Jacob Blount

Jacob Blount

Jacob was a Project Manager at THE rAVe Agency and an Assistant Editor for rAVe [PUBS]. He worked on internal and client-based projects for the Agency and oversees rAVe [PUBS]'s live event trade show and event coverage, rAVe [NOW].

BrightSign to Debut Series 4 Players to InfoComm

BrightSign will showcase at InfoComm the first of its Series 4 Players, BrightSign XD4 and XT4. InfoComm attendees will get an early look at the four models in BrightSign’s Series 4 portfolio, which are newly designed to support Dolby Vision and deliver BrightSign’s fastest performance to-date. The new players will continue using the sleek, patented […]

BrightSign to Debut Series 4 Players to InfoComm

Barix Ships Third-Generation Audio-to-Mobile Solution

Just in time for InfoComm, Audio over IP company Barix has started shipping AudioPoint 3.0, the third generation of the low-latency audio-to-mobile platform that sparked the convergence of digital signage, audio streaming and BYOD trends. Supporting two channels of audio streaming for up to 250 simultaneous mobile listeners in each fully-integrated hardware device, AudioPoint 3.0 […]

Barix Ships Third-Generation Audio-to-Mobile Solution

inLighten Introduces StudioPro Design Software for Digital Signage Systems

inLighten announced today the release of StudioPro, a design software with a specific focus on content creation for digital signage developed for universal compatibility with the digital signage systems of any manufacturer. Content creators simply download StudioPro onto any PC for access to a comprehensive suite of design tools and utilities for use with a […]

inLighten Introduces StudioPro Design Software for Digital Signage Systems

Extron Intros TLS 525M 5″ Scheduling Panel

The new Extron TLS 525M is a 5″ wall mount TouchLink Scheduling panel. This stand-alone room scheduling panel connects directly to a variety of popular calendar services, and requires no additional scheduling software or external processors. It features a vibrant 800×480 capacitive edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass touchscreen that is especially scratch and smudge-resistant. The TLS 525M […]

Extron Intros TLS 525M 5″ Scheduling Panel

Leyard and Planar Announce Next-Generation Leyard DirectLight LED Video Wall System

Leyard and Planar today introduced the Leyard DirectLight X LED Video Wall System, adding unrivaled video processing and management capabilities into the product. The Leyard DirectLight LED Video Wall System, introduced in late 2016, was unique at the time as it was one fo the first to offer front-mounting, thin profile, front service access, low […]

Leyard and Planar Announce Next-Generation Leyard DirectLight LED Video Wall System

Salamander Rack Designs Aim to Give AV Integrators More Aesthetic Choices

Salamander Designs announced its entry into ProAV by saying, “racks don’t have to be unattractive.” Its new line of Deep Profile Cabinets, full-blown technical rack solutions that look like furniture is aimed to help meeting rooms AV storage. It’s real furniture, and it includes the look, feel, finish and exceptional quality of Salamander Designs furniture, […]

Salamander Rack Designs Aim to Give AV Integrators More Aesthetic Choices

Extron and Zoom Partner for Seamless Conferencing Experience

Extron announced that it has teamed up with Zoom Video Communications to extend Extron control capabilities to any Zoom Room, providing a one-touch user experience for conferencing, collaboration, and now AV room control. There’s no more need to switch devices — a single user interface on your Apple iPad or Extron touchpanel is all you […]

Extron and Zoom Partner for Seamless Conferencing Experience

Epson Announces All-in-One Whiteboard and Wall Mount System for BrightLink Pro

Epson today announced a new all-in-one whiteboard and wall mount system for the BrightLink Pro interactive displays. The all-in-one bundle includes a 100-inch, 16:10 Da-Lite IDEA whiteboard screen and Chief ultra short-throw wall mount system. Epson will offer the Da-Lite IDEA whiteboard screen as a standalone accessory, or in price-reduced, soft bundles with the BrightLink […]

