Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett

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

AlarMax Distributes Yamaha HomeAV Audio Products Throughout the Northeast and Ohio

AlarMax will now be distributing Yamaha audio equipment in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; Bohemia, New York; Timonium, Maryland; and Beltsville, Maryland. Yamaha products are customizable and scalable to various home audio requirements, the brand’s collection is comprised of home theater systems, immersive sound bars like the True X […]

AlarMax Distributes Yamaha HomeAV Audio Products Throughout the Northeast and Ohio

Legrand Adds Brian DiBella to Step as CEO for North and Central America, John Selldorf Announces Retirement

Legrand announced today that John Selldorff is retiring at the end of February 2024 after leading Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) for 22 years as President and CEO. Brian DiBella, current president of the Data, Power & Control division of LNCA, will step into the role March 1, 2024. “I would like to express […]

Legrand Adds Brian DiBella to Step as CEO for North and Central America, John Selldorf Announces Retirement

Cardinal Glass Turns to Korbyt to Engage Engagement Tennessee Teams Using Digital Signage

Korbyt collaborated with Cardinal Glass to enhance communication and engagement at the company’s Church Hill, TN facility. Cardinal Glass, a global leader in the glass development industry, faced significant challenges in effectively communicating with employees. With a 50-acre space operating around the clock seven days a week, the company enlisted Korbyt’s help to develop an […]

Cardinal Glass Turns to Korbyt to Engage Engagement Tennessee Teams Using Digital Signage

Draper Debuts StyleLine Fixed Screen

The latest fixed frame projection screen from Draper is a single flexible screen model dubbed the StyleLine Fixed Screen it’s available up to 12 feet wide with two bezel trim options – 5/8″ or 3-3/16″ – and in an edgeless version. The aluminum frame features a back channel for attaching LED backlighting, and both bezels […]

Draper Debuts StyleLine Fixed Screen

AVer PTZ Cameras Now Track With Xilica

AVer Information has joined forces with collaboration solution provider Xilica to support the growing demand for voice-based tracking suitable for medium and large collaboration spaces, such as multi-purpose rooms, auditoriums and classrooms. AVer voice-based camera tracking solutions are ideal for dynamic presentations and lectures. They guarantee that participants, whether present in the room or joining […]

AVer PTZ Cameras Now Track With Xilica

Sonrai Security Unveils Cloud Permissions Firewall for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

Sonrai Security unveiled its Cloud Permissions Firewall for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. This technology “helps manage cloud access and permissions security, offering a one-click least privilege solution with zero disruption for cloud operations and development teams.” The Sonrai Cloud Permissions Firewall identifies and determines the necessary access or rights required for running workloads in […]

Sonrai Security Unveils Cloud Permissions Firewall for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

rAVe [TV] — Episode 157: Steph Hosts Solo, New UCC Product from Extron, Warren Chaiken Leaves Almo Corporation and More

  Gary is on a plane so I am here to host this episode solo! I tell you all about a new product from Extron, some new hires all over the industry (this has been a huge week for hiring talent — apparently?) and Warren Chaiken announced he’s leaving Almo Corporation. Watch this episode to […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 157: Steph Hosts Solo, New UCC Product from Extron, Warren Chaiken Leaves Almo Corporation and More

Genelec Appoints Steen Tychsen as International Sales Manager

Genelec announced the appointment of Steen Tychsen to the position of International Sales Manager, with responsibility for SE Asia, Eastern Europe and Canada. With over 25 years of professional audio experience in a succession of senior roles, Genelec says Tychsen brings with him a deep knowledge of the industry — helping to “further strengthen Genelec’s […]

Genelec Appoints Steen Tychsen as International Sales Manager

Extron NAV Pro AV-over-IP Enables Flexible Collaboration at University of Texas

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research institute of higher learning. It is one of the largest and most successful universities, positively impacting the health, culture, education and economy of the Hispanic community they serve. The AV systems within the Rehabilitation Sciences Complex used for specialized rehabilitation health services training […]

Extron NAV Pro AV-over-IP Enables Flexible Collaboration at University of Texas

Pliant Technologies Intros CrewCom Compact Radio Pack

Pliant Technologies debuted the CRP-C12 Compact Radio Pack. The CRP-C12 is a compact Radio Pack (RP) that was created specifically for use with any CrewCom or CrewCom CB2 system. Pliant Technologies says the CRP-C12 is one of the industry’s smallest, fully featured professional radio pack, measuring approximately 3.5 in. x 3.5 in (9 cm x […]

Pliant Technologies Intros CrewCom Compact Radio Pack

New Peerless-AV Line of Neptune TVs Are For Full Sun Applications

Peerless-AV announced the launch of the Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TVs. This new line of Outdoor TVs is the latest release from Neptune following the Partial Sun Series in 2022. The new Full Sun Series includes 55″ and 65″ outdoor TV options, equipped with a free commercial-grade Outdoor Tilting Wall Mount ($199 USD value) […]

