Stadiums and arenas are an important part of AV. With the Super Bowl this weekend to Taylor Swift’s worldwide Eras Tour, none of these things would be possible without our industry. That’s why we’re curious to know if you work on any stadium projects and how big of a part of your business this is. […]

AVI Systems, the global audiovisual and unified collaboration systems integrator, announced that Audio Visual Associates (AVA) will join AVI Systems as it 32nd location in the U.S. Located in New Jersey, AVA will serve its clients going forward as AVI Systems. The majority of AVA employees will become employee owners at AVI Systems when the […]

Vanco is shipping the Vanco Evolution 4K HDMI Wireless Extender with HDMI Loop-Out. The company says the EV4KWHDMI 4K Wireless HDMI Extender is a wireless solution that delivers 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video up to 154 feet (50m), as well as uncompressed 2.0 channel LPCM audio. No line of sight is required: signals from the EV4KWHDMI traverse […]

Astera announced the launch of ProjectionLens, as accessory designed to add capabilities to its battery-powered, LED-based light, allowing to convert quickly into a Profile Spotlight. The lightweight, portable PlutoFresnel — which operates on a completely wireless basis with built-in battery pack — can be “transformed in less than a minute simply by slipping on the […]

Dynacord announced the V600:2, a new member of its V Series family of commercial amplifiers. With a total output capacity of 600 watts, this ultra-compact two-channel amplifier is not only tailored for background music and announcements but also excels whenever higher SPL levels in small to mid-sized fixed installations are required, including educational facilities, hospitality […]

Extron announced that the FOX3 T 101 and FOX3 R 101 are now in stock and available. This compact fiber optic transmitter and receiver pair offer long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant HDMI video with embedded audio over fiber optic cabling. Engineered for exceptional high-resolution image performance, they use Extron all-digital technology to deliver mathematically lossless […]

Studio Technologies announced the release of its new Model 214A, 215A, and 216A Announcer’s Consoles. The three units are designed to serve as the audio control center for announcers, commentators and production personnel. The Model 214A, 215A, and 216A incorporate upgraded capability and performance while maintaining compatibility with the well-regarded Model 214, 215 and 216 […]

On the latest “Steph Takeover” episode of Rants & rAVes, I speak with Bryan Meszaros of OpenEye Global to talk about the Digital Signage Federation (DSF). DSF’s goal is to educate its members and other stakeholders about digital signage trends, important markets and more through education, networking and advocacy. If you’re someone in AV who […]

On the latest “Steph Takeover” episode of Rants & rAVes, I speak with Gina Sansivero of AtlasIED about an organization she helped found called Women of AV/IT (WAVIT). The organization aims to create a network of support for women in (or looking to enter) the AV and IT industries. As president, Gina helps with all […]

22Miles released its Microsoft Teams app and Outlook plug-in. The latest expansion of employee engagement offerings from 22Miles, the new app and plug-in will enhance workplace productivity and efficiency for 22Miles customers using Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Exchange. The 22Miles Teams app and Outlook plug-in expand the footprint of the company’s Microsoft integration stack, complementing […]

  On today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I go over a few of our favorite videos from the ISE show floor (almost done uploading all our product videos, we swear!). We also talk about a few of the product announcements during last week and what you can expect from our upcoming rePLAY ISE […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Company launched the CSW-302PSMC Pro AV/IT Integrator Series 3×2 USB-C + HDMI 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 Matrix Switcher with USB 3.0 Hub, IP & RS232 Control and 60W PD. The CSW-302PSMC is a flexible 3×2 matrix switcher that they company says offers the two most used video input interfaces, HDMI and USB-C, along with […]

AVer Information announced the VB350, a dual-lens enterprise-grade video bar, has been certified for Microsoft Teams. AVer’s VB350 integrates dual 4K lenses, delivering an expansive 113-degree field of view and versatile 18X optical zoom capability to capture vivid, detailed images across wide and deep perspectives. With its cutting-edge lens-shifting technology, the VB350 aptly captures all […]

Marshall Electronics announced that its CV730 30x UHD60 NDI PTZ camera is compatible with the Quicklink Remote Studio and ST250 multi-camera remote studio solution, allowing for “complete remote control of the camera and other elements of a studio from a single, easy and intuitive web-based user interface.” Quicklink Remote Studio controls camera pan/tilt/zoom/pedestals with automatic […]

Draper At Home hired a new residential regional sales manager, Ken Goodrich. Ken will be responsible for the northeastern United States and comes to Draper with 23 years of residential shade experience, including nine years at Prestige Window Fashions and 14 years at Worldwide Window Fashions. “We are thrilled to have Ken aboard the Residential […]

