Cape Town, South Africa, March 2024 – ULTRA Events recently supported the much-anticipated return of the pop-folk band Milky Chance to the stage in South Africa. The creative technical supplier provided a complete package including a full d&b audiotechnik sound system. The performance at Green Point A-Track Stadium, Cape Town, and part of a three-leg tour […]

Vienna, Austria – March 2024… Diana Macalova is a sound designer, composer, and dialogue editor whose work ranges from epic full orchestral scores, emotional piano pieces and hybrid compositions featuring various electronic elements to short, impactful titles, commercials, and brand identities. She is an integral part of the team at the Viennese film audio postproduction […]

Clear-Com announced the appointment of Dave MacKinnon as its new vice president of product management. With a background spanning over two decades, Dave brings a “wealth of experience in government, broadcast and public safety, making him a valuable addition to Clear-Com’s executive team.” With six years dedicated to working in the US government, including roles […]

“I don’t know that there’s another desk that we could really do it all with,” says Chad Olech, front-of-house mix engineer for musical group Fall Out Boy, talking about managing the band’s complex comms infrastructure that sees three separate talkback lines coming into his DiGiCo Quantum5 console, as well as mixing a great show for […]

Magewell‘s announced the Modator family of rack-mount AV-over-IP encoders and decoders housed in a 2U chassis with slots for up to 10 modules. Users can configure frame network settings and monitor the status of the chassis and installed modules through the integrated 4.8-inch LED touch screen or browser-based web interface. Dual power are also available […]

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 […]

CEDIA has announced the extension of Daryl Friedman’s contract as its Global President and CEO. Friedman’s initial term, set to expire late this year, has been extended through the end of 2027, underscoring his and the Board’s dedication to CEDIA’s stability and continuity. “Daryl’s contract renewal as CEDIA’s Global President and CEO is a testament […]

Ambersphere Solutions has become a part of ACT Entertainment, North America’s premier supplier of entertainment technology. This acquisition is a testament to the shared values and long-standing relationship between the two entities, especially in their distribution of MA Lighting and Ayrton products. ACT Entertainment, renowned for its comprehensive offering across the professional lighting, audio and […]

LCD just partnered with Ajax Alarm System Integration to allow for the seamless integration of Ajax Security Products into Crestron and Crestron Home. The integration enables Crestron Home users to incorporate Ajax’s Jeweller series wireless security devices into their automation ecosystem. With the driver from LCD, system integrators can integrate Ajax security devices into Crestron […]

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 […]

CHARLOTTE, NC, March 13, 2024 – The owners of Scores sports bar in downtown Boston had some big shoes to fill when they purchased what was formerly The Fours Restaurant & Sports Bar. Since 1976, the establishment has been THE place for diehard Bruins, Celtics, Sox and Patriots fans to gather on game days. At Scores, the […]

In 2022, Groot Hospitality and Pharrel Williams’ The Goodtime Hotel, upgraded their sound system to a 1 SOUND distributed audio system at their rooftop pool club, Strawberry Moon. Two years after the successful installation of Strawberry Moon’s 1 SOUND system, which helped solve the club’s noise pollution issues prior, 1 SOUND and Anthem Productions, the […]

Swan Park Theatre, a cornerstone of the arts within the City of Swan, has experienced a transformative upgrade in its lighting setup, with PROLIGHTS lighting solutions provided by Show Technology. Managed by the Calisthenics Society of Western Australia, the theatre serves as a versatile venue for a wide array of events, from dance performances and […]

NATICK, MA, March 12, 2024 — Chris Craker is a luminary in the music industry, boasting over 40 years of diverse experience as an artist, record producer and composer, as well as being the visionary behind Karma Studios. Situated in an idyllic Southeast Asian location, Karma Studios is a creative oasis for artists and producers that now benefits […]

Strategically located in the heart of Oklahoma, the OSU Alumni Center represents the most significant project ever undertaken by the OSU Alumni Association. The Alumni Center is the culmination of years of growth and planning, and its design readily supports all types of activities, from intimate gatherings to major corporate events. Recently, AVL Systems Design LLC of […]

Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the security, commercial, CI, residential, and pro audio/video markets, is proud to announce it will feature its new ERTCFAN1 1U temperature controlled cooling fan kit during ISC West 2024, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from April 10-12 at the Venetian Expo and Convention Center, […]

In the latest episode of THE rAVe Esports Show, host Bubba Gaeddert provides an exclusive glimpse into the electrifying world of esports arenas, focusing on the state-of-the-art facilities at the West Point Academy. Victor Castro, the director for Army West Point Esports, offers an in-depth walkthrough of the innovative solutions deployed to create an esports […]

