Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett

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

GLP Launches X5 IP Maxx LED Fixture and Compact FUSION X-PAR Series for Outdoor Applications

GLP just debuted the X5 IP Maxx LED light fixture. After the launch of the Impression X5 Wash, the Impression X5 IP Maxx is an even more powerful sister for applications from greater distances and – thanks to the IP65 rating – for use outdoors. Boasting an extensive effects package, GLP says the impression X5 […]

GLP Launches X5 IP Maxx LED Fixture and Compact FUSION X-PAR Series for Outdoor Applications

Aurora Adds AI-Based Control System Capability into ReAX; Dubbed Core Studio AI

Aurora just announced the ReAX Core Studio AI, an AI for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and control logic code. AI will now allow a programmer to enter the required parameters, and in seconds, JavaScript code will appear for use. The company says this will make programming quicker and easier and will educate new programmers […]

Aurora Adds AI-Based Control System Capability into ReAX; Dubbed Core Studio AI

Quicklink TX Integrates Zoom and MS Teams Into ST 2110 Media Workflows

Quicklink announced the launch of the Quicklink TX (Skype TX) 2110, integrating Skype and Microsoft Teams callers into ST 2110 media workflows. The company says this new support enables the Quicklink TX solution to integrate with uncompressed IP video workflows conforming to the SMPTE ST 2110 specification. The SMPTE ST 2110 suite defines standards for […]

Quicklink TX Integrates Zoom and MS Teams Into ST 2110 Media Workflows

The New ScreenBeam 1000 EDU Gen 2 Is Aimed at K-12 Education Applications

ScreenBeam announced a wireless sharing system aimed at K-12 education called the ScreenBeam 1000 EDU Gen 2. An integrated Whiteboard application on the ScreenBeam 1000 EDU Gen 2 enables a collaborative whiteboard experience that launches “directly from your interactive flat panel display without changing sources, pushing buttons, or re-connecting to the display.” The ScreenBeam 1000 […]

The New ScreenBeam 1000 EDU Gen 2 Is Aimed at K-12 Education Applications

Radial Enters EMEA with 220-240V Versions of Its Power 1 and Power 2 Rack Power Systems

Radial announces 220-240V versions of its Power 1 and Power 2 power units, providing high-quality power supply and surge suppressor solutions for countries operating on the 220-240 power grid, including the EMEA, Asia, Australia and many others. Both units feature the same level of surge suppression as Radial’s 110V Power 1 and Power 2 units. […]

Radial Enters EMEA with 220-240V Versions of Its Power 1 and Power 2 Rack Power Systems

My Review of the Projection Mapping Show at Casa Batlló for ISE 2024

On Jan. 28, most of the rAVe team was spending their first full day in Barcelona, enjoying free time and exploring the city. We chose to end our day by visiting Casa Batlló, on the iconic Passeig de Gràcia avenue. A special event to mark the beginning of ISE 2024, there would be a projection […]

My Review of the Projection Mapping Show at Casa Batlló for ISE 2024

Jetbuilt Appoints Max Kopsho to Business Development Role

Jetbuilt appointed Max Kopsho, RCDD, PMP, CTS-I/D to a business development role. In this position, Jetbuilt says Kopsho will be instrumental in expanding business relationships, supporting the development of new and existing customer connections and enhancing the overall sales operations. The company says Kopsho brings “a wealth of success” to the position, with expertise in […]

Jetbuilt Appoints Max Kopsho to Business Development Role

PhaseTech Releases Custom Length and Color Variable Length Soundbars

PhaseTech announced custom length and color Variable Length Soundbars (VLS) – VLS70-LCR for TVs 60” to 70”, and VLS100-LCR for TVs 75” to 100”. These made-to-order 3-channel sound bars are specially crafted to serve as left, center and right speakers using three separate speakers in a complete surround system while aesthetically matching the video display […]

PhaseTech Releases Custom Length and Color Variable Length Soundbars

B-Tech AV Mounts Choses Starin for Distribution

B-Tech AV Mounts has a new distribution agreement with Starin, a Midwich Group company. Starin was acquired by Midwich in 2020, which was attracted by its strength in the UC market and its similarity in operating cultures. By partnering B-Tech, Starin become sthe seventh Midwich Group company to distribute for B-Tech worldwide, following Sidev in […]

B-Tech AV Mounts Choses Starin for Distribution

WALL-SMART Debuts Universal Mounting Solution for WiFi Access Points

WALL-SMART just launched mounts for a series of industry Wi-Fi access points from Araknis and Netgear. The company says the Universal Access Point Mount is aimed at helping integrators new to the IT segment of AV simplify the transition into new markets and product specification process for builders, architects, designers and technology integrators. Rather than […]

WALL-SMART Debuts Universal Mounting Solution for WiFi Access Points

Neumann.Berlin Upgrades MT 48 Audio Interface

Neumann.Berlin just upgraded for the MT 48 audio interface introduced last year. The Monitor Mission “transforms the MT 48 into a freely configurable monitoring controller.” In addition to mono and stereo, the Monitor Mission can also handle surround formats such as 5.1 as well as immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos 7.1.4. Neumann.Berlin says […]

