MultiDyne Enters the Uncompressed IP Gateway ST 2110 Market for Broadcast

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems launched a new series of openGear solutions bridge between the SDI and IP worlds. The new MDoG Series offers SMPTE ST 2110 network interface and low-latency JPEG-XS codec modules to manage uncompressed and compressed signals as they move between legacy systems and IP networks. MultiDyne’s MDoG-6060 modules represent the […]

MultiDyne Enters the Uncompressed IP Gateway ST 2110 Market for Broadcast

AVNation and rAVe Partner to Grow the Number of End Users Entering AV

rAVe’s AVBuyers.Club, a news platform dedicated to end users of audiovisual technology, specifically technology managers, IT managers and industry professionals, announces an innovative partnership with AVNation Media, a leading podcasting and audiovisual news service, to expand the market reach by attracting more end users to the audiovisual industry. AVNation has strategically refocused its efforts on […]

AVNation and rAVe Partner to Grow the Number of End Users Entering AV

Oklahoma State University Uses MAXHUB to Impress the Alumni

Strategically located in the heart of Oklahoma, the OSU Alumni Center represents the most significant project ever undertaken by the OSU Alumni Association. The Alumni Center is the culmination of years of growth and planning, and its design readily supports all types of activities, from intimate gatherings to major corporate events. Recently, AVL Systems Design LLC of […]

Oklahoma State University Uses MAXHUB to Impress the Alumni

THE rAVe Esports Show — Episode 9: Inside the Venue: Unveiling the Tech Powering West Point Academy’s Esports Arena

In the latest episode of THE rAVe Esports Show, host Bubba Gaeddert provides an exclusive glimpse into the electrifying world of esports arenas, focusing on the state-of-the-art facilities at the West Point Academy. Victor Castro, the director for Army West Point Esports, offers an in-depth walkthrough of the innovative solutions deployed to create an esports […]

THE rAVe Esports Show — Episode 9: Inside the Venue: Unveiling the Tech Powering West Point Academy’s Esports Arena

Like an AV Bridge Over Troubled Water, These Cybersecurity Guidelines Will Ease Your Mind

Back in 2021, I wrote a rAVe column entitled “SecuringAV: The Remote Desktop Attack on a Florida Water Treatment Plant.” In this article, I talked about the different forms of infrastructure being targeted by cyberattacks, and connected the attack on the water treatment plant to similar vulnerabilities in AV systems. I also shared some lessons […]

Like an AV Bridge Over Troubled Water, These Cybersecurity Guidelines Will Ease Your Mind

Studio Technologies Debuts Model 5682 ST 2110 to Dante Bridge

Studio Technologies debuted the Model 5682 ST 2110 to Dante Bridge for SMPTE ST 2110 audio channels with Dante audio-over-Ethernet channels. The Model 5682 is available in two versions: the Model 5682-01 allows up to 32 audio channels to pass in each direction, while the Model 5682-02 supports up to 64 audio channels. The unit […]

Studio Technologies Debuts Model 5682 ST 2110 to Dante Bridge

Optoma Details New N-Series Professional Displays

Optoma announced its new N-Series Professional Displays aimed at corporate and education settings and accommodate hybrid work and distance-learning scenarios. The N-Series Professional Displays offer the Optoma Solution Suite (OSS), a software platform that includes: Whiteboard File Manager Display Share A built-in media player Similar to Optoma’s IFPDs, the N-Series Professional Displays feature an ultra-slim […]

Optoma Details New N-Series Professional Displays

Here’s How Resolution Studios Built an Entire XR Virtual Stage Using Planar LEDs

Resolution Productions Group owns and operates Resolution Studios in Chicago’s Near West Side, an 86,000-square-foot production complex featuring four premier stages and other amenities. Approximately 70 percent of the studio’s business centers on TV commercial work with the rest dedicated to feature films and episodic projects. Resolution Studios’ approach to virtual production (VP) is to […]