Epson Announces All-in-One Whiteboard and Wall Mount System for BrightLink Pro

Tripleplay Returns to InfoComm with Latest Software Platform Release

At InfoComm, Tripleplay will be demonstrating the latest features and functionality of its digital signage & IPTV platform, available as part of the latest software release, Caveman 1.1. Tripleplay’s Caveman 1.1 software platform was originally released in April 2018. The solution includes: Full 4K workflow solution Low latency HD and new 4K IP video encoders […]

Tripleplay Returns to InfoComm with Latest Software Platform Release

Paul Harris, CEO of Aurora, Appointed as the HDBaseT Alliance’s New Chair of the AV Work Group

The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing the HDBaseT standard, is pleased to announce that Paul Harris, founder and CEO of Alliance contributor member Aurora Multimedia, has been elected and appointed the new chair of the AV Work Group. The AV Work Group is tasked with advancing the HDBaseT technology, to […]

Paul Harris, CEO of Aurora, Appointed as the HDBaseT Alliance’s New Chair of the AV Work Group

Chief Debuts the TiLED Series for Samsung IFH Displays

Chief will showcase the TiLED LED Video Wall Mounting System at InfoComm booth C3683. Chief’s latest design for digital signage solutions, the TiLED Series, is a modular, LED mounting system to support creative video wall configurations. The system can include any of three mounts that support one, two or threeLED displays and connect together to […]

Chief Debuts the TiLED Series for Samsung IFH Displays

RTI Announces Integration With Channel Vision’s Elite Series SI-8000 IP Front Door Station

RTI today announced integration with Channel Vision Technology’s Elite Series SI-8000 front door station, allowing it to be used with RTI control devices featuring intercom capabilities. Channel Vision’s SI-8000 features a built-in IP camera that allows residents to receive video calls when visitors ring the doorbell, while an integrated strike provides the capability to unlock […]

RTI Announces Integration With Channel Vision’s Elite Series SI-8000 IP Front Door Station

NEC Shows the ‘Day in the Life’ at Showcase LIVE 2018

NEC Display Solutions presented applications for tech usage through a time-line of a typical day at NEC Showcase LIVE 2018. The annual show, this year celebrating its 10th anniversary, saw it reach new levels of success, appealing to an even broader audience. New for 2018, NEC moved to a new Showcase format giving greater focus […]

NEC Shows the ‘Day in the Life’ at Showcase LIVE 2018

Spectrum Secures Mobile Devices with New Security Door

Spectrum Industries is introducing a new locking feature on one of its storage solutions, the Collectiv8 Charging Pillar. Now you an order an optional security door that was created to help protect tablets, notebooks, laptops, Chromebooks and more. The small, compact design of the Collectiv8 allows it to fit under standard-height cabinets and be hung, […]

Spectrum Secures Mobile Devices with New Security Door

Eiki Intros the EK-306U and EK-307W Meeting Room Projectors

Eiki International has debuted the EK-306U and EK-307W 3LCD meeting room projectors. The EK-306U offers 5,000 ANSI-lumens brightness and WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution while the EK-307W delivers 5,100 ANSI-lumens and WXGA (1366×768) resolution. Common to both the EK-306U and EK-307W, are the projectors’ 10,000:1 contrast ratio, lens shift capabilities, with manual adjustments of up to 45 […]

Eiki Intros the EK-306U and EK-307W Meeting Room Projectors

ProCo Sound to Show Latest Dante-Enabled AoD I/O Modules at InfoComm 2018

ProCo Sound is introducing its new Dante AoD I/O Modules for a simple connection to a Dante network while also providing studio-quality, low-latency audio, at this year’s InfoComm show (Booth C1734). ProCo is also showcasing two new Dante interface enclosure options for both mobile and fixed applications. Built with uncomplicated designs and the highest quality […]

