LEA Professional Amps Up LEA Cloud Platform

LEA Professional announced multiple updates to its LEA Cloud platform, a part of LEA Professionals’ technology catalog, featuring IT solutions, DSPs and smart power management. The new cloud-specific features will expand capabilities for all LEA Cloud users. Here’s a video we shot of it at ISE 2024: LEA Cloud provides remote monitoring and control for […]

LEA Professional Amps Up LEA Cloud Platform

New Connect Series Debuts from LEA Professional with Low-Z, 70V and 100V

LEA Professional announced the Connect Series Half-Rack models featuring onboard DSP, WebUI, Cloud Connectivity, third-party API control and more. Here’s a video we shot of them at ISE 2024: Each of the new half-rack models (CS34, CS64, CS124, CS34D, CS64D, and CS124D) are built with fully-routable analog inputs, four amplifier channels with Low-Z, 70V or […]

New Connect Series Debuts from LEA Professional with Low-Z, 70V and 100V

Shure Microflex Wireless neXt 2 (MXW neXt 2) Microphone System is MS Teams Certified

Shure announced that the new Microflex Wireless neXt 2 (MXW neXt 2) Microphone System is certified for Microsoft Teams. This certification signifies the “seamless compatibility and reliable performance of the MXW neXt 2 with Microsoft Teams, providing users with exceptional audio quality in hybrid teaching and conferencing environments.” The MXW neXt 2 is an all-in-one […]

Shure Microflex Wireless neXt 2 (MXW neXt 2) Microphone System is MS Teams Certified

New Extron HDMI Wallplate Sends USB-C, HDMI, Audio and Control 100 Meters

Extron just launched the DTP3 T 212 D, a two-gang decorator-style transmitter that sends USB-C, HDMI, audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT6A cable. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. For maximum image quality and minimal latency, all supported video resolutions are […]

New Extron HDMI Wallplate Sends USB-C, HDMI, Audio and Control 100 Meters

Chief Adds New Accessories to Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System

Chief added to its Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System with accessories that “further support and streamline the flat panel solution.” The new accessories include the Camera Shelf, 650mm Interface Extenders, Crestron UC Bracket Accessory and Video-Sound Bar Mount. The Chief Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System is designed with feedback from integrators for faster […]

Chief Adds New Accessories to Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System

Gary Kayye to Keynote the E4 Experience in Washington DC and Chicago — Earn 10 CTS RUs in 1 Day!

With only a couple of weeks to go until the 2024 E4 Experience, Exertis Almo is putting the finishing touches on the spring installments with an entirely new lineup of 10 business and technical AVIXA-certified sessions, three immersive demos focused on AI, XR headsets and drones, and 40+ exhibitors previewing the newest AV products and […]

Gary Kayye to Keynote the E4 Experience in Washington DC and Chicago — Earn 10 CTS RUs in 1 Day!

AVIXA Foundation Opens Brad Sousa Impact Fund

The AVIXA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, is proud to officially open the Brad Sousa Impact Fund. The foundation is now accepting applications for grants as well as donations. The Brad Sousa Impact Fund was created to honor the profound legacy of the late Brad Sousa, chief technology officer […]

AVIXA Foundation Opens Brad Sousa Impact Fund

Sony Announces New Dedicated Portable Data Transmitter

Sony announced a new dedicated portable data transmitter, the PDT-FP1, that allows high-speed, low-latency video and still image data transport over 5G networks. When attached to a camera, this wireless communication device will be used in situations where speed is required from image capture to delivery, broadcasting and distribution, such as news or events photography […]

Sony Announces New Dedicated Portable Data Transmitter

Utah Tech University Integrates Extron Technology in Its Campus

Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University) in St. George, Utah outfitted its new 163,000 square-foot Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) building with the latest AV technology. Extron AV switching, distribution, control and audio amplification equipment was installed in 35 classrooms, labs, lecture halls and conference rooms. Beyond the new-build SET building, an AV standardization […]

Utah Tech University Integrates Extron Technology in Its Campus

Barco ClickShare Now Provides Usage Insights Directly to Microsoft’s Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal

Barco entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft around Teams devices that will enable ClickShare devices to provide data that will be available through Microsoft’s Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal. As you likely know, the Barco ClickShare solution enables users to host calls from their own laptop with their preferred videoconferencing platform, using the audio […]

Barco ClickShare Now Provides Usage Insights Directly to Microsoft’s Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal

Epson Launches Dedicated Projector Website for the HOW Market

To help faith-based organizations get started, Epson has launched a new webpage that includes resources dedicated to assisting the faith-based community in selecting the right projector solutions for their space and provide support long after installation. Providing end users with access to special pricing, Epson also introduced the Faith-Based Organization Projector Pricing Program to help […]

