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.

QSC Adds 1G AV-over-IP (Video) Distribution to the Q-SYS Ecosystem

QSC today announced the Q-SYS NV Series (NV-32-H) network video endpoint for the Q-SYS Ecosystem. This native software-defined HDMI encoder/decoder enables network-based video distribution, optimized specifically for the meeting room. It features something they are calling QSC Shift — a video compression codec which provides low latency video streaming with resolutions up to 4K60 4:4:4 […]

QSC Adds 1G AV-over-IP (Video) Distribution to the Q-SYS Ecosystem

Roland Pro AV’s VR-1HD HD Video Switcher Debuts

With the Roland Pro AV VR-1HD HD Video Switcher has three HDMI inputs (resolutions up to 1080p) — all with embedded audio that can be mixed with the two XLR microphone inputs and an analog line input. When editing video to post online or for playback during video streaming, the VR1-HD offers options for layering […]

Roland Pro AV’s VR-1HD HD Video Switcher Debuts

Planar Debuts 100″ 4K LCD Line

The Planar EPX Series is a 100” 4K LCD (3840×2160) display with 700 nits of brightness and a wide color gamut. Designed with commercial-grade features, the Planar EPX Series is designed for meeting rooms, retail and corporate digital signage applications. Built-in features include wireless screen sharing of up to four sources simultaneously, a Crestron control […]

Planar Debuts 100″ 4K LCD Line

Christie Intros APS Series of 3LCD Laser Projectors

The new Christie APS Series of 3LCD laser projectors, which were launched today, are specified to deliver up to 6,500 ISO lumens. The Christie LWU650-APS and Christie LWU530-APS have a five-year or 10,000-hour warranty (whichever occurs first) and 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio. The Christie APS Series are designed for classrooms, boardrooms and other small-space environments as […]

Christie Intros APS Series of 3LCD Laser Projectors

VESA Intros DisplayHDR True Black High Dynamic Range Standard for OLEDs and Emissive Displays

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has introduced its new DisplayHDR True Black high dynamic range (HDR) standard, a variant on VESA’s High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR). The new standard has been optimized for emissive display technologies, including organic light emitting diode (OLED) and future microLED displays. DisplayHDR True Black allows for […]

VESA Intros DisplayHDR True Black High Dynamic Range Standard for OLEDs and Emissive Displays

Biamp Acquires Cambridge Sound Management

Biamp, a supplier of professional audio and video solutions based in Beaverton, Ore., today announced the acquisition of Cambridge Sound Management (CSM) from Gladstone Investment Corp. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, CSM is a leader in the fast-growing sound masking market. CSM provides direct and in-plenum sound masking solutions and is a frequently installed sound masking […]

Biamp Acquires Cambridge Sound Management

Parasound Intros Entry-Level Preamplifier and DAC

Parasound has introduced its NewClassic 200 Pre, a moderately priced analog audio preamplifier and DAC. At the core of the 200 Pre is an analog signal path which includes analog bass management with high pass and low pass outputs. The 200 Pre has inputs for just about any source including phono MM/MC, two line inputs, […]

Parasound Intros Entry-Level Preamplifier and DAC

Parasound Intros New Mid-Range Zphono XRM

Parasound has introduced the $599 Zphono XRM phono preamplifier, which bridges the price gap between its entry-level $200 Zphono and the higher end $1,495 Halo JC 3 Jr. The new model includes balanced XLR outputs, a switchable rumble filter and a mono-stereo switch, plus continuously variable load adjustment for moving coil cartridges. Separate input jacks […]

Parasound Intros New Mid-Range Zphono XRM

FSR Launches Another Digital Ribbon Cable

FSR has announced the launch of its newest Digital Ribbon Cable for HDMI 2.0 signal transmission. Designed for the education market and based on proprietary technology, the new cable series allows for high-speed, high-definition HDMI signal transmission over distances of up to 328 feet. The cables are  fitted with a black jacket that allows them […]

FSR Launches Another Digital Ribbon Cable

Barix to Showcase IP Audio and Paging Products at ISE 2019

Audio over IP innovator Barix is coming to the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019 show with a wide array of new and upgraded audio distribution solutions, as well as a technologypreview of ground-breaking paging and intercom enhancements. From low-latency, in-venue audio delivery on mobile devices to simplifying internal and internet radio streaming, Barix’s latest solutions […]

Barix to Showcase IP Audio and Paging Products at ISE 2019

TrueConf and Sennheiser Partner to Deliver Multiple Camera Control System for Large Conference Rooms

TrueConf has announced a technology partnership with Sennheiser for a software-based system for large conference rooms that allows automatic speaker tracking for multiple PTZ cameras. TrueConf and Sennheiser have released TrueConf Weathervane, a multiple camera control solution for conference systems. The joint solution integrates with the Sennheiser ADN conference system controller and points PTZ cameras […]

TrueConf and Sennheiser Partner to Deliver Multiple Camera Control System for Large Conference Rooms

