Michael Williams

Michael Williams

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

Riedel to Provide Radio Communications Network and Equipment for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

WUPPERTAL, Germany — June 25, 2014 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, will supply all radio communications equipment and services for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, running from July 23 to Aug. 3 in Glasgow, Scotland. “The ability to communicate effectively at Games venues and throughout Glasgow and other parts of Scotland is an essential […]

Riedel to Provide Radio Communications Network and Equipment for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Camera Update 1.8

Fremont, CA – 24 June, 2014 – Blackmagic Design today announced the release of Blackmagic Camera Update 1.8 software which includes updated features for all Blackmagic Design cameras. Blackmagic Camera Update 1.8 is available now for download free of charge for all existing Blackmagic Camera customers from the Blackmagic Design support page on the website. The […]

Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Camera Update 1.8

Beijing celebrates with K-array

Sennheiser China has supplied a K-array audio system for the opening ceremony of Beijing’s 2014 International Akhal-Teke Horse Association Special Conference. The project was competed under strict time constraints, with the open nature of the arena making unobtrusively positioning the speakers a difficult task. The ceremony took place at The Imperial Ancestral Temple in Beijing’s […]

Beijing celebrates with K-array

Rants and rAVes — Episode 271: Extron Files Patent Lawsuit Against Crestron

With all the hoopla surrounding InfoComm last week, did you even know or hear about Extron’s patent lawsuit against Crestron? Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 271: Extron Files Patent Lawsuit Against Crestron

K-array surprises 100 pastors in Germany

It’s been 25 years since the Berlin Wall fell, which has made a considerable impression on the Christian community and churches in the local area. At the ‘National Conference Network City Church Project’ in May 2014, 100 pastors from a variety of churches throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland came together discuss the future of the […]

K-array surprises 100 pastors in Germany

STRATACACHE to Showcase its enaBLE Platform at Marketing Week Live

Dayton, OH, June 24, 2014 — STRATACACHE, a leading provider of scalable, high-performance digital signage, content distribution and enterprise video acceleration technologies, today announced its trade show presence at Marketing Week Live in Olympia, London June 25-26, 2014. Exhibiting in Marketing Week Lives’ Convert Zone, created to help retailers understand the modern customer journey, STRATACACHE will showcase its latest experiences including its new enaBLE™ platform, in […]

STRATACACHE to Showcase its enaBLE Platform at Marketing Week Live

Toshiba’s Latest e-STUDIO Series Fulfills Users Need for Speed

IRVINE, Calif. (June 24, 2014) — For organizations of any size seeking to produce high-volume print output, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. today unveils its e-STUDIO™557/657/757/857 series of multifunction products (MFPs). With a maximum resolution of 2,400 x 600 dots-per-inch, the latest version of the company’s award-winning e-STUDIO line offers crisp monochrome documents at up to 85 pages-per-minute. […]

Toshiba’s Latest e-STUDIO Series Fulfills Users Need for Speed

IPTV and Digital Signage strikes the right chord for Philharmonie de Luxembourg

Barcelona, Spain, 24/6/2014: Alegre Media Solutions, formerly known as Safe Store, and Tripleplay have been chosen by the Philharmonie de Luxembourg to provide IPTV and video streaming throughout the venue. Alegre will install the Tripleplay IPTV system, TripleTV, in the Philharmonic Building in the City of Luxembourg during the summer of 2014. In total 65 […]

IPTV and Digital Signage strikes the right chord for Philharmonie de Luxembourg

BBC Studios and Post Production Installs Front Porch Digital Systems to Expand One-Stop Service

ANNECY, France — June 24, 2014 — Front Porch Digital, the global leader in cloud-based content storage management (CSM) solutions, today announced that BBC Studios and Post Production’s Digital Media Services business — the commercial subsidiary of the BBC that preserves, remasters, and manages content for clients such as Imperial War Museums — is installing Front Porch Digital’s […]

BBC Studios and Post Production Installs Front Porch Digital Systems to Expand One-Stop Service

Control4 Launches New Hospitality Automation Solution

Salt Lake City, UT – June 24, 2014 at 8:00am MT – At Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) 2014, being held next week in Los Angeles, Control4 (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leader in residential and commercial automation systems, will showcase the latest update to its powerful hotel automation solution, which adds simple, seamless, and […]

