CEDIA Expo 2023 returned to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, and introduced the inaugural Commercial Integrator Expo 2023, expanding its audience to include fixed installation audiovisual systems professionals and technology managers in commercial markets. The combined events drew a crowd of nearly 13,000 industry professionals and hosted hundreds of exhibitors, sound rooms and […]

As the year comes to a close, we want to know your thoughts on how ProAV has changed throughout 2023. You can check out the results of last month’s rAVe Temperature Check here. This month’s survey is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for this month’s results and for next month’s survey! 

At CEDIA Expo 2023, lighting control, automation, security and outdoor technology took center stage as the hottest categories in the custom installation industry. Here are a few key trends and innovative product introductions that CEDIA Expo highlighted from this year’s emerging market categories. Lighting Control CEDIA Expo 2023 featured a wealth of new lighting trends […]

The convergence of residential and commercial technology, coined “resimercial,” has provided an opportunity for crossover between manufacturers, integrators and many other business facets. Resimercial has accelerated the adoption of technology integrations in nearly every industry and application, including home/hybrid offices, flex spaces and commercial spaces, specifically office, retail and mixed-use facilities. As a result, ProAV […]

Congratulations to the (very first) winners of the Commercial Integrator Expo Awards! It was an amazing expo for the rAVe team. Not only did we have the pleasure of covering CEDIA Expo 2023, but we got to cover this entirely new trade show as well! Commercial Integrator Expo was born out of the need for […]

CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo announced that 12,848 industry professionals showed up earlier this month for both shows. Show attendees came from all 50 U.S. states and 21 countries. “CEDIA Expo 2023 and Commercial Integrator Expo 2023 were bustling with industry professionals experiencing the newest tech and learning about trends in the residential and […]

Key Digital launched the second-generation KD-Pro4x1X-2: a 4×1 UHD/4K/18G HDMI switcher with 4×1 auto switching, audio de-embedding and a “plethora” of control options. In addition to auto-switching that, when enabled, automatically selects a newly detected source or switches away from a newly disconnected source, Key Digital says the KD-Pro4x1X-2 offers front-panel-button, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP and […]

For the last Daily Raff of CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo, I don’t have a ton of new products to show you. I always find it hard to just wander a show floor. What am I supposed to look at? I receive so many press releases before a show that sometimes it’s overwhelming to just walk […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, when home offices became more popular than ever, we started to hear more and more about resimercial technologies. Resimercial solutions are those that blend residential and commercial aesthetics and technologies in order to cultivate workspaces that support both productivity and well-being. For our August Temperature Check, we wanted […]

Theory Audio Design just introduced the sb25aw — a 4-ohm or 70V/100V version of the company’s sb25 surface-mount loudspeaker. The all-aluminum and stainless steel sb25aw is fully weatherized and offers mounting options to meet every possible installation need, including porches, patios, pool decks, backyards, restaurants, bars, hotels, houses of worship, marine and anywhere high-resolution, high-fidelity […]

PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) announced the latest evolution in its strategy to bring ever more sustainable digital display solutions to market with the launch of the new and enhanced Philips Signage 4650 D-Line Series of 4K displays. The new Philips 4650 Signage Series brings together the “best of Philips D-Line,” with new features designed […]

AMETEK SurgeX debuted the Vertical Series+ at CEDIA Expo 2023. The Vertical Series+ smart PDU is designed for space-efficient power distribution, quality assurance and power management. Its design offers integrators a “versatile solution that can be easily installed with or alongside rack-mounted equipment.” The Vertical Series+ comes in 8, 16 and 24 receptacle configurations, simplifying […]

LG Business Solutions is collaborating with Userful on LG’s webOS. The Userful Infinity Platform enables enterprise customers to deploy solutions from a single pane of glass, integrated with applications like VMS and BMS systems, with support for applications ranging from control rooms to data metrics and operational metrics to digital signage to immersive experiences to […]

AudioControl will be debuting two compact-chassis surround receivers at the CEDIA Expo this week, enabling integrators to deliver Dolby Atmos for Home Audio and DTS:X Pro processing in any zone. Both models are 1U and feature AudioControl’s adaptation of a GaN-based high-power amplifier platform. The Bijou3 offers three powered channels for L/C/R applications at 100 […]

Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX), the new exposition and conference for the commercial audiovisual integration channel and technology managers, announces complimentary access to Commercial Integrator Expo 2023 Conference sessions. To expand the reach of CIX educational sessions and provide industry professionals with simplified access to relevant content sessions, Commercial Integrator Expo Conference will take place on […]

With the upcoming Commercial Integrator Expo 2023 right around the corner, we’re thrilled to showcase some exciting educational sessions ahead! Once you’ve immersed yourself in the show floor, these sessions provide the perfect opportunity to both learn and recharge. Take a look at rAVe’s top picks for a rewarding event. “Future of Work: Home and […]

Origin Acoustics just announced a new line of commercial-grade Origin Pro Amplifiers aimed at both high-end residential as well as commercial applications. Derived from the success of Origin Acoustics’ residential architectural loudspeakers, Origin Pro has taken the same product ethos toward the commercial installation market. The Origin Pro full-matrix DSP-enabled amplifiers allow for two- and […]

Luxul will showcase its new lineup of SW Series Managed PoE+ AV switches in the Legrand | AV Booth 1506 at CEDIA Expo 2023 in Denver, Sept. 7-9. The eight managed switches allow systems integrators to quickly set up, install, and manage any AV-over-IP (AVoIP) infrastructure with enough PoE+ to power many network devices. In […]

Airtame announced a strategic alliance with AVer to offer integration of the Airtame Hybrid Conferencing Solution with a wide array of AVer’s core camera and video bar solutions. Airtame claims businesses, educational facilities and end users have come to expect highly customizable, reliable collaboration tools to ensure experiences for all users regardless of skill level or […]

K-array heads to CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (in booth #C1308) with its redesigned Lyzard Mark II loudspeakers that marry premium audio and design with extreme miniaturized housing to create a product “naturally designed for discreet use in a variety of intimate environments such as patio settings, outdoor kitchens, balconies, rooftop decks, firepits and […]

CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo announced a matchmaking application for the show. CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo’s mobile app is designed to facilitate intelligent business matchmaking, product discovery and relevant content to engage attendees pre-show, on-site and post-show. “Networking with industry peers, and the possibility of connecting with prospects, is one of the […]