ADI | Snap One has announced the launch of Lux by Control4, a new line of keypads, dimmers and outlets designed for luxury residential and commercial lighting control. The product line, which debuted at Lightapalooza earlier this year, is now available for pre-order. The Lux collection offers expanded design options, including 19 color choices across […]

InfoComm 2025 will host a high-level panel discussion, “2030 Vision: The Future of AV,” featuring influential voices shaping the next era of audiovisual technology. The event takes place Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m. in the Valencia Ballroom (W415AB) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The panel will feature Brad Hintze, executive […]

The Brad Sousa Impact Fund is accepting applications for grants through May 5, 2025. Grant recipients will be recognized at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The fund honors the legacy of Brad Sousa, the late chief technology officer of AVI Systems and a member of the AVIXA Board of Directors. Sousa was known for his […]

Xyte announced the launch of Connect+ Edge, a new solution that expands device visibility and management for all devices, including those on local networks, within a single interface. With Connect+ Edge, businesses can reduce downtime, prevent costly repairs and proactively address performance issues for their entire device fleet through a single, comprehensive platform. “Finally comprehensive […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sennheiser and Zoapi Innovations have partnered to enhance compatibility between Zoapi’s meeting solutions and Sennheiser’s TeamConnect (TC) Bar products in unified communications (UC) environments. Sennheiser’s TC Bars, designed for small to mid-sized meeting spaces, are available in two models: the TeamConnect Bar S, which includes four microphones and two speakers, and the TeamConnect Bar M, […]

InfoComm 2025 will showcase how Pro AV technology is transforming learning spaces, creating more engaging, interactive and effective learning environments. Across the trade show floor, attendees will have the opportunity to explore AV solutions for K-12 classrooms to higher education and corporate training spaces, both physical and virtual. A comprehensive education program will feature the […]

Sennheiser has introduced the MKH 8018, a compact stereo shotgun microphone built for broadcast and sports applications. Completing the MKH 8000 range of RF condenser microphones, the MKH 8018 is engineered for rugged, field-ready performance with natural sound capture and minimal off-axis coloration. The lightweight mic offers three switchable stereo modes: MS stereo, wide XY, […]

Magewell has introduced the USB Capture SDI 4K Pro, a device that allows PCs to capture SDI signals up to 4K resolution at 60fps via a standard USB 3.2 connection. The USB Capture SDI 4K Pro is the latest addition to Magewell’s line of USB Capture products. The adapter supports SDI input resolutions up to […]

Sennheiser has added Ecler to its TeamConnect (TC) ecosystem, announcing a new partnership that integrates Ecler’s VEO-SWC45 presentation switcher with Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Bar Solutions. The VEO-SWC45 is a 4K switcher that offers dual HDMI outputs, USB connectivity, and wireless screen sharing for video conferencing systems. When paired with Sennheiser’s TC Bars—available in TC Bar S […]

Absen is now offering a 10-year warranty and zero down payment option for its outdoor digital-out-of-home (DOOH) LED products, a move the company says will make high-performance LED advertising more accessible and cost-effective. The announcement came during the Absen DOOH Innovation Summit, where the company also released a new white paper detailing common technical challenges […]

Exertis Almo has officially rebranded its professional AV services portfolio under a new name: LinkLab. The relaunch includes a suite of integrator-focused services—Engineering & Drafting, Design & 3D Modeling, Programming & Commissioning, Labor Support and the newly added Autora Digital Signage Management Platform. Designed to provide flexibility, scalability and expertise on demand, LinkLab offers integrators […]

Absen has officially opened the doors to its New York Experience Center, a 2,694-square-foot hub for AV professionals to explore the company’s latest direct-view LED technology. Located at 525 7th Ave., Suite 506, in Manhattan, the center offers hands-on product demos, technical training and opportunities for collaboration with key technology partners. Designed as a resource […]

Magewell introduced additions to its USB Capture and Pro Convert product lines. The Modator family brings new low-latency encoders and decoders to a modular, rackmount enclosure. Designed for permanent installations where hot-swap and redundant power are required, the Modator Ultra Encode SDI Plus Module features 4Kp30 encoding capabilities that enable simultaneous multi-protocol streaming and file-based […]

