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.

Behringer Intros X18 Portable, iPad-Integrated Digital Mixer

Behringer’s new X18 Digital Mixer is is a 18-input/12-bus portable mixer designed specifically for use with the iPad for both live and studio applications. Since its integrated with a “virtual FX rack,” loaded with true physical models of famous processors, such as the Lexicon 480L, PCM70 and Pultec EQs, plus Teletronix and Fairchild compressors, it […]

Behringer Intros X18 Portable, iPad-Integrated Digital Mixer

WolfVision Launches New vSolution Line

WolfVision’s new vSolution line includes the VZ‐ 9.4F and VZ‐9.4L Desktop Visualizers, as well as the VZ‐C6 Ceiling Visualizer. In addition to the ability to display both ‘live’ and external sources, they feature onboard HD video capture with audio, enabling the recording of complete multimedia presentations and lectures. WolfVision says that recordings are not limited […]

WolfVision Launches New vSolution Line

CEDIA to Offer Free Education at ISE 2014

At ISE, CEDIA is supporting the new ISE Residential Solutions Theatre (on stand 7-W180) with a series of drop-in 30 minute sessions taking place every day of the show. The training includes: Tues., 4 Feb.: 14.30 The Science of Lighting Design by Tad Trylski, Light Bureau 15.30 Home Automation Standards and Applications by Laura Lazzerini, […]

CEDIA to Offer Free Education at ISE 2014

DPA Microphones Gives d:facto Vocal Mic a Facelift

DPA Microphones just showed new grids with gold and nickel finish for the d:facto Vocal Microphone at the 2014 NAMM Show. The new grids are available as accessories to existing systems and can be purchased as metal grids only or as total solutions with foam and pop screen. Additionally, the nickel option matches the finish […]

DPA Microphones Gives d:facto Vocal Mic a Facelift

Klark Teknik DN9680 Expands to 192 Channels and 1,000 Meter Range

Klark Teknik’s new DN9680 allows up to 192 bi-directional channels of AES50 digital audio to be extended up to 1,000 meters via a dual fibre-optical cable, thereby overcoming the typical 100 meter limitation of Cat5 cable for most audio formats. Klark Teknik designed the DN9680 for use with Midas digital consoles, including support for dual-redundant […]

Klark Teknik DN9680 Expands to 192 Channels and 1,000 Meter Range

Rental and Staging Network Elects New President and Board

The Rental and Staging Network (RSN), a North American network of rental and staging companies, has announced that Bob Daniels of BlueWater Technologies in Southfield, Mich., has been elected president of RSN for 2014. Daniels says a vital goal for the coming year is to reach out to greater numbers of key leaders and decision […]

Rental and Staging Network Elects New President and Board

Blue Sky Launches Star System One 2.1

Blue Sky’s new Star System One 2.1 is a system that includes the Sub 12D digital powered subwoofer and two Sat 6D digital satellite speakers. The satellite speakers use a radial neodymium magnet structure and include a DSP that the company claims can correct for various baffle and driver characteristics and time-alignment of the drivers. […]

Blue Sky Launches Star System One 2.1

HARMAN’s JBL Professional Adds LSR310S Powered Studio Sub With XLF to 3 Series Studio Monitor Line

HARMAN’s JBL Pro group today introduced the new LSR310S powered studio subwoofer optimized for use with the JBL 3 Series studio monitors, which are the first studio monitors to incorporate JBL’s new Image Control Waveguide technology. Rounding out the 3 Series line, the new LSR310S subwoofer extends the low-frequency response of the system into the […]

HARMAN’s JBL Professional Adds LSR310S Powered Studio Sub With XLF to 3 Series Studio Monitor Line

PreSonus Temblor T10 Subwoofer Offers More User Control

PreSonus is shipping its new Temblor T10 subwoofer that’s designed to complement full-range studio reference monitors, including the PreSonus Eris and Sceptre, without overshadowing them. Presonus says the T10 is intended for serious personal studios and professional music-production environments, offering a tight low end due to fast and accurate transient response and providing user controls […]

PreSonus Temblor T10 Subwoofer Offers More User Control

HARMAN’s AKG Launches WMS420 Wireless Microphone System

HARMAN’s AKG today launched the WMS420 wireless system, a single-channel wireless system designed for smaller venues such as schools, town halls and houses of worship. There are four targeted product packages: Vocal Set with AKG D5 handheld microphone, Head-worn Set with AKG C555L, Lavalier Set with AKG C417 and Instrument Set with AKG MKG L […]

