The rAVe team is thrilled to announce our very first Best of LDI awards in 2023! We did get to cover a bit of this show last year, but this was the first time we covered the entire show floor, and we are thrilled to bring that coverage to you now in terms of our […]

ACT Entertainment acquired tvONE, aiming at the live events market with the Green Hippo line of media servers and digital display products. The acquisition marks the first foray into video equipment for ACT Entertainment, a manufacturer and distributor of products to the entertainment industry. Since 2017, the company has completed multiple acquisitions bringing RapcoHorizon, AC […]

Hello everyone! You might know me as the managing editor of rAVe [PUBS], co-host of rAVe [TV] or, if you attended DSE and/or LDI 2023, perhaps you know me as that woman who came around and strong-armed you into shooting product videos. Just kidding! I know you all secretly love being the star of a […]

As the year comes to a close, we want to know your thoughts on how ProAV has changed throughout 2023. You can check out the results of last month’s rAVe Temperature Check here. This month’s survey is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for this month’s results and for next month’s survey! 

elektraLite announced the launch of its new professional-grade moving light fixture known as the Aero. Designed for any environment requiring a mover—from churches and schools to theaters, performing arts centers, and more—Aero is powered by a 350-watt COB single-source LED delivering a balanced Cool White (6500K) color temperature and CRI of 95. The Aero is […]

INFiLED will unveil new technology at the LDI Show in Las Vegas on Dec. 3-5. Join the team to screen your dreams and explore the advancements in xR/VP technology for production environments. INFiLED’s new CBSF technology will be launched at the show. This innovation surmounts conventional technology by addressing color shift, inconsistent brightness and unstable […]

As DSE and LDI are swiftly approaching on Dec. 3-5, we’ve crafted a guide to help you make the most of your time at both shows. We consulted with the respective show directors of DSE and LDI, along with input from past attendees and exhibitors, to compile the must-see highlights from these co-located trade shows. […]

At this year’s Live Design International (LDI), Cameo – the lighting technology brand of the Adam Hall Group – says it will be presenting various innovations and product highlights that it says will expand the range of professional lighting designers, operators, and rental service providers. In addition to the OTOS IP65 models SP6 (Spot Profile) […]

Minleon USA, a manufacturer and importer of decorative and holiday LED lighting, and MeshTek Labs, a technology company that specializes in IoT automation solutions powered by Bluetooth mesh networking and artificial intelligence, announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring smart lighting solutions to the holiday lighting industry. Along with MeshTek’s patent licensing, the companies say the […]

Luminex launched a half-rack width ethernet switch, dubbed the GigaCore 10t, for networking at live events. The company says the new compact addition to the GigaCore lineup is specifically designed for demanding touring applications with a ruggedized design and uses fiber optic and RJ45 connectors. It will be available with a 10Gb option as well […]

PROLIGHTS debuted the Astra Hybrid330, during LDI 2023 — a hybrid moving head with an LED source designed for everyday use. Compact, powerful and silent, it can be used in any application, such as live, corporate, theater or television events, creating a standard device for any event or project with a single luminaire. Astra Hybrid330 […]

PROLIGHTS just introduced the EclFresnel CT+ series, a range of LED Fresnel fixtures with the field and barn door cut of a traditional Fresnel. The EclFresnel CT+ series comprises six fixtures and is divided into three sizes, ensuring integration into indoor theaters and studio sets, outdoor on-location film and IP65-rated models. PROLIGHTS says the size […]

ACT Entertainment will present multiple solutions from its various brands at LDI 2023 (Booth 365). This includes the debut of new products from Ayrton and the latest solutions from Visual Productions, a brand which ACT will be showcasing for the first time at this show. “Each of these new products bring the kind of thoughtfulness […]

The Austrian AV technology manufacturer AV Stumpfl will present new PIXERA 2.0 media server features and its BLACKPEAK projection screen surface Dec. 3-5 at the LDI exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the highlights of AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA version 2.0 is its multi-user workflow capability, which will allow media server operators to be much […]

Sony announced the expansion of its BRAVIA 4K Professional Display lineup with the introduction of the EZ20L series for commercial environments. The EZ20L 4K series, designed for corporate and retail applications, comes in sizes ranging from 43 to 75 inches. As the introductory offering in the lineup, the EZ20L models will provide professional features including […]

ATLANTA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 — With some of the most experienced engineers and technicians in the southeastern United States, In Concert Productions (ICP) has been at the forefront of technology and service for many years. While the company was built on providing expert sound production and audio services, ICP has quickly scaled into a full-service […]

  Sphere opened to the public on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Two of the Las Vegas venue’s signature features — its 160,000 sq. ft interior LED display plane, and its 580,000 sq. ft. exterior, the Exosphere – are powered by technologies from 7thSense, a global leader of leading-edge media serving, pixel processing and show control […]

Nashville-based live event production company PTP Live has chosen FOR-A HVS-1200 video switchers and MFR-1000 routers for its rental fleet of 12G flypacks — pre-wired mobile production units used in combination with projectors, LED wall products, cameras, playback and lighting equipment. Three HVS-1200 switchers and three MFR-1000 routers will be added to the 12G flypack […]

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces the availability of Vectorworks 2024, featuring comprehensive solutions and quality improvements that automate processes and empower designers to unleash their limitless creativity. The 2024 release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite, Fundamentals, ConnectCAD, Braceworks and Vision with the English-language editions of these versions available today. […]

Sony Electronics just debuted two new products: a remote production unit, CBK-RPU7, for high-quality video transport over 5G networks and a software switcher, M2L-X, for use in on-premises and cloud environments. In addition, Sony is providing updates to existing products in its Networked Live portfolio. The NXL-ME80 Media Edge Processor, featuring Sony’s HEVC ultra-low latency […]

Vectorworks announced the availability of Vectorworks 2024, featuring improvements that automate processes and use more AI. The 2024 release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Design Suite, Fundamentals, ConnectCAD, Braceworks and Vision, with the English-language editions of these versions available today. Featuring advancements in its core technology, Vectorworks says Vectorworks 2024 saves designers time. It starts […]

Sony just debuted the BURANO camera as part of the CineAlta lineup — the company’s top line of digital cinema cameras. The new BURANO features a sensor that matches the color science of the VENICE 2 and is specially designed for single-camera operators and small crews. This camera combines “exceptional” image quality with high mobility […]

Sony Electronics has announced four new Crystal LED displays under the product name VERONA, purpose-built to meet the needs of virtual production applications. Each new panel benefits from technology advancements developed over several years and supported by the guidance of filmmakers, with the goal of bringing new levels of quality and efficiency to in-camera VFX applications. Key […]

INFiLED announced the launch of a new LED solution dubbed the STUDIO Series. This modular LED system aims to create tailor-made stages for broadcast, extended reality and virtual production. INFiLED says the benefits of the INFiLED STUDIO Series are focused on providing better tools to build immersive and realistic virtual environments that help create memorable […]

Environmental Lights just announced the launch of Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light in black finish. The Continuous Side View RGB PixelControl Strip Light emits a continuous line of light from the strip’s edge. The neon-like appearance of the light is only visible when viewed from the side. The highly narrow profile combined with […]

Promising fans a production unlike anything they have seen before, British superstar Ed Sheeran kicked off his largest tour to date on April 23rd in Croke Park Stadium, Dublin. Since then, the singer-songwriter has been playing stadiums across the UK and Ireland, with further dates planned across Central Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, Australia, Latin America and […]