Here’s Are Some CEDIA Expo and CIX Brand Wins, New Company Debuts Too

CEDIA Expo along with its co-location with Commercial Integrator Expo offered a glimpse into the future of custom smart home and commercial systems installation technologies. This year’s event with its dynamic exhibits and comprehensive educational program highlighted several groundbreaking products from emerging and established industry leaders that will shape the future of home automation, energy management and […]

Here’s Are Some CEDIA Expo and CIX Brand Wins, New Company Debuts Too

November 2024 Temperature Check Survey — Now OPEN!

Audio is of utmost importance in nearly all aspects of the AV industry. We talk a lot about how you can have a meeting with no video, but if you attempt to have one with no audio, you’re screwed. In what other areas is audio driving the AV industry? I’m particularly interested in your thoughts […]

November 2024 Temperature Check Survey — Now OPEN!

Privacy Is an Important Consideration for AV Professionals

If you attended, followed up on, and/or heard anything about Zoomtopia, you are aware that their big push is all about AI. No surprise here, as every company is currently doing an AI push. For me, this landed in my feed at the same time as the Harvard Meta AI study. All I could think […]

Privacy Is an Important Consideration for AV Professionals

NDI Has a Clear Path to Dominate the ProAV Market, Hires Don Shaver

NDI announced the expansion of its global footprint with a new innovation hub in Lisbon, Portugal, and the appointment of industry veteran Don Shaver as business development director. Operating in 40 global markets, including North America and Sweden, NDI continues to expand its reach. The Lisbon hub will spearhead efforts to “scale operations and foster […]

NDI Has a Clear Path to Dominate the ProAV Market, Hires Don Shaver

Did Charlotte Motor Speedway Reclaim World’s Largest LED Title? Here’s What They Just Installed

Charlotte Motor Speedway has unveiled one of the world’s largest LED displays as an enhancement to its race-day fan experience. Constructed and installed by GoVision, a provider of experiential services delivered through large-scale video displays, the screen measures a whopping 200 feet wide by 77 feet high, placing it among the 15 biggest LED screens […]

Did Charlotte Motor Speedway Reclaim World’s Largest LED Title? Here’s What They Just Installed

rAVe [TV] — Episode 188: Acuity Brands Acquires QSC & Upcoming CTS Opportunities

  In Episode 188 of rAVe [TV], Emily Dean and I are diving into the week’s biggest industry updates! Join us for the scoop on Acuity Brands’ acquisition of QSC (including some insights from Gary Kayye), and highlights on a few products like Cisco’s AI-powered UCC solutions and Crestron’s latest 5K USB-C offering. We also […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 188: Acuity Brands Acquires QSC & Upcoming CTS Opportunities

Exertis Almo Now Distributes Bosch EV and Dynacord Lines

Exertis Almo entered a distribution partnership with Bosch Security and Safety Systems. As per the agreement, Bosch’s respected family of audio brands, including Electro-Voice (EV) and Dynacord are now available through Exertis Almo. Featured Dynacord and Electro-Voice Products Available Through Exertis Almo: Dynacord U Series — Features six ultra-compact, cost-effective mixer and power amplifier models, […]

Exertis Almo Now Distributes Bosch EV and Dynacord Lines

The Sony SRD Display Now Supports Multi-Display Immersive Applications

Sony Electronics has released the software development kit (SDK) version 2.4.0 for its Spatial Reality Displays (SRD), adding new tools and features. With the addition of multi-display support, viewer log functionality and extended development platform compatibility, this update “allows content creators to produce even more immersive content,” according to the company. SDK version 2.4.0 introduces […]

The Sony SRD Display Now Supports Multi-Display Immersive Applications

Here’s How the University of Staffordshire Used the Panasonic KAIROS to Build an Esports Broadcast Venue

University of Staffordshire has created a state-of-the-art esports broadcasting course with the support of Panasonic and its long-term partner, Digital Garage. This will enable the university to run esports events, accommodate more students onto the course and position itself as a leader in academic esports broadcasting. University of Staffordshire was the first university to launch […]

Here’s How the University of Staffordshire Used the Panasonic KAIROS to Build an Esports Broadcast Venue

Grimani Systems Unveils 8” 400-Watt Psi v3 Subwoofer

Grimani Systems introduced a new subwoofer, the Psi v3. With the same performance and compact form factor as its predecessors, the Psi and Psi v2, is a new design form, with recessed drivers and smoothed edges. While maintaining its original 8” depth, Psi v3 can now be concealed right behind stretched fabric and acoustically transparent […]

