Extron Electronics has introduced the FOX 500 Fiber Optic Extender, a transmitter and receiver set for sending high resolution RGB, stereo audio and RS-232 control over a single fiber. Engineered for reliability and exceptional high resolution image performance, it uses Extron‘s exclusive zero compression, all digital technology, to deliver perfect pixel-by-pixel transmission of computer images up to UXGA resolution. All the integration friendly features expected from Extron have been designed into the FOX 500, making it the preferred choice for very long distance signal transmission in professional A/V systems. Two models of the FOX 500 are available, one which supports multimode fiber at 850 nm for short-range applications up to 150 meters (450 feet) within buildings and facilities, and the other for singlemode as well as multimode fiber at 1310 nm to support very long-range transmissions up to 30 km (18.75 miles). more

Extron Electronics is pleased to announce the promotions of Kathy Laterneau to Regional Sales Manager - Northeast region, and Remy Nguyen to Regional Sales Manager, Mid-Atlantic region. Kathy has 15 years of customer service experience in addition to a degree in International Business from California State University, Fullerton. She has been with Extron for six years working in various roles with both Customer Support and Sales Support teams. Remy joined Extron last May, and has 14 years of industry experience in operations, program management and sales management with such companies as Lockheed Martin/Globalstar, NASA Ames, and LGC Wireless. more

Extron Electronics introduces the ISS 506 Six Input Seamless Switcher. The ISS 506 offers truly seamless, glitch-free switching between RGB, HDTV, and standard definition video sources, and also features advanced scaling technologies for high quality, high resolution video presentations using the latest displays. With presentation-enhancing features such as independent Preview output, switching transition effects, the ability to insert logos and titles, and multiple possibilities for control, the ISS 506 is designed to deliver advanced capabilities to high-end applications such as corporate boardrooms, auditoriums, houses of worship, and other live event venues. more

SAN DIEGO — April 4, 2007 – TV Magic today announced that the primary Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) U.S. and worldwide feeds, as well as TBN‘s Los Angeles flagship station, KTBN, have been transferred over to a new 10-channel master control facility. TV Magic designed and built the facility for TBN, the world‘s largest Christian network, to help the network consolidate its operations and increase the quality of its on-air product. Since the fall of 2006, the master control facility has been providing domestic and worldwide feeds for five additional TBN channels: The Church Channel, JCTV, Smile of a Child, Healing (Arabic), and Nejat (Farsi). more

Anaheim, California (15 March 2007) - Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the ISM 824, a unique modular, multi-switcher that allows for simultaneous scaling and wideband switching in a single, compact enclosure. It combines the powerful signal routing capabilities of an eight input, wideband matrix switcher with versatility of four customizable outputs. The Extron ISM 824 can be equipped with any of the available scaling or scan conversion output boards for initial project requirements, and then upgraded at any time in the future with additional boards as system needs evolve and expand. It is ideal for applications such as high-end boardrooms, classrooms, and auditoriums that require cost-effective signal routing with flexible, on-board signal processing. more

LAS VEGAS, NV, April 4, 2007 - Aviom (Booth #C11602), exclusive developer of the world‘s fastest audio transport technology, A-Net®, is introducing the latest addition to its innovative Pro64 Series of audio distribution products, the 6416dio Digital I/O Module, at NAB 2007.

A revolutionary product that truly unleashes the full power, speed and performance of the Pro64 platform, the 6416dio provides sixteen channels of digital inputs and out¬puts to and from a Pro64 A Net audio network in a single 2U package, using the AES3 format. more

TV One is releasing the C2-260 PCI/ISA card video scaler that uses TV One‘s CORIO2® technology and will give integrators an edge in the customization sector of the Pro AV market.

ERLANGER, KY, April 4, 2007–TV One‘s new C2-260 PCI/ISA card which made its debut at NSCA provides high quality Up Conversion from standard video formats to Computer or HDTV and Cross Conversion between Computer and HDTV resolutions in a compact package. It comes with all the great features that are common to TV One products such as Genlock, Chromakey, Lumakey, PIP and Mixing. It‘s ready for PC integration and plugs into a vacant slot inside the PC where it receives all its‘ power from a standard hard drive connector within. more

Media and entertainment industry leader Ascent Media Group is using the MS9200CP Capture Station/Player from Electrosonic to encode and deliver dailies and to screen completed feature films. With more than 70 facilities worldwide, Ascent Media provides solutions for creating, managing and distributing content to major motion-picture studios, independent producers, broadcast networks, cable channels, advertising agencies and others. more

April 4, 2007 - HaiVision Systems Inc. (Montreal, Canada) and Yukyung Technologies (Anyang, Korea) today announce a distribution relationship establishing Yukyung as HaiVision‘s lead distributor for Korea. Yukyung, with strategic relationships throughout Korea‘s datacomm industry, will act as integrator and master distributor for the region. more

Peerless‘ World Class Customer Care Department Extends Operation Hours to Provide the Most Comprehensive Customer Support

-Extended Support Adds 2 Hours a Day for Customer Inquiries –

CHICAGO, IL - April 3, 2007- Peerless Industries, Inc., the industry leader in professional-grade audio/visual mounting solutions, today announced that its world-class Customer Care team is extending the hours of operation to provide better value and accessibility to customers. Peerless‘ customer care program is among the most comprehensive support systems in the industry and it is now available with extended hours, from 8:00am to 7:00pm Central Standard Time. more