USAV, a division of PSA, today announced its rebrand to EDGE, effective immediately. Since 2001, USAV has supported audiovisual systems integrators throughout the world by connecting them with manufacturers, distributors and service providers. As integrators have grown and changed over time, a necessity for the USAV brand to evolve became evident. “Over the past two […]
MarketMakers, Inc., a consumer electronics rep firm based in the Southeastern United States, has been acquired by C&E Marketing, a Patrick Industries company. The MarketMakers team of Liz and Jim Kershaw, Ben and Honey Van De Kreke, and Rick Lozano have spent their entire careers in service to the A/V industry. “With this effort, we have […]
At InfoComm 2022, Sony gathered a panel of leading design consultants to discuss the state of the ProAV industry. The panel — which was moderated by rAVe’s Megan A. Dutta and featured Rob Badenoch, Joseph D’Angelo, Bren Walker and Mark Peterson — discussed the changing role of consultants, getting into the design process sooner, driving […]
BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, will demonstrate its easy-to-use and easy-to-manage edtech solutions built for tomorrow’s classrooms at ISTELive 22, June 26-29. In Booth 616, BenQ will showcase the latest additions to its award-winning BenQBoard education interactive display family, including the new BenQBoard RM03 series; BlueCore laser family of education projectors; […]
In just under two weeks, the digital signage world will gather at the Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSS Europe) in Munich on 6-7 July. Alongside a world-class speaker programme, visitors to DSS Europe can meet leading companies and discover the latest Digital Signage innovations. A dedicated DSS Europe event space is now open in the […]
Samsung Electronics announced the global launch of ViewFinity S8 (Model Name: S80PB), a high-resolution monitor specialized for creative professionals including content creators, graphic designers and more. The Samsung ViewFinity S8 is available in 32” and 27” models and Samsung says that pro-grade UHD resolution is combined with a wide color gamut up to 98% of […]
Snap One announced that it is now shipping the CORE Series of Control4 Controllers: a generational refresh of the hardware that runs each customer’s system and provides access to the full set of features available from the Control4 Intelligent Platform. The company also announced an update to the platform itself with the release of Control4 OS […]
Based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Holosphere creates world-class, immersive virtual reality solutions for commercial applications. Holosphere provides innovative solutions for the full lifecycle of virtual reality solutions – from idea conceptualization to the delivery and debut. In 2016, Holosphere’s founder, Rob Halliday-Stein, set out to utilize the power of virtual reality to make meaningful improvements to the […]
I’m one of the few who hasn’t missed an InfoComm since my very first one in 2016. Since that year, I’ve gobbled up everything InfoComm that I could get my hands on. I even attended the virtual sessions in 2020! So when there was talk about an in-person InfoComm in 2021, I knew that I […]
Vibe just launched the Vibe Smartboard S1. Designed as an all-in-one collaboration board, it runs on the Chromium OS and can support third-party apps including Zoom Teams and WebEx. The S1 is a native 4K (3840 x 2160 resolution 55” touchscreen, using an Intel i5 Processor and integrated with Wi-Fi 6 support. Each board includes […]
Key Digital just announced the KD-XPS22U, a 4K, 18G HDBaseT Extender Kit (the KD-PS22UTx Switcher/Transmitter and the KD-X100MRx Receiver) aimed at conference rooms, training and lecture rooms, huddle spaces and home theaters HDBaseT provides the bandwidth for delivery of uncompressed 10.2Gbps signals, which the KD-XPS22U extends with “visually lossless compression” by way of its 18G […]
Screen Innovations added two new accessories “designed to dramatically simplify the installation and operation of SI motorized shades and screens.” SI’s C4 Zigbee interface and Suite XVI 16-port data hub are two devices that allow systems integrators to expand and enhance their screen and shade installations without customized wiring or programming. SI’s C4 Zigbee enables […]
BenQ just launched a new collaboration board kit in the form of the BenQBoard Flexible Collaboration Hub. The bundle includes BenQ’s 65″ antimicrobial BenQBoard RE6501 UHD Smart Board, collaboration and management software, OPS Intel i7 PC, DVY21 HD video camera with microphone, a TTY22 mobile stand, three-year warranty and shipping for $3,999. The BenQBoard RE6501 […]
Installation of a massive exterior video display in the heart of downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) was recently completed at the intersection of S Figueroa St. and W Pico Blvd. The continuous LED video façade at Moxy and AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is located across from the LA Convention Center, L.A. LIVE, and Crypto.com Arena and extends about the length of […]
McIntosh just announced the MR89 AM/FM Tuner with an integrated signal quality monitor can display detailed signal, multipath, and noise levels of the incoming radio signals to help fine-tune optimal placement of the AM or FM antenna (their RAA2 AM antenna is included). Additionally included are a pair of balanced and unbalanced analog outputs and […]
Rob Emberley, previously vice president of marketing and product development, has been promoted to president of Séura effective immediately. Emberley is now responsible for all of Séura’s business-to-business and direct-to-consumer operations. Prior to joining Séura, Emberley was the VPGM for Igloo Products, delivering “winning strategies and executions.” Emberley takes over the company’s operations from its […]
Solutionz, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase VSGi. Solutionz is an audio-visual integrator, managed services and cybersecurity provider across North America. VSGi provides videoconferencing, audiovisual solutions, digital signage and integrated services for nearly every major agency and department in the federal government as well as customers in the corporate, […]
The 2022 InfoComm show is almost here and our team cannot wait! But while the show will only last for a week, our coverage will last forever — on this rAVe [NOW] InfoComm 2022 microsite! We have so much coverage — and there’s so much information on this InfoComm 2022 microsite that it can be […]
Waves Audio announced the Waves Cloud MX Audio Mixer, a cloud-based audio mixer. Waves said, “Though the deployment of video production technology moved quickly to software-driven workflows, until now, the true pro audio component has been lacking. Subsequently, as broadcast production workflows evolve from entire on-premises control rooms to remote integration (REMI), hybrid or completely […]
Gig Gear LLC has announced the addition of the Drop Stop Tool Tether to its Drop Stop line. The Drop Stop Tool Tether features a stainless-steel locking carabiner and stainless-steel clip that make it the smartest way to prevent dropping heavy tools, such as a C-wrench, while working at heights. On one end, a heavy-duty […]
RF Venue has introduced the new 2 Channel Remote Antenna Kit. The remote antenna kit claims to “contain everything needed to enhance the signal quality of smaller wireless microphone system installations by bringing receive antennas to the front of the rack or to the outside of equipment closets.” The kit includes a pair of high-quality […]
Poly published a new report called “The Journey to Hybrid Working: Six Things for US Companies to Consider,” in partnership with workplace research platform WORKTECH Academy. The report draws on recent research into the needs and preferences of U.S. workers and explores six considerations for US companies to further navigate hybrid working. Hybrid work is […]
Canon USA debuted the AMLOS (Activate My Line of Sight) System at the InfoComm 2022. The AMLOS solution is a single (camera) hybrid work solution designed to enable in-person meeting participants to guide the focus of a single camera using simple hand gestures and share digitally enhanced, high-resolution images from the room with remote collaborators. […]
At InfoComm, Sennheiser debuted the next generation of its Evolution Wireless Digital family of radio microphones. Dubbed the EW-DX, the new microphone systems are designed to simplify professional workflows by utilizing refined technologies to deliver a digital UHF system that can be scaled with ease. The complete set of new EW-DX products will include handheld, […]
Custom Electronics, Inc. (CEI) just added a new team, Epidaur Digital, a project solutions company that also manufactures flexible, durable LED display systems. Designed and developed by CEI, Epidaur Digital is here at InfoComm showing the FX Series Modular LED Solution. The flexible design allows the panels to follow any combination of flat or curved […]
We are excited to announce the winners of our 11th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Our awards are different from ANY other industry awards. First of all, the votes and nominations come from the AV community — we don’t believe in pay for play. We believe in winning because of a good old-fashioned popular vote — […]
Jupiter will highlight its line of Pana 21:9 displays, including the Pana 34, which will make its North American debut at the InfoComm trade show. The Pana will be shown for corporate collaboration as well as for digital signage spaces during the Las Vegas show on June 8-10. “We are very pleased to present our […]
Hello everyone! I feel like I was just writing to you all about InfoComm 2021, and now we’ve officially made it to #InfoComm22. I’m so excited to be here! There really is nothing quite like getting to run up to the people you’ve gotten to know quite well (thanks to videoconferencing) and talk in person! […]
Listen Technologies Corporation will showcase its full suite of listening solutions at InfoComm 2022 in Las Vegas June 4-10, including the newest additions and updates to its Listen EVERYWHERE and ListenTALK product lines. Listen Technologies also will provide ListenTALK to support all InfoComm-hosted tours. Media are invited to visit booth W1323 in the Conferencing & Collaboration Pavilion to see Listen Technologies product demos and learn […]
SoundTube announced the release of the Designer Sleeve pendant speakers at InfoComm 2022. The designer-minded commercial audio pendants will ship this summer. The Designer Sleeve DS31-EZ pendant speakers were developed to offer varying aesthetic options for near space applications that require a design element to meet décor needs. The speaker can be used with or without […]
Nanolumens, creators of True Curve LED displays, is heading to #InfoComm22 with an exhibit full of new technology, live demos and continuing education. Continuing the momentum of their January 1 rebrand, Nanolumens is set to make a brilliant statement at the Las Vegas show in booth #N2963 from June 8-11. Designers, Consultants, and AV Integrators […]
Samsung Electronics America is launching new models of The Wall and something called Flip Pro at InfoComm 2022 in Las Vegas this week. Following the vision of “Connected Redefined,” Samsung and its partners – including The New York Mets – will share how together they are deploying Samsung technology to deliver new immersive experiences that unlock new ways […]