Grimani Systems Unveils 8” 400-Watt Psi v3 Subwoofer

CEDIA Re-Engineers Its Entire Membership Program

CEDIA launched a new tiered membership structure designed to provide members with tailored benefits and unmatched value. Effective Jan.1, 2025, integrator members will be able to join at the Starter, Professional or Premium levels. CEDIA’s membership tiers are designed to build progressively, offering increasing value at each level. The tiers include: CEDIA Starter Member: Your […]

CEDIA Re-Engineers Its Entire Membership Program

Nice Releases OS 8.9

Nice announced OS 8.9 over-the-air (OTA) update is now available through Management Cloud. Designed to unify connected devices it adds customizable themes, settings and geofencing features. Users can now manage their home’s media, climate, lighting and security with a system that supports whole-home control with new themes and for all interfaces, including the HR40 remote […]

Nice Releases OS 8.9

The Las Vegas Sphere: A Tale Of Two Attractions

At InfoComm this past June, just about everyone wanted to visit the new Las Vegas Sphere and experience it for themselves. One integrator even hosted a party there. The Sphere has quickly become one of the most talked-about attractions on the Strip, drawing attention for its futuristic design and cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re passing by […]

The Las Vegas Sphere: A Tale Of Two Attractions

ProSource Details 2025 Summit in Nashville

ProSource is headed to Nashville, Tennessee, for the upcoming Summit from March 22-26, 2025, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The 2025 Summit will introduce a new event format, welcoming all levels of ProSource membership. PRO-level members are invited to attend March 22-25, with exclusive one-on-one meetings with ProSource vendors. Power and CI […]

ProSource Details 2025 Summit in Nashville

Pekason and Daktronics Deliver New Visual Experience at Ernest-Wallon Toulouse Stadium

Stade Toulousain Rugby Club entertains fans with improved LED video display system BROOKINGS, S.D. – Oct. 21, 2024 – Daktronics has partnered with Pekason, an audiovisual systems provider in France, to design, manufacture and install a new LED display system for Ernest-Wallon Toulouse Stadium, home of the iconic State Toulousain Rugby Club in Haute-Garonne, France. […]

Pekason and Daktronics Deliver New Visual Experience at Ernest-Wallon Toulouse Stadium

TT+ AUDIO GTX PA Elevates Festival Sound Experiences in 2024

Piscataway, NJ — October 16, 2024 – As the festival season hit high gear in 2024, the TT+ AUDIO GTX line array system by RCF took center stage, delivering an unparalleled audio experience that had sound reinforcement professionals and festival-goers alike raving. Designed with cutting-edge technology and engineered for peak performance, the GTX PA system […]

TT+ AUDIO GTX PA Elevates Festival Sound Experiences in 2024

Meyer Sound Powers 2024 Telluride Film Festival with World-Class Sound

Labor Day weekend saw the quiet mountain town of Telluride, Colorado transformed into the epicenter of global cinema for the 51st annual Telluride Film Festival. For the 24th year, Meyer Sound supported the festival as Signature Sponsor and Cinema Sound Partner. Together, they brought state-of-the-art cinema sound technologies to the festival’s marquee cinemas, delivering an […]

Meyer Sound Powers 2024 Telluride Film Festival with World-Class Sound

Sony Pictures Post Production Services Acquires More than Four Dozen Licenses for Harrison’s MPC Channel Strip Plug-in Across 14 Mix Stages

Culver City, California, October 16, 2024 — In 1992, the Sony Pictures Post Production Services sound team installed the first of many Harrison MPC film re-recording consoles, the product of a design collaboration between the manufacturer and Jeff Taylor, chief engineer at the studio’s Culver City facility, amongst others. Thirty years on, post-production workflows have […]

Sony Pictures Post Production Services Acquires More than Four Dozen Licenses for Harrison’s MPC Channel Strip Plug-in Across 14 Mix Stages

LG and Kokomo24/7 Work Together for School Safety and Signage

LG Business Solutions patterned with Kokomo Solutions Inc. (Kokomo24/7) to bring paired solutions for health, safety and operational efficiency to educational institutions. This collaboration combines LG’s hardware with Kokomo’s software platform to form paired solutions targeted to customers in the education market, from K-12 schools through colleges and universities, across the United States. The Kokomo […]

LG and Kokomo24/7 Work Together for School Safety and Signage

PPDS Opens NY Showroom

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced the latest expansion of its North American business, with the grand opening of its stunning new PPDS Master Showroom experience center on the outskirts of New York City. Located in Fairfield, NJ — a short drive from Midtown Manhattan – the new multidisciplinary venue is the second PPDS Master […]

PPDS Opens NY Showroom

Eight Conferencing Bundles and 5 Biamp Audio Processors are Now Microsoft Teams Rooms Certified

