ClearOne has been awarded a patent for applied science that makes initial setup of its peerless Beamforming Microphone Array 2 quick and easy. The newly patented technology — featured on ClearOne’s beamforming microphone arrays that incorporate orientation sensors — helps to ensure optimum performance for users, according to the company. In ClearOne’s beamforming microphones, this […]

Draper’s new TecVision CH1200X ALR is a grey surface designed specifically to address ambient light rejection (ALR) applications. With an ALR rating of 20, the Draper says its TecVision CH1200X ALR rejects 80 percent of the ambient light not being produced by the projector. Designed for environments with high ambient lighting and controlled viewing angles, the CH1200X ALR is a high-contrast surface helping black retention […]

PSA Security Network announced today that it has acquired USAV, a team of professional audio-visual (ProAV) integrators. USAV’s affiliate CI Edge, a buying group designed to support middle market commercial technology integrators, was also acquired as part of the transaction. This is big, big news. Finally, commercial AV and security come together. Sure, been playing […]

AptoVision today announced that the latest firmware release for its BlueRiver NT2000 AV-over-IP chipset is now available and includes a new mode that enables video to be transported and scaled without latency (aka: latency under one tenth of a millisecond over 100 meters of CAT‐x or 30 kilometers of fiber). The new release also includes what they are calling an “advanced chroma […]

Insight Media, the organizers of the annual Display Summit conference, announced today that the event will now expand its focus and move the date one week further out to October 4-5, 2017. The location remains the same; the Rockwell Collins facility in Sterling, Va. “The expanded focus is best described as Immersive Displays,” noted Chris Chinnock, founder of Insight Media. […]

Earthworks is now shipping the CTB30 boundary microphone designed for conferencing and speech applications. The CTB30 delivers  speech intelligibility and coverage coupled with a low profile appearance for conference rooms, boardrooms, classrooms, lecterns and houses of worship. Optimized for speech, Earthworks says the CTB30 features a flat frequency response from 60Hz to 30kHz and an incredibly fast […]

Originally launched in 2013, RTI announced they has finally started shipping the long-awaited AD-16x, a 16×16 audio matrix switcher. Part of RTI’s lineup of audio distribution solutions, the AD-16x is designed for large, multi-zone audio installations as it provides routing for 16 audio sources across 16 zones and use RTI Cool Power amplifiers (CP-450/CP-1650) to drive […]

The NSCA Education Foundation is excited to announce the Drunk Unkles’ first 2017 fundraiser, scheduled for Wed., June 14, at Orlando’s BB King’s Blues Club. Now in their 12th year of supporting the NSCA Education Foundation, the Drunk Unkles have generated more than $1 million through this annual event. Dubbed “Being good isn’t always easy,” the Drunk Unkles concert […]

The industry’s only dedicated-AV LinkedIn Group needs you to join. It’s called the AV Industry Professionals and it’s free (to AV professionals and users) AND it’s ALL ABOUT AV services. And, the best part about it is that it’s a moderated discussion/posting group (that also includes a JOBS listing service) — that means it’s not filled with […]

Little-known Hoylu (a public Swedish company) has announced the acquisition of Huddlewall from its partner Scalable Display Technologies, Inc. Included in the transaction is a sales team of four team-members in Boston, U.S., as well as customer base, intellectual property and trademarks, current book of business and prospects. The total purchase price is estimated to USD $800,000. The sellers will receive […]

The Juice Goose SL-350 UPS uses lithium battery technology in a light weight, thin profile. That makes this UPS well suited for installation in small spaces previously impractical for ordinary UPS designs (think behind a monitor in digital signage apps). In addition to battery power support, the SL-350 provides 312 Joules of protection from AC power surges and spikes. This […]

If you want to learn everything you need to know to specify, design or sell systems with 4K displays, projectors, signal routing or cabling, you should hurry (as space is VERY LIMITED) and sign up for my 4K educational session at InfoComm in Orlando. Being held on Thursday, June 15th at 10:30 a.m, the 1.5 […]

Bluescape today introduced a set of new features for its virtual workspace — attach, text and view only. Now, Bluescape users have the ability to group images, documents, video, text and more by attaching individual elements to each other. In addition, they can now type text directly in the workspace in ad-hoc mode as well […]

Larson Electronics announced the release of a new lay-in 2×2 troffer mount LED fixture. This lay-in LED fixture is designed to be a lighting solution for general area lighting systems and commercial, indoor spaces. The GAU-LI-24-U16-LED-DIMM-WCM lay-in 2×2 troffer mount LED fixture runs on common 120-277V AC voltages, which can be found in most mainstream facilities and buildings. During operation, […]

The new Chief Freestyle Rotation Adapter allows designers to generate a wide variety of video display wall configurations using either ConnexSys or Fusion mounts. The accessory provides infinite orientation possibilities to support your most creative installations and also serves as a fast and flexible landscape-to-portrait solution. It’s perfect to spec in a system when you are designing it when you don’t know exactly […]

DPA Microphones is introducing the d:vice MMA-A Digital Audio Interface, a preamp for live recording and mobile journalists in the field. Working together with any iOS device, Mac or PC computer, broadcasting or recording clear sound anywhere in the world is easier than ever. Journalists around the world are already using their smartphones to capture the […]

