Logitech Just Shot a Salvo at Every Streaming Camera Company With Launch of Mevo Core

The Logitech Mevo Multicam system includes the new Mevo Core, for livestreaming and creating pro-level multicam content. Mevo Core’s livestreaming camera captures 4K HD video and empowers creators to wirelessly stream directly to their favorite destinations, including YouTube and Twitch as well as 99% of the production-based streaming platforms. Choose any Micro Four-Thirds lens to […]

Logitech Just Shot a Salvo at Every Streaming Camera Company With Launch of Mevo Core

MultiDyne Enters the Uncompressed IP Gateway ST 2110 Market for Broadcast

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems launched a new series of openGear solutions bridge between the SDI and IP worlds. The new MDoG Series offers SMPTE ST 2110 network interface and low-latency JPEG-XS codec modules to manage uncompressed and compressed signals as they move between legacy systems and IP networks. MultiDyne’s MDoG-6060 modules represent the […]

MultiDyne Enters the Uncompressed IP Gateway ST 2110 Market for Broadcast

AVNation and rAVe Partner to Grow the Number of End Users Entering AV

rAVe’s AVBuyers.Club, a news platform dedicated to end users of audiovisual technology, specifically technology managers, IT managers and industry professionals, announces an innovative partnership with AVNation Media, a leading podcasting and audiovisual news service, to expand the market reach by attracting more end users to the audiovisual industry. AVNation has strategically refocused its efforts on […]

AVNation and rAVe Partner to Grow the Number of End Users Entering AV

Cinegy Debuts Capture PRO Version 24.1

Cinegy says it has added yet more power and functionality to its real-time ingest application Cinegy Capture PRO. The new release, version 24.1, claims to make multi-format and multi-resolution ingest simpler. Cinegy Capture PRO meets the need for real-time video to be recorded reliably and securely, and at the same time made available across the […]

Cinegy Debuts Capture PRO Version 24.1

Retiring in the AV Industry: Advice From Someone Who’s Done it Twice

By Ron DeVoe Since I have retired from the AV industry TWICE, I have been asked to offer advice or recognition of possible fallacies in retirement enjoyment. Because ownership of an AV business requires an enormous amount of mental energy for time and resource management, goal setting and attainment, cash flow and keeping up with […]

Retiring in the AV Industry: Advice From Someone Who’s Done it Twice

ISE 2024: Facts and Figures Broken Down

ISE 2024 has come and gone, and we definitely left a mark on the show with our coverage this year (over 2,000 product videos — crazy). But now that the show is over, ISE released a report reviewing many of its figures. This piece wraps up a few of those highlights. First of all, ISE […]

ISE 2024: Facts and Figures Broken Down

Sharp Launches SoC MultiSync ME Series With Android-Based OS

Sharp just launched the MultiSync ME Series, including the PN-ME432, PN-ME502, PN-ME552 and PN-ME652. What makes the MultiSync MExx2 Series unique is its SoC (system-on-chip) architecture with an embedded Android-based operating system — it can run a UCC meeting platform or be used as a digital signage player. The new line integrates a complete CMS. […]

Sharp Launches SoC MultiSync ME Series With Android-Based OS

Marshall Electronics Debuts Auto-Tracking CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ Camera with HDMI, PoE and USB-C

Marshall Electronics debuted the auto-tracking CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ camera. The Marshall CV612, available in black (CV612-TBI) and white models (CV612-TWI), features the ability to automatically track, follow and frame presenters using AI facial learning for “accurate and smooth” self-adjusting maneuvers. Equipped with 12X optical and a 15X digital zoom, the CV612 offers a 4.1mm-49.2mm (6.6-70.3 degrees) […]

Marshall Electronics Debuts Auto-Tracking CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ Camera with HDMI, PoE and USB-C

GPO Display Debuts 57″ and 58″ Stretch Displays for Signage

GPO Display announced the launch of its new 57″ and 58″ Panoramic (stretch-style) LCDs. These models are shipping and represent GPO Display’s “first foray into Ultra High Definition (UHD) Panoramic displays, specifically designed for situations where wall space is limited but legibility at a significant distance is required.” The 57″ PA57H is GPO Display’s most […]

GPO Display Debuts 57″ and 58″ Stretch Displays for Signage

Shure Intros New Wireless Clip-On Microphone, the MoveMic Microphone System

Shure introduced its newest line of wireless clip-on microphones, the MoveMic Microphone System. MoveMic delivers “broadcast-quality audio in an ultra-lightweight design,” ideal for content creators, videographers and mobile journalists. According to the company, it is the “smallest, best-sounding, dual-channel direct-to-phone wireless lavalier solution available,” developed with a custom acoustic design and proprietary wireless software. Shure’s […]

Shure Intros New Wireless Clip-On Microphone, the MoveMic Microphone System

5 Reasons You Should Join LAVNCH WEEK 9

If you’ve been following us or reading our content for a while, you’ve probably noticed that we host a lot of virtual events. Most notably, twice per year, we host something called LAVNCH WEEK. But really, it’s a “LAVNCH four days.” Why? Because it’s four days of panels, product announcements and fireside chats that we […]