Namibia, March 2024 – Etosha National Park is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking the warmth of Southern Africa. The wildlife sanctuary in Namibia sprawls across a landscape of golden sunsets, sheltering endangered species and the renowned Etosha Pan – Africa’s largest salt pan that attracts over 250,000 nature enthusiasts and adventurers every year. If you’re […]

SmartEco 2.0, Currently Available in the BenQ LH650 Projector, Saves Schools Energy Costs While Intelligently Optimizing Picture Quality COSTA MESA, Calif. — March 12, 2024 — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, is helping schools cut classroom projector energy costs with its new SmartEco 2.0 technology. BenQ’s new SmartEco projectors use […]

Back in 2021, I wrote a rAVe column entitled “SecuringAV: The Remote Desktop Attack on a Florida Water Treatment Plant.” In this article, I talked about the different forms of infrastructure being targeted by cyberattacks, and connected the attack on the water treatment plant to similar vulnerabilities in AV systems. I also shared some lessons […]

Studio Technologies debuted the Model 5682 ST 2110 to Dante Bridge for SMPTE ST 2110 audio channels with Dante audio-over-Ethernet channels. The Model 5682 is available in two versions: the Model 5682-01 allows up to 32 audio channels to pass in each direction, while the Model 5682-02 supports up to 64 audio channels. The unit […]

LG Business Solutions announced that Atomic Golf, the new Las Vegas golf-based attraction set to open on March 22, to outfit every step of the customer journey with digital experiences from the parking lot to the tee line. According to Brian Birckbichler, Senior Vice President of Golf Entertainment at Atomic Golf, the vast digital signage […]

Classé announced the $12,000 Delta PRE Mk II preamplifier, what the company says has a new digital front-end, featuring “imperceptible levels of distortion.” The most notable addition to the new PRE Mk II is the introduction of HEOS, streaming and multiroom platform also used by Denon and Marantz components. This means the Delta PRE Mk […]

AlarMax is now distributing all of TRENDnet’s 300+ products. TRENDnet’s product portfolio includes power-over-ethernet (PoE), switches, industrial networking solutions, IP cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), fiber solutions, wireless, USB and more. TRENDnet maintains strict manufacturing standards to ensure optimal product quality and low defect rates, adhering to ISO certifications and developing UL-, FCC- and CE-sealed […]

Nescafé presented its new Dolce Gusto NEO coffee machine in Portugal, which was complimented by a spectacular 182,000 lumen immersive projection display. ADLC Audiovisuais selected nine Christie projectors to flood the auditorium of the Fundação Champalimaud in Lisbon with light and color for the official presentation. At the launch event, produced by the UPPartner Agency […]

Visitors to ISE 2024 were greeted by the sight of a custom-made 7.5m umbrella where 61,500,000 pixels of animations enlivened every panel using six 10-bit, 4K, 20,000-Lumen projectors which were driven by a Green Hippo Hippotizer Boreal+ MK2 Media Servers.  The project was realised by UK-based Motion Mapping, who were challenged with creating the […]

 The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, today announced the PSA education lineup for ISC West in Las Vegas from April 9-12 at The Venetian Expo Convention and Expo Center. The International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC West – is the United States’ largest converged security trade event. “PSA […]

AVIXA will join Sound:Check Xpo 2024 to present a session on the evolution of audio on April 22. Sound:Check Xpo 2024, produced by Musitech, will bring together professionals from the music and entertainment industry April 21-23 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City to experience live demonstrations, lectures and masterclasses, in addition to products […]

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released its fourth update to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, granting customers access to AI and virtual reality (VR) technologies through two brand new tools. Additionally, the latest version update features an integration with L-Acoustics — leaders in sound-reinforcement technology and the Vectorworks Partner Network’s first […]

Despite only launching in 2022, Gamers8 has become the largest globally recognised Esports tournament. Taking place in Riyadh over eight weeks, this year’s ‘Land of Heroes’ event kicked off on July 6, bringing together gaming enthusiasts from all corners of the world, who competed to take home huge cash prizes and the coveted Gamers8 trophy. […]

In today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Gary Kayye tours Barco’s headquarters and goes over the latest news solo (Steph is on a plane, attending SAVe’s conference). Watch this to see some special behind-the-scenes footage and learn more about Logitech’s MX Brio, Pioneer’s new immersive sound AV receivers and more. 

It’s the Opus AVant-garde award for the Ensemble Modern for its “walk-in sound body” at the cresc — Biennale for contemporary music in Frankfurt, Germany. Now in its second year, Opus Avantgarde is given for works that go beyond the classic stage performance and depict current technological trends (or future staging trends). The jury and […]