PreSonus is now shipping its SL-AVB-MIX Audio Video Bridging (AVB) audio networking option card for StudioLive AI-series console and StudioLive RM-series rack-mount Active Integration mixers. These options allow you to create a complete, networked live-sound solution, using CAT5e or CAT6 cables instead of a snake—and that’s just the beginning. AVB enables precisely synchronized, real-time, low-latency, […]

Christie unveiled five new 3LCD digital projectors today spec’d with brightness ranges of 6,000 to 8,000 lumens with a single lamp (and an optional 0.38:1 Ultra Short Throw lens). The D Series are all 10,000:1 contrast ratio and come in resolutions of XGA (1024×768), WXGA (1366×768) and WUXGA (1920×1200). Christie D Series are what the […]

Panasonic’s new PT-RZ12KU laser projector is a three-chip DLP that’s specified at 12,000 lumens at native 1920×1200 resolution with a 120 Hz frame-rate. Integrate with two DIGITAL LINK (HDBaseT) ports, the PT-RZ12KU is aimed at the rental and staging markets but can be used in auditoriums, bars and even lecture halls. One unique features with […]

Vaddio has announced its latest point-of-view camera, the ZoomSHOT 20. Based on Vaddio’s ClearVIEW HD-20SE PTZ camera technology, the ZoomSHOT 20 is fully equipped with an advanced image signal processor, 20x optical zoom and native 1080p/60 high definition video. Manual pan and tilt positioning allow for simple, precise control. The latest 1/2.8-Type Exmor CMOS high […]

Meyer Sound introduced two new line array systems in the form of the LEOPARD and the 900-LFC as part of their LEO Family; these two are its smallest and most versatile members. Boasting what Meyer claims as tremendous power-to-size ratio with ultra-low distortion, the patent-pending LEOPARD line array loudspeaker and the 900-LFC low-frequency control element­ […]

TASCAM has introduced the DP-24SD, a 24-track Digital Portastudio that’s has eight XLR mic inputs with phantom power provide enough pre-amps to record a full band, and each input has available compression and limiting during recording. In addition, it includes a color LCD display, channel control strip and integrated solid-state media (SSD) inputs. Built into […]

Vaddio has added two new cameras to the RoboSHOT series, the RoboSHOT 12 HDMI and RoboSHOT 30 HDMI. Both feature HDMI out, Ethernet for IP control, a better image signal processor (ISP) and Vaddio’s Tri-Synchronous Motion. The RoboSHOT HDMI series is designed for simplicity in applications that only need HDMI video. Control functionality is accomplished […]

Hitachi America’s Digital Media Division and Security Solutions Group is introducing the PTZ Series Full HD Camera Series. The PTZ Series cameras support clear and lively video conferencing, video recording and net broadcasting, and are aimed at a variety of applications that include boardrooms, classrooms, auditoriums and houses of worship. The PTZ Series is comprised […]

Extron has launched a new cable line called the XTP DTP 24 Series that are precision-terminated shielded twisted pair cables in lengths from three feet (90 cm) to 100 feet (30.4 m). Available in both non-plenum and plenum-rated versions, the cables are constructed with the company’s HDBaseT Alliance-recommended XTP DTP 24 bulk cable and factory-terminated […]

HARMAN-owned dbx today announced the 676 Tube Mic Pre Channel Strip is now shipping. The dbx 676 is a vacuum tube-based microphone preamplifier that employs a high-gain, Class preamp section based around a 12AU7 vacuum tube that can be adjusted to be clean and pure-sounding or dirty and full of harmonic character. The 676 incorporates […]

How much should a church set aside for making audio, video and lighting (AVL) upgrades? As each church is unique and budgets are vastly different from church to church, the best way to answer that is to look at what drives their budget. Considering about 50 percent of a church’s annual finances are dedicated towards […]

When churches realized the value of video had also intersected with high brightness and low cost, the multi-site and satellite campus model went from a handful of mega churches (churches with greater than 2,000 in weekend attendance) to tens of thousands of churches. With this exponential explosion of multi-site churches — that is, a separate […]

tvONE has just started shipping its new Voyager USB 2.0 Fiber Optic Extender that allows extension of USB 2.0 up to 500 meters from a computer using multi-mode fiber. Distances up to 10KM can be reached using single-mode fiber and upgraded SFPs. The Voyager USB 2.0 Fiber Optic KVM extender is two units: the CPU […]

Lumens Integration today introduced the VS-LC101 CaptureVision lecture capture station. The VS-LC101 can capture up to four different signals while synchronously recording, broadcasting and streaming up to 1080p. The VS-LC101 CaptureVision Station is compatible with HDMI, VGA and RJ45 (networked content) and it can capture and record each of the inputs synchronously in the classroom, […]

Extron is shipping the AXP 64 C AT, an audio expansion processor with six mic/line inputs and four line outputs for remote connectivity to a Dante-enabled DMP 128 audio system. It is used to place six mic/line sources onto a Dante audio network, and route any four Dante channels from the network to an amplifier […]