Epson Launches Dedicated Projector Website for the HOW Market

Middle Atlantic Products Adds Forum Lectern

Middle Atlantic Products announced the Forum Lectern, the latest solution in the company’s configurable AV furniture product line, Forum Collaboration Suite. Compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the electrically height-adjustable Forum Lectern is perfectly suited for higher education and training or presentation spaces. It offers customization to fit any space, like logo panels, […]

Middle Atlantic Products Adds Forum Lectern

Extron Launches Third Edition of the Esports Systems Design Guide

Extron announced the immediate availability of the third edition of the Esports Systems Design Guide. Due to the diversity and customized nature of esports systems, designing them demands a tailored approach to meet the specific needs of each space. Whether you are well-versed in esports environment development or just exploring your options, starting with a […]

Extron Launches Third Edition of the Esports Systems Design Guide

Sennheiser and Q-SYS Solution Achieves Certification for Use With Cisco Collaboration Devices

Sennheiser announced that its combined solution with Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video, and control (AV&C) Platform, has achieved certification for use with Cisco’s Collaboration Devices. ​This certification represents “the integration of Cisco’s Collaboration Devices with Sennheiser’s TCC 2 and the Q-SYS Core Nano processor, delivering audio connectivity and control features for contemporary meeting and learning […]

Sennheiser and Q-SYS Solution Achieves Certification for Use With Cisco Collaboration Devices

Walmart Acquires VIZIO for $2.3 Billion

Walmart and VIZIO entered into an agreement Tuesday for Walmart to acquire VIZIO for $11.50 per share in cash, equating to a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2.3 billion. The acquisition of VIZIO and its SmartCast Operating System (OS) would enable Walmart to connect with and serve its customers in new ways, according to […]

Walmart Acquires VIZIO for $2.3 Billion

Need Live Support? Call Jen Watman at Solid State Logic

Solid State Logic appointed Jen Watman as live product specialist. Watman is responsible for providing user support for the entire SSL Live product line. Since joining SSL, Watman has delivered SSL Live User Training to SSL’s touring and house of worship customers, resellers and end users alike. One of her primary objectives will be to […]

Need Live Support? Call Jen Watman at Solid State Logic

AVer Information Announces VC520 Pro3 Pro-Grade Videoconferencing Solution

AVer Information announced the VC520 Pro3, a pro-grade videoconferencing solution combining a high-quality camera and speakerphone. Designed for medium-to-large meeting rooms, the VC520 Pro3 features a pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) design to elevate videoconferencing experiences. AVer’s VC520 Pro3 features a 12X optical lens and a 36X total zoom, including 24X lossless zoom for exceptional […]

AVer Information Announces VC520 Pro3 Pro-Grade Videoconferencing Solution

Congratulations to the 2024 Winners of rAVe’s Best of ISE Awards

What a show! I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2024 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. We amassed a cache of more than 2,100 videos, and we posted them all on our (beautiful) ISE microsite, which also includes photos, […]

Congratulations to the 2024 Winners of rAVe’s Best of ISE Awards

January 2024 Temperature Check Results: ProAV Predictions

Welcome to the first results analysis of rAVe’s monthly Temperature Check of 2024! For the month of January, we wanted to get in the spirit of the new year by asking for your predictions for the AV market in 2024. Here’s what you guys had to say! Our first question centered around which segments of […]

January 2024 Temperature Check Results: ProAV Predictions

New Atlona HDBaseT Wallplate Fits Into Its Omega Series

Atlona expanded its Omega Series with the AT-OME-TX11-WP HDBaseT wallplate transmitter aimed at meeting rooms, classrooms and auditoriums. The company says the OME-TX11-WP transmits HDMI video at up to 4K60 4:2:0 with embedded audio up to 330 feet (100 meters) using CATx cable. Atlona says the OME-TX11-WP is primarily intended as a companion to the […]

New Atlona HDBaseT Wallplate Fits Into Its Omega Series

Extron Debuts HDMI Splitter Amplifier for MS Teams and It Can Do 8K Signals

Extron announced the DA2 HD 8K L, an HDCP 2.3-compliant distribution amplifier for HDMI 2.1 signals. The company says it supports resolutions up to 8K/30 @ 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as for Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. The dual-output distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up […]

Extron Debuts HDMI Splitter Amplifier for MS Teams and It Can Do 8K Signals

Russound Details New AVA-Series Mini Audio Receivers

Russound announced the AVA-Series Mini Audio Receivers (Mini-AVRs). The AVA2.1 and AVA3.1 Mini-AVRs are designed for custom installation specialists, providing them with compact, plug-and-play amplification for 2.1 and 3.1 audio systems with Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDMI. Both models include a fully integrated, highly efficient Class-D amplifier with digital inputs, 100-240V 50/60Hz universal power supply […]

