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 […]

And just like that, we’re halfway through ISE 2025. I knew ISE 2025 was going to be big, but even from afar, it’s clear that the industry is evolving at an incredible pace. From LED advancements to projection mapping to meeting equity solutions, the trends are clear—and manufacturers are pushing the boundaries in some pretty […]

Extron has updated its NAV AV-over-IP platform with new features that expand its capabilities. NAVigator Redundancy adds an additional layer of protection to the NAVigator System Manager, while Automated System Backup enables scheduled configuration data backups. The platform now integrates with Active Directory, streamlining centralized user management and permission authentication. Additionally, the NAV System now […]

DICENTIS Electronic Name Cards use ePaper technology as an alternative to traditional paper name cards. Designed with low-power E Ink technology, they are available in single-sided and double-sided screens, both featuring a 180-degree viewing angle. The electronic name cards can be daisy-chained via PoE using a DICENTIS cable. The name cards can be installed flush-mounted […]

MirageVision has introduced a new commercial display powered by Google Certified Android 13 EDLA (GMS compatible). The 55-inch display is native 4K, carries an IP66 weather-resistant rating, and includes options for BrightSign or Windows operating systems built in. It also features HDMI input, HDMI output, and networking capabilities. This is an outdoor display. Other features: […]

Biamp is now shipping six new products as part of its Biamp Workplace cloud-based AV asset management portal: the CCA-80 Aisle Loudspeaker, the Community R.15-3696 Loudspeaker, the Vidi 280 Conferencing Camera, the Parlé VBC 2800 Video Conferencing Bar, and the Parlé CBC 2500 Ceiling-Mounted Audio Conferencing Bar. Biamp Workplace is a cloud-based platform that allows […]

Join Gary Kayye and Steph Beckett for Day 2 of rAVe [TV] at ISE 2025, broadcasting from Hall 2 near the Microsoft booth! Today’s show features an exciting lineup of guests, including Mitja Prelovšek from LightAct discussing immersive visual experiences and Sam Kennedy from Netspeek sharing insights on AI-driven communication in AV. Steph also sits […]

PROLIGHTS has introduced the Astra Hybrid260IP, a hybrid moving head luminaire designed for both indoor and outdoor events. Featuring a 260W White Phosphor Laser source, it combines long-throw beam projection with wide-coverage spot capabilities. The IP65-rated construction protects against dust and water, ensuring reliable performance in all weather conditions. The luminaire’s 165mm front lens concentrates […]

PPDS (Philips Professional Displays) has expanded its outdoor dvLED lineup with the launch of the Philips Urban LED 5000, 6000, and 7000 Series. These displays are designed for high-traffic public venues, transportation hubs, and sports stadiums. Available immediately, the Philips Urban LED 7000 comes in 500×500mm and 500×1000mm panel sizes, with pixel pitch options of […]

Biamp has introduced three new 4800-watt models to its Voltera family of networked amplified loudspeaker controllers (ALCs). The new models double the wattage of previous Voltera ALCs and are designed for mid-size to large venues, including stadiums, concert halls, event centers, and indoor arenas. The new models include: Voltera D 4800.4 – 4800 watts into […]

Day 2 of ISE 2025 was all about one thing: broadcast production and its growing influence on Pro AV. Yesterday, I focused on the impact of AI, but today, it became even clearer that the lines between broadcast and Pro AV are blurring faster than ever. Walking the show floor, you can’t miss it—Blackmagic has […]

Clear-Com has launched the FreeSpeak Icon beltpack, designed for technical teams in broadcast, live performance, corporate AV, sports, and houses of worship. The beltpack operates on the 1.9 GHz (DECT) frequency and features nine configurable buttons, four individual channel volume controls, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. These features provide extensive communication options while ensuring comfort during […]

Crestron has joined the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), an open platform built on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). MDEP allows device manufacturers and software developers to create solutions with built-in security, trust, and management features backed by Microsoft standards. “By joining MDEP, we’re advancing our ability to deliver purpose-built solutions that combine Crestron’s […]