There’s nothing like reminiscing on old times to remind you of how far you’ve come. That’s why, in this episode, I dredged up an 11-year-old episode of Rants & rAVes for your viewing pleasure. Our online content really has changed significantly in the past few years! Nathan Haynes also joins this episode to talk about […]

Whitwam AVI has installed a K-array loudspeaker system at Canterbury Cathedral, improving intelligibility of the spoken word to levels previously unattainable. The Cathedral’s earlier sound reinforcement system, installed in the 70s, was starting to fail and was becoming intermittent. Aware that the Lambeth Conference was due to be held in the summer of 2020, the […]

Gaia Nomaya Wellness Center is a 7,000-square-foot music, wellness and arts space in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to using music as medicine and art as therapy. A social wellness environment where visitors can have fun and hear music, yet also experience a range of healthy self-care options, the space is also used for outside events that support […]

Royer Labs opened in 1998, creating an immediate industry classic with the R-121 ribbon mic. The R-121 kick-started the modern ribbon microphone movement and remains Royer’s flagship mic and best seller. The R-121, and subsequent Royer ribbon microphones, earned Royer Labs the coveted Technical Grammy in 2013.  In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, Royer Labs […]

When the Curran Opera House first opened its doors in 1906, it was a beacon of culture for downtown Boulder, Colorado, presenting operas, musicals, and the latest “modern” spectacle of silent movies. When the boom of films with spoken dialog arrived in the 1930s, the 850-capacity venue was given both an Art Deco makeover and […]

RF Venue, a global leader in essential RF accessories for wireless audio, has launched its CP Architectural Antenna. Building on the highly acclaimed CP Beam Antenna and housed in the same slim enclosure as the RF Venue Diversity Architectural Antenna for invisible performance, the CP Architectural Antenna provides enhanced protection against wireless IEM dropouts and […]

After months of content, technical and especially visual redesign, Exertis AV launches its new website – which is modern, informative and presents state-of-the-art technology. The redesign of the homepage and online shop is a major step forward in offering dealers, planners and architects as well as manufacturers and applicants an even better service and navigation […]

The expansion of Absen’s European sales team continues with the creation of two new roles; Business Development Manager for Benelux and Pre-Sales Engineer. Absen, one of the world’s leading LED displays is delighted to welcome to the team Geoffrey De Schepper Bruggeman as Business Development Manager for Benelux and Will Miles as Pre-sales Engineer for […]

Italian audio, video, digital signage and control solution distributor Prase Media Technologies has delivered its first Hippotizer training sessions, in collaboration with Green Hippo. The two-day course was designed to showcase some of the world-class features of the Nevis+ and Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers and the new Hippotizer 4.8 software. Prase became a Green Hippo […]

In recognition of their 50th Anniversary this year, Sound Productions (SoundPro) was honored with the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Milestone Award at the NAMM Breakfast session Saturday, April 15. Presented annually by NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond and Music Historian Dan Del Fiorentino, the Milestone Award acknowledges association members who have made […]

The run-up to this year’s AES Europe 2023 Convention, being held at Aalto University, Espoo, Helsinki, Finland, May 13-15, continues to build momentum with a strong Technical Program featuring over 40 topical Workshops in addition to research papers presentations, technology demonstrations and networking events. Whether attending as a first-time student or seasoned veteran of AES […]

To ring in the beginning of May, Emily Dean joined as my guest host once again on this episode of rAVe [TV]. We discussed the results of our April Temperature Check Survey and discussed a bit about our May Temperature Check Survey. The subject this month? InfoComm 2023. Will we see you there? If so, […]

EUROPALCO, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe, has recently invested in two KUKA robots to create differentiating events, with a new “Wow Factor” for its clients. Europalco plans to use the KUKA KR210 robots in many ways, with LED walls, LCD, lasers, and even artists or people assisting the […]

DTEN, a leading provider of video conferencing solutions, today announced that their DTEN D7X video conferencing & collaboration solution is now certified for Microsoft Teams. DTEN, in collaboration with Microsoft, is creating an easy to use out of the box Teams Rooms on Android collaboration solution.   DTEN’s portfolio of video collaboration solutions, which feature built-in […]

The 59th Munich Security Conference (MSC) took place in Munich with more than 450 international participants and over 50 events. Rohde & Schwarz provided six of its R&S QPS Walk2000 security scanners, one at each entrance. With more than 20,000 scans, the company contributed to a safe environment for the MSC 2023. The R&S QPS […]

Swedish-based Mobile Links Europe AB are Northern Europe’s leading partner in the delivery of broadcast media. Their services deliver connectivity and transmission via satellite, fibre infrastructure and microwave. With a successful portfolio of productions spanning numerous international live sports events, news reports, video conferences and corporate events, Mobilelinks have a proven record of executing services reliably and […]

intoPIX, the leading provider of innovative compression technology, and Lawo proudly announce that, following the popularity of Lawo’s vm_jpegXS app for its V__matrix platform, several new Lawo products will be natively JPEG XS-compliant thanks to Lawo’s adoption of the intoPIX TicoXS codec. As the media industry increasingly leverages the benefits of IP-based remote and distributed production workflows, […]

The Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center, home to The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University (ASU), saw the opening of novel facilities in 2022 at its Mesa, AZ location, seven miles from the University’s main Tempe campus. The new 118,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, located within the Herberger Institute for Design and […]

With its compact size, high power-to-weight ratio, and exceptional energy efficiency, Meyer Sound’s PANTHER™ large-format linear line array loudspeaker is reaping savings in both operating expenses and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its first year of global touring. Two notable examples are Ed Sheeran’s “+ – = ÷ x” (“Mathematics”) Tour and Michael Bublé’s “Higher […]

Kansas City’s brand-new International Airport terminal has opened with a focus on the traveller experience, offering a technology-rich terminal with large LED walls driven by tvONE’s Green Hippo® Media Servers. The new multimillion-dollar, 39-gate single terminal is billed as the largest single infrastructure project in Kansas City’s history and the natural light-filled, spacious building reflects the […]

Backed by 20 years of global manufacturing experience and deep knowledge of the systems integration industry, multi-award-winning professional-grade cabling manufacturer Kordz understands what systems integrators need to design and install robust, reliable networks quickly and efficiently. Its latest innovation, SlimCat, comprises bulk-reducing 4mm diameter Category 6 cable, and specially designed RJ45 crimp connectors and RJ45 […]

B-Tech AV Mounts; award winning designer and manufacturer of pro AV mounting solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Walker to Managing Director UK. Mark first stepped through the doors of B-Tech in 2007 and forged an extremely successful career in sales; starting out in an internal tech sales position before progressing to […]

Dedicated to providing systems integrators with the premium cabling products, tools, and support they need to deliver exceptional connectivity to their customers, Kordz has developed a comprehensive, insightful Professional Briefing on the history, evolution, recommended practices, and growing use cases of 28AWG Cat6 and Cat6a cable in computer networks. Particularly helpful to integrators faced with […]

ATXN has made the move to a completely 4K environment with the aid of Canare 4K-capable 12G-SDI cables, video patchbays, and BNC connectors. Under the direction of the station’s Chief Engineer, Garry Wilkison, and local integrator Kvasir Systems, the City of Austin government access channel selected the brand for its reputation as a leading manufacturer […]

Stifel Theatre is a historic, 3,100 seat theatre in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Originally opened in 1934, the theatre has played host to a variety of events including opera, Broadway, the symphony, comedy acts and some of the greatest musical performers in history. And just recently, the theatre has made significant improvements […]

Dim-to-Warm Strip Light uses integrated technology to automatically warm the LED color temperature as the lights are dimmed. It enables customers to utilize tunable white LED technology without specialized controllers or programs. This effect mimics the appearance of incandescent lighting for a more natural dimming feel. “With Dim-to-Warm Strip Light, DMX control and full automation […]

Angekis Technology (www.angekis.com), a leading designer and manufacturer of video conferencing equipment, has recently announced their continued distribution partnership with ABCOM DISTRIBUTION LLC (www.abcom.ae), a leading distributor of audio-visual solutions in the Middle East region. Through this partnership, ABCOM will be able to distribute Angekis’ top-notch PTZ cameras, speakerphones, and other videoconferencing equipment throughout the […]

DPA Microphones, the leading manufacturer of high-quality microphone solutions, unveils its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones. Featuring a durable, reinforced construction to withstand the rigors of touring, the new mics join the brand’s esteemed line of pencil mics and offer DPA’s renowned natural and precise sound reproduction. Ideal for a variety […]

RGB Spectrum will exhibit at ISC West 2023 in Booth 7050 with a focus on integrated video solutions for the security market — including advancements to its Zio portfolio and a new partner program. RGB Spectrum solutions are designed to make security operations centers more efficient. According to the company, the Zio portfolio enables better […]

Lake Forrest, CA – March 2023… MAXHUB, a premier provider of collaborative communication and interactive class delivery solutions, will participate as an exhibitor at Enterprise Connect 2023, the leading conference and exhibition for enterprise communications and collaboration. The event will take place March 27-30 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, FL and digitally. MAXHUB will […]

— As part of an integrated product library of more than 786,000 products from more than 2,380 manufacturers, D-Tools users can now natively include RF Venue wireless audio essentials in D-Tools software-generated project documentation, ranging from quotes to purchasing to system wiring and layout — Walpole, MA, USA, March 15, 2023 — RF Venue’s aftermarket essential accessories for wireless […]

NEW YORK CITY – March 2023 – The music club business is a never-ending battle, and New York City has always been on the front line. From the Copacabana and Cotton Club to CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City, New York set the tone for the business nationally and globally. The Bowery Presents, which has built a […]