In this week’s episode, Steph and guest host John Henkel tackle a wide range of topics in the AV industry, including growing cybersecurity concerns after hackers targeted refrigeration systems in Europe. Steph and John explain how the cybercriminals exploited an easy-to-overlook loophole to gain access. Steph also announces the winners of the 2026 Readers’ Choice […]

Steph Beckett (00:17) Hello and happy Wednesday. I’m Steph and it’s the first Wednesday of the month, which I think we’ve decided that’s when John Henkel comes. So welcome. John Henkel Day. John Henkel   John Henkel (00:26) That’s it’s John Henkel Day. Thank you. I’m   Steph Beckett (00:29) Day is first Wednesday of […]

LAVNCH WEEK 14 wrapped up with ProAV Day, featuring sessions on broadcast and professional AV convergence, AI-powered meeting room technology, direct-view LED (dvLED) project planning and the challenges of USB connectivity in ProAV environments. Broadcast Thinking for ProAV Spaces Jonathan Mechling of Diversified opened the first session called “Broadcast Thinking for ProAV Spaces,” with a […]

Color Kinetics announced ActiveBeam, a technology designed to deliver active light beam adjustment, from narrow to wide, with no moving parts. The company said ActiveBeam will be available in two versions: BlastElite ActiveBeam, an exterior flood luminaire, and GrazeElite ActiveBeam, an exterior linear grazing luminaire. “Beam angle is usually settled long before the luminaires reach […]

AVer has announced a partnership with Mago to bring Mago’s compatibility across AVer’s product portfolio. According to AVer, the partnership will give organizations greater flexibility to connect, collaborate and communicate across meeting platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex and Google Meet. Mago will run natively on AVer’s Android-powered VB370A dual-lens video bar and CP10 G2 […]

Extron announced the expansion of its Quantum Ultra II videowall processor line with the new Quantum IN8HDMI 4K PLUS and OUT8HDMI 4K PLUS eight-channel HDMI input and output cards. Extron said that by doubling the capacity of existing four-channel 4K PLUS input and output cards, the new eight-channel cards lower system cost and allow larger […]

Lumens Digital Optics Inc. announced the VC-R32 and VC-TR41 PTZ cameras have been validated by Barco for use with ClickShare Conference. According to Lumens, combining intelligent auto-framing and AI-powered auto-tracking with ClickShare Conference provides remote participants with clearer and more engaging views of meeting attendees and presenters. “Lumens and Barco share the same goal: to […]

AVIXA has launched a new training course, “Broadcast AV: Glass-to-Glass.” The course is designed to bridge the gap between broadcast and pro AV disciplines. According to AVIXA, the course provides a framework for the entire end-to-end workflow, from the camera lens capturing content to the screen where a viewer watches it. The course also offers […]

In this week’s episode, Steph and Gary recap the first day of LAVNCH WEEK 14 and preview upcoming industry events, including LDI and ISE 2027. They also break down Sony’s integration playbook with Skykit and why it matters for security in the health care industry, Owl Labs’ AI-enhanced Meeting Owl 5 for conference rooms and […]

Steph Beckett (00:17) Good morning everyone. Good morning, Gary. Gary Kayye (00:20) Hey, how are you doing, Staff? Steph Beckett (00:22) I am alive. How are you? Gary Kayye (00:25) I know you had a busy day yesterday with LAVNCH WEEK 14. Steph Beckett (00:29) Mm-hmm. Gary Kayye (00:30) and yeah, I heard great things […]

LAVNCH WEEK 14 kicked off with Experiential Signage Day, bringing together industry experts to discuss how display technology, data and design can create more meaningful experiences. Across the keynote, presentations and panel discussions, a consistent message emerged: Successful experiential signage starts with understanding the people who will use a space, not simply the technology being […]

Factory International has built a reputation for immersive installations, large-scale projection environments and experimental live performances. At the heart of many of these experiences is Panasonic projection technology. Factory International’s projection inventory includes Panasonic PT-RQ35K and PT-RQ25K 3-chip DLP laser projectors, used to support productions at Aviva Studios and across its Manchester International Festival (MIF). […]

Atlona has expanded its Omega Series of presentation and collaboration products with Omega 2, enabling presenters to connect with one cable and allowing integrators to install fewer boxes behind the display. Built on HDBaseT 3.0, the lineup includes the AT-OME2-E2311 transmitter and AT-OME2-D2311 receiver, the AT-OME2-E2321-WP wall plate transmitter and the AT-OME2-R2742 4×2 presentation switcher […]

Diversified announced the launch of Google Beam demo centers in Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville and Newark. The company said the new demo centers allow businesses across industries to experience HP Dimension with Google Beam, a 3D video communication solution integrated with Google Meet and Zoom. The solution is designed to create more natural video conversations […]

In this week’s episode, hosts Steph Beckett and Tim Albright have an insightful conversation with Crestron’s Joel Mulpeter about the new DM NVX 370 system-on-chip technology, AV-over-IP infrastructure and backward compatibility. Plus, Steph and Tim discuss the security risks of hidden devices in conference rooms, what the end of Windows 10 support means for AV […]

