Just Add Power to Take AV-Over-IP to the Next Level at InfoComm 2021

Company to Present MaxColor™ 4K60 Series, AMP Software, 2GΩ/3G ST1 Sound Transceiver, and Warp Engine; Highlight Integration With Aveo and Enado Control Platforms and Luxul Managed Gigabit Switches SEMINOLE, Fla. — Sept. 30, 2021 — Just Add Power, a leader in AV-over-IP distribution, today announced its technology lineup for InfoComm 2021, taking place Oct. 27-29 […]

Just Add Power to Take AV-Over-IP to the Next Level at InfoComm 2021

Macnica Paves Direct Path to Emerging IPMX Standard En Route to InfoComm 2021

Media transport innovator provides AV product developers with simple path to IP with industry’s most complete and affordable IPMX Development Kit Macnica, a leader in live video over IP transport technologies, comes to InfoComm 2021 with strong momentum behind IPMX, the emerging open standard protocol for AV over IP networks. Since its ISE2020 introduction nearly […]

Macnica Paves Direct Path to Emerging IPMX Standard En Route to InfoComm 2021

FSR Announces Power-Packed Return to In-Person InfoComm 2021

FSR is forty, fabulous and overflowing with solutions that support the exploding need for flexible work environments. The manufacturer is returning to InfoComm (October 27-29) with a line-up that highlights its robust and flexible power and cable management systems. On display will be the new Modular Linx System with a celling box version that comes […]

FSR Announces Power-Packed Return to In-Person InfoComm 2021

Macnica to Show New IPMX Technology Protocols and More at InfoComm 2021

Macnica will be at InfoComm 2021 with the IPMX, the emerging open standard protocol for AV-over-IP networks. At InfoComm 2021, Macnica will unveil its latest technology innovations at Booth 1117, including the new IPMX Development Kit with its latest full-stack AV-over-IP modules. Macnica will also provide an advance demonstration of its software-only IPMX implementation, to be introduced […]

Macnica to Show New IPMX Technology Protocols and More at InfoComm 2021

Black Box to Showcase Radian Flex Software and MCX G2 Series at InfoComm 2021

At InfoComm 2021, Black Box will showcase solutions for modern, IP-based and 4K AV visualization and distribution. The company will highlight its portfolio of products and ProAV systems, such as video walls and digital signage technologies, in booth 2801.  Black Box’s Alan Kaye, director of AV engineering at Black Box, will also present “Reimagining Your Collaboration Space With AV” […]

Black Box to Showcase Radian Flex Software and MCX G2 Series at InfoComm 2021

MAXHUB to Exhibit and Demo LED Wall Displays, Panoramic Cameras and More at InfoComm 2021

MAXHUB will be exhibiting new products in booth #2543 at InfoComm 2021 in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 27-29. New products on display will include the Raptor Series LM220A18 Integrated LED Wall Display, the new M27 and G31 Series custom LED displays, the UC M30 4K 180-Degree Panoramic Camera, the UC S10 Conference Bar with Camera and […]

MAXHUB to Exhibit and Demo LED Wall Displays, Panoramic Cameras and More at InfoComm 2021

Part 3: Simple Expectations of InfoComm 2021 — Use QR Codes

In Part 1 of my “Simple Expectations of InfoComm 2021,” series of blogs, I explained some of the elements of how InfoComm 2021 will be like no other InfoComm we’ve had in history — for OBVIOUS reasons. In Part 2, I explained why showing only one product in your booth is critical to success at InfoComm 2021. Today’s blog is all […]

Part 3: Simple Expectations of InfoComm 2021 — Use QR Codes

Study With Steph — Lesson 13: The Customer Is Always Right

Let’s talk about gathering customer information. It’s an important part of specifying any room — you have to know what the customer needs. Of course, gathering info requires a certain level of communication. What are the best ways to communicate with a customer or client? What questions do you ask to properly find out what the customer […]