HARMAN’s AKG Launches WMS420 Wireless Microphone System

New TV One 4K HDMI Distribution Amplifier Series to Be Demonstrated at ISE

At ISE, TV One will demo its new series of HDMI 4K UHD Distribution Amplifiers, which consists of three professional units that distribute up to eight HDMI signals. The 1T-DA-670 series includes the 1T-DA-672, which provides dual, independent outputs from a single HDMI input and the 1T-DA-674 and 1T-DA-678, which provide either four or eight […]

New TV One 4K HDMI Distribution Amplifier Series to Be Demonstrated at ISE

Extron Announces 4K and Ultra HD Support

Extron has announced 4K (3840×2160 and 4096×2160) and Ultra HD (3840×2160) support in its signal processing and distribution products. Solutions include: Extending 4K and UHD video over a single twisted pair cable Videowall processors to leverage the high pixel density of the newest generation of displays Streaming encoders and decoders to extend 4K video over […]

Extron Announces 4K and Ultra HD Support

Christie QuickConnect Allows iOS Control of Christie Projectors

The Christie QuickConnect App enables end users and installers to project photos, documents and websites to a compatible Christie projector over Wi-Fi from their iOS devices. It also allows users to control their projector using an iOS device. This app is specifically designed to control Christie LW401, LWU421, LX501, LW551i, LWU501i, LX601i, DXG1051-Q, DWX951-Q and […]

Christie QuickConnect Allows iOS Control of Christie Projectors

iPoint Launches New Proposal and Management System for Integrators

iPoint Control is a new software-based CMS (contact management system) that not only tracks client details, but is also integrated with a proposal system, a project management system, invoice and purchase order module, as well as a scheduling and dispatch module. It even syncs with QuickBooks. The Mac- and PC-compatible iPoint software suite uses a […]

iPoint Launches New Proposal and Management System for Integrators

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Atlona Redesigns Atlona Academy Training Portal

Atlona, a manufacturer of AV distribution solutions, has redesigned Atlona Academy, the company’s online training resource for Atlona customers and partners. Through a wide range of new features, the enhanced portal provides an upgraded user experience to support better understanding of Atlona products, deliver information on upcoming technologies, and offer insights on imminent industry trends. […]

Richard Pierro Appointed Co-CEO of Premier Mounts

Premier Mounts announced this week that the board of directors has unanimously elected Richard Pierro as co-CEO, effective January 20, 2014. Pierro has served Premier Mounts for eight years, most recently as general manager, where he managed the day-to-day domestic operations of the organization. In his new role Pierro will oversee day-to-day global operations and […]

Richard Pierro Appointed Co-CEO of Premier Mounts

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Cosmic Truss Launches Complete Range of Wind-Up Stands

Cosmic Truss has launched a new full line of windup stands, adding to its existing range of truss and support structures. The range starts with the compact and lightweight CT-1 unit, which features a lift height of 12.5 feet and a load capacity of 275 lbs. Each stand in the range offers a unique combination […]

Cosmic Truss Launches Complete Range of Wind-Up Stands

Aviom’s New D800 and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors Now Shipping

Aviom is shipping its new D800 and the D800-Dante A-Net Distributors. Both units are designed to distribute audio and power to up to eight Aviom personal mixers like their predecessor, the A-16D Pro A-Net Distributor, but these units offer new features and easier to integrate with various consoles. The D800 A-Net Distributor, used in conjunction […]

Aviom’s New D800 and D800-Dante A-Net Distributors Now Shipping

CEDIA Announces 2014 Executive Committee, Appoints Hagai Feiner to Board of Directors

CEDIA announced this month that Hagai Feiner, founder and CEO of Access Networks will join the CEDIA board of directors for the 2014-2015 term. In addition to announcing the appointed director, the 2014 Executive Committee has been approved. The Executive Committee will serve a one year term. Members include: Chairman; Larry Pexton; Triad Speakers, Inc. […]

CEDIA Announces 2014 Executive Committee, Appoints Hagai Feiner to Board of Directors

Global Presence Alliances Announces New Board, President

The Global Presence Alliance (GPA) has announced the formalization of leadership structure, forming a board and electing members. The organization, which offers customers a “framework of industry expertise,” in the design, engineering, integration and maintenance of AV and videoconferencing systems, now consists of eighteen member companies plus five affiliates from around the world. The membership […]

Global Presence Alliances Announces New Board, President

InfoComm and SCHOMS Form Partnership

InfoComm International has agreed to extend membership and free and discounted training to members of the Standing Conference for Heads of Media Services (SCHOMS). InfoComm and SCHOMS share a joint vision to promote professionalism amongst the senior level higher education technology manager community in the United Kingdom. To accomplish their common goals, all SCHOMS U.K. […]