Here’s How Resolution Studios Built an  Entire XR Virtual Stage Using Planar LEDs

BenQ Details Benefits of SmartEco 2.0 Tech to Schools in New Projectors

BenQ is debuting something called SmartEco 2.0 technology. BenQ’s new SmartEco projectors use laser and LED technology with special chips that evaluate the colors needed for each frame and adjust the power according to the content rather than only reducing the overall brightness like the traditional eco mode on a legacy LCD classroom projector. It […]

BenQ Details Benefits of SmartEco 2.0 Tech to Schools in New Projectors

Retiring in the AV Industry: Advice From Someone Who’s Done it Twice

By Ron DeVoe Since I have retired from the AV industry TWICE, I have been asked to offer advice or recognition of possible fallacies in retirement enjoyment. Because ownership of an AV business requires an enormous amount of mental energy for time and resource management, goal setting and attainment, cash flow and keeping up with […]

Retiring in the AV Industry: Advice From Someone Who’s Done it Twice

ISE 2024: Facts and Figures Broken Down

ISE 2024 has come and gone, and we definitely left a mark on the show with our coverage this year (over 2,000 product videos — crazy). But now that the show is over, ISE released a report reviewing many of its figures. This piece wraps up a few of those highlights. First of all, ISE […]

ISE 2024: Facts and Figures Broken Down

Two New Switchers From Atlona Aim at UCC and ED Markets

Atlona just debuted two new 3×1 switchers it is aiming at UCC and higher-ed; the AT-OME-CS31-SA (three HDMI inputs) and AT-OME-CS31-SA-HDBT (one HDBaseT input and two HDMI inputs) both include USB routing, audio mixing, amplification and control. The OME-CS31-SA and OME-CS31-SA-HDBT share the same feature set, but the OME-CS1-SA is built for local switching applications […]

Two New Switchers From Atlona Aim at UCC and ED Markets

Sharp Launches SoC MultiSync ME Series With Android-Based OS

Sharp just launched the MultiSync ME Series, including the PN-ME432, PN-ME502, PN-ME552 and PN-ME652. What makes the MultiSync MExx2 Series unique is its SoC (system-on-chip) architecture with an embedded Android-based operating system — it can run a UCC meeting platform or be used as a digital signage player. The new line integrates a complete CMS. […]

Sharp Launches SoC MultiSync ME Series With Android-Based OS

Cobalt Digital Launches a Plethora of New Products, Including a Dante Card

Cobalt Digital is promising broadcasters a “simple path” to ATSC 3.0, an extended line of IP capable multiviewers, a family of high-density routers and control panels, a quad-channel bidirectional gateway to IP processing in openGear form and a new quad-channel 12G DANTE openGear card. Cobalt’s 9905-MPx openGear card brings HDR to ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV). […]

Cobalt Digital Launches a Plethora of New Products, Including a Dante Card

BenQ Announces InstaShow VS10 Wireless Presentation System

BenQ announced the latest addition to its InstaShow Wireless Presentation System (WPS) family, the InstaShow VS10. The VS10 is aimed at hybrid collaboration in huddle rooms. The VS10 features screen sharing, fast wireless integration to conferencing platforms, interactive collaboration capabilities and a router-level chipset for security. Users simply click a button to cast directly on […]

BenQ Announces InstaShow VS10 Wireless Presentation System

Extron Debuts ConferenceShare Aimed at UCC Applications

In UCC, seamlessly integrating local room cameras and microphones into Unified Communications meetings has become imperative. ConferenceShare offers a solution by sharing video and audio captured by in-room USB devices with Windows or macOS laptops during Teams or Zoom meetings. With ConferenceShare enabled on their laptop, users gain access to USB devices connected to the […]

Extron Debuts ConferenceShare Aimed at UCC Applications

Marshall Electronics Debuts Auto-Tracking CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ Camera with HDMI, PoE and USB-C

