Steph Beckett (01:01) Hello. I’m good. How are you? It’s lovely here in the mile high. No, I think I’m normal for everyone else. If you can just hear me Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. You don’t need to see me. Denver for CEDIA Expo. It starts today. So it’s seven AM here, bright and early […]
Steph Beckett (00:15) All right, good morning everyone. Happy Wednesday. I am here with Tim Albright. How are ya? Tim Albright (00:22) Good morning, I am fantastic. Steph Beckett (00:24) How I like your jersey. You’re looking very sporty, spice today. Tim Albright (00:29) So today is the first day of football for the National […]
Kwikset announced the launch of Raya, a new textured door knob designed to bring a modern, luxurious look and tactile appeal to everyday door hardware. Raya features diamond knurling around the edges. The company said the details and feel make the knob suitable for bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, closets and exterior entrances. Raya is available in […]
Acoem announced the appointment of Mike ODea as Managing Director of its Acoustic Threat Detection (ATD) business. ODea brings more than 20 years of experience in public safety and physical security, with a focus on using emerging technologies to improve situational awareness and decision support. ODea has led major video surveillance deployments and complex security […]
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 […]
Gary Kayye (00:15) Hey everyone, it’s Gary Kayye and Steph Beckett (00:17) Steph Beckett, happy Wednesday. Gary Kayye (00:20) Hey, Steph. Welcome back. We’re both on our regular places. You’re in the studio. Steph Beckett (00:21) Hey. Yes. Gary Kayye (00:25) I like the new vibe of the studio, by the way. I see that […]
Absen Inc. announced the LR V3 Series, a transparent LED display solution designed for touring, festivals and large-scale live events. The LR V3 Series features adaptive louvers that allow displays to transition between transparent and solid stage visuals. The system also supports curved configurations, mixed-panel connections and 90-degree L-shaped applications, giving production teams multiple options […]
Steph Beckett (00:49) Hi everyone, good morning and Gary Kayye (00:51) Good morning. Steph Beckett (00:52) welcome to rAVe TV. I’m Steph Beckett. Gary Kayye (00:56) I’m Gary Kayye Tim Albright (00:58) and I’m Tim Albright. Steph Beckett (00:59) Yay Gary Kayye (01:00) Mm-hmm. Steph Beckett (01:01) We’re all here. It’s a party. Gary, this […]
Steph Beckett (00:26) We’re back. Hey. Gary Kayye (00:32) I’m literal I’m literally chewing my breakfast. Steph Beckett (00:36) Why did you eat breakfast right before that? Gary Kayye (00:39) Well, I took a big bite and then and then Corey said, Okay, we’re going live in ten seconds. And I was like chewing really […]
August 2026 — farmerswife and Cirkus will return to IBC 2026 to showcase new tools designed to help broadcast, media and post-production teams manage workflows with greater speed, visibility and control. Visitors to Stand 6.C24 will see the new farmerswife AI Assistant, advanced scheduling and financial workflows, and the latest Cirkus developments for project management, […]
Steph Beckett (00:19) Okay, hello. Welcome to rAVe [TV] I’m Steph Beckett. Tim Albright (00:25) I am not Gary Kayye Steph Beckett (00:26) No, I don’t know. Gary’s Gary’s never coming back. He does. Tim Albright (00:31) It’s summer. He need he needs time off. He needs to rest. Steph Beckett (00:34) He does. So […]
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 […]
Nanolumens launched NanoBanner, a 72-inch diagonal portrait LED display engineered as a plug-and-play digital signage solution. The company said that the solution is suited for retail stores, corporate lobbies, trade shows, exhibitions and other high-traffic environments, combining a familiar portrait form factor with integrated mobility, wireless content management and durable construction. The company said NanoBanner […]
This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! The future of AV is being shaped by technologies that are redefining how people interact with spaces, content and one another. From AI-powered automation and digital twins to spatial computing and immersive environments, innovation is happening across every corner of the industry. […]
Sonance Professional announced the global availability of the complete Professional Series High Output Loudspeaker family. The compression driver-based family is designed for commercial environments requiring higher SPL, controlled coverage and enhanced speech Intelligibility. The family expands the company’s Professional Series into a broader range of demanding applications. “The sonic fidelity we’ve achieved in the new […]
LEWITT announced a new update for the Space Replicator, a plugin for mixing in virtual studios and mix translation checks. The company said that the update comes in response to community feedback, now offering the ability to tailor the listening experience precisely to individual needs including adjustable roominess, EQ and more. The update also provides […]
