Planar announced that two Planar large format LCD display families achieved a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity certification from the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). After meeting rigorous cybersecurity standards for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the Planar UltraRes W Series ultra-wide format LCD display and Planar Simplicity M Series 4K LCD display are the Planar’s first commercial […]

Nanolumens announced new enhancements to the Engage Pro in preparation for InfoComm 2024. The company says these new features, aimed at improving compatibility and user experience, complement Engage Pro’s flip-chip COB MiniLED technology, delivering high contrast and high-performance visuals to the Engage Series. Nanolumens says the latest enhancements to Engage Pro include integration with Megapixel […]

tvONE is thrilled to unveil its video processing solution, CALICO PRO, at InfoComm 2024 (Booth #W1721). tvONE will also introduce the latest iteration of Green Hippo’s Hippotizer software, V4.9, at the show. CALICO PRO marks advancement in video processing, harnessing a design based on tvONE’s fifth generation 4K/8K, 10-bit processing engine. Housed within a high […]

RTI will present its latest commercial solutions in control, automation, and audio distribution in Booth C9047 at InfoComm 2024, June 12-14, in Las Vegas. Integrators will get a first look at the new Intelligent Surfaces touch panels, and the next-generation audio distribution DSP matrix amplifier line, plus the now-shipping Intelligent Meetings ecosystem. “We’re highlighting solutions […]

Tannoy is set to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the original Autograph loudspeaker by unveiling the new Autograph 12. The company says the new Autograph 12 pays homage to the company’s dual concentric drive unit while introducing new features. For nearly a century, Tannoy has been at the forefront of speaker innovation. In 1947, it […]

The AVIXA Women’s Council NYC Group is scheduled to host a happy hour on Tuesday, May 28, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Held at American Whiskey – Midtown, the event is an opportunity for #AVTweeps to sip and share experiences, ideas and laughter with like-minded women and allies with the ultimate intent of reigniting the […]

Earlier this year, when I published my 2024 Kayye’s Krystal Ball predictions, I said, “Xyte will become the AV Cloud and platform of choice.” Well, since then, the company has secured agreements with Legrand | AV, Avocor, the HDBaseT Alliance, Symetrix, AVPro Edge, Bluesound, and others (that I’m not allowed to talk about yet) to […]

The pulsating heart of the Coachella Festival’s Do LaB electronic music stage beat stronger than ever this year, thanks to a new open-air stage design featuring a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound PANTHER™ large-format linear line array loudspeaker system. Since 2005, Do LaB, created by brothers Dede, Jesse, and Josh Flemming, has brought elements of underground culture, […]

Blaze Audio announced it has acquired the Ci Series of commercial install loudspeakers from Cornered Audio ApS, thus adding its Ci loudspeakers with the company’s existing PowerZone amplifiers, software and controllers. The deal will see Blaze Audio take immediate ownership of the Ci Series of products — the Ci2, Ci4, Ci4-V, Ci5, Ci5-V, and CS8 and CS12 […]

Hunter Douglas announces that 324 of its shade products with PowerView Automation have received AERC’s certification for enhanced energy performance. Certified shades earning the rating for their automation include selections from popular styles, including Applause Honeycomb Shades, Duette Honeycomb Shades, Vignette Roman Shades, Sonnette Cellular Shades, Designer Roller Shades and Designer Screen Shades. A recent […]

CEDIA Expo announced the return of Destination Outdoors, an outdoor activation showcasing AV technology. Covering a 24,000-square-foot area, Destination Outdoors offers a firsthand glimpse into the possibilities for outdoor spaces. This immersive experience promises to highlight the latest technology aimed at elevating any outdoor environment. Destination Outdoors will be adorned with grassy expanses, stylish patio […]

Joe Pham, chairman and CEO of QSC | Q-SYS, will deliver the keynote at InfoComm 2024, taking place June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Pham will take the stage on Wednesday, June 12, at 11 a.m. and guide the audience through an “immersive presentation on how the pro AV industry can […]

  By 2032, the esports market is expected to grow to $9.29 billion, bolstered by a global player count and fan following that both continue to climb. The 2023 League of Legends World Championship Tournament alone drew in an audience of over 6.4 million. Considering esports’ massive fan following, many of whom tune in via […]

NATICK, MA, April 30, 2024 — China Film Group is a forward-thinking production house that has consistently embraced new technology and never shied away from investing in the right equipment. The latest example of this has seen its Sound and Picture Production Center install 147 Genelec monitors across 28 recording studios, editing rooms and production studios. China […]

CHARLOTTE, NC, April 29, 2024 – Managing a large estate is never easy. Tack on 2 acres of property and keeping track of the comings and goings of family and visitors becomes nearly impossible. Needless to say, the new owner of a $10 million spec home in Florida was eager for a simple way to […]

London, UK, April 2024 – Leaders in state-of-the-art co-working spaces and office rentals, Halkin, recently opened new premises on King William Street, in the heart of the City of London’s financial district. Distributed across four floors, the landmark workspace required an extensive AV system that would fit the brand’s technology standard and enable collaboration and ease of […]

Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe, once again demonstrated its ability to create unforgettable experiences with the recent transformation of Lisbon’s iconic MEO Arena into a realm of sensory delight for the Generali Tranquilidade (one of the largest non-life insurers in the Portuguese market) annual meeting event. Europalco […]

Legrand AV will address the growing applications of commercial AV with new solutions in booth C8600 at InfoComm 2024, June 12-14, in Las Vegas. Legrand AV will be a must-see at the show with a complete showcase featuring full integration between its brands C2G, Chief, Connectrac, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic, Vaddio and Wiremold. In addition, the company will host educational and training sessions […]

AVer Information introduced the MD120UI, a medical grade, pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera designed for patient monitoring. AVer’s MD120UI is equipped with AI and 20X optical zoom and 4K imaging as well as an IR-based night view function and 24-hour monitoring with no blind spots. The Infrared Night Vision function of the MD120UI enables […]

The SDVoE Alliance announced the SDVoE Academy Stage, in-depth education sessions, interviews and demonstrations for system integrators, designers, consultants, installers and manufacturers, at InfoComm 2024. The SDVoE Academy Stage offers a dynamic and free program that offers insights into the latest industry trends and technological advancements surrounding the AV-over-IP ecosystems. Taking place at InfoComm 2024, […]

Finland – Finland’s popular TV contest ‘Tähdet, tähdet’ returned for 2024 with a host of singers belting out numbers ranging from 1980s pop to Eurovision classics. Broadcast on Finnish channel Nelonen, audiences watched performances backed by nine Roe Vanish V8T LED screens with live and pre-made content manipulated using tvONE’s Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer Media […]

  LAS VEGAS, APRIL 25, 2024 – Las Vegas-based OSA International, Inc. provided Ayrton Huracán LT and Zonda 9 FX lighting fixtures, MA Lighting grandMA3 consoles and MDG TheONE atmospheric generators to Lighting Designer Aldo Visentin for the North American leg of legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli’s arena tour. Ayrton, MA Lighting and MDG are […]

Providing a safe environment for its drivers to quickly get from point A to point B is the mission of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). The organization has the same goal for its media asset management, and with Sony’s Ci Media Cloud platform, NHRA global production workflows are moving as fast as the action […]

The Land of the Rising Sun has a long-standing love affair with motorsports. The Suzuka Circuit – home of the Japanese Grand Prix – is one of the most exciting and challenging circuits in the world, and that passion extends across all forms of motor racing. The latest embodiment of this enthusiasm is ARTA Mechanics […]

Xyte, developer of an all-in-one “servitization platform” for device and hardware manufacturers, has announced that two of its AV customers, Symetrix and WyreStorm, are launching e-commerce stores built on Xyte Device Cloud (XDC). Symetrix and WyreStorm will then make it easier and more cost-effective for channel partners and end users to unlock new features for […]

Extron is already shipping its PL EXP PDU8L control system power expansion interface that provides centralized 12V DC power management, monitoring and temperature sensing. It delivers 60 watts across eight individually controllable outputs. The IPL EXP PDU8L is Ethernet enabled and features the ability to monitor power consumption while providing a temperature port and thermistor […]

Name: Mercedes Stevao-Boase Title: Marketing Director Company: Green Hippo rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about your role at Green Hippo. MERCEDES STEVAO-BOASE: As the marketing director, I lead tvONE’s creative MarComm team — designing and implementing communication strategies, education and trade events to promote all tvONE brands and services. I started working with Green Hippo in […]

Update as of May 2, 2024: Josh.ai has filed a motion to dismiss with the court, alleging that “Snap [One]’s claims were not adequately investigated.” Read the full document here. Update as of August 14, 2023: Josh.ai sent the following statement to rAVe [PUBS] responding to the Snap One letter: “We believe the claims to be completely […]

LANGENFELD, GERMANY, APRIL 24, 2024 —Brainworx have built a reputation in the industry for their skillfully designed plugins that recreate classic analog outboard equipment. Given that critical listening is essential to their plugin design process, Dennis Busch from Acoustic Spaces was commissioned to build a new studio control room in their Langenfeld, Germany headquarters that would prioritize ideal […]

One state, two coasts, and a pair of classic performance venues are all united by a single great choice: the DiGiCo Quantum225 console. Flexibility Is Key Artis—Naples is the premier destination for the visual and performing arts in Southwest Florida. They are, in their own words, “…driven to inspire, educate and entertain by presenting world-class […]

“Venue managers talk to each other all the time, about everything,” says Clay Stockton, Assistant General Manager for the City of Wichita Falls’ Multi-Purpose Events Center (MPEC), which includes the newly-updated Kay Yeager Coliseum. “We talk about shows, we talk about technology. A colleague at another Texas venue told me about the L-Acoustics A Series […]

CEDIA has opened submissions globally for the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Honored annually at the three worldwide CEDIA Smart Home Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement of the professional smart home industry. The Lifetime Achievement Award is open to […]