Hisense has released a Control4 driver for its VIDAA smart TVs, allowing integration into Control4-powered home automation systems. Developed in collaboration with Chowmainsoft, the new driver enables IP-based control of core television functions such as power, volume, input switching, transport control and channel selection. It also supports app launching, including services like Netflix, YouTube, Prime […]

Boom Collaboration has introduced the Boom ARC, a new dual host connectivity hub designed to simplify switching between Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) setups and traditional in-room conferencing systems. The ARC functions as a smart bridge for automatic host switching. It includes USB-C with power delivery, HDMI support and a range of flexible I/O ports. […]

Crossfade Design creates permanent 140ft fat-beam display at the Rocket Arena Some unique lighting razzmatazz has been added to the near 20,000-capacity Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, with the world’s first installation of GLP’s monstrous MAD MAXX CW LED fat-beam searchlights. This will give the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team and Cleveland Monsters ice hockey team, […]

The 2025 edition of Roskilde Festival marked Meyer Sound’s eighth year as the festival’s Official Sound Partner, and the pairing of PANTHER large-format linear line array loudspeakers and 2100‑LFC low-frequency control elements provided clear and powerful audio at the sold-out festival’s main Orange stage. The system included a grand total of 135 PANTHER loudspeakers and […]

In a fitness industry often defined by caution and cost-cutting, FITNESS2020 is taking a radically different path by investing boldly in the belief that quality, innovation and service are what drive long-term membership growth. While many fitness centers shy away from premium technology or top-tier equipment, uncertain of the return, FITNESS2020 founder Jason Pelusi sees […]

Brown Note Productions, Inc. is proud to announce the successful completion of a transformative audiovisual system at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center (TPAC), ushering in a new era of technical capabilities and audience experience for one of Oklahoma’s premier cultural institutions. The multi-phase project, designed by leading theater consultancy Schuler Shook, included the installation of […]

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems continues to reinforce its reputation as a leading supplier for the live sports and event production community as the company expands the scope and application set of its fiber-optic transport and conversion solutions. These include an expansive range of 12G and 3G solutions for single-link and quad-link 4K/UHD/HDR productions, […]

Great Nordic, a Danish group and manufacturer of the Jabra-brand devices, has created a modern and ergonomic space in the very centre of Warsaw, Poland, equipped with 10 large-format Sony BRAVIA Professional Displays. The new Great Nordic office is highly functional and modern. The company did not want central reception desks in the office building […]

At this year’s Telekom Electronic Beats festival in Berlin, lighting designer Rolf Wenzel deployed 90 GLP JDC2 IP hybrid strobes to create a striking lighting architecture at CANK, a former C&A department store in Neukölln. The fixtures were embedded in a large-format grid structure, inspired by classic 1980s disco aesthetics. The focus was on dynamically […]

As part of an overall initiative to modernize its broadcast infrastructure, Miami-Dade TV (MDTV) turned to PlayBox Neo to upgrade playout of the channel’s 24/7 mix of live and pre-recorded programming. MDTV has been revamping key components of its HD/4K production and transmission environment, including master control, to create a more flexible and reliable workflow […]

The Dongting Lake Museum in Yueyang City, China, has taken its visitor experience to new heights with a full-scale sound system installed across all exhibition areas, including its immersive underground “5D Theatre”. Designed by Wharfedale Pro’s consultant Marko Jovanović and installed by Minghe Group, the system delivers immersive-ready audio that complements the theatre’s array of […]

Part of the reason this post is titled the way it is: I’m nodding to an old aphorism — “complaining without offering a solution is just whining.” And yes, I’ll admit up front that I don’t have a solution for what I’m complaining about. The news this month? Google will no longer support the first- […]

On today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I revisit the wild world of AI aggregation and how misinformation (and Coldplay?) is being disseminated in real time. Then we’re joined by Joel Mulpeter, director of product marketing at Crestron, to break down the brand’s biggest InfoComm hits and what’s coming next. Plus: a new portable […]

L-Acoustics has announced an investment in French startup MagREEsource, securing exclusive partner rights in the professional audio industry for the company’s sustainable rare earth magnet technology. The partnership gives L-Acoustics access to European-sourced neodymium magnets, which are critical to loudspeaker manufacturing, and introduces a circular economy model aimed at reducing environmental impact. According to the […]

Hunter Douglas has added support for Matter, the smart home connectivity standard, to its PowerView Gen 3 Automation platform, the company announced Tuesday. The update allows users to control PowerView shades through platforms such as Apple Home and Google Home. Matter support is enabled through a firmware upgrade to the PowerView Gateway or Gateway Pro, […]

Disguise just raised the bar for live event visuals with the launch of X1, a portable version of its Designer software. Built for creators delivering small-to-medium concerts, theater productions and branded experiences, X1 allows users to run 4K content straight from a laptop — no proprietary media server required. Already battle-tested at Rockfest Germany (Bullet […]

