As the year comes to a close, we want to know your thoughts on how ProAV has changed throughout 2023. You can check out the results of last month’s rAVe Temperature Check here. This month’s survey is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for this month’s results and for next month’s survey! 

While this article features two lectern companies, it’s really about all lecterns. The author has no commercial involvement with any of the companies mentioned in this article. There it is, always on stage. Standing on a podium for so long and so often, some of the users even call it a podium. But it’s not […]

Sennheiser has announced that new components of the EW-DX microphone system are shipping and available to customers. With initial components released last year, EW-DX “simplifies professional workflows by utilizing refined technologies to deliver a digital UHF system that can be scaled with ease.” Among the newly available products are a two-channel Dante receiver in a […]

Audinate made it clear the company wants to be known as an AV-over-IP brand — not just an audio-over-IP brand — with a new logo, tagline, etc. Audinate will emphasize the Dante brand more in the market, given the strong connection and recognition with customers. The Dante AV-over-IP platform tagline, “One Connection. Endless Possibilities” will […]

Lightware Visual Engineering announced a strategic move to a new corporate facility — Hungária Office Park (HOP) in Budapest, Hungary. In the HOP, major technology sector corporations such as Siemens, TÜV Rheinland and TK Elevator have been operating, and Lightware now joins this operational entity. The history of Lightware began at its former headquarters in […]

The SDVoE Alliance, a nonprofit consortium of technology providers collaborating to standardize the adoption of Ethernet to transport AV signals in professional AV environments, announces Justin Kennington has resigned from his role as president, effective immediately, and introduces Stephane Tremblay as president of the SDVoE Alliance. In 2016, Kennington conceived and founded the SDVoE Alliance […]

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will return to Barcelona (January 30 – February 2, 2024) as a comprehensive exhibition for the ProAV and systems integration sectors. “Without a doubt, ISE is ‘Your Destination for Innovation,’ and we will prove that this is not just a claim. With more than 1200 confirmed exhibitors and the biggest ever […]

Sony has announced the opening of eight new Crystal LED showrooms across Europe to bring its visuals and immersive experience to life for a wide audience. The showrooms will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the full potential of Crystal LED and observe its exceptional quality in person. LED Product Manager, Jee Hee Lee, comments […]

ISE 2024 takes place at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 30 Jan – 2 Feb 2024. This special 20th anniversary edition is set to be the biggest yet, as ISE celebrates two decades of pro AV and systems integration excellence. Since it began in 2004, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) – the world’s premier exhibition […]

By Grant Youngman Futuresource Consulting The professional microphone market continues to achieve slow but steady post-pandemic growth, with a new report from Futuresource Consulting forecasting a CAGR of 5.9% over the next five years. That’s despite a general feeling of caution and nervousness among buyers, resulting from current economic and geopolitical issues. Recovery for the […]

NADIA is an integrated, network-based digital audio processing and distribution platform that will power future installations of Constellation by Meyer Sound. When incorporated into new Constellation installations, in addition to the processing power and inputs reserved for active acoustics, Meyer Sound says NADIA also provides separate inputs, processing and matrix to enable Spacemap Go spatial […]

Multi Academy Award-Winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has been revealed as the Opening Keynote for ISE 2024. Most widely known for her Academy Award-winning documentary shorts: “Saving Face” and “A Girl In The River: The Price Of Forgiveness,” Obaid-Chinoy is the first filmmaker from Pakistan to win an Oscar and the first female film director to win […]

Megapixel Brings Hollywood Tech to Architectural Applications With Launch of Ventana MicroLED Displays With Hollywood’s rapid adoption of virtual production studios, you’ll find Megapixel whose core technology (with more than 200 patents) for LED displays and video processing helped transform the way Hollywood produces its visual effects. Megapixel’s Emmy- and Oscar-winning technologies have become the […]

Mago just unveiled the Mago Room Essential Device with three presentation options. The company says it provides the option of using an HDMI cable or wireless presentation support, facilitated through native device screen sharing in its proprietary QR code scanning. Here’s a video showing it: Key Features: Wireless Presentation: The wireless presentation technology streamlines content […]

The S14 Solutions Days 2023 took place over two exciting days in Uhingen under the motto “Meet the extraordinary”. From Sept. 27-28, 2023, the two days of the trade show offered not only the best weather conditions but also an “excellent atmosphere and a variety of exciting highlights.” With around 350 visitors on both days, […]

Bose Professional announced Kenn LeGault as their newly-appointed vice president of engineering. LeGault brings “more than three decades of engineering and leadership experience” across significant global brands including Avid Technology, DreamWorks Animation, Dolby Laboratories and Amazon. LeGault’s experience includes leadership roles at Avid where he worked on audio recording and editing products such as Pro […]