Biamp announced that its line of medium and large room conferencing bundles has received Microsoft Teams Room certification. Featuring the TesiraFORTÉ and Devio audio processors, features include AI noise reduction to suppress distracting background noises and Biamp Launch. Biamp Launch identifies and configures every device in the system, performs a tuning cycle, measures acoustic characteristics […]

Eight Conferencing Bundles and 5 Biamp Audio Processors are Now Microsoft Teams Rooms Certified

What Audio Customers Want

BY: Nancy Knowlton First, a caveat. My comments about a new breed of audio buyers are based on what I see and experience versus a global statement about the market more generally. At Nureva, we talk to people who want to talk to us because our message resonates with them. We see them as a […]

What Audio Customers Want

Snap One Details New Episode Surroundscape Landscape Speaker Design

Snap One, now part of ADI, announced a refresh of the Episode Surroundscape Landscape speaker series that incorporates new features to improve performance, design, as well as installation ease and operation. The new Surroundscape series replaces the original Episode Landscape speakers with familiar model sizes, subwoofers and mounting hardware to suit diverse outdoor environments. Key […]

Snap One Details New Episode Surroundscape Landscape Speaker Design

World’s First DCI-Certified LED-Based Theater Opens in France Using Samsung Onyx Displays

Samsung Electronics announced that six Samsung Onyx cinema LED displays have been installed at the Pathé Palace theater in Paris, France. Together with The Wall, an 8K screen installed in the lobby and Smart Signage around the cinema, Samsung displays will raise the bar on the entire moviegoing experience. Completely renovated over five years, the […]

World’s First DCI-Certified LED-Based Theater Opens in France Using Samsung Onyx Displays

Jetbuilt Hires Davinder Singh Rai as Director of Business Development for EMEA

Jetbuilt appointed Davinder Singh Rai as Director of Business Development for EMEA. With over 20 years of experience in the AV and IT sectors, Davinder brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and market insight to Jetbuilt as it continues to expand its global presence across Europe and the Middle East. Davinder joins Jetbuilt after a […]

Jetbuilt Hires Davinder Singh Rai as Director of Business Development for EMEA

Cleerline Intros 60-Meter Fiber Optic HDMI Cable

Cleerline Technology Group introduced a 60-meter (197 feet) SSF Ultra High-Definition HDMI Active Optical Cable (AOC) engineered for longer distance applications. Embedded with SSF fiber optic technology within the HDMI form factor, these 60-meter cables support up to 10K resolution and 48 Gbps bandwidth. Cleerline SSF Active Optical Cables include the latest HDMI 2.1 features, […]

Cleerline Intros 60-Meter Fiber Optic HDMI Cable

Brian Solis to Deliver Keynote at ISE 2025

Digital analyst, author and visionary Brian Solis will take the stage at ISE 2025 on Tuesday, Feb. 4, to present the Opening Keynote. Known for his insights into the intersection of technology, business and culture, Solis will share his vision on how the ProAV and systems integration industry can change and innovate through the latest […]

Brian Solis to Deliver Keynote at ISE 2025

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

Movie Time for Meta

Meta moves to first place in video-to-text imaging with the launch of Movie Gen for AI-enabled content creators We’ve all been impressed by the very first text-to-video AI, with how AI can now use simple text inputs to transform our imaginations into a unique video. Now Meta’s Movie Gen moves the needle forward, outperforming the […]

Movie Time for Meta

Cisco Intros Ceiling Mic Array, Apple Vision Pro-Based Meetings and Simplified Deployment

Today at WebexOne, Cisco unveiled new AI-based solutions for UCC including Cisco Spatial Meetings, Ceiling Microphone Pro, a new Cisco AI Assistant for Webex capabilities and more. Cisco Spatial Meetings aims to turn any space equipped with a Cisco Room Bar Pro into an immersive studio and deliver spatial video to Webex for Apple Vision […]

Cisco Intros Ceiling Mic Array, Apple Vision Pro-Based Meetings and Simplified Deployment

Nice Debuts Video Doorbell Designed to Offer More CI Features Than Google and Amazon

Nice announced its new Nice Video Doorbell with features like Auto Discover/Auto Configure and integration with the Nice Home Management platform to provide the homeowner with “reliable surveillance access across multiple devices.” Using Nice intelligent touch panels, HR40 remotes or mobile devices, homeowners can monitor their front door, interact with visitors and control playback from […]

Nice Debuts Video Doorbell Designed to Offer More CI Features Than Google and Amazon

Hunter Douglas Adds to Automation with PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware

Hunter Douglas expanded its PowerView Automation portfolio with the introduction of PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware. The new drapery motor offers seamless, hands-free drapery control alongside PowerView shades, blinds and shutters. Custom integrators and homeowners can now effortlessly manage all window treatments through one unified system using the PowerView App or popular smart home platforms such […]

Hunter Douglas Adds to Automation with PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware