Michael Williams

Michael Williams

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

InfoComm International Elects Michael Carter to 2014 – 2015 Board of Directors

RICHARDSON, Texas – December 19, 2013 – AMX ®  is pleased to announce that Michael Carter was recently elected to the 2014 – 2015 InfoComm International® Board of Directors. InfoComm International is a leading international trade association that represents professional audiovisual and information communications industries. As Director of Integrated Building Solutions at AMX, Mike Carter leads […]

InfoComm International Elects Michael Carter to 2014 – 2015 Board of Directors

AVI-SPL Achieves Crestron RL™ Certification in EMEA

Farnborough, England – December 18, 2013 – AVI-SPL, the world’s leading video communications provider, is pleased to announce it’s become a fully-certified Crestron RL™ partner in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Crestron RL is based on Microsoft® Lync® 2013®, a popular and powerful server-based collaboration application that many companies already use on a daily basis. Lync enables video, […]

AVI-SPL Achieves Crestron RL™ Certification in EMEA

AmpliVox Portable Sound Equipment for Auctioneers Saves Voices, Raises Sales

Northbrook, IL: December 2013 — Auctions take place in perhaps the most diverse range of settings possible. From hushed art galleries to elegant charity dinners to dusty cattleyards, auctioneers orchestrate the sale of goods for the highest possible price through their power to generate interest and enthusiasm amongst potential bidders. To help accomplish that goal, AmpliVox […]

AmpliVox Portable Sound Equipment for Auctioneers Saves Voices, Raises Sales

HARMAN’s JBL Professional and Crown Deliver Mega-Scale Dolby Atmos™ Multichannel Sound in South Korea’s Megabox Cinema

ILSAN, South Korea — Megabox is a chain of 58 South Korean movie theaters known for its commitment to leading-edge cinema technology. Moviegoers who attend the Ilsan, Baeksuk Megabox Theater will now be treated to the newest advancement in movie theater sound, thanks to the theater’s recently-installed Dolby Atmos™ surround sound system featuring HARMAN’s JBL […]

HARMAN’s JBL Professional and Crown Deliver Mega-Scale Dolby Atmos™ Multichannel Sound in South Korea’s Megabox Cinema

Soundtrack Chooses Community Loudspeakers for World Class Diving Training Pool

Southend-on-Sea, UK:  Southend-on-Sea Leisure and Tennis Centre in Essex boasts a large range of facilities including a 150 station fitness suite, 25m (82 ft.) swimming pool, world class diving pool with 10m (32.8 ft.) diving board, teaching pool, eight-court sports hall, two-court sports hall, dry dive gym, four indoor tennis courts, four outdoor tennis courts […]

Soundtrack Chooses Community Loudspeakers for World Class Diving Training Pool

HARMAN Professional Releases Updated HiQnet Audio Architect™ Version 1.2

NORTHRIDGE, California – HARMAN Professional today introduced HiQnet Audio Architect™ version 1.2 professional audio control software, which now offers support of third-party controllers, along with two new Crown DriveCore Install Series amplifiers and the BSS Soundweb London BLU-GPX network-controlled GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) expander. Version 1.2 also offers additional functionality enhancements to streamline the configuration […]

HARMAN Professional Releases Updated HiQnet Audio Architect™ Version 1.2

ToolsOnAir Helps Espreso.tv Bring Kiev to World’s Screens

Kiev, Ukraine – December 2013…  For journalists, being at the epicenter of a historical event is more than just exciting – it’s a game changer. And at the newly opened studios of Espresso TV, that’s exactly what’s happening. Espreso TV took to the airwaves in late November, offering a mix of news, business, sports, and […]

ToolsOnAir Helps Espreso.tv Bring Kiev to World’s Screens

DPA Microphones will start 2014 with The Riverside Company as its new partner

Alleroed, Denmark – December 17th, 2013: Leading microphone manufacturer DPA Microphones has consolidated its position in the market by joining forces with The Riverside Company, a global private equity firm that focuses on acquiring strong and growing businesses. The Riverside Company’s investment in DPA Microphones will allow DPA to significantly expand its operation and grow […]

DPA Microphones will start 2014 with The Riverside Company as its new partner

Denon Professional’s Broadcast-Quality DN-501C CD/Media Player Now Available

ITASCA, Ill. — Dec. 17, 2013 — Denon Professional, a leading provider of media management and distribution systems for professional applications, today announced that it is now shipping its new DN-501C broadcast-quality CD/media player. Engineered to provide professional-grade playback, the DN-501C supports both CD-DA and CD-Data while allowing users to access iTunes® libraries from iOS devices via USB. Loaded […]

