Volume 19, Issue 22 — December 21, 2023

rAVe Europe — Volume 19, Issue 22 — December 21, 2023

December 21, 2023 | Volume: 19 | Issue: 22

Bob Snyder writes about new company “Gather” in his latest column. While Gather may not be familiar, you’ll surely recognize its parent company, Econocom. Gather aims to create intelligent spaces with unified communication, AV and IT solutions. Learn more in Bob’s column here!

Also, Mark Coxon writes about why audio isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. Audio is tricky and many of the all-in-one options aren’t made for every single room size or scenario. Read more here to find out why this is!

Also, check out the latest on a partnership with Appspace and Crestron, AV Stumpfl’s lineup for ISE 2024 and more!

— Steph Beckett

COLUMNS

+ Europe’s New AV Brand: Gather [Bob Snyder]

As one of Europe's leading tech providers, the publicly listed group announces Gather will create intelligent audiovisual, unified communications and information technology solutions from state-of-the-art collaboration spaces to smart digital signage — and from interactive hybrid office environments to highly secure information technology infrastructures.

+ Why Audio Isn’t an All-in-One-Size-Fits-All Proposition [Mark Coxon]

If you've ever purchased a "One-Size-Fits-All" T-shirt, you understand that the shirt is too large for a child and too small for someone who typically sports an XXL. However, the shirt likely fits (with varying degrees of tightness) people who wear anything from a small to an extra large. So its not really "One Size Fits All" but rather "One Size Fits … A Lot." The all-in-one systems are designed to meet the needs of a typical small-to-medium-sized room, based on their 15' optimum range from the wall mounted device to the farthest participant, and they do a fairly good job, until they don't.