Three-time Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, refreshed their venue’s presentation technology at the start of the 2023 season, purchasing more than 600 of Sony’s professional BRAVIA BZ35J and BZ40H displays and expanding their partnership with the company. With options ranging in size from 43-inches to 75-inches, Sony says the Chiefs are now able […]

AVer Information now offers cameras compatible with Vivitek’s NovoConnect ecosystem for an interactive wireless collaboration experience. NovoConnect allows users to integrate wireless sharing into any display in any type of room. It was created to allow large format display devices to have wireless collaboration and digital signage capabilities through any NovoConnect product. NovoDisplay and NovoTouch […]

ANAHEIM, California – NAMM Show stand 17901, LVCC North Hall, Level 2 – January 25, 2024 – Continually striving to make good things even better, DiGiCo proudly announces that it will soon be offering second-generation software updates for its popular Quantum338, Quantum338T, and Quantum225 mixing consoles. Available in April for a nominal fee, the Mk 2 software […]

On today’s episode, Emily Dean and I finish strong by discussing key trends at the show. Guest Emily Eicher from Q-SYS joins to discuss what the company is showing at ISE, and finally I give you a show floor tour of Halls 6 and 7. 

Integrated Systems Europe says the 2024 show was one of the most successful editions in its 20-year history. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue, the show attracted 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries. ISE says this represents an increase of 27% on the 2023 edition. On Wednesday the show had […]

Wow. Wowowowowow. The show is officially over. We did it! Our final video count? 2,128. It’s been years since we shot this many videos and I am so impressed with how hard our team has worked to achieve such a feat. Let’s talk about ISE for a second, shall we? The show officially announced that […]

On today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Emily Dean and I talk about a few of our favorite products on the show floor, but also welcome a few special guests: Robert Cheek from Uvify, Manuel de la Serna from Teradek, Mike Blackman of ISE and Omer Brookstein of Xyte. I also give you a tour of […]

On today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Emily Dean and I talk about a few of our favorite products on the show floor, but also welcome a few special guests: Robert Cheek from Uvify, Manuel de la Serna from Teradek, Mike Blackman of ISE and Omer Brookstein of Xyte. I also give you a tour of […]

Well, somehow we’ve made it to Day Three. And if you’re thinking, “the crowds may have thinned now,” you’re very wrong. The crowds have not thinned in most halls — it’s stayed consistently busy. If you have to get across Hall 3 for any reason, good luck. I actually spoke to Mike Blackman, managing director […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced the launch of a new line of Philips Hospitality TVs with Chromecast built in. The Philips Hospitality TV 4500 Series is an entry-level product line. Launching in 24”, 32”, 43” 50”, 55” and 65” sizes, PPDS says the TVs are native 4K UHD and include two 10-watt built-in speakers […]

Waves System announced a new line of media servers called Proxima for video mapping in permanent installations such as restaurants, museums, gyms and point of sales. The company says the frame sync feature allows for synchronization while edge blending merges visuals, making use simple. The media servers also include NDI-compatibility. The Proxima media servers are […]

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic just debuted AURI as the first installed assistive listening system utilizing Auracast broadcast audio technology shipping later this year. The companies say Auracast is a new standard for Bluetooth Low Energy audio. It can broadcast audio simultaneously to an unlimited number of Auracast-compatible devices, including receivers, hearing aids, earbuds and smartphones. […]

BenQ debuted the RE03 Board Series interactive whiteboard integrated with InstaShare 2 wireless, identity management and antimicrobial technology aimed at the K-12 education market. Using license-free whiteboarding software, teachers can use any interactive lessons where they can choose the pen color, erase, open files or take screenshots. Like the rest of the BenQ Board smart […]

Panasonic Connect announced its new software-based Media Production Suite to consolidate PC software for Panasonic’s professional camera systems into one convenient platform. The company says it provides access to multiple functions on a single GUI screen for highly intuitive and efficient on-site video production. The Media Production Suite, available free of charge, also offers various […]

On today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I are thrilled to give you a look at Hall 3. Busy, busy, busy! We also chat with Brian McClimans of Peerless-AV and Lorenzo De Poi of K-array. Then Gary gives you lucky viewers a closer look at what’s going on on the show floor! 

Xilica and Yamaha Unified Communications say the brands have partnered designed to simplify the installation of ceiling audio systems in medium and large collaboration spaces. The joint room solution focusses on integration between the Xilica ecosystem of processors, speakers and control, and Yamaha’s ADECIA RM-CG ceiling-mounted beamforming microphone array, which provides coverage for rooms up […]

AudioControl announced that its Director Model M6800 multi-zone amplifier is available with Dante digital audio networking capability. AudioControl says the Director Series amplifiers deliver 100 watts/8-Ohms and 200 watts/4-Ohms per channel into 16 channels. The Model M6800 also features a powerful DSP engine that includes graphic and parametric equalization by zone, plus a switching matrix. […]