Kordz will showcase the attributes of high-quality cabling at CEDIA Expo 2024, Booth #3823. With a team of seasoned former integrators, Kordz says it has made it the company’s mission to address and solve the most frustrating challenges faced by professionals in the AV industry. Through a meticulous process the company calls “Kordzifying”, the company […]

Somfy announced the debut of the Sonesse 40 PoE motor range. The new Sonesse 40 PoE motor offers systems integrators the installation flexibility of Power over Ethernet technology. By delivering power and data signals to the motor on a single Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet cable, PoE reduces the amount of time and cabling required, which results in […]

Power management is one of the fastest-growing categories in the systems integration industry, yet misconceptions and uncertainties prevail. Notions that systems are too complex and difficult to install are among the most prevalent and may prevent integration firms from folding power management into their offerings. RoseWater Energy wants to put an end to the confusion […]

Dirac announced the appointment of Anders Storm as chief executive officer, effective immediately, according to Dirac Chairman Johan Sedihn. Storm’s appointment as CEO comes at a time when the company is experiencing “record-breaking growth in the automotive and home audio markets,” driven by new and expanded commercial partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest players […]

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Aug. 29, 2024 — Riedel Communications today announced that The University of Texas Athletics (UT) has deployed a comprehensive Riedel solution to enable clear communications and streamlined production across its expansive sports facilities. Completed by systems integrator Diversified, the installation includes Riedel’s Artist digital matrix intercom, Bolero wireless intercom, and Simplylive Production […]

Idyllic new hotel combines Nordic design with state-of-the-art Genelec Smart IP technology NATICK, MA, August 29, 2024 — Kuopio’s Panorama Landscape Hotel sits at the top of Mountain Tahko ski resort overlooking a landscape that could’ve been hand-painted by Monet. Some guests sit in the clouds absorbing the natural beauty of the forest, while others […]

ASCENDO Immersive Audio announced two new subwoofers — The28 SUB SQUARED PRO PASSIVE ($30,000) and The16 SUB PRO PASSIVE ($5,800). ASCENDO developed a 28-inch composite sandwich cone from multiple layers of rohacell and advanced composite materials. With the cone area equivalent to a 32-inch subwoofer, The16 SUB PRO PASSIVE is designed using a rohacell carbon […]

Level Home announced the release of professional installer editions of its smart locks, Level Bolt and Level Lock+ including new Zigbee native configuration options. Curated for the professional install market, Level Bolt Pro Pack and Level Lock+ Pro Pack offer special add-ons and integration opportunities for installers to offer their customers the convenience of smart […]

Vanco International announced the launch of the PAEXWIR wireless audio extender. This solution transmits stereo audio and subwoofer signals up to 164 feet (50m) with line of sight, or 50 feet (15m) through walls, ceilings and floors. PAEXWIR sends uncompressed, lossless audio using adaptive frequency hopping and selectable 5.2 GHz or 5.8 GHz frequency ranges […]

L-Acoustics announced a strategic restructuring and significant expansion of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) sales team. This move, led by recently appointed Director of Sales EMEA, Tim Völker, introduces a new “Head of Sales” management position and key hires designed to meet the increasing sophistication and scale of projects in the region. The […]

Bond announced compatibility between their Bond Bridge Pro and the Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 line of automated window shades. The Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-Wi-Fi bridge brings unified control of up to 50 motorized window shades/screens, awnings, pergola louvers, ceiling fans and more. Compatible with many motor brands, users manage these appliances via the Bond […]

BenQ announced the BenQ Ace golf sim projector for $1,899. The BenQ Ace’s short throw lens allows for 1:1 aspect ratio screens and handles 95% Rec. 709 color accuracy. Like all projectors in the BenQ’s golf-sim lineup, it features an IP5X-rated, sealed dust-proof laser engine that eliminates the need for lamp replacements and filter cleaning. […]

Explore Boise State University’s esports facilities with an exclusive tour and get an inside look at the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup. Discover how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of competitive gaming, guided by insights from industry leader Chris Haskell. Plus, hear from a student-athlete about their experience and gain further perspective on the evolving […]

An all-new sound reinforcement system in a new facility also includes three SSL SuperAnalogueTM Dante stageboxes, and more Baton Rouge, Louisiana, August 29, 2024 — Rose Hill Church relocated a few miles across Baton Rouge earlier this year, upgrading from a 200-seat sanctuary to one more than four times that size to better accommodate its […]

Leon brings its signature approach to CEDIA Expo 2024 with several new ways for designers and integrators to bring the finishing touch to every space. A celebration of the creative process, Leon’s Booth #3916 layout encourages attendees to explore a three-step approach of incorporating technology into the design of any room: framing the TV, adding […]

MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY, August 22, 2024 – When the landscape-design-build experts at Ledden Palimeno were tasked with delivering discrete lighting and audio for the compact, walled garden of an historic nineteenth century residential townhouse, they knew that Coastal Source’s attractive, high performance outdoor speakers and light fixtures were the ideal choice for a solution that […]

