Volume: 11, Issue 21 – November 7, 2025

November 7, 2025 | Volume: 11 | Issue 21

Hi #AVtweeps! Welcome to your first November issue of AV Buyers Club. Within, you’ll see the latest from AVNation regarding columns — Tim Albright has been writing away recently. The first is on Microsoft Teams and its tracking, the other is on the ever-famous AV install nightmares. You’ll also see a blog from yours truly all about classroom audio — if you’re new to the industry and want to know some beginner’s tips, check it out.

Also, tons of news this time! From Canon’s new PTZ cameras to Nanolumens’ 55-inch dvLED, we have plenty for you to read. Enjoy!

Steph Beckett
Executive Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Blogs.

Microsoft Teams Location Tracking Explained: Privacy, Security, and AV Impact [Tim Albright]

According to a report from TechTimes, Microsoft is preparing to roll out a new feature in Teams that […]

Mastering Classroom Audio: Best Practices for Clear Communication in Any Learning Space [Steph Beckett]

In AV, you probably hear the saying all the time: “You can have a meeting with no camera, but you can’t have […]

AV Install Nightmares: Lessons from the Rooms Gone Wrong [Tim Albright]

We’ve all been there. The big reveal is minutes away, the CEO’s ready, the IT team’s watching, and your new […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Waves’ eMotion LV1 Grows to 80 Channels With New Expansion and Software Enhancements

Canon Expands PTZ Lineup With New 4K Cameras for Professional Video Applications

Canon U.S.A. has introduced two new 4K Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras, the CR-N400 and CR-N350, expanding […]

Coastal Source Adds Mounting and Planter Options to Simplify Custom Outdoor Audio Installs

Coastal Source has introduced new accessories for its Razor outdoor speaker […]

Shade Innovations Unveils High-Wind Solution for Outdoor Projection and Shading

Crestron Expands European Presence With New Experience Center in Belgium

Crestron Electronics has opened a new Crestron Experience Center at its EMEA headquarters in […]

Samsung Introduces 115-Inch 4K Smart Signage Display With VXT Integration

Samsung has introduced the QHFX 115-inch 4K Smart Signage display, which the company claims is the world’s largest LCD screen. Designed to bridge the gap […]

Liberty Launches DS42 TeamUp+ Series for Simplified USB-C Collaboration

Nanolumens Launches NanoPanel 55 dvLED Display for High-Visibility Environments

Nanolumens has launched the NanoPanel 55, a new 55-inch Full HD direct-view LED (dvLED) flat panel […]

GoTo Launches Unified, Secure Communications Platform for Schools and Universities

GoTo has introduced GoTo Connect for Education, a new all-in-one communications platform designed to help schools and universities stay securely connected […]

ISE 2026 Adds First-Ever CyberSecurity Summit to Address Rising AV Industry Threats

Xyte Adds Panasonic, NETGEAR, Planar and Legamaster to Its Connect+ Ecosystem

Xyte has announced that Panasonic Projector & Display Americas, NETGEAR, Planar and Legamaster […]

Extron Adds USB-C and HDMI Switching Encoder to NAV Platform

Extron has announced the upcoming release of the NAV E 222, a new switching encoder that adds USB-C input capability to the company’s NAV Pro AV over IP Series […]

ISE Partners With EduTech Cluster and Fira de Barcelona for EdTech Congress 2026

Zones Expands Into the ProAV Industry, Bridging IT and Connected AV Experiences

Zones, a global provider of end-to-end IT solutions and managed services, has officially entered the […]

i-PRO to Take Over Japan Wholesale and Marketing Functions From Panasonic Connect

i-PRO Co., Ltd., formerly known as Panasonic Security, has announced plans to assume wholesale and marketing responsibilities for i-PRO products in Japan from […]

Bang & Olufsen Unveils The Centennial Collection to Mark 100 Years of Design