Volume 18, Issue 3 — February 29, 2024

rAVe Live Events — Volume 18, Issue 3 Latest headlines: Kayye’s Krystal Ball 2024, plus news from Panasonic, Avocor, Sony, Pasternack and more February 29, 2024 | Volume: 18 | Issue: 3   Howdy, y’all! I come to you at the very end of the month (hey, I can only send a newsletter on this […]

Volume 18, Issue 1 — February 16, 2024

RaveRental — Volume 18, Issue 1 — February 16, 2024 February 16, 2024 | Volume: 18 | Issue: 1   Howdy! I hope you’re all prepared to have an excellent Friday! Check out Mark Coxon’s piece on how he categorizes the many, many product releases that happen during every trade show. Hint: Not all of […]

Volume 18, Issue 2 — February 24, 2024

RaveRental — Volume 18, Issue 2 — February 24, 2024 February 24, 2024 | Volume: 18 | Issue: 2   So, Disney announced this technology that can actually be pretty revolutionary in the VR and XR environments, but it can also do some great things in live events. It’s called HoloTile and it creates a […]

Volume 17, Issue 24 — January 23, 2024

RaveRental — Volume 17, Issue 24 — January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 24   In his latest column, Scott Tiner writes about the mass shooting that happened in Lewiston, Maine, late last year. There is never a good answer for these things that happen in the world and why […]

Volume 17, Issue 23 — December 31, 2023

RaveRental — Volume 17, Issue 23 — December 31, 2023 December 31, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 23   In our industry, it’s becoming more and more important for everyone to understand security (physical, too, but in this case, cyber). So, check out this latest piece from Paul Konikowski as he summarizes the latest […]

Volume 17, Issue 22 — December 16, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 22 Latest headlines: Steph Beckett reviews LDI in her Daily Raff article, plus news from 22Miles, C2G, Angekis, NETGEAR and more December 16, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 22   LDI was SO UNBELIEVABLY cool. A blast to cover. Depending on how closely you follow our […]

Volume 17, Issue 20 — November 6, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 20 Latest headlines: Futuresource Consulting on the state of the professional microphone market, plus news from PreSonus, Sony and more November 6, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 20   Hey all! Check out the latest insight from Futuresource Consulting. According to the piece, the professional microphone […]

Volume 17, Issue 19 — October 23, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 19 Latest headlines: Michael Katz on making connections at trade shows, plus news from Matrox Video, DELTACAST, DPA Microphones and PHABRIX October 23, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 19   I don’t think I can reiterate enough the importance of networking. However, that does not mean […]

Volume 17, Issue 18 — October 9, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 18 Latest headlines: Bob Snyder writes about INTEGRATE ME, plus news from disguise, HDBaseT, Newsbridge, PlexusAV and more October 9, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 18   Sometimes the wider AV industry forgets how far the rental and staging market spreads. Of course, our natural inclination […]

Volume 17, Issue 17 — October 2, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 17 Latest headlines: Peter Hansen on the importance of company values during the hiring process, plus news from Sony, Neutrik and more October 2, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 17   Howdy, #AVtweeps. I’m once again in the lovely San Jose as I get ready for […]

Volume 17, Issue 16 — September 12, 2023

RaveRental — Volume 17, Issue 16 — September 12, 2023 September 12, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 16   Now that we’ve attended a trade show and put on a virtual event in the past week, the rAVe gang is all spent! I don’t know about you all, but I’m looking forward to this […]

Volume 17, Issue 15 — August 26, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 15 Latest headlines: Nathan Haynes on climate change and its effects on AV, plus news from Lumens Digital Optics, Blaze Audio and more August 26, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 15   Nathan Haynes wrote a really great column for this newsletter issue, all about climate […]

Volume 17, Issue 14 — August 18, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 14 Latest headlines: Bob Snyder on revenge-concertgoing and how the phenomenon is kickstarting live events post-pandemic and more August 18, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 14   What’s up, #AVtweeps? Steph here with your latest rental and staging newsletter. Have you heard about revenge-concertgoing? It’s the […]

Volume 17, Issue 13 — July 18, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 13 Latest headlines: Learn about AI and Pro Audio for AI Appreciation Day, plus news from PK Sound, Christie, Blaze Audio and more July 18, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 13   In case you missed it, rAVe celebrated AI Appreciation Day July 16 by posting […]

Volume 17, Issue 12 — July 13, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 12 Latest headlines: Futuresource Consulting on the the flat panel/front projection market, plus news from Ashly Audio, Extron, Planar and more July 13, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 12   Good evening, #AVtweeps. Hope you’re all having an excellent July. The columns I have for you […]

Volume 17, Issue 11 — June 30, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 11 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon writes about the importance of renewing your CTS, plus TONS of snippets of InfoComm news and releases June 30, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 11   Howdy, #AVtweeps! Hope you’ve all had an amazing June. Mine has been jam-packed! Check out […]

