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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Barco just announced its new LCD video wall, Barco UniSee II. This new generation of the Barco UniSee platform combines improved image performance with precise and predictable installation and maintenance. The color gamut has been significantly increased by applying quantum dot technology. In addition, the video wall’s contrast is increased to High Dynamic Range (HDR) levels […]

Pure Fi today unveiled the Pure Fi Pro HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable (AOC). The modular design features detachable Tx and Rx modules, making it easy to fish the pure optical fiber cable through conduit and other narrow openings before terminating at the desired endpoints. While the cable is narrow and flexible, Pure Fi says […]

Savant just added new AI technology to its product line. Savant’s AI engine has been designed to interpret natural language from Siri, triggers from AirTags, near-filed communications (NFC) tags and geofencing, to easily control entertainment, comfort, lighting, energy and security throughout the entire home. Over the last five years, Savant has developed AI-driven voice capabilities […]

Vaddio will present its latest conferencing solutions in the Legrand | AV Booth 1506 for the first time at CEDIA Expo and the co-located Commercial Integrator Expo in Denver, Sept. 7-9. The lineup will include PTZ and ePTZ cameras from the EasyIP family, the AV Bridge Nano device for streaming video content from HDMI sources […]

Emily Dean and I give you an impromptu tour of the CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo show floor in this episode of rAVe [TV]. Take a walk with us and get a little hint of what to expect from both shows this week! 

Digital Projection has launched a 0.9mm MicroLED and a 1.2mm option to its Radiance EV Series. The company says the high resolution of the 0.9mm pixel pitch MicroLED makes it ideal for environments with short viewing distances and critical viewing requirements, such as small- and medium-size boardrooms and command and control facilities. Other features contributing […]

AudioControl announced two compact-chassis home theater receivers that will enable integrators to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro processing in any surround sound application. Both models feature an HDMI eARC input for easy connection to displays. Loudspeakers will be driven by AudioControl’s adaptation of a Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based high-power amplifier platform. AudioControl says the compact […]

Origin Acoustics announced something it calls Boundaryless Listening Experience with Natural Depth Sound (BLENDS) invisible speakers at CEDIA 2023 (booth 2133). BLENDS is the collaboration between Origin Acoustics and Amina Technologies. The companies claim the BLENDS invisible speaker line is the first to feature a 60-minute UL fire-rated product in both 70V and 8ohm for […]