CHARLOTTE, NC, Sept. 7, 2023 – Partners attending CEDIA Expo 2023 looking for the latest products in home theater audio, control and media distribution will find an exciting selection of new solutions at Snap One’s booth #1512, anchored by the powerful soon-to-be-released Episode MoIP Amplifier and a variety of revamped, next-generation Triad speaker solutions […]

  PHOENIX — Sept. 7, 2023 — Blackwire Designs, a leading distributor in the custom installation and Pro AV markets, recently announced the release of two new Control4 drivers, MultiView Pro and VideoWall Pro, that provide an easy-to-use interface for Just Add Power and AVPro Edge MXNet systems using video walls or multi-view video tilers. The […]

Here’s our final episode of rAVe [TV] during CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023. On this episode, our guests include Jason McGraw, Group Vice President, CEDIA Expo, Commercial Integrator Expo and KBIS, Emerald, John Henkel, Director of SMB Product Marketing, NETGEAR and Chuck Espinoza, Global Education Director, Aurora Multimedia. We talk about the final show floor […]

Last year, Ashly Audio introduced the FX Series Networked Amplifiers. Now, Ashly Audio has announced the release of third-party support files for the FX Series. By design, two of the strongest features of the FX series are its “access to control via Ethernet, and its powerful DSP tools, specifically those related to speaker management.” In […]

Radio Active Designs updated the UV-1G wireless analog intercom system. The six-channel intercom system – which operates primarily in VHF — meets the EU’s Low Voltage, RoHS, Radio Equipment and EMC directives. It has been in high demand in Europe since its debut in 2019. The RAD UV-1G base station utilizes Enhanced Narrow Band technology, […]

The XDR3 LED Video Wall from Quantum Media Systems was designed and engineered exclusively for high-end home cinemas. Now, Quantum adds another compelling content choice — first-run movies available via the exclusive movie distribution service, the Bel Air Circuit. Digital content from the Bel Air Circuit is streamed through Quantum’s recent compliance with system requirements […]

I don’t know what it is about trade shows. You’re so tired at the end of the day no matter what! I could be doing a million interviews one after the other or just walking around and seeing all the products for myself. Either way, I’m spent by the time the show floor closes. Let’s […]

Bluefish444 has published the Bluefish444 Professional Video IO plug-in to the Unreal Engine Marketplace. With the support from an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games to develop new, innovative and high performance workflows with the Bluefish444 Unreal Engine Plugin, the integration has now been published to the Unreal Engine Marketplace for users to download free of […]

Genelec just launched the 9320A Reference Controller as a bridge to its UNIO Audio Monitoring Service Platform. UNIO combines all the benefits of Genelec Smart Active Monitors, GLM 5.0 calibration software, and Aural ID 2.0 technology to create seamless integration between professional in-room loudspeakers and headphone monitoring services. With flexible connectivity, a reference-grade headphone output […]

TD SYNNEX Maverick today announced the promotion of Bas Dekker to the role of director, smart meetings, Europe. Dekker joined TD SYNNEX Maverick in 2021 as director, Netherlands, and has led the team to remarkable success since then. Prior to that, he held a variety of leadership roles within the technology and consumer electronics space […]

On the second day of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023, Gary and I tell you about a few of our favorite things we’ve seen on the show floor. Our guest for today’s episode is Alexis La Broi, Director, Audio Visual Services Division, MidPoint Technology Group. We continue to talk about the trends we’re seeing and […]

Exertis Almo says it is firing up the E4 Experience engines for a customized day of learning, connecting and experiencing in NY Metro area on Sept. 20 and, for the first time, Phoenix, AZ on Oct. 18. Always free to integrators, resellers and their end users, the fall E4 Experiences will include everything from the […]

Theory Audio Design just launched the iws12-6 and iws12-9 — the company’s first architectural subwoofers. Both subs are equipped with 12-inch, 1,400-watt, 4-inch voice coil long throw woofers and can “handle any installation environment.” Between the two models, the subs can be installed in-wall, on-wall, in-room, ceiling-mounted or flown. The iws12-6 includes an enclosure that […]

Linxura announced the Linxura Smart Controller at CEDIA Expo this week. Linxura says the Linxura Smart Controller is a portable smart home controller that allows for control of smart home devices without needing additional hubs or multiple apps. Linxura communicates directly with devices and can also work through Amazon Alexa and IFTTT with the Matter […]

Savant is introducing a new family of power products that includes Smart Power Distribution Units (PDU) and Smart Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). Savant claims Smart PDUs enable integrators to not only control connected devices, monitor device health and remotely reboot as required, but also to view real-time and historical energy consumption trends. Savant’s Smart PDUs […]

Alfalite announced its Modularpix Pro VP XR LED panels for in-house corporate and educational virtual production environments are all shipping. Alfalite says its Modularpix Pro VP XR panels feature 1.5mm and 1.9-mm pixel pitches with cd/m2 brightness > 1,900 nits, 7.680Hz and a color gamut of 86.22% over REC.2020, HDR10+, 240Hz, and claim the lowest […]