Exertis Almo introduced the Autora Digital Signage Management (DSM) platform, a new service offering aimed at helping integrators simplify digital signage deployments. Demos of the Autora DSM platform will be available in the showroom during the E4 Experience in the New York Metro area on April 2. “There are a lot of creative complexities to […]

Exertis Almo has added Draper as a distribution partner, now offering Draper’s full Pro AV portfolio, which includes standard and custom mounts and structures for LED and LCD video walls, as well as projection screens and projector lifts. Rob Ziv, senior vice president of business development and strategy at Exertis Almo, emphasized the importance of […]

Magewell has launched Director One, the latest addition to its all-in-one production system lineup. The new model builds on the features of Director Mini, adding an integrated 4G cellular modem and a dedicated HDMI output for enhanced connectivity and flexibility. Like Director Mini, Director One combines multi-input switching, graphics, streaming, recording and monitoring in a […]

Sennheiser has joined the North American Spectrum Alliance, a project of the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA) that focuses on technical and operational issues affecting broadcasters in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The alliance brings together broadcasters, rightsholders, venues and the entertainment industry to protect critical radio spectrum used for broadcasting, wireless microphones, cameras […]

Sennheiser’s Connect & Collaborate Roadshow kicks off Feb. 25 in Tampa, Florida, offering attendees a chance to explore the company’s latest products and connect with technical experts. The roadshow will provide hands-on training and insights into Sennheiser’s business communications portfolio. The 2025 roadshow is open to end users, distributors, consultants, integrators, and resellers. It will […]

Magewell announced new Q-SYS plug-in integrations for the Pro Convert family of live IP video encoders and decoders. As a contributor to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, Magewell collaborated with Q-SYS to create a solution that integrates with the Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform. The Pro Convert plug-in integrations have been approved with Q-SYS Certified […]

Sennheiser announced a new installation variant for its TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) – the TeamConnect Ceiling Medium Ceiling Tile (TCC M CT). ​ The TCC M CT allows for even easier installation of the TCC M into suspended grid ceilings, thereby reducing installation time and costs for integrators on site. The tile comes in […]

Extron and Sennheiser announced its Design Solutions devices, Certified for Microsoft Teams now include control processors from Extron’s IPCP Pro xi Series and the new TeamConnect Ceiling Medium – TCC M – ceiling microphone from Sennheiser. As AI-powered tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot transform workplace collaboration, reliable audio has become more critical than ever. These […]

ACSL, a drone manufacturer, is now partnering with Exertis Almo for the distribution of its flagship SOTEN drone in North America. “ACSL is committed to understanding and meeting the unique needs of the U.S. drone market. Since our initial launch, we’ve spent time in the field learning from users and improving our systems based on […]

Sennheiser announced that its TeamConnect Ceiling (TCC) microphones now work with Avonic CamDirector Voice Tracker software. Installed in the Avonic CamDirector AI Processing Unit, the voice tracker software utilizes directional audio data from beamforming microphone arrays to pinpoint the location of sound sources and control the Avonic CM70 and CM90 cameras. With this integration, the […]

Neat announced that its Neat Bar and Neat Bar 2 are now available with Neat Select, a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) solution. Neat Bar and Neat Bar 2 with Neat Select can now be deployed with or without Neat Pad and centrally managed and maintained via Neat Pulse. Thus, Neat Select, Neat Bar and […]

InfoComm India 2024, a trade show for professional audiovisual and integrated experience solutions, wrapped up its 10th in-person edition at the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) on Sept. 5. The event saw a 17% increase in attendance, attracting 10,867 unique participants compared to the previous edition. Among those attendees were 76 high-level buyers seeking solutions […]

Vaddio’s new Venture VideoBAR and Venture TableMIC Expansion Microphones are now shipping. The all-in-one video conferencing system, which made its debut at InfoComm 2024, claims to “enhance remote collaboration by providing improved audio and video quality.” The Venture VideoBAR features an ultrahigh-definition 8.51-megapixel, 1/2.5-type CMOS image sensor, a 110-degree wide-angle horizontal field of view, 5x […]

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 […]

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 […]

Attending InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas as the esports expert for rAVe [PUBS] was an exhilarating experience. The sheer size and scope of the event were beyond my expectations, with thousands of attendees and hundreds of booths showcasing the latest advancements in AV technology. The energy and enthusiasm of the crowd, combined with the impressive […]