X2O Media, a Barco company, will debut its new X2O.Join connected desktop app next week. X2O.Join extends the power of the X2O platform by allowing users to browse and view any channel on the X2O network, where channels featuring data-driven graphics, video, social media content and more can be displayed as floating windows on the […]

Tony Sprando has been in AV over 20-years and has a lot of helpful advice for integrators. So, we gave him a voice on the rAVe BlogSquad and he’s already written two great pieces on Microphone  and on Speaker placement. I spoke to Tony today on my daily podcast so you can get to know […]

The Almo Pro A/V E4 AV Tour is, by far, the industry’s premier distributor event. We’ve been covering it LIVE through this rAVe NOW microsite for 6-years and it includes free education that earns you InfoComm CTS RU credits, a cutting-edge keynote – including the 2016 events first-and-only presentation delivered totally in 4K – and […]

Manufacturers and distributors aren’t just responsible for growing their brands’ business and market share — they’re also responsible for maintaining their brands’ image and position in the marketplace, as well as supporting the best interests of their dealers. Products deserve to be sold for what they’re worth, and dealers who support the brand deserve to […]

A number of big industry names, including Microsoft, Samsung and Intel, team up to form the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), an entity with plans to create unified Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. IoT is expected to drive the future of the connected home. Other OCF founding members include Cisco, Electrolux, General Electrics, ARRIS and CableLabs. […]

Today I’d like share about best practices for where to place a fixed microphone when using one for speaking. These best practices apply to everyone including sports announcers for the Big Ten Conference, presidential candidates from a lectern and also general handheld applications. The speaking voice is a source, and like your radio or music […]

Back in 2002, I wrote a widely-publicized article about all churches needing to make the move to 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen. Nearly 15 years later, it turns out I was right — well, almost right. I saw dimly into the future of church video technology and was ahead of the curve in predicting the future of […]

As many of my readers will know, I have just returned from the ISE show in Amsterdam. As many of you may know, from my articles, blogs and podcasts, I am pretty enthusiastic about this particular show. Not only does it combine InfoComm and CEDIA, it also features more exhibits of products and product lines […]

BTX Technologies will be at NAB next month to demo their new Neutrik XIRIUM PRO digital wireless audio solution that delivers full-bandwidth with zero-compression wireless audio over long distances with extremely low latency. Other solutions featured include Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) and Dante products – both used in a variety of applications including broadcast, enterprise, […]

Extron has introduced two new eBUS system accessories, the EBDB and the PS 1220EB, that are specifically for expanding control systems. The Extron EBDB is an eBUS distribution hub that reduces cable runs by providing a convenient connection point for eBUS wiring infrastructure. The EBDB is designed for larger or more complex control systems that […]

Proxima Displays Corporation announced the release of the LP7000U, a laser-phosphor DLP WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution projector. The LP7000U is the first in a series of planned laser-phosphor projectors that Proxima Displays says they will roll out in 2016. Featuring a brightness spec of 7,000 lumens and WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution (using a single chip DLP), the […]

URC is introducing the MX-990, what the company is calling its most advanced remote in the Complete Control line of products URC also claims the MX-990 can control anything without having to learn a new program. Not only does the new remote have a better form factor and a 2.4-inch color LCD screen, but the […]

Welcome to the show and join the Crew: Corey CB Moss, Johnny (Stuff n’ Things) Mota and Katye McGregor Bennett as they welcome their guest: Linda Civitillo – VP, Unified Communications and Collaboration and Microsoft Surface Hub Practice Leader at AVI-SPL (@avisplinfo) -AND- New Crew member Victoria Barela (@barelAVictoria_) On this episode we talk to Linda about the […]

A new 2015 study showing attendance at mid-size churches growing rapidly is big news for a vertical market known mostly for the extremes of tiny and massive congregations. This study confirms my own anecdotal findings that have been presented here on rAVe for years, suggesting a shift for the House of Worship (HOW) market towards […]

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) just named James Beckham as its annual Per Haugen Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2016. Gary got the chance to speak to James today, where he shares his advice for long-term company and personal growth in the AV market. He’s humble but offers some amazing marketing advice. If you’re an AV Integrator, […]

DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, Sound Devices and new partner K-Tek, will host The Sound Summit Orlando at Full Sail Live 1, located at Full Sail University. This event is part of the Sound Summit series of informal networking and educational presentations by these companies for the audio community. Past cities have included New York City, Chicago […]

