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. […]

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, has appointed the sales rep firm BP Marketing Group for the territory comprising Wisconsin and northern Illinois, effective February 1 for its commercial audio products. This move expands the territory that the company represents for Audio-Technica, which previously included Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota […]

Santa Monica, Calif. (JAN. 29, 2024) — A comprehensive list of sponsors has been announced for the upcoming “A Celebration of Craft,” held jointly by the Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing and the Recording Academy Songwriters & Composers Wing at the GRAMMY Museum in Downtown Los Angeles on Wed, Jan. 31, 2024. The celebration – a first joint GRAMMY Week […]

Broadcast Solutions, one of Europe’s largest media systems integration groups, has built a second all-IP outside broadcast truck for South African broadcaster SuperSport. The new unit, IP2, is a slightly smaller sister unit for the giant IP1, delivered in mid-2023. The new truck is largely identical in specification to the first. That includes comprehensive production […]

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 […]

Austin, TX (February 5th 2024) A new intelligent video bar with expandable audio was the star of the show for Boom Collaboration at the ISE 2024 trade show in Barcelona. The Boom HALO features a 4K UHD camera, six microphone array and high fidelity speakers for a seamless all-in-one collaboration experience. In addition up to […]

  Quicklink and Canon have recently joined forces to demonstrate the power of Canon’s award-winning PTZ camera range with Quicklink’s innovative Remote Studio solution at AVITENG Technology Days 2023. This news comes together with an announcement of the Canon CR-N500 PTZ camera and Canon RC-IP100 PTZ controller being included as a Quicklink Remote Studio approved […]

Da-Lite announced its Tensioned Advantage electric screen with SightLine cable drop is available in the latest release of the Modus VR visual experience platform. Available as an option with the company’s Tensioned Advantage and Advantage electric screens, SightLine gives the impression of a floating screen. The single roller design suspension system features three or four […]

Snap One just added the NDAA-certified ClareVision Smart Video Doorbell, which the company says gives partners and their customers a self-contained, subscription-free solution to monitor and record activity at the front door 24 hours a day. According to Snap One, the ClareVision Smart Video Doorbell is a surveillance and security upgrade that combines 1080p video […]

MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY, January 25, 2024 – When the experts at Reynolds Lighting & Audio Design were asked to design outdoor audio and lighting solutions for a new home built near New Jersey’s Long Beach Island, they knew right away that Coastal Source’s high performance outdoor speakers and light fixtures designed to defy the elements […]

Amsterdam, January 2024: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to announce a new partnership with DAZN – the world’s leading sports entertainment platform and Europe’s largest football broadcaster – to bring its live and on-demand content streaming services into hotel guest rooms for the first time, exclusively […]

Cinegy GmbH, the premier provider of software defined television technology for digital video capture, processing, asset management, and playout, has provided a Cinegy Capture system to Notre Dame Studios, the multimedia technology and production resource for the University of Notre Dame campus community. This deployment provides a powerful, cost-effective platform to capture studio and sports […]

Anaheim, CA, January 30, 2024 — Harrison Audio is proud to announce that the SeriesTen, introduced in 1985 and the world’s first fully automated mixing audio console system, has been inducted into the NAMM TEC Awards TECnology Hall of Fame. The digitally controlled analog SeriesTen was the brainchild of Harrison Systems founder Dave Harrison, who […]

BARCELONA, Spain – January 2024 – L-Acoustics will showcase new capabilities for the L-ISA platform with AI-powered Mixhalo Translate in Audio Demo Room #B4, Hall 8.0 in Barcelona. Mixhalo’s real-time audio streaming software unlocks a new creative dimension with high-fidelity, low-latency audio for audiences at conferences, sporting events, museums and more. Having gained industry attention worldwide […]

Anaheim, CA, January 30, 2024 — Solid State Logic was recognized for Outstanding Technical Achievement during the 39th Annual TEC Awards, held on January 27th at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. ORIGIN 16, the sibling of the ORIGIN 32, captured the top spot in the Large Format Console Technology category. Now in its 39th […]

AUSTIN, Texas — Jan. 30, 2024 — BeckTV, a premier systems integrator for the broadcast media industry, is working with Ross Production Services (RPS) on building a new flagship OB truck — the eighth and largest in the RPS fleet. RPS is a full-service, turnkey production company delivering high-quality video and audio content of sports and […]

Rise, the award-winning advocacy group for gender diversity in the broadcast media technology sector, is excited to announce its 2024 global mentoring program. This year’s mentoring initiative will span the UK, Europe, ANZ, APAC, India, and North America, aligning with Rise’s mission of fostering inclusivity and diversity in the industry on a global scale. The […]

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Jan. 30, 2024 — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that the company will be demonstrating the latest solutions from its JBL and JBL Synthesis brands at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024, taking place Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 in Barcelona. At the show, visitors to stand 2H100 will experience residential theater solutions, the […]

7thSense has released an update to their industry-leading Medialon Manager show control software which includes support for interfacing with Beckhoff PLCs using the Automation Device Specification (ADS) protocol. Beckhoff programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial automation technologies are used widely in theme park attractions, nighttime spectaculars, parade floats, and stage shows. The new integration allows […]

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 […]

Snap One today announced that Access Networks is expanding to the commercial AV market and hopes to compete with NETGEAR and Luxul for ProAV applications. Access Networks has a portfolio of products that span project needs from simple to complex and include secure networking with Wi-Fi 6 access points, multi-gig switches and Sophos router/firewalls. For […]

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 […]

Planar announced the enhancement of three LED video wall solutions designed for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR). The next-generation LED video wall families are the Planar Venue Pro Series, Planar Venue Pro VX Series and Planar Luminate Pro Series, which feature updated designs and enhanced […]

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 […]

Vivitek just debuted the Novo DS110/DS310 digital signage player that can connect via HDMI to any display in portrait and landscape in 4K@60Hz and dual 4K@30Hz Video decoding. Designed to be easy to deploy — due to the integrated WiFi & Ethernet connection – the series offers interactive signage for a better engagement/two-way interaction with […]

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 […]

Screen Innovations announced its CarbonBlack screen material for large venue projection is available. CarbonBlack screen fabric used in our Hybrid Pro Screens is a large-format imaging solution that delivers the superior contrast, color accuracy, and sharpness of LED displays with the imaging flexibility (ultra-short-throw, standard-throw, edge blending) of projection screens and installation versatility of motorized […]

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 […]

There’s a self-help aphorism I keep coming back to that goes, “The universe will keep sending you the same lesson until you finally learn it.” Human nature is what it is; sometimes, even when you think you’ve learned a lesson, you may need to relearn it again. One of the things I’ve learned over time […]