Denon Professional’s Broadcast-Quality DN-501C CD/Media Player Now Available

Casio Teams Up With Synnex Corporation to Expand LampFree Projector Distribution

DOVER, NEW JERSEY, December 16, 2013 – Casio is proud to announce its new association with Synnex Corporation, a wholesale distributor servicing resellers and original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Under this new partnership, Casio will increase its presence in the government and education sectors by being the first LampFree® projector line that Synnex distributes across the United States. “We are very excited to […]

Casio Teams Up With Synnex Corporation to Expand LampFree Projector Distribution

Tightrope Media Systems Keeps Digital Signage Content Fresh with Tight Social Media Integration

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, December 17, 2013 – Tightrope Media Systems announces a new software release for its tried-and-true Carousel digital signage platform, giving its customers new tools and enhancements that keep content fresh and enrich visual appeal. Available today, the Carousel 6.4 software release supports direct Twitter and Facebook integration, simplifying how operators access and subsequently incorporate […]

Tightrope Media Systems Keeps Digital Signage Content Fresh with Tight Social Media Integration

Pro Control Products on Display at ISE 2014

Pro Control Pro.rfz Wireless Range Extender The new Pro Control Pro.rfz wireless range extender makes it simple and cost effective to extend the ProLink.z processor’s 2.4-GHz ZigBee® wireless network to additional areas of a home or commercial facility. This provides users with powerful two-way control and feedback — including song metadata, volume levels, current temperature, […]

Pro Control Products on Display at ISE 2014

BenQ EW40 Series Monitors Bring Big Screen Mobile and Cloud-Based Content

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Dec. 16, 2013 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, today introduced its new line of EW40 series monitors. Loaded with market-changing features aimed at turning mobile content into a full-on experience, the new vertical alignment (VA) displays feature mobile high-definition link (MHL) technology, an all-new Cinema Mode, and […]

BenQ EW40 Series Monitors Bring Big Screen Mobile and Cloud-Based Content

CEDIA Launches New Comprehensive Industry Training Website

INDIANAPOLIS (December 16, 2013) — The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association has launched a new website and online learning portal that will serve as the go-to resource for home technology professionals, with exclusive content for CEDIA members. The new cedia.net delivers robust content and tools aimed to help home technology professionals in every aspect of their […]

CEDIA Launches New Comprehensive Industry Training Website

Iconyx Makes it Clear at St. Rose of Lima

Simi Valley, CA – December 2013… When St. Rose of Lima was founded in 1921, the Arroyo Simi was a rural valley, sparsely populated with hardy farming families. Like much of Southern California, the area grew quickly, and the church’s small congregation grew quickly. Today, St. Rose of Lima’s bustling campus in Simi Valley is home to […]

Iconyx Makes it Clear at St. Rose of Lima

Rants and rAVes — Episode 191: Christie Shrinks MicroTiles’ Seams and AOpen’s European Forum at ISE

In today’s Rants and rAVe’s, Gary talks about how Christie shrinks the space between MicroTiles to create even thinner seams, as well as the upcoming AOpen Forum in Europe, held just before ISE 2014, which he has been asked to host. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 191: Christie Shrinks MicroTiles’ Seams and AOpen’s European Forum at ISE

DPA Microphones and Steinway Pianos in Perfect Harmony for ‘Keyboards at Christmas’ Event

FORT WORTH, USA. DECEMBER 13th, 2013: The School of Church Music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary recently enlisted the help of DPA Microphones and Steinway Hall of Dallas, Plano and Fort Worth to put on Keyboards at Christmas — a performance of “grand” proportions. With 17 Steinway Grand Pianos on stage, student and professional musicians […]

DPA Microphones and Steinway Pianos in Perfect Harmony for ‘Keyboards at Christmas’ Event

Rants and rAVes — Episode 190: What Will Digital Signage Be Like in 2014?

The DS market can be intimidating for a newbie, but a new column by Jeff Hastings will help you navigate it. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 190: What Will Digital Signage Be Like in 2014?

Middle Atlantic Names Blake Brubaker Regional Sales Manager

Fairfield, NJ––Middle Atlantic Products has appointed Blake Brubaker as Regional Sales Manager for Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. In his new position, Brubaker will manage sales for the A/V, security, data and residential market segments while ensuring that Middle Atlantic factory sales reps are properly trained and equipped with the right tools […]

Middle Atlantic Names Blake Brubaker Regional Sales Manager

PRG Chooses VUE Line Array For Famed Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center

San Diego, CA (Dec. 12, 2013) – The annual tree lighting ceremony at New York’s Rockefeller Center in early December is a spectacle that marks the official beginning to the holiday season for countless people across the country. Today the event has expanded well beyond its humble beginning in 1931 to include a two-hour televised broadcast with […]

PRG Chooses VUE Line Array For Famed Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center

Extron Introduces Two Input DTP Wallplate Transmitters for HDMI and VGA

Anaheim, California (December 12, 2013) – Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the DTP T HWP 232 D and the DTP T UWP 232 D two input Decora-style transmitters. The DTP T HWP 232 D transmits HDMI, audio, and control, while the DTP T UWP 232 D transmits HDMI or analog video, audio, and control. These […]

