rAVe Founder Gary Kayye Named to 1918’s List of People You Should Connect With

If you’re reading this, then you already know Gary Kayye. He’s the founder of rAVe [Publications]. He’s been in the AV industry for years. He’s won numerous accolades for his work and his AV prowess, if you will. But did you know that Gary is also an expert in branding and digital marketing? In fact, […]

rAVe Founder Gary Kayye Named to 1918’s List of People You Should Connect With

Mackie Launches New Partnership with Multi Audio Visual in Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka – October 2014… Multi Audio Visual has been appointed as exclusive Mackie distribution partner in Sri Lanka. To celebrate the event, the two companies held a gala event at the prestigious Taj Samudra hotel in Colombo. More than 400 music and audio professionals attended the launch, with Rohan Smith, LOUD Technologies Sales Director […]

Mackie Launches New Partnership with  Multi Audio Visual in Sri Lanka

Weekly Wrap-Up Oct 24 | NSCA Announces BLC Speakers, 5 Dumb AV Products, the Disruptive Forces Series and More

Happy FriYAY! Here are the top stories you have have missed from this week. Corey Moss continues the Disruptive Forces series and features Zoom’s Eric Yuan, we tell you about 5 of the dumbest products on the AV market, InFocus introduces three low-cost 1080p projectors and more. NSCA Announces Speakers for 2015 BLC Disruptive Forces: […]

Weekly Wrap-Up Oct 24 | NSCA Announces BLC Speakers, 5 Dumb AV Products, the Disruptive Forces Series and More

AmpliVox Supports Veterans with Entrepreneurial Boot Camp Sponsorship

Northbrook, IL: October 2014 – In support of military veterans, AmpliVox Sound Systems has signed on as a sponsor of the Veteran’s Entrepreneurial Boot Camp, to be presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Governors State University (“SBDC at GSU”) on November 13, 2014. AmpliVox will provide sound systems and multimedia presentation equipment for the […]

AmpliVox Supports Veterans with Entrepreneurial Boot Camp Sponsorship

Extron Now Shipping DisplayPort to HDMI Scaler with Audio De-Embedding

Anaheim, California (October 23, 2014) – Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the DSC DP-HD A, a high performance, HDCP-compliant scaler that converts DisplayPort signals to HDMI. It accepts DisplayPort video at resolutions up to 3840×2160 @ 30 Hz with reduced blanking, and offers high performance scaling with multiple output rates up to […]

Extron Now Shipping DisplayPort to HDMI Scaler with Audio De-Embedding

BenQ Ships RP551+ Interactive Multi-touch Panel

BenQ America is now shipping its all-new RP551+ interactive flat-panel display (IFP). The native 1920×1080 display is 55” and has six-point multi-touch capability and both DisplayNote and EZ Suite software integrated and is spec’d at 350 nits of brightness. The RP551+ is equipped with BenQ’s Multiple Display Administrator (MDA) software which allows administrators and IT […]

BenQ Ships RP551+ Interactive Multi-touch Panel

Extron DisplayPort to HDMI Scaler Featuring Audio De-Embedding Now Shipping

Extron is already shipping its DSC DP-HD A, an HDCP-compliant scaler that converts DisplayPort signals to HDMI. It accepts DisplayPort video at resolutions up to 3840×2160 @ 30 Hz with reduced blanking, and offers high performance scaling with multiple output rates up to 1920×1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 and 2K. The DSC DP-HD A features Extron […]

Extron DisplayPort to HDMI Scaler Featuring Audio De-Embedding Now Shipping

Epson Updates PowerLite Home Theater Projectors with New Firmware

Epson today released a firmware update that expands the image quality capabilities of several of its award-winning home theater solutions. The update adds Epson’s Detail Enhancement feature to its powerful Super Resolution technology to deliver sharp, rich images and is now available for the Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB, Pro Cinema 4030, and Home Cinema […]

Epson Updates PowerLite Home Theater Projectors with New Firmware

FSR Demonstrates Ever-Expanding Leadership Role in Education Market with Launch of Dedicated Website

Woodland Park, NJ (October 22, 2014) –FSR, an industry-leading manufacturer of products for the Pro AV market, continues to make serious inroads in the education market by announcing the launch of its new, dedicated education website (www.fsr.education). Jan Sandri, FSR president, announced details from the company’s headquarters in Woodland Park, NJ, of how it will […]

FSR Demonstrates Ever-Expanding Leadership Role in Education Market  with Launch of Dedicated Website

AVmeetUPTM Not Your Father’s Same Old Tabletop Show

CHESTERTON, IN, October 16, 2014 – Bringing the dynamic of a tweet-up, where there’s an exchange of ideas and social interaction, the AVmeetUP-TM events from Starin prove to be a cordial atmosphere for industry peers to get together. After-work collegial conversation, together with the presentation of working solutions, leads attendees to consider new ways to […]