5 Reasons You Should Join LAVNCH WEEK 9

New Extron SMP 401 Is 3 HDMI Output 4K/60 Streaming Media Processor for Livestreaming

Extron introduced the SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor, the latest addition to its SMP family. The SMP 401 is a “high-performance all-in-one 4K/60 processor that easily captures, switches, scales and distributes AV sources and presentations.” Processing with H.264/H.265 encoding provides up to five recordings and six streams concurrently. The SMP 401 […]

New Extron SMP 401 Is 3 HDMI Output 4K/60 Streaming Media Processor for Livestreaming

Bogen Partners With 6 More Companies for Its Nyquist IP-Based Paging System

Bogen Communications announced a lineup of technology partners, including Early Warning Labs, IPVideo, Lightspeed Technologies, Omnilert, Raptor Technologies and TeachLogic. Bogen Communications’ latest technology partnerships enhance and expand functionality for its Nyquist E7000 and Nyquist C4000 systems, IP-based paging and intercom solutions. Early Warning Labs — an officially licensed partner of the US Geological Survey […]

Bogen Partners With 6 More Companies for Its Nyquist IP-Based Paging System

How Gaming Engines and AI are Shaping AV

In 2016 I wrote a blog called, “Why aren’t we talking about NVIDIA?” If you missed it, the general conclusion was that AI and large-scale video applications would drive NVIDIA to success well beyond gaming. When I wrote that blog in April of 2016, NVIDIA was trading at $8.50. Today, NVIDIA is at $776 with […]

How Gaming Engines and AI are Shaping AV

LG Adds 5 Projectors That Include WebOS and Include 16:9, 16:6 and 21:9 Aspect Ratios

LG Business Solutions has introduced its new five-model RG series of ProBeam laser projectors up to 4K UHD resolution and 6,000 lumens, integrated with Crestron RoomView compatibility as well as LG’s webOS digital signage platform. Using this announcement, LG redesigned the entire ProBeam RG series lineup with multi-aspect-ratio control that allows users to switch between […]

LG Adds 5 Projectors That Include WebOS and Include 16:9, 16:6 and 21:9 Aspect Ratios

New LSKIT-BSC Beale Street Audio Outdoor Speaker Kit for ProAV, HomeAV Debuts

Vanco International announced the launch of the LSKIT-BSC Beale Street Audio Outdoor Speaker Kit. Designed for both commercial and residential applications, the LSKIT-BSC includes four WP4V-BSC 4-inch on-wall/pendant speakers, four WPV-LAND speaker mounting kits and one LS10-BSC 10-inch downfiring subwoofer. This speaker bundle “delivers coverage for areas up to 900 square feet.” Beale Street 4-inch […]

New LSKIT-BSC Beale Street Audio Outdoor Speaker Kit for ProAV, HomeAV Debuts

New Extron HDMI Wallplate Sends USB-C, HDMI, Audio and Control 100 Meters

Extron just launched the DTP3 T 212 D, a two-gang decorator-style transmitter that sends USB-C, HDMI, audio and control up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT6A cable. It supports video resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4) and is HDCP 2.3 compliant. For maximum image quality and minimal latency, all supported video resolutions are […]

New Extron HDMI Wallplate Sends USB-C, HDMI, Audio and Control 100 Meters

Chief Adds New Accessories to Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System

Chief added to its Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System with accessories that “further support and streamline the flat panel solution.” The new accessories include the Camera Shelf, 650mm Interface Extenders, Crestron UC Bracket Accessory and Video-Sound Bar Mount. The Chief Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System is designed with feedback from integrators for faster […]

Chief Adds New Accessories to Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System

Epson Launches Dedicated Projector Website for the HOW Market

To help faith-based organizations get started, Epson has launched a new webpage that includes resources dedicated to assisting the faith-based community in selecting the right projector solutions for their space and provide support long after installation. Providing end users with access to special pricing, Epson also introduced the Faith-Based Organization Projector Pricing Program to help […]

Epson Launches Dedicated Projector Website for the HOW Market

Middle Atlantic Products Adds Forum Lectern

Middle Atlantic Products announced the Forum Lectern, the latest solution in the company’s configurable AV furniture product line, Forum Collaboration Suite. Compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the electrically height-adjustable Forum Lectern is perfectly suited for higher education and training or presentation spaces. It offers customization to fit any space, like logo panels, […]

Middle Atlantic Products Adds Forum Lectern

NADiV Audio Launches Dante-Enabled Audio Interfaces

NADiV Audio has launched its NADiV range of Dante-enabled audio interface and control devices for portable and installed AV and pro audio environments, including houses of worship, recording studios and live event venues. The NADiV family is anchored by two rack-mount interface products, 8 Squared and 16 Squared, that support multiple channels (8×8 and 16×16, […]

