ANAHEIM, United States - Barco, a leading developer of advanced display solutions, proudly launches the latest additions to its line of network-centric projection systems for multi-site collaboration at InfoComm 2007. Business visionary Gary Kayye will give live demonstrations of this new technology in Barco‘s booth as it applies to board rooms, exhibition halls, remote meeting locations, and other presentation environments. more

FiberPlex, Inc., the leading professional audio fiber optic supplier to the sound production and systems contracting industry, has announced the release of their new LightViper™ YamMon™ software program which is designed to allow users of non-Yamaha audio production consoles to be able to remotely control Yamaha‘s AD8HR digital microphone preamplifiers from a laptop computer. When used in conjunction with the LightViper 4832 system, the YamMon software provides a complete and ultimately flexible remote control solution for Yamaha AD8HR preamps. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (May 22, 2007) - Over the past three decades, Premier Mounts, a leading manufacturer of mounting systems, has seen the professional audio-visual and home entertainment industry snowball from an exclusive niche market to a mainstream consumer tidal wave. Along the way, Premier Mounts‘ contributions have helped to change the way audio-visual products are installed and expand consumers‘ electronics experience. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (May 29, 2007) - Premier Mounts (booth 7913), a leading manufacturer of mounting systems, has been chosen to provide mounting solutions for all InfoComm International association projects during InfoComm 07 held June 15 -21, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. As the sole supplier of flat-panel mounts and floor stands for InfoComm International show needs, Premier Mounts‘ products will be instrumental in showcasing current and future technology, as well as providing valuable show information to attendees. more

Fairlight‘s Dream II Partner Program Provides Customers Even More Integration and Flexibility with Dream II Family Products

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, May 30, 2007 — In an ongoing effort to expand its diverse selection of Fairlight Partner Products, Fairlight today announced USA-based manufacturer Creative Network Design has signed on to the Dream II Partner Program as a Platinum Partner. more

Listen in as Sound & Video Contractor Editor Michael Goldman talks with Mike White, CTS, CEO of Multi-Media Solutions and governor-at-large for the InfoComm Board of Governors, about the convergence between IT and the AV industry today and how that relationship is working to create a fully integrated world click here

– Hitachi‘s CP-X251 and CP-X260 3LCD projectors ranked as the highest-selling in PMA‘s March 2007 Projector Tracking Service© . –

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, www.hitachi.us, May 30, 2007 — Reinforcing Hitachi as the world‘s leading provider of high-performance, professional-grade projectors, Pacific Media Associates‘ Pro AV Projector Tracking Service© reported Hitachi as the top brand in March (on a unit and revenue share basis). more

Bellingham, Wash. - May 30, 2007 - Roland Systems Group U.S. announces the appointment of Rob Read as marketing communications manager. Read brings more than 10 years sales experience within the Roland group of companies. He joins Roland Systems Group U.S. after more recently gaining additional experience in product, design, production and marketing. Read‘s background is complimented with a passion for video production and live performance. more

PETALUMA, Calif. - May 25, 2007 - FRONTROW introduces the FRONTROW PRO DIGITAL — a classroom sound system the company believes will simplify daily use for teachers and decrease troubleshooting calls for technology staff. As the world‘s first such product to use digital signal processing and digital command and control, PRO DIGITAL invisibly handles details that could be distracting or impossible for school staff to manage, such as suppressing feedback and optimizing power usage. Also thanks to the digital platform, teachers need touch only one button all year — a unique advantage in this category of technology meant to improve communication in the classroom. more

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, May 29, 2007 — Demonstrating the continued worldwide adoption of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays, Loudness Sonorizacao of Sao Paulo, Brazil recently provided a massive sound reinforcement system for the Red Bull Air Race in Rio de Janeiro‘s Botafogo Bay. The Red Bull Air Race represented a milestone for sports events in Brazil, which drew one million spectators, making it the largest sports event in Brazilian history. more