Michael Williams

Michael Williams

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

Brompton Technology on display with digiLED at InfoComm 2019

June 10th, 2019.Brompton Technology is pleased to announce that leading LED screen manufacturer digiLED will feature its Tessera SX40 LED processor and XD 10G data distribution unit on its booth at this year’s InfoComm. As well as displaying the SX40 and XD units on a dedicated plinth, an SX40 will also be running digiLED’s stunning […]

Brompton Technology on display with digiLED at InfoComm 2019

AudioControl and Six Digital Showcasing Newest Solutions at InfoComm 2019

AudioControl at InfoComm 2019 AudioControl will be highlighting three exciting new product categories designed for commercial A/V integrators at InfoComm. AudioControl’s lineup of three 70-volt amplifiers offer performance, build quality and features unavailable on competitive solutions. The company’s brand new Avalon G4 is the most versatile 4/3/2 channel configurable amplifier on the market, ideal for […]

AudioControl and Six Digital Showcasing Newest Solutions at InfoComm 2019

Expanded Crestron DM Lite Product Line Can Be “Mixed and Matched” to Create Simple Room Systems for Most Spaces

Orlando, FL – June 10, 2019 – At InfoComm® 2019 in Orlando, Crestron, a global leader in workplace technology, is showcasing its expanded DM Lite™ endpoint product line, including the new HD-RX-4K-510-C-E and HD-RX-4K-410-C-E receivers. Both models provide auto-switching, amplified audio outputs for speakers, and network connectivity for management and setup. Pair any DM Lite […]

Expanded Crestron DM Lite Product Line Can Be “Mixed and Matched” to Create Simple Room Systems for Most Spaces

New Crestron Mercury X and Enhanced UX on All Crestron Mercury Models Debuting at InfoComm 2019

Orlando, FL – June 10, 2019 – At InfoComm® 2019, Crestron, a global leader in workplace technology, is debuting Crestron Mercury X, the latest evolution of its industry-leading tabletop meeting and collaboration solution. Crestron Mercury X connects to the front of the room with just a single cable. At the core of the new Crestron […]

New Crestron Mercury X and Enhanced UX on All Crestron Mercury Models Debuting at InfoComm 2019

Crestron Delivers Smart Technology Connecting Displays to the AV-over-IP World

Orlando, FL – June 10, 2019 – Crestron, a global leader in workplace technology, is debuting DM-NVX-D80-IoAV at InfoComm®, June 12-14 in Orlando, FL. Crestron worked with Intel to deliver a native network AV solution for the biggest display manufacturers in the world: LG®, NEC®, Philips®, Avocor™, and Smart®. The OPS-based DM NVX network decoder […]

Crestron Delivers Smart Technology Connecting Displays to the AV-over-IP World

Crestron to Unveil New Digital Signage and Media Player at InfoComm 2019

Orlando, FL – June 10, 2019 – Crestron, a global leader in advanced workplace technology, is debuting its new Network Media Endpoint (NME-100) at InfoComm® 2019, June 12 – 14 in Orlando. The device enables organizations to deliver consistent communications enterprise-wide via high-quality digital signage and media playback. Combined with in-room signage solutions, including AirMedia® […]

Crestron to Unveil New Digital Signage and Media Player at InfoComm 2019

Device management added to Nureva Room Manager software

Orlando, Florida — June 10, 2019 — Nureva Inc., an award-winning collaboration-solutions company, announces the addition of device management to Nureva™ Room Manager software, enabling IT and systems administrators to remotely manage settings used to configure HDL300 audio conferencing systems and the Nureva Wall. This provides customers with a more efficient and immediate way to […]

Device management added to Nureva Room Manager software

Barco and team behind 7thSense Design reach agreement in principle to transfer Medialon brand and ShowControl activities to Medialon Ltd.

