For the last Daily Raff of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo, I don’t have a ton of new products to show you. I always find it hard to just wander a show floor. What am I supposed to look at? I receive so many press releases before a show that sometimes it’s overwhelming to just walk […]

Here’s our final episode of rAVe [TV] during CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023. On this episode, our guests include Jason McGraw, Group Vice President, CEDIA Expo, Commercial Integrator Expo and KBIS, Emerald, John Henkel, Director of SMB Product Marketing, NETGEAR and Chuck Espinoza, Global Education Director, Aurora Multimedia. We talk about the final show floor […]

Radio Active Designs updated the UV-1G wireless analog intercom system. The six-channel intercom system – which operates primarily in VHF — meets the EU’s Low Voltage, RoHS, Radio Equipment and EMC directives. It has been in high demand in Europe since its debut in 2019. The RAD UV-1G base station utilizes Enhanced Narrow Band technology, […]

I don’t know what it is about trade shows. You’re so tired at the end of the day no matter what! I could be doing a million interviews one after the other or just walking around and seeing all the products for myself. Either way, I’m spent by the time the show floor closes. Let’s […]

Bluefish444 has published the Bluefish444 Professional Video IO plug-in to the Unreal Engine Marketplace. With the support from an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games to develop new, innovative and high performance workflows with the Bluefish444 Unreal Engine Plugin, the integration has now been published to the Unreal Engine Marketplace for users to download free of […]

TD SYNNEX Maverick today announced the promotion of Bas Dekker to the role of director, smart meetings, Europe. Dekker joined TD SYNNEX Maverick in 2021 as director, Netherlands, and has led the team to remarkable success since then. Prior to that, he held a variety of leadership roles within the technology and consumer electronics space […]

On the second day of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023, Gary and I tell you about a few of our favorite things we’ve seen on the show floor. Our guest for today’s episode is Alexis La Broi, Director, Audio Visual Services Division, MidPoint Technology Group. We continue to talk about the trends we’re seeing and […]

Theory Audio Design just launched the iws12-6 and iws12-9 — the company’s first architectural subwoofers. Both subs are equipped with 12-inch, 1,400-watt, 4-inch voice coil long throw woofers and can “handle any installation environment.” Between the two models, the subs can be installed in-wall, on-wall, in-room, ceiling-mounted or flown. The iws12-6 includes an enclosure that […]

Alfalite announced its Modularpix Pro VP XR LED panels for in-house corporate and educational virtual production environments are all shipping. Alfalite says its Modularpix Pro VP XR panels feature 1.5mm and 1.9-mm pixel pitches with cd/m2 brightness > 1,900 nits, 7.680Hz and a color gamut of 86.22% over REC.2020, HDR10+, 240Hz, and claim the lowest […]

Hi, everyone! I’m so excited to provide you with my thoughts on Day One of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023! What a first day it’s been! I have only a few things to leave you with today because it was my day I haven’t had the most time to walk the show floor, but I […]

Diversified Communications Australia and the AVIXA today announced another three-year agreement as event partners for the Integrate AV Exhibition. Diversified Communications Australia Managing Director, David Longman, said strong industry partnerships were key to the success of Diversified’s portfolio, and this agreement further strengthens vital long-term relationships. “We look forward to working with AVIXA to ensure […]

Control Concepts announced the expansion of its Control Concepts Supported Product program with the addition of AtlasIED Atmosphere and Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 to join its inaugural member AVPro Edge MXNet. Control Concepts says manufacturers whose products are Control Concepts Supported benefit from the knowledge, experience and reputation built over 25 years of the […]

Marshall Electronics announced that its V-702W-12G professional broadcast monitor is now shipping. The V-702W-12G is a dual 7″ LCD professional broadcast monitor with a economical solution perfect for fly-packs, control rooms, routing rooms and other video system applications. The V-702W-12G adds multiple analysis functions including Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope, Audio Phase, HDR modes, S-Log conversions and […]

PowerHouse Alliance today announces that its return to CEDIA Expo 2023 will focus on bringing its biggest value to dealers to date with new vendors, new products, and new ways for dealers to be entered to win prizes from over 30 participating PowerHouse Alliance vendor partners. Sennheiser, Island, and Escape Speakers join more than the 250 […]

It’s the first day of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023! We’re so excited and Emily Dean and I have so much fun lined up in this episode. Our guests include: Mark Coxon, Business Development Director – XTG, AVI-SPL, Michelle Montazeri, Director, Digital Signage, Legrand AV, Bryan Meszaros, CEO and Founder, OpenEye Global. We talk about […]

AJA Video Systems unveiled new 12G-SDI openGear cards that pack the functionality of its 12G-SDI audio and HDMI conversion solutions into an openGear rack frame-compatible form factor. Designed to meet the demands of high resolution, high frame rate (HFR) workflows, AJA OG-12G-AM and OG-12G-AMA enable sixteen channels (eight two-channel pairs) of AES and analog audio […]

