PROLIGHTS Debuts New Batter-Operated Series of Smart BatPlusNeo Uplights

PROLIGHTS announced the Smart BatPlusNeo, a battery-operated uplighting product category. The Smart BatPlusNeo is powered by seven RGB+WW emitters, the Smart BatPlusNeo delivers up to 3,000 lumens, doubling the brightness of its predecessor during a 3-hour runtime. Even at equal runtime at full power, it offers a 20% output boost while achieving a 60% improvement […]

PROLIGHTS Debuts New Batter-Operated Series of Smart BatPlusNeo Uplights

PROLIGHTS Debuts Jet Profile300LT With 300 Watt White LED Light

PROLIGHTS announced the release of the Jet Profile300LT, a new moving profile fixture that merges high-precision keylight with the power and reach of a long-throw At the heart of the Jet Profile300LT is its 300W white LED source and advanced optical system, refined by a large 140mm front lens. This combination ensures remarkable efficiency, even […]

PROLIGHTS Debuts Jet Profile300LT With 300 Watt White LED Light

Telycam Ships the Explore Broadcast-Quality PTZ Camera for Live Events and Production

Telycam is shipping its Explore broadcast-quality PTZ camera designed for live production and events. The Explore integrates a 1-inch, 9MP Sony sensor for 4K60 and includes Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for tracking fast-moving subjects or spontaneous moments and keeping them in focus. The camera includes NDI High Bandwidth, NDI HX3, 12G-SDI with genlock, HDMI and […]

Telycam Ships the Explore Broadcast-Quality PTZ Camera for Live Events and Production

Panasonic Debuts New Short-Throw Laser Projector Series

Panasonic Connect announced its new PT-VMZ7ST Series Short Throw LCD Laser Projectors, which includes the PT-VMZ7ST and PT-VMZ6ST models. The series is aimed at sports, simulation, higher education, corporate and museum environments. Key features include: Up to 7,000lm2 and WUXGA resolution with 3,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio. Advanced Color Adjustment supports color reproduction, making it ideal for […]

Panasonic Debuts New Short-Throw Laser Projector Series

Panasonic Connect Drops KAIROS Software Version 1.8; Adds Multiple Core Control and 4:4:4 16-bit Outputs

Panasonic Connect Europe launched the latest software for its KAIROS video production platform. Version 1.8 offers Multiple Core Control functionality, integration with live graphics platforms, and support for a greater number and variety of high, IP-based resolutions. Where previously multiple control panels were required to operate multiple KAIROS Core mainframes, Multiple Core Control enables two […]

Panasonic Connect Drops KAIROS Software Version 1.8; Adds Multiple Core Control and 4:4:4 16-bit Outputs

Tascam Debuts DR-05XP and DR-07XP 32-Bit Audio Recorders

Tascam announced two new portable stereo recorders; the DR-05XP and DR-07XP are what the company calls “pro-quality recording” for music, audio-for-video, meetings, dictation and more. Featuring 32-bit float resolution capability, both recorders make it easy to capture high quality recordings instantly. The 32-bit float recording mode with up to 96 kHz sample rate ensures low-noise, […]

Tascam Debuts DR-05XP and DR-07XP 32-Bit Audio Recorders

Panasonic Connect Debuts New Production-Grade PTZ Camera That Includes Esports and Virtual Production, Too

Panasonic Connect’s new AW-UE150AW/AK 4K PTZ camera is designed for both broadcasters and content creators. The UE150AW/AK supports the NDI High Bandwidth protocol enabling IP-based, low-latency 4K video transmission. This is in addition to existing support for SRT and NDI HX2 protocols, ensuring steady performance in unstable network conditions. It is also compatible with 12G-SDI, […]

Panasonic Connect Debuts New Production-Grade PTZ Camera That Includes Esports and Virtual Production, Too

DPA Microphones Says It Invented a Distortion-Free Mic and Patented It

DPA Microphones announced its new CORE+ technology, a patent-pending design that the company says is a distortion-free microphone. DPA’s CORE+ eliminates the non-linearities typically generated by the membrane and electronic components of a microphone. CORE+ neutralizes distortion across the entire dynamic range of the microphone, making any non-linear artifacts imperceptible and virtually unmeasurable. This new […]

DPA Microphones Says It Invented a Distortion-Free Mic and Patented It

Portrait Displays Calman Platform is Fire OS and Panasonic-Ready

Portrait Displays announced an expansion of its Calman Ready Program, continuing a 14-year partnership with Panasonic. Panasonic’s new 2025 flagship TVs—the W95B Mini LED TV and Z95B OLED TV—are now Calman-ready for automated color calibration. This update also introduces Calman color calibration technology to Amazon Fire TV devices. Portrait Displays worked with Panasonic to bring […]

Portrait Displays Calman Platform is Fire OS and Panasonic-Ready

BHV to Debut New 4K 60 Video Processor Platform for Live Sports

BHV will hold a technology preview of its new 4K 60 video processor platform at ISE 2025. The platform, which sits at the heart of BHV’s recently introduced Camera SportsBox four-channel remote switcher and format processor, will be demonstrated packed with features including advanced HDR/SDR cross conversion and keying capabilities. Camera SportsBox is a compact […]

