAN. There is also […]

Aurora Adds 4K RF Tuner

VISIX Ships New Meeting Room Signs

Visix’s new room sign line will display event schedules and room availability, but can also be used for mass alerts and interactive content. The signs are Microsoft Exchange compatible and are integrated with EMS by Dean Evans & Associates, Google Calendar, R25/25Live by CollegeNET and Delphi by Newmarket. Alternatively, you can use text file import […]

VISIX Ships New Meeting Room Signs

Digital Signage Expo Opens Call for 2015 Apex Awards Nominations

DSE is now accepting nominations for its 12th Annual APEX Awards for Digital Signage Installations and Content. To qualify, nominees must have a new or current digital signage or interactive technology program installed between Nov. 1, 2013, and Nov. 1, 2014. Submissions deadline is Fri., Oct. 17, 2014, additional information and entry forms are available […]

Digital Signage Expo Opens Call for 2015 Apex Awards Nominations

TECOM Ships New Lectern

TECOM’s new TecPodium Presenter HD is ADA compliant and equipped with electronically controlled lift. It’s integrated with a 24” wide-screen HD monitor with multi-touch capabilities and a complete integrated stereo audio system. With a new HD switching and scaling system coupled with built-in projector control, the TecPodium Presenter HD is designed to be a complete […]

TECOM Ships New Lectern