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.

Luxul Adds Dealer Support With New Customer Assurance Program

Luxul introduced today a new initiative to support its growing dealer base: The Luxul Customer Assurance Program, or CAP. With this new program, the company is providing its dealers with certified wired and wireless network designs for residential and commercial applications — complete with tech support — that are guaranteed to meet their customers’ reliability and performance requirements relating to Wi-Fi. […]

Luxul Adds Dealer Support With New Customer Assurance Program

Crestron Announces an All New Master Technology Architect Course

Crestron today announced that for the first time in 18 years the program has expanded to include the top design engineers in the industry. Proper system design and planning have become crucial in the successful deployment of enterprise AV technology solutions. To address this need, Crestron Technical Institute is now offering a new certification program, Master Technology Architect (MTA). […]

Crestron Announces an All New Master Technology Architect Course

Altinex Adds Control Capabilities to MultiTasker

Altinex just introduced the Neutron MT312-104 Digital MultiTasker Control Card for use with the MultiTouch family of touch panels for boardrooms, lecture halls, residential control systems, among others. It is designed with sensory inputs to control any third-party equipment and provides unlimited possibilities in designing audiovisual systems when combined with the power of the AVSnap software.  The MT312-104 is equipped with […]

Altinex Adds Control Capabilities to MultiTasker

TFCinfo’s Annual Projector Brand Strength Report Highlights Winners And Improvements in the Projection Industry

TFCinfo today announced the release of its “Projector Brand Customer Perception and Preference Study 2018.” This report marks the 16th year that this annual projector brand benchmarking study has been conducted. TFCinfo’s report not only measures the strength of multimedia projector brands in the five most important market segments in the AV industry (large corporations, SMB-small and medium business, SOHU-small office/home user, education […]

TFCinfo’s Annual Projector Brand Strength Report Highlights Winners And Improvements in the Projection Industry

Waves MultiRack and Plugins Power the KN-DSP100 Kramer Network Server

Waves Audio has now integrated Waves MultiRack and Waves plugins in the KN-DSP100 Kramer Network Server from Kramer Electronics. Waves MultiRack is a software host used by FOH and monitor engineers to run multiple simultaneous instances of the same plugins used in recording studios and mixing rooms the world over. The Kramer Network Server, with Kramer Network and DSP functionality for large-scale audio […]

Waves MultiRack and Plugins Power the KN-DSP100 Kramer Network Server

B-Tech Launches New Heavy Duty Projector Mount

B-Tech AV Mounts has launched a new projector mount, purposely designed for today’s larger, heavy duty projectors. B-Tech’s latest mount, the BT893, can handle projectors up to 70kg and can be mounted to ceilings directly or with B-Tech’s ø50mm pole system for suspended installations. The BT893 boasts easy adjustment to tilt, yaw and roll – allowing for perfect projector […]

B-Tech Launches New Heavy Duty Projector Mount

IBASE Launches ARD-037-N Bar-Type Display With Integrated media Player

IBASE Technology today released an ARD-037-N ruggedized all-in-one bar-type panel PC with a 37-inch wide LCD with optimum resolution of 1920 x 540. The compact, fanless panel PC is powered by an Intel Pentium QC N4200 processor with a speed of up to 2.5GHz. As a digital signage display and media player, the ARD-037 is designed for passenger information system […]

IBASE Launches ARD-037-N Bar-Type Display With Integrated media Player

VITEC Adds New Video Wall and DRM Functionality to EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform

VITEC today announced that its enterprise-grade EZ TV IPTV and digital signage platform can now manage and drive complex video wall setups and is interoperable with the latest content protection and DRM standards required by the leading services providers for IPTV deployments. These capabilities are fully supported through the EZ TV Platform, with DRM integration also available across VITEC’s […]

VITEC Adds New Video Wall and DRM Functionality to EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform

Control4 Partners with Simply Reliable to Help Integrators

Simply Reliable has partnered with Control4 to “facilitate efficiencies and productivity for integrators.” Using Simply Reliable’s software products, integrators are now able to generate and share proposals, then collect deposits, create accurate installation drawings in minutes rather than days. Simply Reliable’s (SRi) smartOFFICE is tailored to the custom integration industry and offers simple proposal generation and approval with e-commerce for client payment collection, project management, logistic support […]

Control4 Partners with Simply Reliable to Help Integrators

Vinten Debuts Ceiling Track System for Cameras

Vinten today announced that its robotic camera dolly and ceiling track system will ship in the U.S. next month. A collaboration between Vinten Automation and veteran dolly manufacturer Tecnopoint, the new Vinten ceiling track system is designed for creative productions in which floor space is at a premium. Like its sister product, the Hexagon floor track system, the new […]

Vinten Debuts Ceiling Track System for Cameras

Osprey Video Announces Raptor 12G and HDMI 2.0 PCIe Capture Cards

Osprey Video today announced the launch of the Raptor I/O family, the newest generation of Osprey’s PCIe cards. The Raptor family includes an array of solutions, from 3G-SDI to 12G-SDI cards with up to eight inputs to HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 cards in single- and multi-input configurations. With Raptor, users can ingest video from SD to 4K UHD/DCI, depending upon […]