BHV to Debut New 4K 60 Video Processor Platform for Live Sports

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang At CES 2025: Navigating the Future of AI and Computing

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, delivered a CES 2025 keynote presentation Monday evening that underscored NVIDIA’s commitment to innovation while grappling with pressing questions about AI’s broader implications. Beyond the product announcements and technical highlights, Huang’s keynote painted a picture of a tech company at the crossroads of ambition and responsibility. Here’s an […]

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang At CES 2025: Navigating the Future of AI and Computing

New HDMI V 2.2 Includes 96Gbps Experience for AR, VR and Mixed Reality Resolutions and Refresh Rates

The HDMI Forum has announced the upcoming release of Version 2.2 of the HDMI Specification. The new specification introduces advancements that enhance audio and video quality for content creators, including TV, movie and game studios, while supporting multiple distribution platforms. With 96Gbps bandwidth and next-generation HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology, the update optimizes performance for […]

New HDMI V 2.2 Includes 96Gbps Experience for AR, VR and Mixed Reality Resolutions and Refresh Rates

VESA to Develop DP80LL Ultra-High-Bit-Rate (UHBR) Cables for 80Gbps DisplayPort; NVIDIA Is Helping

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced its plans to introduce new DP80LL (“low loss”) ultra-high-bit-rate (UHBR) cables, supporting up to four-lane UHBR20 link rates with a maximum throughput of 80 Gbps. These active cables will extend up to three meters in length, significantly increasing the connection range for DisplayPort devices. The DP80LL cables will […]

VESA to Develop DP80LL Ultra-High-Bit-Rate (UHBR) Cables for 80Gbps DisplayPort; NVIDIA Is Helping

VESA Adds New Performance Levels to ClearMR and DisplayHDR True Black Standards for Esports

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced that it has published updates to several of its front-of-screen performance standard and logo programs, which are designed to help drive the industry to produce better-quality display products for consumers and content creators. These updates include the addition of new performance tiers for VESA’s ClearMR standard for measuring […]

VESA Adds New Performance Levels to ClearMR and DisplayHDR True Black Standards for Esports

THE rAVe Esports Show — Season 2, Episode 3: The Esports Stadium Arlington Facility Tour

It’s time for another episode of THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert. Today, I’m taking you on a tour of the Esports Stadium Arlington in Texas. We’ll explore the facility, including the main stage, the backstage area, and the spectator experience. Join me for an inside look! Do you want to be notified before […]

THE rAVe Esports Show — Season 2, Episode 3: The Esports Stadium Arlington Facility Tour

Extron Ships New Compact Three Source Audio Mixer for All Rooms

Extron is now shipping the MVC 121 xi, a compact three-source audio mixer with built-in DSP for mixing and signal processing. The mixer includes a stereo line-level input, two mic/line-level inputs with 48-volt phantom power for condenser microphones, and both fixed and variable stereo line-level outputs. Features include gain control, filters, bass and treble tone […]

Extron Ships New Compact Three Source Audio Mixer for All Rooms

Here’s How the Hawaii Pacific University Integrated Its New Esports Arena

Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) has enhanced its Esports Arena at the Aloha Tower Marketplace with a cutting-edge Extron XTP system, transforming the facility’s AV capabilities. An Extron XTP II CrossPoint matrix switching system powers real-time transmission of high-action gaming content, player statistics, and other dynamic media to multiple professional-grade display devices throughout the arena. The […]

Here’s How the Hawaii Pacific University Integrated Its New Esports Arena

New Christie Jazz Series Projectors Aims to Simplify Mapping, Live Events and Theme Park Projection

Christie announced the Jazz Series of projectors, a new range of WUXGA and 4K UHD+ 1-chip DLP laser projectors that all weigh less than 65lbs. (30kg). Christie Jazz Series consists of four projectors: DWU1800-JS – WUXGA resolution and 17,700 lumens DWU2400-JS – WUXGA resolution and 23,750 lumens 4K1600-JS – 4K UHD+ resolution and 16,600 lumens […]

New Christie Jazz Series Projectors Aims to Simplify Mapping, Live Events and Theme Park Projection

Marshall Intros New PTZ Cameras for Every Possible Application

Marshall introduced the CV630-BI (in black) and CV630-WI (in white) IP PTZ Cameras. The CV630-BI and CV630-WI cameras feature 25X UHD (HEVC) IP capabilities, making them aimed at live broadcast, newscast, reality TV, concerts, corporate, government, courtroom, house of worship and education applications. At its core, the CV630-BI and CV630-WI are both equipped with an […]

Marshall Intros New PTZ Cameras for Every Possible Application

QuickLink Adds NewBlue Graphics to StudioPro

QuickLink announced that NewBlue Captivate graphics software is now integrated as a standard feature on all models of QuickLink StudioPro, QuickLink’s flagship 4K video production platform for corporate, sports, government, education and house of worship video storytellers. NewBlue, Inc. is a provider of broadcasting and graphic solutions. Tailor-made for the global professional AV and broadcast […]

