Wilbur (Will) Pan, a Taiwanese American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor and entrepreneur, embarked on his 2024 “Mad Love” World Tour with the help of MaxTeam, one of the largest pop music performance service teams in China, and Chinese AV solutions provider EZPro, which provided the professional PA equipment at a variety of locations including Qingdao, […]

A.C. Americas, the parent company for A.C. Lighting, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick D’Angelo as Brand Manager for the PROLIGHTS brand. In his new role, Nick will report to Fred Mikeska and will closely collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, and other Brand Managers to strengthen the PROLIGHTS Brand. He will manage […]

Lectrosonics is pleased to announce the introduction of the DCHT digital stereo miniature transmitter and DCHR portable digital stereo receiver in the B1C1 frequency range, covering 537-691 MHz. These units are designed for use in film, TV, corporate, and sports productions as both a wireless audio link from a bag or cart system to cameras, […]

Plugable, experts in advanced connectivity, announce the launch of the newly redesigned UD-6950PDH docking station. Driven by customer feedback and technological advancements, this reimagined version now boasts a sleek space gray aluminum chassis designed for seamless productivity with Apple products. Unlike many docks on the market, the UD-6950PDH delivers two extra displays on every Mac, […]

Visix has added workplace wayfinding design solutions including searchable maps, office directories, 360° virtual tours and on-screen space booking, available with touch, voice and AI-driven gesture interaction, to its portfolio. Visix premiered two workplace wayfinding projects at InfoComm 2024, and both are now available for purchase. The first design for hybrid work environments lets employees […]

Blacks In Technology (BIT) will host its largest BITCON conference to date September 4-6 in Atlanta, GA. The Atlanta Marriott Marquis will host the conference, and there will be events and activations the entire week—including a community cookout to raise awareness regarding the importance of technology and tech related professions in the Black community a […]

Last week, Exertis Almo led a week of learning, connecting, celebrating and giving back as part of Exertis Almo’s “Evolve and Elevate” themed National Sales Meeting (NSM) in Baltimore, Maryland. The week, which included a keynote by motivational speaker Kevin Carroll, themed manufacturer product training and backpack filling for Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia, culminated with […]

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) just announced that the Taco Bell Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Dane Mathews, will present a keynote at DSE on Dec. 8 titled “Innovating Experience: Taking a Bold Approach to Customer Connection in QSR and Beyond.” He will explore the evolution of breakthrough omni-channel experiences centered around driving customer loyalty […]

D-Tools introduced D-Tools Payments, a payments solution for D-Tools Cloud that will help integrators’ payment processes. The company says D-Tools Payments is a secure, fully embedded solution designed to streamline payment processing directly within the D-Tools Cloud environment. D-Tools says D-Tools Payments features an expedient onboarding and underwriting process, transparent transaction fees and faster time-to-cash […]

Extron just debuted the Flex55 and EU Series of Network Button Panels for Extron control systems. Extron says these customizable AV system control interfaces are easy to use and work in conjunction with a control processor to perform a wide variety of AV system functions. With a press of a button, the company says users […]

Mersive Technologies announced the company’s latest System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 and SOC 3 reports, each stating that management of Mersive Technologies maintained effective controls over the security, confidentiality and availability of its wireless collaboration and sharing solution. The company says the reports were issued by BARR Advisory, P.A., a global cybersecurity consulting and […]

“I can be confident knowing that whatever comes along in any environment, my Lectrosonics will stand up to it.” Los Angeles, CA (August 5, 2024) — Joey Paul has done a little bit of everything. His work spans location sound, post, and music composition for productions across the feature film, web series, advertising, documentary, and […]

Chowmainsoft, a global leader of driver, module, and plugin development for home automation systems, announces the launch of the Chowmainsoft Marketplace. This online portal allows integrators to purchase and manage driver licenses, update drivers, and obtain support. The marketplace offers over 350 drivers across 160 unique manufacturer brands and nine control systems, making it the […]

Extron announce a milestone in its Education Technology Grant Program, surpassing over $25 million in grants of audiovisual equipment and software provided to educational institutions over the past 15 years. The company says these grants give administrators, instructors and technology professionals the opportunity to use advanced AV technology in their own learning spaces, evaluate the […]

Fersa Bearings, a leading multinational manufacturer of transmission and wheel components for some of the world’s most successful automotive brands – such as Mercedes Benz – has installed two supersize Philips Public LED High Brightness 7000 Series displays inside its new HQ in Zaragoza, delivering new visually enriching brand communication and presentation experiences for visitors […]

Vanco announced the PulseAudio PAEXEARC Digital Audio Extender with eARC that transmits eARC, ARC or S/PDIF digital audio signals via HDMI eARC or ARC digital audio signals up to 328 feet (100m) over a single Cat 5e/6 cable. The company says S/PDIF signals can be extended even further, up to 626 feet (200 meters). Both […]

  In this week’s episode of rAVe [TV], we have a LOT of Dante news ahead of CEDIA Expo and CIX. Also, we invite Hal Truax on as our guest, and he talks about his brand-new position at Aurora Multimedia. Finally, we discuss a few more upcoming events in our industry. 

