Séura announced Séura Contract; a catalog of products for hospitality and commercial spaces. Including a new industry site, Séura Contract introduces a collection of designer mirrors, including entirely new product categories for Séura aimed to elevate the guest experience in hotels worldwide. The Séura Contract Catalog features over 100 mirror designs including lighted vanity mirrors, […]

ClearOne launched the BMA 360DX, an all-in-one ceiling tile package for UCC rooms; a beamforming microphone array, a DSP processor with Dante and a built-in multi-channel amplifier in a single ceiling tile. Integrated beamforming microphone processing within the BMA 360DX provides ultra-wideband, frequency-invariant with uniform-gain response across all frequency bands. FiBeam technology gives users full-fidelity […]

AREC just launched an AI-powered virtual director in the firm of the DS-9CU Speaker Tracking Station. AREC says it can “intelligently controlling multiple PTZ cameras” to capture speaker shots, seamlessly switching display layouts, and presenting them on the big screen in real time. Designed for small to medium-sized conference rooms, courts, ministries, and town halls, […]

Kramer announced a new line of “premium” speakers that are PoE-powered with Dante. Designed to reduce installation wiring, each PoE-powered Dante speaker has a corresponding passive model with the same industrial design and sound profile, allowing system integrators to mix and match self-amplifiying and passive speakers. Kramer’s new speaker line is optimized for speech clarity […]

AMD (yes, the chip company) just debuted silicon solutions supporting AV-over-IP.  The following companies are already using its IPMX-based AV-over-IP solutions: AV-over-IP IPMX with Privacy Encryption Protocol (PEP) – New feature added by Adeas and Nextera Video to their IPMX, ST 2110, NMOS IP core portfolio to enable media content privacy based on VSF TR-10-13. Cores are […]

AREC introduced the AREC KS-CC2 Series Two-Way Speech-to-Text AI Translators, available in both core unit (KS-CC2) and touchscreen (KS-CC2) versions. AREC KS-CC2 Series Two-Way Speech-to-Text AI Translators are designed for receptionists, government institutions and service counter staff who require a reliable tool for real-time translation and communication. Here’s a video we shot at ISE showing […]

LAIA Technologies announced the launch of three major PTZ camera lines. The line-up now includes new models; all are AI-enabled cameras; the C-Pro, Broadcaster, and Broadcaster Pro. The LAIA C-Pro camera line includes 4K AI models, with AI-based tracking of the speaker/presenter and 12X optical zoom. It’s a solution for conferences in medium and large […]

Magewell announced new Q-SYS plug-in integrations for the Pro Convert family of live IP video encoders and decoders. As a contributor to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, Magewell collaborated with Q-SYS to create a solution that integrates with the Q-SYS cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform. The Pro Convert plug-in integrations have been approved with Q-SYS Certified […]

Sennheiser announced a new installation variant for its TeamConnect Ceiling Medium (TCC M) – the TeamConnect Ceiling Medium Ceiling Tile (TCC M CT). ​ The TCC M CT allows for even easier installation of the TCC M into suspended grid ceilings, thereby reducing installation time and costs for integrators on site. The tile comes in […]

Shure Incorporated is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of pioneering innovation, quality, and unyielding commitment to audio excellence. S.N. Shure started the Company in downtown Chicago in 1925 selling radio parts kits. In 1932, Shure became one of only a few U.S. microphone manufacturers with the introduction of the Model 33N microphone. Since […]

Hive debuted its new media engine, the Beeblade Nexus, integrated with version 1.2 of its software. The Beeblade Nexus uses a scalable SDM format and includes a daughter board system with optical fiber Ethernet interfaces, supporting 10, 25 and 100 Gigabit connectivity, enabling ultra-high bandwidth uncompressed streams via SMPTE 2110 and NDI. With an 8K60 […]

Comprehensive Connectivity launched the GX Series High Speed USB 5G Extenders (USB5GX-520K and USB5GX-530WPK). They are designed for transmitting USB signals over long distances. Comprehensive GX Series Extenders not only extend USB, but also feature USB switching capabilities which allow you to share several USB peripherals between two computers without constantly swapping cables and setting […]

Alto Professional announced the launch of the TX4 Series of powered loudspeakers and subwoofers. The TX4 Series is designed for sound professionals, musicians, DJs, and business owners alike. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, the TX4 Series excels across a variety of applications, including weddings, restaurants, gyms, DJ booths, rehearsal spaces, and small-to-medium venue setups. […]

Glensound introduced the European Parliamentary Broadcast System (European) designed to meet the unique demands of parliamentary chambers and large meeting rooms. The European builds on Glensound’s experience in providing reliable audio solutions to national parliaments since 1995. It supports all network connections via Dante, with a central DSP core for advanced functions and control. The […]

Sennheiser announced a new collaboration with TeamMate, a designer of technical furniture solutions for education, corporate and specialist spaces. The collaboration enables installations of Sennheiser’s TeamConnect (TC) Bar Solutions with the TeamMate Active Learning Terminal (ALT) wall mounted enclosure. TeamMate’s ALT is a wall-mounted enclosure designed to efficiently store AV over IP or small form-factor […]