ProCo Sound to Show Latest Dante-Enabled AoD I/O Modules at InfoComm 2018

The Global Presence Alliance Turns 10 at InfoComm Vegas

The Global Presence Alliance (GPA), the “Star Alliance” of the Integrated Audio-Visual Experience Industry, celebrates a decade of market and thought leadership in global enterprise delivery strategy at InfoComm this year. The requirement for a consistent delivery model to serve global customers led to the inception of the GPA 10 years ago. What started out […]

The Global Presence Alliance Turns 10 at InfoComm Vegas

Da-Lite To Unveil 16K-Ready Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) Surfaces At InfoComm

Ambient Light Rejection (ALR) surfaces provide a brighter image in high ambient light environments, allowing users to benefit from larger, more affordable displays that look like flat panels. The latest additions to the ALR lineup include electric screen options as well as additional surfaces that can accommodate borderless screens as well as large venue options. […]

Da-Lite To Unveil 16K-Ready Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) Surfaces At InfoComm

Arista Corporation Announces the RS-123 Universal Rack Mount Extender

Arista Corporation announces the RS-123 Rack Mount Extender / Computer. Designed as a 19-inch, 1RU rack mount chassis that can house two inter-connected modules, the RS-123 is a versatile solution to the challenges of displaying digital signage over considerable distance. The RS-123 is available in two configurations: transmitter and receiver. The signal transmitter configuration combines […]

Arista Corporation Announces the RS-123 Universal Rack Mount Extender

Carousel Digital Signage Centralizes Systems Integration and Management Work in 7.3

At InfoComm 2018, Carousel Digital Signage, a division of Tightrope Media Systems, will emphasize the systems integration and IT management benefits of its new 7.3 software release for enterprise-class digital signage. The demonstrations will bring the cost and labor-reducing value proposition of Carousel Digital Signage to the forefront for systems integrators, consultants and dealers/distributors tasked […]

Carousel Digital Signage Centralizes Systems Integration and Management Work in 7.3

NoviSign’s Digital Signage Software Now Compatible with LG webOS Commercial Displays

Stream live TV around your digital signage content using NoviSign’s digital signage software and LG’s webOS SoC platform. NoviSign announced today that its cloud-based digital signage software has been tested and verified for compatibility with LG Electronics’ webOS for Signage system-on-a-chip (SoC) digital signage platform. Comprised of a full online Studio, drag and drop widgets, […]

NoviSign’s Digital Signage Software Now Compatible with LG webOS Commercial Displays

AVIXA Names Hamlet Ambarsoom Vice President of Sales and Marketing

AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association has announced Hamlet Ambarsoom as the organization’s new vice president of sales and marketing. Ambarsoom will manage AVIXA’s strategy for sales and marketing activities, ensuring growth in product and service areas. Ambarsoom has extensive experience in marketing and sales, including market development, corporate/brand strategy and product and sales […]

AVIXA Names Hamlet Ambarsoom Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Clear-Com to Debut 800 Series Encore

Clear-Com will launch its new weatherproof 800 Series Encore Analog Partyline beltpacks at InfoComm 2018. Designed for Industrial and Marine settings, the 800 Series single and dual-channel beltpacks are uniquely engineered and IP-53 rated to be more durable than other Encore models against environmental elements such as water and dust, while maintaining high-quality audio for […]

Clear-Com to Debut 800 Series Encore

Draper Featuring Collaborations and New Products at InfoComm 2018

Draper will be attending InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas, June 6-8, 2018 in booth 2347 making its biggest and best year ever by unveiling a massive rebrand. For InfoComm 2018, the company will again celebrate its best year ever, but this time with an even bigger announcement: the launch of a new initiative offering products […]

Draper Featuring Collaborations and New Products at InfoComm 2018

BrightSign to Demo LED-Based Digital Signage Technology with NanoLumens at InfoComm

