Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett

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

L-Acoustics Wins Legal Battles Against Counterfeiters in Europe, Citing Safety Concerns

L-Acoustics has won legal actions in Germany and Norway against companies found using counterfeit versions of its professional audio products, citing serious safety concerns and the need to protect its intellectual property. In Germany, a court ruled against a rental company using fake Kara loudspeakers, rejecting its defense and prohibiting future use of counterfeit gear. […]

L-Acoustics Wins Legal Battles Against Counterfeiters in Europe, Citing Safety Concerns

Bolin Showcases 4K PTZ Solutions and Remote Production Workflows at NAB Show 2025

Bolin Technology highlighted its latest professional PTZ camera solutions and remote production technologies at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas, demonstrating capabilities in virtual production, outdoor broadcasting and IP-based workflows. Bolin’s cameras powered more than 10 partner exhibits across the show floor, supporting live switching, AV-over-IP demonstrations and hybrid event platforms. At the company’s […]

Bolin Showcases 4K PTZ Solutions and Remote Production Workflows at NAB Show 2025

D-Tools Releases System Integrator v23 With Multi-Office Support, Workflow Improvements

D-Tools has released System Integrator (SI) v23, the latest version of its business management software platform for the systems integration market. System Integrator v23 introduces multi-office functionality, expanded project and change order management features, faster analytics, and a range of new productivity tools aimed at improving workflow efficiency and reducing manual tasks. “D-Tools continues to […]

D-Tools Releases System Integrator v23 With Multi-Office Support, Workflow Improvements

WAVIT Names New Leadership, Expands Board to Drive Inclusion in AV/IT

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) announced a new Board of Directors this week, signaling a renewed focus on mentorship, equity, and professional development across the AV/IT industry. Althea Ricketts, vice president of corporate initiatives at Shure Inc., has been appointed president. Ricketts brings more than 30 years of experience in audio electronics, along with a background […]

WAVIT Names New Leadership, Expands Board to Drive Inclusion in AV/IT

LG Earns 10th Consecutive MindClick ‘Leader’ Designation for Sustainability

LG Electronics has earned the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP) “Leader” designation for the 10th consecutive year, maintaining its position as the only commercial display company recognized for environmental sustainability in the U.S. hospitality industry. Announced during Earth Week 2025, the recognition covers LG hotel TVs, digital signage displays and computer monitors, citing their impact […]

LG Earns 10th Consecutive MindClick ‘Leader’ Designation for Sustainability

Nanolumens Expands Into Video Processing With Launch of Aurora

Nanolumens announced it will debut Aurora, a high-performance video processing platform designed exclusively for its LED displays, at InfoComm 2025. The launch represents Nanolumens’ expansion into video processing, advancing its goal of offering complete, end-to-end display ecosystems. Aurora is purpose-built to work only with Nanolumens displays, eliminating compatibility challenges and simplifying system integration, the company […]

Nanolumens Expands Into Video Processing With Launch of Aurora

K-array System Brings Big Sound and Portability to Life City Church in South London

Life City Church, a vibrant, multicultural congregation based in South London, has upgraded its sound reinforcement system with a new K-array setup supplied by Audio Related Technology. The church, known for its live music-driven worship services, made the switch to accommodate growing audio needs as its services continue to center around live bands and high-quality […]

K-array System Brings Big Sound and Portability to Life City Church in South London

TNDV Brings Stadium-Quality Production to Remote Montana Worship Conference

TNDV, a longtime leader in live event production for large-scale worship gatherings, recently brought its high-end production capabilities to the MVMNT Conference, a four-day worship event held in a rodeo arena in Montana’s remote Flathead Valley. Known for its work on the annual Passion Conference — which draws thousands of college-aged attendees and campus leaders […]

TNDV Brings Stadium-Quality Production to Remote Montana Worship Conference

PPDS Mourns Loss of Global Business Development and Marketing VP Martijn van der Woude

PPDS announced the unexpected death of Martijn van der Woude, vice president of global business development and marketing. He died of cardiac arrest on April 21. Van der Woude joined PPDS in 2019, bringing more than 25 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing and general management. Prior to joining the company, he served […]

PPDS Mourns Loss of Global Business Development and Marketing VP Martijn van der Woude

Doteck Integrates intoPIX JPEG XS to Enable High-Performance ST 2110 8K and 4K Encoding

Doteck has integrated intoPIX’s JPEG XS compression technology into its latest R8 and R4 Series ST 2110 encoder solutions, enabling ultra-low latency and high-resolution encoding for professional broadcast workflows. The JPEG XS codec is now embedded in Doteck’s R8 Series, a 1U encoder designed for ST 2110 IP extension of 4x 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, or 3G/HD/SD-SDI […]

Doteck Integrates intoPIX JPEG XS to Enable High-Performance ST 2110 8K and 4K Encoding

Tascam Debuts ProAV-Focused Bluetooth Receiver

Tascam announced the RX-BT10, a Bluetooth receiver designed for professional audio applications. The unit allows wireless audio from devices such as smartphones and tablets to be integrated into existing sound systems. The RX-BT10 features a rugged design and supports Bluetooth 5.1 (Class 1), enabling stable wireless connections over distances up to 100 meters. Both the […]

