CEDIA announced that Henry Clifford (USA) and Manojkumar Soni (India) will join the Global CEDIA Board of Directors for the 2025-27 term. The slate was approved by 95% of those voting, with a 56% increase in participation, the largest for a CEDIA Board election. “Henry and Manojkumar bring unparalleled strengths in both business and technical […]

PARAMUS, NJ — Oct. 30, 2024 — Sony Electronics has released the software development kit (SDK) version 2.4.0 for its Spatial Reality Displays (SRD), delivering powerful new tools and features designed to elevate the 3D-content creation and display experience. With the addition of multi-display support, viewer log functionality, and extended development platform compatibility, this update […]

Green Coast is a luxury tourist retreat located in the Albanian resort of Palasë. Known as the Albanian Riviera, and overlooking the Ionian Sea, it is also a popular recreational hub, with a number of bars and restaurants. One of these is the latest LAST, run by experienced restaurateurs, Revo Hospitality Group (RHG) which specializes […]

  A.C. Lighting, distributor of world-class lighting and rigging technologies, is pleased to announce Eric Druker’s promotion to Brand Manager for Avenger and Manfrotto. During his six years with A.C. Lighting, Druker has effectively expanded the company’s presence in the Film and TV market, increasing the market for the company, its exclusive suppliers, and its […]

Planar has updated its Planar Simplicity Series with the release of the Planar Simplicity P Series LCD displays. The new series of large format displays is designed and certified for 24/7 usage to support digital signage applications requiring continuous operation, such as wayfinding, emergency messaging, advertising and menu boards. The new Planar Simplicity P Series […]

Cottonwood Creek Church, based in Allen, Texas, has recently concluded its “Make Room” campaign which most notably increased the size of its main worship center by 800 seats to near 3000. As a result of the expansion, the existing sound system was inadequate to cover the expanded space. Dallas-based DHSystems, a systems integrator specializing in […]

Bose Professional announced the availability of EdgeMax EM90-LP and EM180-LP, expanding the EdgeMax line of in-ceiling directional loudspeakers. The LP models bring powerful EdgeMax sound and asymmetrical coverage to smaller rooms and more challenging spaces and work together with the original EdgeMax loudspeakers to deliver consistent high-quality performance across projects where specifications and installation conditions […]

Origin Acoustics announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Phoenix Marketing Group (PMG), making Phoenix Marketing the first national rep firm of its kind in the industry. Phoenix Marketing has been a partner of Origin Acoustics since 2016, initially representing the brand in the Southeast, later expanding into the Middle Atlantic, and now across […]

Suffice it to say, digital signage has evolved into a mainstream communication medium. Retail is still the largest segment, but other applications are on the ascendancy. The wow factor and experience generated on a large screen (or video wall) by a well-designed signage content spot speaks for itself. But the fastest growing segments of digital […]

Extron powered the Supersonic Cup Summer Major 2024, an esports tournament hosted by SPACEJUMP in Perth, Australia. The event brought together top gamers and esports enthusiasts for a dynamic competition that demanded flawless audiovisual performance. Extron’s cutting-edge AV solutions, including the MGP 641 xi multi-window processor, SMP 351 streaming media processor, and TLP Pro 1025T […]

As I often say about my personal life “There’s never a dull moment around here.” Maybe that’s a big of an overshare for rAVe readers. Regardless, it’s true not only of my personal life but my professional one as well. I recently wrote about seeing the signs in advance of one of my biggest dealer […]

Alfatron Electronics introduced the SCK51TS-D 5 x 1 Presentation Switcher with support for 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, 8-bit color and HDCP 2.2 compliance. The SCK51TS-D provides five video inputs — two USB-C and three HDMI and each USB-C input supports LT DP mode up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 8-bit deep colorant the switcher includes Ethernet over USB-C functionality […]

AlarMax announced the launch of its e-commerce platform. Offering 24/7 access to its portfolio of products from over 400 vendors, the AlarMax e-commerce platform allows systems integrators a way to order any time. The features include: 24/7 Access: Customers can log in anytime to browse and compare products, place orders for pickup or delivery, view […]

Haleon is using Vistar Media as its preferred partner for programmatic OOH across all key markets. Through this partnership, Vistar will collaborate with Publicis, Haleon’s media agency, to power OOH campaigns worldwide —leveraging Vistar’s advanced technology to maximize impact and media efficiency. Karan Singh, Vistar Media’s U.K. general manager, highlighted: “We’re incredibly honored to be […]

Disguise has powered a new video projection show and multimedia theater experience for one of New York’s most iconic tourist attractions: The Rockefeller Center. The projection, which was set up by Disguise partner Electrosonic, features a six-minute video show mapped onto a highly detailed, 10-foot-tall 3D representation of the Center and the surrounding New York […]

