rp Visual Solutions Expands Wallmate Line With Wallmate Surface On-wall Panel Installer

Rp Visual Solutions expanded the Wallmate line to include the new Wallmate Surface. The Surface is a steel on-wall system designed for single display panel installations. The Wallmate Surface is designed for the clean installation of displays. Peripherals such as video receivers, signage players or UC interfaces can be mounted to plates inside the back […]

rp Visual Solutions Expands Wallmate Line With Wallmate Surface On-wall Panel Installer

HARMAN Professional Solutions To Ship 6 New Meeting and Lecture Space Switchers and Windowing Processors

HARMAN Professional Solutions is shipping six new products aimed at meeting and lecture spaces utilizing software-based conferencing platforms like Zoom and Teams. HARMAN says it also aims to meet many capture, switching or window processing needs. The debut includes four new Precis PR-Series matrix switchers that support up to eight sources and eight outputs. The new Precis PR-WP-412 windowing processor […]

HARMAN Professional Solutions To Ship 6 New Meeting and Lecture Space Switchers and Windowing Processors

Kramer Electronics Partners With Zignage for Emergency Notification Alert Solution

Kramer Electronics has partnered with Zignage to market an emergency notification solution integrating with the Kramer VIA and Kramer Control platforms. The solution is designed to manage hybrid campuses and workplaces and to escalate alerts in all existing and new displays used for content sharing. It can be integrated with any established emergency management system and enables the […]

Kramer Electronics Partners With Zignage for Emergency Notification Alert Solution

Denon Intros AVR-X1700H AV Receiver With Updated Streaming and Connection Capabilities

Denon introduced the new 7.2-channel AVR-X1700H high-performance AV Receiver (AVR). It offers three 8K HDMI inputs, immersive 3D surround formats and built-in HEOS multi-room music streaming technology. The Denon AVR-X1700H supports the latest surround sound formats, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X. Both Dolby and DTS technologies add virtualized height and surround […]

Denon Intros AVR-X1700H AV Receiver With Updated Streaming and Connection Capabilities

Xilica Launches Sonia Range of Networked Amplifiers and Ceiling Speakers

Xilica launched Xilica Sonia, a range of networked amplifiers and ceiling speakers for collaboration spaces. The initial Xilica Sonia series includes the Sonia C5, a 5.25-inch in-ceiling speaker with an even dispersion pattern. Sonia C5 is powered by Xilica’s new Sonia Amp, a PoE+-enabled amplifier with an integrated network switch that can power up to […]

Xilica Launches Sonia Range of Networked Amplifiers and Ceiling Speakers

Sony Electronics Releases Two New Mid-Range 3LCD Laser Models, VPL-FHZ85 and VPL-FHZ80

Sony Electronics recently released its two newest WUXGA 3LCD laser projectors, the VPL-FHZ85 and VPL-FHZ80. The new projectors combine installation flexibility and updated operational capabilities for a wide range of corporate, education, faith and esports applications. The new projectors are planned to be available in January 2022. The VPL-FHZ85 offers 7,300 lumens (8,000 lumens center) and the VPL-FHZ80 offers 6,000 […]

Sony Electronics Releases Two New Mid-Range 3LCD Laser Models, VPL-FHZ85 and VPL-FHZ80

Blustream Releases Line of HDMI-Over-HDBaseT Extension Solutions, the HEX18GARC-KIT Extender Set

Blustream announced its line of uncompressed 18Gbps HDMI-over-HDBaseT extension solutions, the HEX18GARC-KIT extender set. It uses the latest HDBaseT technology for the distribution of bit-for-bit 4K HDMI video and audio up to 328 feet over a single Cat6A cable. The set also offers support for USB 2.0/KVM, eARC, ARC and 1Gb Ethernet pass-through. The HEX18GARC-KIT […]

Blustream Releases Line of HDMI-Over-HDBaseT Extension Solutions, the HEX18GARC-KIT Extender Set