Marshall Electronics debuted the auto-tracking CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ camera. The Marshall CV612, available in black (CV612-TBI) and white models (CV612-TWI), features the ability to automatically track, follow and frame presenters using AI facial learning for “accurate and smooth” self-adjusting maneuvers. Equipped with 12X optical and a 15X digital zoom, the CV612 offers a 4.1mm-49.2mm (6.6-70.3 degrees) […]

Marshall Electronics Debuts Auto-Tracking CV612-TBI/TWI PTZ Camera with HDMI, PoE and USB-C

GPO Display Debuts 57″ and 58″ Stretch Displays for Signage

GPO Display announced the launch of its new 57″ and 58″ Panoramic (stretch-style) LCDs. These models are shipping and represent GPO Display’s “first foray into Ultra High Definition (UHD) Panoramic displays, specifically designed for situations where wall space is limited but legibility at a significant distance is required.” The 57″ PA57H is GPO Display’s most […]

GPO Display Debuts 57″ and 58″ Stretch Displays for Signage

The Power of Low Voltage in the Sustainability Movement

Whether you know it or not, low voltage is an important key to energy conservation now and in the future. We are seeing demand for electricity increase year over year due to the increase in high consumption electrical devices (such as electrified vehicles, heat pumps, air conditioners, on-demand water heaters and so on). Married with […]

The Power of Low Voltage in the Sustainability Movement

Extron Releases 2024 New Products Brochure

Extron unveils its 2024 New Products Brochure — First Edition. This brochure introduces dozens of new offerings. From compact Pro AV-over-IP encoders and advanced USB-C switchers to 4K recording and streaming solutions, Extron says the latest lineup is designed to meet the diverse needs of the industry. Look for the “Now Shipping” logo across the […]

Extron Releases 2024 New Products Brochure

5 Reasons You Should Join LAVNCH WEEK 9

If you’ve been following us or reading our content for a while, you’ve probably noticed that we host a lot of virtual events. Most notably, twice per year, we host something called LAVNCH WEEK. But really, it’s a “LAVNCH four days.” Why? Because it’s four days of panels, product announcements and fireside chats that we […]

5 Reasons You Should Join LAVNCH WEEK 9

New Extron SMP 401 Is 3 HDMI Output 4K/60 Streaming Media Processor for Livestreaming

Extron introduced the SMP 401 Multi-Channel 4K Recording and Streaming Media Processor, the latest addition to its SMP family. The SMP 401 is a “high-performance all-in-one 4K/60 processor that easily captures, switches, scales and distributes AV sources and presentations.” Processing with H.264/H.265 encoding provides up to five recordings and six streams concurrently. The SMP 401 […]

New Extron SMP 401 Is 3 HDMI Output 4K/60 Streaming Media Processor for Livestreaming

Bogen Partners With 6 More Companies for Its Nyquist IP-Based Paging System

Bogen Communications announced a lineup of technology partners, including Early Warning Labs, IPVideo, Lightspeed Technologies, Omnilert, Raptor Technologies and TeachLogic. Bogen Communications’ latest technology partnerships enhance and expand functionality for its Nyquist E7000 and Nyquist C4000 systems, IP-based paging and intercom solutions. Early Warning Labs — an officially licensed partner of the US Geological Survey […]

Bogen Partners With 6 More Companies for Its Nyquist IP-Based Paging System

Electro-Voice Perfects Portability With New ZLX G2 Loudspeakers

Electro-Voice has announced the ZLX G2, the second generation of the ZLX series of portable loudspeakers. Building on the already-existing ZLX series, the ZLX G2 lineup offers a range of next-level features and functionality and includes 8” (new for the series), 12” and 15” two-way models in both powered and passive versions. When Electro-Voice introduced […]

Electro-Voice Perfects Portability With New ZLX G2 Loudspeakers

Extron Adds New Features to NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series

