There’s nothing I hate more than spending time with myself alone on-air, and as Gary was in a meeting for this episode, Megan A. Dutta joins me as my co-host. We keep everyone young by discussing the latest in Ticketmaster drama when it comes to securing tickets to live shows — but we also take […]

AJA Video Systems revealed Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R, two new transmitter/receiver converters for transporting and controlling low latency, professional quality 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/VESA Dante video and audio to/from 12G-SDI or HDMI 2.0 devices over a 1 GigE Dante AV network. Audio and video streams from the AJA Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R can be easily managed […]

Voting for the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards is now CLOSED.  Here are the key dates: Voting opens: April 17, 2023 Voting closes: May 24, 2023 Winners announced: June 7, 2023

Roland’s Professional AV Division announces the VR-6HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer, a “compact all-in-one hub for business livestreaming.” Offering core features from the flagship VR-120HD in a portable format, the VR-6HD is intended for corporate meetings, online sales presentations, worship services and other professional applications. Video switching, audio mixing and LAN/USB streaming encoders are integrated […]

LG Business Solutions USA will introduce a new 8MP diagnostic display at the HIMSS23 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, the influential annual trade show of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. The newest display, model 32HQ713D-B, is the company’s latest high-resolution 8MP diagnostic medical monitor. It combines 1000 nits of brightness with LG’s proprietary […]

Ashly Audio debuted the v1.4 updated version of the FX Series power amplifiers. The FX Series is a range of DSP-equipped amplifiers designed for a “variety of applications.” Complete with a built-in Wireless-Access-Point (WAP) for connection and configuration via Wi-Fi and a web-based software UI, the power amplifiers can blend into smaller spaces while producing […]

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has opened the doors to its first EMEA office under the leadership of Sebastian Mucha, MultiDyne’s director of business development for the EMEA region. Mucha will lead a team of regional sales, support and engineering professionals from the company’s new 168-square-meter office in Gdansk, Poland — a fast-growing metropolitan […]

Shure is pleased to announce it is partnering with Gator, the leading manufacturer of cases and stands, to introduce a collection of high-quality products designed to complement and fit Shure’s iconic microphones and cutting-edge audio equipment. The partnership will include new Shure-branded products developed in collaboration with Gator — a broadcast boom arm, desktop microphone […]

Next Level Acoustics is already shipping its new in-wall subwoofer for 2×4 construction called the CI-IW10RS-PRO. This subwoofer is able to deliver “deep, rich, impactful bass to standard 2×4 construction applications (e.g., living rooms, home theaters).” Next Level Acoustics says the CI-IW10RS-PRO hits down to 18Hz with max SPL of 118dB @ 1m — and […]

Cobalt Digital is debuting the Sapphire BIDI-2H2S openGear card, bringing new 3G and HD conversion options to pro AV and broadcast applications. Cobalt and the openGear initiative will also be “previewing additional members of its new Sapphire converter series including the Sapphire 8JXS-8S, a ST 2110 JPEG-XS to SDI bulk gateway in openGear form factor, […]

Cleo announced Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP integration. Cleo’s two solutions dovetail with Microsoft’s recent investments in its enterprise and mid-market ERPs, namely Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM). As Microsoft aims to accommodate customers’ increased expectations of agility in business operations and continued growth in direct-to-consumer (D2C) business […]

intoPIX and Lawo jointly announced that several new Lawo products will be natively JPEG XS-compliant thanks to Lawo’s adoption of the intoPIX TicoXS codec. Support for the lossless JPEG XS compression technology in HD, 3G and UHD video-format resolutions will allow users of Lawo’s new HOME-managed Apps, which run on standard servers, to encode, process […]

Shure has announced that José A. Rivas has been named to the position of vice president of global sales. Since joining Shure in 2004, Rivas has held several positions of increasing responsibility and geographic coverage, according to the company, including sales and marketing director of the international Americas business unit, sales director of the Americas […]

Providing an invaluable hands-on experience for students, Buckinghamshire New University enlisted the help of leading LED display brand, Absen and global creative studio, Final Pixel to provide an exclusive end-to-end virtual production training academy. Working alongside BNU faculty, Final Pixel and Absen provided students studying Visual Effects and Games Art courses the opportunity to further […]

InfoComm 2023, June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) in Orlando, will spotlight AV products and solutions for the future of learning environments, from presentation aids to streaming distribution systems. The show will feature a rich education program, expert-led tours of learning solutions on the trade show floor, and tours of innovative solutions at the University of Central […]

Leon Speakers announced the appointment of technology and AV industry veteran Jeff Day to a new role as Executive Vice President. Known for previous key roles as AVIXA board chair and CEO of Bluewater Technologies, Day is recognized across the industry for his strategic thinking, sales experience, and development acumen across a range of markets, […]

