THIS IS A PROMOTED POST The rAVe team is back from NAB Show! As we get back into the swing of things and prepare for InfoComm (geez, how is it mid-April already?), I want us to take a short walk down memory lane. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Datavideo while I […]

If you’re looking for a comprehensive recap of all the products and software suites announced at the just-completed NAB Show – this article ain’t it. Plenty of people (including the team here at rAVe) have already covered the press releases and booth announcements. For many years now – including this one – the NAB conference […]

As the title probably gave away, this year was my first time attending NAB Show. You know as well as I do that my trade show shoes have seen more InfoComms, ISEs and CEDIA Expos than I can count. But as someone with a background in theater and broadcast journalism, this show almost felt like […]

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has expanded its NanoBrix Series of miniature converters with the new NB2-10G-TRX, an entry-level solution for extending 10G Ethernet signals over fiber-optic cable. The NB2-10G-TRX is a compact 10GbE RJ-45 fiber extender featuring LC or ST connectors. A standard RJ45 connector delivers the 10G copper interface, while the SFP […]

At NAB Show 2025, Sony will highlight a range of new products and updates across live production, virtual production, imaging and cloud-based workflows. The company’s booth will focus on tools that support broadcast, cinema, sports, and remote production environments. Key product debuts include the HDC-F5500V, a Super 35mm 4K live production camera featuring a global […]

Absen Inc will unveil a real-world broadcast booth and highlight its Saturn (SA) Series LED displays at NAB 2025, taking place April 6-9 in Las Vegas. Designed to meet the evolving needs of broadcast environments, Absen’s NAB exhibit will demonstrate how the Saturn Series supports integrated ecosystems across newsrooms, live events and virtual production. The […]

Foundry has introduced Nuke Stage, a standalone software application designed specifically for virtual production and in-camera visual effects (ICVFX). The new tool offers end-to-end creative control, supporting real-time workflows from pre-production through final delivery. The platform supports standard file formats including OpenUSD, OpenEXR and OpenColorIO, and offers a node-based compositing environment consistent with the rest […]

Solid State Logic has introduced the ALPHA 8 studio expander, a 1RU 8-in/8-out AD/DA converter and 18-in/18-out USB audio interface designed for hybrid studio setups. Built with 32-bit/192 kHz converters, ALPHA 8 offers flexible analog and digital I/O, including ADAT, S/PDIF and Word Clock. It can function as a standalone converter, a USB audio interface, […]

Shure has announced a new integration that allows its MoveMic wireless microphones to pair directly with Haivision’s MoJoPro app, eliminating the need for an external receiver. The MoveMic system — often used by mobile journalists and on-the-go content creators — can now connect to iOS and Android devices through the MoJoPro app without occupying the […]

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I got a hands-on look at the new Datavideo VoiceTRX100, an AI-based video switcher designed specifically for podcasting. No technical director required. It uses voice tracking to automatically cut between speakers in 4K, making your show look polished and professional with zero effort. Joining me are Craig Moffat, […]

AJA Video Systems has introduced BRIDGE LIVE 3G-8, the latest addition to its line of professional streaming and IP video solutions. Housed in a compact 1RU form factor, the new device features eight bi-directional 3G-SDI connectors—doubling the I/O capacity of the original BRIDGE LIVE—and supports a wide range of codecs and formats including H.264, H.265, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Leader Instruments Corporation has introduced a new tool for NDI signal troubleshooting and monitoring. Designed for broadcasters, production companies, systems integrators verifying network topographies, and manufacturers, the software provides a quick and simple way to check NDI streams. NDI Checker is a browser-based software application that runs on a standard Windows PC. Once connected to […]

What is AV? This question is more relevant today than ever. If you’ve been in the AV industry for two years, 20 or even 40, you’ve witnessed its dramatic evolution. AV integrators are now de facto technologists, IT specialists, C# and HTML5 programmers, visual and UI/UX designers, third-party automation experts, subsystem communication pros — and […]