Study With Steph — Lesson 13: The Customer Is Always Right

Legrand | AV Will Not Attend InfoComm 2021

Legrand | AV announced it will not be attending InfoComm 2021. In a message from president Steve Durkee, the company cited their decision as being due to the uncertainty of COVID-19 and the delta variant. The statement did not mention plans for any hybrid or virtual attendance.  A copy of the announcement is here: InfoComm has been […]

Legrand | AV Will Not Attend InfoComm 2021

HERMAN Pro AV Receives Bose Pro Summit Award

Leading Pro AV Manufacturer Recognizes Herman Pro AV for Outstanding Performance MIAMI, FL., September 22, 2021 – Herman ProAV (www.HermanProAV.com) a leading provider of professional AV products, procurement services, and labor resources to systems integrators in the commercial AV industry, was recognized by Bose Pro (https://pro.bose.com) for its outstanding sales performance and year over year […]

HERMAN Pro AV Receives Bose Pro Summit Award

Barco Introduces Its Next-Generation LED Rear-Projection Cube Video Wall, Offering a Major Performance Boost and Reduced Ecological Footprint

Kortrijk, Belgium, 22 September 2021 – Barco, a world leader in control room visualization solutions, launches the next-generation MVL-721, a re-engineered version of the successful LED RPC video wall. Featuring high brightness, low power consumption and a long lifetime, the MVL-721 excels in image quality, reliability and sustainability – being the key value drivers within […]

Barco Introduces Its Next-Generation LED Rear-Projection Cube Video Wall, Offering a Major Performance Boost and Reduced Ecological Footprint

Leon Speakers Launches New Collaboration with Detroit Artist Mike Han

Ann Arbor, MI, September 20, 2021 – As a company with strong roots in the arts, Leon is always looking to support artists both near and far, and when Noah Kaplan, Leon’s founder and president, discovered the work of up-and-coming Detroit artist Mike Han earlier this year, he knew immediately that he wanted to collaborate to bring Han’s […]

Leon Speakers Launches New Collaboration with Detroit Artist Mike Han

In Latest Interview, Dave Labuskes Says He Is 99.999% Sure In-Person InfoComm Will Happen

THE rAVe Agency’s own Megan A. Dutta, director of emerging markets at LAVNCH, virtually met with Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, to discuss the many recent cancellations of in-person events in the AV industry and the expectations around InfoComm 2021. As of Sept. 15, 2021, both NAB Show 2021 and Enterprise Connect have been canceled due to rising […]

In Latest Interview, Dave Labuskes Says He Is 99.999% Sure In-Person InfoComm Will Happen

BTX and PunQtum Pen New Partnership

BTX Technologies (www.btx.com), an award-winning distributor and manufacturer of AV and IT products, has entered a distribution partnership with punQtum (www.punqtum.com) to distribute their professional intercom equipment. “Live events and broadcast studios have no room for technology failure. They require strong, consistent performance from their equipment, which is why we are thrilled to bring punQtum […]

BTX and PunQtum Pen New Partnership

Luminex Releases a New Version of the Araneo Software

[Genk, Belgium, 15th September 2021] – Luminex has released its latest Araneo software (release v1 .3.0). In this version, one of the powerful new features is the offline project mode which allows AVL professionals, designers, installers, and integrators to start preparing projects without having access to physical switches and edge devices. Luminex is taking its […]

Luminex Releases a New Version of the Araneo Software

LG’s 14mm Transparent LED Film Turns Windows into Digital Signage, Encourages C-Store Foot Traffic and Sales

Retail-focused technology integration firm Abierto recently conducted a blind study of convenience store shoppers and found that LG’s 14mm pixel pitch Transparent LED Film (model LAT140) encourages spontaneous purchases, deeply enforces messaging recall and improves brand perception. The new LG technology, which Abierto has rebranded OPEN.LED as part of its OPEN platform of digital signage […]

