Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Michael is a project manager at rAVe [PUBS]. You can reach him at michael@ravepubs.com.

PixelFLEX helps define the Longhorn culture at the University of Texas

Nashville, TN (11/14/2019) – Located in the Red McCombs Red Zone at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium, the new Frank Denius Family University of Texas Athletics Hall of Fame recently celebrated its grand opening. As the University’s first-ever sports Hall of Fame, the $17.1 million project tells the story of Texas Athletics from its first […]

PixelFLEX helps define the Longhorn culture at the University of Texas

Doni Myers Takes the Helm as Head of EliteProAV®, the Commercial Division of Elite Screens Inc.

Garden Grove, Calif. Nov. 14, 2019 — EliteProAV®, the dedicated commercial products division of Elite Screens Inc., is proud to name Doni Myers as the new managing director. As a founding member of Elite Screens Inc., Doni Myers brings over 20-years experience in the Audio Visual Technologies industry. Her extensive background and key contacts make […]

Doni Myers Takes the Helm as Head of EliteProAV®, the Commercial Division of Elite Screens Inc.

Epson Announces Availability for New BrightLink Interactive Ultra Short-Throw Laser Displays

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Nov. 14, 2019 – Epson, the number one projector manufacturer in the world, today announced availability for its new award-winning BrightLink® interactive laser displays – the BrightLink 1485Fi is now shipping and the BrightLink 1480Fi will ship in March 2020. These 3LCD interactive laser displays provide 5,000 lumens of color and […]

Epson Announces Availability for New BrightLink Interactive Ultra Short-Throw Laser Displays

L-Acoustics fits the bill for classic UK hotel

SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM – November 2019 — Warner Leisure Hotels owns a chain of 14 rural and costal hotels around the UK. It boasts luxury breaks in Grade I & II listed manors with bespoke packages that include famous faces from the stage, screen and radio in West End-quality performances at Warner’s venues. With increasingly […]

L-Acoustics fits the bill for classic UK hotel

D&H Distributing Headquarters Leads by Example with New Video Wall Powered by Gefen AV Over IP

CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, November 14, 2019 – As a leading distributor of IT and Pro AV solutions for integrators, resellers and retailers, D&H Distributing is always looking for new tools to help its clients achieve their technology goals. When the company recently moved to a new headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, they saw an opportunity to demonstrate […]

D&H Distributing Headquarters Leads by Example with New Video Wall Powered by Gefen AV Over IP

NEC Display Launches PA311D, 31″ 4K Color Accurate Desktop

CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2019 – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial displays and projectors, today announced the launch of the MultiSync PA311D, a new 31-inch IPS wide color gamut display with a 4K (4096×2160) resolution. “The MultiSync PA311D will take its place as our flagship monitor in the PA Series of […]

NEC Display Launches PA311D, 31″ 4K Color Accurate Desktop

WolfPack 4K/30 HDBaseT Input Card to 220′ & 1080p to 330′ Announced by HDTV Supply, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA, November 13, 2019 — HDTV Supply, one of the nation’s top Internet providers of consumer electronics devices and related products, announced their new HDTV Supplys WolfPack HDTV Supplys WolfPack 4K/30 HDBaseT Input Card is a 4K 4:2:0 compliant, 1-port input card designed to work with our WolfPack Matrix Switchers. The 4K HDBaseT Input […]

WolfPack 4K/30 HDBaseT Input Card to 220′ & 1080p to 330′ Announced by HDTV Supply, Inc.

Visix Interactive Digital Signage Wins Davey Award for User Experience Design

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 13, 2019 – Visix, Inc. has been honored with a Silver Davey Award for their custom interactive signage design for the Adele H. Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland. The award is in the feature category of Best User Experience, recognizing superior design and navigation as a whole. The project is displayed on touchscreens in 11 different sites […]

Visix Interactive Digital Signage Wins Davey Award for User Experience Design

Dante and Dante Domain Manager Help Streamline Workflows, Elevate the Curriculum at the University of Colorado – Denver

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 13, 2019 – Audinate, developer of the industry-leading Dante® media networking technology, has helped enable the University of Colorado, Denver to streamline audio production workflows, manage student projects, and advance the university’s curriculum thanks to a Dante audio network. Dante and Dante Domain Manager have become integral technologies within the school’s Music […]

Dante and Dante Domain Manager Help Streamline Workflows, Elevate the Curriculum at the University of Colorado – Denver

WolfPack 4K/30 HDBaseT Input Card to 220′ & 1080p to 330′ Announced by HDTV Supply, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA, November 13, 2019 — HDTV Supply, one of the nation’s top Internet providers of consumer electronics devices and related products, announced their new HDTV Supplys WolfPack HDTV Supplys WolfPack 4K/30 HDBaseT Input Card is a 4K 4:2:0 compliant, 1-port input card designed to work with our WolfPack Matrix Switchers. The 4K HDBaseT Input […]

WolfPack 4K/30 HDBaseT Input Card to 220′ & 1080p to 330′ Announced by HDTV Supply, Inc.

