Sony’s Display Technology Scores Extra Points in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Premium Spaces at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Three-time football champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, refreshed their venue’s presentation technology at the start of the 2023 season, purchasing more than 600 of Sony’s professional BRAVIA BZ35J and BZ40H displays, and expanding their partnership with the company.  With options ranging in size from 43-inches to 75-inches, the Chiefs are now able to take advantage of the power of […]

Sony’s Display Technology Scores Extra Points in the Kansas City Chiefs’ Premium Spaces at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1383: Guess What? Exertis Almo Will Launch Pre-Configured AV Systems in 2025. Here’s How.

My latest episode of Rants & rAVes features Exertis Almo’s engineering operations manager, Louis Hoxter, who detailed how his team will launch at least 15 preconfigured, pre-engineered AV room designs for integrators in 2025. They’ll even include room renderings. Watch to get the scoop! 

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1383: Guess What? Exertis Almo Will Launch Pre-Configured AV Systems in 2025. Here’s How.

December 2024 Temperature Check Survey — Now Open!

Hi everyone! We’ve made it to our very last Temperature Check Survey of 2024. This was a year of discovery and building anew. We learned about leveraging AI, meeting in new ways and whether or not we’re going fully back to the office, and we returned to trade shows. We have grown, and we have […]

December 2024 Temperature Check Survey — Now Open!

BRAVIA showcases progressive learning agenda at UCF

  “We all appreciated how willing Sony’s BRAVIA Professional Display group was to work with us.They’ve shown us new ways of using the displays that are even more beneficial than we first thought.”Don MerrittDirector, Office of Instructional Resources, University of Central Florida   Leading the way in experiential learning A leader in design & technology, […]

BRAVIA showcases progressive learning agenda at UCF

The Evolution of Audio Intercom Systems in Modern Broadcast and Live Events

By Dave MacKinnon Clear-Com For many broadcast and live events, intercom systems are the unsung heroes, enabling complex productions and facilitating effective communication. From broadcast studios to stadiums, theaters, and arenas, intercom systems are essential in ensuring every part of a production runs smoothly and that every cue is executed precisely. As these productions have […]

The Evolution of Audio Intercom Systems in Modern Broadcast and Live  Events

Crestron Control System Enhances Adventure and Comfort on Arksen 85 Yacht

Download PDF introduction Arksens are true explorer yachts, backed by a company with an ambitious mission — and the Arksen 85 models are designed for limitless adventure. Founder Jasper Smith has developed a new breed of efficient, sustainable superyachts capable of taking to the water in comfort and style. with three decks offering a range […]

Crestron Control System Enhances Adventure and Comfort on Arksen 85 Yacht

ASICS Races to Greater Sustainability With Spatial Reality Displays

A sportswear producer showcases the latest footwear designs with Sony ELF-SR2 Spatial Reality Displays, reducing consumption of physical materials and reducing waste. A sustainable approach to innovation Global sports brand ASICS was founded in 1949 with the objective of nurturing youth and the development of society through sports. Today, our founding philosophy of ANIMA SANA […]

ASICS Races to Greater Sustainability With Spatial Reality Displays

Sony’s Pro BRAVIA Displays Enhance the Experience of ReliaQuest’s Team Members and Customers Across the Country

With new company spaces opening and the need for new technology, ReliaQuest decided on Sony’s pro BRAVIA displays — a decision that would end up providing an easy, reliable and beneficial solution for their teammates and customers. ReliaQuest is a global cybersecurity company that makes security possible through its GreyMatter security operations platform, with locations […]

Sony’s Pro BRAVIA Displays Enhance the Experience of ReliaQuest’s Team Members and Customers Across the Country

The Avicii Experience

introduction The Avicii Experience in Stockholm, Sweden, is an interactive tribute museum to award-winning and world-renowned DJ, Tim “Avicii” Bergling. Through the creative use of sound and imaginative installations, the exhibit empowers visitors to remember one of the biggest music icons of our time. Pophouse Entertainment, the owners behind The Avicii Experience, has a history […]

The Avicii Experience

Embracing IPMX: PlexusAV and the Seismic Shift in the ProAV Market

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Aaron Doughten PlexusAV Over the past year, the ProAV market has experienced a seismic shift with the advent of IPMX (Internet Protocol Media Experience). This transformation is not just about learning what IPMX is but recognizing its immense benefits and now building solutions based on this new standards-based technology. […]

