The other day I was on a call with a design firm, talking about the types of projects they do and how I may be of assistance to them in the future. We went through the typical 45 to 50 minutes of discussing workflows, skill sets, capabilities and portfolio pieces. Then at the end of […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Roland The transition to 4K is well underway across professional AV, but few organizations make that transition at once. Corporate facilities, educational institutions, houses of worship, and event venues may add a 4K camera or display while continuing to rely on HD computers, confidence monitors, streaming encoders, and other equipment […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST The way we experience video meetings has changed dramatically over the past several years, but many meeting rooms haven’t necessarily kept up. We’ve become accustomed to seeing colleagues clearly on platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, where everyone has their own space on the screen. Yet when we return to […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST This LAVNCH & LEARN, in partnership with Panasonic, covers TAA compliance — what it actually means, where it applies and how to adapt product strategies to meet these requirements. This session featured Steph Beckett, RP Higgins of Electric Picture Display Systems and Jason Karol of Panasonic Projector & Display Americas. […]

One Equity Partners (OEP) has entered into an agreement to acquire Nexora, the parent company of Almo Pro AV, with the transaction expected to close by March 2027. The proposed acquisition is expected to support investments in technology, digital services and distribution operations across North America and Europe. For Almo Pro AV’s integrator customers and […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Roland 4K cameras and displays have become increasingly common across professional AV environments. Corporate organizations, educational institutions, houses of worship, and event venues regularly purchase equipment capable of supporting 4K production. Yet many of these organizations continue to operate primarily in HD, even when the cameras within their systems […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST How Technology and Storytelling Come Together to Create Memorable Experiences: This LAVNCH event, in partnership with Panasonic, highlights how advanced projection technology and storytelling are powering the immersive experiences of today. This session featured Steph Beckett, Brian Duffy of Panasonic & Display Americas, Tice Lerner of LUMA Projection Arts Festival […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Roland Professional video production has traditionally relied on multiple cameras to create the variety of shots expected during live events, presentations, and streaming productions. A wide shot may capture an entire stage while additional cameras provide closer views of presenters, panelists, or other areas of interest. Each additional perspective […]

The Sony and Spectrio Integration Playbook serves as a unified playbook for connected, intelligent and monetizable in-store communication. The book highlights some of the best practices for integrators, operators and end users in these environments, as well as key features of Sony and Spectrio’s unified, playerless platform. The Integration Playbook discusses the impact of today’s […]

In an industry that evolves as quickly as AV, learning doesn’t stop after your first job or your first certification. New technologies, changing customer expectations and evolving best practices mean professional development is an ongoing part of the job. This month’s Temperature Check explores how AV professionals continue to grow, what role certifications play and […]

What does it take to deliver a meeting experience that works for everyone, wherever they’re joining from? That’s the question behind “New Rules of Connection,” our new video series with HP. Throughout the series, we’ll explore what makes collaboration successful and what it means for the AV professionals designing, installing and supporting those experiences. For […]

Each year, we present the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the products, brands, companies and people that AV professionals trust most. These awards are built around industry participation – the AV community has selected the finalists, and now it’s time for you, the readers, to select the winners. Finalists and winners will receive recognition across […]

FORTÉ has appointed Christopher Mounts as its next global chief executive officer effective Oct. 1, 2026. Mounts succeeds Jeff Stoebner, who has served as CEO since 2009 and will remain with FORTÉ, transitioning to the role of executive chairman of the board. Mounts joined FORTÉ in 2015 as controller and was named CFO in 2019. […]

In my role, I get cold-called and pitched. A lot. I find that ironic, considering that part of my job description is that I’m the one out there cold calling and pitching. It’s the circle of life, I suppose. I’ll tell you a secret about the pitches I get: Most of them are awful. I […]

Trends are everywhere, even in the AV industry. For May’s temperature check survey, we decided to ask you, the readers, what trends are influencing projects the most and having the biggest impact on the industry. We also asked what trend has been the most overhyped. Your responses provided some interesting perspectives on the ideas and […]

By Steph Beckett and Cory Knapp This year marked my sixth CEDIA Expo. I’ve attended every year since 2021, and every year I look forward to seeing what’s new in residential AV. This year, I brought along our content specialist, Cory Knapp, for his first-ever CEDIA Expo. We thought that gave us an excellent reason […]

