Lightware Visual Engineering announced the Taurus TPN and Gemini GVN products; AV-over-IP for mission-critical installs. The Lightware Taurus TPN is a device for large meeting rooms, boardrooms and conference settings that includes both USB-C and SDVoE (10G AV-over-IP) technology for HDMI 2.0 4K60 4:4:4 matrix switching over 10G Ethernet networks, with a range of up […]

Powersoft announced the appointment of Mitch Rauch as its new sales director for the US market. With more than 20 years’ ProAV channel management experience, Mitch’s expertise will be a “major asset as Powersoft continues its growth in the United States.” Mitch, formerly of Opticis, Vivitek and BenQ, among other AV industry names, will be […]

Jetbuilt announced the formation of its Vendor Advisory Council. This group of advisors, composed of influential figures from industry-leading manufacturers, distributors, consultants and the broader audiovisual industry, will provide valuable insights into how Jetbuilt can better serve its user base and the industry at large. Led by Steve Samson, director of vendor partnerships for Jetbuilt, […]

Crestron Electronics unveiled its new flagship experience center in New York City. Located at 200 Lexington Avenue in the New York Design Center, the Crestron Experience Center is an immersive environment where visitors can experience the full potential of Crestron’s innovative solutions firsthand. Crestron says its new Experience Center is more than just a showroom; […]

The OCA Alliance announced the availability of the latest revision of the standard, AES70-2024, which introduces several additions. Along with new classes, the update features new methods, a new specification for using the OCP.1 protocol, and several documentation updates. Fully backwards compatible with existing implementations, AES70-2024 continues to expand the technical foundations of the growing […]

tvONE is shipping its new video processing solution, CALICO PRO. CALICO PRO is is designed as a video wall processor for dvLED walls but, it’s basically a giant digital video canvas — so content can be sent anywhere and everywhere in a room, projection mapped across a building, on multiple displays at a live event […]

AVer Information announced that the VC520 Pro3 professional camera and speakerphone has been Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms. The certification emphasizes the VC520 Pro3’s performance, reliability and seamless integration with Teams, making it an option for modern meeting environments. The AVer VC520 Pro3 features a 12X optical lens with a total of 36X total zoom, […]

A unique split-monitor infrastructure, a hybrid of IEMs and wedges through a pair DiGiCo Quantum338 desks, fits the Marleys’ onstage aesthetic and is achievable thanks to Quantum’s advanced processing and workflow, while a Quantum852 rocks front of house MIAMI, Florida – October 2024 – Bob Marley was larger than life, and the sheer scale of […]

Esports is rapidly growing and becoming a crucial part of both the entertainment and education sectors. During this week’s LAVNCH & LEARN, Gary Kayye talks about how to delve into the world of esports, but most importantly, why you should. To find out more about the opportunities esports present for AV professionals, be sure to […]

The purpose-built first-of-its-kind space habitat, FLEXHab, will help train astronauts and academics on earth ahead of critical missions into outer space Weybridge, UK, 30 September 2024: Sony Professional Displays & Solutions announced today that its BRAVIA professional displays form a vital part of space architect specialists, SAGA’s habitat that will provide vital training and information […]

Humanity in the workplace: how modern organizations bring their culture to life This year’s Zoomtopia was filled with innovations and demonstrations surrounding Zoom Workplace. The panel titled “Humanity in the Workplace: How Modern Organizations Bring Their Culture to Life” focused on employee disengagement, an issue facing many companies nowadays. This issue costs businesses around $8.9 […]

Do you update your smoke detector batteries twice a year? I know I don’t, but apparently we should, the same way we should be updating our antivirus software twice a year. But cybersecurity is a much more complex issue than just that. In 2004, President George W. Bush and Congress declared October as “Cybersecurity Awareness […]

This year’s Zoomtopia was filled with innovations and demonstrations surrounding Zoom Workplace. The panel on Zoom Workplace’s journey to an AI-first work platform focused on the upcoming launch of AI Companion 2.0, which is set to launch in late October 2024, and its potential to revolutionize the workplace. With over 100 enhancements since its launch […]

This is the first time in a few years that I haven’t attended Zoomtopia in person. The event, typically held at the San Jose Convention Center, close to its headquarters, is one of the most fun in the industry. In 2022, the event was packed to the brim with an amazing keynote, fun fireside chats […]

The Biamp Parlé CBC 2500 CM ceiling mounted, all-in-one conferencing bar is shipping. The bar is designed for collaboration spaces where wall mounting might be difficult, such as open ceiling offices. A new mounting solution puts the microphones and loudspeakers right next to the meeting participants — just above head height — combining ceiling mounted […]

HP announced a range of AV and unified communications and collaboration (UCC) products ahead of Zoomtopia, including new AI-powered PCs and AI-enabled videoconferencing solutions. According to the 2024 HP Work Relationship Index, 68% of knowledge workers believe AI creates new opportunities to enjoy work, and 73% say AI makes their job easier. Workers who use […]

