By Holger Reisinger SVP of Enterprise Video Business Unit at Jabra Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a standard participant in the modern meeting. It captures decisions, summarizes discussions, identifies actions, and makes conversations searchable long after the call ends. But as enterprises push meeting AI into everyday workflows, one reality is becoming clear: AI is […]

Kiloview, an innovative provider of AV-over-IP technologies, will showcase its latest broadcast IP solutions at NAB 2026, presenting a complete, lightweight AV-over-IP ecosystem designed to simplify workflows, reduce infrastructure complexity, and enable scalable production across broadcast, sports, and live environments. Built around the concept of “Smarter. Easier. Further.”, Kiloview’s ecosystem seamlessly connects every stage from […]

Dear AV industry, We’re talking about our Best of InfoComm Awards a little bit early this year. These awards have always been tied to our show coverage. The editorial team reviews hundreds — sometimes a couple thousand — product videos captured during the event and makes selections a couple weeks after the show. That approach […]

If you’ve been following rAVe’s LAVNCH WEEKs, you know they deliver a lot of value in a short amount of time. Gary and Steph put a great deal of work into curating content relevant to the industry as a whole, and I’ve been honored to contribute to the content at past events. I am NOT […]

Steph Beckett (00:40) Good morning. How are you? Yes, we are. ⁓ I am in Las Vegas because I’m attending ISC West today and tomorrow and you were at an undisclosed location. Gary Kayye (00:40) Good morning. We are both in different places. Yeah, exactly. I’m in the lobby of a building watching my granddaughter. […]

Bogen Communications will introduce a range of new Nyquist paging, messaging and communication devices at ISC West 2026, expanding its platform for safety and facility-wide communications. The new products are designed to support environments such as schools, transportation hubs and commercial facilities, where coordinated audio and visual communication is critical. The lineup includes a zone […]

Steph Beckett (01:35) Hello everyone. ⁓ Hello from the DC Metro area. Gary is joining in a few minutes. Gary is also offsite. He is coming back from South by Southwest. I’m excited for him to join because I want him to tell me about everything that he did there. South by Southwest is a […]

Gary Kayye (00:54) I’m not muted. am unmuted. Hey, good morning, everyone. This is Gary Kayye and we are here for rAVe [TV] The AV industry’s only weekly live TV show that comes to you globally at 9 a.m. Eastern, is, which means in the UK it’s like two o’clock and in the rest of […]

Almo Pro AV announced that its 2026 spring E4 Experience will stop in the Washington, D.C., metro area March 17, highlighting public sector applications and emerging technologies such as drones and extended reality. The one-day event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Reston and will bring together integrators, end users and technology partners for […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for the results and for next month’s survey! As higher education evolves, many institutions are rethinking how classrooms are designed and used. While traditional lecture-style spaces still dominate many campuses, there’s growing demand for environments that can support multiple teaching styles, hybrid participation and collaborative learning. […]

ISE 2026 showcased a wide array of AV innovations. With new product launches, next-level innovations and surprise announcements, the show was unforgettable. The rAVe [PUBS] team gathered over 2,300 videos of the latest solutions, as well as podcasts, photos and news coverage of hundreds of products. You can find it all on our ISE Microsite. […]

Gary Kayye (00:01.984) Okay. Steph Beckett (01:03.215) Hello? Hi everyone. Welcome to rAVe [TV] Gary was here and then his picture was here and I don’t know where he went. He’s back. Hey Gary. Gary Kayye (01:18.334) I don’t know what happened there. Gary Kayye (01:22.77) Are we on live? I don’t know what happened […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST LED Displays are becoming one of the fastest-growing segments for system integrators, but their popularity is also creating challenges for live productions and broadcasts. Broadfield Distributing Inc. has more than 40 years of experience in the broadcast world and knows that in order to offer a complete glass-to-glass experience you […]

By Bill ThrasherAV-Tech Media Solutions In many enterprises, AV is something that just happens. A space gets built. A system gets installed. Someone answers support calls. And because there’s no single home for all that responsibility, AV ends up as a loose collection of projects that are reactive by design. That used to work when […]

Uniguest announced the launch of Interactive Multiview, a new feature designed to give organizations real-time control over multiple live video streams across sports, corporate and event environments. Interactive Multiview allows users to display up to four simultaneous live video or TV streams in a 2×2 layout while maintaining the ability to switch between sources instantly. […]

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced the appointment of sought-after AV professional, Jonas Field, to lead its next wave of growth in the Norwegian market. Accepting the role of Country Sales Manager for Philips Professional Displays, Jonas brings more than 10 years of hands on, top tier […]

