Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett

Steph Beckett is executive editor of rAVe [PUBS] and an on-air host for rAVe [TV]. She oversees editorial strategy, trade show coverage and original content across the ProAV industry. Beckett holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree from Columbia University. Contact her at [email protected].

Torus Power to Exhibit RM, AVR, TOT AVR, PowerBlock Series at ISE 2020

Torus Power will exhibit its RM, AVR, TOT AVR, PowerBlock Series and the new AVR ELITE at this year’s Integrated Systems Europe, Feb. 11-14, at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam. There, in stand 1-Q115, the company will showcase the benefits of using isolation transformers for AV applications of all shapes and sizes, from small […]

Torus Power to Exhibit RM, AVR, TOT AVR, PowerBlock Series at ISE 2020

Absen’s ISE 2020 Plans

Absen will return to the RAI in Amsterdam for ISE 2020 (12-C50) to debut its newest MiniLED products for both the fixed installation and rental markets next month. Absen’s MiniLED is ultra-fine pixel pitch LED panels, incorporating four-in-one pixel configuration (IMD) and common cathode technology; mini-LED claim 2.5x stronger than standard SMD (surface mount) LED […]

Absen’s ISE 2020 Plans

Canon Europe Releases Plans for ISE 2020

Canon Europe today announced it will be showcasing a new dimension of its business to visitors at ISE 2020 — the world’s largest AV systems integration show. Visitors to the stand will have the chance to see its advanced imaging ecosystem, which includes Canon’s HDR, 4K and 8K projection capabilities and lineup of input to […]

Canon Europe Releases Plans for ISE 2020

L-Acoustics Launches Kara II Modular Line Source, Adds Panflex

L-Acoustics launched a new Kara II modular line source, adding Panflex and giving Kara four-in-one directivity: one box covers any audience geometry. Kara II morphs to fit any design, offering coverage and SPL distribution with a focus in four different directivity patterns: 70° or 110° symmetrical and 90° asymmetrical, steering to either the left or […]

L-Acoustics Launches Kara II Modular Line Source, Adds Panflex

L-Acoustics Reveals New Flyable Touring Rack

L-Acoustics announced the new LA-RAK II AVB flyable touring rack Friday, offering twelve channels of amplification in a 9U frame. Contained within are three Milan-certified LA12X amplified controllers, two LS10 AVB switches and power and signal distribution panels that are internally prewired to offer plug-and-play, reliable and redundant networked audio. The presence of two LS10 […]

L-Acoustics Reveals New Flyable Touring Rack

Netipbox Technologies to Make Its Exhibit Debut at ISE 2020

Netipbox Technologies will exhibit for the first time at the ISE show in Amsterdam (Feb. 11-14, 2020) at stand 15-H230. Netipbox will present Nsign.tv, an intelligent and intuitive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that allows users to store, organize, select, program and display digital content on any screen. Furthermore, thanks to its integration capability and unlimited scalability, […]

Netipbox Technologies to Make Its Exhibit Debut at ISE 2020

Pexip Adds Auto-Framing via AI to UCC Meetings

Pexip announced the release of “Adaptive Composition” to add real-time face detection, auto-framing and optimized use of screen real estate during UCC calls. The features seem pretty straightforward, but a lot of artificial intelligence went into making this happen: Participant auto-framing: Often, users do not realize how their video camera is framed in a meeting, […]

Pexip Adds Auto-Framing via AI to UCC Meetings

RME to Launch New 12Mic, AVB Tool and M-1610 Pro at ISE 2020

RME will launch the new 12Mic, AVB Tool and M-1610 Pro at ISE 2020 next month. The three new audio networking products provide professionals with mic preamps, flexible conversion and recording solutions for AVB and MADI applications that ensure pristine audio. RME’s first microphone preamplifier designed for audio networks, the 12Mic 12-channel digitally controlled mic […]

RME to Launch New 12Mic, AVB Tool and M-1610 Pro at ISE 2020

Electro-Voice Releases PXM-12MP Stage Monitor for Live Performances, Rental Companies

The PXM-12MP marks Electro-Voice’s debut in the powered stage monitor market. Designed for live performances and rental companies, PXM-12MP is a rugged loudspeaker that’s acoustically optimized with a two-way stage wedge that features coaxially aligned 12-inch low-frequency and 1.75-inch high-frequency transducers. With a small footprint and a weight of 13.5 kilograms (29.8 pounds), it’s a […]

Electro-Voice Releases PXM-12MP Stage Monitor for Live Performances, Rental Companies

Entry Now Open for 2020 CEDIA Awards

The entry system is now open for the 2020 CEDIA Awards program. These awards spotlight the exceptional work of residential technology integrators. This year, CEDIA is launching a new awards platform that streamlines the entry process. This new system walks entrants through each step of the submission, and project details can be entered in stages […]

