Sara Abrons

Sara Abrons

Sara Abrons is executive editor of rAVe [PUBS] and managing director of THE rAVe Agency. She is also a graduate of the School of Media and Journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Reach her at sara@ravepubs.com or on Twitter @SaraAbrons. Pronouns: she/her.

Hypersign’s New All-in-One UCC Application Integrates With Zoom and Webex Teams

Hypersign’s new Huddleup is a new UCC application for its all-in-one Hypersign+ system. It’s a single-tap wrapper that integrates with Zoom, Whereby (formerly appear.in) and Webex Teams. Features include: Interactive whiteboarding: Whiteboarding is built directly into the application, so you don’t need traditional whiteboards in the meeting area. Live TV: Huddleup brings live TV to […]

Hypersign’s New All-in-One UCC Application Integrates With Zoom and Webex Teams

AtlasIED Introduces New Line of Portable Indoor/Outdoor Packaged Audio Systems

AtlasIED introduced its new Temporary Audio Systems (TAS) line of portable indoor/outdoor packaged audio systems. To facilitate quick and easy setup, the TAS systems come packaged with all the necessary components, including all-weather speakers, handheld and desktop microphones, speaker/mic stands, power conditioners, amplifiers, cabling and more. Four different packages are available, designed to serve facilities […]

AtlasIED Introduces New Line of Portable Indoor/Outdoor Packaged Audio Systems

Hall Research Releases New Kit for Sending 4K Video Over a UTP Cable

Hall Research has launched the EX-4KU kit, including a single-gang wall plate HDBaseT transmitter plus receiver. Designed to extend 4K HDMI video and USB data over a single UTP cable, the EX-4KU uses the new HDBaseT 2.0 technology that claims to extend video and USB with zero latency and with no compression. The wall plate […]

Hall Research Releases New Kit for Sending 4K Video Over a UTP Cable

Carousel Digital Signage Is Offering Three Months of Carousel Cloud

Carousel Digital Signage is offering a free package to help facilities communicate important messages in waiting areas, walkways and other public-facing spaces during COVID-19. Carousel Digital Signage is providing a three-month subscription of Carousel Cloud, a SaaS-cloud-based CMS, along with “Frontline Responder” templates to create and deliver emergency messages unique to each facility. Carousel Digital […]

Carousel Digital Signage Is Offering Three Months of Carousel Cloud

Extron Now Offering Free Online Certifications and Extron Institute Classes

Extron announced this week that it’s waiving the fees for its online certifications. In addition, the company is conducting free live online instructor-led Extron Institute classes to help technology professionals who are working remotely. Extron online training has always been free and AV professionals now have an opportunity to earn their AV Associate or Extron […]

Extron Now Offering Free Online Certifications and Extron Institute Classes

It’s Official: Marlin Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of AVI-SPL, So Whitlock and AVI-SPL Are Now One

Marlin Equity Partners has officially completed the acquisition of AVI-SPL and subsequent merger with Whitlock. The two digital workplace services providers will combine under AVI-SPL to offer organizations around the globe end-to-end technology management and support solutions. H.I.G. Capital has partnered with Marlin in the transaction and will hold a minority stake in the combined […]

It’s Official: Marlin Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of AVI-SPL, So Whitlock and AVI-SPL Are Now One

Dataton Has a New Update for WATCHOUT Production Software

The 6.6.1 release of Dataton’s WATCHOUT focuses on playback of live and H.264 video. In 6.6, Dataton added compatibility for NewTek NDI (4.1) and made improvements in audio latency and playback. This update fixes audio timing and adds key enhancements for working with real-time tracking. WATCHOUT is a multi-display production and playback software that orchestrates […]

Dataton Has a New Update for WATCHOUT Production Software

New Organization, ACE, Forms to Connect DOOH Industry Members

ACE, the Advocates for Connected Experiences (ACE), announced its formation Monday. The organization aims to unite and empower all constituents involved in DOOH, retail and venue-based digital experiences around key industry issues. Its membership will include associations and companies involved in creating, selling, delivering and optimizing digitally-connected initiatives that touch the Out-of-Home industry. A commitment […]

New Organization, ACE, Forms to Connect DOOH Industry Members

Genelec Releases New Smart Active Monitor for Large Studios

Genelec unveiled the 1235A Smart Active Monitor this week. The monitor, based on the 1035 main monitor, includes 96 kHz processing and integration with Genelec’s GLM calibration software. The 1235A is a main monitor for large music, film and post-production studios that demand high SPL and neutral, stable imaging that can be optimized for the […]

Genelec Releases New Smart Active Monitor for Large Studios

AVIXA Cancels InfoComm 2020 in Las Vegas

AVIXA sent out an announcement this morning announcing that InfoComm 2020, originally planned to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 13-19, 2020, has been canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Show organizers said it had remained optimistic that the show could go on, and was monitoring recommendations from the WHO […]