C2G Releases New Family of HDMI HDBaseT Extenders

C2G announced a new family of HDMI HDBaseT extenders for the delivery of uncompressed HDMI video and audio signals (in addition to VGA, IR, RS232, USB-C, USB 2.0 and analog audio) over a single network patch cable to displays. The extenders are designed for conference rooms, huddle rooms, classrooms, lecture halls and more. The C2G […]

C2G Releases New Family of HDMI HDBaseT Extenders

Panasonic Develops Agile I/O to Update Kairos IT/IP With More Input and Output Capacity

Panasonic announced the development of Agile I/O, a new feature to its KAIROS IT/IP video processing platform to provide AV professionals with additional input and output capacity to create larger and more complex productions. The feature will be available in early 2022 as a free upgrade. The software upgrade will allow KAIROS to utilize the 100Gb […]

Panasonic Develops Agile I/O to Update Kairos IT/IP With More Input and Output Capacity

Checking In With InfoComm 2021 Attendees 

After a year and a half of living on video calls and turning guest bedrooms into home offices, signs of a return to pre-pandemic working life are finally upon us. With InfoComm 2021 approaching, many have chosen to make the pilgrimage to Orlando to learn about the latest AV technology, trends, and of course, connect with other […]

Checking In With InfoComm 2021 Attendees 

Panasonic Debuts New Line of Integrated PTZ Cameras and Other Operation Products

Panasonic is introducing a new line of integrated PTZ cameras aimed at home office, corporate, education and live content creation environments. The camera lineup consists of five new models. (Other new products also accompany the new line.) The products and their features include:  AW-UE40, AW-UE50 and AW-UE80 The three models are compact, dome-shaped and offer […]

Panasonic Debuts New Line of Integrated PTZ Cameras and Other Operation Products

Scalable Display Technologies Releases Software Version 8.0 With New Integration and Calibration Features

Scalable Display Technologies announced a new software update, version 8.0, with new integration and features to simplify edge-blending and projection mapping. Scalable will showcase 8.0 at InfoComm 2021 in Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 27-29, 2021. Scalable’s latest software update is available with new features for Scalable Desktop, a simple blending solution for scaling with Windows; Scalable Panel […]

Scalable Display Technologies Releases Software Version 8.0 With New Integration and Calibration Features

Hall Technologies Moves Headquarters to Texas

In an exclusive interview at CEDIA Expo 2021, Hall Technologies CEO Jason Schwartz told rAVe that the company is moving its headquarters from Tustin, California, to Coppell, Texas. The company, formerly known as Hall Research, rebranded in January 2021 to “expand its legacy and elevate into new innovations.” The move, Schwartz said, is part of […]

Hall Technologies Moves Headquarters to Texas

Nominations Have Closed for 10th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Nominations for the Readers’ Choice Awards have now closed. Our next step is that we will open up voting for your favorite companies, products and more — so keep a lookout for next steps. We’ll announce the winners during rePLAY 2021 on Nov. 2-4, 2021. To learn more about rePLAY 2021 and to register, visit […]

Nominations Have Closed for 10th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Kanto Announces SX Series Speaker Stands

Kanto Audio introduced the SX Series speaker stands, two premium-quality 22- and 26-inch-high stands that offer vibration isolation, cable management and many accessories. Available in black or white, the Kanto SX Series speaker stands have an isolation system that decouples the stands from the floor. Two top plates are included to accommodate a wide range of […]

Kanto Announces SX Series Speaker Stands

C2G Introduces 2 New HDMI Dongle Adapter Rings

C2G introduced two new 4K HDMI Dongle Adapter Rings that allow users to connect any device via retractable universal mount or directly to an existing HDMI cable to any displays in conference rooms, huddle rooms, classrooms, lecture halls and more. C2G’s Universal 4K HDMI Dongle Adapter Rings include adapters to connect almost any device to an in-room […]