Neumann.Berlin Upgrades MT 48 Audio Interface

Key Digital Expands Europe Affiliate’s Distribution, Support, Logistics in Norway

To better support the growth of its partners across Europe with additional product stock, contacts and resources from within local time zones, Key Digital has announced the expansion of its Key Digital Europe affiliate’s distribution, tech support and logistics center in Norway, along with a redesign of the Key Digital Europe website. “The upgrades to […]

Key Digital Expands Europe Affiliate’s Distribution, Support, Logistics in Norway

Harrison Audio Announces New Preamplifier, Parametric Equalizer and Comp Compressor

Harrison Audio announced the 32Cpre+ microphone preamplifier, the MR3eq 3-band parametric equalizer, and the Comp compressor. The new 500 series modules are shipping now and will be available for purchase at authorized retailers by the end of January. Each of the new modules takes “key elements from Harrison’s studio consoles and delivers them in 500 […]

Harrison Audio Announces New Preamplifier, Parametric Equalizer and Comp Compressor

Visionary Announces Strategic Acquisition of Azure Development Solutions

Visionary announced a strategic acquisition of IPTV software company and U.K. distributor, Azure Development Solutions, which operates under the brand NetworkTV. This move “enhances Visionary’s capabilities in IPTV and expands its AV-over-IP sales channels, while simultaneously establishing a strong European headquarters.” In 2015, Azure Development Solutions introduced NetworkTV, an IPTV video content management platform, which […]

Visionary Announces Strategic Acquisition of Azure Development Solutions

Sony, Nureva Create Large-Room Audio and Video Reference Bundle

Sony Electronics and Nureva have teamed up to create a large-room audio and video reference bundle. Featuring select Sony SRG series pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) and remote cameras — including the AI-powered SRG-A40 and SRG-A12 cameras and the SRG-XP1 box camera — and the Nureva HDL410 audio-conferencing system, the interconnected and easy-to-specify solution provides automated audio-based camera […]

Sony, Nureva Create Large-Room Audio and Video Reference Bundle

Neutrik Has EN/IEC 60799 Standard Cables; Use Them!

Under the latest legally binding international safety regulations, power connection and interconnection cord sets, for use with and within the full range of professional AV and IT devices and applications, require to be certified to the EN/IEC 60799 standard. Neutrik’s new preassembled, fully certified cord sets series provide a ready-made solution across a range of […]

Neutrik Has EN/IEC 60799 Standard Cables; Use Them!

Neowit Debuts Integration With Neat Adding Automatic Room Sensors and Data Insights

Neowit announced a partnership with Neat where it will leverage Neat’s devices as intelligent sensors with the Neowit Workspace software to add functionalities like people counting and indoor environment monitoring along with automatic booking, booking extension and auto release of meeting rooms when a meeting is over. Here are some examples of how Neowit works: […]

Neowit Debuts Integration With Neat Adding Automatic Room Sensors and Data Insights

Shure Adds New Sales Structure — Led by José A. Rivas

Shure is positioning itself for global growth and enhanced customer support with a new sales structure. Led by José A. Rivas, vice president and chief sales officer at Shure, the new global sales structure was reengineered to be closer to customers and end users. The new structure will cover six geographic sales organizations to maximize […]

Shure Adds New Sales Structure — Led by José A. Rivas

Faradite Debuts TAP-5 ORE Keypads

Faradite announced the TAP-5 – ORE 5-gang capacitive touch switch, a unique design using 8mm thick solid brass. The TAP-5 ORE switches integrate with KNX technology and are available in 5 different designs, all integrated with a temperature sensor and aimed at the smart home market. Included in the ETS entry is the option to […]

Faradite Debuts TAP-5 ORE Keypads

Llum BCN’24 at ISE 2024 Will be a Projection Mapping Mecca

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE announced its third-year sponsorship of the Llum BCN’24 light art festival. Transforming Barcelona into a “luminous masterpiece” from Feb. 2-4, Llum BCN’24 promises “an immersive journey into the realms of contemporary art, technology and cutting-edge lighting design” and is a program of the Institute of Culture of Barcelona and Barcelona City […]

Llum BCN’24 at ISE 2024 Will be a Projection Mapping Mecca

Here’s What Digital Projection is Doing at ISE 2024

At ISE 2024, Digital Projection, a Brand of Delta, introducing of one of its most advanced laser projectors to date. The all-new E-Vision 10000i WU boasts a newly upgraded electronics platform that shares much of its functionality from the flagship Titan series. “Totally redesigned from the bottom up,” the company says this new E-Vision platform […]

