Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett

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

Omdia Claims All-in-One LEDs Will Dominate UCC Spaces by 2028

Competition from the All-in-One LED display market is usurping LCD and Projection, according to Omdia’s new ProAV Vertical Solutions – Corporate and Conference Room 2024 Analysis. “The total volume of All-in-One LED displays soared to an impressive 56k square meters in 2023, a sharp increase from just 9k square meters in 2020,” Principal Analyst at […]

Omdia Claims All-in-One LEDs Will Dominate UCC Spaces by 2028

Lumens Debuts Entry-Level PTZ for K-12, EDU and Meeting Rooms

Lumens Digital Optics launched the VC-R31 HD PTZ camera, an entry-level PTZ aimed at meeting rooms and classrooms. Integrating a Sony sensor, Lumens says the VC-R31 is a 12x zoom camera with simultaneous HDMI, USB and IP outputs. It can stream secure, low-latency video across a network and to any streaming service and can connect […]

Lumens Debuts Entry-Level PTZ for K-12, EDU and Meeting Rooms

DisplayNote Launches Powerful New Screen-sharing Tools That Put Displays at the Centre

Belfast Northern Ireland – DisplayNote has launched a major update to its screensharing solution, giving users brand new ways to control and share content from a large format display. Enhancing visibility that makes displays more accessible The latest version, which goes live on 15th July, enables users to stream what is on their display to […]

DisplayNote Launches Powerful New Screen-sharing Tools That Put Displays at the Centre

Here’s Everything Just Add Power is Showing at CEDIA Expo 2024

Just Add Power say it is headed to CEDIA Expo 2024 (booth 3333 ) and focusing on its MaxColor 4K60 Series MC-TXWP1 wall plate transmitter, MC-QX MaxColor 4K60 Tiling and Warping transmitter and the AES67-capable MC-TX3 MaxColor 4K60 Series transmitter. The company says the new Just Add Power MaxColor MC-TXWP1 PoE, two-gang HDMI wall plate […]

Here’s Everything Just Add Power is Showing at CEDIA Expo 2024

Xyte Debuts Six New Widgets to Its Cloud AV Platform

Xyte announced six new widgets designed to help monitor and deliver insights on connected devices’ behavior, performance and condition. The visual element of Xyte’s widgets enhances user experience by making it easier to glean insights at a glance and achieve faster and more efficient issue resolution, according to the company. One of Xyte’s new widgets, […]

Xyte Debuts Six New Widgets to Its Cloud AV Platform

White Paper: Beyond the Classroom Walls

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Are you in the higher ed space? Are you in the process of adapting traditional learning spaces to meet the demand for remote and flexible learners? If so, this white paper is for you. While the pandemic created an accelerated shift to provide a range of learning options within the […]

White Paper: Beyond the Classroom Walls

Panasonic Connect Announces Strategic Capital Partnership, New Company to Operate Projector Business

Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. today announced that it has reached an agreement on a “strategic capital partnership with ORIX Corporation” in regards to the company’s projector business and related operations. The two companies say they plan to establish a new company to operate the business aiming for continued growth. This decision was made Wednesday at […]

Panasonic Connect Announces Strategic Capital Partnership, New Company to Operate Projector Business

rAVe [TV] — Episode 174: Upcoming Shows We’re Excited for Plus an Interesting New Study from Sony

    In this latest episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I discuss our excitement for upcoming industry shows. CEDIA and CIX are approaching rapidly in September, and registration just opened for DSE and LDI in December. We also discussed an interesting study by Sony about how U.K.-based companies will pay for a sustainable product. […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 174: Upcoming Shows We’re Excited for Plus an Interesting New Study from Sony

Atomos Debuts Shinobi II, 5-inch 1500nit HDR Monitor for Canon, Panasonic and Sony Cameras

Atomos announced the Shinobi II, a slim high brightness, 5-inch 1500nit HDR monitor. Atomos is known for inventing the Apple ProRes HDR monitor-recorder, Shinobi II will control most Canon, Panasonic and Sony mirrorless cameras over USB-C, and Z CAM E2 models through a separate serial cable. With future firmware updates Atomos plans to support cameras […]

Atomos Debuts Shinobi II, 5-inch 1500nit HDR Monitor for Canon, Panasonic and Sony Cameras

UNLV School of Engineering Is All-in on Nanolumens

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering has nurtured future engineering leaders since its establishment in 1976. The college, which currently enrolls over 1,600 undergraduates and around 250 graduate students, has steadily grown in prestige and capacity. The college boasts four graduate programs ranked among the top 100 in U.S. […]

UNLV School of Engineering Is All-in on Nanolumens

Woodland Village LEGOLAND Resort Gets Audio Powered By EM Acoustics

Opened in May 2024, Woodland Village is a brand new accommodation site at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. Offering a tranquil family stay in a woodland retreat, Woodland Village also encompasses an entertainment and hospitality space, The Clubhouse Restaurant and Bar, which required the integration of an immersive, zoned audio system to enhance the guest experience. David […]

