Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett is the managing editor at rAVe [PUBS]. Contact her at steph@ravepubs.com.

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Installs BenQ Boards in 200+ Classrooms

BenQ announced that Paso Robles Joint Unified School District in California has selected and installed BenQ Boards in more than 200 classrooms across the district. The BenQ Boards allowed Paso Robles to bypass an expensive cabling infrastructure update many of its schools needed while introducing an affordable yet innovative classroom solution for fostering engagement and collaboration and nurturing future-ready students. […]

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Installs BenQ Boards in 200+ Classrooms

Cuebric Announces New Partnership with Disguise to Improve Virtual Production

Cuebric announced a new partnership with Disguise to improve virtual production via making the creation of fully segmented 2.5D virtual environments easier and more cost-effective than ever before. With Cuebric’s software integrated into the Disguise platform, creatives will now have the power of AI for workflow. They say it allows anyone to tell incredible, immersive stories, regardless of […]

Cuebric Announces New Partnership with Disguise to Improve Virtual Production

Exertis Almo Announces 2024 E4 Experience Schedule; Opens First “Call for Submissions” Speaker Opportunity

Exertis Almo has announced next year’s scheduled visits for the E4 Experience and issued a call for presenters, too! For the first time in the E4 Experience’s 15-year history, Exertis Almo has opened the opportunity for the industry’s best and brightest thought leaders to join the E4 Experience speaker circuit by submitting an abstract focused […]

Exertis Almo Announces 2024 E4 Experience Schedule; Opens First “Call for Submissions” Speaker Opportunity

The Daily Raff: DSE/LDI Day 1 Thoughts

Hello everyone! You might know me as the managing editor of rAVe [PUBS], co-host of rAVe [TV] or, if you attended DSE and/or LDI 2023, perhaps you know me as that woman who came around and strong-armed you into shooting product videos. Just kidding! I know you all secretly love being the star of a […]

The Daily Raff: DSE/LDI Day 1 Thoughts

ErgoAV Launches Single and Dual Monitor Desk Mount with Built-in Docking Station

ErgoAV just announced the launch of its Single and Dual Monitor Desk Mount with Built-in Docking Station. The Single and Dual Monitor Desk Mount with Built-in Docking Station is engineered to maximize desktop space by seamlessly integrating the docking station into the base, including two (2) USB-A and USB-C ports, an Ethernet port with a […]

ErgoAV Launches Single and Dual Monitor Desk Mount with Built-in Docking Station

Panasonic Enters the Media Server Market

Panasonic Connect Europe (thus, the US too) announced that it will launch the first of a new range of Media Processors in 2024 designed for multi-projection. The product is ideal for touring and fixed installation immersive experiences. It will simplify workflows while delivering high-quality content for the Location Based Entertainment industry using Panasonic’s projectors. According to […]

Panasonic Enters the Media Server Market

Sony ProAV Projector Line Now Supports 21:9

Sony Electronics is providing a free firmware update that supports 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio. This update will transform how content is viewed in business meetings and collaboration sessions. The enhancement will be available for Sony’s existing mid-range, interchangeable lens projectors and ultra-compact, fixed lens projector series. The 21:9 Ultrawide Full HD aspect ratio at 2,560 […]

Sony ProAV Projector Line Now Supports 21:9

Biamp Parlé Now Microsoft Teams Rooms Certified

Biamp announced that its line of Parléä all-in-one video and audio conferencing bars are now Certified for Microsoft Teams. The Parléä bars now Certified for Microsoft Teams means the product is validated to work seamlessly within the rigorous standards of the Microsoft Teams unified communication (UC) platform and provide exceptional 4K video conferencing experiences in […]

Biamp Parlé Now Microsoft Teams Rooms Certified

Matrox LUMA Series Graphics Cards Are Now Shipping

Matrox Video announced today that its Matrox LUMA Series graphics cards with Intel Arc GPUs are shipping. Matrox LUMA cards are engineered to power digital signage and video wall systems in mainstream and pro AV graphics markets. The range satisfies significant demand for driving multiple screens and ever-increasing pixel counts, with a balance between size, reliability, […]

Matrox LUMA Series Graphics Cards Are Now Shipping

The Rise and Future of eSports From Domain and Fasthosts

In the ever-evolving entertainment landscape, few industries have witnessed a meteoric rise like eSports. What once started as a niche in the gaming world has now become a global sensation, captivating amateur and professional players with its competitive events, life-changing cash prizes, and viewership figures in the hundreds of millions. Domain and hosting experts Fasthosts has compiled […]

The Rise and Future of eSports From Domain and Fasthosts

Coastal Source to Ship Hardscape Razor Outdoor Speakers

Coastal Source announced it is shipping the full line of patent-pending hardscape Razor outdoor speakers that made its formal debut at CEDIA Expo 2023 in Denver. Spread across three sizes (the Razor 100, 200 and 300 Series) and eight models (satellite, 2.5-way, 3-way, high power 3-way, stereo soundbar, LCR soundbar, line source and quad-driver subwoofer), […]