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, a ransomware attack launched by a hacking group called BlackSuit took down the operations of approximately 15,000 North American auto retailers. The hackers did not actually attack the individual car dealerships, but rather, they attacked a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider named CDK. The CDK Dealer Management System software handled everything from […]

A group of AV industry professionals have banded together to create the Matt Sittloh Memorial Scholarship, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) fund. The newly created scholarship aims to support students pursuing technical programs or advanced degrees related to the audiovisual (AV) field. “In 2021, the AV industry lost an exceptional talent and dear friend, Matt Sittloh. He […]

Alfred International, a lock subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, announced the U.S. launch of the Alfred ML2 Smart Mortise Lock, now available with Z-Wave Long Range. The company says the ML2 combines state-of-the-art technology with a sleek keypad and patented design and drive mechanism that Alfred says makes it an ideal retrofit solution for properties […]

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) is hosting an upcoming online lecture from Dr. Michael Santucci, AuD, doctor of audiology and Sensaphonics founder and president, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at noon EDT. Registration is required for the session, which is titled “Preventing Hearing Injury from Loud Music: Strategies and Tools” and is open to […]

Rothbury, MI, USA – Michigan’s beloved multi-genre Electric Forest festival ramped up its AV offering this year, with the monumental Sherwood Court stage’s proscenium arch LED screen displaying content powered by tvONE’s Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer Media Servers. Visual solutions company Observatory, which has been providing scenic visual content and delivery/VJ services for Electric Forest’s […]

Christie HS Series 1DLP laser projectors deliver a spectacular immersive experience to visitors of La Selva, an educational geodesic dome designed to foster appreciation and preservation of the Colombian rainforests. Located in the Parque Empresarial El Tesoro shopping mall in Medellín, this project is a collaborative effort between the mall and Lonko Labs. Rainforests make […]

Riedel Communications today announced that longtime customer Czech Radio, the official public radio broadcaster of the Czech Republic, has once again upgraded its Riedel Artist intercom infrastructure as part of its ongoing system expansion. Smart Informatics handled the system integration and support. Czech Radio initially deployed the Artist wired intercom system in 2009, finding it […]

AVIXA is pleased to announce that AVIXA TV picked up two awards in the 45th annual Telly Awards, the premier award honoring excellence in video and television across all screens. The AVIXA TV series “How’d They Do That?,” which takes the viewer behind the scenes with some of the most innovative minds in tech, received […]

London, United Kingdom, August 8, 2024 — Alexis Taylor, keyboardist and lead singer of the UK band Hot Chip, shares his first impressions of the Rhodes MK8 piano. Taylor discusses the distinctive qualities of the MK8 and provides insights into his experience with this latest evolution of the classic Rhodes sound. A Longstanding Love for […]

  Taipei, Taiwan, July 23, 2024 – ECS Industrial Computer Co., Ltd., (ECSIPC) is pleased to announce its participation in 2024 iF Design Award Exhibit to showcase its award-winning Venus EV Charger. Welcome to visit ECSIPC at the iF Design Salon Taipei from August 6 to Sept 5 (Mon to Sat 10:00-17:00). ECSIPC proudly received […]

Multiview processing – the combination and display of multiple video sources for simultaneous viewing on a single monitor – has long been used for tasks as mundane as viewing multiple security cameras or as sophisticated as the use of a single screen to display multiple sporting events at a sports bar or sports book. “Integrators […]

Austin Stone is a six-site church in the Austin, Texas area. The church’s southwest campus serves a congregation that had previously been meeting in a school as a set-up, tear-down church for about 11 years. Finally, they were in a position to build a from-the-ground-up new-build facility. Under the direction of Zach Richards, Director of […]

1 SOUND, an American-made premium loudspeaker brand, celebrated their launch in Taiwan with a demo event, organized by official distributor – Seapower Technology co., ltd. Held at the New Taipei City Government’s conference room, a mid-sized theater with tiered seating for about 330 people, the venue offered a perfect space to showcase the impressive capabilities […]

This collaboration leverages Innodisk’s customizable MIPI camera modules and Advantech’s Intel x86-based AFE-R360 solution to enhance AI-powered object detection and recognition capabilities, expanding visual applications for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in smart factories, warehouses, and retail environments. Empowering AMR Vision with Cutting-Edge MIPI Camera Advantech’s AFE-R360, designed for AMRs, is built on the Intel Meteor […]

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an annual four-day event that takes place at Great Stage Park, a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. Typically starting on the second Thursday of June, the festival runs for four days and features multiple stages with live music spanning various genres. Performances kick off on Wednesday evening for […]