InfoComm 2023 Receptions, Happy Hours and More That Still Have Room!

We know how hard it is to locate and attend the myriad of gatherings at trade shows. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of gatherings hosted by exhibitors at InfoComm 2023. Below you will find each gathering’s name, date and time, location and instructions for getting on the list.  We hope this […]

InfoComm 2023 Receptions, Happy Hours and More That Still Have Room!

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1249: You’re Using Barco’s ClickShare; Why Not Use XMS Cloud Too?

Barco’s ClickShare has become a ubiquitous UCC product — having won yet another rAVe Reader’s Choice Award, but did you know that Barco has an entire IT-based management platform for ClickShare that’s entirely cloud-based? Dubbed XMS Cloud, the company just improved it with a new update, and it’s designed to give IT professionals device control, […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1249: You’re Using Barco’s ClickShare; Why Not Use XMS Cloud Too?

AVI-SPL ‘Shapes the Future’ at InfoComm 2023

AVI-SPL is here at InfoComm using the theme “Shape the Future” in booth 2561. The 2023 rAVe Reader’s Choice Award-Winning AVI-SPL is showcasing its communications and collaboration technology strategies for the future of hybrid work and modern workplaces. The AVI-SPL exhibit champions new unified communications and collaboration solutions and services that connect people and organizations […]

AVI-SPL ‘Shapes the Future’ at InfoComm 2023

RF Venue’s New Wireless System Builder App Now Specs Mics Globally, Too

RF Venue has released an update to its Wireless System Builder app, a free web-based tool for designing and deploying wireless microphones and in-ear monitors. Building on the app’s ability to specify the best wireless equipment based on local spectrum activity at a live event or installation location in the USA, the company has now […]

RF Venue’s New Wireless System Builder App Now Specs Mics Globally, Too

Barco Amps Up XMS Cloud Platform With New Version

Managing, monitoring and optimizing meeting experiences using Barco has just got easier and better, thanks to its new XMS Cloud platform. XMS Cloud is designed for IT professionals to give them device control, proactive intervention, remote management of any Barco CklickShares used in a facility. Here are the improvements: A better UI: Key system health […]

Barco Amps Up XMS Cloud Platform With New Version

Epson Debuts Four New Projection Solutions at InfoComm 2023, Including One for 21:9 UCC Applications

Epson is showing all its new 3-chip, 3LCD laser projectors at InfoComm, including the PowerLite L series with 4K Enhancement, its first extreme short-throw with 4K Enhancement, new 4K Crystal Motion technology and a new cloud-based projection management software. Here are the details: Epson PowerLite 810E Extreme Short Throw with 4K Enhancement: The PowerLite 810E […]

Epson Debuts Four New Projection Solutions at InfoComm 2023, Including One for 21:9 UCC Applications

NETGEAR AV Debuts New 4350 Series Switches for AV-over-IP Installs

NETGEAR Pro AV just debuted the M4350 series of fully managed AV switches. Designed for even the most demanding AV-over-IP installations of up to thousands of endpoints, the M4350 series combines enterprise-class hardware with the simplicity of out-of-the-box multicast functionality and profile-based configuration. The M4350 series features redundant power supply options, PoE++, larger switching fabrics, […]

NETGEAR AV Debuts New 4350 Series Switches for AV-over-IP Installs

intoPix and Providius Partner for Integration of JPEG XS Tech into Providius Broadcast Media Guard

intoPIX and Providius are unveiling the integration of the intoPIX JPEG XS technology into the Providius Broadcast Media Guard (BMG), which acquires, decodes, and analyzes a wide variety of IP media flows. Providius offers solutions that passively analyze both the IT and the broadcast side of operations, providing a concise picture of systems in real-time. […]

intoPix and Providius Partner for Integration of JPEG XS Tech into Providius Broadcast Media Guard