Volume 17, Issue 10 — May 30, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 10 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon’s integrator guide to InfoComm 2023, Futuresource Consulting on the future of content creation and more May 30, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 10   OK, I know we have talked so much about how live events are back, but as someone […]

Volume 17, Issue 9 — May 15, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 9 Latest headlines: Maggie McIntyre on new exhibitors to check out at InfoComm 2023, plus news from Angekis, LG, PK Sound and more May 15, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 9   Has anyone else had to remind themselves what month it is continually? I just […]

Volume 17, Issue 8 — May 1, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 8 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on designing AV around human behavior, plus news from Sony, Shure, BirdDog, Waves Audio, Roland and more May 1, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 8   Hey #AVtweeps, enjoy reading Scott Tiner’s cautionary tale this month. He writes about what happened […]

Volume 17, Issue 7 — April 11, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 7 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on the future of trade shows, plus news from Sony Electronics, Magewell, AVer Information, QSC and more April 11, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 7   Hello #AVtweeps, I’m curious: What do you see when you think about the future of […]

Volume 17, Issue 6 — March 30, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 6 Latest headlines: Brian Rhatigan on 5 important factors when choosing a new projector, plus news from Marshall Electronics, Audinate & more March 30, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 6   Hello, #AVtweeps and welcome to your last newsletter of the month. I hope you’re all […]

Volume 17, Issue 5 — March 14, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 5 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on AI and AV, Maggie McIntyre with a wrap-up about ProAV Day of LAVNCH WEEK 7, Readers’ Choice Award Noms open March 14, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 5   Welcome to our latest newsletter, rAVe Rental [and Staging] readers! Last […]

Volume 17, Issue 4 — February 27, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 4 Latest headlines: Sara Abrons notes ISE 2023 trends, plus news Prolights, LG Business Solutions, Vivitek and more February 27, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 4   Hello, my rental friends! Have you seen Sara’s latest column? She watches every single video that we shoot at […]

Volume 17, Issue 3 — February 18, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 3 Latest headlines: Kayye’s Krystal Ball 2023, Bob Snyder on rental and systems integration, plus news from Bosch, Canon and more February 18, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 3   It’s here, #AVtweeps! Kayye’s Krystal Ball! If you haven’t gotten your hands on it yet, you’ll […]

Volume 17, Issue 2 — January 24, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 2 Latest headlines: All the previews for ISE 2023, Steph Beckett interviews Sound Devices’ Matt Anderson, Scott Tiner on ChatGPT and more January 24, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 2   I know what you’re thinking. “Steph, what a big newsletter you’ve sent us!” The better […]

Volume 17, Issue 1 — January 10, 2023

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 17, Issue 1 Latest headlines: Gary Kayye on creativity in live events, Megan A. Dutta with 23 things manufacturers are looking forward to in 2023 January 10, 2023 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 1   What a year I suspect this will be, #AVtweeps. We’ve teased the return of […]

Volume 16, Issue 24 — December 23, 2022

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 16, Issue 24 Latest headlines: Bob Snyder on rising energy costs in Europe and the affect on ProAV, Scott Tiner on the hyper-political world and more December 23, 2022 | Volume: 16 | Issue: 24   Hello #AVtweeps, it’s your last newsletter of 2022. I know you’re all anxious […]

Volume 16, Issue 23 — December 9, 2022

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 16, Issue 23 Latest headlines: Nathan Haynes on the experience economy, plus news from Audio-Technica, Tascam, RGB Spectrum, Sony Electronics and more December 9, 2022 | Volume: 16 | Issue: 23   #AVtweeps, do you know anything about the experience economy? Nathan Haynes says that if you don’t, you […]

Volume 16, Issue 22 — November 30, 2022

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 16, Issue 22 Latest headlines: Steph Beckett with a wrap-up about DSE (and a little about LDI) and Scott Tiner on how to recruit more into our industry November 30, 2022 | Volume: 16 | Issue: 22   Did you know that we recently got back from DSE 2022? […]

Volume 16, Issue 21 — November 14, 2022

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 16, Issue 21 Latest headlines: AVIXA’s report on the gender wage gap in ProAV, Steph Beckett on why you should attend DSE (and LDI) and more November 14, 2022 | Volume: 16 | Issue: 21   Are women welcome in ProAV? Our natural answer is to say, “yes, of […]

Volume 16, Issue 20 — October 25, 2022

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 16, Issue 20 Latest headlines: Megan A. Dutta on loving your job, Steph Beckett on why you should attend LAVNCH WEEK 6, plus news from Shure, Green Hippo October 25, 2022 | Volume: 16 | Issue: 20   In a world of burnout, quiet quitting and the general exhaustion […]

Volume 16, Issue 19 — October 11, 2022

rAVe Rental and Staging — Volume 16, Issue 19 Latest headlines: Bob Snyder on a new competition from Wikimedia Foundation, Gary Kayye’s favorite show-floor demo from CEDIA Expo and more October 11, 2022 | Volume: 16 | Issue: 19   As many of you are audio professionals, I know you’ll want to keep a close […]