Extron introduced the AXI 22 AT D Plus, a single-gang decorator-style Dante audio interface for integrating two mic/line sources onto a Dante-enabled audio system. It features two XLR audio inputs and switchable 48 volt phantom power for connecting and powering condenser microphones, and remote control via the network for each input. The AXI 22 AT […]

Snap One, now part of ADI, announced an integration partnership with Apple Music. Control4 Partners now have the ability to infuse Apple Music into scenes, routines and automations with the touch of a button, voice command, automatically via schedule, wake up and more. Using the intuitive Control4 interface, customers can browse through the curated mixes, […]

Marshall Electronics debuted the CV625 PTZ Camera, a 25x zoom auto-tracking PTZ camera for broadcast events, show stages, educational lecture halls and large format houses of worship. Available in black (CV625-TB) and white models (CV625-TW), the camera uses AI facial learning to automatically track, follow and frame presenters. The CV625 features a high performance 8-Megapixel […]

Extron announced the DA4 HD 8K L and the DA6 HD 8K L, four- and six-output distribution amplifiers for HDMI 2.1 signals. They support resolutions up to 8K/30 at 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. Each distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color […]

Crestron Electronics announced the newest additions to the Crestron Home OS 4 that will be unveiled at CEDIA Expo 2024. Crestron Home OS is built with dealers and homeowners equally in mind. The latest updates demonstrate that commitment with new features that add even more customization options and further open the ecosystem of devices while […]

Boom Collaboration just launched something called Boom ZYGO; think ClickShare Conference using USB-C instead off being wireless. The docking station has been developed for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) conferencing applications where you want to switch between UCC platforms. Connectivity includes two USB-C 10G ports and four USB-A 5G ports as well as a 1GbE […]

Leon Speakers announced the Studio Frame for Sony BRAVIA 7. This updated version introduces two new additional sizes and several enhanced features. Like its predecessor, the Leon Studio Frame for Sony BRAVIA 7 is designed to allow the Sony BRAVIA 7 to look like a work of art. With new 55” and 85” options added […]

Copenhagen, Denmark, August 22, 2024 — For the past eight years, Frank Grønbæk, front-of-house engineer with Grammy-nominated, global chart-topping Danish pop band Lukas Graham, has been using various lightweight, portable mixing consoles while continuing to search for a solution that also offers exceptional sound quality and reliability. When Grønbæk visited Solid State Logic’s U.K. headquarters […]

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, August 23, 2024 — Gainesville is definitely “Gator Country” and a hub of activity. Home of the University of Florida Gators, Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, offering a plethora of memorable experiences in the most populous city in North Central Florida. With nearly 150,000 residents, visitors can immerse themselves […]

Walpole, MA, USA, August 23, 2024 — A Silver Jubilee Celebration for His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan was held on June 6 to honor his 25 years on the throne. Amman-based Tritec AV, established in 1984 as Jordan’s first pro AV provider, was commissioned to manage audio and video for the high-profile event based […]

It’s coming. Soon. Meta will bring out its XR calling service with Pixel Codec Avatars (PiCA): a deep generative model of 3D human faces. Unlike Apple’s Personas (which use front display and depth sensors), the Codec Avatars appear in 3D as full 360-degree photorealistic faces. Let’s call it a “digital twin” for your face. As […]

Emily Dean joins me as guest host for this episode of rAVe [TV] to talk about a few of the upcoming products we can expect to see at CEDIA Expo 2024. From speakers made to go with the LED display to a universal frame-style mount for thin-bezel TVs, we are expecting to see quite a […]

Nashville, TN – August 2024… As a course creator, content creator, and musician based in Nashville, Haley Powers is active as a blogger and content producer on services such as Instagram and YouTube. Her content is focused on encouraging other musicians to express their creativity online. In the process, she has garnered close to 50K […]

Denon, a pioneer in audio technology with over a century of expertise, proudly introduces the Denon AVR-A10H. Denon’s latest A-Series receiver takes inspiration from the flagship A1H model to deliver unparalleled audio performance and innovation for home theaters. Unmatched A-Series Performance: Using the “highest-grade components” including a new ESS DAC array and an OFC wound […]

Bose Professional announced the appointment of Adam Castillo as vice president of global marketing. Castillo brings over 20 years of experience leading marketing teams at companies ranging from startups to large, global technology companies. Castillo will report to CEO John Maier. “We are thrilled to welcome Adam to the Bose Professional team,” said Maier. “His […]

Ambisonic Systems by Origin Acoustics is introducing a collection of luxury landscape speakers to complement its new Hexagonal Bollards — honeycomb shaped. Each speaker will feature Ambisonic Systems’ hexagonal design to compliment “any modern-style residential or commercial outdoor space.” All Ambisonic landscape speakers feature high-performance round planar magnetic ribbon tweeter technology for superior high frequency […]