Extron announced new features to its NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series. These new features include the latest evolution of the NAV PURE3 codec. PURE3 is a codec developed by Extron, exclusively for the ProAV market. PURE3 offers “improved network resiliency; able to tolerate the bursty network traffic found on converged networks.” Competitors rely on delicate third-party […]

Extron Adds New Features to NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series

Audio-Technica Debuts A-T LINK for Its ATND1061LK Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone

Audio-Technica announced the release of its new A-T LINK proprietary communication protocol for digital interconnection of compatible A-T Commercial Audio microphone and mixing solutions. Audio-Technica says A-T LINK transmits uncompressed multi-channel digital audio and control information via category cables with minimal latency. A-T LINK is natively supported by Audio-Technica’s ATND1061LK beamforming ceiling array microphone, providing […]

Audio-Technica Debuts A-T LINK for Its ATND1061LK Beamforming Ceiling Array Microphone

LG Adds 5 Projectors That Include WebOS and Include 16:9, 16:6 and 21:9 Aspect Ratios

LG Business Solutions has introduced its new five-model RG series of ProBeam laser projectors up to 4K UHD resolution and 6,000 lumens, integrated with Crestron RoomView compatibility as well as LG’s webOS digital signage platform. Using this announcement, LG redesigned the entire ProBeam RG series lineup with multi-aspect-ratio control that allows users to switch between […]

LG Adds 5 Projectors That Include WebOS and Include 16:9, 16:6 and 21:9 Aspect Ratios

AVPro Edge Releases New 24-Port AV-over-IP 10G Network Switch for NVX, NAV and SDVoE

AVPro Edge introduced the AC-MXNET-10G-SW24C, a 24-port 10 Gig hybrid PoE++/PoE+ switcher. The 24-port, 10 Gig network switch is designed for AV-over-IP applications and support the AVPro Edge MXnet, AES67, Dante and SDVoE, Extron NAV, Crestron NVX, etc. The AC-MXNET-10G-SW24C is pre-configured with Quality of Service (QoS) settings optimized for AES67, Dante and SDVoE multicasting. […]

AVPro Edge Releases New 24-Port AV-over-IP 10G Network Switch for NVX, NAV and SDVoE

Carlton University Uses Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 to Solve Tricky Sound Issue

Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, underwent a total renovation to revamp its antiquated Senate Room into a modern meeting space equipped with cutting-edge AV technology, featuring superior audio solutions from Sennheiser. The university selected Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) microphones to create a seamless environment for Senate meetings and conferences. The ceiling microphones’ ease […]

Carlton University Uses Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 to Solve Tricky Sound Issue

Walla Walla University Builds XR Stage Using Unreal Engine and Scalable Display Technologies

Based in College Place, Washington, Walla Walla University (WWU) is a private Adventist university with four campuses located throughout the Pacific Northwest. The main campus sits on 83 acres in the Walla Walla Valley in southeastern Washington state, where cultural arts, vibrant dining, and recreational opportunities abound. Founded in 1892, the university offers more than […]

Walla Walla University Builds XR Stage Using Unreal Engine and Scalable Display Technologies

Academy Award Nominated Poor Things Shot on PIXERA-Generated & INFiLED-Based XR LED Set

The climactic moments of Poor Things, the smash-hit, critically acclaimed gothic comedy set to sweep next month’s Academy Awards, were brought to life with a mammoth virtual production set-up powered by PIXERA technology. A cinematic tour de force directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, The Favourite) and starring Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, a young […]

Academy Award Nominated Poor Things Shot on PIXERA-Generated & INFiLED-Based XR LED Set

LEA Professional Amps Up LEA Cloud Platform

LEA Professional announced multiple updates to its LEA Cloud platform, a part of LEA Professionals’ technology catalog, featuring IT solutions, DSPs and smart power management. The new cloud-specific features will expand capabilities for all LEA Cloud users. Here’s a video we shot of it at ISE 2024: LEA Cloud provides remote monitoring and control for […]

LEA Professional Amps Up LEA Cloud Platform