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has announced that visitor registration is now open for ISE 2024. International industry professionals, AV technology users, and innovators can now register for the 20th anniversary edition of the show. And, we have a free code that anyone can use – when you go to register, use code: “raveeurope” Mike Blackman, […]

Congratulations to the organizers of INTEGRATE ME for their first show dedicated to ProAV. Co-located with CabSat, the show drew in an enthusiastic crowd of ProAV May 16-18, 2023 — much to the satisfaction of the exhibitors. The industry held its breath (several attempts in the MENA region have failed) and at first glance, many […]

CYP just launched the PUV-3090TX-UEA HDBaseT 3.0 transmitter that supports up to 4K UHD+ (18Gbps, 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit) video input and output over both HDMI and HDBaseT. This allows the transmission of uncompressed HDMI 2.0 4K@60 (4:4:4, 8-bit) video and HD audio as well as Ethernet (LAN serving) and control via a single run of […]

Integrated Systems Events has announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with key appointments ahead of ISE 2024. Tom Barker-Harrold joins as senior marketing director and Jeroen Perquin as senior finance director. “At ISE, we have ambitious goals for the future so we must have the right team in place to get us there. […]

Barco and Crestron have entered into a global patent license agreement earlier this year. This enables Crestron to utilize some of Barco’s ClickShare patents for Crestron’s own collaboration solutions, including AirMedia wireless conferencing and presentation systems. Barco will continue to develop collaboration technologies but the point of the agreement between Barco and Crestron is to […]

Panasonic Connect Europe today announced two new 1-Chip DLP laser projectors designed to expand the opportunity to bring new immersive applications to the location-based entertainment industry. The PT-REQ15 projector is the first 1-Chip DLP 4K Projector from Panasonic to offer 15,000 lumens brightness, while its counterpart the PT-REZ15 delivers 15,000lm with WUXGA (1920 x 1200) […]

Sony Professional Europe announced the appointment of a new european sales director, Henrik Breda. Henrik will be responsible for the continuous development of Sony’s distribution and channel partners whilst implementing and further optimizing the Professional Display & Solutions European mid-term sales strategy for B2B segments like Retail, Transport, Corporate and Education. Henrik already has an […]

Biamp announced that it will acquire Evoko, a Sweden-based manufacturer known for its scheduling systems. The acquisition marks another step in Biamp’s “expansion strategy and commitment to provide customers with more comprehensive, integrated solutions.” Evoko has a suite of products including room-booking solutions and desk-scheduling systems designed to enhance productivity and streamline office operations. These offerings […]

PPDS (aka Philips professional displays) has announced the launch of the MUSE Digital Art Award, a new environment-inspired international competition connecting artistic visionaries with industry-leading sustainable technology. Aligned with PPDS’ ambitions to empower more energy-efficient and eco-friendly business, leisure and learning environments through sustainable technology, this initiative invites artists to help imagine and inspire “The […]

By Shubham Kumar and Olivia Lowden Futuresource Consulting After a spell of limited innovation during the pandemic, professional pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras are entering a new technological era. Futuresource Consulting’s brand-new report reveals that AI and automation are the powerhouses behind many of the new-generation products entering the market, with auto-tracking, facial recognition, and automated camera […]

Pliant Technologies announced a new addition to its MicroCom family of products: the MicroCom 863XR wireless belt pack. This product is designed for use in Europe as it operates in the 863-865 MHz ISM band, allowing unlicensed use in most European countries. The 863XR features “excellent range, two intercom channels and the capability to support […]

PureLink GmbH has announced that the company is now an official AV Solution Partner. This outstanding partnership opens up new opportunities for comprehensive solutions and even closer collaboration with renowned partners for a powerful network within the ProAV industry. AV-Solution Partner e.V. is a leading association of AV system integrators in the German-speaking region and […]

The global digital signage market may be projected to reach US$29 billion by 2027 (with an anticipated growth rate of 8%, according to The Business Research Company’s “Digital Signage Global Market Report 2023”), but we all know it isn’t easy dough (DOOH). Even so, newcomer Ynvisible announced a deal with a prominent European customer specializing […]

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) announced that the 2024 edition of the show will mark its 20th birthday. Since its inception in Geneva in 2004, ISE has grown into an industry-defining event, bringing together professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world. ISE 2024 promises to be another “highlight in the history of the event.” […]

Bluefin just added Noël Kennedy to head up their European sales team. Noël is an AV veteran with nearly 25 years of experience on the distribution, end user and manufacturing side of the industry. Bluefin says his well-rounded career will “serve him well at Bluefin as he leverages existing and builds new relationships in the […]

For the very first time, the world governing body for basketball allowed a state-of-the-art court with an interactive video floor. In Madrid, the site of the FIBA Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2023, players dribbled over an innovative ASB GlassFloor. While fans didn’t “dribble” in the same way, their mouths were certainly left agape. The […]