Woodland Village LEGOLAND Resort Gets Audio Powered By EM Acoustics

Updated tvONE ONErack Aims to Eliminate Wall Wart-Style DC Power Supplies in Every Rack

tvONE says its ONErack Spider eliminates the need for a plethora of DC wall warts inside an AV rack and provides power to support a mix of 7 different voltage options; 5v, 7.5v, 9v, 12v, 13.5v, 18v and 24v – all in one back-of-rack system. Available in two sizes, the ONErack (strip: 1RK-SPDR-STRIP-23 and half-rack: […]

Updated tvONE ONErack Aims to Eliminate Wall Wart-Style DC Power Supplies in Every Rack

Kaleidescape and Mercury Studios Detail Collaboration Ahead CEDIA Expo

Kaleidescape and Mercury Studios announced a collaboration to “bring the biggest names in music to the cinema.” Kaleidescape says it provides an alternative method to securely deliver library releases to the big screen. The Kaleidescape platform provides high-quality content enabling playback of content on demand. “Mercury Studios is about bringing our exciting films to audiences […]

Kaleidescape and Mercury Studios Detail Collaboration Ahead CEDIA Expo

TEAC Releases CG-10M-X Master Clock Generator

TEAC Corporation just announced the CG-10M-X, a Reference Series Master Clock Generator that delivers an accurate clock signal to DACs, network audio players and CD players. The company says the crystal oscillator at the heart of the CG-10M-X is an OCXO (Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator), which is equipped with a thermostatic chamber to ensure high […]

TEAC Releases CG-10M-X Master Clock Generator

The Vestaboard Now Has It Own Sound Bar — Thanks to NextLevel Acoustics

NextLevel Acoustics announced a sound bar for the Vestaboard, the message board that displays customizable text and graphics using a split-flap display technology. By combining the Vestaboard with an audio solution, NextLevel Acoustics says it is hoping to provide a more engaging messaging experience in applications such as residential spaces, waiting rooms, offices, hotels, restaurants […]

The Vestaboard Now Has It Own Sound Bar — Thanks to NextLevel Acoustics

rAVe [TV] — Episode 173: AVI-SPL’s Part in $922 Million Contract, Featuring Special Guest Mike Garvey

In the latest episode, Gary and I invited AVI-SPL’s Mike Garvey, who tells us all about the company’s part in a big General Dynamics Information Technology contract with U.S. Central Command Information Technology Services. The story is here, but Mike gives us some extra insight. Enjoy the episode!

rAVe [TV] — Episode 173: AVI-SPL’s Part in $922 Million Contract, Featuring Special Guest Mike Garvey

Questex’s LDI and DSE Keynote by Thibaut Duverneix Will Showcase How to Create Immersive Worlds Through Entertainment

Co-located events take place in Las Vegas in December NEW YORK, July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questex’s co-located Live Design International (LDI), which unites the global entertainment design and technology communities, and Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the ultimate gathering of digital signage experts, today announces Gentilhomme Studio CEO and Creative Director, Thibaut Duverneix, will deliver the keynote […]

Questex’s LDI and DSE Keynote by Thibaut Duverneix Will Showcase How to Create Immersive Worlds Through Entertainment

DPAA Announces Initial Speakers for Global Summit in NYC

NEW YORK – July 23, 2024 – DPAA, the global trade marketing association, driving the growth and digitization of out-of-home (OOH) media and its growing role in the Omnichannel mix, announced today initial speakers for its October 15 Global Summit to be held at Pier 60/Chelsea Piers in New York City. For more information on […]

DPAA Announces Initial Speakers for Global Summit in NYC

Sharp Launches Family of Budget-Priced DLP Projectors Aimed at K-12, Higher-Ed and Meeting Rooms

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced the launch of its new Sharp M Series projectors — the XP-M421W-W and XP-M401H-W. The Sharp M Series projectors provide customers with an easy-to-use, lamp-free compact laser projector requiring minimal maintenance and they are positioned as budget-conscious projectors for classrooms, meeting spaces and more. Sharp’s all […]

Sharp Launches Family of Budget-Priced DLP Projectors Aimed at K-12, Higher-Ed and Meeting Rooms

Korbyt Anywhere Now Works on Any Crestron AirMedia Box

Korbyt announced that Korbyt Anywhere now integrates with the Crestron AirMedia wireless presentation and conferencing system. Korbyt says users can now distribute content to any display enabled with Crestron AirMedia wireless technology, extending the reach of Korbyt Anywhere to virtually any huddle space, conference room or meeting space. The company says Korbyt Anywhere allows organizations […]