New Peerless-AV Line of Neptune TVs Are For Full Sun Applications

Legrand Adds SLS Controls As Rep for Residential Lighting and Shading Products in New York Metro Market

SLS Controls is the authorized representative for Legrand’s residential lighting controls and shading brands, Vantage and Legrand Shading Systems, in the New York Metro territory. Legrand says SLS Controls’ years of experience and technical expertise in the residential lighting control and shading sector will position them for success. “We are confident that SLS Controls will […]

Legrand Adds SLS Controls As Rep for Residential Lighting and Shading Products in New York Metro Market

Jetbuilt Adds Andy Tan as Director of APAC

Jetbuilt announced significant expansion in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with the appointment of Andy Tan, CTS, as director of APAC. In his new role, Tan will spearhead Jetbuilt’s growth initiatives and strategic partnerships across APAC, driving the company’s mission to revolutionize the AV industry with an end-to-end project management solution. Tan has worked with numerous […]

Jetbuilt Adds Andy Tan as Director of APAC

Mobile Video Devices (MVD) to Import Telycam PTZ Cameras for Broadcast, UCC Applications

Mobile Video Devices (MVD) has a new distribution partnership with PTZ camera innovator Telycam. MVD will distribute and support Telycam’s PTZ cameras and webcams — including the Explore Series for live broadcast production — to systems integrators and resellers in the United States and Canada. Telycam’s PTZ cameras and webcams are specifically designed to enhance […]

Mobile Video Devices (MVD) to Import Telycam PTZ Cameras for Broadcast, UCC Applications

Here’s Your Chance to See Everything DTEN at Enterprise Connect 2024

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST This is my third year covering Enterprise Connect. I love this show because it’s different than any other trade show I cover — it’s heavily attended by end users and IT professionals. At a show that, at its most basic level, is about communicating in various forms, unified communication technology […]

Here’s Your Chance to See Everything DTEN at Enterprise Connect 2024

Bogen Debuts NQ-S1810WBC, a PoE Combo Wall Baffle Speaker and LED Clock

Bogen Communications announced the NQ-S1810WBC, a PoE Combo Wall Baffle Speaker, featuring an LED message display and a multi-colored flasher, for “unparalleled high-definition audio quality and integration into the Nyquist ecosystem.” Engineered to meet the evolving needs of modern communication systems, Bogen Communications says the Combo Wall Baffle Speaker redefines audio while adding visual messaging […]

Bogen Debuts NQ-S1810WBC, a PoE Combo Wall Baffle Speaker and LED Clock

New PROLIGHTS EclDisplay CAS ProAV Lighting for Museums, Corporate Design and Has Bluetooth Control

PROLIGHTS announced the introduction of the EclDisplay CAS, the latest addition to the EclDisplay projector range for gallery applications, featuring integrated Casambi control onboard. The Casambi protocol enables system integrators to manage and adjust the projector directly via wireless smartphone devices, thanks to this Bluetooth Mesh-based technology. This innovation offers unprecedented flexibility, allowing for light […]

New PROLIGHTS EclDisplay CAS ProAV Lighting for Museums, Corporate Design and Has Bluetooth Control

Warren Chaiken Announces Plans to Leave Almo Corporation After 30 Years

In a statement released on LinkedIn Thursday afternoon, Warren Chaiken, CEO of Almo Corporation, announced plans to leave the company days before his April 2024 planned ascent to chairman. Gene and Roz Chaiken, Warren’s parents and former chairman and executive VP of Almo Corporation, announced their respective retirements in a press release mid-January. The press […]

Warren Chaiken Announces Plans to Leave Almo Corporation After 30 Years

New Hitachi Camera Bundle Includes the Z-HD6500 HD Camera and CU-HD550 Control Unit

Hitachi Kokusai just debuted a live production “package” that bundles its Z-HD6500 HD camera with its CU-HD550 camera control unit. Supporting multiple HD formats to 1080p, Hitachi says the Z-HD6500 camera’s design reduces the costs and system complexity for content creators while incorporating the latest technical innovations from Hitachi. Its visual quality is generated through […]

New Hitachi Camera Bundle Includes the Z-HD6500 HD Camera and CU-HD550 Control Unit

Legrand Adds Vantage Voice to Lighting Control

Legrand’s Vantage Lighting Controls announced Vantage Voice. Vantage Voice adds voice control capability to the Vantage InFusion System controller through Amazon Alexa and is now available in the Design Center 4.8 software update. With Vantage Voice, Legrand says customers can enjoy the convenience of using just their voice to control the Vantage InFusion system — a […]

Legrand Adds Vantage Voice to Lighting Control

OneVision Details Improvements to Its RMR Platform, ProVision Signal

OneVision improved its RMR platform for integrators with the addition of ProVision Signal, the CI industry’s firsts-called dedicated on-call management solution. OneVision says Signal aims to make it easier than ever for integrators to build an incident response plan that ensures clients get the level of service they need for their technology issues, 24/7/365. Customizable […]