Elysium LED has launched as a new LED display solutions company targeting the professional AV market with a focus on engineered deployments and custom visual experiences. Headquartered in Chicago, the company will serve customers across North America and Europe. Founded by Kirt Yanke, a former executive at Sharp NEC Display Solutions, the company aims to […]

ViewSonic Corp. presented its professional AV display technologies at Creative Expo Taiwan, supporting immersive exhibition environments built around the theme “Water Scapes.” Creative Expo Taiwan is an annual showcase for the country’s cultural and creative industries. This year’s edition explored water as a defining element of Taiwan’s natural and cultural identity, highlighting rivers and aquatic […]

Gary Kayye (01:01) That was weird, I saw you flash like in the middle of the beginning. I don’t know what happened there. Steph Beckett (01:04) think I saw that too, but then I was like, maybe it was just me. Well, I guess it wasn’t just me, but maybe it was just us who […]

Steph Beckett (00:55) Hello. Tim Albright (00:58) Good morning. Steph Beckett (00:59) Good morning everyone. Welcome to another episode of rAVe [TV] It’s Wednesday. It’s 9 a.m. Eastern, so you know the drill. Gary, you’re still muted. Gary Kayye (01:08) I’m having a hard time hearing you Steph, can you hear her? Okay, good, good, […]

Gary Kayye (00:51) Hey Steph, how are you? she’s muted. There you go. There you go, Steph. You’re good now. Yeah. With this, with this new platform, we always forget to unmute, but yeah, this is a kind of a wild, 10 days we’ve had here. Just so you know, for those of you, this […]

This survey is now closed — keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the AV ecosystem — from automated camera tracking to analytics, content generation and system optimization. But as AI tools become more embedded in workflows and products, ethical questions follow close behind. Transparency, data privacy, […]

David Guetta has incorporated the Rhodes MK8 MIDI piano into his Ibiza studio, using the instrument as both a creative inspiration tool and a central controller within his software-based production setup. Best known for his work in electronic dance music, the Grammy Award-winning producer said the Rhodes sound connects directly to his musical roots. “The […]

Guitar Center and the Tennessee Titans have announced a partnership centered on the team’s new Nissan Stadium in Nashville, naming Guitar Center the Official Music Gear Retailer of the Tennessee Titans and Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) an Official AV Integrator for the venue. AVDG, the premium integration brand within Guitar Center Business Solutions, will […]

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Quintin Esterhuizen, product lead for Google Meet hardware, to reflect on Google’s presence at ISE 2026. We talk about the strong customer engagement at the show, why interoperability with platforms like Microsoft Teams continues to be a priority and how Gemini AI is being […]

DPA Microphones’ N-Series Digital Wireless System was recently used at London’s Barbican Concert Hall during a live performance and album recording featuring Soweto Kinch and the London Symphony Orchestra. The nearly 2,000-seat venue is known for its transparent acoustics and varied programming, ranging from classical and jazz to contemporary and spoken word performances. For this […]

AWOL Vision has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Aetherion ultra short throw projector series, first unveiled at CES 2026. The campaign opened Feb. 10 and runs through April 1, with shipments for early backers expected to begin in April. The Aetherion series includes two models: the Aetherion Pro and the Aetherion Max. Early backers […]

ADI unveiled new lighting, control and power solutions for the Control4 ecosystem at Lightapalooza 2026, expanding its portfolio with new Vibrant lighting products, a redesigned in-wall touch screen and enhanced power management offerings. The company is introducing Vibrant Smart Bulbs and Recessed Trim Lights, scheduled to ship in the third quarter of 2026. The additions […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I’ve written about Insta360 before. The company, founded in 2015 and originally known for action cameras, has been steadily carving out space in the ProAV world — particularly in meeting rooms. At ISE 2026, Insta360 showed up with a full conferencing lineup, presenting what felt like its first truly unified […]

Sharp has introduced its P Series LCD laser projectors for corporate and higher education environments. The lineup delivers up to 7,000 lumens, HDBaseT connectivity and a filter-free laser design for low-maintenance installation.

Day Two at ISE 2026 was good. Not quite as chaotic as Day One — but that’s how it always goes. These middle days are when the bulk of my meetings land, and I spend most of the time fighting for my life trying to make sure everything gets done. (It rarely all gets done.) […]

What a start to ISE 2026. After recounting our rAVe travel chaos to anyone who would listen, we finally made it to Barcelona — and immediately jumped in. We landed Monday, tested rAVe [TV] tech during setup and then I sprinted straight into events. It would’ve been four, but I accidentally got stuck at Spotify […]