QuickLink Adds NewBlue Graphics to StudioPro

Here’s How Extron Pulled off the Esports Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024

Extron powered the Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024, an esports tournament hosted by SPACEJUMP in Perth, Australia. The event brought together top gamers and esports enthusiasts for a dynamic competition that demanded flawless audiovisual performance. Extron’s cutting-edge AV solutions, including the MGP 641 xi multi-window processor, SMP 351 streaming media processor, and TLP Pro 1025T […]

Here’s How Extron Pulled off the Esports Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024

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

Creative Technology Adds Sound Blaster G8 Gaming DAC

Creative Technology announced the release of the Sound Blaster G8, the latest external gaming DAC featuring dual USB-C inputs with mixing capabilities. Coupled with 32-bit/384 kHz playback and an Xamp headphone bi-amplifier, the Sound Blaster G8 allows users to connect two devices — such as a PC and console — at the same time without […]

Creative Technology Adds Sound Blaster G8 Gaming DAC

Lightware Debuts 1G and 1G AV-over-IP Switchers that Manage and Switch USB-C, Too

Lightware Visual Engineering announced the Taurus TPN and Gemini GVN products; AV-over-IP for mission-critical installs. The Lightware Taurus TPN is a device for large meeting rooms, boardrooms and conference settings that includes both USB-C and SDVoE (10G AV-over-IP) technology for HDMI 2.0 4K60 4:4:4 matrix switching over 10G Ethernet networks, with a range of up […]

Lightware Debuts 1G and 1G AV-over-IP Switchers that Manage and Switch USB-C, Too

How to Get Into Esports Part 1: A Recap

Esports is rapidly growing and becoming a crucial part of both the entertainment and education sectors. During this week’s LAVNCH & LEARN, Gary Kayye talks about how to delve into the world of esports, but most importantly, why you should. To find out more about the opportunities esports present for AV professionals, be sure to […]

How to Get Into Esports Part 1: A Recap

Esports Will Award Nearly $2B in Prize Money in 2024 and will Eclipse 640 Million Players Globally

Soulbound.gg reports that the top 100 esports games will award $1.72 billion to 131,543 players through 52,451 tournaments as of 2024. The global audience is expected to exceed 640 million by 2025. Leading games include Dota 2, Fortnite, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and Arena of Valor. China leads in earnings with $289.1 million, followed by […]

Esports Will Award Nearly $2B in Prize Money in 2024 and will Eclipse 640 Million Players Globally

New FUSION Creos by GLP is 18 x 40W RGB LED Wall Wash

With the new FUSION Creos, GLP claims its pushing the boundaries of the LED washlight. The Creos is an IP65-certified LED washlight with 18 × 40W RGBL LEDs and motorized zoom. Thanks to its cluster design with a consistent LED pixel pitch, several devices can be lined up horizontally and thus form into a seamless, […]

New FUSION Creos by GLP is 18 x 40W RGB LED Wall Wash

Plainfield High School is Packed with ProAV Tech; Here’s What It Includes

Plainfield Public Schools, located in Plainfield, New Jersey, recently hosted a ribbon cutting for its $4 million renovation of the Plainfield High School auditorium, new eSports gaming arena, and black box theater. PureTek Group, of nearby Boonton, New Jersey, designed and installed Electro-Voice sound reinforcement systems for each venue. “The auditorium was completely refurbished to […]

Plainfield High School is Packed with ProAV Tech; Here’s What It Includes

THE rAVe Esports Show — Season 2, Episode 2: From CRTs to Cutting-Edge Monitors: The Evolution of Esports Technology

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 […]

THE rAVe Esports Show — Season 2, Episode 2: From CRTs to Cutting-Edge Monitors: The Evolution of Esports Technology

Chief Delivers TiLED dvLED Universal Wall Mounts for ALL LEDs

Chief, a brand of Legrand AV, announced that TiLED Series dvLED Universal Wall Mounts, the next generation of TiLED dvLED wall mounts, are shipping and available to order. Compatible with a multitude of interlocking dvLED panels from leading manufacturers, these universal wall mounts simplify the installation process, reduce installation time from days to hours and […]

Chief Delivers TiLED dvLED Universal Wall Mounts for ALL LEDs

Here’s a K-12 School District That Understands the Value of Esports; And is Competing Using Extron

To better engage their K-12 students, the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) in Southern California offers an esports program. It was conceived to enable growth of a student’s social and emotional well-being and open avenues for their future. Esports activities include afterschool individual and group competitions and tournament play among CUSD schools and with other […]

Here’s a K-12 School District That Understands the Value of Esports; And is Competing Using Extron

Bose Announces ControlSpace Cloud and Accelerator

Bose Professional announced the release of two additions to the ControlSpace ecosystem: ControlSpace Accelerator, a software tool that automates and speeds up audio system design by what the company says is up to five times, and ControlSpace Cloud, a new cloud-based monitoring service. ControlSpace is Bose Professional’s hardware/software ecosystem that provides networked control, mixing and […]

Bose Announces ControlSpace Cloud and Accelerator