WUPPERTAL, Germany — March 20, 2024 — Riedel Communications’ RefCam referee camera system made its German Bundesliga debut in a recent match between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sports coverage. Worn by soccer referee Daniel Schlager, the RefCam system captured an immersive, up-close perspective of the game through […]

MOUNT VERNON, NY, March 19, 2024 – Established in 2002, TPG-IP Communications comprises a skilled group of communication technology professionals focused on crafting and maintaining business networks and audiovisual systems. Under the direction of company founder/president Ralph Quimby, the Belleville, NJ-based systems integrator’s services encompass implementing communication systems and AV over IP installations, overseeing data […]

JVC Professional Video debuted its new KY-PZ540 Series PTZ Cameras with 40x zoom. As the company’s first PTZ cameras to incorporate this focal depth, the KY-PZ540 and KY-PZ540N with integrated NDI HX3 capabilities are designed with JVC’s 4K imager. The cameras also feature JVC’s Variable Scan Mapping technology, which dynamically scans the 4K sensor to […]

Ahead of ISC West, Parks Associates today released new research, the latest Residential Security Dashboard, which reports 43% of US internet households now own a security solution and 32% subscribe to a security service. Since July 2022, there has been a 5% increase in adoption of either a video doorbell or a camera without a system, which represents […]

  In this episode of rAVe [TV], Gary hosts solo since I am away covering Enterprise Connect 2024. Gary sat down with Pam Hoppel, who was recently announced as the president of Legrand AV. Pam and Gary talk about her move from Delta Faucet Company to Legrand and what that looks like. They also discuss […]

Planar just announced it’s adding many of the Leyard LEDs to its product lineup. Gary asked Planar’s EVP, Adam Schmidt, to join him on today’s videocast to discuss where this positions Planar in the LED market. Planar, known as a high-end LED company catering to the ProAV integration channel, will offer the Leyard lineup as […]

rAVe’s AVBuyers.Club, a platform dedicated to end users of audiovisual technology, specifically technology managers, IT managers and industry professionals, announced an innovative partnership with AVNation Media, a podcasting and audiovisual news service, to expand the market reach by attracting more end users to the audiovisual industry. AVNation has strategically refocused its efforts on delivering exclusive […]

The E4 Experience is like a mini-InfoComm – in fact, it’s the only ProAV trade show nearly 75% of those who attend every peruse. If you’re an integrator and have the funds to budget for one show a year, InfoComm in that one show everyone should go to. But, the truth is, out of the 155,000+ AV […]

KRK just debuted the ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors, offered in three sizes: five, seven, and eight-inch. All three are active, two-way studio reference monitors featuring three new voicing modes, an enhanced tweeter design, and a refreshed LCD. KRK ROKIT Generation Five monitors were created to meet the diverse needs of musicians, composers, producers, and sound […]

Waves Audio is now shipping Waves Stream, a remote audio collaboration service that allows music and audio creators to share audio directly from their DAW with their co-creators or clients in real time. Waves Stream offers ultra-low latency, secure link sharing, and unique features such as integrated mic control – all within a streamlined UI […]

The SDVoE Alliance added VG Medical Technology to the SDVoE Alliance as an adopting member. Founded in 1993, VG Medical Technology is a technology-forward solutions provider for healthcare applications. VG Medical Technology prioritizes the needs of patients and medical staff through the development of modern, safe and cost-effective medical equipment, including shadowless lamps, operating tables, […]

Barco announced that Jan van Houtte has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Barco’s Meeting Experience Business Unit. In this pivotal role, Jan will strengthen ClickShare’s strategy, driving further innovation and sales expansion. Jan van Houtte has a strong track record of building world-class organizations and leading strategic initiatives. He most recently served as Barco’s Vice President […]

Nureva announced that its founders, Nancy Knowlton and David Martin, have each been awarded a prestigious Meritorious Service Medal. As part of the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), the medals were awarded to the couple for their exceptional contributions to improving educational opportunities for young people in Canada and abroad. Presented by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, […]

Panasonic Connect announced that Panasonic’s projection system was chosen to power the world’s largest permanent projection mapping display at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku. Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS as the largest architectural projection-mapped display (permanent), operation commenced on February 25, 2024. Going forward, the system will decorate the building with diverse content […]

Video Window just launched a new feature dubbed Video Window Immersive – adding 4k video and compatibility with the 21:9 aspect ratio and display sizes from 81” to 105”. Video Window claims to be the first video UCC provider to support both 16:9 landscape and 9:16 portrait immersive support. In addition to 21:9 support, Video Window can […]

International business property developer and winner of the 2023 Sunday Times Best Place to Work award, Halkin, recently unveiled another sought-after project at King William Street, London. The landmark workspace, nestled in the heart of the City of London’s financial district, has undergone extensive refurbishment to revolutionize the meeting room experience at the premises. The integration […]

