As the year comes to a close, the rAVe [PUBS] team is excited to present 2023 ProAV Wrapped, a LAVNCH & LEARN covering all facets of the industry. Led by Megan A. Dutta, a panel of experts — including Xzavia Killikelly, CTS, Peerless-AV’s Kevin McDonald and Southtown AV’s Heather Sidorowicz — will discuss ProAV trends, […]

Sennheiser has announced that new components of the EW-DX microphone system are shipping and available to customers. With initial components released last year, EW-DX “simplifies professional workflows by utilizing refined technologies to deliver a digital UHF system that can be scaled with ease.” Among the newly available products are a two-channel Dante receiver in a […]

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced that the AIMS Education Library — a comprehensive online resource designed to facilitate learning about IP technology for the broadcast and ProAV industries — is now available at aimsalliance.org/document-library The AIMS Education Library offers an extensive database of all sessions presented or recorded by AIMS’ members […]

Audinate made it clear the company wants to be known as an AV-over-IP brand — not just an audio-over-IP brand — with a new logo, tagline, etc. Audinate will emphasize the Dante brand more in the market, given the strong connection and recognition with customers. The Dante AV-over-IP platform tagline, “One Connection. Endless Possibilities” will […]

The SDVoE Alliance, a nonprofit consortium of technology providers collaborating to standardize the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, announces Justin Kennington has resigned from his role as president, effective immediately, and introduces Stephane Tremblay as president of the SDVoE Alliance. In 2016, Kennington conceived and founded the SDVoE Alliance […]

C2G has expanded its family of docking stations with its new USB-C 10-in-1 Triple Display Docking Station (C2G54542). Compatible with USB-C-enabled laptops or tablets, the company says it supports up to three displays and many devices with its multitude of ports, including a 4K HDMI, 4K DisplayPort, VGA, Ethernet, a USB-C for power delivery, two […]

Scalable Display Technologies will debut new advancements in simulation technology, including Scalable Version 10 and Commander, next month. Scalable will debut Commander, a new enhancement to Scalable Version 10, to simplify and streamline front-end display maintenance for military and simulation environments. Scalable’s Commander is an “intuitive front-end interface that provides insights into system state, operational […]

The SDVoE Alliance announced that Hi-Net Technology has joined the SDVoE Alliance as an adopting member. Hi-Net Technology designs and manufactures a variety of technologies, including Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), industrial network devices, network switch lines, power supply products, HDMI to Ethernet solutions, optical products and wireless solutions. Established in 2010, Hi-Net Technology says it is invested […]

The Aurora RXS-2 is a 12th-generation Intel NUC Element PC designed for the AV industry. The company says its small size allows for mounting behind displays and under tables. It can also be rack-mounted as two in a 1RU or 12 in a 5RU. Available in i5 and i7 with 500GB or 1TB SSD, the […]

The Austrian AV technology manufacturer AV Stumpfl will present new PIXERA 2.0 media server features and its BLACKPEAK projection screen surface Dec. 3-5 at the LDI exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the highlights of AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA version 2.0 is its multi-user workflow capability, which will allow media server operators to be much […]

First launched at the 1993 AES Show in New York, MediaMatrix begins its 30th year. Peavey Commercial Audio says its MediaMatrix has left a mark on the professional audio industry and its technological advancements. Throughout its first 30 years, MediaMatrix has completed numerous milestones including: First to deliver an open architecture drag-and-drop software for DSP […]

Samsung Electronics America today detailed how Samsung supported the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023 through its partnership with Liberty Media and Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. With lights out on November 18, spectators attending the race in Las Vegas or watching from around the world saw Samsung display technologies shine bright […]

At CEDIA Expo 2023, lighting control, automation, security and outdoor technology took center stage as the hottest categories in the custom installation industry. Here are a few key trends and innovative product introductions that CEDIA Expo highlighted from this year’s emerging market categories. Lighting Control CEDIA Expo 2023 featured a wealth of new lighting trends […]

PPDS (aka Philips Professional Displays) has announced the new Philips Signage 3000 EcoDesign Series QE-Line of LCD monitors. Available immediately, the Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign is available in 50”, 55” and 65” sizes and can be installed in portrait or landscape modes. The new QE-Line complements the Signage 3000 Q-Line Series with a redesigned and […]

Draper, Inc. today unveiled the 10th building at its manufacturing campus in Spiceland, Indiana, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring company leadership. The 100,000-square-foot building brings the amount of total space to 500,000 square feet. “This building will add seven much-needed loading docks and also storage and production space. It will enable us to add a […]

Magewell has introduced two new AV-over-IP products in its Ultra Encode family of live media encoders. Designed for applications ranging from livestreaming and remote contribution to IP-based production and distribution, the compact Ultra Encode HDMI Plus and Ultra Encode SDI Plus combine “exceptional encoding and delivery flexibility with simultaneous multi-protocol streaming, file-based recording, NDI HX3 […]