Nureva Partners With Axeos for Custom Mount to Hold Nureva HDL300, HDL310

Nureva just partnered with Axeos for a custom mount to hold the Nureva HDL300 and HDL310 microphone and speaker bar above a display. When used with a display on a stand, the VESA-compatible mount offers customers a mobile audio conferencing solution that can easily move within a room or between rooms without compromising audio coverage. […]

Nureva Partners With Axeos for Custom Mount to Hold Nureva HDL300, HDL310

Roland’s Professional A/V Division SR-20HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

Roland’s Professional A/V Division just updated the SR-20HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer, an enterprise-based streaming solution for adding a full audio mix to any production and encode for livestreaming without a dedicated PC. The latest version 1.20 firmware update brings improved streaming visual quality, backward/forward video preview dialog, additional tools for setting up detailed video […]

Roland’s Professional A/V Division SR-20HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

Roland’s Professional A/V Division Adds VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

Roland’s Professional A/V Division just added the VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer, a new model in the acclaimed VR streaming switcher lineup, during InfoComm 2023. Offering audio and video I/O, a large touchscreen, and hands-on controls, this portable unit gives a single operator all the tools needed to manage any mid-level hybrid production. Advanced Roland […]

Roland’s Professional A/V Division Adds VR-120HD Direct Streaming AV Mixer

AVer’s TR313V2 AI Auto Tracking Camera Is Now Certified for Microsoft Teams

AVer Information today announced the TR313V2 AI Auto Tracking Camera is Certified for Microsoft Teams as a back of the room presenter camera, the first AVer Pro AV camera in the lineup to obtain it. The TR313V2 features 12X optical zoom, an 8MP camera with 4K resolution and uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) auto tracking (full […]

AVer’s TR313V2 AI Auto Tracking Camera Is Now Certified for Microsoft Teams

Robe Lighting Acquires Avolites

Robe Lighting, a Roznov, Czech Republic-based lighting manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Avolites, a manufacturer of lighting & video control products. The agreement was reached in the U.K. yesterday. “The Avolites Leadership team wanted to ensure the best outcome for our employees, customers, suppliers and the brand,” said Avolites MD Paul Wong, “Robe is an […]

Robe Lighting Acquires Avolites

Audio-Technica Shows New Beamforming Ceiling Array Mic and Engineered Sound Wireless Line at InfoComm 2023

Audio-Technica is at InfoComm 2023 in booth #3554 focused on showing integrators how to leverage two new products — the ATND1061DAN beamforming ceiling array microphone (which features recently announced Microsoft Teams and Zoom Rooms compatibility when paired with a Q-SYS bundle) and the new Engineered Sound Wireless (ES Wireless) line. We recorded a pre-InfoComm 2023 […]

Audio-Technica Shows New Beamforming Ceiling Array Mic and Engineered Sound Wireless Line at InfoComm 2023

Aurora Multimedia Debuts RXT4D Desktop Touch Panel

Aurora Multimedia just debuted the RXT4D, a 4” desktop touch panel with a ReAX JavaScript-based control system with a built-in mic array. Designed for UCC applications and educational, hospitality and digital signage installs, the RXT4D has a 480 x 480, square 1:1 aspect ratio touch screen with 160° viewing. It incorporates a Dante-based, beam-forming microphone […]

Aurora Multimedia Debuts RXT4D Desktop Touch Panel

Digital Projection Highlights dvLED, Projector Lines at InfoComm 2023

In celebration of 25 years of serving the imaging needs of the systems integration community, Digital Projection highlights the breadth and versatility of its dvLED and projector lines via several unique demonstrations throughout its InfoComm Booth #3029. The highlight of the exhibit features the projection mapping capabilities of DP’s new award-winning Satellite Modular Laser System. […]

Digital Projection Highlights dvLED, Projector Lines at InfoComm 2023

Palmer Digital Group Shows Outdoor Display Solutions at InfoComm 2023

Palmer Digital Group is showing its outdoor display solutions for retail and hospitality at InfoComm and it also launched the PDG’s EV24-1C all-in-one Electronic Vehicle (EV) charging solution, which integrates Samsung OH24F outdoor displays, targeted for businesses and public spaces. Palmer says that many PDG menu board structures can be lifted into place by two […]