AVIXA Cancels InfoComm 2020 in Las Vegas

Amate Audio Releases New Loudspeaker Management Processor Platform

The Amate Audio LMS206 is a dual-input/six-output loudspeaker management processor platform using a 64-bit DSP architecture. Fully configurable, each input is assignable to any output, with two crossovers — with selectable Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley and Bessel filtering — and independent compressor/limiter settings available on each output. With four analog inputs, a two-channel AES/EBU digital input and […]

Amate Audio Releases New Loudspeaker Management Processor Platform

Peerless-AV Offers Bundled Solution in Response to COVID-19

Peerless-AV is offering a bundled solution available immediately to deploy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As hundreds of testing and treatment stations are opening across the country to meet healthcare needs, the locations call for rapid triage and information sharing, often in inhospitable environments. The bundled solution includes a 49”, 55” or 65” UltraView […]

Peerless-AV Offers Bundled Solution in Response to COVID-19

Digital Signage Expo Rescheduled for September 15-18, Will Remain in Las Vegas at LVCC

We announced earlier this month that Digital Signage Expo, originally scheduled for March 31-April 3, 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, would be postponed to the fall due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and limitations on domestic and international travel. Show organizers announced today that the show has officially been rescheduled for September 15-18, […]

Digital Signage Expo Rescheduled for September 15-18, Will Remain in Las Vegas at LVCC

ATEN Technology Intros ATEN VE8950/VE8900 Control App

ATEN Technology today introduced the ATEN VE8950/VE8900 Control App, an iOS and Android compatible mobile app that enables mobile control of ATEN’s VE8950 and VE8900 4K HDMI over IP Extenders. The app was designed to help users switch sources/displays and apply and reschedule profiles for their over IP video extenders. ATEN’s Control App provides direct […]

ATEN Technology Intros ATEN VE8950/VE8900 Control App

Epson Shipping World’s First 4K 3LCD 12,000-Lumen Laser Projector

Epson is now shipping what it says is the world’s first 4K 3LCD 12,000-lumen laser projector. The new Epson Pro L12000QNL is aimed at live events, higher education and corporate environments. The Pro L12000QNL features two removable interface slots to accommodate a wide range of inputs, including 12G SDI and DisplayPort. Designed for demanding environments, […]

Epson Shipping World’s First 4K 3LCD 12,000-Lumen Laser Projector

Almo Professional A/V Introduces Three New Service Development Managers

Almo Professional A/V announced the addition of three service development managers (SDMs) to provide support and expertise to partners using the Almo toolbox of AV Services for Integrators. A newly created position at Almo Professional A/V, the SDMs are subject matter experts on Almo’s complete line of services, which include Almo AVaaS financial solutions, business […]

Almo Professional A/V Introduces Three New Service Development Managers

FOR-A Corporation Releases HVS-6000 Series of HANABI HD and 4K Production Switchers

FOR-A Corporation launched the HVS-6000 Series of HANABI HD and 4K production switchers for live production workflows. Built to support 12G-SDI infrastructures, the MFR-6100 provides single-cable transfer of 4K video for less complicated cabling. Users can add up to 16 input and 16 output cards (nine channels per card) to configure a matrix up to […]

FOR-A Corporation Releases HVS-6000 Series of HANABI HD and 4K Production Switchers

Black Box Releases Emerald PE IP-based KVM Extenders

Black Box has expanded the Emerald Unified KVM platform with the release of Emerald PE IP-based KVM extenders. Emerald PE transmitters and receivers enable extension and matrix switching of HD DVI video (up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz), transparent USB 2.0 and bidirectional analog audio — over a dedicated or existing IP network. The IP-based KVM […]

Black Box Releases Emerald PE IP-based KVM Extenders

Integrate Expo, Normally Held in August in Australia, to Be Postponed

The Integrate expo that takes place each August in Australia, which was set to take place August 19-21 this year in Sydney, has been postponed, said show organizers in an announcement today. They are still planning to have a show in 2020 in Sydney and plan to have details on when and where within the […]

Integrate Expo, Normally Held in August in Australia, to Be Postponed

Martin Audio Releases Two New Cardioid Subwoofers

Martin Audio has announced the release of two new compact cardioid subwoofers, the SXCF118 and the SXC115 — both designed for live sound reinforcement and fixed installations. The SXCF118 is a flyable version of the SXC118 released last year and has been purpose-designed to accompany the WPS optimized line array system, while the ground stack […]

Martin Audio Releases Two New Cardioid Subwoofers

NoviSign Launches Digital Signage Hand Sanitizer Kiosks

NoviSign has launched new, specially-designed line of freestanding and wall-mountable digital signage hand sanitizer kiosks that dispense 99.99% germ-killing sanitizer gel. Equipped with an internal auto-dispenser that supports gel, foam or liquid sanitizer, the kiosks feature a metal enclosing and an integrated commercial grade 21.5” digital sign that is managed using NoviSign’s cloud-based digital signage […]

NoviSign Launches Digital Signage Hand Sanitizer Kiosks

Matrox Announces New QuadHead2Go Q155 Multi-Monitor Controllers

Matrox has announced that the Matrox QuadHead2Go Q155 multi-monitor controller appliance is now shipping. With HDMI input support, the units are designed to drive four Full HD displays from a single 4K HDMI source — including HDCP-compliant devices — offering a simple plug-and-play approach to video wall designs. QuadHead2Go Q155 controllers capture a single video […]

