To ensure optimal sound quality at events celebrating 50 years of pastoral leadership in 2025, New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore installed a Meyer Sound PANTHER line array system. The new setup, installed by Charlotte-based integrator WAVE AVL, replaced an outdated system and was customized to meet the specific needs of the church’s sanctuary. Deaven […]

LG Business Solutions USA is now accepting orders for its first Level 3 DC Charger in the U.S. The new fast charger, model LG EVD175SK-PN, is certified to UL 2594, the standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. The charger includes dynamic load management for multiple units, a 24-inch high-resolution LCD touchscreen display, and a liquid-cooled […]

PK Sound has expanded the capabilities of its PK .dynamics software with the release of v1.5 for Windows and macOS. The software integrates all stages of the live sound workflow into one solution, allowing users to adjust real-time coverage even after a system is deployed. Version 1.5 introduces support for PK Sound’s new Tx14 and […]

Global Mounts Group, the parent company of Neomounts and B-Tech AV Mounts, has acquired Audipack, a manufacturer of high-end, custom mounting solutions. The acquisition strengthens Global Mounts Group’s position in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of mounting solutions across various industries. Audipack, founded in 1982 and based in the Netherlands, is known for its precision-engineered […]

Extron announced significant updates to its EMS Express Mobile Software – Quantum Ultra. The software now supports up to 20 canvases, user roles, canvas access, source assignment by canvas, and more, making videowall control easier. The application, available for iOS, Android, and Windows, uses familiar touch controls like pinch and zoom, drag and drop, tap, […]

Panasonic Connect announced a new auto-framing feature for its PTZ cameras, offering automated video content for broadcasting and production. The feature will be available as a paid plug-in, Advanced Auto Framing, for Panasonic’s Media Production Suite starting in Q2 2025. Select auto-framing features will also be available free of charge for the AW-UE160W/K PTZ camera […]

  Today’s show is packed with information, including a live update on the latest in AI integration into Microsoft Teams Rooms with Microsoft’s Worldwide Sales Lead, Mehryn Corrigan. Tim Albright of AV Nation-fame joins Gary Kayye as co-host while Steph is out on vacation and on today’s episode, in addition to the MS Teams update, we […]

Hi #AVtweeps! There is a chill in the air, the leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange, and coffee shops are churning out pumpkin spice lattes as fast as they can! You know what that means? Fall is here. And you know what fall makes me think of? Security. A few years […]

K-array USA announced the appointment of Andrew DeCesare as account manager for corporate accounts. With over two decades of experience in Audio Visual Integration sales, DeCesare brings a “wealth of knowledge and expertise to the K-array team.” In his new role, DeCesare will spearhead business development initiatives for KSCAPE focusing on corporate clients. His extensive […]

Audio-Technica opened TECHNICA HOUSE – New York, a unique marketing salon dedicated to connecting the various artistic communities — music, art, fashion, cuisine, and more — that make the city sing. This one-of-a-kind collaboration space, located in the heart of SoHo, sparks creativity by celebrating both the Japanese aesthetic and Audio-Technica’s human-centered “Always Analog” philosophy. […]

Matrox Video announced the integration of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine plug-in support for its DSX LE5, DSX LE6 Series, and X.mio5 12G SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 network interface controller (NIC) cards. Matrox Video 12G SDI cards can support up to four 12G inputs and four 12G outputs. The ST 2110 NIC cards provide 25 […]

Ashley and Samsung Electronics America have teamed up to launch The Connected Home Experience powered by Samsung SmartThings. Starting today, guests can visit the Ashley flagship store in Brentwood, Tenn. to experience how furnishings and smart technology work together. The showroom features on-trend furnishings where “guests can see how easy it is to connect their […]

Fasetto announced that it received Dolby Atmos Product Certification from Dolby Laboratories for its AUDIO Cu. Fasetto is the first company to receive a Dolby Atmos Product Certification for a sound over the power lines home audio solution. Before a company sells products containing Dolby intellectual property, it is required to have the products registered, […]

  When a formula is deemed to have reached perfection—as is now the case with the technical infrastructure at BST Hyde Park — never assume that it can’t be nuanced, or that an extra bit of power cannot be wrung out of the PA. Martin Audio and Solotech UK (formerly as Capital Sound) have been permanent incumbents […]

Jacquelyn Anderson was a passionate and talented photographer, designer, dancer and philanthropist, whose deep appreciation for beauty and the arts left a lasting impact on those around her. Following her passing from cancer in 2021, her husband, Jim Anderson, sought to honor her life and legacy in a meaningful way. The result is The Jacquelyn, […]