Coastal Source to Ship Hardscape Razor Outdoor Speakers

Korbyt Unveils Korbyt Experiential Signage at DSE 2023

Korbyt unveiled Korbyt Experiential Signage at DSE 2023 (booth #425). The new offering empowers businesses to create immersive, interactive experiences with a near-endless array of third-party sensors and devices for unparalleled control over their digital environment. Everyday use cases include executive briefing rooms and corporate lobbies with touch-interactive tablets that trigger audience-specific, on-screen content on […]

Korbyt Unveils Korbyt Experiential Signage at DSE 2023

NSCA Releases Updated Financial Analysis of the Industry Report for 2023

NSCA just released its updated Financial Analysis of the Industry report for 2023, providing information that systems integrators can use to benchmark and compare their expenses, profits, sales, and other data against industry peers of similar size and business focus. The latest Financial Analysis of the Industry report details the industry’s performance based on data […]

NSCA Releases Updated Financial Analysis of the Industry Report for 2023

Yealink MVC S90 Videoconferencing Bundle Adds AI Features for Boardrooms, Training Rooms and More

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Yealink has announced the MVC S90, a videoconferencing system bundle for Microsoft Teams Rooms. The MVC S90 is designed to “transform a ProAV room,” no matter the room type. The MVC S90 offers AI features for a “seamless experience.” This includes a Multi-Camera Intelligence feature for the boardroom, presenter tracking […]

Yealink MVC S90 Videoconferencing Bundle Adds AI Features for Boardrooms, Training Rooms and More

Nureva’s HDL410 Now Certified for Microsoft Teams

Nureva announced that the HDL410, part of its pro series of audio conferencing systems, has “completed the rigorous certification process for Microsoft Teams.” Meeting the high standards of one of the world’s most popular collaboration platforms, the HDL410 becomes the first microphone and speaker bar solution certified for extra-large Microsoft Teams Rooms. It joins the […]

Nureva’s HDL410 Now Certified for Microsoft Teams

RF Venue Provides Houses of Worship With Wireless Audio Essentials

Integrators are seeing increased demand for new or expanded wireless audio systems in houses of worship, and today’s crowded RF environment complicates satisfying that need. However, a growing list of integrators have discovered that they can deliver the channel counts and dependable performance their house-of-worship clients demand, regardless of system brand or model, by relying […]

RF Venue Provides Houses of Worship With Wireless Audio Essentials

C-LAB Wins PPDS Sustainability-Driven MUSE Digital Art Award Competition

PPDS (aka: Philips professional displays) announced that British art collective, C-LAB, has been named the inaugural winner of PPDS’ sustainability-driven MUSE Digital Art Award competition, receiving €3,000 in cash and a ‘zero power’, full colour, Philips Tableaux ePaper display. Launched in August, the MUSE Digital Art Award from PPDS is a new and highly unique […]

C-LAB Wins PPDS Sustainability-Driven MUSE Digital Art Award Competition

rAVe December 2023 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

As the year comes to a close, we want to know your thoughts on how ProAV has changed throughout 2023. You can check out the results of last month’s rAVe Temperature Check here. This month’s survey is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for this month’s results and for next month’s survey! 

rAVe December 2023 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

Prysm Systems Announces First Demonstration Center in Mumbai

Prysm Systems announces the first demonstration center in Mumbai, India. As part of Prysm Systems continued growth, the company is invested in strengthening its presence in India by providing access to experience the advantages of a single-panel, high-impact laser phosphor displays (LPD). Prysm Systems’ Mumbai Demo Center is impeccably designed to showcase the most memorable […]

Prysm Systems Announces First Demonstration Center in Mumbai

Immersive Display Solutions, Nanolumens Partner to Distribute Nixel Flex dvLED

Immersive Display Solutions (IDSI) and Nanolumens announced a partnership that includes the distribution of Nanolumen’s Nixel Flex Direct View LED (dvLED). Nanolumens’ Nixel Flex series features fine pixel pitches starting at 0.9mm and True Curve Technology that when combined, achieves an angular resolution that is suitable for military simulation and training. The Nixel Series delivers […]

Immersive Display Solutions, Nanolumens Partner to Distribute Nixel Flex dvLED

HARMAN Acquires Roon, a Music Management Discovery and Streaming Platform

HARMAN a Samsung Electronics company, announced the acquisition of Roon, the music management, discovery and streaming platform for music enthusiasts. Roon is a music player platform for browsing and discovering music and includes compatibility with almost any audio device. Roon is available for all popular operating systems and manufactures a line of hardware server appliances […]

HARMAN Acquires Roon, a Music Management Discovery and Streaming Platform

We Bet You Wish You Could Play Golf Here!