AudioControl and Josh.ai Partner to Transform the Home Entertainment Experience

Seattle, WA, November 12th, 2019 – AudioControl (audiocontrol.com), makers of innovative high-performance audio solutions for the residential, commercial and automotive markets has announced a collaboration with Josh.ai, enabling users to effortlessly control their AudioControl-powered entertainment systems utilizing Josh.ai’s natural language and privacy-focused voice automation technology. Features of the integration include auto-discovery of AudioControl products, power […]

AudioControl and Josh.ai Partner to Transform the Home Entertainment Experience

CEDIA Announces New Elected Board of Directors

CEDIA has announced four new elected directors to serve on the CEDIA Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term. Following a 41-day voting period for CEDIA members, Melanie Malcolm was elected to fill the open EMEA position and Jamie Briesemeister, Bill Skaer, and Amanda Wildman were elected to fill the open positions for the rest of the […]

CEDIA Announces New Elected Board of Directors

World’s First Guitar-Shaped Hotel Comes to Life with Dramatic Visuals Powered by a RealMotion 4 Karat Server

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, November 12, 2019 — RealMotion™, the pioneering designer of content management and creation software and hardware, recently brought its expertise to the launch of the world’s first guitar-shaped hotel, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Powered by a single RealMotion 4 Karat Gold Series server, the entire facade […]

World’s First Guitar-Shaped Hotel Comes to Life with Dramatic Visuals Powered by a RealMotion 4 Karat Server

Christie to Demonstrate Experiences Designed to Spark Creativity at IAAPA Expo 2019

ORLANDO, Fla. – (November 12, 2019) – Showcasing immersive experiences designed to inspire attraction designers and theme park operators, Christie will demonstrate the latest LED and projection technologies at IAAPA Expo November 19-22 in Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. “Christie continually pushes the boundaries of display and processing technology, and we work closely with our […]

Christie to Demonstrate Experiences Designed to Spark Creativity at IAAPA Expo 2019

Creator Corporation Joins SDVoE Alliance

MONTREAL — Nov. 12, 2019 — The SDVoE™ Alliance today announced Creator Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AV solutions based in Guangzhou City, China, has joined the alliance as an adopting member. “We’re proud to join the SDVoE Alliance and to work with the innovative SDVoE technology,” said Jing Long, R&D dept. manager, Creator Corporation. […]

Creator Corporation Joins SDVoE Alliance

AtlasIED Offers Education, Inspiration to Commercial AV Integrators at Technology Managers’ Summit

Phoenix, AZ (November 12, 2019) – AtlasIED, a global electronics manufacturer providing comprehensive audio and security solutions for commercial markets, will provide a full day of training and professional development at the Technology Managers’ Summit, Nov. 19, in Atlanta. The program will include informative peer-to-peer panel discussions and compelling roundtable dialogue. Leading the presentations will […]

AtlasIED Offers Education, Inspiration to Commercial AV Integrators at Technology Managers’ Summit

ClearOne’s CONVERGE Pro 2

ClearOne today announced the availability of its wall-mount Bluetooth Expander that enables Bluetooth audio conferencing and streaming from mobile devices to ClearOne’s CONVERGE Pro 2 and Huddle Audio DSPs. NFC tap-to-Pair allows fast and simple connectivity with mobile devices, and the Bluetooth pair name can be customized. P-Link simplifies wiring on both the CONVERGE Pro […]

ClearOne’s CONVERGE Pro 2

Symetrix Radius Manages Audio Network at Luxurious Kudadoo Island

Kudadoo, Maldives-November 2019… When Luxury Travel Intelligence named Kudadoo the world’s best new luxury hotel for 2019, it greatly understated the case. Kudadoo isn’t just a luxury hotel; it’s a stunningly gorgeous, private, adults-only, tropical island resort. Part of the Republic of Maldives in the southeastern Indian Ocean, Kudadoo offers 15 private over-water bungalows with […]

Black Box to Show High-Performance KVM and Video Wall Solutions for Homeland Security and Safety at Milipol Paris

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Nov. 11, 2019 — Black Box, an industry-leading provider of IT connectivity solutions, today announced that it will feature its secure, high-performance KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) solutions, NIAP 3.0-certified KVM switches, and HDMI-over-IP distribution and video wall control solutions on Stand 4 A 052 at Milipol Paris 2019. Dedicated to homeland security […]

Black Box to Show High-Performance KVM and Video Wall Solutions for Homeland Security and Safety at Milipol Paris

AtlasIED SHS Speakers Battle Airport Noise at Military Training Facility

After years of struggling to be heard over noisy airport traffic while presenting course material and training information to hundreds of military service members, officials at a military training camp were ready to rest their vocal cords and incorporate a top-notch presentation system into the 209,000-square-foot facility. They contacted national AV integrator Ford AV for […]

AtlasIED SHS Speakers Battle Airport Noise at Military Training Facility

Atlona Launches Standalone Display Control System to Automate Meeting Spaces

SAN JOSE, California, November 11, 2019 – Atlona, a Panduit company, is now shipping a compact, cost-efficient display controller that automates smaller meeting spaces in a streamlined configuration. The new 4K/UHD-ready AT-DISP-CTRLprovides users with simple, plug-and-play operation for meeting spaces that lack AV switching, while also eliminating the need to manage handheld remote controls during […]

