Almo Pro AV announced that it is bringing the E4 Experience to Dallas on Sept. 15 and Boston on Oct. 15. E4 is the Pro AV industry’s original traveling regional event for integrators, consultants, IT Managers and end users. The company said the E4 Experience is a customizable day-long format designed to give local attendees […]

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 […]

Extron officially launched the USB Extender xi Series, which extends and switches USB signals from peripheral devices to a host computer up to 1,980 feet through a Gigabit Ethernet network or up to 330 feet point-to-point over one CATx cable. The solution supports High-Speed (USB 2) and earlier devices. It can be powered by the […]

Extron announced that it is now shipping the DTP3 T 322 D, a two-input wallplate transmitter that sends USB-C and HDMI video, USB data, embedded audio, power and control up to 330 feet over a shielded CAT 6A cable. The company said it can provide up to 100 watts of USB-C power delivery to charge […]

DVDO announced the launch of DVDO-C9-1-G, a 4K 360° all-in-one conference camera designed to deliver an immersive meeting experience for conference rooms, huddle spaces, classrooms and hybrid meeting environments. DVDO-C9-1-G combines four synchronized 4K camera lenses to capture a complete 360° panoramic view of the room with six integrated microphones offering an 18-ft pickup range […]

Epson officially announced the availability of its first all-in-one dvLED displays, the LE-C1 Series. The series is powered by chip-on-board technology and aims to provide an expansive viewing experience with bright, high contrast images, even in high ambient light environments. The company said the all-in-one dvLED displays aim to deliver a complete, ready-to-deploy solution that […]

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 […]

Logitech announced that it has enhanced its presence and environmental sensor, Logitech Spot, through ten new partner integrations. The company said that connecting Spot’s data stream directly into workplace management, AV control and analytics platforms including Appspace, Extron, Q-SYS, Planon, Robin, Spaceti, Utelogy, VergeSense, Xyte and Zoom aims to benefit companies and employees through responsive, […]

SAVe (Sustainability in AV) announced Michael Blackman, Oladele “Dele” Ogunseitan and Diran Apelian as keynote speakers for the SAVe 2026 Global Conference, scheduled for Oct. 13-14 in Los Angeles. The speakers will examine sustainability issues affecting the global AV industry, including technology innovation, electronic waste, responsible manufacturing and the availability and recovery of critical materials. […]

Symetrix is now shipping the Cognio C20 Smart Processor, a compact networked audio DSP that gives AV integrators a new hardware platform for building distributed Cognio systems. The C20 provides 64 Dante transmit and 64 Dante receive channels, eight channels of acoustic echo cancellation, 32 playback channels and eight record channels. It also includes 8×8 […]

AVer Information Inc. introduced its Try & Buy Program, an evaluation initiative that allows organizations to test eligible AVer products in their own environments before making a purchasing decision. The program is designed to simplify the technology evaluation process and aims to provide customers with up to 60 days to assess AVer solutions within their […]

AVer Information Inc. launched the NC30, a flexible NDI encoder and decoder designed to simplify AV-over-IP deployments. The NC30 connects cameras, displays and room systems across the network, aiming to support more efficient deployment of meeting, learning and collaboration environments. The NC30 supports encoding and decoding within one device, and it enables seamless conversion between […]

Squirrels announced the launch of the Ditto Android Receiver, expanding the company’s digital signage, wireless presentation and emergency alerting platform to Android-powered TVs, projectors and interactive flat panels. The company said the new receiver software allows organizations to install Ditto directly on compatible Android devices from Google Play, eliminating the need for a separate set-top […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

EPOS announced a new technology upgrade that aims to deliver a more streamlined and convenient user experience. Native Bluetooth certification for Microsoft Teams is now live for the EPOS IMPACT 1000 and IMPACT 500 headsets in an effort to enable professionals to break free from a traditional dongle interface. The company said that users can […]

