Volume 23, Issue 18 – May 14, 2025

Latest headlines: David Danto on why and how your AV gear is watching you, plus news from Huddly, Marshall, PureLink, Lightware and more

May 14, 2025 | Volume: 23 | Issue: 18

rAVe ProAV Edition

Hello, #AVtweeps, and welcome to the mad dash to InfoComm 2025. We’re hitting up some of the top headlines from the past week and looking at how those may define the show for us. Speaking of which, don’t forget to use code “RAVE” as you register for your free show floor pass! 


In terms of what’s within this newsletter, we have David Danto’s blog on how and why your AV gear might be watching you (it most likely is, I fear). But he digs into the implications of this, and it’s actually quite interesting. Read it here.


Also, don’t miss Huddly’s new video bar that I think is potentially my favorite one on the market, a plug-and-play meeting system from PureLink, Powersoft’s new compact amplifier and more! Read on below. 

Steph Beckett
Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

Is Your Gear Watching You? [David Danto]

You’ve heard the old line from the early internet era: “If the product is free, you’re the product.” But in today’s audiovisual and collaboration industry, that idea […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Huddly Launches C1 AI-Powered Video Bar for Small and Medium Rooms

Powersoft to Showcase Compact Nota 142 Amplifier at InfoComm 2025

Powersoft will debut its Nota 142 amplifier at InfoComm 2025, a compact unit designed for […]

L-Acoustics Introduces LA1.16i Amplified Controller for Compact Installation Applications

L-Acoustics has announced the launch of the LA1.16i, an ultra-compact, 16-channel amplified controller designed for permanent installations in small and medium […]

Telycam Begins Shipping Vision+ 4KZ Professional Box Camera

Xyte Launches AI-Driven MCP Server for AV Automation

Xyte has announced the beta release of its MCP Server, a new software tool that allows AI agents to automate AV system tasks in real time. The […]

Marshall to Highlight Elite Series PTZ Cameras at InfoComm 2025

Marshall Electronics will showcase its Elite Series of PTZ cameras at InfoComm 2025, taking place June 11–13 at the Orange County Convention Center. 

tvONE Ships CALICO PRO 1200 Video Processor for LED, 4K Video Applications

QuickLink Launches StudioPro-NDI and StudioPro-3 With One-Frame Delay

QuickLink has released two new versions of its StudioPro video production platform: the StudioPro […]

Kwikset Introduces New Lever and Storeroom Functions for Light Commercial Market

Kwikset has expanded its product line with the launch of the Casey push-button light commercial lever and new storeroom function options for its Milan and […]

beyerdynamic Adds DT 770 PRO X to Permanent Product Line

L-Acoustics Unveils Audio Innovation Ecosystem at London Keynote

L-Acoustics introduced a new suite of audio technologies last week at its Keynote 2025 event, […]

Sennheiser, Barco Expand Try-and-Buy Program to US Customers

Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Bar Solutions are now available to U.S.-based end users through the Barco Try-and-Buy program, the company announced.

PureLink Launches Pre-Programmed Plug-and-Play Meeting Room System

Lightware and NETGEAR Partner to Streamline AV-over-IP Deployment

Lightware has partnered with NETGEAR to simplify AV-over-IP deployment by integrating […]

Mersive Launches Closed Beta for New Collaboration Suite

Mersive Technologies has launched a closed beta program for its upcoming Mersive Collaboration Suite, now active with selected partners and customers.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

Nanolumens, AUO Display Plus Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Display Technology

Nanolumens and AUO Display Plus have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development and deployment of next-generation display […]

Freedman Group Acquires US-Based Wireless Audio Firm Lectrosonics

The Freedman Group, parent company of RØDE, Mackie and other audio brands, has acquired Lectrosonics, a U.S.-based manufacturer of wireless audio systems […]

Cory Crawford Named President of Solotech’s US Sales and Systems Integration Division

Solotech has promoted Cory Crawford to president of its Sales and Systems Integration (SSI) Division in the United States. Crawford has more than 25 years of […]

Extron Opens New AV Demonstration Facility at Anaheim Headquarters

Extron has opened a new Event Center at its global headquarters in Anaheim, California, designed to demonstrate its professional AV technologies in real-world […]

SDVoE Alliance to Highlight AV Applications for Healthcare at InfoComm 2025

The SDVoE Alliance will feature demonstrations from Advantech and Broadata Communications at InfoComm 2025 to show how its technology can support […]

Absen Opens 20 New Showrooms in Global Expansion Effort

LED display manufacturer Absen has opened 20 new showrooms across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America as part of an effort to expand its […]

VuWall Names Leo Bull Chief Revenue Officer

VuWall has promoted Leo Bull to chief revenue officer of both VuWall and Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) North America, the company announced […]

Custom Channels Acquired Ahead of InfoComm 2025 Product Launch

Custom Channels, a business music streaming provider founded in 2000, has been acquired by tech entrepreneur Joe Comer and longtime operations leader Kurt […]

AWARDS

rAVe [PUBS] at InfoComm 2025: Three Ways to Stand Out on the Show Floor

We’re rolling into InfoComm 2025 with three high-impact programs designed to showcase innovation, celebrate standout solutions and amplify visibility on the show floor. Manufacturers can apply for all three — from broad industry recognition to targeted exposure among AV/IT end users. Two are awards programs, and one is a curated, on-the-floor tour.

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

University of Central Florida Installs Sennheiser Ceiling Microphones to Improve Classroom Audio

The University of Central Florida has completed the installation of Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 […]

Portland International Airport Installs Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Speakers for Terminal Audio 

As part of its PDX Next modernization project, Portland International Airport has integrated […]

GoVision Upgrades Sutter Health Park for MLB Use 

As the Oakland Athletics prepare to call Sutter Health Park home for the next three seasons, the ballpark has undergone a major AV upgrade to meet Major […]

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

Solid State Logic Shows Off Tempest Control App Virtual Control Software

Wharfedale Pro Introduces Tourus+ Series of Polypropylene Loudspeakers

PADS4 Shows Off Workspace Management Platform for Efficient Room Booking

BirdDog Discusses Connect Platform for Global NDI and SRT Video Workflows

ATOMOS Introduces A-Eye Series of AI-Enhanced PTZ Cameras

MultiDyne Adds New Throw Down Converters to NanoBriX Series

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