Onkyo introduced the TX-8470 Network Stereo Receiver with 110 watts per channel stereo and integrated with third-party voice assistants such as Google and Apple. With gold-plated terminals and audio-grade capacitors, it’s powered by 110 watts per channel at 8ohms. The company says the TX-8470 features an AKM Premium 32-bit / 768 kHz Stereo 2-Channel DAC, […]

Vivitek announced the D9000Z Series single-chip DLP laser projectors designed for large venues. According to the company, the D9000Z Series delivers up to 27,000 lumens of brightness using a blue laser, coupled with a color wheel. The D9000Z Series incorporates a high-end IC with de-interlacing, scaling, warping and edge-blending functionality to minimize delays and latency. […]

Carousel Digital Signage has expanded its content creation universe through native integrations with Canva, Google Slides and Geckoboard, allowing Carousel Cloud customers to leverage three of today’s leading design, presentation and dashboard tools for their digital signage messaging, according to the company. Carousel says Canva, Google Slides and Geckoboard are popular platforms among educational institutions […]

Chyron released a series of updates to its Chyron LIVE cloud-native live production platform. With an emphasis on online production accessibility, remote production monitoring, smooth remote commentary, more intuitive illustrated replay and simpler graphics playout, the company says LIVE’s latest features continue to enhance the quality of livestreaming content that sports and news broadcasters can […]

Nureva announced it has appointed Videnda as its distributor in Ireland. As a provider of multivendor audiovisual and collaboration solutions, Videnda is set to “accelerate the adoption of Nureva’s audio conferencing product line.” By integrating these offerings with products from other AV suppliers, Videnda says it will enhance larger meeting rooms and educational spaces with […]

Ricoh Europe has opened a new experience centre in Bergen Op Zoom, The Netherlands. The centre is designed to showcase the latest technologies for improving collaboration, productivity, and sustainability in the workplace. Ricoh offers a range of solutions from managed workplace services to document management and intelligent process automation. The experience centre features a showcase […]

In Museum Square in Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum (Holland’s History Museum) is evidence of the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands. As the national museum dedicated to Dutch arts and history, it serves as a destination for enthusiasts, historians and art aficionados from around the globe. With a legacy spanning centuries, the Rijksmuseum is one of […]

Jetbuilt just became the first fully encompassing AV-centric platform to offer a comprehensive commercial workflow for designing, presenting, building and supporting projects in multiple languages. From creating initial proposals and RFPs to running complex project management schedules, communicating with clients through the innovative Client Portal and providing ongoing support, this first phase rollout is available […]

Airzone Control announced a new API integration with Savant that allows Airzone’s HVAC control and zoning solutions to work inside the Savant Smart Home and Smart Power ecosystems. Airzone delivers intelligent HVAC control for mini-split, multi-split Inverter/VRF and ductless units. It does this by leveraging a library of manufacturer protocols to control fan speed and […]

DEXON introduced a SDI input card to the DVP500x video processor, DMX302x scaling matrix and DXN6000 video wall processor families. As you know, SDI is used in broadcast and live events as well as in medical imaging to send uncompressed audio and video in and around a facility as it’s simple to use for long […]

Sphere Entertainment announced that it has acquired all of the remaining shares it did not previously own of HOLOPLOT. Sphere Entertainment made its first investment into HOLOPLOT in 2018 when the two companies partnered to develop Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, which is used to drive the live audio experience when Sphere opened in […]

Chief, a brand of Legrand AV, just debuted the Tempo Flat Panel In-Wall Mount System, calling it the first in-wall mount system of its kind in the industry. This all-in-one system includes in-wall storage and flat panel mounts that can be purchased and installed to accommodate the stages of construction, from rough-in to AV commissioning. […]

Absen announced the Absenicon X Series and KLCOB V2 Series, two MicroLED solutions, the Acclaim Series, AW Series and NX Series will debut at InfoComm 2024 in booth W2524. Absenicon X: Available in varying sizes, including 108”, 136” and 163”, the company says the Absenicon X Series uses microLED technology and optional interactive touch capabilities. […]

EnGenius just debuted the ECW526, the newest addition to the Cloud Wi-Fi 7 Access Point series. With the Wi-Fi 7 4×4 ECW536 access point, now priced at $499, the company says it delivers speeds of up to 9.4 Gbps. By using three frequency bands — 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz — one access […]

Epson announced its new large venue 4K laser projectors are now available — the EB-PQ Series. According to the company, more people are seeking out immersive entertainment and crave engaging displays in everyday work and education spaces. Supporting this evolving trend, the new 4K projectors offer higher pixel density on screen to ensure realistic content, […]

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced that it has published a major update to its widely adopted High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR), which launched the display industry’s first fully open standard specifying high dynamic range (HDR) quality. The updated spec, DisplayHDR version 1.2, includes tighter performance requirements, including for luminance, color […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group added three new additions to its ARCAM Radia Series. And, the ST25 digital audio player takes its position as ARCAM’s new flagship streamer. Succeeding the SA30, the new SA35 and SA45 represent the next evolution of ARCAM’s integrated amplifiers, utilizing the company’s latest fifth-generation Class G amplification. ARCAM’s ST25 maintains the […]