Orlando, Florida —- Monday 10 June, 2019 09:00 EST —- 7thSense Design has reached an agreement in principle with Barco regarding the intended sale of the Medialon brand and ShowControl activities. The team behind 7thSense Design has led the acquisition to form a new company, Medialon Ltd., which will acquire the Medialon brand and ShowControl […]

Barco and team behind 7thSense Design reach agreement in principle to transfer Medialon brand and ShowControl activities to Medialon Ltd.

Professional Wireless Systems Showcases PRZM RF Over Fiber & Alpha Quad Distro Units At InfoComm

Orlando, Florida (June 2019) – Orlando-headquartered Professional Wireless Systems has announced that the PRZM RF over fiber (RFoF) conversion system and Alpha Quad-4 and Alpha Quad-8 units will make their InfoComm debut in Orlando, Booth #6161, June 12-14. PRZM, designed to facilitate the remote placement of wireless audio antennas beyond 200 feet, is ideal for […]

Professional Wireless Systems Showcases PRZM RF Over Fiber & Alpha Quad Distro Units At InfoComm

Kramer & Sony Add Advanced Control Features to Professional Displays

Jerusalem, Israel, June 10, 2019 — Kramer Electronics and Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the integration of Kramer Control BRAINware into Sony’s BZ35F series of BRAVIA™ 4K HDR professional displays. The control processor software turns the already impressive displays into the centerpiece of any AV installation with game changing control, automation and analytics features. The […]

Kramer & Sony Add Advanced Control Features to Professional Displays

HoverCam Brings Full Next-Gen Learning Platform to ISTE 2019

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — June 10, 2019 — HoverCam, a leader in innovative, interactive, and engaging education solutions, will demonstrate its full hardware and software learning platform for digital classrooms in Booth 2144 at the International Society for Technology in Education Conference (ISTE), June 23-26 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The company will […]

HoverCam Brings Full Next-Gen Learning Platform to ISTE 2019

Ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations incorporate Zytronic touch technology for rugged user-friendly interface

Zytronic, a leader in custom designed, durable Projected Capacitive Technology (PCT™ and MPCT™) touch sensors has announced that its touch technology provides the user-friendly interface for the Circontrol Raption Series of intelligent car chargers for electrical vehicles. Zytronic’s Spanish partner and touchscreen solutions specialist, Iberhermes, selected the ZYBX custom printed 8.5” touch sensor due to […]

Ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations incorporate Zytronic touch technology for rugged user-friendly interface

Assistive listening specialists Contacta celebrate return to InfoComm

Assistive listening specialists Contacta Inc are returning to InfoComm in 2019 with a range of new products and a host of high-profile installations at some of the USA’s best-known attractions. The Michigan-based company last appeared at the show in 2014 and since then has been concentrating on expanding its offering and building its network of […]

Assistive listening specialists Contacta celebrate return to InfoComm

Yamaha Releases 4th Generation of Active Field Control System

BUENA PARK, Calif. (June 7, 2019) — Yamaha is highlighting at InfoComm 2019 an upcoming upgrade to its innovative Active Field Control (AFC) acoustic conditioning system. The new AFC4 (fourth generation) system features significant upgrades in digital signal processing (DSP) and hardware. When combined with optimally placed microphones and loudspeakers, AFC4 operators can greatly enhance […]

Yamaha Releases 4th Generation of Active Field Control System

Herman and NETGEAR Announce Distribution Partnership, Providing easier access to AV Integrators

MIAMI, FL., June 6, 2019 – Herman (www.HermanProAV.com) a leading provider of professional AV products, procurement services, and labor resources to systems integrators in the commercial AV industry, has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with NETGEAR ( www.netgear.com ) to distribute the company’s entire line of products with a strategic emphasis on its Pro […]

Herman and NETGEAR Announce Distribution Partnership, Providing easier access to AV Integrators

AtlasIED’s New Texas Tough Equipment Racks Include Features Never Before Incorporated Into a Cabinet

Phoenix, AZ – (June 10, 2019) – AtlasIED—a global manufacturer of comprehensive audio solutions for commercial environments—now offers a new line of Texas Tough equipment racks, making it possible to keep mission-critical audiovisual gear safe and secure in nearly any environment. On display at InfoComm 2019 in AtlasIED’s booth #5653 and Audio Demo Room W224F […]