Control4 Launches New Hospitality Automation Solution

Korea’s Alpha Sound Joins Adamson Energia Network

Port Perry, Ontario (June 2014) – Alpha Sound, one of Korea’s leading full service live event production companies, has joined the Adamson Energia Network. Adamson’s South Korean distributor, Sound Solutions, recently delivered 24 E15 and 8 E12 line array enclosures along with 18 E218 subwoofers to Alpha Sound. In addition to the high level of […]

Korea’s Alpha Sound Joins Adamson Energia Network

NUGEN Audio Announces SEQ-S Spline and Match Equalizer

LEEDS, U.K. — June 24, 2014 — NUGEN Audio, creator of intuitive tools for audio professionals, today announced the launch of SEQ-S, a high-fidelity, linear-phase equalizer (EQ) ideal for music production and mastering as well as film and post-production applications. With support for mono, stereo, 5.1, and 7.1 surround, SEQ-S provides sonic sculpting and precision EQ matching including […]

NUGEN Audio Announces SEQ-S Spline and Match Equalizer

NEC Display Solutions and Coca-Cola partner to reveal the future cinema experience at CineEurope 2014

Munich, 13 June, 2014 – NEC Display Solutions and Coca-Cola have partnered in Europe to promote the development of Digital Signage installations in cinemas at CineEurope 2014, being held in Barcelona, Spain from 16–19 June, 2014. NEC is working with Coca-Cola to create CineEurope’s most interactive and visually appealing show lounge. It will demonstrate the exciting future of the cinema-going experience […]

NEC Display Solutions and Coca-Cola partner to reveal the future cinema experience at CineEurope 2014

Crestron Introduces DigitalMedia 4K Receiver and Room Controller in a Single-Gang Box

Las Vegas, NV, June 18, 2014 – Crestron is making it simple to conveniently connect 4K display devices in any room with its new in-wall single-gang box DM-RMC-4K-100-C-1G DigitalMedia™ (DM®) Receiver and Room Controller. Crestron is demonstrating the industry-first device at InfoComm14 in Las Vegas, June 18 – 20. “Customers have been asking us for […]

Crestron Introduces DigitalMedia 4K Receiver and Room Controller in a Single-Gang Box

Extron Now Shipping the Ultimate Presentation Matrix Switcher

Anaheim, California (June 23, 2014) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Extron DTP CrossPoint 84, the new go-to product for presentation systems. This highly versatile, compact presentation matrix switcher delivers all of the technologically advanced capabilities necessary to design and integrate a complete AV system in one box, including a […]

Extron Now Shipping the Ultimate Presentation Matrix Switcher

Renkus-Heinz Helps Bring Intrepid Museum’s Legends to Life

New York, NY – June 2014… In a city with no shortage of museums, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum is truly one of a kind. Founded in 1982 as a final home for the historic aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the museum’s treasures now include the world’s fastest commercial jetliner, the British Airways Concorde; the […]

Renkus-Heinz Helps Bring Intrepid Museum’s Legends to Life

Artel Video Systems Welcomes Kevin Ancelin as Vice President of Sales and Business Development

WESTFORD, Mass. — June 23, 2014 — Artel Video Systems today announced the appointment of Kevin Ancelin to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Ancelin brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills to Artel, with more than 28 years of experience in the broadcast industry. In his […]

Artel Video Systems Welcomes Kevin Ancelin as Vice President of Sales and Business Development

THE WEEK – Episode 89: Gary and Joel Recap InfoComm 2014

Gary and Joel wrap up our coverage of InfoComm14. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 89: Gary and Joel Recap InfoComm 2014

Blackmagic Studio Cameras HD and ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K Installed at NOW Church

InfoComm 2014, Las Vegas NV – June 18, 2014 – Blackmagic Design today announced that Ocala, Florida based NOW Church has installed and begun capturing services with two new Blackmagic Studio Cameras HD. NOW Church has also completed a full AV installation that includes two Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras, a Blackmagic Cinema Camera (EF) and […]

Blackmagic Studio Cameras HD and ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K Installed at NOW Church