OneVision Details Improvements to Its RMR Platform, ProVision Signal

Bowers & Wilkins Adds Three New Signature Line Speakers — One for Home Theaters

Bowers & Wilkins launched the new 702 S3 Signature, 705 S3 Signature and HTM71 S3 Signature speakers Wednesday morning. The larger model in the new Signature range is the 702 S3 Signature, a three-way floor-standing loudspeaker that builds on the specification of the 702 S3, the flagship model in the 700 Series range. Bowers & […]

Bowers & Wilkins Adds Three New Signature Line Speakers — One for Home Theaters

rAVe [TV] — Episode 156: Gary Interviews Pam Hoppel, President of Legrand

  In this episode of rAVe [TV], Gary hosts solo since I am away covering Enterprise Connect 2024. Gary sat down with Pam Hoppel, who was recently announced as the president of Legrand AV. Pam and Gary talk about her move from Delta Faucet Company to Legrand and what that looks like. They also discuss […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 156: Gary Interviews Pam Hoppel, President of Legrand

KRK Adds the ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors

KRK just debuted the ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors, offered in three sizes: five, seven, and eight-inch. All three are active, two-way studio reference monitors featuring three new voicing modes, an enhanced tweeter design, and a refreshed LCD. KRK ROKIT Generation Five monitors were created to meet the diverse needs of musicians, composers, producers, and sound […]

KRK Adds the ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors

SDVoE Alliance Gains Medical Tech Company is Adding VG Medical

The SDVoE Alliance added VG Medical Technology to the SDVoE Alliance as an adopting member. Founded in 1993, VG Medical Technology is a technology-forward solutions provider for healthcare applications. VG Medical Technology prioritizes the needs of patients and medical staff through the development of modern, safe and cost-effective medical equipment, including shadowless lamps, operating tables, […]

SDVoE Alliance Gains Medical Tech Company is Adding VG Medical

Video Window Debuts Video Window Immersive for 21:9 and Even 48:9 Videoconferencing

Video Window just launched a new feature dubbed Video Window Immersive – adding 4k video and compatibility with the 21:9 aspect ratio and display sizes from 81” to 105”. Video Window claims to be the first video UCC provider to support both 16:9 landscape and 9:16 portrait immersive support. In addition to 21:9 support, Video Window can […]

Video Window Debuts Video Window Immersive for 21:9 and Even 48:9 Videoconferencing

Tateside Trusts in Taurus UCX to Power Smart Meeting Spaces at Landmark Offices

International business property developer and winner of the 2023 Sunday Times Best Place to Work award, Halkin, recently unveiled another sought-after project at King William Street, London. The landmark workspace, nestled in the heart of the City of London’s financial district, has undergone extensive refurbishment to revolutionize the meeting room experience at the premises. The integration […]

Tateside Trusts in Taurus UCX to Power Smart Meeting Spaces at Landmark Offices

Victory Church One-Ups the Typical HoW with L-Acoustics K2’s

“This system can handle anything,” says Skylark AV Senior Design Engineer Tyler Mergy of the L-Acoustics K2 loudspeaker rig newly installed at Victory Church. “Any genre of music, any conference they need to put on, it’ll do it. It’s rider-ready for anything.” The nondenominational evangelical church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, went into the audio upgrade seeking a single solution for various […]

Victory Church One-Ups the Typical HoW with L-Acoustics K2’s

The Daily Raff: Brief Thoughts About Enterprise Connect 2024 Day 1

Enterprise Connect is built different. That’s always how I describe this show/conference to anyone who asks me about it. Really, this is more of a conference with a little bit of trade show. While I’ve never had the pleasure of attending any of the talks, panels or education sessions that are here at Enterprise Connect, […]

The Daily Raff: Brief Thoughts About Enterprise Connect 2024 Day 1

Utelogy and Neat Partner for Simplification

Utelogy Corporation announced its integration with Neat where the Neat Pulse API works with Utelogy’s platform, sans programming. Through this partnership, Utelogy’s platform now integrates with Neat devices supported through the Neat Pulse API, offering unprecedented capabilities in people counting, occupancy reporting, and environmental monitoring — elements crucial for today’s smart buildings and collaborative workspaces. […]

Utelogy and Neat Partner for Simplification

WorldViz Selects Scalable Display Technologies for Immersive Education Experience at Yale University

Established in 1701, Yale University is a distinguished private Ivy League research institution. Situated in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale University is the third-oldest higher education institution in the United States. The University is organized into fourteen constituent schools, including the foundational undergraduate college, the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and Yale Law School. […]

WorldViz Selects Scalable Display Technologies for Immersive Education Experience at Yale University

Audio-Technica Adds California Office and New Company, Technica Logistics

Audio-Technica announced the formation of a new logistical operations company, Technica Logistics Inc. The announcement was made by Manabu Aoki, Audio-Technica director and CEO/president of Audio-Technica U.S. Inc., and underscores A-T’s long-term strategic business plan for ongoing growth and expansion in the coming years. “This new company is formed to supply enhanced service to our […]

Audio-Technica Adds California Office and New Company, Technica Logistics