Research published by Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe paints a clear picture of new working habits and preferences from the perspective of both employees and businesses. The report reveals that 41% of UK office workers still prefer to work in an office, and across Europe, this trend is even more pronounced, with over half […]

Hi, everyone! I’m so excited to provide you with my thoughts on Day One of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023! What a first day it’s been! I have only a few things to leave you with today because it was my day I haven’t had the most time to walk the show floor, but I […]

  Westminster, Colo. (Sept. 5, 2023) – The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, today launched Swell, an integrated marketing agency to help security and AV integrators and technology partners access necessary strategic marketing expertise for a fraction of the cost of big, traditional agencies. “Marketing is about making waves in your industry and […]

  HYANNIS, MASS. September 7th, 2023 — Savant®, a leader in smart home and smart power technology, ushers in a new era of smart home innovation with its new AI technology. Savant’s AI engine has been designed to interpret natural language from Siri, as well as triggers from AirTags, near-filed communications (NFC) tags and geofencing, to […]

Diversified Communications Australia and the AVIXA today announced another three-year agreement as event partners for the Integrate AV Exhibition. Diversified Communications Australia Managing Director, David Longman, said strong industry partnerships were key to the success of Diversified’s portfolio, and this agreement further strengthens vital long-term relationships. “We look forward to working with AVIXA to ensure […]

Biamp just announced its Vidi 250 conferencing camera has earned Zoom Rooms certification. The compact Vidi 250 conferencing camera includes a 12MP sensor that supports 4K video with a 120-degree field of view, while allowing for electronic pan-tilt-zoom with no image degradation. Advanced features include premium optics that eliminate image distortion, smooth automatic participant framing, […]

Control Concepts announced the expansion of its Control Concepts Supported Product program with the addition of AtlasIED Atmosphere and Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 to join its inaugural member AVPro Edge MXNet. Control Concepts says manufacturers whose products are Control Concepts Supported benefit from the knowledge, experience and reputation built over 25 years of the […]

DMF Lighting today announced its roundup of luxury products, exclusive to the CEDIA channel. The DMF Lighting iX product line of luxury lighting products includes True Spectrum 98 CRI (Color Rendering Index) light modules for color rendition and new premium trim selections (Raw Brass and Anodized Aluminum finishes) available in Flangeless and Micro Flange options. […]

Blackwire Designs announced the release of two new Control4 drivers, MultiView Pro and VideoWall Pro, that provide an interface for Add Power and AVPro Edge MXNet systems using video walls or multi-view video tilers. The drivers integrate natively into the Control4 UI on both T4 touch screens and mobile/tablet devices, allowing an end user to […]

Marshall Electronics announced that its V-702W-12G professional broadcast monitor is now shipping. The V-702W-12G is a dual 7″ LCD professional broadcast monitor with a economical solution perfect for fly-packs, control rooms, routing rooms and other video system applications. The V-702W-12G adds multiple analysis functions including Waveform Monitor, Vectorscope, Audio Phase, HDR modes, S-Log conversions and […]

Sony Electronics has released a free firmware update version 1.2 and a plugin for the Spatial Reality Display. The company says the new firmware adds functions to optimize the image quality and performance of the ELF-SR2. A plugin for ELF-SR2 and ELF-SR1, Spatial Reality Display Plugin for Preview, also offers compatibility with Autodesk Maya, a leading 3D computer […]

Planar announced plans to showcase the company’s latest LED and LCD display technologies for commercial and luxury environments at CEDIA Expo 2023. This includes an award-winning lineup of products designed to elevate visual experiences, simplify installation and maintenance, and adapt to application requirements as diverse as corporate lobbies and boardrooms, remote home offices, media rooms, […]

PowerHouse Alliance today announces that its return to CEDIA Expo 2023 will focus on bringing its biggest value to dealers to date with new vendors, new products, and new ways for dealers to be entered to win prizes from over 30 participating PowerHouse Alliance vendor partners. Sennheiser, Island, and Escape Speakers join more than the 250 […]

Extron is shipping its new VCA 100 Virtual Control Appliance with integrated virtual control processors. This new virtual control system helps organizations easily deploy, scale, and manage their AV systems by providing the flexibility of hosting AV control resources in a central location alongside the resources your IT team already manages. The VCA 100 is designed for […]

It’s the first day of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo 2023! We’re so excited and Emily Dean and I have so much fun lined up in this episode. Our guests include: Mark Coxon, Business Development Director – XTG, AVI-SPL, Michelle Montazeri, Director, Digital Signage, Legrand AV, Bryan Meszaros, CEO and Founder, OpenEye Global. We talk about […]

AJA Video Systems unveiled new 12G-SDI openGear cards that pack the functionality of its 12G-SDI audio and HDMI conversion solutions into an openGear rack frame-compatible form factor. Designed to meet the demands of high resolution, high frame rate (HFR) workflows, AJA OG-12G-AM and OG-12G-AMA enable sixteen channels (eight two-channel pairs) of AES and analog audio […]