AVmeetUPTM Not Your Father’s Same Old Tabletop Show

BenQ Now Shipping RP551+ Interactive Multitouch Panel

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Oct. 23, 2014 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and the No. 1-selling DLP® projector brand in The Americas(1), today announced it is now shipping its all-new RP551+ interactive flat-panel display (IFP). Ideal for creating more collaborative environments in corporate, education, and interactive information settings, the 55-inch […]

BenQ Now Shipping RP551+ Interactive Multitouch Panel

“CinemaBarco” comes to ShowEast, demonstrating innovative solutions to engage a new generation of moviegoers

Rancho Cordova, CA USA – 23 October 2014 – As the worldwide market share leader in digital cinema projection, Barco will showcase a rich and diverse collection of entertainment experiences designed to empower exhibitors and studios in reinvigorating the moviegoing experience. Representing a new paradigm in cinema entertainment, CinemaBarco magically brings every part of the […]

“CinemaBarco” comes to ShowEast, demonstrating innovative solutions to engage a new generation of moviegoers

BenQ Cares Program Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

BenQ America launched its latest “BenQ Cares” campaign. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the company will donate $10 for each award-winning HT1075 Colorific home theater projector sold in October. Created earlier this year, the BenQ Cares outreach program seeks to promote the company’s social responsibility by supporting charitable causes and reinvesting in communities […]

BenQ Cares Program Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Rants and rAVes — Episode 309: My Friend Chuck Wilson

I am proud and excited that this month the AV People feature on rAVe is about NSCA Executive Director Chuck Wilson. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Rants and rAVes — Episode 309: My Friend Chuck Wilson

Balanced Audio Technology Appoints Steve Shade as Director of International Sales

Chicago, IL, October 22, 2014 — Balanced Audio Technology (BAT), the U.S. manufacturer of ultra-high-end vacuum tube and solid-state audio components, today announced it has appointed Steve Shade as Director of International Sales. Shade is responsible for all aspects of sales and business activities with international distributors and dealers outside the U.S. and Canada. Steve […]

Balanced Audio Technology Appoints Steve Shade as Director of International Sales

Christie Showcases A/V Technologies for Government

GTEC/OTTAWA – (October 22, 2014) – Canadian visual and audio technologies leader Christie®, is bringing its broad range of advanced visual displays, and processing and collaboration solutions to Canada’s GTEC (Government Technology Exhibition and Conference), which takes place October 27-30 at the Ottawa Convention Center. The four-day show attracts over 6,000 participants and is the […]

Christie Showcases A/V Technologies for Government

MultiDyne Appoints Inviso as Master Distributor for Latin America and the Caribbean

LOCUST VALLEY, N.Y. — Oct. 22, 2014 — MultiDyne®, a leading provider of fiber optic-based video and audio transport solutions for broadcast and pro A/V applications, has appointed Inviso as its master distributor for Latin America and the Caribbean, increasing the company’s brand presence and sales efforts in the region. Inviso will distribute MultiDyne’s entire […]

MultiDyne Appoints Inviso as Master Distributor for Latin America and the Caribbean

Planar Adds Two New Ultra-Narrow Bezel Models

Planar Systems today announced two new “ultra-narrow” bezel LCD models in its line of Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System with G2 Architecture: a 46” model with 800 nits brightness and a 55” model with 500 nits brightness. The new models feature a tiled bezel width of just 3.7 millimeter (0.15 inches) between adjacent LCD […]

Planar Adds Two New Ultra-Narrow Bezel Models

K-Array Launches the Next Generation of Touring Line Array Speakers

The KH8 is one of the world’s first flexible digital “slim array technology” line array speakers (S.A.T); slim and compact in design, self-powered and weather resistant providing an exceptional peak output of 145 dB SPL offering a rather different solution to the touring audio market. It is fully controlled by the on-board DSPs for hyper […]

K-Array Launches the Next Generation of Touring Line Array Speakers

Rec4Box OB Factory Equips Three Compact, Versatile OB Units With Riedel

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Oct. 21, 2014 — Riedel Communications, provider of pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks, today announced that its Artist digital matrix intercom system and RockNet real-time audio network have been built into all three of the unique OB units completed by Montreal-based Rec4Box OB Factory in the past year. Equipped with […]

Rec4Box OB Factory Equips Three Compact, Versatile OB Units With Riedel

Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist Frank Mottek to Host SMPTE 2014 Honors & Awards Ceremony

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Oct. 21, 2014 — The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®), the worldwide leader in motion-imaging standards and education for the communications, media, entertainment, and technology industries, today announced that award-winning television and radio news anchor Frank Mottek will host the SMPTE 2014 Honors & Awards Ceremony, sponsored by IMAX with support […]

Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist Frank Mottek to Host SMPTE 2014 Honors & Awards Ceremony

