ProAV Today
$4.7B proposal would see the demolition of the NFL’s oldest stadium
Opened in 1923, Soldier Field has hosted esteemed guests that include Franklin D. Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr.
Blog
Sonos updates soundbars with AI-powered speech enhancement
New update gives users four levels of speech enhancement to choose from
ProAV Today
After 45 years, Pioneer ends optical disc business
The company's announcement signals the end of a business that has been around since Laserdisc
ProAV Today
WATCH: 3-in-1 attachment quadruples your laptop’s screen real estate
The Triple Boost 14" Pro folds down after use and runs on a single USB-C cable
ProAV Today
WATCH: Can you fix that broken TV at home?
iFixit has posted a useful primer on what you can–and can't–fix at home
ProAV Today
‘The Club’ Bangkok Elevates Nightlife Experience with Funktion-One Sound System
In the heart of Bangkok’s vibrant nightlife scene, a legendary venue has taken a bold step forward. The Club, a long-standing icon in the city’s party circuit, has just undergone a major audio upgrade, installing a cutting-edge Funktion-One sound system...
ProAV Today
A recent Roku update has resulted in washed out HDR
Roku has confirmed that it is looking into the influx of user complaints that a recent update has caused streamed HDR content to appear washed out. Reports began hitting the internet at the beginning of the month that their...
ProAV Today
WATCH: Video call kiosks installed at São Paulo bus stops to enhance rider safety
The Guarded Bus Stop program is designed to keep lone passengers comfortable and safe
ProAV Today
Meta reportedly working on “super-sensing” technology for its smart glasses
New software could enhance Meta's smart glasses with facial recognition and more
Need to Know
Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories May 5-May 9
Featured
On The Circuit
The SVC Interview: Modern Upselling
We talk with Cynthia Menna of ADI Global about the power of upselling
The Wire
VisibilityOne Announces Appointment of John Elms as CEO
John Elms Brings Decades of Industry Experience in Enterprise Communications and Executive Leadership to VisibilityOne
Blog
Hybrid Systems: AI In The Mix
In this eBook we look at some recent research that shows the urgent need for better hybrid systems, and the kind of challenges that AV will be able to help solve, including the integration of AI. Microsoft/LinkedIn 2024 Work...
Blog
Signal Distribution eBook: Bars & Nightclubs
In this eBook we look at a variety of digital signal distribution paths to support atmosphere and operational efficiency. Also: Some common technology myths A personal RF mystery story
The Wire
HDG Legacy Achieves Cost & Time Savings with Anacove AI-Powered Cloud-Enabled Smart Devices
Innovative Smart Thermostats, Water Leak Detection & Asset Management Systems Help Hotel Group to Operate More Sustainably & Efficiently in a Challenging Market.
Audio
Watermark Community Church Brings Congregation Together with L-Acoustics L-ISA Hyperreal Sound and L Series
Dallas-based church enhances worship experience with updated professional audio system
InfoComm
VuWall and G&D to Unveil Joint Control Room Solution at InfoComm 2025
VuWall and Guntermann & Drunck (G&D), technology leaders in video wall management and KVM systems, will showcase their latest innovations at InfoComm 2025, booth 743
The Wire
SNA Displays and OBM Update LED Video at District Hall in Boston
BOSTON—SNA Displays retrofitted an LED corner-wrap outside District Hall in Boston with upgraded LED video technology. Orange Barrel Media (OBM), a leader in unique outdoor media, owns and operates...
The Wire
ATD Audio Visual Invests in L-Acoustics L Series Loudspeakers
ATD Audio Visual, which offers AV services, rentals, and sales and installation, has expanded its audio inventory with L-Acoustics’ L Series of long throw loudspeakers. The acquisition consists of...
The Wire
Aetria from Datapath selected as odds-on favourite for managing video content at new BetFred HQ
Online betting giant BetFred has come a long way since its 1967 inception. Founded by CEO Fred Done in a Salford betting shop, the company now sees an annual...
The Wire
XL8 Enhances EventCAT for Seamless Live and Remote Multilingual Conversations
XL8 Enhances EventCAT for Seamless Live and Remote Multilingual Conversations
The Wire
Blackwire Designs Announces Release of Innovative VideoWall Pro App for Control4
VideoWall Pro Revolutionizes Control4 Systems With Groundbreaking Video Wall Management App PHOENIX — May 14, 2025 — Blackwire Designs, a leading distributor in the custom installation and Pro AV...
The Wire
Just Add Power ST1 Encoder/Decoder Expands Features to Support Multizone Audio in MaxColor Systems
Responding to Customer Feedback, Encoder/Decoder Can Now Inject or Extract Stereo Audio in Just Add Power 4K60 Deployments SEMINOLE, Fla. — May 13, 2025 — Just Add Power, a...
Podcasts
Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil Audio (Podcast 266)
The sophisticated Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system at work
Blog
PODCAST 243-2: Grace Polaris Church Gets Video Streaming Just in Time for Pandemic Pt 2
Church continues online services with all new AV gear in InteRise project
Blog
PODCAST 243-1: Grace Polaris Church Gets Video Streaming Just in Time for Pandemic Pt 1
Complete AV renovation by InteRise allows church to continue services online
Blog
PODCAST 242-2: Greater Baltimore Medical Center Gets the Word Out on Covid-19 Pt 2
Focal Point Productions provides Greater Baltimore Medical Center with professional videoconferencing
Industry
April Pro AV Today Most Read Stories
Shure forms Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance As wireless technology advances and continues to populate nearly every industry, the RF spectrum is becoming increasingly crowded. To help preserve this finite...
Industry
Best of Show NAB 2025
The Best of Show Awards at the NAB Show 2025 were judged from among submitted products with a Pro AV viewpoint. Sound Devices Astral A20-HH The judges’ top...
Industry
March Pro AV Today Most Read Stories
HDMI 2.2 revealed, featuring 96Gbps of bandwidth Following reports that the next HDMI standard would be revealed at this year’s CES, the HDMI Forum this week announced HDMI 2.2,...
Industry
February Pro AV Today Top 5 Most Read
Blackmagic debuts first commercial camera for Apple Immersive Video Several manufacturers have are committing to the Apple Vision Pro’s immersive video format, and Blackmagic Design has thrown its hat...
Industry
Switches and Relays
I’m one of those people who is drawn to buttons and lights. Even as a kid I made “control panels” out of switches and lamps from Radio Shack....
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