AtlasIED’s New Texas Tough Equipment Racks Include Features Never Before Incorporated Into a Cabinet

Bluescape® Collaboration Workspace Solution to be Showcased at InfoComm 2019

San Carlos, June 5,2019  —   Bluescape®, a leading collaboration workspace solution, will be showcasing its secure digital workspace container at this year’s InfoComm 2019, June 12-14. They will be displaying their technology, showing in real time, how virtual teams can create, share and finalize projects together. The company delivers new ways to work, visualizing […]

Bluescape® Collaboration Workspace Solution to be Showcased at InfoComm 2019

Yamaha Makes All the Right Connections at InfoComm 2019

BUENA PARK, Calif. (June 3, 2019) — Yamaha is making connectivity a central theme at InfoComm 2019. Under the banner of “Make Connections,” Yamaha is highlighting several new products and enhancements to their commercial, installation and live performance audio product lines. These include the latest versions of ProVisionaire software, mixing consoles, amplifiers and speaker calculator software, plus […]

Yamaha Makes All the Right Connections at InfoComm 2019

AgilQuest’s Room Booking Software, together with Intel, creates a Seamless Meeting Experience

Workplace reservation software maker AgilQuest is excited to partner with Intel in both their Market Ready Solution program and as an integration with the Intel Unite® solution.  This partnership creates a seamless meeting experience from finding the best place to collaborate, to quickly setting up and getting your meeting started. With the use of Intel’s […]

AgilQuest’s Room Booking Software, together with Intel, creates a Seamless Meeting Experience

HARMAN Professional Solutions Appoints SYNNEX Corporation as a New Distributor for the U.S.

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.  and GREENVILLE, SC — HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked AV, today announced its new U.S. distributor agreement with SYNNEX Corporation, a leading business process services company. The distribution agreement makes the company part of a select group of preferred HARMAN Professional Solutions distributors […]

HARMAN Professional Solutions Appoints SYNNEX Corporation as a New Distributor for the U.S.

Rants and rAVes — Episode 878: Christie Details InfoComm Plans — Including New MicroTiles LED Package and 40K Laser

Gary was joined on his pre-InfoComm podcast today with Christie Digital’s Mike Garrido who talked Laser, Laser and more Laser — oh, and the MicroTiles LED (the 2019 winner of the Best of ISE Award). Christie will showcase their new Roadie 4K40 – a 40,000 lumen RGB Laser projector, their new Crimson 1-chip laser/phosphor line and, of course, the MicroTiles […]

Rants and rAVes — Episode 878: Christie Details InfoComm Plans — Including New MicroTiles LED Package and 40K Laser

Listen Technologies Debuts New ListenTALK Systems at InfoComm 2019

INFOCOMM – ORLANDO – June 12, 2019 – Listen Technologies, a leading provider of assistive listening systems for 21 years, is showcasing its newest ListenTALK Systems and accessories at InfoComm 2019. The new systems integrate the recently launched ListenTALK LKR-11 and LKR-12 listen-only receivers for portable assistive listening. Listen Technologies’ award-winning ListenTALK features the ListenTALK […]

Listen Technologies Debuts New ListenTALK Systems at InfoComm 2019


Audinate Unveils Revolutionary New Dante-As-Software Products for Manufacturers and Developers

PORTLAND, Ore., June 5, 2019 – Supporting the AV industry’s shift from purpose-built hardware to software-based solutions running on standardized hardware, Audinate – developer of the industry-leading Dante® AV networking technology – today announced two new software-based Dante products. Dante Embedded Platform™ enables manufacturers to add full Dante functionality in software running on Linux for x86 […]


Audinate Unveils Revolutionary New Dante-As-Software Products for Manufacturers and Developers

Wisycom USA Expands Distribution With New Partnership

NEW ORLEANS, JUNE 5, 2019 – Wisycom is pleased to announce its partnership with Sound Hard, a New Orleans-based dealer providing audio solutions to professionals of the film, television and broadcast industries. Sound Hard recently upgraded its arsenal, offering complete Wisycom-outfitted sound packages for reality TV and ENG applications. Sound Hard’s collection of Wisycom gear […]