Steph Beckett (00:18) Hello, happy Wednesday. Hello. How   Tim Albright (00:21) Happy Wednesday. Good morning.   Steph Beckett (00:23) are you doing, Tim?   Tim Albright (00:24) I’m good, but I’m not Gary.   Steph Beckett (00:27) No, that’s absolutely correct. Who are you?   Tim Albright (00:31) I who are you and why […]

Gary Kayye (00:02) Good morning everyone. Hey Steph, how are you? Steph Beckett (00:04) Good, Gary, how are you? Gary Kayye (00:06) Good. How’s your week so far? Where are you? Steph Beckett (00:10) I am in LA. I’m here for the Save 2026 conference, which is all about sustainability Gary Kayye (00:16) yeah. Steph […]

Allen & Heath has released Qu V1.2 firmware for its latest generation of Qu digital mixers, adding desktop mixing control, expanded Dante networking options and new audio processing and monitoring features. The company said the update introduces Qu-MixPad software for Windows and macOS, allowing users to control Qu mixers from a computer. It also adds […]

PowerShades will bundle its new Full-Cassette Motorized Awning with Bond’s Mate Pro universal outdoor remote control, the companies announced. The Full-Cassette Awning debuted at CEDIA Expo 2026. It features aluminum-frame components, a baked-on enamel finish and chain-driven arms. Its low-profile cassette protects the fabric and hardware from the elements when the awning is retracted. Customers […]

Extron has introduced the NAV E 522 switching encoder and NAV SD 521 switching scaling decoder for its NAV Pro AV over IP platform. The endpoints support USB-C connectivity, 4K video distribution and USB extension across multiple endpoints. The NAV E 522 supports USB-C as a single-cable connection for video, audio, USB data and optional […]

Legrand has added smart fan speed controllers to its Smart Lighting with Netatmo portfolio, with options available in its adorne and radiant collections. According to Legrand, the controllers offer four selectable fan speeds that users can adjust at the wall or through the Legrand Home + Control app. The app also supports schedules to turn […]

Steph Beckett (00:17) Good morning everyone. Happy Wednesday. It’s Rave TV. I’m Steph Beckett.   John Henkel (00:23) I’m John Henkel I’m not Gary Kayye as you can tell.   Steph Beckett (00:25) No, you’re not.   No, you’re not. But we’re we bring in other hosts, you know, and w sometimes we just bring […]

Extron has introduced the FOX3 302 Series, a pair of fiber optic extenders designed to transmit two independent HDMI video signals, USB, stereo audio, control and 3D sync signals over fiber optic cabling. According to Extron, the series supports resolutions up to 4K at 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling and is designed for dual-display […]

Hosts Gary and Steph tackle a busy week in AV, from Apple’s expanding smart home ecosystem to Logitech’s push into Pro AV with new Rally speakers for conference rooms. Plus, Gary and Steph break down Crestron’s DM NVX 370 system-on-chip technology, Cisco’s workplace technology updates and Extron’s voice amplification solution designed to improve communication in […]

  ADI announced it will host a five-city Datacom Road Show beginning Oct. 21 in Denver, with supplier-led training, product demonstrations and networking at local ADI stores. The events will feature six suppliers: Hubbell, Eaton/Tripp Lite, STI, Fluke Networks, SureCall and Jonard Tools. Their demonstrations will cover network infrastructure and connectivity, power, testing, signal enhancement, […]

The SDVoE Alliance announced that PureLink GmbH has joined the organization as an Adopting Member. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Rheine, Germany, PureLink develops and manufactures AV connectivity and signal management products for professional AV and IT applications. The company serves customers in more than 85 countries and offers approximately 3,000 products, including solutions […]

Shelly has launched the Presence Gen4 in North America, a mmWave radar sensor designed to detect the location of up to 10 people across 10 customizable zones for home automation. Shelly said the sensor detects small movements to identify occupancy, including when people are sitting still. It can trigger automations for lighting, shades, climate control […]

Steph Beckett (00:17) Hey.   Gary Kayye (00:19) Hey, how are you?   Steph Beckett (00:20) Good, how are you? And how are   you, all of you who are watching? Happy Wednesday. It’s Rave T V, the industry’s one and only news show that happens every week.   Gary Kayye (00:32) I cannot see […]

i-PRO Co. Ltd. introduced its new Remote Head Camera, a compact modular camera system designed to bring edge AI to environments where conventional cameras are difficult to deploy because of space constraints, aesthetics or installation requirements. Built on the i-PRO S-Series platform, the Remote Head Camera is designed to provide the capabilities of standard i-PRO […]

Uniguest announced the launch of Community Hub, a digital engagement platform designed for senior living communities. The platform brings together digital signage, resident TV, mobile apps, shuttle tracking and other communication tools in one solution. Uniguest said Community Hub makes it easier for residents to discover activities, access information and participate in community life while […]

In this week’s episode, hosts Steph Beckett and John Henkel look ahead to the SAVe 2026  sustainability conference, E4 in Boston and ISE 2027 in Barcelona. We also have a live interview with ViewSonic’s John Kruse, who discusses governed display infrastructure and why it needs to be treated as managed endpoints within the broader AV […]

4Wall Entertainment built and operated three LED and virtual production environments for Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” using LED technology from Absen, processing from Brompton Technology and media server and virtual production technology from Disguise. The builds were used for scenes including a television newsroom, covert government facilities and high-speed car sequences. 4Wall led the LED […]