PSNI Global Alliance has launched a Quality Assurance Certification (QAC) program designed to equip its network of Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) with standardized quality assurance knowledge across global AV projects. Developed in collaboration with a committee of quality leaders from PSNI’s CSP companies worldwide and based on AQAV (Association for Quality in Audio-Visual Technology) AV9000 […]

Atlona is responding to global uncertainty over potential tariffs by holding prices steady through the end of June, allowing customers to plan and design projects with confidence. The move comes on the heels of Atlona’s Q1 price reductions, which lowered pricing on 33 products across three key product lines. That decision followed improved parts availability […]

Barix has added SRT support to its LX400 broadcast-specific encoder/decoder, giving customers a third IP transport option tailored for live broadcast and production. Available soon via a board-level upgrade, the LX400 now supports SRT alongside Barix’s standard RTP-based STL firmware and Reflector Evo cloud networking service. Optional SRT encoding is now available, with SRT decoding […]

AJA Video Systems debuted the KUMO 6464-12G, a high-capacity 12G-SDI router featuring 64 12G-SDI inputs and 64 12G-SDI outputs for high-bandwidth signal management. Designed for a wide range of broadcast, production, postproduction and ProAV environments, the KUMO 6464-12G delivers scalability, workflow security and increased bandwidth via 12G-SDI. Housed in a compact 4RU enclosure, the router […]

In this Steph Takeover episode of Rants & rAVes, I sat down with Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, founder/director of WAVIT, to talk about a scholarship that really means something. The Mary Cook Empowerment Award: Designing the Future honors the legacy of a true trailblazer in our industry. Mary wasn’t just a force in AV — she was […]

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 […]

3G Productions LLC has acquired the assets of Switch Video, a video rental services provider for the film/television, corporate/tradeshow, and live event industries. Effective immediately, Switch’s operations in Castaic, California, and Atlanta, Georgia will be rebranded under the 3G name. The acquisition brings seasoned Switch leadership into 3G’s expanding fold, including Alan Barber, Justin Edgerly, […]

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 […]

Powersoft has released ArmoníaPlus version 2.8, introducing new usability features and support for its latest Unica 8T and Unica 4T touring amplifiers. The update is designed to streamline large-scale system configuration and simplify system design, tuning and device management. Version 2.8 improves group assignment by highlighting associated group names in blue when a speaker is […]

“The Moon Cruise,” a permanent VR installation inside Tokyo’s Space Travelium TeNQ, gives visitors the chance to walk on the moon — complete with the bone-rattling sensation of a rocket launch. The experience uses Powersoft’s compact Mover transducers, along with Quattrocanali and Duecanali amplifiers, to turn audio into a powerful, synchronized tactile experience. Developed by […]

Absen is now offering a 10-year warranty and zero down payment option for its outdoor digital-out-of-home (DOOH) LED products, a move the company says will make high-performance LED advertising more accessible and cost-effective. The announcement came during the Absen DOOH Innovation Summit, where the company also released a new white paper detailing common technical challenges […]

Exertis Almo has officially rebranded its professional AV services portfolio under a new name: LinkLab. The relaunch includes a suite of integrator-focused services—Engineering & Drafting, Design & 3D Modeling, Programming & Commissioning, Labor Support and the newly added Autora Digital Signage Management Platform. Designed to provide flexibility, scalability and expertise on demand, LinkLab offers integrators […]

SecurityBridge, the cybersecurity command center for SAP, is bringing its flagship Secure Together event to the United States for the first time following several successful years in Europe. The U.S. stop of the “Secure Together on the Road” tour will be held April 10, 2025, at the NASA Space Center in Houston. The event is […]

Absen has officially opened the doors to its New York Experience Center, a 2,694-square-foot hub for AV professionals to explore the company’s latest direct-view LED technology. Located at 525 7th Ave., Suite 506, in Manhattan, the center offers hands-on product demos, technical training and opportunities for collaboration with key technology partners. Designed as a resource […]

Liberty announced its expansion into the security and surveillance market featuring AI-enabled cameras and video recorders. Powered by AI, Liberty’s new cameras and video recorders feature facial, body and vehicle recognition and offer perimeter fencing, motion detection, directional movement and people counting. With smart search capabilities to automatically analyze critical data based on time, event […]