Dell Technologies officially launched the Dell Pro P 43 4K Huddle Conferencing Monitor (P4326QEB), an all-in-one conferencing solution built for small meeting rooms and huddle spaces accommodating up to six people. Dell said that the solution combines a Sony STARVIS 8MP 4K camera with 3D noise reduction, beamforming microphones, front-firing speakers and USB-C connectivity into […]

Extron today announced the availability of its 2026 New Products Brochure – Second Edition. The company said the issue builds on the first edition with additional AV solutions for signal distribution, collaboration, audio, video processing, control and room scheduling. Extron said that the brochure highlights technologies designed to simplify system design, improve performance and support […]

Extron has introduced the DTP3T 321 4K/60 USB-C DTP3 Transmitter. The transmitter is designed to simplify long-distance USB-C extension, sending video, audio, data, power and bidirectional RS-232 signals up to 330 feet over a single shielded CAT 6A cable. According to Extron, the transmitter features a USB-C input, local HDMI output and two USB device […]

Salamander Designs officially announced that it has appointed Joel Hall as director of commercial business development. The newly created role responds to growth of the company’s commercial business. “Demand for our commercial products is growing fast,” said Chris Discotto, Salamander’s vice president of sales. “As companies invest in their meeting spaces and the bar for […]

Extron officially introduced its new BT 100 AT D Bluetooth Dante Audio Interface for integrating Bluetooth devices into a Dante-enabled audio system. The wall panel aims to allow a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to be used as the communication device in a conferencing system. It also supports stereo audio playback from a range of Bluetooth-enabled devices. […]

A lot has happened since my last column was published in 2023. I worked part time for two different companies as an independent contractor, attended or hosted (and paid for) several trade shows and mini-tech events, and so much more, but I’m not going to get into at this time. I joined A-V Services, Inc. […]

Nimans officially launched Nimans Techzone, a new technology experience center that aims to give channel partners a dedicated environment in which to demonstrate AV and connected workplace solutions to customers. Techzone is located at Nimans’ Manchester headquarters and combines interactive displays, video conferencing, audio and mounting solutions with unified communications, networking and security technology. The […]

NetSpeek announced the appointment of Mary McDowell to its Board of Directors. McDowell brings over three decades of experience in executive leadership in enterprise technology, communications and software. McDowell previously served as CEO of Polycom and led the company through a strategic transformation and its acquisition of Plantronics. She also served as president, CEO and […]

Legrand | AV officially announced that its Luxul professional AV networking switches are now supported within the Utelogy cloud-based AV management platform. The integration was developed through the Utelligence Alliance Partner Program. Legrand | AV said that the integration reinforces its commitment to open AV infrastructure and aims to ensure that the company’s networking solutions […]

DEXON announced that it is expanding its portfolio of modular AV solutions with the new 4-channel USB-C Input Board. The solution is fully compatible with DEXON video wall controllers, video processors and matrix switchers. The company said that the board is designed to enable connectivity of multiple sources to DEXON video wall or intelligent matrix […]

John Rudolph announced his retirement as president of PCD and named Hal Truax as his successor.  PCD said the transition marks the culmination of a thoughtful succession plan designed to ensure continuity for employees, customers and partners while positioning the company for continued growth.  According to PCD, Rudolph joined the company in 1999 and helped […]

Kramer announced a global customer commitment designed to help partners and end customers quote with confidence and deliver projects on time. The company is introducing two strategic commitments through the remainder of 2026 – price stability and improved product availability. Kramer said that it will maintain current pricing across its product portfolio through the end […]

Axion officially released its V3 Android PoE Touch Screen lineup for professional integrators. The company said that the updated lineup aims to deliver improved performance across all screen sizes. The V3 lineup is available in 5.5-, 8- and 10-inch models and now includes an octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, providing […]

IUF officially announced it has acquired Project Audio Visual (PAV). The company will bring Project Audio Visual UK and Europe into its Workplace division. “The acquisition creates a positive way forward for the expertise, relationships and reputation built by Project Audio Visual over many years. Being a part of IUF gives our existing clients and […]