Harbinger’s new LP9800 is 14-channel powered mixer, part of its LvL series, that provides 800 watts of power. Users are able to drive stereo mains, split the power to handle both mains and monitors, or deliver all 800 watts in Mono Bridge mode. Each power-amp channel (mains and monitors) has a level control and a […]

Bryston has launched the new BIT (Bryston Isolation Transformer) models aimed at larger applications. The new 45- and 60-amp models feature a 220/240-volt input with a 120-volt output and are available with or without AVR technology (Automatic Voltage Regulation). In addition to these new models, all BIT products will now be available with standard rack-mount […]

Peerless-AV has announced the expansion of its line of SmartMount video carts and stands aimed at a variety of applications, including K-12 and higher education institutions, commercial/corporate buildings, and residential homes. In lieu of purchasing multiple displays for multiple rooms, users can now order one display and create a mobile solution that is used in […]

Adamson Systems Engineering just launched its new S-Series a sub-compact line array system, which consists of the S10 line array enclosure, S119 subwoofer, Blueprint AV and the E-rack, Adamson’s new unified rack solution. The S10 is a two-way, full range, sub-compact line array enclosure ideal for mid-size arenas, theaters, churches and dance clubs, as well […]

Audio-Technica is now shipping its new System 10 PRO Rack-Mount Digital Wireless System, the latest addition to the A-T System 10 wireless solutions. Like all System 10 models, the System 10 PRO Rack-Mount operates in the 2.4 GHz range, keeping it free not only from TV interference but also from the uncertain regulatory future facing […]

Registration is open for the top ProAV show in North America, InfoComm. This year’s event will be held in Orlando from 13-19 June with exhibits being open the 17-19 June. You can register here. AV pros, tech managers, integrators and manufacturers attend the InfoComm show for the same reasons: to see and interact with what’s […]

Mackie today updated its My Fader control app that controls the Mackie DL32R, DL1608 and DL806 digital mixers. Designed for iPhone and iPod touch, My Fader v3.0 is designed for on-stage performers controlling their own monitors or engineers who need quick mobile control over any mix. The new version includes a new updated user interface […]

BenQ America has introduced its new SU917 Colorific projector aimed at large venues. Featuring 5,000 lumens of brightness, high 7000:1 contrast ratio and WUXGA resolution, BenQ’s all-new SU917 projector equips presenters with content-display capabilities that make images fly off the screen, even in rooms with ambient light. Incredibly easy to set up, the device’s 1.5x […]

Apogee has announced the availability of new software installers that provide compatibility with the audio interface remote controls recently introduced in Logic Pro X 10.1 and Logic Remote 1.2. Now Logic users with Apogee Duet, ONE, Quartet, Ensemble or Symphony I/O can adjust hardware input parameters directly from the Mixer view in Logic Pro X […]

It’s here! Check out our ISE 2015 Review Video that includes highlights of everything we saw, everything we did and everything you may have missed at ISE 2015 in Amsterdam next month. It’s only three minutes long and includes a fun look at everything that was the Integrated Systems Europe Show!

Nominations are open for the 2015 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards It’s that time again! We are now accepting nominations for the 4th annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards. This is where you, the readers, decide who is the best of the best in our industry. From your favorite manufacturer website to the best video wall product, […]

Bose Professional has expanded its range of Dante-enabled ControlSpace offerings with several new Dante endpoints and a new fixed-I/O DSP, providing integrators more options for creating installed audio solutions using Dante. The new ControlSpace products — ESP-1600 engineered sound processor; EP22-D and EP40-D endpoints; and WP22B-D and WP22BU-D wall plates — were designed to allow […]

There’s a great quote from an article by John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, about hacking into systems: “There are two types of companies: Those who have been hacked, and those who don’t yet know they have been hacked.” While Mr. Chambers point is about securing data, networks, and storage, the quote prompted a different […]

It has been a full week since this year’s ISE 2015 show in Amsterdam and a lot has happened. Did you miss something? Well, we’ve wrapped up this week’s most important news stories so you can catch up over the weekend. Below are some of the stories we think deserve a second look. Like it? […]

As a house of worship consultant to manufacturers and systems integrators, I’ve seen and heard from a wide array of companies in the Audio/Video/Lighting (AVL) space about their experience with the church market. I think your experience at a manufacturer or dealer will likely follow one of these patterns of thought and leadership. All the […]

Behringer today said its X AIR XR18 Digital Mixer for iPad/Android tablets is finally shipping. The XR18 is a remotely-controllable 18-input/12 bus portable mixer housed in a stage box form factor, and claim it’s the first of its kind designed for use with iPad and Android tablets, as well as smartphones and PC, Mac and […]

At ISE 2015, Sennheiser has unveiled SpeechLine Digital Wireless – a wireless digital microphone designed exclusively for speech applications. And, SpeechLine Digital Wireless has an Automatic Frequency Management feature that automatically searches for free frequencies on-site, thus eliminating the need for time-consuming frequency planning in advance. Integrated Audio Level Management automatically adapts the system to […]