A recent discussion on social media centered around relationship selling, what it was and the value of it for all the parties involved. It was a great topic, but on a social media platform, there is very limited time and space to discuss something so important, so I am expanding on my thinking here. Relationship […]

The Aurora RXS-2 is a 12th-generation Intel NUC Element PC designed for the AV industry. The company says its small size allows for mounting behind displays and under tables. It can also be rack-mounted as two in a 1RU or 12 in a 5RU. Available in i5 and i7 with 500GB or 1TB SSD, the […]

Visix‘s new case study detailed its work on a multi-campus digital signage network rollout with the Alamo Colleges District in Texas. The AxisTV Signage Suite solution spans the main district office and five colleges in the San Antonio region, with independent control of local content and network management on each campus. The Alamo Colleges District […]

Magewell has introduced two new AV-over-IP products in its Ultra Encode family of live media encoders. Designed for applications ranging from livestreaming and remote contribution to IP-based production and distribution, the compact Ultra Encode HDMI Plus and Ultra Encode SDI Plus combine “exceptional encoding and delivery flexibility with simultaneous multi-protocol streaming, file-based recording, NDI HX3 […]

SMART Technologies announced a new board aimed at education, the SMART Board RX series. This display uses optically bonded glass and a multi-color stylus for inking and adds student device integration into the platform. At the heart of the SMART Board RX series are the features and functionality, purposefully designed to help make classroom time […]

22Miles just announced AI customization services that updated the 22Miles Content Manager with AI that replaces the need for searching and scrolling and, instead uses a custom-trained, secure digital assistant who can ask follow-up questions, cross-reference sources and give expert responses. 22Miles debuts three new AI tools in its latest content management system (CMS) release, […]

Extron just entered a new audio category with its CA 163, a unique column-array speaker designed to combine speech intelligibility, a contemporary aesthetic and integration-friendly mounting options. I’ve had the chance to already play around with, and use, this speaker and it’s a creative option to simplify speaker installs in rooms like auditoriums, large classrooms […]

Crestron announced new features to improve the framing for the Automate VX voice-activated speaker-tracking solution. The company says one of the big challenges for organizations is delivering an equitable experience for the in-office participants engaging with remote users. Recently certified as a Microsoft Teams Room Device for large and extra-large rooms, Automate VX solves equitable […]

Google has recently announced that it is winding down the JamBoard product, and it will no longer be available after December 2024. Along with no longer selling the hardware, the software is also being discontinued. In a little over one year, the product will be completely useless. Google has said that it will work with […]

Q-SYS announced additions to its QIO Series I/O peripheral portfolio: the QIO-AES8x8 and QIO-TEL2. These new modular devices expand Q-SYS system capabilities to enable interoperability with non-networked audio and analog telephony systems. By decoupling local I/O from processing hardware, QIO Series devices “allow users to place the I/O where it is needed to support the […]

Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina, recently commissioned a “versatile, high-tech lecture hall” and an adjacent sunlit atrium in which they conduct classes and stage large college and community events. The 4,600 square-foot lecture hall includes a stage facing an audience of 275. The room hosts presentations, plays, singing competitions, television broadcasts and […]

Sonnet Technologies announced the USB-C to Dual 4K 60Hz HDMI Adapter, a new addition to the company’s dual-display adapters for Apple M series, Intel Mac computers, and Windows and Chromebook computers. The adapter incorporates a captive cable with a USB-C connector that connects to a compatible computer’s USB or Thunderbolt port for bus-powered operation. The […]

Extron announced the expansion of its VoiceLift Pro wireless microphone system packages offered to educators. The company says these complete audio reinforcement packages are simple to purchase and integrate and include capabilities for mixing and digital signal processing of audio sources to fit the needs of various teaching methods like HyFlex, allowing students to clearly […]

LG Business Solutions USA has expanded its Chicago Business Innovation Center (BIC) designed to provide resellers and end users a “veritable innovation playground” at which they can experience and learn about the company’s latest commercial displays and innovative business solutions. According to David Bacher, head of marketing at LG Business Solutions USA, with more than […]

Vivitek has announced the DU7000 Series of large venue projectors. The series comprises the DU7099Z, DU7199Z and DU7299Z, each offering varying brightness levels. The company says the DU7000 Series is capable of maintenance-free operation for up to 30,000 hours with stable and constant brightness and has an IP6X sealed engine design. By deploying Vivitek’s latest […]

Key Digital has introduced the KD-FIX418A-2, an update to its in-line Ultra HD/4K 18G HDMI Fixer, a connectivity repair and audio de-embedding device for HDMI related to Hot Plug Detection, EDID handshaking, HDCP authentication and signal degradation. The third-generation KD-FIX418A-2 offers switchable 4K down-conversion to 1080p to support legacy monitors and projectors and de-embedded digital […]

