Shure announced Axient Digital PSM, its first digital wireless in ear monitoring solution that “exceeds the needs of today’s touring acts and large-scale productions.” Axient Digital PSM has been designed and developed to meet the “rigorous demands of touring professionals and rental houses, ensuring high-performance RF and spectral efficiency that caters to the rapidly evolving […]

Shure has achieved its goal of using 90 percent recyclable and/or renewable packaging for new products by the end of 2025 – one year ahead of its timeline. The Company has reached this goal early through a variety of aggressive initiatives. With more than 1,500 different packaging pieces for a variety of different products, converting […]

Shure just announced its new cloud-enabled centralized management platform, ShureCloud. At launch, the platform enables unified control and management of Shure Microflex Ecosystem devices and IntelliMix Room DSP software licenses from a single user interface. Additional features, including self-registration and an expanded monitored device portfolio, will be introduced in the coming months, according to the […]

RF spectrum management is a perennial element of AV integrator HouseRight’s implementation of wireless microphone and IEM systems for its clients. HouseRight has long deployed spectrum analysis hardware distributed by RF Venue to reveal the available clean spectrum in a church’s RF environment – the RF Explorer handheld touchscreen spectrum analyzer designed to aid the […]

Shure announced a new strategic alliance with TD SYNNEX, a global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. This collaboration significantly expands access to the availability of Shure’s market-leading and cutting-edge audio solutions products to customers across the United States. The alliance provides TD SYNNEX customers with access to Shure’s near century of expertise […]

The landscape of classroom audio systems in both K-12 and higher education settings has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Advances in technology and evolving educational needs have driven this change, making audio systems critical for enhancing teaching efficacy and student engagement. This article explores current trends and challenges in classroom audio technology, focusing […]

Navigating the Pro Audio industry can be challenging, with rapid advancements every day and numerous technical details. To help you focus on what truly matters, we’ve consulted with industry experts to identify the top six key insights in the Pro Audio sector. We hope their perspectives offer valuable guidance for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. […]

We’ve been giving away our Best of InfoComm Awards for a long time — since before my time at rAVe. And every year, after InfoComm, the team sits down and discusses the products that stuck out to us. Not ~just~ because they’re cool (but these are all really cool), but because of the potential they […]

PSNI Global Alliance announced the winners of its Quality Cup Awards during its PVP Recognition Breakfast at InfoComm 2024. This year’s honorees include Shure, Sennheiser, Biamp, Lightware Visual Engineering and Legrand AV, each recognized for their outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence within the Alliance. The Quality Cup Awards, determined through a comprehensive voting […]

Gary and I offer more show-floor thoughts on Day 3 of InfoComm 2024, live from the AVI-SPL booth. Featuring an interview with Kelly Bousman of AVI-SPL and Dan Ferrisi of Commercial Integrator, we chat about all that we have seen at the show. Plus, Gary will give you a last look at the Central Hall. […]

Gary and I offered more show-floor thoughts on Day 2 of InfoComm 2024, live from the Shure booth. Featuring guests Chris Lyons from Shure, Rochelle Richardson from AVIXA, Kevin Henneman from KMH Integration, and THE rAVe Esports Show’s Bubba Gaeddert. Plus stay tuned after the show at a sneak peak of the new season of […]

Join Gary and I for another LIVE episode of rAVe [TV] from InfoComm 2024! They will share a few show-floor thoughts live from the Sharp booth. Featuring guests Mike Marusic from Sharp, Joe Edore from Kinly and Tim Albright from AVNation. Plus check out a sneak peak of Shure’s audio demo room with Chris Lyons […]

Shure announced its newly designed low-profile WL18Xm professional lavalier condenser microphones, including the cardioid WL185m, supercardioid WL184m and omnidirectional WL183m for use with wireless bodypack transmitters. The company says the refreshed portfolio builds on the legacy of the current Shure WL lavalier microphone technology, offering full and accurate sound quality with an improved presence response. […]

Steph and Megan A. Dutta show you a few behind-the-scenes looks at InfoComm before the show officially opens on Wednesday, June 12. Gary and Steph also give you a look at the walk between the West Hall and Central Hall. 

