April 1, 2025 | Volume: 18 | Issue 7

rAVe Education Edition

Hi #AVtweeps, lots for you to see and do this time. First of all, check out this piece from Nathan Haynes. In it, he writes all about some important things, such as “what is AV?” I know that’s a question I have never dared to answer. When my family asks that, I just vaguely gesture at the technology in whatever room I’m in. Not the best answer. Nathan does a much better job. Read his piece here.

Also, David Danto wraps up Enterprise Connect beautifully here.

Finally, we have lots of new products for you guys to check out.

Enjoy!

Steph Beckett

Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

‘What Is AV?’ Is Still the Question [Nathan Haynes]

What is AV? This question is more relevant today than ever. If you’ve been in the AV industry for two years, 20 or even 40, you’ve witnessed its dramatic evolution. AV integrators are now de facto technologists, IT […]

Enterprise Connect 2025: AI Everywhere, But Calling, Meetings and Video Still Matter [David Danto]

Enterprise Connect 2025 has come and gone, and if one thing is clear, it’s that AI isn’t just a supporting act anymore — it’s the star of the show. From […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Extron Adds Four New Products to Its Fiber Series of XTP System Matrix Switchers

Marshall Ships Three New PTZ Cameras and Seamless Switcher

Marshall Electronics has announced that its CV612, CV620, and CV630 PTZ cameras, along with the […]

Quam Introduces UL1480-Certified Speakers for Emergency Communication Systems

Quam has announced a new line of UL1480-certified loudspeakers designed for use in Emergency Communication Systems (ECS), offering compliance with key safety […]

NTI Launches Environmental Monitoring System for Workplace Use

SMART Technologies Adds AI Assist Feature to Lumio for Schools

Lumio, SMART Technologies’ cloud-based learning platform, has added a new feature to its Spark […]

Miri Intros Bonded Wireless for 4G, 5G, WiFi and Starlink

Miri Technologies launched the X510 dual-cellular bonding network router this week. The Miri X510 can combine multiple wired and wireless data connections […]

New PK Sound Tx Series Speakers Includes Two New Point Source Modules

Need a Ruggedized PoE Network Switch? The Clearline SSF-2x8POE-RUGGED is Just That!

Cleerline Technology Group introduced the SSF-2x8POE-RUGGED, a 2×8 switch designed for […]

Extron Introduces UCS 504 for BYOD and BYOM in Small, Mid-Sized Meeting Spaces

Extron has announced the launch of the UCS 504, a 4K collaboration switching transmitter and scaling receiver kit designed to support bring-your-own-device […]

BenQ Launches Document Camera Designed for Education

Test & Measurement Company, Leader, Develops NDI Signal Integrity Testing Tool

Leader Instruments Corporation has introduced a new tool for NDI signal troubleshooting and monitoring. […]

Extron Launches MGP 641 xi 5K Multi-Window Processor for High-Resolution AV Applications

Extron has introduced the MGP 641 xi 5K, a multi-window processor designed for high-resolution signal processing in ProAV, live events and esports applications. […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Launches Transformer Cables With Swappable USB and HDMI Connections

Extron Expands NAV Line With Cost-Effective AV-over-IP Decoder

Extron has added a new decoder to its NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series with the launch of the NAV D 121, a […]

AVer Unveils AI-Powered Videoconferencing Solutions at Enterprise Connect

AVer Information is showcasing its latest AI-driven voice tracking and auto-framing technology at Enterprise Connect, introducing a lineup of products aimed at […]

Sony Begins Shipping mocopi Pro Motion Capture Kit for VR, Gaming and Animation