Roland‘s professional AV division set out to completely refresh its VR Series mixers in 2023 and will showcase the new line, including an all-new 4K mixer, during InfoComm 2023 later this month. This year, Roland has focused on updating each key mixer from its VR line with  AV technologies and will be revealing an all-new […]

Atlona enters its third decade in business with a “more defined vertical focus augmented through new innovations for flagship product lines.” Atlona attend InfoComm (June 14-16, Orlando), where the company will demonstrate its new  OmniStream AV-over-IP platform and its latest collaboration, connectivity and control innovations for corporate and education customers. Atlona exhibits at Booth 4471. […]

I was joined by Pete Coman, the chief technology officer at PTS Consulting, to talk about the half-day (Tuesday, June 13) “Emerging Trends” program at InfoComm 2023 and why you should attend. This has always been a popular session at the show, and the format has changed to a live fireside-style chat session with a […]

You’ve probably heard of XYTE, but you may not understand who the company is or what it does. Well, 50+ manufacturers do, as they are using XYTE to help turn hardware into software and services as we move toward the future of AV being Hardware-as-a-Service. Intel will support this movement with a family of NUC […]

Matrox Video’s director of sales, Americas, Ron Rundell, joins me on my videocast today. Matrox will be at InfoComm 2023 in booth #2917 with the new LUMA Series of graphics cards capable of driving two 8K resolution displays (and will celebrate the launch at InfoComm with a reception). The ConvertIP IPMX-based AV-over-IP lineup has also […]

I am sooooo excited. I found out today that Logitech will bring the coolest thing I’ve seen in UCC to InfoComm 2023 — Project Ghost. What the heck is Project Ghost? Well, it’s a fully formed, turnkey telepresence system for small meetings, and it WORKS! The best way to describe it is for you to […]

I invited Craig Durr, senior analyst, Wainhouse Research, as my guest on this Rants & rAVes episode to talk about two sessions he is leading at InfoComm 2023 for AVIXA. Watch this videocast; Craig does a marvelous job of positioning these so those of you in the UCC market will know which one to attend. […]

Mo-Sys Engineering will again collaborate with LED processor company NovaStar to bring virtual production to InfoComm 2023 (booth 915, The demonstration will combine NovaStar LED processing with StarTracker camera tracking and Mo-Sys’ dedicated LED content server solution VP Pro XR. StarTracker is regarded as the gold standard in precision camera tracking for virtual production. Mo-Sys […]

Nearly three decades ago, SoundTube Entertainment revolutionized commercial audio distribution by creating the open-ceiling category of speakers. Over the years SoundTube has continued to innovate and create new categories of products that advance audio distribution and simplify installations. With the introduction of the STNet series in 2013, for the first-time system designers were able to […]

ACT Entertainment will present the latest Ultimate Support Systems (USS) brand solutions at InfoComm 2023 (Booth 3643). Acquired by ACT last fall, USS is set to display its new UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder and BCM-300 Deluxe Broadcast Mic Stand. The company’s new UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder offers flexible support for a wide variety of tablet […]

Hitachi Kokusai Electric America (Hitachi Kokusai) will show its wide range of HD/UHD and HDR support for high-quality visual content acquisition across numerous AV applications at InfoComm 2023 in booth 2488. New to AV audiences is the SK-UHD7000-S2, a multi-format HD camera that converts to 4K with an affordable license upgrade option. The upgrade path […]

Astera today announces the introduction of their new Fresnel series of lights; the compact PlutoFresnel and the larger LeoFresnel. By developing LED lights specifically for integration with a Fresnel lens, Astera aims to provide all of the benefits of LED – including lower power draw, higher output strength, precise color control, lightweight profile, and full […]

disguise has announced the availability of Invisible — a complete technology bundle for real-time markerless motion capture developed in partnership with Move.ai. By removing the need for markers, wearable suits and long calibration setups, Invisible allows anyone to easily mirror their movements onto a character rig within disguise’s Designer software, all in real-time. The solution […]

Chief will debut its latest mount, the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System, at InfoComm 2023 in the Legrand | AV Booth 2201 in Orlando. This all-in-one configurable wall mounting system is designed to improve efficiency by streamlining installation workflows. AV professionals can “increase productivity and cost savings with this new system, especially for mass […]

AV Stumpfl’s new Flex Black PRO projection surface will have its official US premiere at the upcoming InfoComm exhibition. The black surface material offers phenomenal black levels and an impressive contrast ratio. Jan Walter, AV Stumpfl sales director screens, explains what makes the new surface material so special: “Usually one cannot project onto a black […]

On my latest pre-InfoComm-2023 Rants & rAVes episode, Logitech’s VP and GM of B2B, Scott Wharton, joins to talk about Rally Bar Huddle, the company’s new huddle-space collaboration solution; Logi Dock Flex, its new desk-booking and management solution; and Logitech’s free desk-booking service — yes, free. Watch this to understand why you need to go […]

