Humly Ships New Floor Plan and Visitor Systems!

Humly is now shipping new accessibility and collaborative features for its Humly Visitor and Humly Floor Plan platforms, following a product preview at ISE 2025 in February. These two solutions are part of Humly’s suite of four interoperable workplace platforms, designed to help organizations navigate modern, hybrid work environments. Each platform works in various combinations […]

Humly Ships New Floor Plan and Visitor Systems!

Biamp Transforms L’Oréal Mumbai Office Café and Town Hall With Advanced AV Solution

When L’Oréal set out to upgrade the audiovisual systems in its Mumbai office’s café and town hall, the company had a clear goal: to create a flexible, high-performing environment that could seamlessly support hybrid meetings, live events and social gatherings. With a previous setup that struggled with poor audio clarity, uneven sound pressure levels and […]

Biamp Transforms L’Oréal Mumbai Office Café and Town Hall With Advanced AV Solution

Extron Begins Shipping NAV D 121 Compact AV-over-IP Decoder

Extron announced it is now shipping the NAV D 121, a compact decoder designed to deliver visually lossless video, audio and control over 1 Gbps IP networks. The NAV D 121 is part of the company’s NAV Pro AV over IP Series and utilizes Extron’s patented PURE3 codec to support video resolutions up to 4K/60 […]

Extron Begins Shipping NAV D 121 Compact AV-over-IP Decoder

Tascam Debuts ProAV-Focused Bluetooth Receiver

Tascam announced the RX-BT10, a Bluetooth receiver designed for professional audio applications. The unit allows wireless audio from devices such as smartphones and tablets to be integrated into existing sound systems. The RX-BT10 features a rugged design and supports Bluetooth 5.1 (Class 1), enabling stable wireless connections over distances up to 100 meters. Both the […]

Tascam Debuts ProAV-Focused Bluetooth Receiver

Extron Debuts Room Status Indicator for Occupancy, Activity Status and Safety

Extron has introduced the SSI 100 System Status Indicator, a multi-colored backlit device designed to display room occupancy, activity status, safety protocols and other information. The SSI 100 integrates with Extron control systems, calendar platforms and room occupancy sensors without the need for licensing. It features a two-sided acrylic lens with multi-color backlighting and is […]

Extron Debuts Room Status Indicator for Occupancy, Activity Status and Safety

Xyte’s Connect+ Edge Solution Extends Unified Device Management to Include Devices on Local Networks

Xyte announced the launch of Connect+ Edge, a new solution that expands device visibility and management for all devices, including those on local networks, within a single interface. With Connect+ Edge, businesses can reduce downtime, prevent costly repairs and proactively address performance issues for their entire device fleet through a single, comprehensive platform. “Finally comprehensive […]

Xyte’s Connect+ Edge Solution Extends Unified Device Management  to Include Devices on Local Networks

Federation University Enhances Hybrid Learning With Sennheiser Ceiling Mics

Federation University is transforming hybrid education across regional Victoria by equipping 45 of its Connected Classrooms with Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) microphone systems. The upgrade is part of a broader effort to improve both in-person and remote learning experiences through superior audio quality and streamlined technology integration. Before installing the Sennheiser systems, the […]

Federation University Enhances Hybrid Learning With Sennheiser Ceiling Mics

No Producer? No Problem. Datavideo Brings AI, PTZ and Portable Power to NAB Show 2025

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST The rAVe team is back from NAB Show! As we get back into the swing of things and prepare for InfoComm (geez, how is it mid-April already?), I want us to take a short walk down memory lane. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Datavideo while I […]

No Producer? No Problem. Datavideo Brings AI, PTZ and Portable Power to NAB Show 2025

Nominations are OPEN for the 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

We are no longer accepting nominations for the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Keep an eye out for when we open voting! Every year, we hand out the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards live on the InfoComm show floor, and 2025 in Orlando will be no different. But first, we need your nominations. You’ve got until May […]

Nominations are OPEN for the 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

Qbic Introduces 10- and 15-Inch AI-Based Room Controllers in Luminen Pro Series

Qbic Technology has launched the Luminen Pro Series, a line of 10- and 15-inch displays designed for smart room control in workplace environments. The new series includes AI-powered features aimed at improving navigation, user experience and meeting room efficiency. Among the AI-driven capabilities are wayfinding with real-time navigation updates and intelligent control panels that adapt […]

Qbic Introduces 10- and 15-Inch AI-Based Room Controllers in Luminen Pro Series

Sennheiser and Zoapi Partner to Simplify UC Room Integration

Sennheiser and Zoapi Innovations have partnered to enhance compatibility between Zoapi’s meeting solutions and Sennheiser’s TeamConnect (TC) Bar products in unified communications (UC) environments. Sennheiser’s TC Bars, designed for small to mid-sized meeting spaces, are available in two models: the TeamConnect Bar S, which includes four microphones and two speakers, and the TeamConnect Bar M, […]