Planar announced that two Planar large format LCD display families achieved a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity certification from the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). After meeting rigorous cybersecurity standards for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the Planar UltraRes W Series ultra-wide format LCD display and Planar Simplicity M Series 4K LCD display are the Planar’s first commercial […]

Nanolumens announced new enhancements to the Engage Pro in preparation for InfoComm 2024. The company says these new features, aimed at improving compatibility and user experience, complement Engage Pro’s flip-chip COB MiniLED technology, delivering high contrast and high-performance visuals to the Engage Series. Nanolumens says the latest enhancements to Engage Pro include integration with Megapixel […]

Tannoy is set to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the original Autograph loudspeaker by unveiling the new Autograph 12. The company says the new Autograph 12 pays homage to the company’s dual concentric drive unit while introducing new features. For nearly a century, Tannoy has been at the forefront of speaker innovation. In 1947, it […]

Earlier this year, when I published my 2024 Kayye’s Krystal Ball predictions, I said, “Xyte will become the AV Cloud and platform of choice.” Well, since then, the company has secured agreements with Legrand | AV, Avocor, the HDBaseT Alliance, Symetrix, AVPro Edge, Bluesound, and others (that I’m not allowed to talk about yet) to […]

Blaze Audio announced it has acquired the Ci Series of commercial install loudspeakers from Cornered Audio ApS, thus adding its Ci loudspeakers with the company’s existing PowerZone amplifiers, software and controllers. The deal will see Blaze Audio take immediate ownership of the Ci Series of products — the Ci2, Ci4, Ci4-V, Ci5, Ci5-V, and CS8 and CS12 […]

AVer Information introduced the MD120UI, a medical grade, pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera designed for patient monitoring. AVer’s MD120UI is equipped with AI and 20X optical zoom and 4K imaging as well as an IR-based night view function and 24-hour monitoring with no blind spots. The Infrared Night Vision function of the MD120UI enables […]

Xyte, developer of an all-in-one “servitization platform” for device and hardware manufacturers, has announced that two of its AV customers, Symetrix and WyreStorm, are launching e-commerce stores built on Xyte Device Cloud (XDC). Symetrix and WyreStorm will then make it easier and more cost-effective for channel partners and end users to unlock new features for […]

Extron is already shipping its PL EXP PDU8L control system power expansion interface that provides centralized 12V DC power management, monitoring and temperature sensing. It delivers 60 watts across eight individually controllable outputs. The IPL EXP PDU8L is Ethernet enabled and features the ability to monitor power consumption while providing a temperature port and thermistor […]

Update as of May 2, 2024: Josh.ai has filed a motion to dismiss with the court, alleging that “Snap [One]’s claims were not adequately investigated.” Read the full document here. Update as of August 14, 2023: Josh.ai sent the following statement to rAVe [PUBS] responding to the Snap One letter: “We believe the claims to be completely […]

CEDIA has opened submissions globally for the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Honored annually at the three worldwide CEDIA Smart Home Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement of the professional smart home industry. The Lifetime Achievement Award is open to […]

VuWall announced enhancements to its VuStream 150 H.264 HDMI video encoder. The VuStream 150, part of the VuStream series of encoders and decoders, seamlessly integrates with PAK video wall, KVM nodes, and VuScape controllers, while being centrally configured and managed by the TRx centralized management software platform. The latest VuStream 150 encoder appliance supports HDMI […]

Luxul introduced the Luxul Wi-Fi 6 AX3600 4×4 Dual-Band Indoor Access Point (AP-3064). This latest addition to Luxul’s product lineup leverages the power of Wi-Fi 6 technology, backed by Luxul’s suite of free services and benefits offered through its Customer Assurance Program (CAP). The Luxul AP-3064 pairs an upgraded wireless protocol, Wi-Fi 6, with Luxul’s […]

InfoComm 2024, June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will present a comprehensive business and project management education program for AV integrators, featuring NSCA’s BizSkills full-day program, a state of the industry luncheon presented by AVIXA’s market intelligence team and more. “We designed this program for InfoComm 2024 to provide AV integrators […]

DPA Microphones A/S announced the hiring of Jens Jermiin as the brand’s new Vice President of Marketing. A leader in the marketing world, with previous roles at global brands like Coca-Cola, Carlsberg and Bang & Olufsen, Jermiin has been with DPA in an interim capacity since December and will now fully lead the department, effective […]

Leon Speakers and Mera Studio Architects introduced the Mera Sound Sconce, a full-range audio and dimmable integrated light supported by Leon’s 33UX audio platform. The Mera Sound Sconce provides dual illumination — emanating light from behind both its shell and its grille. The companies say the magnetic grille attachment is suitable for both retrofit and […]