Modulo Pi announced the launch of Modulo Kinetic V6, the latest version of its real-time media server platform. The new version brings enhancements to the 3D workflow and the interface user-friendliness and usability are “significantly improved” to offer a smoother experience. Modulo Kinetic’s embedded 3D engine has been upgraded, delivering substantial performance boosts for real-time […]

Extron is shipping its DA4 HD 8K L and the DA6 HD 8K L, four- and six-output distribution amplifiers for HDMI 2.1. They support resolutions up to 8K/60, including 5K applications such as Microsoft Teams 21:9 in Front Row installations. Each distribution amplifier supports data rates up to 40.1 Gbps, HDR, Deep Color up to […]

Savant Systems introduced Savant Power Storage 50, an all-in-one inverter and LFP battery solution that is simple to install. Power Storage 50 integrates with Savant’s intelligent software and load management technology to provide a smart energy monitoring, management and backup solution. Each inverter and battery houses 50kWh of storage, delivering up to 25kW of continuous […]

LEA Professional announced its Control4 certification. Residential dealers and integrators can designate LEA amplifiers as part of a Control4 distributed audio system. The new drivers in the Control4 system can automatically detect all LEA amps. The integrator can then drag and drop the discovered amps into the system design, assign each output to specific rooms […]

CEDIA Expo along with its co-location with Commercial Integrator Expo offered a glimpse into the future of custom smart home and commercial systems installation technologies. This year’s event with its dynamic exhibits and comprehensive educational program highlighted several groundbreaking products from emerging and established industry leaders that will shape the future of home automation, energy management and […]

NORWALK, Conn. – ISC East, with its premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, is set to host another year of ISC East Special Events coupled with updated features to The Bridge, Career Zone, and greater show floor. Throughout the three-day event, attendees will have many opportunities to learn about today’s newest trends and solutions, […]

The November 2024 Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Audio is of utmost importance in nearly all aspects of the AV industry. We talk a lot about how you can have a meeting with no video, but if you attempt to have one with no audio, you’re […]

If you attended, followed up on, and/or heard anything about Zoomtopia, you are aware that their big push is all about AI. No surprise here, as every company is currently doing an AI push. For me, this landed in my feed at the same time as the Harvard Meta AI study. All I could think […]

NDI announced the expansion of its global footprint with a new innovation hub in Lisbon, Portugal, and the appointment of industry veteran Don Shaver as business development director. Operating in 40 global markets, including North America and Sweden, NDI continues to expand its reach. The Lisbon hub will spearhead efforts to “scale operations and foster […]

Charlotte Motor Speedway has unveiled one of the world’s largest LED displays as an enhancement to its race-day fan experience. Constructed and installed by GoVision, a provider of experiential services delivered through large-scale video displays, the screen measures a whopping 200 feet wide by 77 feet high, placing it among the 15 biggest LED screens […]

  In Episode 188 of rAVe [TV], Emily Dean and I are diving into the week’s biggest industry updates! Join us for the scoop on Acuity Brands’ acquisition of QSC (including some insights from Gary Kayye), and highlights on a few products like Cisco’s AI-powered UCC solutions and Crestron’s latest 5K USB-C offering. We also […]

Exertis Almo entered a distribution partnership with Bosch Security and Safety Systems. As per the agreement, Bosch’s respected family of audio brands, including Electro-Voice (EV) and Dynacord are now available through Exertis Almo. Featured Dynacord and Electro-Voice Products Available Through Exertis Almo: Dynacord U Series — Features six ultra-compact, cost-effective mixer and power amplifier models, […]

Sony Electronics has released the software development kit (SDK) version 2.4.0 for its Spatial Reality Displays (SRD), adding new tools and features. With the addition of multi-display support, viewer log functionality and extended development platform compatibility, this update “allows content creators to produce even more immersive content,” according to the company. SDK version 2.4.0 introduces […]

University of Staffordshire has created a state-of-the-art esports broadcasting course with the support of Panasonic and its long-term partner, Digital Garage. This will enable the university to run esports events, accommodate more students onto the course and position itself as a leader in academic esports broadcasting. University of Staffordshire was the first university to launch […]

Grimani Systems introduced a new subwoofer, the Psi v3. With the same performance and compact form factor as its predecessors, the Psi and Psi v2, is a new design form, with recessed drivers and smoothed edges. While maintaining its original 8” depth, Psi v3 can now be concealed right behind stretched fabric and acoustically transparent […]

CEDIA launched a new tiered membership structure designed to provide members with tailored benefits and unmatched value. Effective Jan.1, 2025, integrator members will be able to join at the Starter, Professional or Premium levels. CEDIA’s membership tiers are designed to build progressively, offering increasing value at each level. The tiers include: CEDIA Starter Member: Your […]

Nice announced OS 8.9 over-the-air (OTA) update is now available through Management Cloud. Designed to unify connected devices it adds customizable themes, settings and geofencing features. Users can now manage their home’s media, climate, lighting and security with a system that supports whole-home control with new themes and for all interfaces, including the HR40 remote […]