Eiki Announces EK-623UW 6000 Lumen Laser Projector

Eiki International announced the new EK-623UW (white chassis) WUXGA (1920×1200) laser projector. Using DLP technology, it’s specified to have 6,000 lumens of brightness, a 100,000:1 contrast ratio (with the company’s Extreme Black Mode) and uses blue phosphor laser technology with a 20,000 hour light source life. Eiki is aiming it at both large meeting rooms […]

Eiki Announces EK-623UW 6000 Lumen Laser Projector

DPA Microphones Sells to RCF

The Riverside Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell DPA Microphones (DPA) to RCF Group (RCF). During Riverside’s investment, DPA’s sales and EBITDA nearly doubled while its product portfolio and distribution network grew significantly, according to DPA. “Together with the DPA team, we were able to achieve all of our goals for this investment,” […]

DPA Microphones Sells to RCF

Studio Technologies Intros 5412 Audio Interface and 5418 Mic/Line Interface

Studio Technologies introduces the Model 5412 Audio Interface and the Model 5418 Mic/Line Interface, two new Dante-compliant solutions for applications that use Audio-over-Ethernet (AoE) network connectivity. The Model 5412 supports analog line-level inputs and outputs, and is available in two versions — one with eight input and eight output channels, and the other with 16 […]

Studio Technologies Intros 5412 Audio Interface and 5418 Mic/Line Interface

AtlasIED Introduces SHS Ceiling Speaker

AtlasIED has introduced the SHS Series (AKA: Strategically Hidden Speaker). The concealed design of the SHS is achieved by Adaptive Dispersion Lens Technology, something AtlasIED patented. Only a 3-inch diameter lens and a micro trim ring are visible on the ceiling. The dispersion lens can be easily painted or replaced with material to match the […]

AtlasIED Introduces SHS Ceiling Speaker

Optoma Intros New 4K550 and 4K550ST Native 4K DLP Projectors

Optoma today is unveiling two new 4K UHD projectors designed for corporate and house of worship environments. The Optoma 4K550 and 4K550ST are powered by Texas Instruments DLP chipset with XPR technology and both are native 3840×2160. Both projectors offer HDR10 and REC.2020 compatibility for color precision and advanced features, including vertical lens shift and […]

Optoma Intros New 4K550 and 4K550ST Native 4K DLP Projectors

Extron Introduces Ethernet Connected and Fully Customizable AV Control

Extron just announced the NBP Series Network Button Panels, a new product family that brings control to a broad variety of AV applications. Network Button Panels connect to a control processor using standard Ethernet. These customizable, easy-to-use control panels work in conjunction with an IP Link Pro control processor, HC 403 or HC 404 to […]

Extron Introduces Ethernet Connected and Fully Customizable AV Control

Rentman Releases New Mobile App

Rentman just released an addition to its cloud-based rental management software, which is a mobile app. The new mobile app runs on devices such as smartphones or Android-based Zebra scanners, enabling users to manage inventory and rentals at no additional cost. Rentman Mobile is meant to simplify equipment management in the warehouse while offering an […]

Rentman Releases New Mobile App

New Extron eBUS Button Panel Is AV Control in a Rack

Extron just introduced the EBP 108 RAAP Rack Mount eBUS Button Panel. The EBP 108 RAAP is a fully-customizable AV system control interface designed for use with Extron eBUS-enabled control systems. This control panel connects to an IPCP Pro control processor to perform a wide variety of AV system functions such as power On/Off, input […]

New Extron eBUS Button Panel Is AV Control in a Rack

QSC Awarded Patent for Web Conferencing Integration

QSC just announced it has been awarded a utility patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its Q-SYS Web Conference Integration Solution. This patent (USA 9,973,638) recognizes the solution’s ability to bring an IP camera stream from Q-SYS PTZ-IP conference cameras into soft codec applications (like Zoom, Skype for Business, GoToMeeting, etc.) […]

QSC Awarded Patent for Web Conferencing Integration

JVC Debuts Three New D-ILA Projectors Aimed at Simulation

JVC Visual Systems will introduce three new Visualization Series projectors designed for simulation environments this week. The DLA-VS4600 is spec’d at 4,000 ANSI lumens, while the DLA‑VS47NV and DLA-VS45NV include a new dedicated IR‑LED engine for stimulated NVG exercises. All three new projectors feature three-chip D-ILA imagers, BLU-Escent laser/phosphor illumination, a spec of greater than […]

JVC Debuts Three New D-ILA Projectors Aimed at Simulation

Egan Visual Adds 1,000+ Colors to Glass Options

Egan Visual just introduced what it’s calling the Egan Infinite Color Palette — 1,050 standard colors that can be specified with any Egan Glass product — Egan GlassWrite and EganAero. To introduce the Egan Infinite Color Palette, Egan is releasing a custom fan deck displaying all 1,050 colors. The Egan fan deck is an accessible […]