Proxima Displays Corporation is back and their newest projector is the M1030U, a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution LCD projector. Spec’d at 5,000 lumens, it includes VGA, HDMI, BNC, DVI and RJ45 inputs. The M1030 ships with the standard lens, and offers four additional lens options, from rear projection through short-throw lens capability. The M1030U […]

Gone are the days where sales people wear a suit and tie to every meeting. So given the differences between regions and the businesses we call upon, how do we assure we always look professional? Find out in this week’s Selling AV. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Epson currently sits as the number-one selling projector company in all but one category: rental/staging. But the company’s new 25,000 lumen Pro L25000 is part of a seven-model lineup of the Pro L-Series that aims to take on that vertical with a price/performance mix that Epson believes will help establish them as the number one […]

By now you should have heard about Apple’s battle with the federal government over the unlocking of Syed Rizwan Farook’s iPhone for use in the investigation of the San Bernardino shootings. If you have not been paying attention and you work in the ICT industry, you should. In short, the Federal Government has secured an […]

Dan Daley Special to InfoComm International The pro-AV business landscape has been fluid for some time. The tectonic shift from analog to digital as the technological foundation of the industry set the tone for constant change, as new platforms and formats, from digital audio to 4K video, have generated relentless technical churn. At the same […]

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) has announced that James Beckham as the annual Per Haugen Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2016. Beckham will be recognized on Sat., Feb. 27, 2016, during NSCA’s 18th annual Business & Leadership Conference in Dallas, Tex. “We’re privileged to be able to pay tribute to yet another individual who […]

Looks like Extron is getting closer and closer to the high-end control market as it just launched the IPCP Pro 555, a high-end IP Link Pro control processor with a dedicated AV LAN port. It features advanced security standards and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, which are designed to ensure compatibility with multiple TouchLink Pro touchpanels […]

Tally Technologies has added TimeSync to the TallyTec Pro system, enabling users to synchronize multiple cameras and external recorders, either wirelessly or wired, with timecode generated from the TallyTec Base Transmitter. TimeSync is a huge time-saver for anyone involved with multi-cam recordings, from DSLRs and camcorders to high-end broadcast cameras. Many external field recorders, for […]

Sony went to ISE in Amsterdam and debuted six new models and one was a 5000 lumen 4K projector, the VPL-GTZ270, that can handle a color space of 4:4:4 @60Hz – one of only three projectors in the world that can say that. Gary was joined by Sony’s Projector Product Manager, Sander Phipps, who not only explains the […]

The Internet of Things will make its presence felt at InfoComm 2016, June 4-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Show organizers expect nearly 1,000 exhibitors, occupying more than 500,000 net square feet of show space, making it the largest AV tradeshow in North America. InfoComm 2016 builds […]

Triad Speakers today announced the expansion of its Dolby Atmos loudspeaker offerings to include Dolby Atmos enabled height modules in its Bronze and Silver series. Used in conjunction with LCRs to achieve the full effects of Dolby Atmos, the module’s function is to direct overhead effects towards the ceiling, which is reflected towards the listener. […]

PureLink has debuted two 4K matrix switchers in the form of the HTX-4400-U and HTX-8800-U, 4×4 and 8×8 switchers, respectively. The HTX U series provides 4×4 and 8×8 models that support Ultra HD 1.4b at the inputs and convert to HDBaseT outputs. The HTX U series also provides RS232 extension to each HDBaseT receiver location, […]

We just returned from the ISE show in Amsterdam — and we compiled the most show coverage we’ve ever completed. All the details are in today’s podcast! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Vanessa Folk, PR Manager at GeekGirlCon, Torrey Stenmark, DIY Science at GeekGirlCon, and Richard Prevete (@RichardPrevete), Audio Visual Technician at Compass Group North America, speak with host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) to discuss ISE, role models, mentorship, certifications, gaming, comic books, science, and math.  Christa briefly discusses her use of the Shure MV88 microphone while at […]

Welcome to the show and join the Crew Corey CB Moss, Johnny (Stuff n’ Things) Mota, Katye McGregor Bennett and (guest Crew member) Christa Bender as they welcome their guests: Brad Grimes (@BGrimesDC) – Director of Communications at InfoComm International Paul Zielie (@paulzielie)  – Manager, Enterprise Solutions at Harman Chris Bundy – (@Cbundy711) – Sr. Brand Manager at […]

I am writing this column as ISE begins to wind down. One of my favorite things about rAVe [Publications] is the way that it covers trade shows. The video interviews are so valuable to someone who is not at the show and wants to see what the newest trends are. I always spend some time […]