Korbyt Anywhere Now Works on Any Crestron AirMedia Box

AV Integrator EcoVista Is Certified as Carbon Neutral

EcoVista has achieved carbon-neutral status, making it one of the AV industry’s first system integrators to achieve the major milestone, and the first in the U.K. With operations in the US and EMEA, the company was founded in 2023, with a commitment to embed environmental responsibility at the core of its business. By partnering with […]

AV Integrator EcoVista Is Certified as Carbon Neutral

Here’s Everything That Happened at InfoComm Asia Last Week

InfoComm Asia 2024 concluded its fourth edition at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) on 19 July 2024. The show records 8,817 unique visitors originating from over 50 countries, marking a 21% increase compared to the previous edition and “solidifying InfoComm Asia’s position as the region’s leading platform where technology, Pro AV innovation, and business […]

Here’s Everything That Happened at InfoComm Asia Last Week

Williams AV Buys TeachLogic

Williams AV has announced the acquisition of TeachLogic, a sound reinforcement company for K-12 classrooms. For 30 years, TeachLogic has been addressing a barrier to learning: poor room acoustics. Serving the U.S. education market, their advanced audio systems ensure all students have equal access to the teacher’s voice and other classroom audio sources, providing clear […]

Williams AV Buys TeachLogic

NSCA Elects Dale Bottcher as President, New Board Members Too

NSCA announced the election of new NSCA leadership as part of its executive committee, including a new president, as well as many other NSCA leadership changes and the addition of a new officer to its board of directors for 2024-2025. Dale Bottcher, executive vice president of global sales and marketing at AVI-SPL and current NSCA […]

NSCA Elects Dale Bottcher as President, New Board Members Too

Bluesound Professional Adds Two New Distributors

Bluesound Professional two new distribution partners in South America and Scandinavia. Bluesound Professional expands their reach and welcomes both ZRS Distribuidora, a technology and connectivity focused distributor in Brazil along with Exton, an Icelandic distributor that provides expert advice in audio, visual and lighting equipment. “We are thrilled to welcome ZRS Distibuidora and Exton to […]

Bluesound Professional Adds Two New Distributors

MS Teams Tracker: June 2024

Welcome, readers, to this June 2024 Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you […]

MS Teams Tracker: June 2024

Sharp Releases 27” USB-C Monitor in New MultiSync DD-EA272U

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced the launch of the new MultiSync DD-EA272U 27” desktop display, aimed at corporate, finance, healthcare and education. Sharp says the DD-EA272U features an IPS LCD panel and a 4K UHD native resolution. With a 3-sided ultra-narrow bezel, the DD-EA272U is designed to eliminate distractions when used […]

Sharp Releases 27” USB-C Monitor in New MultiSync DD-EA272U

New TASCAM MODEL 2400 is a Mixer Console with 22-Output USB Interface

TASCAM announced the Model 2400 Live Recorder and Mixing Console with Audio Interface including an integrated 24-track digital recorder, a 22-channel mixer, and a 24 In / 22 Out USB audio interface. The Model 2400 is a self-contained workstation in a compact form factor with an integrated USB audio interface, the Model 2400 facilitates linked […]

New TASCAM MODEL 2400 is a Mixer Console with 22-Output USB Interface

Atlona Ships New 3×1 USB and HDMI Switcher

Atlona is shipping its OME-CS31-SA-C switcher that works with both USB-C and HDMI sources. The new AT-OME-CS31-SA-C is a 3×1 AV switcher featuring one USB-C input plus two HDMI inputs. The OME-CS31-SA-C consolidates AV switching, USB routing, audio mixing, amplification and control into one enclosure sized for placement behind a display, in a lectern, or […]

Atlona Ships New 3×1 USB and HDMI Switcher

rAVe [TV] — Episode 172: New Research From Jabra and Special Guest Paul Konikowski

In today’s episode, I introduce you to a new study from Jabra about the way audio affects your office culture. Does everyone take calls in front of everyone else? How is that affecting everyone else? The research was definitely interesting. Read it here. Also, Paul Konikowski joins to talk a little about cybersecurity trends and […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 172: New Research From Jabra and Special Guest Paul Konikowski

Absen is Global Leading LED Company Outside China, According to OMDIA

Absen Inc announced that OMDIA, a market research firm, has recognized Absen as the leading provider of LED display solutions outside of China. This recognition follows Absen’s growth in unit shipments during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the company. “We are thrilled to be recognized by OMDIA as the leader in LED display […]

Absen is Global Leading LED Company Outside China, According to OMDIA

Epson and Euromet Partner to Solve Challenging Projection Installs and Live Events With Unusual Mounting and Support Solutions

Epson announced a new lineup of projector stacking frames, ceiling mounts and accessories designed and manufactured in Italy by Euromet to complement its 3-chip 3LCD large venue laser projectors. Designed for both live events and the fixed installation markets, Epson says the new 13-model lineup includes one primary ceiling mount and two primary stacking frames […]

Epson and Euromet Partner to Solve Challenging Projection Installs and Live Events With Unusual Mounting and Support Solutions