Utelogy Corporation has announced a partnership with Sony in which Utelogy now offers support for Sony’s Professional BRAVIA displays and VPL series of laser projectors and will be adding support for Sony’s SRG and BRC line of PTZ and Remote cameras. Through this partnership, Utelogy users can expect integration of Sony’s Professional BRAVIA Displays and […]

My next pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast features Sony’s director of B2B sales and marketing, Mark Bonofacio, who details everything you can expect in its booth next week. In addition to 16 new BRAVIA displays — in three new product lines — Sony has decided to focus its in-booth virtual (XR) production set on corporate and live event […]

ENCO is set to bring its ultra-quiet, smooth camera operation — in the form of its RUSHWORKS PTX Model 3 PRO robotic pan/tilt head –to InfoComm 2023, where the company will exhibit in Booth 3816. Designed for larger payloads, the PTX Model 3 provides the torque necessary for smoothly controlling most professional-grade camera/lens combinations, including […]

Crystal LED Experience Welcoming you into our booth this year, we’re excited to present the debut of new AI-generated content from Creative Technologist and CEO of Holonyne Corporation, Jon 9. Shown on our 220” diagonal Crystal LED display, this intriguing content is sure to mesmerize viewers. Virtual Production Demonstration Taking center stage in our booth, […]

Sony just opened a virtual production space in the UK at Pinewood Studios (where movies like “Star Wars” were filmed). The state-of-the-art space has become part of the DMPC in Europe, one of the world’s leading destinations for makers of film, television and commercials. The centre allows broadcasters, production companies and technicians time with Sony’s […]

In honor of Earth Day 2023, rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with Commercial Integrator to explore sustainability in ProAV. We sat down with Rich Ventura, vice president PDSA, at Sony Electronics. to discuss the company’s sustainability efforts in 2023. rAVe: Tell us why your company is passionate about sustainability. RICH VENTURA: This is a core [value] to Sony. […]

Sony Europe B.V. today announces the appointment of a new Head of Professional Displays and Solutions, Rik Willemse, as part of a new era for the business. Rik was previously Head of Sales for Professional Displays and Solutions Europe and has a long 20-year history within the company in various marketing, sales, business development and […]

Sustainability is critical to the future of the world — and the world of ProAV. On Thursday, April 20, Commercial Integrator and rAVe [PUBS] have partnered on a LAVNCH & LEARN titled “Sustainability & AV” where industry leaders will gather to chat about their company’s sustainability initiatives and to share actionable tips on becoming carbon neutral. […]

After three AI Month sessions, a comprehensive survey, articles and more, we’ve explored a lot about AI and how it will affect the future of AV, Digital Signage and UCC. And, thanks to our AI Month partner, Sony, we’ve assembled a resource about AI that no other publication can offer. In fact, take a look […]

The seemingly instant rise in popularity of AI software applications like ChatGPT and DALL-E made AI a household word. But, leading AI-based AV companies have been using AI to help drive room and facility-wide usage analytics for well over a half-dozen years now. And, since the pandemic, AI has been integrated into USB and PTZ […]

Ever since the rise in popularity of Chat GPT, AI has captured the imagination of the entire world. This sudden burst in popularity has helped the AI market overall as various tech giants have sped up their efforts on the technology. According to the numbers available on Statista.com, the Artificial Intelligence market is set to grow […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making significant advancements in recent years, and it is now being utilized in various fields — including the professional audiovisual market. AI has been playing a significant role in transforming the AV market and it is expected to continue doing so in the future. One area where AI is making […]

Everyone likely already knows that AI can be used to handle repetitive tasks across an organization making everyone more efficient, but that’s just the boring part of AI. AI can, and will, help businesses and schools accelerate voice control, solve ambient noise problems, simplify meeting and class notifications, help integrate NLP (Natural Language Processing), speed-up […]

Sony introduces two mobile demonstration units that will tour over 60 locations in 17 countries across Europe, displaying technologies from Sony’s Professional Displays and Solutions business. The tour will bring Sony closer to its customers and provide a more personalized, hands-on experience for visitors. The two units making their way across Europe this spring will […]

AI has been helping advertisers use digital signage to both identify and target messages, but it can do so much more, and will. The future of digital signage isn’t in the resolution of the content or the size of the image. And it’s certainly not going to be determined by the network we use to […]

The exclusive bundle leverages MultiDyne’s Emmy award-winning fiber system to transform the VENICE digital cinema camera into a live events camera. Sony Electronics Inc. and MultiDyne Video and Fiber Optic Systems today introduced VENICE 4K Live, a new bundle created specifically for cinematic live productions. Since its introduction, the VENICE has become the go-to camera […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way businesses operate and communicate. Today, the role of AI in unified communications and collaboration (UCC) is becoming increasingly important. UCC refers to the integration of communication and collaboration tools, including instant messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing and conferencing. In this article, we will discuss how AI […]