Signagelive announced the promotion of Frank Larsen to chief commercial officer. Larsen will lead the company’s global sales and marketing teams. He brings over 30 years of experience in the digital signage and AV industry and joined Signagelive in October 2022 to head up EMEA sales. Frank will report to Jason Cremins, Signagelive’s Founder and […]

AOPEN just debuted a range of industrial open-frame displays for various industrial applications. The open frames of AOPEN come with an IP65 dust- and waterproof grade that is built to “withstand harsh conditions while maintaining optimal display quality.” The display panel has been crafted using tempered safety glass to ensure longevity and is resistant to […]

AUDAC just announced the new VIRO5 series, a 2-way coaxial loudspeaker with 8 Ohm and 16 Ohm variants and optional toroidal transformer modules. Available in black & white, this loudspeaker will blow you away with its powerful punch delivered in a compact package. The VIRO5 combines a soft, silk-domed tweeter for smooth tonality with a […]

Q-SYS announced a video network device in the form of the NV Series NV-21-HU, a two-input, one-output endpoint with support for HDMI and USB-C. The NV-21-HU “simplifies installation with a single-cable solution for video distribution, AV bridging and device charging via USB-C.” Q-SYS says its compact design and reduced I/O make the NV-21-HU ideal for […]

Datapath just introduced the ActiveSQX2, a new PCIe plug-in card that allows IP sources to be decoded for display on video walls and workstations and for captured sources to be encoded for delivery to other parts of the ecosystem. When combined with Datapath capture and graphics cards, the ActiveSQX2 is a tool that gives users […]

Lightware Visual Engineering announced the Lightware Education Audiovisual Developer (LEAD) program to provide exclusive benefits for educational institutions. LEAD, available globally, was established to support the specific needs of schools by providing a reliable, consistent solution for campus-wide connectivity. Lightware is known for “creating stunning visuals in mission-critical experiences for many of the world’s most […]

Martin Audio has announced the latest major update to its 3D prediction software featuring a new sub-array tool as well as a host of additional features and workflow improvements. DISPLAY 3 is a tool for both live and installation projects, and uses SketchUp for venue modeling, allowing for simpler venue and shape creation. Incorporating many […]

It’s the day before my birthday, so Gary and I are celebrating by … embarrassing me? Gary and I also discuss news from AVIXA and HETMA, a new product from Sony and we invited AVer Pro AV’s Rachel Hanson and AV-Tech Media Solutions’ Bill Thrasher on the show as our guests. 

Nureva announced that its Information Security Management System (ISMS) has received ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, the world’s “best-known standard for information security management.” This certification demonstrates Nureva’s “commitment to maintaining the highest standard of information security and data protection to support its global customer base.” As part of the certification process, Nureva’s ISMS was evaluated and […]

Andreas Rapp has assumed the position of chief executive officer and managing director of beyerdynamic, effective April 1, 2023. In this role, he is responsible for the operational business of the renowned audio brand from Heilbronn, Germany. He succeeds Edgar van Velzen, who is leaving the company. With Andreas Rapp, a proven industry expert is […]

Neumann just announced the launch of its first-ever audio interface, the MT 48. The MT 48 audio interface is the first product with Merging Technologies inside. The Swiss Brand is famous among audio professionals for its expertise in premium AD/DA conversion and networked audio. Based on the acclaimed Merging Anubis audio interface (which remains available), […]

Signagelive offers a free six-month digital signage solution for anyone using the Barco ClickShare Present and Conference devices, managed by Barco’s XMS Cloud Platform. Giving organizations a unique opportunity to trial digital signage, free of charge, Signagelive will offer ClickShare customers a complimentary six-month Signagelive Standard Licence for each of their compatible ClickShare Present and […]

Biamp has partnered with NETGEAR to deliver a Biamp-enabled NMS-NG10GPX-AVB switch, designed to make the deployment process of Cambridge Qt X sound masking solutions as easy as possible. With Biamp’s pre-configured setup, you can plug in and start using Qt X right away as Biamp says it’s optimized the system right out of the box […]

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities interfering with daily life. The most common early symptom of Alzheimer’s is difficulty remembering newly learned information. Alzheimer’s leads to increasingly severe symptoms, including disorientation, behavior changes, confusion about events, time and place, more severe […]

The April Monthly Temperature Check Survey is now closed — keep your eyes peeled for May’s Temperature Check survey!  Earth Day is held each year on April 22. As sustainability becomes increasingly important to people and businesses alike, we’re celebrating sustainability. On that note, sustainability is the focus of our April rAVe Temperature Check! In […]

The new Ocean Matrix OMX-01HMBT0013 is an HDBaseT 3.0 extender that can send uncompressed HD/UHD video and audio signals, eARC/ARC, RS-232, bi-directional IR, 1GbE Ethernet and USB2.0 signals up to 100m/328ft via a single CAT6a/7 cable. This extender is a solution for the extension of HDMI and other signals via a single CAT cable over […]