Sennheiser and Zoapi Partner to Simplify UC Room Integration

Carousel Digital Signage Adds HTML-Based Web Player Option

Carousel Digital Signage has introduced the ability to display HTML-based digital signage content through a simple URL, eliminating the need for dedicated hardware. The new feature is available via the company’s cloud-based Carousel Express Players. Designed for shared spaces and multi-use environments like classrooms and unified communications (UC) spaces, the web-based players automatically switch to […]

Carousel Digital Signage Adds HTML-Based Web Player Option

Atomos Enters the PTZ Camera Market

Atomos announced the A-Eye range of AI-enhanced PTZ cameras aimed at education, corporate production, houses of worship and live event teams. The A-Eye lineup currently includes three cameras and a controller: A-Eye 4K-20X: The flagship 4K model with a 1/1.8-inch UHD CMOS sensor and 20x optical zoom, built for large venues, stage productions and professional […]

Atomos Enters the PTZ Camera Market

Vizrt Debuts Viz Connect Audio for Comprehensive NDI Audio Management

Vizrt announced Viz Connect Audio, a new solution designed to manage all NDI sources on a network both visually and aurally. Viz Connect Audio enables users to connect analog audio sources, configure them and convert them to NDI — making them usable within local or remote NDI ecosystems. Simultaneously, it allows full visibility and monitoring […]

Vizrt Debuts Viz Connect Audio for Comprehensive NDI Audio Management

tvONE Just Dropped a Mobile App That Enables Its CALICO PRO to be Totally Controlled by an iPhone or Android Phone!

tvONE announced the CALICO Studio Mobile App, a new mobile solution for controlling CALICO PRO video processors directly from a smartphone. The app is designed to streamline workflows by enabling quick source switching, preset firing and audio control — all from the palm of your hand. Features of CALICO Studio Mobile: Instant Window Source Switching: […]

tvONE Just Dropped a Mobile App That Enables Its CALICO PRO to be Totally Controlled by an iPhone or Android Phone!

Sharp Debuts Two All-In-One LEDs with SoC with Both HDMI and USB-C Inputs

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) announced its new All-In-One Direct View LED displays. The LD-AF Series is available in two sizes —138″ and 165” — and promises a hassle-free installation process, with set up possible in as little as two hours and no special training required. The series is designed for use […]

Sharp Debuts Two All-In-One LEDs with SoC with Both HDMI and USB-C Inputs

Need to Extend USB 3.2 in UCC Applications? The SCT RCU3SL Does That

Sound Control Technologies unveiled the RCU3SLä, a 4K30 USB 3.2 extension system designed for integration with today’s USB 3-enabled video bars and PTZ cameras. Powered by SCTLinkä, the RCU3SL delivers USB 3.2 with up to 36W of power, video, audio, and RS-232 control over a single CAT cable up to 100 meters—streamlining installations. The system […]

Need to Extend USB 3.2 in UCC Applications? The SCT RCU3SL Does That

Registration Now Open for LAVNCH WEEK 11: A Reimagined Virtual AV Event

LAVNCH WEEK 11 is back with a completely reimagined format, and registration is now open. Taking place April 22–24, this three-day virtual event delivers a dynamic mix of education, product announcements and expert insights designed to highlight the latest trends and innovations in the AV industry. Unlike past LAVNCH WEEKs, which focused on a single […]

Registration Now Open for LAVNCH WEEK 11: A Reimagined Virtual AV Event

Shure Brought the Innovation Roadshow to Charlotte — Here’s What I Saw

Shure’s Innovation Roadshow made a stop in Charlotte this week, and obviously, I had to check it out. The visit was part of Shure’s 100th anniversary celebration, and they brought along a few of their latest collaboration solutions for some hands-on demos. The day kicked off with a short session highlighting the company’s legacy and […]

Shure Brought the Innovation Roadshow to Charlotte — Here’s What I Saw

Utelogy Now Integrated Into Poly Lens App

Utelogy Corporation announced its integration with Poly Lens, a cloud-based device management solution. This partnership enables users of the Utelogy platform to leverage the Poly Lens API for enhanced device visibility and control. With this integration, users can now access detailed information about call status, device models, serial numbers, room and device identification, firmware versions, […]

Utelogy Now Integrated Into Poly Lens App

Extron Begins Shipping MLC Plus 400 Touch Screen Controller for Classrooms, Workspaces

Extron is now shipping the MLC Plus 400, a 4-inch color touch screen control system designed to simplify AV control in classrooms, meeting rooms and collaborative workspaces. The all-in-one unit supports common AV functions such as display power, source selection and volume control. It leverages pre-defined button layout templates within Extron’s Global Configurator software, allowing […]

Extron Begins Shipping MLC Plus 400 Touch Screen Controller for Classrooms, Workspaces

Sennheiser Adds Ecler to TeamConnect Ecosystem for Enhanced Conferencing Integration

Sennheiser has added Ecler to its TeamConnect (TC) ecosystem, announcing a new partnership that integrates Ecler’s VEO-SWC45 presentation switcher with Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Bar Solutions. The VEO-SWC45 is a 4K switcher that offers dual HDMI outputs, USB connectivity, and wireless screen sharing for video conferencing systems. When paired with Sennheiser’s TC Bars—available in TC Bar S […]