Sony Electronics and MultiDyne Video and Fiber Optic Systems today introduced VENICE 4K Live, a new bundle created specifically for cinematic live productions. The VENICE 4K Live bundle was developed with MultiDyne based on feedback from live event professionals and uses MultiDyne’s SilverBack Fiber Optic Camera Adapter with the VENICE, allowing crews to embrace cinematic […]

The survey is now closed, but check out the results here! We need to know what you know about AI. Why? Well, March is AI Month here at rAVe, and we’re interested to know what you do and don’t know about AI — so we can get a pulse on perceptions and use cases in […]

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a show like this. I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2023 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. No other company went to every single booth. We amassed a cache of more […]

Sony is expanding its lineup of PTZ cameras with the addition of two 4K models with built-in AI analytics. The SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 cameras automatically and consistently track and naturally frame presenters, regardless of movement or posture, for seamless content creation and control — all without operating a computer. The company’s new “PTZ Auto Framing […]

Sony Electronics is launching two scalable new series of its Crystal LED premium displays series. The BH-series (ZRD-BH12D and ZRD-BH15D) and the CH-series (ZRD-CH12D and ZRD-CH15D) are designed for corporations, retail environments and screening rooms. Both new series will be available in a P1.2mm and P1.5mm pixel pitch and deliver the exceptional picture quality and […]

Savant Systems has partnered with Sony and Megapixel to sell their products. Savant is now offering the Sony ES Home Cinema Laser Projector series through the Savant Store. The Sony ES front-projector lineup is an ultra-premium digital entertainment solution that enables integrators to deliver the finest video experience to discerning clients, while taking full advantage […]

A new year has begun. 2023 will usher in a chance for the ProAV industry to create, innovate and grow. We spoke with 23 different manufacturers—like AtlasIED, Shure and Legrand—to see what’s on they have in store for the year ahead. Here’s what they had to say… Atlona celebrates its 20th anniversary with the launch […]

Sony Electronics’ new Device Management Platform (DMP), optimized for Sony’s BRAVIA professional displays, is comprised of two solutions; one which enables remote device management and a second for secure and quick device setup and distribution. By defining a device and required applications for a given project, Sony’s DMP helps Managed Service Providers (MSP) automate the […]

Sony Corporation is partnering with signageOS to provide streamlined integration to support Sony’s professional BRAVIA displays and create a more connected digital signage and content management system (CMS) framework for the company and its partners across the globe. The new signageOS alliance will nearly double the compatibility of Sony’s displays to offer support for close […]

Sony’s latest addition to its PTZ camera lineup, the SRG-X40UH, is now available for shipping in the United States and Canada. The camera is an ideal choice for remote communication and monitoring in a wide range of markets which have seen strong growth in the last couple of years, such as corporate, education, healthcare, faith […]

Sony Electronics’ new line-array speaker, the SLS-1A, is purpose-built to create new sound field coverage when paired with large format displays. It is designed for education, corporate, retail and house of worship applications. The speaker solves common pain-points for large and medium spaces with large format display, for example unfavorable acoustics and architectural challenges, intelligibility, […]

Sony Electronics announced the “world’s smallest WUXGA 3LCD laser projectors,” the VPL-PHZ61 and VPL-PHZ51, which are aimed at corporate, education, museum, entertainment and simulation applications. The VPL-PHZ61 and VPL-PHZ51 are designed to install on ceilings in meeting rooms and classrooms with a +55% vertical shift, the widest in the fixed lens models1. Both models boast […]

Sony Electronics added to its Cinema Line with the FX30 (model ILME-FX30). The new FX30 is a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers many professional features of the Cinema Line, such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes, and user-imported LUTs (Look Up Tables) at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers. In addition to introducing the […]

Sony Electronics announced the launch of the new SRS-XV900, the loudest Bluetooth speaker in the wireless speaker X-series range. The SRS-XV900 three-way sound system is made for “parties with long-playing, ground-breaking, omnidirectional audio and so much more.” The dedicated drivers bring mid-range and vocal clarity, an X-Balanced speaker delivers distortion-free lows, and programmable ambient lighting […]

Sony Electronics has announced the new HT-A3000 sound bar. The HT-A3000 features 3.1 channels, three front speakers including a dedicated center speaker for clear dialogue and a built-in dual subwoofer for deep bass. Coupled with Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force PRO Front Surround technology, the A3000 “creates virtual surround sound that comes from multiple dimensions […]