Entry Now Open for 2020 CEDIA Awards

Extron DXP HD 4K PLUS Series of HDMI Matrix Switchers

Extron just launched 16×8 and 16×16 models to the DXP HD 4K PLUS Series of HDMI matrix switchers. They support data rates up to 18 Gbps and video resolutions up to 4K/60 with 4:4:4 color sampling, HDR, Deep Color up to 12-bit, 3D, HD lossless audio formats and CEC. Extron technologies such as EDID Minder […]

Extron DXP HD 4K PLUS Series of HDMI Matrix Switchers

AtlasIED to Demo GLOBALCOM Portfolio of Products at ISE

AtlasIED will be at ISE 2020 in stand #7-N190 to demo its new GLOBALCOM portfolio of products. Specifically, AltasIED is bringing to the EMEA market the GLOBALCOM 5400 Series products and features, designed for use in transportation facilities. To ensure that the solutions can be implemented in the European market, the GLOBALCOM 5400 Series was […]

AtlasIED to Demo GLOBALCOM Portfolio of Products at ISE

Epson Aims New Projectors at Education Markets

Epson expanded its classroom projector lineup this month with seven new PowerLite projectors built specifically for the K-12 education environment to increase student engagement and collaboration. The PowerLite E20, X49 and W49 are budget-friendly classroom projectors; the PowerLite 118, 119W, 982W, and 992F are networkable classroom projectors and the new PowerLite 992F includes Miracast enterprise-level […]

Epson Aims New Projectors at Education Markets

AtlasIED Releases New ALA Line of Loudspeakers Aimed at Houses of Worship, Conference Rooms

AtlasIED’s new ALA line of column line array loudspeakers are specifically designed for houses of worship, transportation hubs, retail spaces, conference rooms, museums and convention centers. The lightweight speakers, available in a variety of sizes and configurations, can be wall-mounted or attached to an optional pole mount bracket for portability. The back of the speaker […]

AtlasIED Releases New ALA Line of Loudspeakers Aimed at Houses of Worship, Conference Rooms

AmpliVox Upgrades Digital Audio Partner Plus Wireless Portable PA System

AmpliVox just upgraded its Digital Audio Travel Partner Plus wireless portable PA system, adding a 96-channel wireless receiver; it formerly had 16 channels. The SW925-96 includes a full range of features include: A 96-channel digital wireless receiver that operates in the UHF 514-544 megahertz frequency range. A 250-watt amplifier, delivering clear sound to up to […]

AmpliVox Upgrades Digital Audio Partner Plus Wireless Portable PA System

Aveo Systems Now Shipping Mira Connect 10

Aveo Systems has started shipping the Mira Connect 10, a touch-based control system aimed at UCC rooms. Mira Connect 10 offers the same extensive functionality as Aveo Systems’ original Mira Connect, adding new options for table-top, on-wall or in-wall installations. In collaboration rooms, the PoE-based Mira Connect 10 allows for one-touch calling from calendar invitations […]

Aveo Systems Now Shipping Mira Connect 10

Joé Lloyd Hired as New Senior Director of Communications at AVIXA

AVIXA just announced Joé Lloyd as the association’s senior director of communications. Lloyd will lead AVIXA’s public relations and internal communications; she will also support brand positioning, market intelligence and content development. Lloyd joins AVIXA from NanoLumens where she was the vice president of global marketing and business development since 2015. In that role, she […]

Joé Lloyd Hired as New Senior Director of Communications at AVIXA

Tripleplay Launches Multiview Multicast Streaming Feature for Its Digital Signage Product

Tripleplay just launched a new six-way multiview multicast streaming feature for its TripleSign digital signage product ahead of ISE 2020. Six-way Multiview will be available as part of Tripleplay’s Caveman 3.0 software release and will allow end users to simultaneously stream up to six multicast videos on one single endpoint, a game-changer in video delivery […]

Tripleplay Launches Multiview Multicast Streaming Feature for Its Digital Signage Product

Atlona to Expand HDVS Series of Enterprise-Grade PTZ Cameras at ISE 2020

Atlona will grow its HDVS Series of enterprise-grade PTZ cameras at ISE 2020 next month, with two new models. To be exhibited at Stand 5.T50 (February 11-14, Amsterdam RAI), the new models offer HDBaseT and HDMI outputs. The Atlona HDVS Series is built for videoconferencing systems and is also able to be integrated into educational […]

Atlona to Expand HDVS Series of Enterprise-Grade PTZ Cameras at ISE 2020

SDVoE Publishes In-Booth ISE Training Plans

At ISE 2020 (RAI Amsterdam, Feb.11-14, stand 1-F40), the SDVoE Alliance will feature industry experts presenting 20-minute, in-booth education sessions on a variety of topics. They will present on essential issues for system integrators, designers, consultants and tech managers who want to take advantage of the flexibility, scalability, interoperability and cost benefits of the SDVoE […]