Embracing IPMX: PlexusAV and the Seismic Shift in the ProAV Market

Is AI a Threat or Opportunity? The Human Factor in Cybersecurity

BY: Theresa Payton Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity have sparked an ongoing debate about whether they’re the ultimate duo or a dangerous combination. As someone who has spent years navigating cybersecurity, I see both sides. AI offers incredible opportunities but opens up new vulnerabilities that we, as cybersecurity professionals, must address. AI & Cybersecurity: The […]

Is AI a Threat or Opportunity? The Human Factor in Cybersecurity

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1378: Here’s What Snap One Has Planned for the Commercial AV Market Through 2025

Snap One isn’t new to the ProAV market; in fact, they’ve had commercial AV technology for nearly a decade now. And, now part of ADI Global, Snap One has amped up its plans for the rest of 2024 and 2025 as it has nearly twice as many product lines as it did pre-acquisition. I was […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1378: Here’s What Snap One Has Planned for the Commercial AV Market Through 2025

Learn and Earn at LAVNCH WEEK X

LAVNCH WEEK X, taking place virtually from October 21-24, offers AV professionals a valuable opportunity to expand their knowledge while earning continuing education credits. Attendees will be granted 2.5 CTS, CTS-D or CTS-I RUs from AVIXA each day for a total of 10 RUs. In addition, HomeAV Day attendees will receive 1.25 CEUs from CEDIA. […]

Learn and Earn at LAVNCH WEEK X

Learning in a HyFlex World

 In an era where education must adapt to diverse learning preferences and environments, “Learning in a HyFlex World” explores the innovative HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) learning model. This virtual webinar focuses on how educational institutions are integrating advanced technologies to create dynamic, flexible learning spaces that cater to both in-person and remote students simultaneously. Watch Gary […]

Learning in a HyFlex World

Want to Earn 600 CTS RUs? The Exertis Almo E4 Experience Does That!

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I have been privileged to be the keynote speaker for the Exertis Almo E4 Experience for 15 straight years — if you’re a math person, that’s 59 times. In those 15 years, we’ve issued over 18,000 AVIXA CTS RUs for attendees of my keynote presentations, alone. And, over 50,000 AVIXA […]

Want to Earn 600 CTS RUs? The Exertis Almo E4 Experience Does That!

Show Us Your Scariest AV Installs!

In the shadows of dimly lit server rooms, among the tangled webs of cables, AV nightmares lurk. From the ghostly flicker of a screen that just won’t sync to the eerie hum of a misconfigured sound system — every AV pro has faced a job so terrifying it haunts their dreams. This Halloween, we want […]

Show Us Your Scariest AV Installs!

LAVNCH WEEK X Sponsorships Now Available!

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for LAVNCH WEEK X, which is happening October 21-24. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your brand and industry expertise across panels covering AV-over-IP, AI in ProAV, residential installs and more. Watch the video below to learn more about LAVNCH WEEK X sponsorships. “This is a fantastic opportunity to connect […]

LAVNCH WEEK X Sponsorships Now Available!

Discover the Power of Emotional Experiences at Live Events

Creating memorable live events is more than just delivering a great show — it’s about evoking powerful emotional experiences that leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re planning concerts, conferences, or immersive experiences, understanding the role emotions play in audience engagement is essential. Join us for the “AV’s Super-Power in Live Events: Emotional Experiences” LAVNCH & […]

Discover the Power of Emotional Experiences at Live Events

Congratulations to the 2024 Winners of rAVe’s Best of Commercial Integrator Expo Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Commercial Integrator Expo Awards! Our team was hard at work this year making sure you all would receive the best news coverage of not only CEDIA Expo 2024, but also Commercial Integrator Expo 2024. We were able to compile hours of footage from CIX alone, all of which […]

Congratulations to the 2024 Winners of rAVe’s Best of Commercial Integrator Expo Awards

Congratulations to the 2024 Winners of rAVe’s Best of CEDIA Expo Awards

Congratulations to the 2024 Winners of rAVe’s Best of CEDIA Expo Awards! rAVe prides itself on being dependable and up to date, so it was our priority to make sure we had full coverage of CEDIA Expo 2024. And after over 660 product videos between CEDIA Expo and CIX, I’d say we accomplished our goal. […]

Congratulations to the 2024 Winners of rAVe’s Best of CEDIA Expo Awards

September 2024 Temperature Check Survey — Now CLOSED

Hey, everyone! Welcome to our Monthly Temperature Check survey. Now that we’re back from CEDIA Expo and CIX 2024, we want to look to the future. In this case, that means we want to look to emerging trends and technologies. We cover these already in our sister publication, LAVNCH [CODE], but for those of you […]