LG Electronics USA introduced the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 Micro LED LMPD display, a large-format display designed for commercial installations. The new model will make its first U.S. public appearance Sept. 15 during a customer event at Starpower’s Dallas showroom. The LMPD combines LG Micro LED technology with NovaStar’s COEX 5G Solution. According to LG, […]

I wrote two posts about eight years ago that raised a lot of eyebrows. They questioned the continued value of an integrator who believed their value lay in delivering hardware at the end of a construction project, especially as systems became more commoditized, complexity decreased and platform access became more universal. I asserted that firms […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Brian Phillips, Director of Product Marketing for HP Poly Meeting room collaboration technology has been constantly evolving for decades, with new waves of innovation emerging just as we get used to the previous ones. Artificial intelligence, advanced camera experiences, intelligent audio processing and new software capabilities continue to reshape […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s Temperature Check Survey!  The lines between residential and professional AV continue to blur as users bring consumer technology expectations into workplaces, classrooms, hospitality spaces and beyond. Intuitive interfaces, smart automation and seamless experiences are no longer “nice to have” — they’re becoming the […]

Human history is full of things that once seemed perfectly reasonable and that we now look back upon and wonder, what in the world were they thinking? For centuries, illnesses were treated by bleeding patients, attaching leeches or heating cups to create suction that was thought to draw sickness out. Even indoor plumbing was once […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Digital screens are no longer vessels for rotating announcements. They’re critical communication systems. But that expanded role comes with a challenge. If displays now wear many hats: internal communications, operational information, wayfinding, safety messaging and more, how do you keep them from becoming overcomplicated? I.e., How do you keep them […]

FORTÉ has acquired Vega Global, expanding the systems integrator’s presence across Asia-Pacific and giving it professional staff in 22 countries serving customers in more than 70 major markets worldwide. The acquisition adds more than 750 Vega Global employees to FORTÉ and establishes or expands its presence in Hong Kong, Mainland China, India, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, […]

“I don’t know, ask ChatGPT.” Probably one of the most uttered sentences in the English language right now. Between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and others, we have so many resources at our disposal for solving problems. But every time I use one of these readily available resources, I feel guilty. AI guilt is a new-ish […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST By Brian Phillips, Director of Product Marketing for HP Poly Meeting room “success” is often measured by the technology deployed within the space. Are we using certified devices? What are the camera specs and microphone pickup? Are the camera and microphone appropriate for the room? Did we deploy the features […]

My old boss had an aphorism that he shared with us almost daily, even more often when he was frustrated with our efforts. “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” A big part of preparation is planning. And the best time to start planning is early. Why do I bring this up now, you ask? I’ve been […]

Each year, we present the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the products, brands, companies and people that AV professionals trust most. These awards are built around industry participation – the AV community has the chance to make nominations that help determine the finalists, and readers select the winners. Finalists and winners will receive recognition across […]

Uniguest announced the acquisition of Visix, an Atlanta-based provider of digital signage, room management and visual communications solutions. The deal expands Uniguest’s presence in corporate and higher education markets while adding Visix’s technology to its digital engagement portfolio. Visix develops digital signage, room scheduling and wayfinding systems for corporate campuses, universities, health care systems and […]

The first beamforming microphone array I ever saw was the Revoluto by Beyerdynamic, released back in 2006. It was a horizontal “corridor” microphone designed to pick up a speaker at the front of a room, even as they moved from side to side. I’m not asserting it was the first microphone of this type; I […]

If you weren’t sure you belong in the AV world, here are some proof points you can use to ensure you know you’re at home. It’s August, summer has settled in, things have quieted down a bit and the fall event season has not yet kicked into high gear. That makes this the perfect time […]

Bose Professional officially announced that it has acquired Fulcrum Acoustic, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of loudspeakers, amplifiers and immersive audio systems. Fulcrum will continue to operate under its own brand and maintain its products, customer support, service and partner relationships. “We’ve admired Fulcrum for years — not just for its exceptional products, but for the way […]

ADI Global Distribution Inc. officially announced the completion of its spin-off from Resideo Technologies, Inc., establishing ADI as an independent publicly traded company. ADI’s common stock will begin regular-way trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ADIG. The spin-off was completed through the distribution of all shares of ADI common […]