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience has opened nominations for the 2025 Digital Signage Experience Awards, also known as the DIZZIES. The awards recognize outstanding digital signage projects and the individuals behind them and will be presented at DSE 2025, scheduled for Oct. 19–21 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego. The DIZZIE Awards highlight […]

SNA Displays and BBI Engineering partnered to provide LED display technology for three exhibits at the newly built World Heritage Center in San Antonio, Texas. The exhibits were conceived by G&A, a creative firm specializing in transformative experience design. Through dynamic video technology, each display integrates traditional imagery and color to enhance the visitor experience. […]

This article features the audiovisual industry’s role in this dramatic trilogy — and serves as a polite wake-up call to the industry and manufacturers. Every great movement in history eventually hits that awkward moment when the hype train pulls into the reality station. Esports is no different. Once the underdog of digital entertainment, it’s now […]

Valens announced its VA7000 chipsets are embedded in the MIPI A-PHY platform from D3 Embedded, bringing long-reach, EMI-resilient connectivity to advanced embedded vision systems. D3’s A-PHY platform supports a range of benefits for system integrators and developers, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) resilience, long cable reach and compatibility with cost-effective cabling. On the compute side, the […]

K-array has introduced a new online e-learning platform offering free training on its audio products and technologies. The courses are AVIXA-certified, allowing participants to earn Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Renewal Units while expanding their expertise in audio system design and integration. “The launch of our e-learning platform is a natural evolution of our commitment to […]

QuickLink has launched two new control panels — StudioPro Proton and StudioPro Fusion — designed to offer powerful live production control in both compact and large-scale broadcast environments. StudioPro Proton is a professional-grade control panel optimized for small-scale and mobile workflows. Measuring just 12.9 inches wide and weighing 3.3 pounds, Proton is designed for portability […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Warren Clark, Vice President & General Manager Liberty In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations are challenged with fragmented systems that force audio-visual (AV) staff to wrestle with projectors while information-technology (IT) teams struggle to maintain network-connected devices. Demand for unified platforms that deliver seamless user experiences, uncompromising security and […]

LinkLab Services, the services division under Almo Pro AV, has expanded its partnership with Ion Visual Solutions, a nationally recognized expert in direct-view LED (dvLED) technology. The collaboration strengthens LinkLab’s ability to deliver customized, priority-led dvLED deployments and support for AV integrators across the U.S. “Our partnership with Ion Visual Solutions is all about delivering […]

In Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Juliet famously muses, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Lovely sentiment. But Juliet never had to set up a conference room before a board meeting. In the AV industry, names matter. In fact, they often become shorthand for […]

LG Electronics has introduced a 105-inch LG CreateBoard with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 5K (5120 x 2160) resolution, designed for Microsoft Teams Rooms using the Front Row layout. The new model, 105TR5WP, expands LG’s CreateBoard lineup to include six display sizes, ranging from 55 to 105 inches, covering a wide range of meeting and […]

Shelly Group has announced the availability of its new Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) product line, with nine devices now shipping. The ZWLR protocol is designed for extended wireless coverage, offering up to 1.5 miles of range in ideal conditions and support for up to 4,000 devices on a single network. It is also backward-compatible with […]

Extron is now shipping the DTP3 IN2004 Series, a family of four-input scalers that combine professional-grade video and audio processing, switching, and signal extension. The series includes three models designed for different integration needs: DTP3 IN2004 DI/DO: HDMI and DTP3 inputs and outputs DTP3 IN2004 DO: HDMI inputs with HDMI and DTP3 outputs IN2004: All […]

Plugable has released the PS-6CC, a six-port USB-C charger designed to work with existing USB-C power supplies ranging from 18W to 100W. The device uses Plugable’s proprietary PriorityShare technology to intelligently distribute power across connected devices while maintaining fast charging performance. Unlike traditional multi-port chargers that rely on proprietary power bricks, the PS-6CC allows users […]

PlexusAV has signed a distribution agreement with AVIT Vision to expand the availability of its AV-over-IP product line in Spain and Portugal. “We are beyond excited to have signed AVIT Vision as our distributor for Spain and Portugal,” said Steven Cogels, global director of business development at PlexusAV. “AVIT Vision has an amazing array of […]

For years, Church Unlimited has aimed to create powerful worship experiences that resonate with every person in the room. But as its Corpus Christi, Texas, campus grew, the church found itself working around the limits of a 20-year-old PA system that could no longer deliver the clarity, consistency or impact needed for modern worship. Determined […]

Vizrt has entered the managed services and production management markets with the launch of Vizrt Managed Services, a new offering designed to help customers offload the technical and operational complexity behind live production. Targeting broadcasters, event producers and corporate teams, Vizrt Managed Services delivers flexible, expert-led support across five key areas. The goal, according to […]