Teracue AG announced today support of RTMP (Real Time Messaging Protocol) Flash streaming format for its broadcast-quality ENC-300 encoder series. The ENC-300 is a real-time, fan-less, hardware-based encoder platform. The ENC-300 encoder is available with DVI/HDMI or VGA/HD-SDI/analog inputs, and is specified to handle input resolutions of up to 1920×1200 using H.264 HD/SD encoder technology […]

Peerless-AV’s PeerCare healthcare line includes fixed and mobile IT product mounting solutions with features that conserve space, provide maneuverability and assist in controlling the spread of infections. Peerless-AV says it offers several industry firsts, including an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) hybrid cart (available as powered and non-powered) for use with iPad, Android and Windows embedded […]

BOXLIGHT just introduced two new short throw projectors, one for interactive applications, the ProjectoWrite8 (P8) WX31NXT, and the other for standard applications, the DAL WX31NXT. The P8 is a wall-mounted ultra short throw interactive projector that offers auto calibration software, BOXLIGHT’s LightPen software and its Dual Screen Link, which allows for two separate and individual […]

The new BEHRINGER FIREPOWER FCA610 audio recording interface is now shipping. Integrated with a low-latency USB or FireWire interface, six-in/10-out architecture and two MIDAS-design mic preamps, the FCA610 is a tool for recording musicians who record/edit on their laptops. Powered by FireWire or the included power supply, the FCA610 supports most popular analog and digital […]

The AudioControl Director D4400 is a multi-zone amplifier that drives sixteen channels of amplification and delivers 100-watts per channel, all channels driven. The D4400 features on-board digital signal processing, graphic and parametric equalization by zone, network monitoring and programming and control. It allows individual channel and zone selection via standard TCIP, the ability to bridge […]

PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has released the May sales results. For more than 15 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Its Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely sell-through data and analysis on […]

Atlas Sound announced last week that the first generation BlueBridge Designer and Blue Panel software packages — for use with BlueBridge DSP audio processors first shown at InfoComm — is already available for configurating systems. These software solutions are designed to give system integrators and designers the software interface to use in conjunction with BlueBridge […]

Extron’s new FOX II DP is a transmitter and receiver set for long haul transmission of HDCP-compliant DisplayPort video, multi-channel audio, RS232 control and IR control signals over fiber optic cabling. The FOX II DP brings support for higher resolutions up to 2560×1600, multi-channel audio, an audio return channel and IR support to the FOX […]

Lectrosonics’ two new processors (part of its Aspen product line) are the SPN Conference Wideband and the SPN Trio Wideband. Both feature a newly developed AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) algorithm with wideband audio response to 20 kHz. This new algorithm was developed to address the needs for a single acoustic echo canceller to handle the […]

  Date Link to Listen Description June 17, 2013 Episode 40: Joel Talks with Chris Bianchet of Herman Integration Services In the last rAVe RADIO live from InfoComm 2013, Joel speaks to Chris Bianchet of Herman Integration Services.       June 17, 2013 Episode 39: Joel Talks with Jim Smith of Polycom In today’s […]

Community Professional Loudspeakers announced this month that John T. Wiggins, Community’s vice president, will retire after a distinguished career spanning 41 years with the company. To read the complete press release online, click here.

Savant Systems, LLC has announced the addition of AcousticSmart Home Theatre Interiors to its PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE cooperative program. To read the complete press release online, click here.

Salamander Designs, Ltd., a provider of audio/video entertainment furniture, theater/lounge seating and accessories, has announced the unveiling of a new website designed to make it easy and efficient for dealers and consumers to navigate. To read the complete press release online, click here.

According to CEDIA, ninety-six percent of home technology professionals offer distributed audio as a service of their company. Wireless audio has consistently represented a smaller piece of the audio installation market, but CEDIA is offering resources to help home technology professionals learn about the opportunities wireless audio presents. “At one time, wireless audio solutions were […]

Extron has a hybrid analog (VGA) and digital (HDMI) version of its popular K-12 classroom system PoleVault. Each system uses economical twisted pair cable (CATx) for transmitting signals and includes network connectivity for Web-based AV resource management, monitoring, and control. PoleVault Digital Classroom AV Systems are HDCP compliant, with support for both HDMI and VGA […]

Global LCD TV shipments grew 4 percent Y/Y in Q1’13 to 44.8 million sets, led by strong growth in China, according to the NPD DisplaySearch Quarterly Advanced Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report. The improved growth is largely the result of timing of the Chinese New Year; in 2013 the holiday fell in February, rather […]

InfoComm Attendees, Thanks so much for visiting with rAVe and/or playing THE GAME 4 at InfoComm 2013 in Orlando earlier this month. Below is a summary of our coverage, which we did live from the show. There’s no way we can fit all of it into one newsletter issue, but you can check out all […]