SMART Technologies announced a new board aimed at education, the SMART Board RX series. This display uses optically bonded glass and a multi-color stylus for inking and adds student device integration into the platform. At the heart of the SMART Board RX series are the features and functionality, purposefully designed to help make classroom time […]

Get the inside scoop on AV solutions for esports arenas with THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert. We provide expert guidance on creating a top-notch gaming environment. Discover the technology that brings your esports dreams to life. We’ll provide the key components that create an immersive and unforgettable gaming experience, from high-quality audio solutions […]

22Miles just announced AI customization services that updated the 22Miles Content Manager with AI that replaces the need for searching and scrolling and, instead uses a custom-trained, secure digital assistant who can ask follow-up questions, cross-reference sources and give expert responses. 22Miles debuts three new AI tools in its latest content management system (CMS) release, […]

By Ted Romanowitz Futuresource Consulting The True MicroLED display market for pro AV and consumer televisions is set to skyrocket. According to a newly released report from Futuresource Consulting, it will accelerate from just $24.0 million in 2023, to reach annual revenues of $26.2 billion in 2032, despite expected aggressive price erosion. The specialist research […]

Nureva announced that TAA-compliant versions in its pro series — the Nureva HDL310 and HDL410 systems — are now available. TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance is an increasingly important requirement for customers at all levels of government, education and other sectors that require cybersecurity solutions wholly made in the United States, Canada and other trusted […]

Extron just entered a new audio category with its CA 163, a unique column-array speaker designed to combine speech intelligibility, a contemporary aesthetic and integration-friendly mounting options. I’ve had the chance to already play around with, and use, this speaker and it’s a creative option to simplify speaker installs in rooms like auditoriums, large classrooms […]

By Todd Heberlein Exertis Almo When my friends and I were kids, there really wasn’t a question of IF you were going to play sports, but rather which sports your parents would allow you to play. Every kid in my neighborhood was involved in some sort of team sport, ranging from baseball to volleyball. As […]

Established in 1967, Hongguang University of Science and Technology is a private university located in Shalu District, Taichung, Taiwan. Hongguang University offers a myriad of undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of business, engineering, humanities, science and social sciences. Originally established as Hongguang Junior College of Nursing, the college expanded to a university in […]

Crestron announced new features to improve the framing for the Automate VX voice-activated speaker-tracking solution. The company says one of the big challenges for organizations is delivering an equitable experience for the in-office participants engaging with remote users. Recently certified as a Microsoft Teams Room Device for large and extra-large rooms, Automate VX solves equitable […]

In the summer of 2023, Gila River Resorts & Casinos unveiled the new Santan Mountain Casino on the Gila River Indian Community in Chandler, Arizona—a 160,000-square-foot gaming destination featuring over 800 slot machines, 25 table games and lots of amenities. The casino boasts restaurants and bars, a nearly 7,000-square-foot vibrant ballroom and the state’s largest […]

HP | Poly announced the Poly Lens App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows as well as the Poly Studio Base Room Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. The Poly Lens Room App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows is a software solution designed to streamline device management for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Offering management […]

On Nov. 2, Canon announced a variety of firmware updates for key models in its Cinema EOS line of cameras, including the EOS C500 Mark II, EOS C300 Mark III, EOS C70, EOS R5 C, the XF605 camcorder, as well as select PTZ cameras. Additionally, Canon announced the new Canon Multi-Camera Control App. All firmware […]

Lightware has joined the GPA Global Partner Program. Lightware serves customers globally with signal management solutions including the Taurus USB-C product line for UCC applications. Lightware says partnering with GPA will expand the company’s global efficiency and scale, allowing Lightware a presence to deploy, deliver and support customers in over 50 countries. The partnership will […]

Q-SYS just launched the first Certified for Microsoft Teams solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms that supports spatial audio. This solution includes any Teams-certified Q-SYS Core processor, SPA Series amplifiers, AcousticDesign Series surface mount loudspeakers and the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) beamforming microphone array. By adopting this solution, Q-SYS says organizations can enjoy “crystal-clear spatial […]

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, industry leader Brad Sousa died in Austin, Texas. Sousa was chief technology officer at AVI Systems and was in Texas for the company’s AVI LIVE – Austin event at the time of his passing. He was a long-time company employee who served in various roles including regional vice president and sr. […]

In the contemporary landscape of communication and safety, digital signage and IP-based audio systems have emerged as crucial tools for mass notification applications. This article delves into the latest trends in these technologies, shedding light on their role in enhancing security and streamlining communication. As we navigate the dynamic world of digital signage and audio […]