Harmonic Certified Services Partner Program Recognizes and Rewards Continued Investment in Technical Talent

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Oct. 21, 2014 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, today announced the launch of the Harmonic Certified Services Partner (CSP) program, which recognizes and rewards Harmonic partners for continued investment in technical talent. The program is designed not only to enhance customer confidence in participating partners, but […]

Harmonic Certified Services Partner Program Recognizes and Rewards Continued Investment in Technical Talent

Riedel Communications CCW Expo 2014 Product Preview

Riedel Products at CCW Expo 2014: STX-200 Professional Broadcast-Grade Interface The STX-200 professional broadcast-grade interface brings any Skype® user worldwide into the professional broadcast environment. Licensed by Microsoft®, the new Riedel product meets broadcasters’ increasing need for a reliable single-box solution that enables them to bring live contributions from both reporters and viewers into live […]

Riedel Communications CCW Expo 2014 Product Preview

Cheap Trick Hits The Road With Adamson Monitor Rig And Burst Sound & Lighting

Port Perry, Ontario (October 2014) — Cheap Trick, possibly one of the most covered groups of all time, is currently out on tour with an assortment of gear that guarantees that their followers get the “Cheap Trick” sound they expect. Burst Sound & Lighting, headquartered in Detroit, is the sound production company tasked with making […]

Cheap Trick Hits The Road With Adamson Monitor Rig And Burst Sound & Lighting

X AIR – Behringer Changes the Game Again

10/21/2014 Los Angeles, CA – Building on the tremendous success of the Behringer X32 which has become the world’s best-selling digital console family, the company announced 4 revolutionary products that are being added to their digital mixer lineup. The wireless, remote-controllable X AIR Series ranges from 12 to 18-inputs, with all boasting award-winning Midas-designed mic […]

X AIR – Behringer Changes the Game Again

Aurora Multimedia Intros New 4K HDMI Matrix Switcher

The new Aspyre Series ASP-88-4K is an 8×8 HDMI matrix switcher that Aurora says is 4K compatible. Capable of multi-channel digital audio (up to 7.1 channel) from any of the eight HDMI inputs to the any of the eight HDMI outputs, the ASP has web-based control, front panel button control as well as RS232. Other […]

Aurora Multimedia Intros New 4K HDMI Matrix Switcher

Epson Expands Image Quality Performance of Award-Winning PowerLite Home Theater Projectors with New Firmware Update

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Oct. 21, 2014 – Underscoring its commitment to delivering high-performance projectors to home theater customers and installers, Epson today released a firmware update www.epson.com/detailenhancement that expands the image quality capabilities of several of its award-winning home theater solutions. The update adds Epson’s Detail Enhancement feature to its powerful Super Resolution technology to deliver sharp, rich […]

Epson Expands Image Quality Performance of Award-Winning PowerLite Home Theater Projectors with New Firmware Update

BenQ Colorific Projector Brings Visual Artist’s Second Major Installation to Life

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Oct. 21, 2014 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and the No. 1-selling DLP® projector brand in The Americas(1), today announced that four of the company’s Colorific™ W1080ST projectors will be powering visual artist and filmmaker Carmen Osterlye’s newest projection art installation. Titled Apophany, the exhibit will run from Oct. 25 […]

BenQ Colorific Projector Brings Visual Artist’s Second Major Installation to Life

K-array launches the next generation of Touring Line Array Speakers

October 2014 — For centuries Italy has been the country of design and creativity, it’s a country of dreamers. That passion still flows here in the heart of Tuscany, Firenze, inspiring some of world’s most noticeable innovations. In the world of Pro Audio, the new creation to leave the workshop of K-array is a product of […]

K-array launches the next generation of Touring Line Array Speakers

NSCA Announces Speakers for 2015 BLC

NSCA announced this week that Liz Wiseman, leadership educator and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, will keynote NSCA’s 2015 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC). She will speak about the difference between leaders who are diminishers and those who are multipliers – and how many of today’s leaders are wasting their most vital resources by being […]

NSCA Announces Speakers for 2015 BLC

Extron Announces New Fiber Optic USB Extender

Extron has a new fiber extender line in the FOX USB Extender Plus, which extends signals from USB peripheral devices extreme distances over fiber optic cabling. The extender supports USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, and 1.0 devices with data rates up to 480 Mbps. Used in conjunction with an Extron FOX Series DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI or […]

Extron Announces New Fiber Optic USB Extender

AV People: Chuck Wilson of NSCA

Chuck Wilson’s story of how he got into AV is a little different than, well, a lot of people. Not many people can say that they’ve only held two jobs their entire life. Chuck, executive director of NSCA, however, can. “I started out in the AV industry in the late ‘70s,” said Chuck. “I came […]

AV People: Chuck Wilson of NSCA