FingerWorks Telestrators announced updates to its FingerWorks Computer Vision real-time player- and field-tracking software. The latest enhancements include iOS support for iPads and iPhones and an improved Tagboard control surface that integrates social media assets into a live production. Building off its success in the professional and collegiate football market, the software is now being used […]

“This system can handle anything,” says Skylark AV Senior Design Engineer Tyler Mergy of the L-Acoustics K2 loudspeaker rig newly installed at Victory Church. “Any genre of music, any conference they need to put on, it’ll do it. It’s rider-ready for anything.” The nondenominational evangelical church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, went into the audio upgrade seeking a single solution for various […]

Enterprise Connect is built different. That’s always how I describe this show/conference to anyone who asks me about it. Really, this is more of a conference with a little bit of trade show. While I’ve never had the pleasure of attending any of the talks, panels or education sessions that are here at Enterprise Connect, […]

Q-SYS announced that the Q-SYS Control for Zoom Rooms App is available. The comapny says customers can now enable third-party room controls using the new Q-SYS Control for Zoom Rooms App on all supported Zoom Rooms controller consoles. Q-SYS claims this enhances the Zoom Rooms Controller already deployed in-room with the ability to display a […]

Inovonics, an industry leader in high-performance wireless security solutions, announces that they’ll be launching Inovonics Cloud Services at the 2024 International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC) West show taking place April 9-12, 2024 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas at booth location #3103. Inovonics, traditionally known for its almost four decades of providing wireless security hardware, plans to […]

My latest Rants & rAVes videocast features Howard Rose, the senior product manager of projectors at Panasonic Connect, who talks about the impact that 4K projectors have in the higher-ed space. Panasonic Connect has native 4K projectors for large venue applications but, the company has two versions of 4K-wobble projectors that deliver 4K images on […]

LG Business Solutions has launched LG Studio Series DVLED, a new family of giant-screen displays that offer production studios, broadcasters and corporate marketing departments unprecedented opportunities to create professional-grade content using life-sized virtual production stages for on-camera color and clarity. Featuring various MicroLED models with genlock technology, brightness capabilities up to 5,000 nits and pixel […]

CRANBURY, N.J. — March 14, 2024 — IHSE USA today announced it will showcase its latest KVM and extender solutions designed to deliver flexibility, security, and high performance in Booth SL5115 at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Solutions include the high-performance KVM system based on the JPEG XS codec and created in partnership with […]

IRVINE, Calif. – Transtector, an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of end-to-end power and signal integrity solutions, has expanded its line of UL-listed polycarbonate NEMA enclosures. The new indoor/outdoor boxes have built-in power outlets and thermostat systems. They protect equipment from theft or damage, and are ideal for rapid deployment, corrosive environments, hotspot applications […]

The inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Miami made waves this March, marking the legendary festival’s first venture onto US shores in decades. The event presented diverse musical performances against a backdrop of breathtaking waterfront vistas, with world-class sound from the Montreux Jazz Festival Miami’s Official Sound Partner, Meyer Sound. The intimate 1,500-person festival held March 1–3 […]

Yardley, PA – March 2024… Blaze Audio, a global provider of professional audio solutions tailored for the installed sound market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hayden Shamburger to the newly created position of Director of Strategic Partnerships. Shamburger started with the company in early January 2023 and is based out of Denver, Colorado. […]

Los Angeles, CA – March 2024… For photographer, content creator, and filmmaker Rafael Cardenas, (AKA Rafa), the ability to interview and shine a light on a variety of artists and their creative endeavors is the motivation that fuels his online presence known as Dancng Sobr w/ Rafael Cardenas. Podcasting is a big part of Rafa’s […]

Optoma announced three high brightness WUXGA laser projectors for the ProAV market, the ZU607TST, ZU607T and ZU707T. With 6,000, 6,500 and 7,000 lumens of brightness, respectively, the company says the projectors are aimed at large venues, higher education classrooms and lecture halls, museums, houses of worship, digital signage and immersive installations. For professionals seeking a […]

Hello and welcome to the recap of the final day of LAVNCH WEEK 9, ProAV Day! We’ve saved the best for last: ProAV stands as a cornerstone of the AV industry, providing the essential infrastructure and technology needed to deliver seamless audio and visual experiences across various applications. Whether it’s in corporate settings, educational institutions, […]

  In sunny Yuma, Arizona, Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church serves as a second home for many, whether they’re able to physically be inside the beautiful interior or not. With a congregation size ranging from 50 to several hundred, coupled with an outdated AV system, church staff knew they needed an AV setup capable of […]

Walpole, MA, USA, March 21, 2024 — “People regard Times Square as one of the hardest RF environments in the world to work in,” states Chris DiCorpo, FOH engineer/production manager for the Boston-based band Couch, who performed during the 2023 Times Square Live (TSQ Live) Friday Concerts series utilizing 11 channels of wireless microphones and IEMs. […]