I am sooooo excited. I found out today that Logitech will bring the coolest thing I’ve seen in UCC to InfoComm 2023 — Project Ghost. What the heck is Project Ghost? Well, it’s a fully formed, turnkey telepresence system for small meetings, and it WORKS! The best way to describe it is for you to […]

Mo-Sys Engineering will again collaborate with LED processor company NovaStar to bring virtual production to InfoComm 2023 (booth 915, The demonstration will combine NovaStar LED processing with StarTracker camera tracking and Mo-Sys’ dedicated LED content server solution VP Pro XR. StarTracker is regarded as the gold standard in precision camera tracking for virtual production. Mo-Sys […]

ACT Entertainment will present the latest Ultimate Support Systems (USS) brand solutions at InfoComm 2023 (Booth 3643). Acquired by ACT last fall, USS is set to display its new UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder and BCM-300 Deluxe Broadcast Mic Stand. The company’s new UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder offers flexible support for a wide variety of tablet […]

Hitachi Kokusai Electric America (Hitachi Kokusai) will show its wide range of HD/UHD and HDR support for high-quality visual content acquisition across numerous AV applications at InfoComm 2023 in booth 2488. New to AV audiences is the SK-UHD7000-S2, a multi-format HD camera that converts to 4K with an affordable license upgrade option. The upgrade path […]

Visionary has appointed Joe Peavey Yes, that Peavey — as in Peavey Electronics) as software development and support engineer. In this role, Peavey will provide in-depth technical knowledge through customer support and accelerate the development of new technologies to meet the growing demands for networked audio and video distribution. Peavey brings a “wealth of experience […]

Snap One just announced a new entry-level Control4 bundle to help partners tackle single-room installations or expansions, leveraging the new CORE lite Controller and popular Halo remote to deliver full functionality for any budget. The CORE lite is a new Control4 system controller designed explicitly for single-room use with ports including ethernet, one USB, one […]

Astera today announces the introduction of their new Fresnel series of lights; the compact PlutoFresnel and the larger LeoFresnel. By developing LED lights specifically for integration with a Fresnel lens, Astera aims to provide all of the benefits of LED – including lower power draw, higher output strength, precise color control, lightweight profile, and full […]

disguise has announced the availability of Invisible — a complete technology bundle for real-time markerless motion capture developed in partnership with Move.ai. By removing the need for markers, wearable suits and long calibration setups, Invisible allows anyone to easily mirror their movements onto a character rig within disguise’s Designer software, all in real-time. The solution […]

CEDIA Expo announces expanded educational programming for CEDIA Expo 2023. Curated by CEDIA, the global membership association for the home technology industry, CEDIA Expo Conference features over 90 sessions, half of which are brand new. “The pace of change is accelerating,” said Mandy Beckner, vice president of education and training for CEDIA. “This year’s conference […]

Chief will debut its latest mount, the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System, at InfoComm 2023 in the Legrand | AV Booth 2201 in Orlando. This all-in-one configurable wall mounting system is designed to improve efficiency by streamlining installation workflows. AV professionals can “increase productivity and cost savings with this new system, especially for mass […]

TOTAL 2.0, an all-woman AV manufacturer’s representation agency founded by Dee Dee DeVoe, launches today across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Built on the legacy of Ron and Pam DeVoe’s TOTAL MARKETING rep agency, TOTAL 2.0 brings a “fresh perspective to the AV industry by following the three pillars of people, products and profit.” TOTAL […]

The sun is shining, the weather is warm and you know what that means — festival season has begun! #AVtweeps love music and the equipment that helps our favorite artists bring that music to a live audience. So, in honor of festival season, we’re asking you to give us your thoughts on the rental and […]

Pliant Technologies announced the release of a new CrewCom firmware and software update, v1.14. The latest update includes several enhancements to CrewCom’s already long list of capabilities, such as the support of two additional hardware devices, convenient new features and several key improvements to CrewWare control software to strengthen the user experience. Pliant will be […]

NUGEN Audio announces the full availability of its Aligner plug-in, complete with updated features and functionality. Initially offered as a “stealth” product for NUGEN subscribers who responded to the company’s annual survey, Aligner is now available for anyone to buy, with an improved algorithm from the original release. Designed to enhance the daily workflow of […]

Modulo Pi just announced the Modulo Kinetic Version 5, a media server with a full array of features for interactivity. Introduced in 2016, Modulo Kinetic is Modulo Pi’s flagship media server. The platform can be used across a complete project workflow thanks to its 3D environment, real-time timelines, embedded live mixer and show control tools, […]

Airtame announced a partnership with digital signage software developer Rise Vision to bring communication, safety and collaboration to educational facilities. For the first time, Rise Vision emergency alerts will be able to override a screen-sharing session on Airtame devices, bringing emergency alerts and increased safety to the classroom and other school settings where critical information […]