Kansas City International Airport (KCI) recently underwent a transformative renovation, replacing the original three horseshoe-shaped terminals with a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate the travel experience for millions of passengers annually. This $1.5 billion project marked Kansas City’s largest single infrastructure investment. The new terminal boasts 39 gates, carefully designed to support the operations […]

Nantes (France), 25th September 2024 – Naostage’s industry-first beaconless 3D tracking system, K SYSTEM, dazzled hundreds of thousands of revellers with seamlessly automated lighting effects at two of this summer’s biggest international music festivals. Fred Hamonou, technical director for Mawazine and Main Square Festival – among the most prestigious music festivals in Morocco and France, respectively – used […]

Waves Audio announced a live mixing console dubbed the eMotion LV1 Classic; with 64 stereo channels and 44 stereo buses, 16 onboard Waves Signature Preamps and Waves processors included with the console. eMotion LV1 Classic builds upon the Waves LV1 mix engine, which until now has been available only as a software-based modular system. LV1 […]

So it turns out that I can still be surprised. I’ve been around a long time, and I’ve seen a lot of things. In the industry vertical I’m in, the same things generally keep happening, so you see the signs and know what to expect, more or less. Mark Twain said that “history doesn’t repeat […]

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Sept. 4, 2024 – Revitalizing the visual experience at Jenny Craig Pavilion, the University of San Diego selected Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, to deliver a new centerhung LED video display system as well as new end-court ribbon displays. The installation was completed in time for commencement celebrations held in the […]

Milan, Italy, September 2024 – One of Milan’s leading luxury hotels and part of the Lugarno Collection, Portrait Milano offers guests quintessential Italian hospitality at an address in the heart of the city. Housed in a former Archiepiscopal Seminary dating back to 1565, Portrait Milano is third in the Portrait Collection. Opened in December 2022, […]

NASHVILLE, September 5, 2024 — Recognizing the business opportunity that REMI (Remote Integration) presents, Live Media Group Holdings (LMGH) has built and integrated a brand-new production control room at the Nashville headquarters of TNDV, one of the company’s three divisions, that’s designed with the demands of REMI workflows in mind. REMI production allows broadcasters and […]

Anaheim, California (July 24, 2024) – Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), one of the oldest and most respected public technical universities in the Netherlands, recently celebrated the completion of the Echo building, an innovative addition to its campus. Recognized among the world’s top engineering and technology institutions, TU Delft has integrated Extron’s NAV Pro […]

  ITALY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 ― Renowned Studio and Live Sound Engineer Andrea Pellegrini recently worked with the legendary Peter Erskine Quartet in Italy, delivering exceptional sound quality thanks to a selection of microphones from DPA Microphones for 22 live performances. The engineer deployed a combination of DPA 4099 Instrument Mics on the piano, saxophone, […]

Welcome to this month’s Copilot for Microsoft 365 roundup! This month’s updates range from implementation in forms and quizzes to new prompt collections in sales and new languages added, so buckle up. I will include the full list of updates at the end of this article via slides in case you’re curious. Improvements in Language […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Standardization is not a new concept, having been around for thousands of years. Yet, as I walked around InfoComm this year, I was still struck by our industry’s lack of cloud standardization. What the Indus civilizations understood over 4,000 years ago … we apparently haven’t quite internalized. Even the term, […]

Welcome to this year’s rePLAY CEDIA Expo event! This recap of CEDIA Expo 2024 is hosted by managing editor at rAVe [PUBS], Steph Beckett, and editor-in-chief of LAVNCH [CODE], Megan A. Dutta. This year’s CEDIA Expo was another huge success, and we can only tell you about so much of it, so make sure to […]

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. […]

 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 […]

It’s time for another episode of THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of gaming, exploring its history, where it all started and talk about classic CRTs. We also cover where esports is today and the technology around today’s high-power monitors and the advantages. Do you […]

ALLENTOWN, P.A. — Christie® is pleased to share that its RGB pure laser projectors are part of Curiosity Hall, a new experience at Allentown, Pennsylvania’s Da Vinci Science Center. Ideum led the design and integration of the project, which features a show-stopping interactive projection surface that’s 58 feet wide by 53 feet high – or […]

By Peter HansenAVIXAGood news on a critical topic! ProAV appears to have made progress on the gender pay gap. Our first study, published in 2021, revealed a pay gap of between 79% and 89% (more on why that’s a range in a moment). Our latest analysis now suggests a pay gap between 86% and 94%. […]