Palmer Digital Group Shows Outdoor Display Solutions at InfoComm 2023

New Digital Signage Company, SmartMatter, Offers Automation, Analytic Support

A company called SmartMatter AI launched today, aimed at the digital signage industry. We really don’t know much about them and the release didn’t offer many details, but what we know is that SmartMatter AI claims to offer automation and analytic support for signage in offices, retail, airports, hospitals and hotels and can help in […]

New Digital Signage Company, SmartMatter, Offers Automation, Analytic Support

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1248: Canon Will Focus on Live, Corporate Production Applications of Its Cameras at InfoComm 2023

The latest episode of Rants & rAVes features Canon’s Len Musmeci, a pro market strategy advisor, to talk about what the company will show in booth #2543 at InfoComm 2023. Canon has decided to focus on streaming and live production solutions for IC23 and will take the opportunity to demo its new AI- and gesture-based […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1248: Canon Will Focus on Live, Corporate Production Applications of Its Cameras at InfoComm 2023

Need Help Spec’ing Dante’s AV-over-IP Solutions? Well, Audinate Has a Solution

Audinate today introduced Dante Professional Services as an additional resource for consultants, integrators and end users to help design, deploy and manage Dante systems. Dante Professional Services provides access to Audinate’s deep networked AV expertise for creating comprehensive system designs, design reviews, and recommendations or when a neutral third party is needed to resolve technical […]

Need Help Spec’ing Dante’s AV-over-IP Solutions? Well, Audinate Has a Solution

Williams AV Demos Assistive Communication Concept With Bluetooth Auracast at InfoComm 2023

Williams AV is demonstrating an assistive communication concept using Bluetooth Auracast here at InfoComm 2023 — it’s a concept that is not available for purchase yet but gives attendees a glimpse into the technology and its potential applications in the ProAV industry. The new Bluetooth-capable Auracast was announced by the Bluetooth SIG in June 2022. […]

Williams AV Demos Assistive Communication Concept With Bluetooth Auracast at InfoComm 2023

Visionary Partners With NETGEAR to Introduce Custom Profile for AV-over-IP Endpoints

Visionary and NETGEAR have partnered to provide integrators with a custom profile for Visionary’s AV-over-IP endpoints in NETGEAR’s line of professional AV-enabled switches. With this enhancement, NETGEAR’s switches can now automatically recognize Visionary devices as soon as they are connected, simplifying the configuration process and offering a plug-and-play experience to the end users. This integration […]

Visionary Partners With NETGEAR to Introduce Custom Profile for AV-over-IP Endpoints

Utelogy Now Offers Support for Sony Professional BRAVIA Displays, VPL Series Projectors

Utelogy Corporation has announced a partnership with Sony in which Utelogy now offers support for Sony’s Professional BRAVIA displays and VPL series of laser projectors and will be adding support for Sony’s SRG and BRC line of PTZ and Remote cameras. Through this partnership, Utelogy users can expect integration of Sony’s Professional BRAVIA Displays and […]

Utelogy Now Offers Support for Sony Professional BRAVIA Displays, VPL Series Projectors

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1247: Sony Will Show Virtual Production at InfoComm 2023, Along with 16 New BRAVIA Displays and Much More

My next pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast features Sony’s director of B2B sales and marketing, Mark Bonofacio, who details everything you can expect in its booth next week. In addition to 16 new BRAVIA displays — in three new product lines — Sony has decided to focus its in-booth virtual (XR) production set on corporate and live event […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1247: Sony Will Show Virtual Production at InfoComm 2023, Along with 16 New BRAVIA Displays and Much More

Here’s what Ross Video Has Planned for InfoComm 2023

Ross Video announced it will be demonstrating a wide range of visual technology solutions at InfoComm 2023. From content creation to immersive visual experiences and all the infrastructure in between, Ross Video will be showcasing an array of products and solutions for the most critical production and AV needs. Additional announcements and product demonstrations include: […]

Here’s what Ross Video Has Planned for InfoComm 2023

Da-Lite Not Only Added a 10-Foot SightLine Cable Drop, But It’s Offering 21:9 Screens Now, Too!

