FD630U and WD620U Complement Higher Resolution Computers for High-Definition Projection in Commercial and Business Applications

IRVINE, Calif., February 9, 2010 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality, high-definition presentation and display products, expands its high-brightness projector line-up with two new portable HD projectors that weigh approximately eight pounds each and blast 4,000 lumens. Joining the family is the WD620U, a new wide-format WXGA / 720p resolution projector and the FD630U 1080p full high-definition resolution projector. more…

TORONTO - Westbury National Show Systems is pleased to announce being awarded two prestigious systems integration contracts to kick off a busy 2010.

The first is a multimillion dollar contract with Dalhousie University in Halifax to facilitate an innovative distance learning program that allows first and second year medical students to attend classes at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John (UNBSJ). Linking the two universities will be high bandwidth, high definition videoconferencing systems with extensive collaboration, signal distribution, visual display, audio and control systems at both campuses.

Designed by Engineering Harmonics, the extensive audiovisual systems will feature an all-digital video distribution and switching architecture incorporating Crestron’s new Digital Media protocol. Other system highlights include Christie Digital HD projectors, DNP Supernova Infinity screens, 85” Panasonic plasma displays and Crestron’s new V Series touchpanels.

Inter-campus communication will be enhanced by BSS Soundweb London digital audio signal more…

ATLANTA, GA – February 9, 2009 - Inland AV, an audiovisual products and services integrator based in Canada, will hold an open house event on February 12, 2010, in the Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre. Entitled “Reaching for AV Gold,” Inland AV will showcase some of the most innovative commercial AV products available today. Leading manufacturers will also hold in-depth training seminars on more…

— Waves’ critically acclaimed plug-ins allow remote recording specialists Music Mix Mobile to keep the workflow moving every time —

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, February 8, 2010 — The 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards, broadcast live from L.A.’s Staples Center in 5.1 audio on CBS-TV on the evening of January 31, 2010, once again earned its reputation as “Music’s Biggest Night®,” as the year’s hitmakers sang their biggest songs and shared the stage with music legends for several once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. Creating a consistent sonic context for such a wide range of performers was the challenge faced by Music Mix Mobile, a New Jersey/California-based remote facilities company combining the talents of award-winning production professionals and state-of-the-art audio solutions. The Music Mix Mobile team includes industry veterans John Harris, Jay Vicari, Joel Singer, Mitch Maketansky and newly added West Coast-based partners Bob Wartinbee and Mark Linett. In the company’s dual M3 trucks (now more…

STOW, OH — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, announces updates to its award-winning Artist Elite® 4000 Series and 5000 Series Frequency-agile True Diversity UHF Wireless Systems. To reflect the enhancements, the letter “a” will be added to the end of all 4000 and 5000 Series system model numbers.

Product updates include a new backlit LCD on transmitters and locking battery door on UniPak® body-pack transmitters; two-color (green/red) power/mute LED to indicate on/mute status; new 25 kHz spacing, providing up to 996 selectable frequencies; and a new v3.0 of the AEW Control Interface Software, which now works with all popular operating systems. A newly announced five-year warranty is also included.

Audio-Technica’s updated Artist Elite 4000 and 5000 Series Frequency-agile True Diversity UHF Wireless Systems will be available Spring 2010. For more information, please visit www.audio-technica.com.

News Release

February 9, 2010 - For Immediate Release

Ross Video New@NAB 2010

Booth #N3807

Vision QMD & Octane

SD & HD Production Switchers

Ross Video raises the bar in high end production switchers with the North American launch of Vision Octane, the world’s first 8 MLE switcher. Vision Octane is extremely powerful with 35 Full Screen HD Animation Stores, 24 Channels of 3D DVE with WARP capability, 96 inputs, 48 outputs, and an unprecedented total of 56 Keyers - 32 Full Keyers, 12 AuxKey Mixer / Keyers on the aux bus outputs and 12 DVE key combiners. Vision Octane can be loaded with any number of MLEs from 1 to 8, match any application, and be combined with up to 9 different control panels.

The entire Vision Series ships with a new 3G infrastructure as a standard feature, fulfilling the promise of Vision being a more…

— Innovative ecommerce platform offers consumers direct access to online ordering —

MELVILLE, NY — Korg USA announces the launch of its new online store at shop.korgusa.com. Noting a steady increase in consumers researching products online, Korg has taken steps to offer a next-generation ecommerce initiative that offers consumers in the U.S. instant gratification via safe and easy online ordering, with quick turnaround times.

Starting immediately, visitors to korg.com also have a “Buy Now” option for Korg’s entire product line. Clicking the “Buy Now” buttons brings visitors directly to the online store, where they can make a purchase at any time, day or night. In partnership with eCommerce vendor Shopatron, the customer’s order will be shipped via the participating retailer in closest proximity. Products will generally be in buyers’ hands within three to four business days. In the future, buyers will have the added option of in-store more…

BRETFORD SHIPS WORLD’S FIRST LAPTOP COMPUTER CARTS WITH A BRAIN

Brainy Carts Help Educators Preserve Laptop Batteries; 20- and 30-Unit Models Feature Cable Clutter Closet for Organization

CHICAGO — February 8, 2010 — Bretford Manufacturing, Inc., manufacturer of dependable furniture products that improve how people work and learn, has begun shipping the world’s first laptop computer carts with a brain. The company’s 20- and 30-unit Intelligent Laptop Computer carts are the only ones on the market today to incorporate a sophisticated Power Management System or “brain” that decreases heat and electrical stress while proportionally distributing power to the laptops, resulting in batteries that last longer. A special Cable Clutter Closet also keeps all power cords and wires neatly managed and stored in the back portion of each unit. more…

AVI-SPL’s Control Room in a Box (CRiB)

CRG to Spotlight the Utility Control Room in a Box (CRiB) at Booth 250

AVI-SPL’s Control Room Group (CRG) today announced it will exhibit at TechAdvantage 2010 Conference and Expo, which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 12-15. The Control Room Group specializes in the design, integration and support of the 24/7/365 mission critical control centers used in the electric utility industry. more…

Almo Professional A/V Adds New Partners and Exclusive Product Showings to E4 AV Anaheim Tour

QSC, SunBrite and Draper Join E4 AV Tour; Debut of Digital Signage and 3D Displays from Sanyo, Sharp and Samsung

Philadelphia, PA — February 8, 2010 — With a week to go before the Anaheim, CA leg of its E4 AV Tour, Almo Professional A/V, the nation’s fastest growing distributor serving the needs of professional audiovisual integrators, dealers and consultants, today announced the addition of several new partners and a host of newly shipping displays that will debut during the information-jammed event. more…