SDVoE Publishes In-Booth ISE Training Plans

Mersive Technologies to Announce Two New Products at ISE 2020

Mersive Technologies is announcing two new products at Integrated Systems Europe 2020. One product claims to seamlessly integrate third-party videoconferencing services with the Solstice wireless collaboration platform, allowing both remote and in-room participants to share a unified meeting experience. For the education market, Mersive is launching a software-based active learning solution that improves active learning […]

Mersive Technologies to Announce Two New Products at ISE 2020

BESTBOARD Debuts Smart Conferencing Solutions At ISE 2020

BESTBOARD, (December 12, 2019) – Sinocan International Technologies Co., Ltd. A leading manufacturer of interactive touch displays and conference solutions, will be showcasing a range of smart conferencing devices and collaboration tools during the ISE 2020, 11 – 14 Feb in RAI Amsterdam. The Ultimate All-In-One Smart Conference 4K Display BESTBOARD S5 series interactive conference […]

BESTBOARD Debuts Smart Conferencing Solutions At ISE 2020

Planar Adds Lainie Mataras to US Sales Team

Planar is expanding the company’s U.S. sales force with the addition of Lainie Mataras. Lainie joins the company’s Northeast team as business development manager. She will leverage her extensive professional network to foster relationships with consultant partners and further develop Planar’s consultant program. Lainie brings more than 25 years of experience in the commercial AV […]

Planar Adds Lainie Mataras to US Sales Team

Draper Announces New Company President

Draper, Inc. has a new company president: Chris Broome will be the fifth president after John Pidgeon stepped down following 15 years in the role. “Chris has been preparing for this job for many years, and he will do it well,” Pidgeon said. “Draper’s culture is strong and will endure, and I am confident that […]

Draper Announces New Company President

PreSonus Releases Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

The newest model in PreSonus’ Quantum series of audio interfaces, the Quantum 2626 uses a Thunderbolt 3 bus to achieve a low latency (as low as <1 millisecond), enabling recording and monitoring with up to 24-bit, 192 kilohertz. Converters on every analog input and output provide 115 dB of dynamic range to capture complex musical […]

PreSonus Releases Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Modulo Pi Kinetic Media Server Now Compatible with L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound Technology

Modulo Pi has announced compatibility between its Modulo Kinetic media server and L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology by L-Acoustics. L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology is a multidimensional, object-based approach to designing, mixing and processing sound. Already deployed on over 7,000 performances, L-ISA has been adopted by artists such as Mark Knopfler and Bon Iver, and […]

Modulo Pi Kinetic Media Server Now Compatible with L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound Technology

Pliant Technologies Now Shipping MicroCom M

MicroCom M, from Pliant Technologies, is now shipping. MicroCom M, available in 900-megahertz (where legal) and 2.4-gigahertz frequency bands, is a compact wireless intercom solution. It offers a communications solution where a small yet robust intercom system needs to be deployed. MicroCom M provides a single channel, full-duplex, multi-user intercom for applications. MicroCom M is […]

Pliant Technologies Now Shipping MicroCom M

Disguise Launches r17 Update to Live-Events Design Software

disguise launched the r17 update to its live-events design software Wednesday. disguise software enables users to previsualize every pixel of a project before an event or installation. Doing this helps users align every stakeholder ahead of time and deliver on schedule. R17 introduces previsualization to Manipulators that give users the ability to select multiple objects […]

Disguise Launches r17 Update to Live-Events Design Software

JVC Professional Video Now Shipping CONNECTED CAM 500 Series

JVC Professional Video is shipping its CONNECTED CAM 500 Series streaming handheld camcorders. These three compact 4K cameras — the GY-HC500 base model, the GY-HC550 with advanced streaming and graphics, and the GY-HC500SPC sports coaching and production camera — are designed to optimize both image processing and IP performance. With built-in streaming and connectivity options, […]

JVC Professional Video Now Shipping CONNECTED CAM 500 Series

LG Electronics Showcases OLED Wave at CES 2020

A CES this year, visitors are greeted at the LG Electronics booth with the LG OLED Wave, which is constructed with an array of flexible open-frame commercial displays from LG Business Solutions. The colossal LG OLED Wave is made up of 200 55-inch LG OLED digital signage screens (128 convex and concave and 72 flat). […]

LG Electronics Showcases OLED Wave at CES 2020

Black Box Details ISE 2020 Plans

At ISE 2020, Black Box will showcase solutions and products designed for modern, IP-based and 4K AV visualization and distribution. Black Box experts will be available on stand 10-P155 to demo solutions for video walls, digital signage and control rooms. They’ll also be available to discuss recent news, including the company’s new status as a […]

Black Box Details ISE 2020 Plans

Extron Launches Quantum Ultra Certification Program, Planar Offers First Certified Displays

Extron has launched the Extron Quantum Ultra Certification program. The company is working with display manufacturers to guarantee consistent, stable presentation of source content when using professional displays with the Quantum Ultra 4K video wall processor. Displays that pass an extensive testing program are identified as Quantum Ultra Certified. Planar is the first video wall […]

Extron Launches Quantum Ultra Certification Program, Planar Offers First Certified Displays