Tascam Debuts ProAV-Focused Bluetooth Receiver

rAVe [TV] — Episode 212: LAVNCH WEEK 11, Readers’ Choice Awards Nominations and Industry Updates

I’m flying solo this week with a quick rAVe [TV] update before we kick off LAVNCH WEEK 11! I’ll give you a sneak peek at the sessions — including AV and IoT trends, a CTS crash course, the art and science behind big visuals and how to streamline AV design with ConnectCAD. Plus, nominations are […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 212: LAVNCH WEEK 11, Readers’ Choice Awards Nominations and Industry Updates

Women in Consumer Technology to Host 17th Annual Legacy Awards at CEDIA Expo 2025

Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) announced that tickets are now available for its 17th Annual Networking Reception and Legacy Awards Luncheon, to be held Friday, Sept. 5, at the Mile High Ballroom in the Colorado Convention Center during CEDIA Expo 2025. For the first time, the annual event will take place as part of the […]

Women in Consumer Technology to Host 17th Annual Legacy Awards at CEDIA Expo 2025

Jetbuilt Unveils Tools to Help AV Integrators Navigate Tariff Challenges

Jetbuilt, a global provider of AV project sales and management software, has introduced a suite of tools to help integrators manage the pricing instability caused by global tariffs. With trade policies and tariff regulations continuing to shift, Jetbuilt is offering new features to bring clarity and control to what is often a murky pricing process. […]

Jetbuilt Unveils Tools to Help AV Integrators Navigate Tariff Challenges

New Wireless Microphones and Dynamic Mics Target Content Creators and Streamers

Maono Wave T5 Wireless Lavalier Microphone Maono has released the Wave T5 wireless lavalier microphone, available in four variations — USB Type-C, Lightning, Combo and Camera versions. It is priced starting at $99.99 on Amazon U.S. and on Maono’s website, and £99.99 on Amazon U.K. The Wave T5 features a 120dB maximum sound pressure level […]

New Wireless Microphones and Dynamic Mics Target Content Creators and Streamers

Smart Tech Lumio Already Awarded Digital Promise Cert for Learner Variability

Lumio, a cloud-based learning platform developed by SMART Technologies, received the Digital Promise certification for Learner Variability, plus the ISTE Seal in 2025. Both the ISTE Seal and Digital Promise certifications are research-based evaluations that recognize educational tools meeting high standards for quality, effectiveness and equity. The ISTE Seal is awarded to products that align […]

Smart Tech Lumio Already Awarded Digital Promise Cert for Learner Variability

SecurityBridge Launches AI Tool to Detect SAP Code Vulnerabilities

SecurityBridge has launched an artificial intelligence-powered Code Vulnerability Analyzer aimed at helping SAP developers identify and fix flaws in custom ABAP code. The new tool, part of SecurityBridge’s existing SAP cybersecurity platform, uses AI to analyze and explain code behavior and security risks, offering remediation guidance in real time. “Enriching SAP security expertise with the […]

SecurityBridge Launches AI Tool to Detect SAP Code Vulnerabilities

Federation University Enhances Hybrid Learning With Sennheiser Ceiling Mics

Federation University is transforming hybrid education across regional Victoria by equipping 45 of its Connected Classrooms with Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) microphone systems. The upgrade is part of a broader effort to improve both in-person and remote learning experiences through superior audio quality and streamlined technology integration. Before installing the Sennheiser systems, the […]

Federation University Enhances Hybrid Learning With Sennheiser Ceiling Mics

rAVe [TV] — Episode 211: Visual Alerting, Tariff Talk and Tim Albright Joins Me as Co-Host

This week, I had a new co-host — Tim Albright joined me, and we had plenty to cover. I shared some other impressions from NAB Show 2025, and we talked through some of the biggest stories in AV. We were also joined by David Anderson from Mimo Monitors, who walked us through FlashCast — and […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 211: Visual Alerting, Tariff Talk and Tim Albright Joins Me as Co-Host

No Producer? No Problem. Datavideo Brings AI, PTZ and Portable Power to NAB Show 2025

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST The rAVe team is back from NAB Show! As we get back into the swing of things and prepare for InfoComm (geez, how is it mid-April already?), I want us to take a short walk down memory lane. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Datavideo while I […]

No Producer? No Problem. Datavideo Brings AI, PTZ and Portable Power to NAB Show 2025

Nominations are OPEN for the 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

We are no longer accepting nominations for the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Keep an eye out for when we open voting! Every year, we hand out the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards live on the InfoComm show floor, and 2025 in Orlando will be no different. But first, we need your nominations. You’ve got until May […]

Nominations are OPEN for the 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

Korbyt Takes Aim at Digital Signage and Room Booking Signage with Rendezvous Addition to Korbyt Booking

Korbyt has integrated NFS Technology’s Rendezvous room-booking solution, now called Korbyt Booking, into its Korbyt Anywhere workplace experience platform. The move follows Korbyt’s acquisition of NFS Technology last year and is aimed at supporting the operations of law firms. The integrated platform offers the following features: Attorneys know which offices are available instantly. Korbyt Booking […]

