I arrive in your inbox today with some bittersweet news. Jacob Blount is leaving rAVe for a new job opportunity — today is his last day. We’re all very sad and will miss him. I’ve known Jacob for ~five years now, and I know just like all of you — he works tirelessly, is an irreplaceable problem-solver, and above all, is a fantastic person and friend. But, we’re all so proud of him and know that he’s going to kill it in his new role. Go add him on LinkedIn because I have a feeling he’s going to do great things. So, Jacob, today’s Disney song is for you.
Today we have two columns: One from Joel Rollins, talking about the recent coronavirus outbreak, and how to make sure all AV rental employees stay healthy. The other is from our pals over at Almo Pro A/V, and it’s all about esports! What are esports, you ask? And also, what do they have to do with the rental and staging corner of our industry? I’m not going to tell you. Go read it!
In other news, Mackie is introducing its CR series of multimedia monitors. L-Acoustics revealed a flyable touring rack, plus Waves Audio has a new live mixer.
Enjoy!