THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Welcome to this series highlighting some of the manufacturers and brands that will be featured on the show floor at ISE 2025. As we gear up for the event, we wanted to share a preview of what these companies are bringing to the table — from new products to insights […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Inogeni returns to ISE 2025, on stand 2N330 to be exact, and brings along multiple products to give attendees comprehensive demos of everything it offers — with a goal of simplifying hybrid collaboration. Plus, attendees can learn about multiple of Inogeni’s partners, as its tech is featured in multiple stands […]
Everything changed with a call from Best Buy, which was looking for 4K video test equipment. It was around 2011. Best Buy couldn’t find one, because it didn’t really exist yet. AV Pro Global Holdings, then known as AV Pro Alliance, was a distributor of AV equipment, founded by the Murray family in Sioux Falls, […]
Mago.io is partnering with ATMO, a leader in indoor air quality monitoring products, to improve air quality and comfort in every day meeting environments. This means that Mago and ATMO can now monitor six environmental metrics, including actual CO2 concentrations, to optimize office spaces, shared spaces and learning environments in schools and universities. And, the […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Welcome to this series highlighting some of the manufacturers and brands that will be featured on the show floor at ISE 2025. As we gear up for the event, we wanted to share a preview of what these companies are bringing to the table — from new products to insights […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Welcome to this series highlighting some of the manufacturers and brands that will be featured on the show floor at ISE 2025. As we gear up for the event, we wanted to share a preview of what these companies are bringing to the table — from new products to insights […]
Jabra announced an automatic, over-the-air update to its flagship speakerphone Speak2 75, enabling two Speak2 75 devices to link for enhanced audio coverage, suitable for large and medium-size meeting rooms. The devices can be used with platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other UC-certified applications and provide both mono and stereo modes. This update, driven […]
Logitech entered the Collaboration Board market today with the Rally Board 65, an all-in-one portable videoconference solution that combines camera, mics and speakers with a 65” touch screen display. Rally Board 65 is capable of being mounted on a rolling cart and includes everything any other collaboration board has but also has AI-powered features like […]
Logitech just introduced something the company is calling Spot. Spot is basically an occupancy and environmental sensor that’s designed to be added to any space and it uses sensors to do everything from automate meeting room reservations to monitoring environmental conditions and even provide suggested actions to help companies improve workplace well-being and reduce energy […]
NetSpeek, a generative AI innovator in the ProAV space, has announced Lena, the world’s first Language Enabled Network Administrator built specifically to support ProAV and UC network operations. Lena automates multiple areas of installation, troubleshooting and reporting, providing organizations an intelligent solution when operating complex, multi-vendor technology ecosystems. As a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, NetSpeek’s […]
MSolutions introduced a new wall-plate transmitter option for its MS-63U1C extender set. Now shipping, the new MS-WP63 Host unit pairs with the existing MS-63U1C Device unit to transmit USB 3.2 data with zero compression and latency over 100m (333 feet) from a convenient, low-profile, in-wall connectivity point. The MS-63U1C extender set introduced itself as the […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Welcome to this series highlighting some of the manufacturers and brands that will be featured on the show floor at ISE 2025. As we gear up for the event, we wanted to share a preview of what these companies are bringing to the table — from new products to insights […]
Extron is now shipping the WC Pro 150 OCS and WC Pro 160 Workspace Automation Controllers, designed to provide secure display control and automation for workspaces of all sizes. Depending on the model, these controllers offer automatic display control through an occupancy sensor, either built into the device or integrated into a larger room automation […]
Extron ships its new Flex55 and EU Series of Network Button Panels for Extron control systems. These fully customizable AV system control interfaces are easy to use and work in conjunction with a control processor to perform a wide variety of AV system functions. With a press of a button, users can power a display […]
This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for February’s Temperature Check survey! As we kick off the new year, we want to hear your thoughts on where the ProAV industry is headed in 2025. This quick survey is your chance to weigh in on the trends, skills and innovations shaping the future of […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Welcome to this series highlighting some of the manufacturers and brands that will be featured on the show floor at ISE 2025. As we gear up for the event, we wanted to share a preview of what these companies are bringing to the table — from new products to insights […]