Wharfedale Pro announced updates to its DP-F and DP-N series amplifiers. The output power, model numbers and configurations remain the same, but updated DP-F and DP-N models will now feature updated DSP Controller software features, increased internal DSP functions, new IPS color displays, locking XLR connectors, and AES/EBU inputs. These upgrades are supported by the […]

Washington Professional Systems just announced the completion of a comprehensive audio system overhaul and infrastructure upgrade for the gothic-styled, 95-year-old Princeton Chapel. WPS integrated modern audio technologies throughout the historic chapel, balancing clarity and balance for speech, choir, and instruments for a variety of events without sacrificing the chapel’s architectural integrity. Background: Princeton Chapel, an […]

Neutrik Americas announced the etherCON ESD Series chassis connectors. Neutrik says the etherCON ESD Series improves the performance of the etherCON A Series by including asymmetric compound (non-metallic) push tabs. The connectors’ ESD-protective, compound push tabs protect against damage to sensitive electronics from unwanted energy entering the connector through the latch, whether from a finger […]

MAXHUB introduced the CM27 Series COB (Chip On Board) all-in-one DV LED display. Featuring a 20,000:1 contrast display with either a 0.9- or 1.2-pixel pitch, the new CM27 has a 170-degree viewing angle and has a native 8K (7680 X 4320) Ultra HD resolution using a 16:9 aspect ratio LED panel. This system adopts a […]

LG Business Solutions announced the LG ProBeam BU53RG short-throw 4K UHD projector as a replacement to the LG ProBeam BU53PST projector. The new ProBeam BU53RG includes webOS 6.0 Signage, a web-based digital signage platform that has display features including support for streamlined tools to tie into a larger webOS digital signage network. With the ability […]

Sony announced the expansion of its BRAVIA 4K Professional Display lineup with the introduction of the EZ20L series for commercial environments. The EZ20L 4K series, designed for corporate and retail applications, comes in sizes ranging from 43 to 75 inches. As the introductory offering in the lineup, the EZ20L models will provide professional features including […]

SpinetiX just debuted the iBX410 aimed at cloud-based signage installs. To sustain the momentum around the SpinetiX ARYA CMS, SpinetiX says there was a need to offer media players a higher level of availability and production capacity. The company says that while the HMP line of players continues to be the players for mission-critical applications, […]

Magewell today announced that the company’s USB Capture HDMI and USB Capture HDMI Plus external video capture devices have been certified by Zoom for wired content capture with Zoom Rooms. Magewell says the new certification further “reinforces the devices’ leadership in allowing users to bring AV signals into video conferencing software easily.” The company claims […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) officially announced a 32” version of its ePaper signage range, the Philips Tableaux 5150I. The new 32” Philips Tableaux 5150I signals a larger form factor full-color ePaper displays, with PPDS in a market forecast to be worth almost $43.2 billion by 2030*. Here’s a video we shot of the ePaper […]

Lightware Visual Engineering announced the launch of Taurus UCX HC40, a video switcher designed to harnesses USB-C connectivity in AV installations. Taurus UCX HC40 simplifies 4K video, audio and control signal transmission, while providing power over a single USB-C connection. As with the previous UCX devices, Taurus UCX HC40 makes AV setups cleaner and more […]

Equipson has introduced new features to its range of Synthea multi-purpose amplifiers, the latest additions to its expanded WORK PRO brand. Specifically designed for AV installations, Synthea amplifiers include DSP technology and web control. This lineup is designed for bars, cafes, hotels, restaurant, fitness centres, retail outlets, conference rooms and houses of worship. Available in […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Ask any Gen-Z’er or Millennial what they use to make a slide deck, write reports, or trade files, and their answer will be Google Workspace. And guess what? They use Google Meet, too. And, as they age up in the corporate world, they will want to make Google Meet calls […]

According to Extron, its products are in stock and shipping — aka supply chain issues are no longer a concern for the company. rAVe received the following release from Extron’s CEO, Brian Taraci. Dear Extron Customer, I’m pleased to announce that at Extron, our supply chain issues have been resolved and we have returned to […]

The three rivers that run through scenic Josephine County in southern Oregon were clearly the inspiration for the naming of Three Rivers School District, a 16-school K-12 system of previously adjacent districts formed in 1994. Today, the district’s IT department has created a different kind of inspiration throughout the school district, with all 16 schools […]

AVer Information announced the CAM570, a 4K dual-lens camera, has been Certified for Microsoft Teams. AVer’s CAM570, a pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) conferencing camera, combines premium-grade features and AI-functionality to enable users to deliver in-person meeting experiences to remote participants. Designed for medium to large meeting rooms, the CAM570 features a 4K dual-lens camera with […]

By Ryan Hunter, CTS, Lead AV Professional for Advanced Technology spaces, North Carolina State University North Carolina State University’s James B. Hunt Library serves a big purpose for our students, but it’s also open to the public. When the library was built more than ten years ago, multiple video walls were installed simultaneously, and they […]