Extron Introduces Two Input DTP Wallplate Transmitters for HDMI and VGA

Sennheiser Digital 9000 System Drives ‘Next Wave’ of Interactive Art

Los Angeles, California, December 12, 2013 – Last month, Invisible Cities, the world’s first large-scale opera for wireless headphones, completed its limited run of sold-out performances at Los Angeles’ Union Station – the largest railway terminal in the western United States. At the heart of the production, which was staged within the vast, multi-room expanse […]

Sennheiser Digital 9000 System Drives ‘Next Wave’ of Interactive Art

LynTec Products on Display at PLASA Focus: Nashville 2014

Remote Power Control Mobile (RPCM) LynTec’s all-new, award-winning Remote Power Control Mobile (RPCM) is the first intelligent power distribution panel to bring three new features to the mobile power distribution market. First, the RPCM uses switch-grade motorized circuit breakers to provide remotely managed electrical protection and on/off control within a single enclosure. Second, the unit […]

LynTec Products on Display at PLASA Focus: Nashville 2014

B-Tech’s ISE Preview

For the tenth year in a row B-Tech will be exhibiting at ISE, presenting numerous recently launched mounting solutions as well as a few old favourites and some newly developed innovations. With the hugely successful pop-in, pop-out video wall system now available on the excellent BT8350 Freestanding Video Wall Mount, digital signage and video walls […]

B-Tech’s ISE Preview

Michael Prager Named Director of U.S. Sales For ADAM Audio

Hicksville, NY––ADAM Audio USA is pleased to announce that it has named Michael Prager as Director of U.S. Sales. In this new capacity, Michael will be responsible for all sales activity including direct accounts and sales representatives, as well as overseeing the marketing for ADAM’s Professional line. A respected industry expert, Prager has been professionally […]

Michael Prager Named Director of U.S. Sales For ADAM Audio

Rants and rAVes — Episode 189: Mersive is Making a Mistake

Mersive is targeting Crestron and Barco directly with her new campaign; but I believe that they’re making a mistake. Listen why…   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 189: Mersive is Making a Mistake

ihiji Invited to Present During Dell World Center for Entrepreneurs Pitch

AUSTIN, TX – Dec. 12, 2013 – ihiji, a global leader in remote network management announced this week that it was selected as one of six companies to present at the Dell World Pitch Slam, being held December 12, 2013, in Austin, Texas. This exclusive opportunity allows ihiji to promote its simple and secure remote management technologies for networks and […]

ihiji Invited to Present During Dell World Center for Entrepreneurs Pitch

TruAudio Announces Exclusive Worldwide Partnership With Padimount

ST. GEORGE—December 11, 2013—TruAudio announces that they have reached an agreement to be the exclusive partner and sole supplier of Padimount In-Wall Docking products throughout the world. “This new partnership with Padimount allows us to bring more top-of-class products to our TruAudio Dealer Network. It’s also quite an honor to be selected as Pandimount’s sole […]

TruAudio Announces Exclusive Worldwide Partnership With Padimount

AMBER GIVES THE GREEN LIGHT TO URC AT ISE2014

Universal Remote Control (URC) is continuing to develop its range of whole house control systems and is heading to ISE 2014, under the Amber International umbrella, to introduce an exciting selection of new products. “Integrated Systems Europe is the world’s best-attended trade-show for the professional AV and electronic residential systems industry” comments Stuart Tickle, Managing […]

AMBER GIVES THE GREEN LIGHT TO URC AT ISE2014

Rants and rAVes — Episode 188: Extron & Crestron Both Launch New Tabletop Cable management systems

Most people would agree that Crestron and Extron dominate the room control market. Well, both launched new cable management systems yesterday! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 188: Extron & Crestron Both Launch New Tabletop Cable management systems

NUVO TO INTRODUCE NEXT GENERATION MULTI-ZONE PLAYER AT ISE 2014

NuVo Technologies, award-winning manufacturer of high-performing whole home audio products, will introduce the next generation player for its IP-based solution, the NuVo Wireless Audio System, to the European market at ISE. The new P3500 professional series player will power three separate zones simultaneously, from a single rack-mountable unit, with an impressive 200 watts per zone. […]

NUVO TO INTRODUCE NEXT GENERATION MULTI-ZONE PLAYER AT ISE 2014

BitWise Controls home automation system can be seen during exclusive 2014 International CES

ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO and LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA (2014 International CES – Venetian Hotel, Lvl 2, Bassano #2601/#2605) — Dec. 5, 2013 – BitWise Controls, a leading innovator in powerful, flexible control and automation systems will be catching plenty of attention at CES 2014 with the International debut of the new BitWise Controls Room Remote. The […]

BitWise Controls home automation system can be seen during exclusive 2014 International CES