C2G Introduces 2 New HDMI Dongle Adapter Rings

Light Field Lab’s SolidLight Holographic Display Platform Is Available for Preorder

Light Field Lab announced SolidLight, claiming it to be the highest resolution holographic display platform ever designed. The directly emissive modular SolidLight Surfaces form dense converging wavefronts with billions of pixels of photonic resolution. Untethered to gear, SolidLight enables viewers to experience digital objects in the physical world that escape the screen and are indistinguishable from reality. Here’s […]

Light Field Lab’s SolidLight Holographic Display Platform Is Available for Preorder

Marshall Electronics Releases CV605 IP PTZ Camera With Updated Professional-grade Features

Marshall Electronics introduced the CV605 5X HD60 IP PTZ Camera, an entry-level PTZ camera that features a 5X optical zoom range with a simultaneous 3GSDI and IP interface. The CV605 utilizes a professional-grade two Megapixel sensor to capture HD video at up to 1920x1080p resolution at 60fps. A wide-angle optical zoom lens offers an 85-degree […]

Marshall Electronics Releases CV605 IP PTZ Camera With Updated Professional-grade Features

Optoma Introduces ZX300 and ZW350 Laser Projectors With Updated Lighting and Input Options

Optoma introduced the Optoma ZX300 and ZW350,  two new compact XGA and WXGA laser projectors designed for K-12 classrooms, corporate environments and small-to-medium-sized venues. The Optoma ZX300 and ZW350 offer updated brightness, image quality, operation and a variety of built-in features to provide flexibility and enhanced performance. Optoma says these projectors provide integrators and end […]

Optoma Introduces ZX300 and ZW350 Laser Projectors With Updated Lighting and Input Options

The Great Resignation in Higher Ed

For the past 18 months, firms in most industries have struggled with the dual challenge of hiring new employees and retaining current employees. Retaining employees has become a major issue across our country as the number of people quitting their jobs has been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that […]

The Great Resignation in Higher Ed

Audinate Announces Full Availability of Dante Application Library Software Development Kit

Audinate has announced the full availability of the Dante Application Library software development kit (SDK). Dante Application Library is an SDK for PC and Mac that provides software developers with a conduit to an installed base of audio devices, including products and solutions connected via Audinate’s Dante such as microphones, speakers, signal processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers […]

Audinate Announces Full Availability of Dante Application Library Software Development Kit

DVDO Air-2K and Air-4K 60GHz Wireless HDMI Adapters Now Shipping

DVDO announced the Air-2K and Air-4K 60GHz wireless HDMI adapters are in stock and shipping. The DVDO Air adapters provide wireless sending of 1080p or 4K video and 7.1-channel audio connections for TVs, large-format displays and projectors. DVDO Air utilizes 60Ghz millimeter wave technology. Air wireless HDMI adapters work independently of any existing Wi-Fi infrastructure […]

DVDO Air-2K and Air-4K 60GHz Wireless HDMI Adapters Now Shipping

Epson Releases 880X 3LCD Smart Portable Projector

Epson introduced the 880X 3LCD 1080p smart portable projector. The 8880X 3LCD comes with a carrying case and is equipped with Android TV1 and built-in Chromecast. The 880X offers 3,300 lumens of color, white brightness and Full HD 1080p resolution. Additional features include: Compact design. Versatile for virtual meetings. Display images up to 300 Inches. […]

Epson Releases 880X 3LCD Smart Portable Projector

JBL Professional Debuts JBL-LCT 81C/TM Lay-In Ceiling Tile Speaker

JBL Professional debuted the JBL-LCT 81C/TM, a broad-range metric lay-in ceiling tile speaker. This is a metric version of the LCT 81C/T 2-feet-by-2-feet lay-in ceiling tile speaker. Sized to fit standard 600-millimeter x 600-millimeter metric ceiling grids, this ceiling speaker is designed for classrooms, offices, paging systems, airports, retail stores and anywhere that speech and […]

