Extron is shipping its DDX 102 Dual Link DVI Fiber Optic Extender, a transmitter and receiver set for long haul delivery of DVI signals over fiber optic cabling. It uses all digital technology to deliver perfect pixel-for-pixel transmission of video images up to 2560×1600, including HDTV 1080p/60. The extender delivers dual link DVI-D signals up […]

The Digital Signage Federation is launching a comprehensive educational program designed specifically for professionals and institutions in the healthcare industry. In addition to a robust resource platform that offers a “getting started” guideline, articles and white papers, photographic installation examples, the webinar program debuts on Thurs., Oct. 25 at 2 pm EDT, featuring Tomer Mann, […]

By Aldo Cugnini zeebox, a UK-based startup, has launched a second-screen app in partnership with some of the most influential media companies in television. In an unprecedented alliance, Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, HBO and Cinemax are all teaming with zeebox in an endorsement of a universal, cross-channel TV viewing companion app for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, and […]

Revolabs’s new Hybrid HD microphones are designed for conferencing installations requiring a powered audio solution, wirelessly. Constantly powered and located around the conference table, the wired Hybrid microphones and XLR adapters take the guesswork out of microphone placement. For meetings where wireless operation is required, the microphones can easily be removed from the power source […]

On Monday, Polycom spent the better part of the day launching an entirely new product line, both in hardware and services, as well as setting forth the company’s vision for the future of videoconferencing. Included in those announcements were a totally new (and, so far, the industry’s only) open-standards scalable video codes in the form […]

Balanced Music Concept (B.M.C.) Audio launched its CS2 amplifier yesterday. It includes a built-in option that automatically changes it from operating as an integrated amplifier with B.M.C.’s exclusive Load Effect Free (LEF) technology into a stereo power amplifier with LEF by simply connecting it to a B.M.C. digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The amplifier is specified to […]

Light Harmonic’s new Da Vinci 384K USB Digital-to-Analog Converter claims to be the world’s first bit-perfect 384K asynchronous USB 2.0 DAC. Housed in a 61-lb. aluminum chassis, which the company says enhances thermal stability and RF and EMI shielding, the Da Vinci DAC is designed to provide digital music playback while preserving the data stream […]

By Lee Distad As an AV Pro, there’s an expectation that your company will present the most cutting edge solutions. And that’s true to some extent, and dealers are always on the lookout for what’s new and exciting. But being “new and cool” in and of itself isn’t a good enough reason to add a product; […]

By Lee Distad In case you hadn’t noticed, the CE industry is square in the middle of a major shift in how entertainment media is distributed to consumers, as well as how it is stored and played back. The key question, which has yet to be truly answered is: Who are going to be the key […]

This month CEDIA will wrap up elections for the CEDIA Board of Directors. There are five open positions on the Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 term. This year CEDIA refined the nomination process, asking for candidates that not only embrace CEDIA’s mission but possess some of the key skills and experience necessary to help […]

rAVe founder Gary Kayye will present a new keynote at the NEC Showcase roadshow in New York City on Oct. 17 called Creating Creative Presentation Environments. It focuses on creating immersive environments — ones that use projectors to completely “immerse” clients in the meeting, the classroom, the museum, the restaurant, the retail store, or the […]

By Anthony Coppedge There are entire industries that revolve around bid work. RFPs (request for proposals), submittals, revised bids, bid scope documents and bid contracts are all a part of this ecosystem and the A/V/L manufacturers, integrators and contractors are all well-familiar with the hassle of the bid. Bid work is not my favorite because it […]

Grund Audio Design’s new VIP Series loudspeaker series includes four models, three of which are three-way loudspeaker designs. The VIP-06, VIP-08, VIP-10 and VIP-12 models loudspeakers are passive designs (requiring external amplification) with high power capabilities and that utilize injection molded enclosures. As the smallest enclosure of the family, the VIP-06 is a two-way design […]

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Sure, everyone’s got warranties for all their gear- and as most manufacturers would say, you don’t need warranties as their gear never breaks. But, in case it does, everyone needs at least a two year warranty. But, Vaddio one-up’ed their competition by offering a one-year, free Advanced Replacement program. We talk about this on today’s program. Show Links: […]

POLYCOM is the first, and only, VTC company to add compatibility with not only Skype but also Facebook Video and Google Talk with their RealPresence system today. Everyone’s been wondering when you’d be able to connect Skype calls into VTC systems – that day happened today, October 8, 2012. Today, POLYCOM changed videoconferencing forever… Show Links: rAVe [Publications]: Polycom Introduces Open-Standards Based Scalable Video Coding (SVC) Protocol […]