NADiV Audio Launches Dante-Enabled Audio Interfaces

Need Live Support? Call Jen Watman at Solid State Logic

Solid State Logic appointed Jen Watman as live product specialist. Watman is responsible for providing user support for the entire SSL Live product line. Since joining SSL, Watman has delivered SSL Live User Training to SSL’s touring and house of worship customers, resellers and end users alike. One of her primary objectives will be to […]

Need Live Support? Call Jen Watman at Solid State Logic

Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2024 Edition

Welcome to my 24th annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! It’s been an honor to have written this for 24 straight years and even more of an honor for it to have so many thousands of readers annually — it’s almost always our most-read article of the year on rAVe [PUBS]. So, if you’re reading this right […]

Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2024 Edition

AVer Information Announces VC520 Pro3 Pro-Grade Videoconferencing Solution

AVer Information announced the VC520 Pro3, a pro-grade videoconferencing solution combining a high-quality camera and speakerphone. Designed for medium-to-large meeting rooms, the VC520 Pro3 features a pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) design to elevate videoconferencing experiences. AVer’s VC520 Pro3 features a 12X optical lens and a 36X total zoom, including 24X lossless zoom for exceptional […]

AVer Information Announces VC520 Pro3 Pro-Grade Videoconferencing Solution

January 2024 Temperature Check Results: ProAV Predictions

Welcome to the first results analysis of rAVe’s monthly Temperature Check of 2024! For the month of January, we wanted to get in the spirit of the new year by asking for your predictions for the AV market in 2024. Here’s what you guys had to say! Our first question centered around which segments of […]

January 2024 Temperature Check Results: ProAV Predictions

New Atlona HDBaseT Wallplate Fits Into Its Omega Series

Atlona expanded its Omega Series with the AT-OME-TX11-WP HDBaseT wallplate transmitter aimed at meeting rooms, classrooms and auditoriums. The company says the OME-TX11-WP transmits HDMI video at up to 4K60 4:2:0 with embedded audio up to 330 feet (100 meters) using CATx cable. Atlona says the OME-TX11-WP is primarily intended as a companion to the […]

New Atlona HDBaseT Wallplate Fits Into Its Omega Series

Extron Debuts HDMI Splitter Amplifier for MS Teams and It Can Do 8K Signals

Extron announced the DA2 HD 8K L, an HDCP 2.3-compliant distribution amplifier for HDMI 2.1 signals. The company says it supports resolutions up to 8K/30 @ 4:4:4, including 5K applications such as for Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. The dual-output distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up […]

Extron Debuts HDMI Splitter Amplifier for MS Teams and It Can Do 8K Signals

Avocor Introduces X Series All-in-One LED for High-End Corporate and Retail Spaces

Avocor introduced the X Series, an all-in-one large-format LED. The X Series designed for high-end corporate environments as well as retail spaces. With two size options available, 132” (21:9) and 138” (16:9), the Avocor X Series is powered by a built-in processor, the same used in Avocor’s commercial collaboration displays. Here’s a video we shot […]

Avocor Introduces X Series All-in-One LED for High-End Corporate and Retail Spaces

NETGEAR is Now Plug & Play with Panasonic Connect KAIROS

NETGEAR announced an interoperability partnership with Panasonic Connect for the KAIROS IT/IP Platform for live production. The M4350 series ST 2110-capable switches are part of NETGEAR’s ongoing initiative to develop AV-over-IP solutions for the broadcast and Pro AV industries. KAIROS is an IT/IP Platform for live production that gives professionals unlimited control to deliver content […]

NETGEAR is Now Plug & Play with Panasonic Connect KAIROS

TASCAM Announces MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier

TASCAM announced the MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier. Part of the company’s Compact Commercial Series, the new MA-BT240 includes the ability to switch between low and high amplification impedance, Bluetooth reception for content streaming, a microphone input for paging, ducking capability — it’s aimed at commercial spaces including retail stores, restaurants, cafes, office environments, educational facilities […]

TASCAM Announces MA-BT240 Multifunctional Mixing Amplifier

Astera Launches ProjectionLens Accessory for Battery-Powered LED-Based Light

Astera announced the launch of ProjectionLens, as accessory designed to add capabilities to its battery-powered, LED-based light, allowing to convert quickly into a Profile Spotlight. The lightweight, portable PlutoFresnel — which operates on a completely wireless basis with built-in battery pack — can be “transformed in less than a minute simply by slipping on the […]

Astera Launches ProjectionLens Accessory for Battery-Powered LED-Based Light

Snap One is Aiming Access Networks Networking Lineup at ProAV Market Now

Snap One today announced that Access Networks is expanding to the commercial AV market and hopes to compete with NETGEAR and Luxul for ProAV applications. Access Networks has a portfolio of products that span project needs from simple to complex and include secure networking with Wi-Fi 6 access points, multi-gig switches and Sophos router/firewalls. For […]

Snap One is Aiming Access Networks Networking Lineup at ProAV Market Now