Egan Visual Adds 1,000+ Colors to Glass Options

Enlighten, In-Store Digital Network for Cannabis Industry, Joins DPAA

DPAA announced today that Enlighten, the first full scale enterprise solution in the cannabis space, has joined its membership ranks. Enlighten’s in-store digital network is active in more than 650 cannabis businesses, including dispensaries, cultivators and producers, head shops, cannabis lounges and medical facilities. Managed by a team with a collective 20 years of experience […]

Enlighten, In-Store Digital Network for Cannabis Industry, Joins DPAA

RTI Ships Miravue VIP-1 1080p-Based Video-Over-IP System

RTI today announced that it’s now shipping the Miravue VIP-1 video-over-IP system. The VIP-1 acts as a transmitter and a receiver and uses JPG 2000 compression to convert 1080p HDMI video to H.264 with Dolby 5.1 audio via a 100Mbps network. The VIP-1s built-in scaler matches the displays’ maximum resolution, while automatically providing stereo downmixing […]

RTI Ships Miravue VIP-1 1080p-Based Video-Over-IP System

22Miles Launches Carry2Mobile – Moving Digital Signage Content to Mobile Screens

22Miles, Inc. has unveiled an interesting new product called Carry2Mobile. Carry2Mobile uses HTML5 technology to seamlessly transition the user experience from a digital sign to a mobile device’s web browser. 22Miles is one of the first DS companies to move content from a digital sign to a mobile phone without requiring the user to download […]

22Miles Launches Carry2Mobile – Moving Digital Signage Content to Mobile Screens

Visix Launches New Website Designed for an Enhanced User Experience

Visix, Inc. announced the launch of their new website. The new design completely overhauls Visix’s product information, blog and content offerings, as well as providing a smoother, more intuitive user experience. The new site lets users easily navigate through Visix’s extensive product and service offerings. Enhanced navigation and richer interactive multimedia elements make it easy […]

Visix Launches New Website Designed for an Enhanced User Experience

BrightSign Digital Signage Media Players Now Support Foot-Traffic Analytics from BlueFox.io

BrightSign today announced that BlueFox has integrated its real-time mobile phone sensing technology into BrightSign’s digital signage media players. BlueFox pioneered the use of mobile phone signals to measure foot traffic, and the integration announced today adds that capability to any Wi-Fi enabled BrightSign player, making it possible to measure and optimize the ROI of digital signage […]

BrightSign Digital Signage Media Players Now Support Foot-Traffic Analytics from BlueFox.io

New UNITY DR16 Digital Mixer by Peavey Ships

Peavey Electronics‘ new UNITY DR16 has shipped. In its standard configuration, the UNITY DR16 offers 16 inputs, with eight of those inputs having Peavey’s Silencer mic preamps. The inputs have a Priority Ducker as well as the ability to group MUTE and SOLO, and all of the input EQs have the Classic Peavey Mid-Morph EQ, […]

New UNITY DR16 Digital Mixer by Peavey Ships

Luxul Self-Healing Switches Debut

Luxul today announced “self-healing” capability for select managed network switches. Available via a free upgrade to firmware version 4.1.1 or greater, the new functionality offers integrators two new features — auto-recovery and power scheduling. Luxul’s self-healing capability is currently available on the company’s 12-port/8 PoE+ AMS-1208P, 26-port/24 PoE+ stackable L2/L3 AMS-4424P, 26-port/24 PoE+ AMS-2624P, 26-port/24 […]

Luxul Self-Healing Switches Debut

Christie Expands RGB Laser Projection Line With Mirage SST

Christie just announced the launch of the Christie Mirage SST, an RGB laser projection solution featuring Christie TruLife electronics. Featuring a fiber-coupled projection head, the Mirage SST is designed for complex applications including theme park attractions, dome theaters and planetariums. Weighing 110 pounds (50 kilograms) and using a small form factor, the Mirage SST projection […]

Christie Expands RGB Laser Projection Line With Mirage SST

MSE Audio Intros STNet Outdoor Surface Mount Speakers With Dante

MSE Audio has announced the SoundTube Entertainment STNet IPD-SM52-EZ and IPD-SM82-EZ-II speakers, designed to bring Dante-enabled capabilities outdoors. The STNet IPD-SM52-EZ and IPD-SM82-EZ-II are Dante compatible, allowing them to be compatible and operate with all other Dante products worldwide. The STNet outdoor surface mount speakers feature digital signals with power sent directly to the speakers […]

MSE Audio Intros STNet Outdoor Surface Mount Speakers With Dante

Key Digital Claims Longest Range 18G HDMI HDBaseT Extender Kit

Key Digital claims the KD-X444L extender kit, an 18Gbps 4K transmitter/receiver kit including HDCP2.2, it can send video and control over 100 meters. IR/RS-232 control signals are extended In addition to HDMI signals, for controlling remote equipment in ProAV installations. In applications that do not require UHD/4K resolution, yet have special needs for long distance, […]

Key Digital Claims Longest Range 18G HDMI HDBaseT Extender Kit