Matrox Announces New QuadHead2Go Q155 Multi-Monitor Controllers

Digital Signage Expo 2020 Postponed to the Fall

Digital Signage Expo, originally scheduled to be held in Las Vegas March 31 – April 3, 2020, has been postponed until later in the year, likely September, and also still in Las Vegas. This announcement seemed inevitable, perhaps overdue, particularly this week with the WHO declaring the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, the Trump administration announcement […]

Digital Signage Expo 2020 Postponed to the Fall

Enterprise Connect 2020 Postponed to Early August, Moved to San Francisco

The show organizers of Enterprise Connect, the communications and collaborations show originally scheduled to be held later this month in Orlando, told exhibitors today that the show has been rescheduled for August 3-6, 2020, and will now take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. This is due to the travel restrictions and uncertainty […]

Enterprise Connect 2020 Postponed to Early August, Moved to San Francisco

B-Tech AV Mounts Launches BT9910 Mount for Extra Large, Heavy Displays

B-Tech AV Mounts just announced the launch of the BT9910, which is designed to mount and tilt (positions 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°) extra-large and extra heavy displays of 65″ up to 100″. First unveiled at ISE 2020 in Amsterdam (Feb 11-14), the new XL heavy-duty BT9910 supports screen sizes of between 65″ and 100″ and […]

B-Tech AV Mounts Launches BT9910 Mount for Extra Large, Heavy Displays

FOR-A Announces CG-Portable Compact Character Generator for Broadcast and Digital Signage

FOR-A Corporation just announced CG-Portable, a compact character generator designed for broadcast and digital signage applications. About the size of a smartphone, CG-Portable features four SDI ports as well as an Ethernet port for network connectivity. Two independent, multi-lingual text overlays support horizontal crawls and vertical rolls, while a timer overlay provides up/down count. Plus, CG-Portable supports more than 70 […]

FOR-A Announces CG-Portable Compact Character Generator for Broadcast and Digital Signage

Optoma Intros UHD50X DLP HDR10 Home Theater and Gaming Projector

Optoma yesterday unveiled the UHD50X, a 240Hz 4K (3840×2160) home theater projector using 1-chip DLP technology. Specifed at 3,400 lumens of brightness and a 500,000:1 contrast ratio, along with HDR10 and HLG (Hybrid-Log Gamma) compatibility, the Optoma UHD50X also includes an enhanced gaming mode, as well as a latency of only 16ms in 1080p at […]

Optoma Intros UHD50X DLP HDR10 Home Theater and Gaming Projector

Registration Open for CEDIA Awards & Leadership Conference

Registration is now open for this year’s CEDIA Awards & Leadership Conference. The gathering will take place July 21-22 at the historic Union League Club of Chicago. The event will provide CEDIA members with opportunities to network, sharpen their leadership skills, and celebrate the very best home technology integration projects. Senior Vice President of Industry Engagement Giles Sutton […]

Registration Open for CEDIA Awards & Leadership Conference

Hitachi Adds HDR and SDR Outputs to CU-HD550 Camera Control Unit

Hitachi Kokusai Electric America just added new features to the CU-HD550 camera control unit (CCU) including both High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) output with independent adjustments and 4K/UHD output over single-link 12Gbps SDI connectivity. The CU-HD550 and its companion CA-HF550 camera adapter collectively are designed to lower the cost of entry for 1080p60 video production. When used […]

Hitachi Adds HDR and SDR Outputs to CU-HD550 Camera Control Unit

Bird Home Automation Announces DoorBird D1101V Wi-Fi-Connected Video Intercom

Bird Home Automation just release the DoorBird D1101V, a WiFi-connected video intercom with one call button that comes in both a surface-mounted and flush-mounted version. The smart intercom sends push notifications when the call button is pressed, and allows you to talk to visitors, and see them live via smartphone, tablet or indoor station.The D1101V allows access to all functions […]

Bird Home Automation Announces DoorBird D1101V Wi-Fi-Connected Video Intercom

Optoma Releases New Projectors for Gaming and Entertainment

Optoma today unveiled three new projectors designed for gaming and home entertainment. The GT1090HDR and HZ39HDR, Optoma’s first laser gaming and entertainment projectors, are native 1080p. With 4,200 lumens brightness, 300,000:1 contrast ratio and 0.50:1 short-throw ratio, the compact Optoma GT1090HDR is designed for space-constrained environments. Input options include HDMI 2.0 and VGA. The Optoma […]

Optoma Releases New Projectors for Gaming and Entertainment

Steinberg Now Shipping the UR24C Audio Interface

Steinberg today announced its shipping the UR24C. As with each UR-C interface, the UR24C provides USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed) connectivity to ensure universal compatibility with both PCs and Mac computers, as well as iOS devices. It features 32-bit/192 kHz audio resolution, MIDI and delivers DSP power for using effects when monitoring audio […]

Steinberg Now Shipping the UR24C Audio Interface