January 11, 2008 — The ECT020 system from Elcommtech provides a high performance link for transmitting a two unidirectional analog audio signals over a fiber optic cable. The system features high quality audio signal transmission with parameters exceeding industrial audio quality specifications. ECT020 utilizes linear frequency modulation and very low noise transmission technology to assure high quality and stability.

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Allen & Heath will unveil a fifth model in the new ZED range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production, at the forthcoming NAMM show in Anaheim, CA, in January 2008.

The new ZED-24 stereo mixer provides 23 independent sources to the mix, 10 independent outputs, 4 aux sends (2 pre and 2 post fade), a USB send and return (for PC or Mac recording, playback and effects), a unique dual stereo input capability, and advanced monitoring facilities. more

Avastor, one of the fastest growing companies supplying digital storage solutions to audio/video professionals, is now offering the HDX-1500 SATA Quad interface drive. This addition to the Avastor HDX product line provides unrivalled flexibility and performance for professional audio/video workstation users worldwide. more

New Speaker Boasts Air Motion Transformer Tweeters, Kevlar Drivers, Powerful Oval Woofers, Top Build Quality, Other Reference-Level Features
CES ‘08, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2008 — Burmester Audiosysteme, Germany‘s leading manufacturer of high-performance electronics and speakers, introduces a slim, esthetically appealing speaker capable of filling even large rooms with a full, warm sound, at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, beginning here today. more

Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s premier audio transport technology, A-Net®, announces a collaboration with Digidesign, the leader in digital audio production, providing the professional music, broadcast, multimedia, and film industries with tools for audio creation, post production, collaboration, and distribution, to extend Aviom‘s A-Net capabilities. Digidesign‘s D-Show 2.6 software has been upgraded with key new features including support for Aviom‘s Pro16 Series™. Aviom‘s Pro16 Series™ will be showcased at the NAMM show, January 17th to 20th, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California (Arena, Booth #7123). more

The PSB HD8 and HD10 Subwoofers Present Powerful, High Impact Bass
With Astonishing Musicality in a Small, Space-Saving Footprint
CES ‘08, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2008 – PSB Speakers, long renowned for affordable excellence in loudspeaker designs, announces the addition of the PSB HD8 and PSB HD10 Powered Subwoofers — the outcome of an 18-month endeavor to provide the performance of PSB‘s award-winning subwoofers in a more broadly acceptable size. more

New C 315BEE Amp and C 515BEE CD Player Combine Most-Wanted Audio Features with Superior Performance and Affordability

CES ‘08, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2008 – NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, introduces the
C 315BEE Integrated Stereo Amplifier and C 515BEE CD Player, a highly affordable duo with the features and performance of far costlier components, at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, beginning here today.

The C 315BEE Integrated Stereo Amplifier and C 515BEE CD Player are breakthrough performers in features, value and quality, members of a select category NAD thinks of as “budget reference” — an oxymoron in any other context. For both components, the NAD Design Team has successfully lowered the cost while retaining the features consumers most want, and the proprietary technology to deliver accurate, natural sounding musical performance. more

Simple, Consumer-Friendly Metric Specifies Projector Color Performance

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 7, 2008- Today, leading projector manufacturers and technology providers united to endorse a new international specification that will allow users to evaluate the color performance of digital projectors to ensure their investment delivers the most impact and the greatest effect. The new specification called “Color Brightness” measures color light output. With the fast-paced development of vivid color content and the rapid adoption of high definition video, the quality and impact of the color produced by a projector has become extremely important. Leading industry players in support of the movement include 3LCD manufacturers Epson and Sony. more

Mitsubishi Raises the HD Bar with Low-Cost, 5000-Lumen Full HD Projector for Commercial, Home Theater and Education Applications

IRVINE, Calif., January 7, 2008 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality, high-definition presentation and display products, introduced the FL7000U, its first ultra bright 1080p HD projector for commercial, home theater and education installations. more

- Further expanding their line-up of DLP projectors for professional and business applications, SANYO introduces the PDG-DWT50L tabletop multimedia projector
- The portable projector can be installed in a variety of locations and offers a WXGA 1280 x 768 wide native resolution
- The PDG-DSU20N and PDG-DXT10L round out the series providing additional front projection options from SANYO

CHATSWORTH, CA and LAS VEGAS, NV. – January 7, 2008 — SANYO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of front projectors introduced the PDG-DWT50L DLP projector during CES this week in Las Vegas.

“While SANYO continues to lead the industry in LCD projectors.” says Mark Holt, the Vice President and General Manager for SANYO’s Presentation Technologies Division. “Here at CES we are answering our customers requests for full-featured DLP projectors with the addition of the wide screen PDG-DWT50L to our line-up.” more