Sennheiser Adds Ecler to TeamConnect Ecosystem for Enhanced Conferencing Integration

NTI Launches Environmental Monitoring System for Workplace Use

Network Technologies Inc. (NTI) has entered the workplace environmental monitoring market with the release of its ENVIROMUX Micro Environment Monitoring System. The system is designed to track environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, water presence, power status, intrusion and smoke. If any sensor readings fall outside user-configured thresholds, the system can send alerts via email, webpage […]

NTI Launches Environmental Monitoring System for Workplace Use

Magewell Releases Four New Products Aimed at Streaming in Both Installs and Live Events

Magewell introduced additions to its USB Capture and Pro Convert product lines. The Modator family brings new low-latency encoders and decoders to a modular, rackmount enclosure. Designed for permanent installations where hot-swap and redundant power are required, the Modator Ultra Encode SDI Plus Module features 4Kp30 encoding capabilities that enable simultaneous multi-protocol streaming and file-based […]

Magewell Releases Four New Products Aimed at Streaming in Both Installs and Live Events

Extron Introduces UCS 504 for BYOD and BYOM in Small, Mid-Sized Meeting Spaces

Extron has announced the launch of the UCS 504, a 4K collaboration switching transmitter and scaling receiver kit designed to support bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and bring-your-own-meeting (BYOM) setups in small to medium-sized meeting rooms. The UCS 504 combines AV and USB switching with twisted pair signal extension, allowing users to connect USB cameras, microphones and other […]

Extron Introduces UCS 504 for BYOD and BYOM in Small, Mid-Sized Meeting Spaces

New Study Confirms What AV Pros Already Know: Audio Quality Matters

In an NPR article posted Monday (and in an “All Things Considered” segment), Nell Greenfieldboyce urges users of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc., to pay attention to how their computers are altering their voices. She points to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that found high-quality audio makes […]

New Study Confirms What AV Pros Already Know: Audio Quality Matters

Xyte Integrates PointGrab Into Connect+; Helps Integrators with Real-Time Data

Xyte announced a partnership with PointGrab to integrate its people-counting sensors with Xyte Connect+. PointGrab’s CogniPoint sensors track occupancy in meeting rooms, desks, huddle spaces, and collaborative areas, offering granular and accurate insights into how workspaces are used. By integrating this data into the Xyte Device Cloud, integrators and enterprises can more effectively monitor and […]

Xyte Integrates PointGrab Into Connect+; Helps Integrators with Real-Time Data

Test & Measurement Company, Leader, Develops NDI Signal Integrity Testing Tool

Leader Instruments Corporation has introduced a new tool for NDI signal troubleshooting and monitoring. Designed for broadcasters, production companies, systems integrators verifying network topographies, and manufacturers, the software provides a quick and simple way to check NDI streams. NDI Checker is a browser-based software application that runs on a standard Windows PC. Once connected to […]

Test & Measurement Company, Leader, Develops NDI Signal Integrity Testing Tool

Marshall Ships Three New PTZ Cameras and Seamless Switcher

Marshall Electronics has announced that its CV612, CV620, and CV630 PTZ cameras, along with the VMV-402-3GSH switcher, are now shipping. The Marshall CV612 features AI-driven facial tracking, allowing it to automatically follow and frame presenters with accurate, smooth self-adjusting movements. Its advanced AI tracking ensures the camera remains locked on the primary subject, even when […]

Marshall Ships Three New PTZ Cameras and Seamless Switcher

Enterprise Connect 2025: AI Everywhere, But Calling, Meetings and Video Still Matter

Enterprise Connect 2025 has come and gone, and if one thing is clear, it’s that AI isn’t just a supporting act anymore — it’s the star of the show. From Microsoft and Zoom to Cisco and nearly every other major player, AI-driven automation, intelligent assistants and workflow enhancements dominated the conversation. Everything was described as […]

Enterprise Connect 2025: AI Everywhere, But Calling, Meetings and Video Still Matter

Comprehensive Connectivity Launches Transformer Cables With Swappable USB and HDMI Connections

Comprehensive Connectivity has introduced Transformer Cables, a new line of multi-connector cables designed for flexibility in business, education, and commercial environments. Each cable features a USB connection on one end and an interchangeable connector on the other, allowing users to switch between USB-C, USB-A and HDMI as needed. The Pro AV/IT Integrator Series Transformer Cables […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Launches Transformer Cables With Swappable USB and HDMI Connections

Crestron Expands Intelligent Video Capabilities With Visual AI Features

Crestron has introduced new features to its Automate VX multi-camera speaker tracking system, aiming to improve collaboration in hybrid meeting environments. The update includes Visual AI Direction, a tool designed to enhance videoconferencing by automatically selecting the best camera angle based on a speaker’s position and facial orientation. The Visual AI Direction feature allows cameras […]

Crestron Expands Intelligent Video Capabilities With Visual AI Features