September 2024 Temperature Check Survey — Now CLOSED

The Exertis Almo Fall 2024 E4 Has Arrived — Stops in Boston and Anaheim

Exertis Almo is firing up its E4 Experience engines to deliver two award-winning full-day training, product and networking experiences to integrators and end users in Boston on Sept. 10 and Anaheim on Oct. 8. The E4 Experience is well-established in the AV industry as the most valuable, free, one day traveling education, training and product […]

The Exertis Almo Fall 2024 E4 Has Arrived — Stops in Boston and Anaheim

Recapping CEDIA Expo 2024’s Epic Keynote with Barry Sonnefield

On Thursday, September 5, Daryl Friedman, global CEO and president of CEDIA, and legendary filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld delivered a powerful message about the future of smart home technology and the evolving world of home cinema during CEDIA Expo 2024. Friedman introduced industry icon Sonnenfeld, who has worked on popular films like “When Harry Met Sally,” […]

Recapping CEDIA Expo 2024’s Epic Keynote with Barry Sonnefield

Blue Square Launches Blue Square X: A New Era of Experiential and Immersive Technology Experiences

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Shari Sentlowitz Industry Veteran Chanan Averbuch Appointed Director of Innovation Today, Blue Square, a leading digital signage solutions provider, announces the launch of Blue Square X, a groundbreaking new business unit dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiential and immersive technology solutions. Industry innovator Chanan Averbuch joins the team as director […]

Blue Square Launches Blue Square X: A New Era of Experiential and Immersive Technology Experiences

Sound Wave Spotlight with Theory Professional

Name: Erin Phillips Title: Vice President Company: Theory Professional rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at Theory Professional. ERIN PHILLIPS: Hi! I am the vice president of Pro Audio Technology and Theory Audio Design (Theory Professional being the commercial brand of Theory Audio Design). I like to […]

Sound Wave Spotlight with Theory Professional

Enhancing Communication and Safety by Leveraging IP-based Paging and Intercom Systems

BY: RANDALL LEE As the world continues to embrace digital transformation, the evolution of IP-based paging and intercom systems is enhancing communication, safety and efficiency within facilities. Modern advancements are revolutionizing traditional public address systems, making them more versatile and responsive to dynamic and emergent situations. The shift to IP-based technology is an advancement from […]

Enhancing Communication and Safety by Leveraging IP-based Paging and Intercom Systems

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1372: Here’s Why You Need to Attend the Boston E4 Experience in September!

The E4 Experience, Exertis Almo’s regional conference and trade show, kicks off its fall tour with a stop in Boston on Sept. 10, 2024. Attendees not only get to see firsthand all the new stuff that debuted at June’s InfoComm show, but they can also earn up to 10 AVIXA CTS RUs with a special […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1372: Here’s Why You Need to Attend the Boston E4 Experience in September!

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1371: Experiential Design-Focused BlueSquare X Debuts With Chanan Averbuch at the Helm

Chanan Averbuch likely needs no introduction, as he’s driven the LED market — in many ways — since 2013. Now, he’s heading up a new division of BlueSquare as the director of innovation of BlueSquare X. This is a firm focused on the design and support of digital experiences by partnering with AV integrators. This […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1371: Experiential Design-Focused BlueSquare X Debuts With Chanan Averbuch at the Helm

August 2024 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

The August 2024 Temperature Check Survey is now closed. Be sure to keep an eye out for next month’s survey! CEDIA Expo 2024 and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2024 are right around the corner, and that means it’s time to get thinking about resimercial technology. As Gary and I said recently during our CIX Preview […]

August 2024 Temperature Check — Survey CLOSED

July 2024 Temperature Check Results: Corporate AV Technology

July has come to a close, so it’s time to break down the results of another Temperature Check. This month, we wanted to see how you feel about corporate AV technology, like videoconferencing systems, digital signage, security/access control, networked AV, projection and more. Here’s what you all had to say. * those who answered “other” […]

July 2024 Temperature Check Results: Corporate AV Technology

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

Six Things to Know About the Current State of Pro Audio

Navigating the Pro Audio industry can be challenging, with rapid advancements every day and numerous technical details. To help you focus on what truly matters, we’ve consulted with industry experts to identify the top six key insights in the Pro Audio sector. We hope their perspectives offer valuable guidance for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. […]

Six Things to Know About the Current State of Pro Audio