Clear-Com announced that First Baptist Nashville has upgraded its production communications with a Clear-Com intercom solution as part of a comprehensive sanctuary technology renovation led by systems integrator Mankin Media. Centered on the Arcadia Central Station, the installation delivers reliable wired and wireless communications to support worship services while preserving the integrity of the church’s […]

Each year, we present the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the products, brands, companies and people that AV professionals trust most. These awards are built around industry participation – the AV community has selected the finalists, and now it’s time for you, the readers, to select the winners. Finalists and winners will receive recognition across […]

dBTechnologies launched the OPERA NONA Series, a new artist-focused addition to its expanding OPERA family. The solution is available in dual-10-inch and dual-12-inch models and combines dual woofers with a coaxial mid-high section for a quasi-three-way acoustic design. A two-channel onboard preamp and flexible cabinet geometry aim to allow NONA to work as a main […]

Extron announced that Extron Control Pro is now available. The AV control app aims to provide users with complete, mobile access to Extron control systems. It aims to build on the Extron Control app and delivers new features including real-time dynamic image preview, the ability to add multiple systems at once and new authentication options. […]

Sennheiser announced it is now shipping the Spectera SKM handheld transmitter. The solution is designed for professional live sound, theater, broadcast and houses of worship. Spectera is powered by Sennheiser’s WMAS approach and addresses typical challenges that users, operators and owners of wireless audio systems may experience. It aims to deliver ultra-low-latency wireless audio and […]

Extron announced that it is now shipping DXP 42 HD 8K, a compact 4×2 HDMI matrix switcher designed for professional AV environments that require high-performance video distribution. The solution supports resolutions up to 8K/60 and ultra-wide 5K at data rates up to 40.1 Gbps. The company said that the advanced switcher is ideal for applications […]

Biamp recently enabled River Valley Church to successfully transform an unopened 38,000-square-foot casino in Grants Pass, Oregon, USA, into an 800-seat worship facility featuring cutting-edge audio technology from Biamp. Working closely with the Biamp design team, systems integration firm Arrow+Jay deployed Community loudspeakers with Biamp VenuePolar technology within the Ease® Focus 3 software to overcome […]

Extron announced that all XPA Ultra FX Series four- and eight-channel multi-zone audio power amplifiers now include its ECO Standby feature. According to Extron, ECO Standby places an amplifier into standby after a few seconds of inactivity, reducing power draw to less than 1 watt. The company said its InstaWake+ technology returns the amplifier to […]

Canon U.S.A. announced upcoming firmware updates for its PTZ lineup that aim to deliver new advanced functionality and improved performance. The new array of firmware updates for Canon’s 4K remote PTZ camera systems work to improve convenience and efficiency across a wide range of applications, including live events, news production, reality television, houses of worship […]

Extron announced that it is now shipping the DTP3 T 322 D, a two-input wallplate transmitter that sends USB-C and HDMI video, USB data, embedded audio, power and control up to 330 feet over a shielded CAT 6A cable. The company said it can provide up to 100 watts of USB-C power delivery to charge […]

SAVe (Sustainability in AV) announced Michael Blackman, Oladele “Dele” Ogunseitan and Diran Apelian as keynote speakers for the SAVe 2026 Global Conference, scheduled for Oct. 13-14 in Los Angeles. The speakers will examine sustainability issues affecting the global AV industry, including technology innovation, electronic waste, responsible manufacturing and the availability and recovery of critical materials. […]

Dalet will showcase new AI, automation and workflow capabilities across Dalet Flex, Dalet Pyramid and Dalia at IBC 2026 in Hall 7, Stand 7.A43. Dalia, Dalet’s media-aware agentic AI platform, is being expanded with intelligent workflow discovery designed to let organizations define which systems, workflows and content sources the platform can access and act upon. […]

“I don’t know, ask ChatGPT.” Probably one of the most uttered sentences in the English language right now. Between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and others, we have so many resources at our disposal for solving problems. But every time I use one of these readily available resources, I feel guilty. AI guilt is a new-ish […]

Samsung officially announced that Idomoo’s Lucas AI Video Agent has just launched on Samsung VXT, giving businesses the ability to generate fully produced, ready-to-use videos right inside their digital signage platform. The integration brings end-to-end video creation directly to Samsung’s Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) Content Management System (CMS). The company said that Lucas works to […]

PTZOptics officially launched Rise 4K, a new flagship broadcast PTZ camera that brings technology previously reserved for high-budget studios within reach of more broadcasters, producers and production teams. Rise features cinematic 4K imaging, professional broadcast connectivity and intelligent video technology in a robotic camera designed for sports, broadcast, live events, enterprise studios, universities, houses of […]