McIntosh announced the launch of its new PS2K Powered Subwoofer. The PS2K Powered Subwoofer includes four 13″ woofers and massive magnets at the heart of the subwoofer, the system uses McIntosh’s patented Low Distortion High Performance (LD/HP) Magnetic Circuit Design to significantly reduce distortion while increasing the driver’s power handling and efficiency. Each of the four […]

Scott Steinberg, futurist and CEO of a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, gave the CEDIA Expo 2023 keynote address on Sept. 6 in the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The keynote, titled, “The Unstoppable A.I. Revolution That’s Coming to the Home,” focused on all the ways artificial intelligence has leaked into our lives. […]

Savant just added new AI technology to its product line. Savant’s AI engine has been designed to interpret natural language from Siri, triggers from AirTags, near-filed communications (NFC) tags and geofencing, to easily control entertainment, comfort, lighting, energy and security throughout the entire home. Over the last five years, Savant has developed AI-driven voice capabilities […]

Emily Dean and I give you an impromptu tour of the CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo show floor in this episode of rAVe [TV]. Take a walk with us and get a little hint of what to expect from both shows this week! 

Digital Projection is at CEDIA Expo 2023, demonstrating two new RGB laser-illuminated Satellite Modular Laser System (MLS) projection systems. Digital Projection says the modular design of the MLS line, which separates the projector head from the pure laser light engine, enables faster, easier installation and no-compromise performance. Dealers have a choice of two models: the […]

AudioControl announced two compact-chassis home theater receivers that will enable integrators to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro processing in any surround sound application. Both models feature an HDMI eARC input for easy connection to displays. Loudspeakers will be driven by AudioControl’s adaptation of a Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based high-power amplifier platform. AudioControl says the compact […]

Gary and I squeezed in just enough time for a rAVe [TV] episode before I hop on a plane to head to CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023. We give you a few more of our last-minute show details, but also make sure to follow us at both shows by checking out the microsites linked above. […]

Summer may be over, and with it many of the outdoor live events we know and love, but this market keeps it moving all year long. The house of worship market saw some quick changes during early COVID, with many being forced to adopt streaming technologies so people could still worship from home. But now […]

Theory Audio Design just introduced the sb25aw — a 4-ohm or 70V/100V version of the company’s sb25 surface-mount loudspeaker. The all-aluminum and stainless steel sb25aw is fully weatherized and offers mounting options to meet every possible installation need, including porches, patios, pool decks, backyards, restaurants, bars, hotels, houses of worship, marine and anywhere high-resolution, high-fidelity […]

Panasonic Connect Europe today announced two new 1-Chip DLP laser projectors designed to expand the opportunity to bring new immersive applications to the location-based entertainment industry. The PT-REQ15 projector is the first 1-Chip DLP 4K Projector from Panasonic to offer 15,000 lumens brightness, while its counterpart the PT-REZ15 delivers 15,000lm with WUXGA (1920 x 1200) […]

3Made AV, a newly established Belgian audiovisual consultancy and distribution company, has become a new distributor for AV Stumpfl PIXERA media server systems in the Benelux region. This partnership allows 3Made AV to “expand its services and provide a more comprehensive experience for its clients.” The founders, Dave Vos and Bart Van der Perre, bring […]

AMETEK SurgeX debuted the Vertical Series+ at CEDIA Expo 2023. The Vertical Series+ smart PDU is designed for space-efficient power distribution, quality assurance and power management. Its design offers integrators a “versatile solution that can be easily installed with or alongside rack-mounted equipment.” The Vertical Series+ comes in 8, 16 and 24 receptacle configurations, simplifying […]

Sony Professional Europe announced the appointment of a new european sales director, Henrik Breda. Henrik will be responsible for the continuous development of Sony’s distribution and channel partners whilst implementing and further optimizing the Professional Display & Solutions European mid-term sales strategy for B2B segments like Retail, Transport, Corporate and Education. Henrik already has an […]

HK Lighting today announced the debut of a select residential offering of their premium outdoor fixture solutions at CEDIA Expo 2023 for the CI Channel. HK Lighting products are tested to withstand challenging environments and the test of time. HK Lighting says they make every fixture from solid billet 6061-T6 corrosion-resistant aluminum, the same process […]

Blackwire Designs announced that it will demonstrate its latest set of control system drivers and design-assistance services at CEDIA 2023 in Denver, Sept. 7-9. At booth 4304, the company will highlight how it is adding value to residential AV technologies with system design for installs, expert training, AV-over-IP solutions, driver creation and more. “Blackwire is […]

Creative Realities announced a new channel sales program to complement the company’s direct enterprise sales efforts. The company has formed a new channel sales group and hired industry veteran Dave Petricig to lead the team as its director of channel sales. “The company is now positioned, via best-in-class software products and capabilities, to continue our […]