JBL Professional Debuts JBL-LCT 81C/TM Lay-In Ceiling Tile Speaker

Vivitek Debuts DU8395Z Large Venue Laser Projector

Vivitek debuted the DU8395Z large venue laser projector with 15,000 lumens. The Vivitek DU8395Z is a native WUXGA @ 60 Hz (1920 x 1200) projector and displays image sizes ranging from 40 to 500 inches. Features of the DU8395Z include: Eight motorized lenses with Lens Positioning Memory (LPS). equipped with Vivitek’s PJ-Control software as well […]

Vivitek Debuts DU8395Z Large Venue Laser Projector

Barco Expands LED Video Wall Portfolio With IEX Series

Barco introduced its new IEX series narrow pixel pitch indoor LED video walls. The IEX series comes in four narrow pixel pitch options (1.2, 1.5, 1.8 and 2.5 mm) that use a screw-free setup and are adjustable for various room experiences. The video walls are supported by cable-free inter-cabinet connectivity with optional power and data redundancy. The models […]

Barco Expands LED Video Wall Portfolio With IEX Series

Nureva Adds Voice Amplification Mode to HDL300 and Dual HDL300 Audio Conferencing Systems

Nureva announced Voice Amplification Mode for its HDL300 and Dual HDL300 audio conferencing systems. The feature has been in public beta since June and solves the problem of supporting in-room amplification of the instructor or presenter’s voice while also providing full-room microphone pickup of in-room voices. A video of how it works can be found on the […]

Nureva Adds Voice Amplification Mode to HDL300 and Dual HDL300 Audio Conferencing Systems

Extron Products Enhance Twitch Workflow and Collaboration Spaces in New York Headquarters

Twitch builds communities by providing a platform for millions of people to come together live every day to chat, interact and make their own entertainment. To help their employees work in fluid combinations of teams, the meeting rooms at the new regional headquarters in New York (referred to as HQ 2.0), include high-performance AV presentation […]

Extron Products Enhance Twitch Workflow and Collaboration Spaces in New York Headquarters

Extron Updates DTP Crosspoint and IN Presentation Switcher Series for Enhanced Deployment and Functionality

Extron announced that its presentation switchers have been upgraded with quad-core control processors. This includes the new IPCP Q models within the DTP CrossPoint Series and the IN Presentation Switcher Series. The Extron DTP CrossPoint 4K Series matrix switchers are available in 10×8, 8×6, 8×4 and 8×2 sizes. They include 4K inputs and outputs, built-in […]

Extron Updates DTP Crosspoint and IN Presentation Switcher Series for Enhanced Deployment and Functionality

ClearOne Releases UNITE 200 Pro PTZ HD Camera With Extended Zoom Capabilities

ClearOne recently announced the availability of the UNITE 200 Pro PTZ HD camera. The UNITE 200 Pro is ideal for use in large spaces for close-up, high-resolution video capture. It is suited for streaming applications through RTSP, RTMP and Multicast and supports UVC 1.1, TCP-IP, HTTP and DHCP industry-standard protocols. It can be installed using a wall […]

ClearOne Releases UNITE 200 Pro PTZ HD Camera With Extended Zoom Capabilities

Create Opportunities for Young People to Enter the AV Industry

One of the reasons I advocate for internship and apprenticeship opportunities for young people is because of the opportunities that I experienced myself as a young person starting out. When I graduated from high school, I enrolled in the tech program in college to become a chemical engineer.  I applied for and joined an organization […]

Create Opportunities for Young People to Enter the AV Industry

Privilege in the AV Industry

I recently attended a graduation where the keynote speaker addressed the topic of privilege. Unfortunately, like so much of our dialog these days, the term was taken far out of context, and that out-of-context interpretation was then politicized. As I walked away, I was disheartened at the misinformation all the new graduates had just received. […]

Privilege in the AV Industry