Osprey Video Announces Raptor 12G and HDMI 2.0 PCIe Capture Cards

iTellio Joins DPAA

DPAA announced today that iTellio, a digital place-based advertising network, has joined the association. iTellio transforms traditional automated teller machines into interactive advertising platforms, enhancing revenue streams for ATM operators. With a second screen installed on top of the ATM, iTellio is able to engage every consumer that walks into one of their locations. Barry Frey, president and CEO of DPAA, said, […]

iTellio Joins DPAA

Altinex Introduces TE460-137 HDMI Signal Generator and Analyzer

Altinex just launched the TE460-137 HDMI Signal Generator and Analyzer, which is designed for installers and consultants for testing and verifying all aspects of an HDMI signal path. Altinex says the TE460-137 is portable and can test and verify compliance with HDMI specification regardless of what is used between inputs and outputs. The TE460-137 has both HDMI input and […]

Altinex Introduces TE460-137 HDMI Signal Generator and Analyzer

Zoom’s New H1n Handy Recorder Debuts

Zoom NA just launched the H1n, dubbed a Handy Recorder, as a portable audio recorder the can be used to capturing audio for film, music, podcasts and other applications. The H1n’s design features a protective mic enclosure, an LCD screen, an analog-style gain control, built-in X/Y microphones and a stereo 1/8-inch mini phone jack mic/line input. An onboard limiter enables distortion-free […]

Zoom’s New H1n Handy Recorder Debuts

TechLogix Intros Fiber Cabling Lineup

TechLogix Networx is expanding its Media over Fiber Optics lineup with a new offering of bulk fiber cabling, connectors and accessories. The initial TechLogix fiber line includes riser-rated OM3 multimode fiber, plenum-rated OM3 multimode fiber, LC and SC style connectors, termination kits and test kits. All products are compatible with TechLogix’s existing line of HDMI extenders, USB extenders, […]

TechLogix Intros Fiber Cabling Lineup

Sony Upgrades Vision Exchange Classroom Collaboration System

Today, Sony announces version 1.1 of its interactive collaboration and active learning solution Vision Exchange. The upgrade adds Skype for Business (but, weirdly, no Zoom support) and something they are calling Personal Note Taker. The updates to Vision Exchange aim to eliminate any logistical remote learning issues and applies to the two main unit series PEQ-C100, PEQ-C130 and Pod PC Software […]

Sony Upgrades Vision Exchange Classroom Collaboration System

Spectrum Introduces Pivot Jr. Workstation

Spectrum Industries has introduced the Pivot Jr. Workstation which offers height adjustable features, mobility and flexibility for this product to be used as a student desk or small lectern. The Pivot Jr. features a backpack and cup holder that provides storage and more work room. The height of the Pivot Jr. can adjust from 27-42 inches making this small […]

Spectrum Introduces Pivot Jr. Workstation

Prysm Adds the LPD 6K, an Interactive Single Panel Large-Format Display

Prysm is creating a new category in the display market by unveiling its latest – the Prysm Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) 6K Series. These interactive large-format single panel displays offer a panoramic image with no seams or bezels with, what they are saying is, the power consumption similar to a commercial coffee maker. The displays are shatter-resistant, flexible and offer rollability for transport. The new modular […]

Prysm Adds the LPD 6K, an Interactive Single Panel Large-Format Display

Free New Report on Fine Pixel Pitch LED Display Technology Available

A new 70-page report about fine pixel pitch LED display technology is now available for free to those working in the digital signage industry. The report, written by respected industry veteran Dave Haynes, founder and editor of Sixteen:Nine, explains not just the technology, but also the marketplace, ecosystem and applications. Haynes put it together over […]

Free New Report on Fine Pixel Pitch LED Display Technology Available

Crestron Expands Support of Microsoft Teams

Crestron has expanded its solution portfolio with Microsoft to include Microsoft Teams integration to equip meeting spaces of every size with innovative Intelligent Communications technology. With the newly announced capabilities, Crestron SR and the Crestron Mercury conference system will not only be able to run Microsoft Teams in spaces of all sizes: from huddle rooms and multi-purpose rooms to executive meeting rooms and large auditoriums; organizations can […]

Crestron Expands Support of Microsoft Teams

ATEN Introduces Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station

ATEN Technology today announced the UH7230 – Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Dock solution. The UH7230 Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Dock quickly connects peripherals and displays video content from a laptop. The Thunderbolt 3 Multiport Docking Station allows users to add an additional monitor for enhanced multitasking, such as designing and viewing of movies, or photos in high definition. Thunderbolt 3 provides high speed data transfers, […]

ATEN Introduces Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station

MultiDyne Intros BullDog II Field Fiber System

MultiDyne Fiber Optic Solutions just debuted a second-generation BullDog II platform. The BullDog II will eclipse the current MultiDyne family of field fiber units, which includes the LightBox, LightCube and current-generation BullDog. To date, these have been MultiDyne’s three foundational systems to support long-distance signal distribution between trucks, studios and hard-to-reach locations in broadcast, live production and commercial AV applications. With the versatile BullDog II platform, broadcasters, content producers and commercial AV users (corporate, medical, […]