Treetop Adventure Golf recently announced the opening of a new site in Gateshead. Treetop have taken the idea of adventure golf and brought it bang up to date, with imaginative set designs and interactive features that whisk players away to far-off and mystical lands during the course of its 18-hole games. To power this magical […]

We Bet You Wish You Could Play Golf Here!

AV Stumpfl Expands Presence in North America

Following the opening of the new PIXERA UK office in London last month, AV Stumpfl announced that PIXERA, its real-time media server platform, is expanding its physical presence in North America as well. With continuing growth across all target markets in the US, as well as the company’s strategic priority to provide more responsive support […]

AV Stumpfl Expands Presence in North America

US National Spectrum Strategy Outlines More than 2,700 MHz Spectrum to Study for Private Sector, Government Agencies With Help of Shure and Others

The U.S. National Spectrum Strategy was recently released, identifying more than 2,700 MHz of spectrum to study for innovative new uses by the private sector and government agencies. Shure and many other companies provided input as this strategy was developed, however, Shure was the only company that provided feedback on the needs of wireless audio. […]

US National Spectrum Strategy Outlines More than 2,700 MHz Spectrum to Study for Private Sector, Government Agencies With Help of Shure and Others

AVPro Edge Introduces AC-MXNET-1G-R15 Heavy-Duty Rack Accessory

AVPro Edge introduced the AC-MXNET-1G-R15, a 6-RU tall heavy-duty rack accessory designed to vertically organize up to 15 MXnet encoders, as well as the AC-MXNET-CBOX. Numbered slots enable integrators to identify each unit quickly and easily — especially useful in large installations. AVPro Edge rack accessories have been engineered for proper ventilation while also positioning […]

AVPro Edge Introduces AC-MXNET-1G-R15 Heavy-Duty Rack Accessory

PROLIGHTS Debuts Astra Hybrid330 During LDI 2023

PROLIGHTS debuted the Astra Hybrid330, during LDI 2023 — a hybrid moving head with an LED source designed for everyday use. Compact, powerful and silent, it can be used in any application, such as live, corporate, theater or television events, creating a standard device for any event or project with a single luminaire. Astra Hybrid330 […]

PROLIGHTS Debuts Astra Hybrid330 During LDI 2023

Sennheiser Provides G4 Wireless Microphone System for Ryan Seacrest Studios at Boston Children’s Hospital

Since 2010, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation has built 13 state-of-the-art broadcast media centers called Seacrest Studios in pediatric hospitals across the country with support from partners including Sennheiser which provided high quality audio solutions to the studios. Seacrest Studios are available for patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and news media, while […]

Sennheiser Provides G4 Wireless Microphone System for Ryan Seacrest Studios at Boston Children’s Hospital

Learn All About the Metaverse at this LAVNCH [CODE] Event!

On Wednesday, Dec. 13, LAVNCH [CODE] will host its first-ever chain reaction event where a panel of experts will dig into everything you need to know about the metaverse. The event will begin with Megan A. Dutta, LAVNCH [CODE]’s editor-in-chief, giving a brief intro and then posing a question to an industry expert. The expert will then […]

Learn All About the Metaverse at this LAVNCH [CODE] Event!

rAVe [TV] — Episode 140.2: DSE/LDI 2023

The latest trade show episode of rAVe [TV] features both DSE and LDI co-located trade shows. First, I talk to David Drain of Questex, director of event programs at DSE, about the show and his insights. He talks a little about some key differences between this year and the 2022 show and even gives me […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 140.2: DSE/LDI 2023

rAVe [TV] — Episode 140.1: DSE/LDI 2023

On this episode, I show you a little bit about DSE 2023. This episode includes interviews with Jamie Reilly from Moment Factory and Susan Wilhite from Bluefin (but mostly talking about her work with WAVIT — Women in AV/IT). I also do a short show floor tour, covering a few of my favorite booths from […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 140.1: DSE/LDI 2023

Sharp Business Solutions Standardizes Mersive Technologies’ Solstice Platform in Its Showrooms

Sharp Business Systems (SBS), the business-to-business sales division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has showrooms across the U.S. designed to show current and potential customers how to elevate the work experience and build smart offices that address the needs of the modern hybrid workforce. The stars of these showrooms are Sharp and NEC displays demonstrated in […]

Sharp Business Solutions Standardizes Mersive Technologies’ Solstice Platform in Its Showrooms

We’re Closing Out 2023 with this LAVNCH & LEARN!

As the year comes to a close, the rAVe [PUBS] team is excited to present 2023 ProAV Wrapped, a LAVNCH & LEARN covering all facets of the industry. Led by Megan A. Dutta, a panel of experts — including Xzavia Killikelly, CTS, Peerless-AV’s Kevin McDonald and Southtown AV’s Heather Sidorowicz — will discuss ProAV trends, […]

We’re Closing Out 2023 with this LAVNCH & LEARN!