Volume: 19, Issue: 16 — August 17, 2026

Latest headlines: David Danto tells us how we know we work in AV, plus news from Bose Professional, Extron, Genetec, EasySignage and more  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

August 17, 2026 | Volume: 19 | Issue: 16

rAVe Education Edition

Hi everyone! Welcome back to the latest education newsletter! This time, we have a blog from David Danto that’s very “You Know You Work in AV When …” From what I know about you guys, it’s very accurate. I, too, have a bin full of cables and a few DAC converters just in case. And I have needed one before! So they do come in handy. Read more here.


Also, don’t miss the latest news from Bose Professional, Extron, EasySignage, PPDS and more. 

Have a great Monday!

Steph Beckett

Executive Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

You Know You Work in AV [David Danto]

It’s August, summer has settled in, things have quieted down a bit and the fall event season has not yet kicked into high gear. That makes this the perfect time to […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Extron Introduces DTP3 Transmitter

PPDS Launches Philips Unite LED 3000 Series

PPDS officially announced the global launch of its new Philips Unite LED 3000 Series. The company said this brings a new generation of flexible, energy […]

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

Uniguest Acquires Visix to Expand Workplace and Campus Engagement

Uniguest announced the acquisition of Visix, an Atlanta-based provider of digital signage, room management and visual communications solutions.

EasySignage Certified as Powered by Raspberry Pi

EasySignage announced that it has earned official certification as “Powered by Raspberry Pi” from Raspberry Pi Ltd. The company said the certification confirms […]

Genetec Releases 2026 State of Physical Security Report Findings

Genetec Inc. officially released education-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on responses from North American K-12 and […]

Bogen Communications Joins the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools

Bogen Communications LLC announced that it has joined the growing list of PASS Partners, a coalition focused on improving safety and security in educational […]

Bose Professional Acquires Fulcrum Acoustic

Bose Professional officially announced that it has acquired Fulcrum Acoustic, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of loudspeakers, amplifiers and immersive […]

Extron Announces Availability of 2026 New Products Brochure

Extron today announced the availability of its 2026 New Products Brochure – Second Edition. The company said the issue builds on the first edition with […]

Resi Media Announces Distribution Partnership with Midwich

Midwich and Resi Media announced a strategic distribution partnership that will expand access to Resi’s solutions through Midwich’s extensive network of systems […]

AWARDS

Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

Each year, we present the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the products, brands, companies and people that AV professionals trust most.

These awards are built around industry participation — the AV community has the chance to make nominations that help determine the finalists, and readers select the winners. Finalists and winners will receive recognition across rAVe’s editorial, social media and digital platforms.

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

Sony FX6 and NX800 Cameras Power University of North Texas Media Production Education

The University of North Texas (UNT) recently integrated Sony’s latest professional camera technology. 

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

Verbit Features Voice AI Accessibility For Learning and Working Spaces

KTC Demos 55WA1D Mobile Display

Audio Visual Furniture International Exhibits CL400 All-in-One Mobile Cart

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