On my latest videocast, Michelle Montazeri, manager of digital signage at Legrand AV, joins to talk about her “Digital Signage: Where Do I Start?” class at InfoComm 2023 on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 a.m. EDT. Digital Signage is one of the fastest-growing segments of AV, and this session will help a beginner integrator or […]

Hergiswil, Switzerland – May 30, 2023 – SpinetiX, the leader in digital signage solutions, and BVD International, the regional A/V distributor for the Caribbean, today announced a new distribution partnership effective immediately. As part of the agreement, BVD International is offering the SpinetiX complete solution, ranging from award-winning HMP media players, DSOS™ operating system, SpinetiX […]

Pliant Technologies announced the release of a new CrewCom firmware and software update, v1.14. The latest update includes several enhancements to CrewCom’s already long list of capabilities, such as the support of two additional hardware devices, convenient new features and several key improvements to CrewWare control software to strengthen the user experience. Pliant will be […]

AV LINK will be at InfoComm in booth 2520 with the MaitreView 4KPlus, the MaitreView 4KLite, the MaitreView 4KPro, the IPS series (uncompressed & zero-latency 4K/60Hz AV over IP), the HS-1614W 8K/60Hz HDMI distribution amplifier, the HDM-3EXCU HDBaseT 3.0 Uncompressed 4K/60Hz HDMI & USB 2.0 extender (100M), and the WUH-3MLCU HDBaseT 3.0 Uncompressed 4K/60Hz HDMI […]

Modulo Pi just announced the Modulo Kinetic Version 5, a media server with a full array of features for interactivity. Introduced in 2016, Modulo Kinetic is Modulo Pi’s flagship media server. The platform can be used across a complete project workflow thanks to its 3D environment, real-time timelines, embedded live mixer and show control tools, […]

BenQ announced the LH730, the first LED-lit projector in the company’s lineup of DLP-based projectors. In addition to 4,000 lumens of brightness, the professional-grade LH730 1080p LED projector includes 98% of Rec. 709 color coverage in a single DLP 1080p resolution imager. The projector features long-lasting LED technology for up to 30,000 hours of life […]

Powersoft will introduce its cloud-based platform, Unica and Universo, to the U.S. market at InfoComm 2023 (June 14-16). The official unveiling will take place during a launch event on the show’s first day, June 14, at 12 p.m. at booth 5653. Building on Powersoft’s European launch at ISE, the Italian audio specialist says it is […]

Ahead of InfoComm 2023, LG Commercial Display is announcing a complete overhaul of the LG Pro Portal to make it easier to engage, transact and navigate the world of LG Business Solutions. “Leveraging years of customer feedback, the new portal offers a streamlined means to manage transactions, find product info and marketing materials, track shipments […]

Shure just announced the launch of the Microflex Advance MXA902 Integrated Conferencing Ceiling Array integrated loudspeaker and IntelliMix DSP for small and medium-sized meeting rooms. Since 2016, Shure’s Microflex Advance ceiling, wall and table array microphones have been a choice for AV conferencing applications. Following the MXA920 Ceiling Array Microphone launch in 2022, Shure is […]

Earlier this month, I logged into my AVIXA training portal. I uploaded several certificates for CTS RUs that I had earned over the last three years. Some of those RUs came from moderating technical webinars or teaching workshops or courses for AVIXA. Others came from events like LAVNCH WEEK right here on rAVe. Still more […]

Designed for larger payloads, the PTX Model 3 PRO provides the torque required to smoothly and quietly position cameras and lenses Novi, MI, May 24, 2023 – ENCO, the premier global provider of radio and TV software solutions, brings ultra-quiet, smooth camera operation to InfoComm, where the company will exhibit at Booth 3816 (June 14–16, […]

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — May 25, 2023 — Luxul, the leading innovator of IP networking solutions, will officially debut its new lineup of SW Series PoE+ AV switches in the Legrand | AV Booth 2201 in Orlando, Florida. The eight new managed switches allow systems integrators to quickly set up, install, and manage any AV-over-IP (AVoIP) […]

PHOENIX — May 25, 2023 — Blackwire Designs, a leading distributor in the custom installation and Pro AV markets, announced it will demonstrate its latest set of control system drivers and design-assistance services at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Florida, from June 10-16. At booth #4688, the company will highlight how it is adding value to pro […]

Fulcrum Acoustic will display a wide range of products and related technologies at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Among its loudspeaker offerings, the company will showcase a variety of passive cardioid products, the AHC, and the AHS series. The new Fulcrum Immersive division will debut its hardware and software tools in the company’s first-ever demo […]

SI builds on a 20-year projection screen legacy to deliver integrators a wide range of large-format display options to suit the size, scope, and requirements of any commercial project.  Austin, TX (May 25, 2023) — Screen Innovations celebrates 20 years as a leading provider of design- and installation-friendly projection screens at InfoComm 2023 with a […]

In my latest videocast, Epson’s senior product manager, Ramzi Shakra, joined me to discuss what the company has planned for InfoComm 2023 in booth 3428. For the last decade, Epson has always had an impressive projection-mapping show at the entrance of its booth, and this year’s demo will not disappoint. In addition, we’ll see some […]