Each year, we present the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the products, brands, companies and people that AV professionals trust most. These awards are built around industry participation – the AV community has the chance to make nominations that help determine the finalists, and readers select the winners. Finalists and winners will receive recognition across […]

Bose Professional officially announced that it has acquired Fulcrum Acoustic, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of loudspeakers, amplifiers and immersive audio systems. Fulcrum will continue to operate under its own brand and maintain its products, customer support, service and partner relationships. “We’ve admired Fulcrum for years — not just for its exceptional products, but for the way […]

MultiDyne Video and Fiber Optic Systems announced that it will showcase its portfolio of fiber transport and signal conversion solutions at the Texas Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Show, taking place Aug. 5-6 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Round Rock, Texas. MultiDyne said it will demonstrate how its flagship product families continue to […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey!  The future of AV is being shaped by technologies that are redefining how people interact with spaces, content and one another. From AI-powered automation and digital twins to spatial computing and immersive environments, innovation is happening across every corner of the industry. […]

Sonance Professional announced the global availability of the complete Professional Series High Output Loudspeaker family. The compression driver-based family is designed for commercial environments requiring higher SPL, controlled coverage and enhanced speech Intelligibility. The family expands the company’s Professional Series into a broader range of demanding applications. “The sonic fidelity we’ve achieved in the new […]

AV Stumpfl announced that it has launched a new online screen configurator, aiming to provide integrators and designers with a self-serve tool to specify projection screens from six of the company’s screen families. The configurator covers MONOBLOX, MONOCLIP, MONOLYTE, VARIO, VARIOCLIP and FULLWHITE and is available in both metric and imperial versions. The company said […]

Learn how video production is growing to support users who require professional-quality results without unnecessary complexity. By Roland Traditional 4K production systems were often designed for highly technical operators Still, many users require solutions that are easier to learn, deploy, and manage in day-to-day production environments The Roland V-1-4K continues that vision by bringing practical […]

Paragon 360 announced that it has partnered again with Mid-Way Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, as part of a multi-phase renovation of their worship environment. The company said this project builds on a previous renovation that included interior design, acoustical treatments and new auditorium seating. The latest phase of the renovation project focused on […]

beyerdynamic officially introduced the DT 275 PRO, a compact monitoring headphone designed for fast and reliable audio control in professional and mobile workflows. The company said the solution is built for audio professionals who need to make confident decisions in loud, real-world conditions, such as FOH engineers, content creators and DJs. The company said the […]

Waves Audio officially launched Atlas Reverb, a new flagship algorithmic reverb plugin tuned by ear to create depth, movement and musical space inside real mixes. The company said that Atlas was developed around an all-new algorithmic engine and draws from DSP reverb units, as the solution aims to provide both realism and musical intention. Atlas […]

L-Acoustics powered a recent upgrade to Wave Church’s sound system. The project was powered by L-Acoustics’ L-ISA immersive configuration built on L Series loudspeakers. The multi-site church’s Virginia Beach headquarters is an 80,000-square-foot center built around a 2,500-seat worship auditorium. L-Acoustics said that the church wanted production sound to match its ambition. The company said […]

Find out how professional AV markets now view 4K as a baseline expectation and investment rather than an advanced production capability. By Roland In the past, 4K occupied a premium tier within professional AV environments Now, corporate communications teams, higher education institutions, houses of worship, and live event producers design around 4K The Roland V-1-4K […]

John Rudolph announced his retirement as president of PCD and named Hal Truax as his successor.  PCD said the transition marks the culmination of a thoughtful succession plan designed to ensure continuity for employees, customers and partners while positioning the company for continued growth.  According to PCD, Rudolph joined the company in 1999 and helped […]

In 1998, I worked at The Buttes Resort in Arizona. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a beautiful property. It’s owned by a hotel chain now, but when it was built, it was one of four boutique hotels in AZ known for using the natural landscape as part of the architecture. It is nestled into […]

Panasonic Projector & Display Americas officially launched its Illuminate the World Tour across the U.S. in collaboration with Walk Your Plans, an immersive walkthrough technology company. The multi-city road show began in Seattle, WA on Thursday, July 9 and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Boston, MA, with stops across the U.S. taking place each […]

Vision Audio Visual officially launched the VFM-F4, a digital signage floor stand designed specifically for 30-65-inch nontouch displays in retail, hospitality and reception environments. The VFM-F4 features a slim and minimalist design and was designed for installations where appearance is just as important as functionality. The company said that the solution aims to bridge the […]

AlltecPro announced the availability of Isermo, a local AI real-time transcription and translation product that enables commercial AV integrators, system installers and technology consultants to add live transcription, multilingual translation and accessibility services to professionally installed microphone systems. According to AlltecPro, Isermo is a dedicated on-premises appliance that processes speech locally. Integrators can connect Isermo […]