THE WEEK – Episode 88: InfoComm Special: A Conversation With Michael Hassett

Joel sits down with Michael Hassett, Managing Director of TDC – Technical Direction Company, a top provider of video solutions to the events and entertainment industry about the trek to InfoComm14 and the business in Australia. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 88: InfoComm Special: A Conversation With Michael Hassett

THE WEEK – Episode 87: InfoComm Special: Bobby Swartz of Starin Visits rAVe RADIO

We speak with Bobby Swartz of Starin about a new and very flexible IP Paging system. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 87: InfoComm Special: Bobby Swartz of Starin Visits rAVe RADIO

THE WEEK – Episode 86: InfoComm Special: An Interview With Geoff Abbott of Crestron

On day two, Joel interviews Geoff Abbott, who manages the Japanese market for Crestron, about doing business as an American manufacturer in Asian markets. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 86: InfoComm Special: An Interview With Geoff Abbott of Crestron

THE WEEK – Episode 85: Gary and Joel Talk Day 3 InfoComm 2014

Gary and Joel wrap up day 2 of InfoComm 14 with comments on the show so far and an outlook for the final day. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 85: Gary and Joel Talk Day 3 InfoComm 2014

Rants and rAVes — Episode 270: Matt’s Favorite Things at InfoComm14

My favorite blog so far of the InfoComm 2014!  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 270: Matt’s Favorite Things at InfoComm14

THE WEEK – Episode 84: Gary And Joel Talk Day Two InfoComm 2014

Gary and Joel begin day two of InfoComm 14 with a wrap up of day one, and a look ahead at the show and what the various new trends mean for the industry. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 84: Gary And Joel Talk Day Two InfoComm 2014

Rants and rAVes — Episode 268: How to Sell Creative Content Services in the Digital Signage Market

Today’s podcast is all about teaching integrators how to get in to digital signage content creation services and re-sell it to clients. Listen and learn how. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 268: How to Sell Creative Content Services in the Digital Signage Market

Rants and rAVes — Episode 269: NEC’s Ashley Flaska Wins Top-100 Award

NEC Display Solutions has announced today that Ashley Flaska, vice president of marketing, has been named to the CRN 2014 Women of the Channel, and has been recognized as one of this year’s Power 100. Wow! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 269: NEC’s Ashley Flaska Wins Top-100 Award

THE WEEK – Episode 83: InfoComm Special: Interview With Jim Smith of Polycom

We talk with Jim Smith of Polycom about current developments in the videoconferencing, telepresence, and UC world, Microsoft Lync and what it means to the AV industry. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 83: InfoComm Special: Interview With Jim Smith of Polycom

THE WEEK – Episode 82: InfoComm Special: Steve Thorburn Visits rAVe RADIO

Joel Speaks with Steve Thorburn, longtime InfoComm Institute instructors and one of the first drivers of the CTS-D program, about the state of the consulting profession in AV, industry certification, and his plans for the future. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 82: InfoComm Special: Steve Thorburn Visits rAVe RADIO

THE WEEK – Episode 81: InfoComm Special: A Conversation With Joe Stopka

rAVe RADIO host Joel Rollins speaks with Joe Stopka of Starin, otherwise known as “Mr. Mipro”, about the Mipro line of portable sound. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 81: InfoComm Special: A Conversation With Joe Stopka

Join Premier Mounts at InfoComm 2014, Booth #C6810

Come to Premier Mounts’ Booth #C6810 at InfoComm in Las Vegas, where you can be the first to see the Mobile Transport Cart. This innovative concept was developed with feedback and expertise from our customers in the Rental and Staging industry, with design features including: Transportation and storage capacity for up to 4 TS and/or […]

Join Premier Mounts at InfoComm 2014, Booth #C6810

WorxAudio Technologies Joins the PreSonus Family

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, June 2014….PreSonus is pleased to announce the acquisition of loudspeaker manufacturer WorxAudio Technologies, Inc., of Greensboro, North Carolina, founded in 1979 by CEO and Director of Engineering Hugh Sarvis. WorxAudio designs and manufactures a broad range of line array, point-source, sub-bass, stage monitor, and related loudspeaker systems and accessories. WorxAudio has established […]

WorxAudio Technologies Joins the PreSonus Family