ClearOne has been awarded a new patent on a system and method for combining echo cancellation and beamforming microphone arrays. This patented technology is one of many innovations that help ClearOne conferencing systems to provide the best, clearest, and most intelligible audio possible. On April 25, 2017, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued […]

The 26×32-channel Quantum is PreSonus’ fastest audio/MIDI interface and takes advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt 2 bus. Using 24-bit, 192 kHz converters with 120 dB of dynamic range and PreSonus’ recallable XMAX microphone preamps, you can actually stack up to four Quantum interfaces via Thunderbolt to create a monster 96×96 system. The Quantum offers two combo mic/instrument/line inputs and six combo […]

The new Elementi digital signage software from SpinetiX includes a new level of security and is made for any of the company’s digital signage players. It’s aimed at verticals such as education, hospitality and healthcare. Elementi is designed to match the SpinetiX range of digital signage players to optimize reliability and network security. 2017 release of Elementi […]

Extron just introduced the new Quantum OUT4DTP, a four-channel DTP output card for the Quantum Ultra videowall processor. The Quantum OUT4DTP card sends video signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over shielded CATx cable. In four-channel mode the unit supports resolutions up to 2K. Dual-channel mode supports two single path 4K/30 signals, while single-channel mode supports one […]

We received over 5,000 nominations for our 6th Annual rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards! And, now it’s time for you, the readers, to vote. You nominated them and now it’s time for you to vote for the best of the best. Here’s a list of the top companies and products in each of the 24 categories of […]

Matrox Video just announced the Matrox DSX LE4 IP video card. The DSX LE4 IP is a low-profile, half-length PCI Express card offering multi-channel (four-input/four-output) HD video over 10 GbE, with the added security of ST 2022-7 redundancy and guaranteed bursting free packets with zero CPU usage. Providing on-card IP encapsulation of HD, 3G and 4K video for all IP […]

Today Leyard Planar launched the Leyard LED MultiTouch, the industry’s first seamless LED touch-enabled video wall. This proprietary multi-touch solution revolutionizes interactivity for narrow pixel pitch LED video walls without the disadvantages of front glass — offering a seamless, lightweight and durable LED touch surface enabled by their patent-pending Leyard PLTS (Pliable LED Touch Surface) technology. The Leyard LED MultiTouch brings advanced interactivity […]

BTX Technologies announced today that they have enhanced their Pro Plates and Panel Designer platform to include over 80 new connector symbols including Lemo SMPTE hybrid fiber connectors and the recently-released Belden RevConnect connectivity solution for CAT 5e, CAT 6 and Cat 6A UTP and STP.  BTX’s Pro Plates and Panel software configuration and ordering application allows any […]

The new 4K capable KD-Pro6x6CC and KD-Pro8x8CC Matrix Switchers (with KD-XSWRx Extenders) from Key Digital are compliant with HDCP 2.2 standards and handle 4096×2160 at 24fps (4:2:0 chroma sub-sampling). With KD-Pro6x6CC and KD-Pro8x8CC every input can be routed to a separate output set which consists of an HDMI and an HDBaseT output, both of which can be simultaneously active and mirror each other’s output, […]

Adding HDR and 1200-nit brightness to a 19” monitor at a list price of $2,495 is an amazing feat itself, but the addition of recording, switching and playback is a true revolution, completely redefining how production monitors will be used on set and in studio. This is exactly what the new Sumo Monitor-Recorder from Atomos does. […]

The Yamaha CS-700 video sound collaboration system is specifically designed as an all-in-one unit to equip huddle rooms with audio, video and screen sharing capability. The Yamaha CS-700 combines ultra-wideband audio with video to fulfill video, audio, and collaboration requirements in one, wall-mounted system addressing all communication and collaboration requirements of the huddle room. Audio, […]

Canare launched its new 12G coax solution for economical transport of 4K UHD television signals. 4K UHD is fast becoming the dominant industry standard for sports, live events and commercial production work, placing increasing demands on teleproduction companies and truck operators to provide a 4K product. Canare is ready to assist with an all-new line of coaxial cable and connectors that […]

Global Caché announced today they will begin shipping the new Global Caché Commercial Line (CL) to distributors and will service the market via manufacturers’ reps. Global Caché products connect any IR, serial and contact closure device to a Wi-Fi and/or IP network so it can be controlled, automated and maintained by network-based software. The company offers other […]

Control4 today announced the new Pakedge PowerPak family of power control devices. Enabling Control4 and Pakedge dealers to remotely remediate problems and avoid costly onsite service visits, PowerPak PDUs provide centralized power control and management with surge protection for all equipment in a connected home. BakPak-enabled, dealers can monitor and manage PowerPak PDUs for their […]

Matrox today announced the Matrox Extio 3, an IP KVM product supporting 4K60 4:4:4 video (8-bit color), keyboard and mouse, as well as USB 2.0 and audio at low bit rates over standard 1-Gigabit Ethernet. Extio 3 supports DisplayPort 1.2 connectivity with a maximum resolution of 3840×2160@60Hz 8-bit color. That, uncompressed, would be about 9 Gbps, but they are compressing […]

In 2016, Screen Innovations (SI) introduced Zero-G, a projection screen that looks like it’s levitating in midair. SI is now offering the cables that hold the screen in three new color variations: Sky Blue, Forest Green and Warm Gray (beige) in addition to White, Gray and Black cables already available. This gives the integrator the capability to more closely […]