Shure announced the MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface. Featuring a patented technology, the MV7i enables users to directly connect a second XLR microphone of their choice or musical instrument (keyboard, guitar, etc.), eliminating the need for an external hardware interface. Designed to simplify the way creators record audio, the MV7i offers the same unmatched audio […]
I was absolutely thrilled to see that Steph Beckett from rAVe and several other well-known AV companies were represented at Microsoft Ignite 2024. I don’t think this type of AV representation would have existed even five years ago at a conference such as Ignite. After all, back then, Microsoft was an IT company, and we […]
Extron announced that the flagship model in the DTP3 CrossPoint Series of configurable presentation matrix switchers is now shipping. The DTP3 CrossPoint 884 is a configurable-size presentation matrix switcher with four reversible DTP3 ports to enable matrix configurations from 8×12 to 12×8. It features HDMI and DTP3 inputs and outputs, audio DSP with AEC, Dante […]
Extron is now shipping the MVC 121 xi, a compact three-source audio mixer with built-in DSP for mixing and signal processing. The mixer includes a stereo line-level input, two mic/line-level inputs with 48-volt phantom power for condenser microphones, and both fixed and variable stereo line-level outputs. Features include gain control, filters, bass and treble tone […]
I’ve known about Zones for years, long before they invited me to speak at their first live event in more than five years. Back in the early 1990s, when the World Wide Web was just taking off, Zones was already a key player. In fact, I got parts to build my first homemade PC from […]
At this year’s Ignite, Microsoft introduced the Windows 365 Link, which I believe has potential to change classrooms and presentation spaces across campuses. It offers a potential step forward in efficiency and cost-effectiveness, offering colleges a streamlined approach to supporting computing in the classroom. Instead of equipping each space with a full-fledged computer, institutions can […]
By Bill Thrasher Greener Hybrid Workspaces: AV Solutions Supporting Sustainability and the Future of Work In modern offices, silence speaks volumes—and it’s now calling for sustainability. Corporate AV is on track for growth, with AVIXA projecting the market will reach $91.4 billion by 2029. A key factor driving this expansion is the demand for solutions […]
Alfalite has introduced its new MATIX AlfaCOB and AlfaMIP technology, which encapsulates LED modules with multiple layers of protective and optical materials, covering the PCB surface with flip-chip-mounted LED diodes. This process improves durability, reduces glare and reflection, and enhances impact and chemical resistance. The technology also offers a 175° viewing angle (horizontal and vertical), […]
Sennheiser announced that RoomReady, a meeting room technology provider, has selected the TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) microphone as the standard solution for its predesigned AV setups, known as Room Menus. These standardized solutions provide everything needed for certified video conferencing systems. RoomReady, a long-time Sennheiser integrator, has installed over 1,000 TCC 2 microphones since […]
Once upon a time, social media was the digital utopia we never knew we needed. New platforms emerged, promising to connect the world in unimaginable ways. Twitter became a global town square where individuals and companies shared thoughts on an even playing field, while Facebook evolved from a college networking site into a virtual community […]
rAVe’s Audio Symposium, powered by LAVNCH, brought together audio experts to discuss trends, challenges, and best practices in AV. Spanning five 30-minute panels, the event offered insights on everything from hybrid workspaces to immersive exhibitions. Here’s a recap of the discussions, but make sure to watch the event on demand here for all the details. […]
Bose Professional is now shipping two new AMU multi-use loudspeakers, the AMU108-120 and AMU208-120, along with new mounting accessories. The AMU108-120 features a constant-directivity horn with a redesigned waveguide for 120° × 60° coverage. It includes a Bose Professional LF8 8-inch woofer, delivering a peak sound pressure level of 121 dB and a frequency response […]
Korbyt will showcase its expanded workplace experience platform and participate in key discussions at the Digital Signage Experience Expo, held Dec. 9–10 in Las Vegas. The company’s recent acquisition of NFS Technology has enabled significant improvements to the Korbyt Anywhere platform, including space-management features that will make their debut at the event. Attendees can see […]
MIAMI, FL, OCTOBER 29, 2024 – Michael Traband is a YouTube content creator whose channel, Cerebral Party, focuses on living with cerebral palsy. He makes videos of his daily life as well as the products that he likes and uses. With almost two thousand subscribers on YouTube, Traband aims to educate people about cerebral palsy […]
Extron is already shipping its new ShareLink Pro 2500 4K Dual Screen Wireless Presentation System; to wirelessly share content from computers, tablets or smartphones on up to two displays. Designed for collaborative spaces, the ShareLink Pro 2500 supports simultaneous content display from up to four devices, including an HDMI-connected source such as a signage player. […]
The temperature check survey for December 2024 is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for January’s survey! Hi everyone! We’ve made it to our very last Temperature Check Survey of 2024. This was a year of discovery and building anew. We learned about leveraging AI, meeting in new ways and whether or not we’re going […]