Russound Details New AVA-Series Mini Audio Receivers

Avocor Introduces X Series All-in-One LED for High-End Corporate and Retail Spaces

Avocor introduced the X Series, an all-in-one large-format LED. The X Series designed for high-end corporate environments as well as retail spaces. With two size options available, 132” (21:9) and 138” (16:9), the Avocor X Series is powered by a built-in processor, the same used in Avocor’s commercial collaboration displays. Here’s a video we shot […]

Avocor Introduces X Series All-in-One LED for High-End Corporate and Retail Spaces

PPDS Philips Sells Half-a-Million Hotel TVs Already

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) says it just sold its 500,000th Philips MediaSuite TV to a leading hotel group. With Chromecast built-in and Netflix-ready entertainment solution reached the half-a-million milestone during ISE 2024 in Barcelona this month, less than five years since the series was first introduced. Said to have exceeded PPDS’ own internal targets, […]

PPDS Philips Sells Half-a-Million Hotel TVs Already

CTI Buys Vistacom; Now Biggest Command and Control Integrator Globally

CTI has acquired Vistacom, Inc. of Allentown, Pennsylvania, the country’s biggest command and control room integrator. CTI says Vistacom’s proven NOC and Control Room design and integration services mark a significant expansion to CTI’s portfolio. CTI serves customers nationwide, with locations spread from Michigan to Texas, New Jersey to California, and worldwide as a member […]

CTI Buys Vistacom; Now Biggest Command and Control Integrator Globally

Vivi Adds Digital Signage to Its Wireless Sharing Platform; Still Aimed at Education

Vivi announced it has expanded into a communication tool that can connect an entire school. With Vivi Video Announcements, a school leader can deliver morning announcements, ad-hoc messaging in response to incoming news or any other messaging “made more powerful with video.” Vivi Text Announcements enable a school’s administrative team to send “concise, non-disruptive yet […]

Vivi Adds Digital Signage to Its Wireless Sharing Platform; Still Aimed at Education

NETGEAR is Now Plug & Play with Panasonic Connect KAIROS

NETGEAR announced an interoperability partnership with Panasonic Connect for the KAIROS IT/IP Platform for live production. The M4350 series ST 2110-capable switches are part of NETGEAR’s ongoing initiative to develop AV-over-IP solutions for the broadcast and Pro AV industries. KAIROS is an IT/IP Platform for live production that gives professionals unlimited control to deliver content […]

NETGEAR is Now Plug & Play with Panasonic Connect KAIROS

TASCAM Announces MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier

TASCAM announced the MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier. Part of the company’s Compact Commercial Series, the new MA-BT240 includes the ability to switch between low and high amplification impedance, Bluetooth reception for content streaming, a microphone input for paging, ducking capability — it’s aimed at commercial spaces including retail stores, restaurants, cafes, office environments, educational facilities […]

TASCAM Announces MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier

Vanco Ships Vanco Evolution 4K HDMI Wireless Extender

Vanco is shipping the Vanco Evolution 4K HDMI Wireless Extender with HDMI Loop-Out. The company says the EV4KWHDMI 4K Wireless HDMI Extender is a wireless solution that delivers 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video up to 154 feet (50m), as well as uncompressed 2.0 channel LPCM audio. No line of sight is required: signals from the EV4KWHDMI traverse […]

Vanco Ships Vanco Evolution 4K HDMI Wireless Extender

Da-Lite’s Tensioned Advantage Electric Screen is Available in the Modus VR Visual Experience Platform

Da-Lite announced its Tensioned Advantage electric screen with SightLine cable drop is available in the latest release of the Modus VR visual experience platform. Available as an option with the company’s Tensioned Advantage and Advantage electric screens, SightLine gives the impression of a floating screen. The single roller design suspension system features three or four […]

Da-Lite’s Tensioned Advantage Electric Screen is Available in the Modus VR Visual Experience Platform

Astera Launches ProjectionLens Accessory for Battery-Powered LED-Based Light

Astera announced the launch of ProjectionLens, as accessory designed to add capabilities to its battery-powered, LED-based light, allowing to convert quickly into a Profile Spotlight. The lightweight, portable PlutoFresnel — which operates on a completely wireless basis with built-in battery pack — can be “transformed in less than a minute simply by slipping on the […]

Astera Launches ProjectionLens Accessory for Battery-Powered LED-Based Light

Dynacord Debuts V600:2 600 Watt Amplifier for PA and Background Music

Dynacord announced the V600:2, a new member of its V Series family of commercial amplifiers. With a total output capacity of 600 watts, this ultra-compact two-channel amplifier is not only tailored for background music and announcements but also excels whenever higher SPL levels in small to mid-sized fixed installations are required, including educational facilities, hospitality […]

Dynacord Debuts V600:2 600 Watt Amplifier for PA and Background Music