RoseWater Energy Group announced that its new course, Providing Protection Via Power Management for Luxury Homes, focusing on the significance of stable and reliable power, has been approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for Continuing Education Units (CEU) in the Health, Wellness, and Safety category. The course designated RW2023, is now available and […]

BenQ announced the LH730, the first LED-lit projector in the company’s lineup of DLP-based projectors. In addition to 4,000 lumens of brightness, the professional-grade LH730 1080p LED projector includes 98% of Rec. 709 color coverage in a single DLP 1080p resolution imager. The projector features long-lasting LED technology for up to 30,000 hours of life […]

NATICK, MA, May 30, 2023 — Post-production facility Studio Brain has taken a sustainable approach to upgrading its facilities. Based in the Kagurazaka district of Tokyo, the full-service production house is built around two fully equipped creative studios and three editing suites. The 66-square-meter MA1 control room has featured two flush-mounted Genelec 1035 main monitors since 1991. These were […]

Powersoft will introduce its cloud-based platform, Unica and Universo, to the U.S. market at InfoComm 2023 (June 14-16). The official unveiling will take place during a launch event on the show’s first day, June 14, at 12 p.m. at booth 5653. Building on Powersoft’s European launch at ISE, the Italian audio specialist says it is […]

The Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (IEMN, Lille, France) and Rohde & Schwarz have expanded their collaboration to research THz communications that utilize photonic technologies. In a recent demonstration, IEMN reached a milestone when researchers achieved generated a 300 GHz bidirectional link over an outdoor distance of 645 m for use in future 6G […]

Ahead of InfoComm 2023, LG Commercial Display is announcing a complete overhaul of the LG Pro Portal to make it easier to engage, transact and navigate the world of LG Business Solutions. “Leveraging years of customer feedback, the new portal offers a streamlined means to manage transactions, find product info and marketing materials, track shipments […]

Shure just announced the launch of the Microflex Advance MXA902 Integrated Conferencing Ceiling Array integrated loudspeaker and IntelliMix DSP for small and medium-sized meeting rooms. Since 2016, Shure’s Microflex Advance ceiling, wall and table array microphones have been a choice for AV conferencing applications. Following the MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone launch in 2022, Shure is […]

TD SYNNEX’s Eddie Franklin, senior vice president of sales / public sector, joined me on today’s videocast to talk all about his public sector team. There are all kids of opportunities that most AV integrators are likely not familiar with, as Eddie mentions, so watching this videocast could yield you giant returns! Take a look! […]

Earlier this month, I logged into my AVIXA training portal. I uploaded several certificates for CTS RUs that I had earned over the last 3 years. Some of those RUs came from moderating technical webinars or teaching workshops or courses for AVIXA. Others came from events like LAVnch Week right here on rAVe. Still more […]

CREATE TH!S, a Los Angeles creative studio and production stage, standardizes Scalable Display Technologies for edge blending and projection mapping Cambridge, Mass. (May 25, 2023) — Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, CREATE TH!S is an end-to-end extended reality (XR) stage and production studio creating original content and live experience. Established by Irfan Nathoo, David […]

Goose Headlines an Eclectic Mix on the Main Outdoor Stage For two days in early May, Daze Between New Orleans offered up a piquant musical jambalaya with headliners Goose joined on the main stage by Melt, Lawrence, David Shaw and George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners. The festivities were hosted on the expansive grounds of […]

PROLIGHTS has recently upgraded the lighting system at the Privilege Club in Dubai, one of the most spectacular nightclubs in the UAE, located on the top floor of the prestigious SLS Hotel in the Business Bay area. The club has hosted high-profile artists such as Will.I.Am and Akon, and has received recognition from the Guinness […]

SAVI has announced its new partnership with Sonance; with the full line of Professional Series Speakers now available through SAVI, integrators. SAVI and Sonance work together to completely streamline the programming and installation experience, making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective than ever. Sonance’s sleek line of professional speakers, combined with SAVI’s revolutionarily simple audio […]

Nestled in the heart of Palm Springs California, Reforma offers a triple threat of entertainment as the multi-room venue includes a full bar, a fine-dining experience, and a nightclub. Given the diverse nature of the venue’s spaces, Reforma needed to be equipped with a sound system that would offer the ability to both blend and separate experiences. […]

Eighth Day Sound deploys band’s first K Series concert sound system for global arena run NASHVILLE, Tennessee – May 2023 – Following the February release of their sixth studio album, This Is Why, Paramore traveled to South America in March and the United Kingdom in April for brief tours supporting the group’s highly-anticipated follow-up to 2017’s After Laughter. […]

FOOTHILL RANCH, California, May 24, 2023 — Deep in the heart of Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood lies St. Mark’s Church. Considered one of the best concert venues in the city, the church nave is quite large, with seating for more than 450 people. Parishioners celebrated the church’s first service in 1849 under the overarching timber […]