MultiDyne Intros BullDog II Field Fiber System

Leyard and Planar Expand Planar Simplicity Series LCD Display Line with 4K Models

Leyard and Planar announced the Planar Simplicity Series 4K, expanding the Planar Simplicity Series line of LCD digital signage displays to include five new 4K models. The displays are designed for retail, museums, corporate communications, quick serve restaurants and small companies with a limited budget that would like to capitalize on the benefits of digital signage. The Planar Simplicity Series 4K features: Wide variety of sizes (43”, 55”, […]

Leyard and Planar Expand Planar Simplicity Series LCD Display Line with 4K Models

Pliant Technologies CrewCom Wireless Intercom System Is Now Shipping

Pliant Technologies is now shipping its professional wireless intercom system, CrewCom. CrewCom features the industry’s smallest fully-featured professional full-duplex wireless radio packs, multiple simultaneous frequency bands, as well as a host of user features. With CrewCom, production crews of all sizes can easily and quickly deploy communications solutions to connect more people in more places than ever before. CrewCom offers 1,024 […]

Pliant Technologies CrewCom Wireless Intercom System Is Now Shipping

How Wearables, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Will Make a Difference in Education

For decades, new technologies have promised to transform education. Every year, educators are bombarded with top-ten technology lists that promise to transform their practice, their classrooms and even school as we know it. Often, these market-driven approaches represent attempts by technologists to solve what they view as problems in education. While many such solutions are effective in solving specific problems or in meeting certain […]

How Wearables, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Will Make a Difference in Education

Zoom Deploys New Technology EcoSystem Program and Certified Integrator Program

Today Zoom announced the development of two new programs that will expand the reach and impact of its software-based conference room solution, Zoom Rooms. The company will showcase the scope of its Technology Ecosystem Program and Certified Integrator Program, along with the breadth of its communication solutions, at Enterprise Connect this week. Zoom Rooms’ superior user experience and scalability have enabled thousands of organizations such as Uber, […]

Zoom Deploys New Technology EcoSystem Program and Certified Integrator Program

Magewell Adds HDR Support to Select Cards in Pro Capture Family

Magewell today announced the addition of High Dynamic Range (HDR) support to select HDMI models in its flagship Pro Capture family of PCI Express capture cards. When used with HDR-enabled video sources and software, Magewell’s HDR support will allow users to capture and record content compatible with the HDR10 open standard for consumer TVs. HDR support will initially be available […]

Magewell Adds HDR Support to Select Cards in Pro Capture Family

Laird Ships 12G-SDI Single Link BNC Camera Cables, Now Pre-Loaded on Reels

Laird Digital Cinema is now shipping its 12G-SDI Single Link BNC Camera Cables pre-loaded on reels, available in six models and a variety of lengths. Reel-loaded Laird single-channel, 12G-SDI camera cables save time and maximize broadcast signal integrity featuring a military grade reel with a spool brake and a 4K/8K chassis mount BNC connector. SMPTE compliant Belden and Canare […]

Laird Ships 12G-SDI Single Link BNC Camera Cables, Now Pre-Loaded on Reels

VITEC Intros the MGW Diamond Encoder, Expanding Its HEVC Ecosystem

VITEC has expanded its ecosystem of HEVC video distribution solutions with the new MGW Diamond Encoder and the VITEC Playout Server, a point-to-point HEVC distribution solution, which is being announced at NAB. The MGW Diamond Encoder adds quad-channel HEVC encoding in what VITEC says is a compact and portable form factor to the VITEC HEVC family. The […]

VITEC Intros the MGW Diamond Encoder, Expanding Its HEVC Ecosystem

Vivitek Launches Qumi Q38 1080p Pico Projector

Vivitek has announced the expansion of its Qumi series of industry leading LED pocket projectors, with the introduction of the Qumi Q38. The Q38 is 1080p resolution and weighs just under 750 grams. With the Qumi Q38 you can project up to 130” at 600 lumens brightness, 10,000:1 contrast ratio and it has a 30,000 hours LED light-sourcee. Additionally, there are […]

Vivitek Launches Qumi Q38 1080p Pico Projector

Spectrum Adds SIM32 Front-Loading Tablet and Laptop Storage Cart for Education

Spectrum Industries has introduced the SIM32 Cart, which has the smallest footprint of any Spectrum design. The SIM32 measures 24 inches wide, 22 inches in diameter and 37 inches in height. The small cart can store 32 laptops or tablets. The SIM32 can also store and charge iPads, Chromebooks and notebooks. Plastic dividers are used to separate and protect […]

Spectrum Adds SIM32 Front-Loading Tablet and Laptop Storage Cart for Education

AVIXA to Partner with the Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD)

AVIXA (formerly InfoComm International) has announced a strategic partnership with the Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD) that will raise awareness of the fan-engagement benefits created by integrated audiovisual experiences in stadium and arena design. The agreement represents an expansion of AVIXA’s ongoing initiative to increase industry awareness across a variety of markets. “AVIXA is […]

AVIXA to Partner with the Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD)