January 16, 2025 | Volume: 21 | Issue 1

rAVe EMEA Edition

Hello, everyone! Happy New Year! In the latest rAVe EMEA newsletter, you’ll find an article from David Danto reviewing the tech he saw at this year’s CES. From earbuds to health tech and more, it’s an interesting read to find out about the relevant trends at the show.

Speaking of shows, will I see you at ISE 2025? If you still need to register, make sure to use the code “RAVEPUBS” to register for free access onto the show floor. See you there!

Steph Beckett
Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

Final Reflections on CES 2025 [David Danto]

As I write this, I’ve just returned home from the 2025 CES conference. With about 36 hours to let my thoughts settle, I’ve outlined my biggest takeaways from this year’s event. Here they are, in no particular order. […]

LED Displays, Unmasked [Alan C. Brawn]

We are all familiar with the caveat “what you see is what you get,” and the ancillary “seeing is believing.” For years in AV, we applied this general rule to the overall display industry. We looked at an image and […]

How Microsoft Ignite 2024 Showed AI’s Transformative Power for AV and Beyond [Scott Tiner]

I was absolutely thrilled to see that Steph Beckett from rAVe and several other well-known AV companies were represented at Microsoft Ignite 2024. I don’t […]

FEATURED SURVEY

rAVe January 2025 Temperature Check Survey — Now OPEN

As we kick off the new year, we want to hear your thoughts on where the ProAV industry is headed in 2025. This quick survey is your chance to weigh in on the trends, skills and innovations shaping the future of AV. Your insights will help us better understand the challenges and opportunities ahead — and, as a bonus, you could win one of two $50 Amazon gift cards just for participating!

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Jetbuilt Geniusly Announces JetPay; Integrators Will Love This!

Xyte Connect+ Platform Includes Native AV Device Integrations and Cloud Connections for Device Management

Xyte has introduced its Xyte Connect+ platform […]

New K Column from QSC Audio is Portable 3000-Watt Active Line Array Speaker

QSC Audio introduced the KC12 “K Column” Active 3-Way Column Loudspeaker System. The KC12 is a 3-way, 3000-watt active loudspeaker system available in […]

Sony Electronics Introduces mocopi Pro Kit: A Full-Body Motion Capture for Pros

Dynaudio Updates Symphony Opus One Immersive Sound Bar

Dynaudio updated Symphony Opus One immersive sound bar design. The high-design solution has a […]

Extron Just Launched Cool Controllers That Automatically Start and Stop a Meeting Room Through Occupancy Sensing!

Extron is now shipping the WC Pro 150 OCS and WC Pro 160 Workspace Automation Controllers, designed to provide secure display control and automation for […]

Shure One-Ups Themselves With New MV7i Smart Microphone

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

Visionary Picks Avitor to Distribute Its AV-over-IP Platform in Ireland

Visionary has announced a partnership with Avitor, naming the company as the exclusive distributor of Visionary’s products in Ireland. “We are excited to partner […]

T-Mobile Buys DOOH Media Company, Vistar Media, for $600 Million; Boost to Digital Signage Industry

T-Mobile has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vistar Media, a provider of technology solutions for digital-out-of-home (DOOH) advertising. Vistar Media […]

DPA Microphones Acquires Majority Stake in Austrian Audio, Expanding High-End Audio Portfolio

DPA Microphones has acquired a majority stake in Vienna-based Austrian Audio. Founded in 2017 by former AKG Vienna employees, Austrian Audio builds on that […]

Williams AV Grows International Team

Williams AV has expanded its international sales team with the addition of two experienced AV professionals. Michael Carvosso has joined as the International […]

WORLDWIDE NEWS WATCH

Here’s What’s Happening Globally.

VESA Adds New Performance Levels to ClearMR and DisplayHDR True Black Standards for Esports

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced that it has published updates to several of its front-of-screen performance standard and logo programs […]

Kwikset Intros Halifax LED Lever, A Smart Door Handle With LED Lighting

Kwikset introduced the Halifax LED Lever, featuring an integrated LED light that illuminates the handle when motion is detected, making it easier to locate in the […]

New Company Co-Founded by a BirdDog Founder Aims to Embrace AV-over-IP Standards; Welcome Turtle AV

Turtle AV, an new Australia-based manufacturer of AV-over-IP solutions leveraging Dante AV-A, Dante Audio, JPEG 2000 and HEVC/H.265 and just debuted 24 new […]

VESA to Develop DP80LL Ultra-High-Bit-Rate (UHBR) Cables for 80Gbps DisplayPort; NVIDIA Is Helping

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced its plans to introduce new DP80LL (“low loss”) ultra-high-bit-rate (UHBR) cables, supporting up […]

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

Here’s How Kramer’s AV Solutions Helped the Fabryka Wełny Hotel & Spa in Poland

Kramer’s signal management solutions were selected to enhance business opportunities and improve guest experiences at the Fabryka Wełny Hotel & Spa. […]