Biamp announced that its line of medium and large room conferencing bundles has received Zoom Rooms certification. All five models of Biamp TesiraFORTÉ X and Devio SCX audio processors—the TesiraFORTÉ X 400, 800, and 1600, along with the Devio SCX 400 and 800—are now certified for Zoom Rooms as standalone processors when used with Parlé […]

Soulbound.gg reports that the top 100 esports games will award $1.72 billion to 131,543 players through 52,451 tournaments as of 2024. The global audience is expected to exceed 640 million by 2025. Leading games include Dota 2, Fortnite, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and Arena of Valor. China leads in earnings with $289.1 million, followed by […]

Empresas Públicas de Medellín ESP (EPM) is an energy sector company responsible for generating, distributing, and commercializing electricity and natural gas in Colombia. The company’s network operations center (NOC) in Medellín monitors and maintains these services. EPM remodeled the NOC to improve technicians’ ability to quickly view real-time data and images from various secure sources […]

Logitech is marketing its Extend product line as a solution where “anyone can walk into an Android or BYOD-based meeting room, plug in with the USB-C cable, and launch a meeting (using Zoom, MS Teams or Google Meet) on their own laptop or mobile device.” If that sounds familiar, it should. This is a similar […]

Sound Control Technologies (SCT) announced the launch of the RC-SDA4+ and RC-SDA5+ modules. When paired with RC4 or RC5 CE (camera end) modules, these head-end units convert video, control, and audio to USB3, enabling seamless compatibility with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other soft codec platforms. Powered by SCTLink technology, they deliver 12V DC power, video, […]

With the new FUSION Creos, GLP claims its pushing the boundaries of the LED washlight. The Creos is an IP65-certified LED washlight with 18 × 40W RGBL LEDs and motorized zoom. Thanks to its cluster design with a consistent LED pixel pitch, several devices can be lined up horizontally and thus form into a seamless, […]

Utelogy Corporation announced the expansion of its partnership with the Logitech Collaboration Program where Utelogy now includes management capabilities for CollabOS devices including Rally Bars, RoomMate and the latest video conferencing hardware. Utelogy’s integration with Logitech’s CollabOS API enables visibility into CollabOS devices and connected peripherals, bringing real-time updates on device health, firmware status, and […]

Hi everyone, and welcome to our most recent episode of LAVNCH & LEARN, hosted by Steph Beckett, managing editor at rAVe [PUBS]. This week, we discussed how AV has the power to create emotional experiences during live events. We were joined by panelists Wallace “Ace” Johnson, founder and executive producer at DXG Agency, Christine Latour, […]

QSC’s Pro Audio group just made a major update (v2.1) to its SysNav (System Navigator) software. QSC SysNav is an iPadOS and Windows application intended to be used with QSC next-generation, L Class compatible loudspeaker systems. The software allows the user to easily design, configure, control, monitor and apply signal processing to individual loudspeakers, full […]

The SDVoE Alliance announced TwistedPair, a European provider of collaboration and audiovisual technologies, as the latest SDVoE Certified Design House. This certification, which was part of the first course for SDVoE and ZeeVee in the U.K., is a testament to TwistedPair’s dedication to delivering audiovisual solutions and enhancing user experiences, while leveraging SDVoE-based technology, across […]

Datapath announced additional functionality and capability to its Aetria solution; its video wall management and control solution. In addition, they introduced the VisionSC-A2 capture card to extend the Aligo AVoIP solution by providing cost-effective capture of Aligo streams from an Aetria network, directly into a workstation or video wall controller. With two 10G channels on […]

Shure has achieved its goal of using 90 percent recyclable and/or renewable packaging for new products by the end of 2025 – one year ahead of its timeline. The Company has reached this goal early through a variety of aggressive initiatives. With more than 1,500 different packaging pieces for a variety of different products, converting […]

Nashville-based Worley Sound has achieved L-Acoustics Certified Provider (CPr) status, immediately putting its designation to work on Mitski’s expanded North American tour. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter’s outing, initially set to conclude in April, grew to include a second leg in August and September, featuring larger venues such as a three-night stand at Merriweather Post Pavilion, […]

ARHT Media had, and still has, remarkable technology — with a patent to match. However, having cutting-edge tech doesn’t always guarantee a successful business model. In fact, had their holographic projection technology debuted two or three years later, it might have seen more success than it has so far. The official launch of ARHT’s technology […]

CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo showcased major themes that dominated the show floor, including home theater, immersive audio, micro LED lighting, and the increasing synergy between residential and commercial technologies. “CEDIA Expo 2024 and Commercial Integrator Expo 2024 were bustling with industry professionals experiencing the newest technology and learning about trends in the residential […]

Magewell has introduced a new plug-in for Elgato’s Stream Deck, adding control options for its Director Mini production and streaming system. The Director Mini combines multi-input switching, graphics, streaming, recording, and monitoring in a portable device, allowing users to produce multi-camera content via a touchscreen interface or mobile app. The plug-in enables more than 200 […]