Exciting news! The winners of the 2024 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards have been announced. As always, we’re here to spotlight the brands that made a real impact in the industry this year. We take into account only the votes and nominations from the AV community. Each winning company will receive a unique plaque, which we’ll […]

Shure’s sr. marketing manager for conferencing, Chris Lyons, hopped on this episode of Rants & rAVes to talk all things InfoComm 2024. In addition to live demos for the new MXW neXt 2 Wireless Mic System and the MXA Series of Ceiling Mic Arrays in Demo Room N232, Shure will have a large presence in […]

Shure announced a “reinforced commitment to security with a system-wide update for all its Microflex Ecosystem devices and compatible software applications.” The ecosystem updates include security features such as 802.1x for enhanced visibility and control over all networked devices and more streamlined workflow for easier setup, deployment, and system management. Shure’s Designer 6.1 software delivers […]

Name: Nicola Beretta Title: Director of Product Company: Allen & Heath rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at Allen & Heath. NICOLA BERETTA: I’ve been in product management at Allen & Heath since 2010. As director of product, I lead a talented team of product managers, […]

Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first edition of EventTech Insights where the rAVe [PUBS] team will explore the state of the live events with industry experts. Name: Ben Escobedo Title: Senior Market Development Specialist Company: Shure rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about your role at Shure. BEN ESCOBEDO: Over the past seven years, my […]

To those of you reading this, Happy Earth Day (April 22). Every year, Earth Day reminds us to take care of the planet. After all, how long have the terms “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” been drilled into our brains? If you’re like me, you make sustainable choices as long as they don’t inconvenience you at all. […]

Shure and Neat announced an alliance to deliver an enhanced meeting experience in large and acoustically challenging spaces. By joining forces, Shure and Neat ensure seamless integration between Neat Bar Pro, a video meeting bar from Neat, and multiple Shure Microflex Ecosystem Solutions, providing audio and video in complex workspaces. For large boardrooms or spaces […]

In higher ed, we see fads in technology and pedagogical methods on a regular basis. These may last for a few years and then adapt, or wear off completely. During the pandemic, we certainly saw our fair share of changes in order to accommodate for the craziness going on in the world. A few years […]

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, is accepting applications for the 4th annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship, offered to students worldwide who are pursuing an education in professional audio. Brunner, a long-time Shure executive, PAMA founding member, and leading voice in the audio community who passed away in 2020, […]

Finalists for LAVNCH [CODE]’s 3rd Annual Out of This World Experiences Awards (OoTWEA) have been chosen and it’s time for you, our readers, to choose the winners. Click here to vote for your three favorite installations. The three installations with the most votes will be crowned the winners with two installations being named runners-up. The winning […]

In today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Gary Kayye tours Barco’s headquarters and goes over the latest news solo (Steph is on a plane, attending SAVe’s conference). Watch this to see some special behind-the-scenes footage and learn more about Logitech’s MX Brio, Pioneer’s new immersive sound AV receivers and more. 

Shure introduced its newest line of wireless clip-on microphones, the MoveMic Microphone System. MoveMic delivers “broadcast-quality audio in an ultra-lightweight design,” ideal for content creators, videographers and mobile journalists. According to the company, it is the “smallest, best-sounding, dual-channel direct-to-phone wireless lavalier solution available,” developed with a custom acoustic design and proprietary wireless software. Shure’s […]

Shure announced that the new Microflex Wireless neXt 2 (MXW neXt 2) Microphone System is certified for Microsoft Teams. This certification signifies the “seamless compatibility and reliable performance of the MXW neXt 2 with Microsoft Teams, providing users with exceptional audio quality in hybrid teaching and conferencing environments.” The MXW neXt 2 is an all-in-one […]

In a new release, Shure says it supports the recently released Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order which expands opportunities for wireless microphone users. Shure has been active in FCC proceedings over the past few years advocating on behalf of a wide array of customers who rely on wireless microphones. Wireless microphones continue to play an […]

What a show! I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2024 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. We amassed a cache of more than 2,100 videos, and we posted them all on our (beautiful) ISE microsite, which also includes photos, […]

Shure announced the launch of the Microflex Advance MXA901 Conferencing Ceiling Array Microphone, featuring a low profile round form factor, available in white, black and aluminum finishes. Following the launch of MXA902 in 2023, Shure says the MXA901 expands the Microflex Ecosystem TM portfolio with a modern audio solution ideal for delivering enhanced directional voice […]

Huddly says the Huddly Crew and its AI Director turn UCC meetings into 3-camera Hollywood-like TV shoots. Using speaker tracking experience that identifies the primary speaker and ensures the cameras remain focused on them throughout the meeting, the system will auto-switch between all the other meeting participants automatically based on voice and genres in a […]

Shure is positioning itself for global growth and enhanced customer support with a new sales structure. Led by José A. Rivas, vice president and chief sales officer at Shure, the new global sales structure was reengineered to be closer to customers and end users. The new structure will cover six geographic sales organizations to maximize […]