Korbyt Takes Aim at Digital Signage and Room Booking Signage with Rendezvous Addition to Korbyt Booking

Comprehensive Connectivity Company Launches 8K HDMI 1×2 Splitter With Audio Extraction and EDID Management

Comprehensive Connectivity Company, a trusted manufacturer of commercial connectivity solutions for the ProAV/IT markets since 1974, has introduced the CDA-1248GAE, an HDMI 8K60Hz 1×2 distribution amplifier and splitter with audio extraction and EDID management. Part of Comprehensive’s ProAV/IT Integrator Series™, the CDA-1248GAE distributes one HDMI source to two displays simultaneously, supporting resolutions up to 8K […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Company Launches 8K HDMI 1×2 Splitter With Audio Extraction and EDID Management

Lighting the Magic: ‘The Rogues’ Trial’ Uses Chroma-Q Color Force II 72s for Immersive Visual Storytelling

For Vida Huang, a third-year MFA lighting designer at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), lighting her final production, The Rogues’ Trial, meant more than just illuminating the stage — it meant guiding the audience through shifts in time, place and reality. Presented at the 400-seat Mandell Weiss Forum, the show is a Brazilian […]

Lighting the Magic: ‘The Rogues’ Trial’ Uses Chroma-Q Color Force II 72s for Immersive Visual Storytelling

‘Ballad of Chu’ Uses Over 50 Christie Projectors to Power Immersive Cultural Performance

More than 50 Christie 1DLP laser projectors are at the heart of “Ballad of Chu,” an immersive theatrical performance in China’s Hubei province that fuses heritage storytelling with cutting-edge technology. As the country’s first indoor immersive show centered on Jingchu culture, the production sets a new standard for integrating projection into large-scale cultural attractions. Housed […]

‘Ballad of Chu’ Uses Over 50 Christie Projectors to Power Immersive Cultural Performance

AVer Launches Sustainability-Focused Trade-In Program — Including Competitor Devices

AVer Information has launched a new Trade-In Program as part of its broader commitment to sustainability, offering businesses a way to responsibly dispose of old video collaboration gear — even from competing brands — while upgrading to AVer’s latest devices. Through the program, companies can trade in current or previous-generation video collaboration products from major […]

AVer Launches Sustainability-Focused Trade-In Program — Including Competitor Devices

Kramer Joins SDVoE Alliance as Contributing Member

The SDVoE Alliance announced that Kramer has joined as a contributing member, expanding the Alliance’s roster following Kramer’s recent acquisition of ZeeVee — one of the group’s founding members. As a contributing member, Kramer will work with the SDVoE Alliance and its partners to advance the development of interoperable AV solutions based on SDVoE standards. […]

Kramer Joins SDVoE Alliance as Contributing Member

Carousel Digital Signage Adds HTML-Based Web Player Option

Carousel Digital Signage has introduced the ability to display HTML-based digital signage content through a simple URL, eliminating the need for dedicated hardware. The new feature is available via the company’s cloud-based Carousel Express Players. Designed for shared spaces and multi-use environments like classrooms and unified communications (UC) spaces, the web-based players automatically switch to […]

Carousel Digital Signage Adds HTML-Based Web Player Option

Here’s How the Extron NAV Solved Elevated Mt. San Antonio College Aquatics Center and Gym Complex

Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC), one of the largest community colleges in California, recently completed a state-of-the-art gymnasium and aquatics complex outfitted with advanced AV technology. Spanning 145,000 square feet, the complex includes 13 videowalls and dozens of displays that require content distribution at a variety of native resolutions. To meet the challenge, Mt. […]

Here’s How the Extron NAV Solved Elevated Mt. San Antonio College Aquatics Center and Gym Complex

Baby’s First NAB: My Takeaways from NAB Show 2025

As the title probably gave away, this year was my first time attending NAB Show. You know as well as I do that my trade show shoes have seen more InfoComms, ISEs and CEDIA Expos than I can count. But as someone with a background in theater and broadcast journalism, this show almost felt like […]

Baby’s First NAB: My Takeaways from NAB Show 2025

rAVe [TV] — Episode 210: Steph’s First NAB Show and a Sustainability Survey You’ll Actually Want to Take

In this episode, I’m back from my very first NAB Show — and yes, my feet still hurt. In this episode, I share a few of my favorite product highlights from the show. Other updates include: • New Sony cameras + cloud production tools • Atlona holding pricing amid tariff chaos • Fresh gear from […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 210: Steph’s First NAB Show and a Sustainability Survey You’ll Actually Want to Take

Atomos Enters the PTZ Camera Market

Atomos announced the A-Eye range of AI-enhanced PTZ cameras aimed at education, corporate production, houses of worship and live event teams. The A-Eye lineup currently includes three cameras and a controller: A-Eye 4K-20X: The flagship 4K model with a 1/1.8-inch UHD CMOS sensor and 20x optical zoom, built for large venues, stage productions and professional […]

Atomos Enters the PTZ Camera Market