VuWall announced the availability of its PAK KVM feature in version 3.5 of the TRx centralized management platform. VuWall says the new feature enhances PAK nodes with KVM functionality and support for the VuStream 350 IP KVM encoder, the latest addition to the VuStream family of encoders and decoders. The newest 3.5 version of VuWall’s […]

Blustream is debuting its latest commercial video distribution solutions at booth 4173 at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Florida, including the new IP300UHD and Dante-enabled IP350UHD video over IP for transmitting 4K@60 (4:4:4) HDMI 2.0 18Gbps over a 1Gb network. Blustream will also highlight its entire Dante line, from amplifiers to wall plate audio converters. Available […]

SpeakerMeasure is a free software tool from Eclipse Audio that automates the AES75 test procedure used to determine maximum SPL. SpeakerMeasure says it speeds up the measurement process and results in both repeatable and objective measurements. The Audio Engineering Society standard, released in 2022, details a test procedure for measuring maximum linear sound levels of […]

Roland‘s professional AV division set out to completely refresh its VR Series mixers in 2023 and will showcase the new line, including an all-new 4K mixer, during InfoComm 2023 later this month. This year, Roland has focused on updating each key mixer from its VR line with  AV technologies and will be revealing an all-new […]

Atlona enters its third decade in business with a “more defined vertical focus augmented through new innovations for flagship product lines.” Atlona attend InfoComm (June 14-16, Orlando), where the company will demonstrate its new  OmniStream AV-over-IP platform and its latest collaboration, connectivity and control innovations for corporate and education customers. Atlona exhibits at Booth 4471. […]

rAVe [PUBS] turned 20 this year. And, its parent company, THE rAVe Agency, technically turns 25, the latter was started in my master bedroom in Dallas, TX, in 1998. The point is we’ve been in the industry for a long time and, likely, have a readership much larger than any other in the industry as […]

I was joined by Pete Coman, the chief technology officer at PTS Consulting, to talk about the half-day (Tuesday, June 13) “Emerging Trends” program at InfoComm 2023 and why you should attend. This has always been a popular session at the show, and the format has changed to a live fireside-style chat session with a […]

You’ve probably heard of XYTE, but you may not understand who the company is or what it does. Well, 50+ manufacturers do, as they are using XYTE to help turn hardware into software and services as we move toward the future of AV being Hardware-as-a-Service. Intel will support this movement with a family of NUC […]

Matrox Video’s director of sales, Americas, Ron Rundell, joins me on my videocast today. Matrox will be at InfoComm 2023 in booth #2917 with the new LUMA Series of graphics cards capable of driving two 8K resolution displays (and will celebrate the launch at InfoComm with a reception). The ConvertIP IPMX-based AV-over-IP lineup has also […]

I am sooooo excited. I found out today that Logitech will bring the coolest thing I’ve seen in UCC to InfoComm 2023 — Project Ghost. What the heck is Project Ghost? Well, it’s a fully formed, turnkey telepresence system for small meetings, and it WORKS! The best way to describe it is for you to […]

I invited Craig Durr, senior analyst, Wainhouse Research, as my guest on this Rants & rAVes episode to talk about two sessions he is leading at InfoComm 2023 for AVIXA. Watch this videocast; Craig does a marvelous job of positioning these so those of you in the UCC market will know which one to attend. […]

Mo-Sys Engineering will again collaborate with LED processor company NovaStar to bring virtual production to InfoComm 2023 (booth 915, The demonstration will combine NovaStar LED processing with StarTracker camera tracking and Mo-Sys’ dedicated LED content server solution VP Pro XR. StarTracker is regarded as the gold standard in precision camera tracking for virtual production. Mo-Sys […]

Nearly three decades ago, SoundTube Entertainment revolutionized commercial audio distribution by creating the open-ceiling category of speakers. Over the years SoundTube has continued to innovate and create new categories of products that advance audio distribution and simplify installations. With the introduction of the STNet series in 2013, for the first-time system designers were able to […]

ACT Entertainment will present the latest Ultimate Support Systems (USS) brand solutions at InfoComm 2023 (Booth 3643). Acquired by ACT last fall, USS is set to display its new UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder and BCM-300 Deluxe Broadcast Mic Stand. The company’s new UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder offers flexible support for a wide variety of tablet […]

Hitachi Kokusai Electric America (Hitachi Kokusai) will show its wide range of HD/UHD and HDR support for high-quality visual content acquisition across numerous AV applications at InfoComm 2023 in booth 2488. New to AV audiences is the SK-UHD7000-S2, a multi-format HD camera that converts to 4K with an affordable license upgrade option. The upgrade path […]

Visionary has appointed Joe Peavey Yes, that Peavey — as in Peavey Electronics) as software development and support engineer. In this role, Peavey will provide in-depth technical knowledge through customer support and accelerate the development of new technologies to meet the growing demands for networked audio and video distribution. Peavey brings a “wealth of experience […]