LG’s 14mm Transparent LED Film Turns Windows into Digital Signage, Encourages C-Store Foot Traffic and Sales

LynTec Will Showcase New Lighting Control Products at InfoComm 2021

LynTec announced it will showcase its new lighting control product lineup with the LCP Lighting Control Panel Series and Narrow Profile Panelboards in Booth 6049 at InfoComm 2021 in Orlando, Florida. The company will also display its RPC family of power control solutions and the Xtend Power Control (XPC) Series. The LCP Series supports the […]

LynTec Will Showcase New Lighting Control Products at InfoComm 2021

Christie Announces New 25,000-Lumen 4K UHD RGB Laser Projector

Christie announced the M 4K25 RGB pure laser projector. The new M 4K25 RGB continues the original M Series. First introduced in 2007, “the M Series packed a lot of features in a small package,” said Larry Paul, executive director, Technology and Custom Solutions, Christie. “Features like the intelligent lens system and embedded Twist for […]

Christie Announces New 25,000-Lumen 4K UHD RGB Laser Projector

Danley and Dynacord Announce Strategic Alignment

Burnsville, MN, Sep 16, 2021 – Professional audio industry leaders Danley and Dynacord are teaming up to bring complementary product combinations to the global marketplace. In what has been termed a “strategic alignment,” US-based Danley Sound Labs – renowned for advanced loudspeaker technology – and Germany-based Dynacord – an audio electronics pioneer for over 70 […]

Danley and Dynacord Announce Strategic Alignment

Vectorworks, Inc. Launches 2022 Version of BIM and CAD Product Line

Columbia, MD (September 15, 2021)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. releases Vectorworks 2022 emphasizing product quality improvements, superior performance and the user experience. This latest release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals, Braceworks, ConnectCAD and Vision. In addition, Vectorworks reveals its comprehensive solution for designers working within multiple industries has been renamed to […]

Vectorworks, Inc. Launches 2022 Version of BIM and CAD Product Line

Martin Audio Showcases New Product Portfolio and Celebrates 50 Years

London, UK – September 2021.  Martin Audio returned to its celebrated Open Days for the first time in two years, following the easing of Covid restrictions, which also included both a legacy product walkthrough and a lavish party in nearby Marlow to honor the company’s 50th anniversary. The sessions adhered closely to all Covid guidelines, including tests […]

Martin Audio Showcases New Product Portfolio and Celebrates 50 Years

Study With Steph — Lesson 12: Radio Ga Ga

In the latest episode of Study With Steph, I invite Pete Putman (just in time apparently since he announced his retirement the week after we recorded) to chat with me about wireless radio systems. As you may have learned from Gary Kayye’s Rants & rAVes episode, Pete has had a long and fruitful career in the AV industry, […]

Study With Steph — Lesson 12: Radio Ga Ga

Peerless-AV Introduces Universal Outdoor Digital Menu Boards for QSR and Retail Drive-Thrus

Universal design offers maximum flexibility and compatibility with leading 55″ outdoor digital signage displays from Peerless-AV, Samsung and LG  Watford, UK, 14 September 2021 – AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV® today announced the highly-anticipated launch of an upgraded iteration of its Outdoor Digital Menu Boards. Manufactured in the UK and designed to support leading 55″ outdoor […]

Peerless-AV Introduces Universal Outdoor Digital Menu Boards for QSR and Retail Drive-Thrus

DiGiCo and KLANG Complete Epic UK Roadshow

4,500 miles clocked up on the rental van; 350 engineers, end users, customers and rental companies seen in 29 days across 27 locations – the 2021 DiGiCo and KLANG roadshow was nothing short of ‘epic’. The DiGiCo team toured the UK with a DiGiCo Quantum 338, Quantum 225, SD12 and a KLANG Immersive Personal Monitor […]