Steph Beckett (00:18) Okay. ⁓ I don’t see myself, but I’m just gonna believe. here I am. Okay. I was like, I’m just gonna have to believe that I’m live. Hi everyone. welcome to Rave TV. I thought Gary was gonna be here, but I was misinformed. So maybe we’re we’re just never together again. […]
Dirac today announced the debut of Dirac Spaces, its newest automotive audio solution, to the U.S. market at the AES Automotive Audio 2026 International Conference, taking place July 29-31 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. Dirac Spaces was first introduced in April 2026 at Auto China in Beijing and is now making its U.S. debut […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST California State University, Fullerton, is deploying ViewSonic Direct View LED displays across learning, research and shared-use spaces to support collaboration, visual storytelling and more equitable access to professional-grade technology. The university faced a challenge shared by many higher education institutions: giving students and faculty better ways to work with complex […]
CARLSBAD, CALIF., July 27, 2026 — NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the world’s largest nonprofit music trade organization, announced The 2027 NAMM Show will be held in Anaheim, Calif., January 26-30, 2027, with the main exhibition floors open to attendees from January 28-30. The world’s largest music products trade show will feature five […]
Interface Systems officially announced the addition of Brivo to its end-to-end managed access control portfolio including solution design, system integration, professional installation, ongoing maintenance and technical support. “We’re pleased to welcome Interface to our growing partner ecosystem,” said John Szczygiel, COO at Brivo. “Their nationwide reach and deep expertise serving restaurants, retail, and commercial businesses […]
Theory Audio Design officially announced it is now shipping five new amplified loudspeaker controllers. The eight-channel DLC-1500.8d serves as a new addition to its DLC Series loudspeaker controller lineup. The new PLC series includes two eight-channel and two four-channel models and utilizes Powersoft’s Class-D amplification topologies, SmartRail energy-management power supplies, Power Factor Correction and advanced […]
Good morning everyone. It’s Gary Kayye and you are watching rAVe TV, the industry’s only live weekly TV show. As you know, we come on live every Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Eastern so that our friends in Europe at 3 p.m. ⁓ and by the way, congratulations to Spain on winning the World Cup. […]
Find out how professional AV markets now view 4K as a baseline expectation and investment rather than an advanced production capability. By Roland In the past, 4K occupied a premium tier within professional AV environments Now, corporate communications teams, higher education institutions, houses of worship, and live event producers design around 4K The Roland V-1-4K […]
Emily Dean (00:18) But it’s not Steph and Gary. It’s actually Tim and Emily. Hi Tim. How are you doing? Good. I’m not Gary. Tim Albright (00:24) Yeah, I I’m hi, how are you? I’m not Steph. Sorry. Emily Dean (00:35) Welcome to rAVe TV, the AV industry’s weekly TV show where we tell you […]
Steph Beckett (00:37) Hey Gary Kayye (00:38) Hey, good morning. How’s everybody doing this morning? Steph Beckett (00:41) I’m doing good, how are you, Gary? Gary Kayye (00:43) I’m doing well and ⁓ I am back on campus today. I’m at the un I’m in one of my classrooms I teach in, Steph. ⁓ one […]
Korbyt officially announced the appointment of TJ Waldorf as senior vice president of marketing. The company said that Waldorf brings more than two decades of experience in leading market strategy for high-growth SaaS organizations, including leadership roles with several private equity-backed enterprise SaaS companies. “TJ has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to build brands and scale […]
If you attended InfoComm26, you no doubt noticed the number of companies on the floor that make Direct-View LED (dvLED) products. From well-known brands to emerging market contenders, the breadth of cabinet-based, curved and custom dvLED offerings at pixel pitches from 5mm down to 0.7mm is downright daunting, to say the least. It would be […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST At this year’s InfoComm show, SyncBridge Technologies’ Icron DP 4K + USB 3-2-1 Arbutus 63301 Extender System took home our Best USB/Connectivity Solution award. While the name might be a mouthful, let’s talk about this product and exactly why it earned the honor The Arbutus 63301 is an all-in-one video […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST A few years ago, the AV industry had a visibility problem. Today, it has a context problem. That’s a very different thing. We’ve gotten pretty good at knowing what’s happening in a room. We can tell when a display goes offline, when a camera disconnects, when a firmware update fails, […]