Snap One just announced a new entry-level Control4 bundle to help partners tackle single-room installations or expansions, leveraging the new CORE lite Controller and popular Halo remote to deliver full functionality for any budget. The CORE lite is a new Control4 system controller designed explicitly for single-room use with ports including ethernet, one USB, one […]

CEDIA Expo announces expanded educational programming for CEDIA Expo 2023. Curated by CEDIA, the global membership association for the home technology industry, CEDIA Expo Conference features over 90 sessions, half of which are brand new. “The pace of change is accelerating,” said Mandy Beckner, vice president of education and training for CEDIA. “This year’s conference […]

Chief will debut its latest mount, the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System, at InfoComm 2023 in the Legrand | AV Booth 2201 in Orlando. This all-in-one configurable wall mounting system is designed to improve efficiency by streamlining installation workflows. AV professionals can “increase productivity and cost savings with this new system, especially for mass […]

AV Stumpfl’s new Flex Black PRO projection surface will have its official US premiere at the upcoming InfoComm exhibition. The black surface material offers phenomenal black levels and an impressive contrast ratio. Jan Walter, AV Stumpfl sales director screens, explains what makes the new surface material so special: “Usually one cannot project onto a black […]

TOTAL 2.0, an all-woman AV manufacturer’s representation agency founded by Dee Dee DeVoe, launches today across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Built on the legacy of Ron and Pam DeVoe’s TOTAL MARKETING rep agency, TOTAL 2.0 brings a “fresh perspective to the AV industry by following the three pillars of people, products and profit.” TOTAL […]

On my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 Rants & rAVes episode, Logitech’s VP and GM of B2B, Scott Wharton, joins to talk about Rally Bar Huddle, the company’s new huddle-space collaboration solution; Logi Dock Flex, its new desk-booking and management solution; and Logitech’s free desk-booking service — yes, free. Watch this to understand why you need to go […]

Hergiswil, Switzerland – May 30, 2023 – SpinetiX, the leader in digital signage solutions, and BVD International, the regional A/V distributor for the Caribbean, today announced a new distribution partnership effective immediately. As part of the agreement, BVD International is offering the SpinetiX complete solution, ranging from award-winning HMP media players, DSOS™ operating system, SpinetiX […]

Innodisk, a global AIoT solution provider, has been deeply engaged in the embedded and industrial market for years, accompanying the industry’s transformation from IoT to IIoT and AIoT, assisting customers in integrating AI and IoT technologies into their applications. Not only to fulfill customers’ increasing demand for AI, but Innodisk is also proactively planning to […]

The sun is shining, the weather is warm and you know what that means — festival season has begun! #AVtweeps love music and the equipment that helps our favorite artists bring that music to a live audience. So, in honor of festival season, we’re asking you to give us your thoughts on the rental and […]

Pliant Technologies announced the release of a new CrewCom firmware and software update, v1.14. The latest update includes several enhancements to CrewCom’s already long list of capabilities, such as the support of two additional hardware devices, convenient new features and several key improvements to CrewWare control software to strengthen the user experience. Pliant will be […]

NUGEN Audio announces the full availability of its Aligner plug-in, complete with updated features and functionality. Initially offered as a “stealth” product for NUGEN subscribers who responded to the company’s annual survey, Aligner is now available for anyone to buy, with an improved algorithm from the original release. Designed to enhance the daily workflow of […]

Modulo Pi just announced the Modulo Kinetic Version 5, a media server with a full array of features for interactivity. Introduced in 2016, Modulo Kinetic is Modulo Pi’s flagship media server. The platform can be used across a complete project workflow thanks to its 3D environment, real-time timelines, embedded live mixer and show control tools, […]

Airtame announced a partnership with digital signage software developer Rise Vision to bring communication, safety and collaboration to educational facilities. For the first time, Rise Vision emergency alerts will be able to override a screen-sharing session on Airtame devices, bringing emergency alerts and increased safety to the classroom and other school settings where critical information […]

RoseWater Energy Group announced that its new course, Providing Protection Via Power Management for Luxury Homes, focusing on the significance of stable and reliable power, has been approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for Continuing Education Units (CEU) in the Health, Wellness, and Safety category. The course designated RW2023, is now available and […]

BenQ announced the LH730, the first LED-lit projector in the company’s lineup of DLP-based projectors. In addition to 4,000 lumens of brightness, the professional-grade LH730 1080p LED projector includes 98% of Rec. 709 color coverage in a single DLP 1080p resolution imager. The projector features long-lasting LED technology for up to 30,000 hours of life […]

NATICK, MA, May 30, 2023 — Post-production facility Studio Brain has taken a sustainable approach to upgrading its facilities. Based in the Kagurazaka district of Tokyo, the full-service production house is built around two fully equipped creative studios and three editing suites. The 66-square-meter MA1 control room has featured two flush-mounted Genelec 1035 main monitors since 1991. These were […]