DiGiCo and KLANG Complete Epic UK Roadshow

Roland Introduces AeroCaster Switcher for iPad

Los Angeles, CA, September 14, 2021—Roland announces AeroCaster Switcher, a free iPad app that expands the production power of supported Roland A/V hardware with cable-free video connectivity over a wireless network. The app allows users to switch wireless camera feeds from iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, plus screen shares from computers and mobile devices. […]

Roland Introduces AeroCaster Switcher for iPad

Roland Announces V-02HD MK II Streaming Video Mixer

Los Angeles, CA, September 14, 2021—Roland announces the V-02HD MK II Streaming Video Mixer, a simple and affordable solution for bringing higher production values to computer-based livestreaming. Compact and easy to use, the V-02HD MK II allows users to connect and switch two high-quality HDMI cameras and send them directly to a favorite streaming platform […]

Roland Announces V-02HD MK II Streaming Video Mixer

Absen Inc Announces Addition to Product Lines With Addition of New AX 1.5 Pro Model

Orlando, FL September 13, 2021 – Absen Inc is announcing the launch of the new AX 1.5 Pro for the American market. This model is an upgrade to the AX series that is already available for rental and staging solutions. Applications include virtual studio, broadcasting, high-end trade shows and events. AX 1.5 Pro has a […]

Absen Inc Announces Addition to Product Lines With Addition of New AX 1.5 Pro Model

Just Add Power Releases New Driver for Luxul’s Latest Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Switches

SEMINOLE, Fla. — Sept. 9, 2021 — Just Add Power, a leader in AV-over-IP distribution, today announced the availability of a new driver supporting Luxul’s SW-510-48P-F, SW-610-24P-R, and SW-610-48P-F managed L2/L3 Gigabit switches. Providing seamless integration with the company’s JADConfig software, the driver allows integrators to easily incorporate the units into Just Add Power AV-over-IP […]

Just Add Power Releases New Driver for Luxul’s Latest Managed L2/L3 Gigabit Switches

Draper Unveils New Shade Sales Kit

(Spiceland, Ind.) – More and more homeowners are including motorized window shades in smart home upgrades and refits. While most integrators are comfortable with the motorization and automation side of selling shades, they may be less so talking about fabric choices. Draper is here to help with a new shade fabric sales kit, which was […]

Draper Unveils New Shade Sales Kit

Almo Professional A/V to Host E4 Experience As Hybrid Event, Reschedules Future Events

Almo Professional A/V has announced the first Hybrid E4 Experience, scheduled to take place in Dallas on Nov. 30, 2021. Almo will combine the in-person educational and product showcase format of an E4 Experience with its virtual E4 Evolution (E4v) for the first time. “The bottom line is that there will be something for everyone at […]

Almo Professional A/V to Host E4 Experience As Hybrid Event, Reschedules Future Events

Igloo Vision and ESCO Partner to Provide Shared Immersive Workspaces Across Asia

CRAVEN ARMS & SINGAPORE, 8th September – Igloo Vision, the shared immersive workspace company, and ESCO, a regional technology provider of audio visual (AV) solutions and video conference systems, have entered into a partnership that means organisations across the Asia Pacific region can more easily incorporate Igloo’s immersive technology into their workspaces. Operating across Southeast […]

Igloo Vision and ESCO Partner to Provide Shared Immersive Workspaces Across Asia

Pioneer Group Adds the Visual Impact of HYPERVSN’s High-Definition 3D Holographic Imagery to Its Portfolio of Solutions.

Pioneer Group announced their new partnership with HYPERVSN. Pioneer Group, a leading supplier of Audio-visual equipment into retail, corporate, hospitality, stadia and venue market, have signed a partnership with HYPERVSN. HYPERVSN is an LED-based technology that utilises fan-like structures to project 3D holographic imagery. HYPERVSN units create the impression that the content is floating in […]

Pioneer Group Adds the Visual Impact of HYPERVSN’s High-Definition 3D Holographic Imagery to Its Portfolio of Solutions.