Atlona Launches Standalone Display Control System to Automate Meeting Spaces

Atlona Bolsters US Sales Organization with Quartet of New Hires

SAN JOSE, Calif., November 6, 2019 – Atlona, a Panduit company, today announced the appointment of four new members to its sales team. Three new regional sales managers and a new inside sales representative have joined the company to support its ongoing growth and reinforce its commitment to delivering exceptional service to its partners and […]

Atlona Bolsters US Sales Organization with Quartet of New Hires

PROLIGHTS appoints PLUSMUSIC AG as distributor for Switzerland

PROLIGHTS is pleased to announce the appointment, with immediate effect, of the company PLUSMUSIC AG as the new distributor for Switzerland. PLUSMUSIC AG has a excellent reputation in Switzerland as experienced provider of professional AVL technologies for rental, production and system integration industries and it will address its total focus and offer for the professional […]

PROLIGHTS appoints PLUSMUSIC AG as distributor for Switzerland

Pascal poised for further growth with creation of COO and CFO positions

Pascal A/S Copenhagen, Denmark, 8 November 2019. Pascal has announced two executive appointments to its management team, positioning the company for a new phase of strategic expansion.   Gorm Eichenberger has been appointed as CFO, following the retirement of Henrik Gunst Smith, the company’s Director of Finance since 2013. Also joining the company is Gustaf […]

Pascal poised for further growth with creation of COO and CFO positions

Kramer Announces Itzhak Bambagi as New CEO

Jerusalem, Israel, Nov 6, 2019 — Kramer Electronics is pleased to announce the appointment of Itzhak Bambagi as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The appointment reinforces Kramer’s position as a leader in pro AV innovation as the company aims to further drive its software and cloud-based initiatives to both support and adopt new business models, […]

Kramer Announces Itzhak Bambagi as New CEO

Riedel’s Bolero Wireless Intercom on Stage at Sadler’s Wells Theatre

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Nov. 7, 2019 — Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London has adopted Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercom to ensure reliable and flexible communications across the 10,000-square-meter building and the adjacent Lilian Baylis Studio. Located on London’s iconic Rosebery Avenue, the theatre is renowned as one of the world’s leading dance venues, staging contemporary dance […]

Riedel’s Bolero Wireless Intercom on Stage at Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Shuttle redesigns fanless 1.3-litre PCs based on Whiskey Lake

Elmshorn, Germany, 11/07/2019 – The XPC slim model series has a new member. With the DS10 range, Shuttle now presents four slender, fanless barebones with a robust steel chassis and a variety of connection options. The available processors can handle different requirements from the energy-saving dual-core Intel Celeron through to the powerful i7 quad-core model. […]

Shuttle redesigns fanless 1.3-litre PCs based on Whiskey Lake

City of Irvine Chooses Ross Video for Expanded Council Content

Ottawa, Canada, November 7th 2019 – The City of Irvine in California recently decided to overhaul its City Council chamber and improve its production facilities in order to boost the amount of video content that is produced for local cable television and the City’s own web site. As part of the project, Ross Video partners […]

City of Irvine Chooses Ross Video for Expanded Council Content

BlackWire Designs Expands Loudspeaker Lineup With Focal’s Custom Integration Collection

PHOENIX — Nov. 7, 2019 — BlackWire Designs, a leading distributor in the installation market, today announced that the company has bolstered its loudspeaker lineup with the addition of Focal’s Custom Integration Collection. Consisting of the 100 Series, 300 Series, and Electra lines, Focal’s in-wall, in-ceiling, and outdoor speakers and subwoofers discretely deliver unrivaled audio […]

BlackWire Designs Expands Loudspeaker Lineup With Focal’s Custom Integration Collection

Toshiba Partners with Docufree Corporation

LAKE FOREST, Calif., November 7, 2019 — Toshiba America Business Solutions today announces its partnership with Atlanta-based Docufree Corporation, a recognized leader in enterprise information management and business process services.  The alliance provides Toshiba’s direct and independent resellers, and clients across the United States with Docufree’s document and data capture services. “As a strategic alliance […]

Toshiba Partners with Docufree Corporation

Capital Sound’s new Wavefront Precision debuts with Eddie Izzard

London, UK – November, 2019. Martin Audio has announced the first sale of its new Wavefront Precision WPS array into the rental community. The 8” ultra-compact system—featuring scalable resolution optimization technology—met the requirements of its premier partner, Capital Sound, and has gone out on Eddie Izzard’s UK and Ireland tour. Izzard has toured with Martin Audio […]

Capital Sound’s new Wavefront Precision debuts with Eddie Izzard

MuxLab Adds New Features to DigiSign Software in 4K Media Player

MONTREAL, QUEBEC – Leading IP solutions provider MuxLab today announced some new features that enhance the performance of its DigiSign CMS software for delivering AV content in endless applications in an easy-to-manage system for any level of end user. The newest version of DigiSign for Windows, iOS and Android systems makes the loading and management of […]

MuxLab Adds New Features to DigiSign Software in 4K Media Player