InfoComm and SCHOMS Form Partnership

Extron Expands New Cable Cubby Series/2 Lineup

Extron has introduced the Cable Cubby 500 and the Cable Cubby 700, which are two all-new Cable Cubby Series/2 line of cable access enclosures for AV connectivity and AC power. Extron also offers the existing Cable Cubby 1200 low-profile enclosure and Cable Cubby 1400 double-sided enclosure. These modular enclosures support a broad range of available […]

Extron Expands New Cable Cubby Series/2 Lineup

ClearOne’s VIEW Pro Displays Ultimate 4:4:4, True-Color Digital Multimedia Streaming For IP Networks

ClearOne’s VIEW Pro encoders and decoders provide for 4:4:4 multimedia streaming (H.264-based) with what the company claim is loss-less compression. Content can be distributed via IP to virtually an unlimited number of displays. VIEW Pro is compatible with ClearOne’s StreamNet technology for auto discovery and control of all networked StreamNet products. The included VIEW Virtual […]

ClearOne’s VIEW Pro Displays Ultimate 4:4:4, True-Color Digital Multimedia Streaming For IP Networks

WyreStorm Intros Power Over HDBaseT Extender

WyreStorm’s new EX-1UTP-IR-50-POH is a transmitter and receiver that the company says can send uncompressed HD (up to 1080p) video, audio, bidirectional IR control and remote power up to 50 meters over a Cat5e/6 cable (using the HDBaseT standard). WyreStorm also claims it can handle 4K content for up to 35 meters. Since the EX-1UTP-IR-50-POH […]

WyreStorm Intros Power Over HDBaseT Extender

ClearOne Adds Beamforming Microphone Array Technology to COLLABORATE

ClearOne’s Beamforming Microphone Array can connect directly to the COLLABORATE Room Pro system without the need for a DSP mixer by using a standard USB connection. This new COLLABORATE Room Pro SKU will be officially launched at next month’s Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam. CleearOne says the COLLABORATE Room video conferencing solution enables up to […]

ClearOne Adds Beamforming Microphone Array Technology to COLLABORATE

Cisco to Launch Totally New DS Media Player

Cisco new Edge 340 Digital Media Player (DMP) is designed to be a digital signage media player optimized for touch-based signage applications. It uses hardware-accelerated video and is pre-integrated with both single-touch and multi-touch capabilities. Designed to be used with Power over Ethernet (PoE), the Edge 340 comes in both Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi models (wires […]

Cisco to Launch Totally New DS Media Player

ANSI Approves InfoCommAV Systems Performance Verification Standard

InfoComm International’s latest standard, ANSI/INFOCOMM 10-2013, Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification, has been approved by ANSI, a private non-profit that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment systems. ANSI/INFOCOMM 10-2013, Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification provides a comprehensive, systematic and practical approach to verifying performance of AV systems. This standard will provide practitioners the […]

ANSI Approves InfoCommAV Systems Performance Verification Standard

Kick-Starting the Market for Building Automation: ISE’s 2014 Opening Keynote Address

Dirk Schlesinger, the global lead for manufacturing industries of Cisco Consulting Services, will present the Opening Keynote Address of ISE 2014. Titled ‘Kick-Starting the Market for Building Automation,’ Schlesinger’s speech will give attendees an exclusive insight into how a new cross-industry initiative set up by Cisco, ABB, Bosch and LG will transform the world of […]

Kick-Starting the Market for Building Automation: ISE’s 2014 Opening Keynote Address

Bringing the Network Together: Audio Forum @ ISE 2014

The Audio Forum at ISE 2014 is a new pre-show event designed specifically to facilitate meetings and knowledge-sharing between professionals and companies in the professional audio community. A full one-day event taking place on Mon., 3 Feb. at the Amsterdam RAI, the Forum’s main theme will be that of transport protocols used in digital audio […]

Bringing the Network Together: Audio Forum @ ISE 2014

AVnu Alliance Introduces New AVB Education Sessions at ISE 2014

AVnu Alliance, the industry consortium that certifies Audio Video Bridging (AVB) products for interoperability, has announced new networking and education sessions to be held at the AVnu Alliance Pavilion, Hall 7 Booth H195 during Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2014, 4-6 Feb., 2014 in Amsterdam. In addition to sessions designed for booth visitors both new and […]

AVnu Alliance Introduces New AVB Education Sessions at ISE 2014