Wisycom USA Expands Distribution With New Partnership

Sonnet Announces Breakthrough-Priced Thunderbolt™ 2 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

What’s New: Sonnet Technologies today announced the Solo10G™ Thunderbolt™ 2 Edition adapter, the latest product in the company’s comprehensive array of single- and dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) network adapters. Solo10G adapters add super-fast 10GbE network connectivity to a wide range of computers, enabling users to easily connect to 10GbE-enabled network infrastructure and storage systems […]

Sonnet Announces Breakthrough-Priced Thunderbolt™ 2 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Christie looks to inspire customers from project conception to reality at InfoComm 2019

CYPRESS, Calif. – (June 5, 2019) – Christie’s 90-year history is marked by continuous technological innovation, from the advent of digital cinema projection and the original MicroTiles® to the first high brightness, all-in-one RGB pure laser illuminated projector and the Spyder X80 – the most powerful image processor in the world. Its latest hardware and […]

Christie looks to inspire customers from project conception to reality at InfoComm 2019

HoverCam Education Solutions for Digital Higher Learning at UB Tech 2019

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — June 4, 2019 — HoverCam, a leader in innovative, interactive, and engaging education hardware, will demonstrate its award-winning digital learning solutions at the UB Tech Conference 2019, June 10-12 at the Hilton Orlando in Bonnet Creek, Florida at Booth 709. The company will showcase the newest addition to its revolutionary Pilot […]

HoverCam Education Solutions for Digital Higher Learning at UB Tech 2019

Visix Showcases New Four-Output Digital Signage Media Player at InfoComm 2019

ATLANTA, GA – June 4, 2019 – Visix, Inc. will showcase its new digital signage media player in booth 2321 at InfoComm 2019 in Orlando. The small form factor device provides a flexible playback solution with two-, three- or four-output playback. “This is a fantastic addition to our player lineup”, says Joe Murray, systems engineer for […]

Visix Showcases New Four-Output Digital Signage Media Player at InfoComm 2019

BenQ Breaks the Barriers of Collaboration at UBTech 2019

COSTA MESA, Calif. — June 4, 2019 — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, will launch the new WDC10C USB-C model of its InstaShow™ wireless presentation system in booth 801 at UBTech 2019, June 10-12 in Orlando, Florida. At a click of a button, BenQ’s InstaShow all-hardware wireless presentation system makes it […]

BenQ Breaks the Barriers of Collaboration at UBTech 2019

Church of the Presentation Relies on Powersoft to Overcome Acoustical Obstacles

Upper Saddle River, NJ, June 4, 2019 — Founded in 1961, Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, began with a congregation of 270 families. Since then, it has brought together more than a dozen times that number of families over the last half-century, making it the largest parish in the Archdiocese of […]

Church of the Presentation Relies on Powersoft to Overcome Acoustical Obstacles

Middle Atlantic Launches Premium+ PDU with RackLink Power Distribution Solution

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — June 4, 2019 — Middle Atlantic Products, a brand of Legrand | AV, today announced the release of the Premium+ PDU with RackLink™. This next- generation power distribution and management solution builds upon the innovation first introduced in the award-winning intelligent Premium and Select Series PDUs, unleashing the full potential of RackLink […]

Middle Atlantic Launches Premium+ PDU with RackLink Power Distribution Solution

Intrising Networks Joins SDVoE Alliance, Demonstrates New Products at InfoComm 2019

MONTREAL — June 4, 2019 — The SDVoE™ Alliance today announced Intrising Networks, Inc. has joined the alliance as an adopting member and will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2019 (Orlando, June 12-14) in booth 371. The SDVoE Alliance will be in booth 1143. “SDVoE technology is the best high-end solution for video/audio distribution in the […]

Intrising Networks Joins SDVoE Alliance, Demonstrates New Products at InfoComm 2019