Here’s What Digital Projection is Doing at ISE 2024

Q-SYS Designer Software Now Features 4 INOGENI’s Mixers/Switchers Plugins

Enhance meeting engagement in the Q-SYS platform! Use INOGENI multi-camera mixers or switchers with Q-SYS Core processors. NOW with the CAM230 (3x USB/HDMI cameras) Exciting News! 🌟 INOGENI is thrilled to announce Q-SYS Certification for CAM230 is added to our current certification of the SHARE2 and SHARE2U mixers and CAM300 switcher, achieved through a collaborative […]

Q-SYS Designer Software Now Features 4 INOGENI’s Mixers/Switchers Plugins

AVer Debuts Voice-Lift System for K-12 Called AmpliWave

AVer Information just launched a K-12-based AmpliWave Classroom Audio Solution. AmpliWave is a wireless audio amplification (voice-lift) system that AVer says will change the way students listen and learn in the classroom. With its plug-and-play receiver, wall-mount speakers and wireless microphones, the company says AmpliWave empowers teachers to manage their classroom through the power of […]

AVer Debuts Voice-Lift System for K-12 Called AmpliWave

rAVe [TV] — Episode 147: Our Pre-ISE 2024 Episode!

  If you know one thing about us? It’s that we’re going to churn out some news before a trade show. ISE 2024 is no different. Gary and I cover a few of the news stories that have stood out to us in the past week — for example, Barco’s new video bar. Also, Ann […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 147: Our Pre-ISE 2024 Episode!

Uniguest, onemedia Enter Exclusive Distribution Agreement

Uniguest and onemedia have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement for the MediaStar and eStream platforms in the U.K. and Ireland. Under this agreement, onemedia will be the sole distributor of advanced digital engagement technology designed to serve multiple markets, including universities, corporate enterprise, and banks. This collaboration brings together the strengths and expertise of […]

Uniguest, onemedia Enter Exclusive Distribution Agreement

Quam Nichols Adds DSB Series Device Support Bridge Mounting Devices That Prevent Sagging Ceiling Tiles

Quam Nichols announced a new product series aimed at eliminating sagging ceiling tiles while supporting integrating speakers. Quam’s new DSB Series or Device Support Bridges are universal mounting devices. These load-bearing bridges eliminate tile sag caused by the weight of the installation on a suspended tile ceiling, and offer the ability to mount strobes, indicator […]

Quam Nichols Adds DSB Series Device Support Bridge Mounting Devices That Prevent Sagging Ceiling Tiles

signageOS Announces Completion of 2023 Audit for SOC 2 Type II Compliance

signageOS announced the successful completion of its 2023 audit for SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This milestone “solidifies signageOS’s long-term dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data security, integrity, and privacy of customer data throughout its operations.” SOC 2 Type II compliance, a […]

signageOS Announces Completion of 2023 Audit for SOC 2 Type II Compliance

Here’s Everything That HDBaseT is Doing at ISE 2024

The HDBaseT Alliance has announced its plans for the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) Show 2024 in Barcelona. Highlighting the Alliance’s activities is the introduction of the HDBaseT-USB3 standard allowing for  Professional-Grade extension of USB 3.2 Gen 1, up to 100 meters/328 feet over standard Category cable. “USB 3.2 is rapidly becoming the go-to interface […]

Here’s Everything That HDBaseT is Doing at ISE 2024

Clear-Com Moves to the Cloud With Its Gen-IC Cloud Intercom System

Clear-Com introduces the Gen-IC Cloud Intercom system, a secure and flexible virtual intercom solution that allows users to easily integrate on-premise hardware with virtual intercom clients. Designed for scalability, the company says the Gen-IC Cloud Intercom will be sold through Clear-Com’s global network of Reseller Partners and will allow end users to quickly ramp up […]

Clear-Com Moves to the Cloud With Its Gen-IC Cloud Intercom System

ACT Entertainment Announces Lava Cable Will Have Entirely New Look

ACT Entertainment has announced that its Lava Cable brand will have an entirely new look. While the products, which are designed to improve tone, functionality and durability, will remain the same, the brand’s logo, packaging and marketing materials will be enhanced to showcase its position as a boutique audio solution. Since its inception in 2004, […]

ACT Entertainment Announces Lava Cable Will Have Entirely New Look

Kordz Adds PRO SlimCat Patch Cord BeltPak — Recyclable Paper Packs With Single Patch Cords

One of the most tedious exercises systems technicians face when installing networks is the removal of individual patch cords from their packaging. When an average residential networking job might require dozens of patch cords, the process of freighting, storing, unboxing and carrying traditional patch cord packaging equates to an incredible amount of time, space, clean-up […]

Kordz Adds PRO SlimCat Patch Cord BeltPak — Recyclable Paper Packs With Single Patch Cords

Roland Releases BRIDGE CAST X Desktop Interface for Gaming, Livestreaming

Roland announced BRIDGE CAST X, the latest addition to the BRIDGE CAST products for online gaming and livestreaming. BRIDGE CAST X is a desktop interface and connection hub that allows streamers to simplify setups and improve their content by giving them USB-C, HDMI, and audio ports and an XLR mic input, assignable control pads, and […]

Roland Releases BRIDGE CAST X Desktop Interface for Gaming, Livestreaming