NanoLumens won’t have booth at InfoComm, but they will be at InfoComm. BrightSign will feature a NanoLumens ENGAGE Series LED display at its InfoComm 2018 booth to demonstrate the performance capabilities of a BrightSign HD223 media player integrated with a direct-view NanoLumens display. BrightSign’s InfoComm exhibit will feature a 2.5mm ENGAGE Series NanoLumens LED display. […]

BrightSign to Demo LED-Based Digital Signage Technology with NanoLumens at InfoComm

FSR’s Launches DR-EDID at InfoComm 2018

FSR is launching a host of solutions at InfoComm this year, ranging from DR (Doctor) EDID – a device that allows the manipulation of information for simplified integration, to USB and HDBaseT extender systems, to new ribbon cables and a presentation switcher. FSR’s booth is at C2128. The DR-EDID Emulator is designed to manipulate the […]

FSR’s Launches DR-EDID at InfoComm 2018

SDVoE Alliance Highlights Breadth of AV Software Apps Built on SDVoE Platform at InfoComm 2018

At InfoComm 2018 (Las Vegas, June 6-8, booth N720), the SDVoE Alliance will feature demonstrations of AV network management and control software, designed to run on the SDVoE platform, from leading AV manufacturers and software developers. Demos will include VuWall TRx, ZeeVee MaestroZ and iMAGsystems Lightning applications, all built on the SDVoE API and running […]

SDVoE Alliance Highlights Breadth of AV Software Apps Built on SDVoE Platform at InfoComm 2018

Aveo Systems Expands Control Capabilities with Global Caché

Aveo Systems has expanded its range of device interface capabilities through an authorized reseller arrangement with Global Caché, the leading independent manufacturer of IP, Wi-Fi and HTTP enabling connectivity products for control and automation. Mira Connect, Aveo Systems’ collaboration control appliance, uses the Global Caché iTach IP2SL interface for seamless connection to video codecs, displays, video switchers and other equipment that requires RS232 […]

Aveo Systems Expands Control Capabilities with Global Caché

Extron Ships 7″ and 10″ Room Scheduling Panels

Extron just announced the TLS 725M, TLS 1022M, and TLS 1022T room scheduling panels. These join the TLS 520M that has been available for a few months now. The new TLS family of TouchLink Scheduling panels are designed to help ease integration and provide customers with powerful, dedicated panels for all their meeting space reservation needs. Right out of the […]

Extron Ships 7″ and 10″ Room Scheduling Panels

VESA Rolls Out DisplayHDR Test Tool for HDR Display Performance Verification Aimed at Professional Users

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today released a new DisplayHDR test tool that allows users to confirm the display parameters set forth in VESA’s High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR), including brightness, color and contrast performance of high dynamic range (HDR) laptop and desktop monitors. The new DisplayHDR Test tool has a command line interface that enables professional and lab-level users […]

VESA Rolls Out DisplayHDR Test Tool for HDR Display Performance Verification Aimed at Professional Users

Spectrum Industries’ Offers K-12 Classrooms More Color Options

Spectrum Industries has expanded its Expressions Line now offering new color options for its products.  Added to the Expressions Line were five new colored laminate and eight new metal finishes options. The new metal color additions include spectrum blue, yellow, signal red, light blue, orange, lime green, white and warm gray. With new metal choices, Spectrum’s products now have greater flexibility […]

Spectrum Industries’ Offers K-12 Classrooms More Color Options

Pliant Technologies Ships Its CrewCom Wireless Intercom System

Pliant Technologies is now shipping its professional wireless intercom system, CrewCom, which can be simultaneously used in both 2.4GHz and 900MHz frequency bands. The CrewCom range of products will be on display at InfoComm (Booth C459) along with Pliant’s line of SmartBoom PRO professional headsets. CrewCom features what Pliant says is excellent voice quality, the industry’s smallest fully-featured professional full-duplex radio […]

Pliant Technologies Ships Its CrewCom Wireless Intercom System