THE WEEK – Episode 40: Joel talks with Chris Bianchet of Herman Integration Services THE WEEK – Episode 38: Joel Rollins Interviews Jennifer Willard of WAVE THE WEEK – Episode 37: Special Edition – Joel and Gary open Day 2 Live From InfoComm 2013 THE WEEK – Episode 36: Joel Rollins Interviews Peter Brady at […]

The easiest measurement of success in a trade show is sheer numbers. Well, the 2013 edition of the InfoComm Show their biggest ever, with over 35,100 people attending — setting an all-time attendance record. Check. Another indication of success is leads. Well, in talking to Christie, Panasonic, NEC, Almo ProAV, FSR, Biamp, AMX, Cisco and […]

Required disclaimer: This represents the opinion and experience of me personally and does not represent any specific policy, law or official guidance. Returning from InfoComm 2013 can definitely be somewhat disappointing. After looking at all the fascinating new trends in the ProAV market and seeing the latest trends heading our way, I feel as though […]

The Digital Place-based Advertising Association (DPAA) is taking action to create an escalating standards scale of digital place-based platform capabilities to help creative agencies and marketers best realize the potential of our medium. “Content producers require an intuitive way to understand the features, formats and APIs available to them on digital place-based networks,” said Daniel […]

Integra has introduced two new home theater receivers, the DTR-40.5 and DTR-50.5, which include full support for the new Ultra HD 4K format, Internet radio, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interfaces. Both new receivers are also THX Select2 Plus certified. The Integra DTR-50.5 has a more powerful seven-channel, 135 watts-per-channel power amplifier, compared to the DTR-40.5’s […]

Middle Atlantic Products has just launched new height-adjustable Sit/Stand functionality for its family of ViewPoint technical furniture. Middle Atlantic says the Sit/Stand lift system functionality promotes proper ergonomics for healthy work environments, and is now available pre-installed in welded ViewPoint furniture bays or as a standalone work station model. The Sit/Stand lift legs do not […]

Extron’s new 3G-AE 100 is an audio extractor for 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and SDI digital video signals. It automatically detects the incoming 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI data rate, de-embeds up to eight channels of digital audio and then converts it to line level, analog audio. The 3G-AE 100 features an equalized 3G-SDI/HD-SDI/SDI input and eight analog audio outputs that […]

With this new app, now even the guy making popcorn in the theater can truly run everything in a digital cinema! Barco’s latest mobile app (for both Apple iOS and Android devices), the CineMate, enables movie theater operators to easily control and operate their digital cinema equipment via a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device. […]

Bretford Manufacturing today introduced its highest capacity charging cart for iPad and iPad mini in the form of the Mobility Cart 42, which is capable of charging, storing, securing and transporting up to 42 iPads or iPad mini tablets. The new cart offers a simple and practical charging system, making it ideal for schools, training […]

Savant Systems’ newest iPad App, TrueConference, is a ProAV app that the company says provides intuitive control of presentation rooms, meeting spaces and video conferencing systems via different themes. This is an iPad App that offers a user interface for its ProAV control systems. It’s pre-loaded with dozens of themes for controlling various rooms and […]

Channel Vision has released a new 1.3-megapixel, “vandal-proof,” mini IP dome camera in the form of the 6532. Using a 1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor (1280×800 pixels at 30 frames per second), the 6532 features include Power over Ethernet (PoE) and digital noise reduction. It’s IP66 rated for outdoor conditions. Chanel Vision has also developed an […]

Vivitek’s Qumi Q5 is a WXGA (1280×800) resolution projector that claims 500 ANSI lumens and a 3500:1 contrast ratio. It’s a 1-chip DLP that uses the TI BrilliantColor chip and includes an HDMI port, a VGA port and a USB port that can play content directly to the projector without connecting a PC. It weighs […]

NEC Display’s newest display is in the form of an 80″ V801 — a commercial-grade LCD monitor that’s LED Edge-lit and native 1920x1080p. The V801 features built-in, 10-watt speakers and an Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) compliant expansion slot. This future-proofs the display and allows for the seamless integration of a computer or other NEC/third-party accessories. […]

Extron has opened a product demo and training facility in New York City in the heart of mid-town Manhattan that includes a large demonstration room, showcasing the latest Extron products and technologies. Hands-on stations let guests experience live demonstrations of video signal processing, AV signal distribution, configurable control, and audio products. A fully equipped, state-of-the-art […]

NEC Display just debuted its newest LED-backlit E Series commercial-grade displays — the 4th generation in this series. The 42-inch E424, 46-inch E464, 55-inch E554 and 65-inch E654 displays are aimed at educational institutions, corporations, quick-service restaurants, healthcare facilities and fitness centers. These displays are affordable and come with a three year warranty. All 1920x1080p […]