Panasonic Connect announced its new PT-VMZ7ST Series Short Throw LCD Laser Projectors, which includes the PT-VMZ7ST and PT-VMZ6ST models. The series is aimed at sports, simulation, higher education, corporate and museum environments. Key features include: Up to 7,000lm2 and WUXGA resolution with 3,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio. Advanced Color Adjustment supports color reproduction, making it ideal for […]

Listen Technologies Corporation and Ampetronic announced that Auri, the first complete Auracast broadcast audio-based assistive listening solution, is now shipping. Auri lets venues and end users adopt Auracast broadcast audio technology, a new standard for Bluetooth Low Energy Audio, for assistive listening in public spaces. Auri delivers high-quality, low-latency, multi-channel audio to an unlimited number […]

Coastal Source EVO is shipping in the United States. The EVO Module seals the LED chip, drive electronics, cabling/connections, and optics, into a thermally watertight package so they can be used anywhere. EVO provides outdoor lighting for any style of home. Compared to a 6W MR16 fixture, EVO is 50% smaller, has higher output, wider […]

ISE 2025 was filled with the potential of an upcoming AV Cloud onslaught. Big brands such as Legrand AV, Crestron, QSC, Shure, BrightSign, Philips, Sennheiser, and Microsoft each had cloud-related pre-show announcements and were pitching their versions of managing products via the cloud. The show was simply too big to walk in four days, but […]

Extron and Sennheiser announced its Design Solutions devices, Certified for Microsoft Teams now include control processors from Extron’s IPCP Pro xi Series and the new TeamConnect Ceiling Medium – TCC M – ceiling microphone from Sennheiser. As AI-powered tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot transform workplace collaboration, reliable audio has become more critical than ever. These […]

In this special ISE 2025 edition of rAVe [TV], Emily Dean and I broadcasted live from Shure’s incredible Media Hub — an amazing space that set the perfect stage for our final recap of the show. We kicked things off by sharing our personal highlights from the show floor because, let’s be real, with an […]

As ISE 2025 comes to a close, one thing is certain… the cloud is becoming the backbone of Pro AV. Walking the show floor, I heard more mentions of cloud-based platforms than ever before. From remote device management to content delivery and AV-over-IP, it’s clear that the industry is embracing cloud technologies at an accelerating […]

Extron has introduced the DA2 HD 8K AE and DA2 HD 8K AI, two-output 8K HDMI distribution amplifiers designed for professional AV applications. The DA2 HD 8K AE extracts two-channel LPCM audio from an HDMI input and converts it to analog audio, which can be configured for stereo or dual-mono output. The DA2 HD 8K […]

PROLIGHTS has introduced the Astra Profile900, a moving head fixture designed for live productions, studios, theaters, and events. The Astra Profile900 is available in two configurations to meet different application needs. The High Performance (HP) model delivers up to 43,000 lumens, making it ideal for large-scale productions and events that require high brightness. The High […]

ISE 2025 saw its largest turnout to date, with 85,351 unique attendees, 185,700 total visits and 110,540 registrations recorded at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via. The event drew visitors from 168 countries, reflecting its broad international reach. The exhibition floor spanned 92,000 square meters of net space and featured 1,605 exhibitors, making it the largest […]

ISE 2025 is packed. Seriously. There’s so much happening, so many booths to visit, and a ton of tech to explore. But if you’re looking for the next big thing in ProAV, Innovation Park is where you need to be. New for ISE 2025, Innovation Park is the show’s startup and entrepreneur hub, tucked right […]

Tim Albright and I are co-hosting this episode of rAVe [TV] live from ISE 2025, and we’ve got a lot to talk about! First off, a big thank you to Shure for sponsoring today’s episode. We’ll be diving into the biggest trends and standout products we’ve seen so far and breaking down what’s making waves […]

As ISE 2025 continues, one thing is becoming increasingly clear—digital signage isn’t just a vertical within Pro AV; it’s a preview of the entire industry’s future. Day 1 was all about AI, and Day 2 focused on the growing overlap between broadcast and Pro AV. But today, my attention shifted to digital signage, or as […]

Back in 2015, the AV and collaboration industry was all-in on the death of the large conference room. The huddle room was the future, analysts claimed, brandishing inverted pyramid charts that showed demand shifting toward smaller spaces for two to three people rather than cavernous boardrooms seating 20 or more. And then, just as the […]

Samsung Electronics has introduced Color E-Paper (EMDX), an energy-efficient digital signage solution with wireless and USB-C capabilities. Like other ePaper displays, EMDX consumes no power (0.00W) when displaying static images and uses significantly less energy than LCD digital signage during image transitions. The lineup includes 13-inch (1,600 × 1,200), 25-inch (3,200 × 1,800), and 32-inch […]

Samsung’s SmartThings Pro business-to-business (B2B) management platform has added AI and automation capabilities. The platform now includes Interactive View, which uses AI to convert 2D floor plans into 3D images, making it easier for business operators to visualize and manage connected devices. SmartThings Pro also introduces automation controls, allowing users to adjust settings such as […]

Alright. I will be writing this again in 10-minute chunks of time. Apparently. Let’s talk about today. My calendar was full to the brim with appointments and I got to check out the tech and insights from: I entrusted Gary with running around the show floor and keeping his eyes peeled for anything that he […]