Da-Lite just debuted a new 10-foot SightLine Cable Drop option available with its Tensioned Advantage and Advantage electric screens. While SightLine’s standard 70″ aircraft-grade cable drop screen feature covers most custom drop-sizing scenarios, the new 10′ drop is designed to provide more flexibility for unique installations, such as unusually high ceilings, where additional drop may […]

Da-Lite Not Only Added a 10-Foot SightLine Cable Drop, But It’s Offering 21:9 Screens Now, Too!

Humly Intros Software Solutions to North American Audiences at InfoComm 2023

Humly just introduced its Humly Software Solutions to North American audiences at InfoComm in addition to two hardware solutions, all aimed at digital signage and UCC applications. The Humly Software Solutions suite includes four offerings: Humly Floor Plan, Humly Reservations, Humly Visitor and Humly Wayfinding, deployable separately or in any combination throughout an office building, […]

Humly Intros Software Solutions to North American Audiences at InfoComm 2023

Roland’s Professional A/V Division Announces VR-400UHD 4K Streaming AV Mixer

Roland’s Professional A/V Division just announced the VR-400UHD 4K Streaming AV Mixer, a 4K switcher for live events. Using two touch screens, users can quickly set various scene presets, preview them in real-time and confidently run transitions by knowing what viewers will see. The VR-400UHD can preview eight scenes at once on the touch screen, […]

Roland’s Professional A/V Division Announces VR-400UHD 4K Streaming AV Mixer

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1246: SpinetiX Wants to Help AV Integrators Make Recurring Revenue on Digital Signage — Here’s How

My next pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast features SpinetiX CEO, Francesco Ziliani, to talk how moving clients from a CapEx to OpEx model when investing in an AV or digital signage system. Primarily, says Ziliani, is the relationship value you get from providing AVaaS. Also, it gives you the ability to add on features later, too — Ziliani […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1246: SpinetiX Wants to Help AV Integrators Make Recurring Revenue on Digital Signage — Here’s How

Nureva Adds Lumens Digital Optics to Family of Audio-Based Positional Camera Tracking Technology

Nureva just added Lumens Digital Optics to its family of compatible audio-based, positional camera tracking technology using Nureva’s HDL410 audio conferencing system with Lumens’ PTZ cameras. Using Nureva’s sound location device API, available through the Nureva Developer Toolkit, and the Lumens CamConnect Pro, this software-free integration allows coordinate-based location data from Nureva’s HDL410 system to […]

Nureva Adds Lumens Digital Optics to Family of Audio-Based Positional Camera Tracking Technology

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1245: Here’s a Live Demo of What Audio-Technica is Showing at InfoComm 2023; If You’re in UCC, You’ll love This!

My latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast features Audio-Technica’s Mark Donovan, applications engineering manager. To do a real-time, live demo of both products being highlighted in booth #3554 at InfoComm 2023. First, you see and hear the Audio-Technica Engineered Sound Wireless system including Mark switching between each of the four transmitters (mics) in real-time. Then, Mark switches to […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1245: Here’s a Live Demo of What Audio-Technica is Showing at InfoComm 2023; If You’re in UCC, You’ll love This!

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1244: CrimsonAV Will Focus on QSR Kiosks, LED Mounting Solutions and Personalized Service at InfoComm 2023

On my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 videocast, CrimsonAV’s Will Bear, vice president of sales and marketing, joins me. Bear first details the company’s strategy and differentiation in the mounting business. We also talk about how CrimsonAV will be in booth 1674 at InfoComm, and will demo new QSR mounting and kiosk solutions — indoor and outdoor — […]

Rants & rAVes — Episode 1244: CrimsonAV Will Focus on QSR Kiosks, LED Mounting Solutions and Personalized Service at InfoComm 2023