The SDVoE Alliance announced that Atlona has joined as an adopting member. Atlona’s new PRO5 Series matrix switching solution features SDVoE technology for long-distance, point-to-point extension. The PRO5 Series includes the AT-PRO5-MX810, an 8×10 matrix switcher with HDMI inputs and SDVoE extension outputs for transmitting 4K HDR video and audio to companion PRO5 Series receivers. […]

Lumio, SMART Technologies’ cloud-based learning platform, has added a new feature to its Spark plan: AI Assist. This tool is designed to save teachers time and elevate student engagement by generating quiz-based activities and assessments with the help of AI. AI Assist creates high-quality quiz questions at various difficulty levels, allowing teachers to focus more […]

Wisycom has updated its MTP61 Miniature Bodypack Transmitter, now featuring a MicroLock connector and a customized battery pack. Marketed as the smallest and lightest solution in its class, the MTP61 Miniature Multiband Bodypack Transmitter offers the widest tuning range currently available—470 to 1260 MHz (country dependent). With the latest updates, the MTP61 now includes Wisycom’s […]

Bolin announced expanded support for NDI 6 across its lineup of NDI-enabled cameras and decoders, now featuring full compatibility with Embedded Bridge. This includes the R9 series of indoor NDI PTZ cameras; the SD, EX, and EXU series of outdoor NDI PTZ cameras; and the EG40N NDI High Bandwidth and HX3 decoder. Originally introduced with […]

NDI unveiled its latest Core Tech Update—NDI 6.2—alongside the new Metadata Lab and announced integration with AWS for native support in its Elemental MediaConnect service. NDI 6.2 introduces receiver discoverability capabilities, giving users full visibility into every NDI-connected source. New monitoring and control features will offer both users and developers real-time insights into NDI streams, […]

DiGiCo has released Version 2.0 of its mixing software, bringing native integration with Fourier Audio and several new features to its Quantum and SD-Range consoles. Available in early April, the V20 update introduces direct control of Fourier Audio’s transform.engine from the console touchscreen. Users can view plugin chains, synchronize session files and snapshots, and operate […]

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 […]

In this Rants & rAVes episode, I caught up with Keith Vidger, engineering manager for professional video and audio at Panasonic Connect, to get a full preview of what the company has in store for NAB Show 2025. Panasonic is going big this year, with five dedicated product stations inside its booth. The focus? A […]

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 […]

Turtle AV has signed a distribution agreement with CBK to expand into the Nordic region, covering Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. CBK, an AV and IT distributor, will now offer local stock, technical support and regional expertise for Turtle AV’s full range of products. That includes the Chazy 4K AV-over-IP line with Dante AV-A, the […]

Quam has announced a new line of UL1480-certified loudspeakers designed for use in Emergency Communication Systems (ECS), offering compliance with key safety standards including NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. The speakers are built to meet or exceed minimum intelligibility requirements for emergency messaging and integrate directly into fire alarm and mass notification systems. Quam’s lineup […]

Extron has added a new decoder to its NAV Pro AV-over-IP Series with the launch of the NAV D 121, a lower-cost option for distributing video, audio and control over 1 Gbps networks. The NAV D 121 uses Extron’s proprietary PURE3 codec to deliver visually lossless 4K/60 video with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and ultra-low latency. […]

Pliant Technologies is now shipping several new products across its wireless intercom lineup, including a miniature in-ear headset, an updated SmartBoom LITE headset, new mounting and power accessories for its CrewCom Remote Transceivers (RTs), and a firmware update for its CrewCom CB2 system. The new PHS-IEHU in-ear headset includes silicone ear concha locks and earbuds […]

Marshall Electronics has introduced the RCP Plus, a new camera controller designed to manage both Serial and IP-based cameras simultaneously, targeting the needs of both the broadcast and ProAV markets. The RCP Plus supports Visca-over-IP via Ethernet and traditional RS485 control, allowing operators to connect and manage mixed camera setups. Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability […]

BenQ has introduced the SL04 Series, a new line of digital signage displays ranging from 43 to 75 inches, which the company says are the first in the category to receive both Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone Validated certifications. Available in 43-, 55-, 65- and 75-inch models, the displays are also certified under Google’s Enterprise […]

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 […]

In this episode, I sat down with AVIXA CEO Dave Labuskes for a candid conversation about the current state of the ProAV market. We covered a lot of ground — tariffs, market growth, the experience economy and where AV, unified communications and digital signage are headed in 2025 and beyond. Dave always brings sharp insight […]