DirectOut announced the RAV.IO and RAV.SRC.IO 256 channel-mode upgrade, along with the launch of its NMOS Out-of-Band (NMOS OOB) network. The new mode doubles the capacity of the network audio module. The module-bound license upgrade allows licenses to be installed on multiple host devices, automatically activating only when the licensed RAV.SRC.IO or RAV.IO module is […]

NETGEAR’s director of marketing, John Henkel, joins me to share what the company is bringing to NAB Show 2025 in booth SL8913. Along with launching Engage 2.0, NETGEAR will demo its switching and routing solutions for SMPTE ST 2110 and ProAV, plus a new Wi-Fi 7 access point. John also reveals a new NETGEAR partner […]

Sony has announced that the mocopi Pro Kit, a full-body motion capture system, is now available, with shipping starting April 3. The kit is designed for professionals in gaming, animation, virtual reality (VR) and livestreaming, providing a solution for motion tracking and content creation. Alongside the mocopi Pro Kit, Sony is launching XYN Motion Studio, […]

Clear-Com has introduced its FreeSpeak Icon beltpack to the U.S. market, alongside the Arcadia Central Station and the return of the Gen-IC virtual intercom. The company showcased these solutions at ISE 2025, targeting industries including broadcast, live events, ProAV, education, theme parks and construction. The FreeSpeak Icon beltpack features 1.9 GHz DECT RF capabilities, nine […]

i-PRO Americas (formerly Panasonic Security) has introduced VideoInsight 8.0, the latest version of its video management system (VMS), designed to provide cost-effective, AI-driven security solutions for schools. The new platform simplifies campus safety with seamless integration, advanced analytics, and cloud-based capabilities, addressing the growing security needs of school administrators, IT directors, and security teams. Addressing […]

Vu Technologies and Samsung announced a partnership to bring Samsung’s LED display technology to new corporate, education, and sports and entertainment markets, including esports. The collaboration aims to provide turnkey production solutions by integrating Samsung’s LED displays with Vū Studio production software, creating a software-driven content ecosystem for content creation, management, and deployment. As part […]

IMAX Corporation has unveiled an AI-driven live streaming technology designed to enhance the visual quality of live events, optimizing content in real time across broadcast and streaming platforms. The innovation is powered by IMAX VisionScience, the company’s proprietary AI-based visual enhancement platform. Unlike traditional quality monitoring, which compares a source file to its final output, […]

d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics have launched MilanManager.com, a dedicated website for Milan-AVB networking, following the successful introduction of Milan Manager at InfoComm 2024. The platform serves as a manufacturer-neutral resource where audio professionals can download the Milan Manager software free of charge and access tools for implementing Milan-AVB networks across various applications. The website launch […]

The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), and the Video Services Forum (VSF) have announced the return of the IP Showcase at the 2025 NAB Show, highlighting the growing convergence of broadcast and Pro AV technologies. This year’s event will spotlight IPMX, an open-interoperability framework for AV-over-IP, demonstrating its potential […]

Bridge Technologies has introduced the QTT Application, a software solution that autonomously monitors and authenticates playback of protected content on video platforms. The application assigns software workers that continuously verify authentication against digital rights management (DRM) systems, retrieve live services from content delivery networks (CDNs), and emulate end-user playback across a high-density mesh of video […]

TASCAM has introduced TASCAM Audio File Manager, a free software application designed to help field and multitrack recordists organize, review, and edit their recordings efficiently. The software enables users to quickly confirm audio content, manage recordings, and streamline the transition to the next stage of production. At its core, TASCAM Audio File Manager is a […]

Cerberus Tech introduced gateway agent functionality within its Livelink cloud-native provisioning, orchestration and automation platform for live video processing and transport. This extends real-time visibility and control to edge encoding, decoding and transmission devices, bridging the gap between cloud-based orchestration and on-premises operations to enable comprehensive control and monitoring from a single pane of glass. […]