Joel Rollins talks to Terry Friesenborg, CTS, Senior Vice President, International DevelopmentInfocomm International about the world-wide AV market of today.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Atlantic Technology is shipping its H-PAS PowerBar 235 sound bar. This 43-inch wide sound bar claims to deliver theater-level performance without an external subwoofer. It can be mounted above or below a TV, either on a shelf or using a wall-mounting bracket. The PowerBar 235 features Atlantic’s patented H-PAS bass system, which the company says […]

Today, Polycom introduced the industry’s first open standards-based Scalable Video Coding (SVC) protocol, which Polycom says delivers 3x the previous capacity for HD multipoint video calls for greater scalability, dramatically lower TCO, superior performance and backwards- and forwards-compatibility to protect customer investments. Last week Polycom announced support for open standards-based SVC, an extension to AVC […]

Epson has lowered prices for K-12 education-focused projector replacement lamps. Compatible with 24 of Epson’s projectors, the replacement lamps are available for $99 or less, exclusively for Brighter Futures customers. According to TFCinfo, a worldwide leader in audio/visual market research, the education sector repeatedly ranked the high cost of replacement lamps as the number one […]

Polycom announced today a new portfolio of solutions designed for medium-sized businesses that the company says makes it easier to purchase, install, deliver and manage enterprise-grade video collaboration. Polycom RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s, Virtual Edition, is a multi-protocol, integrated software MCU that runs on industry-standard servers, connecting video systems using the open standards-based SVC protocol […]

Polycom made several major announcements this week, one of which is new Polycom RealPresence CloudAXIS Suite, a cloud-based software suite that allows Polycom customers to add anyone on Skype, Facebook, Google Talk and other business video applications to their video conferences from a browser. RealPresence CloudAXIS is software suite that runs on the Polycom RealPresence […]

The real question is not how to innovate using technology; there are plenty of ideas for that. And it’s not that we don’t have plenty of cool and different technologies to do the job either. It’s still about how to get the tech into the classroom with students and teachers. There has always been a […]

Integrated Systems Europe is today announcing the launch of the MegaPixel Summit, which will be co-located with the ISE show. To be held at the Amsterdam RAI over Jan. 28 and 29, 2013, the Summit will be produced by the market research, publishing and consulting firm Insight Media. “Over the past couple of years, we […]

Gary Kayye highlights the NSCA’s $100 discount for the inaugural MNEC Industry Symposium (Mass Notification and Emergency Communications). Show Links: NSCA: MNEC Industry Symposium Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

We’re back with another rAVe Infographic. This time rAVe readers were asked: What tradeshows do you attend? This is not a representation of the industry as a whole, just of our readers. Also, readers were allowed to select more than one choice, since many of our readers attend multiple tradeshows a year! What tradeshows do […]

Tiverton Audio has added new Lutron colors to its lineup of low-voltage custom wall plates, bringing its total color choices up to 18. The company offers custom wall plates built to order with any combination of more than 60 different connectors. Tiverton also says its built-to-order wall plates can be fabricated and shipped in two […]

Logitech announced this month the next generation of its line of Harmony remotes, the Logitech Harmony Touch. The Logitech Harmony Touch lets the end user or integrator add, remove and re-order up to 50 favorite channel icons from a cable or satellite provider right on the 2.4-inch color touch screen. After online setup, a user […]

FSR is introducing the Digital / Analog Wall Plate Interface – part of the company’s new Digital Video (DV) family. The Digital / Analog Interface fits in a standard two-gang electrical box and has a dual Decora faceplate available in white, black and ivory to match the décor of the installation. It accepts an HDMI […]

Extron has two new Cable Cubby models designed for the TouchLink TLP 350CV and TLP 710CV touchpanels. The Extron TLE 350 and TLE 710 are furniture-mountable metal housings for AV, data and power connections. The enclosures’ dimensions are identical to those of the TLP 350CV and TLP 710CV Cable Cubby TouchLink Touchpanels, creating an elegant, […]

BenQ is shipping what it’s calling “next generation” projectors with the MS517, MX518, and MW519 “SmartEco” projectors, which are aimed at small- to medium-sized spaces. All three are specified at 2,800 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 13000:1, claiming a lamp life up to 6,500 hours. The difference is in resolution: SVGA (MS517), XGA […]

The video wall market is definitely back. Now Barco’s trying to make it easier for integrators to spec Barco, instead of someone else, by bundling video wall systems. The company has three different packages: The Monolithic package, designed for client server based applications, is used primarily in simple settings, such as meeting rooms. This package […]