SAN DIEGO — Feb. 25, 2008 – Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic has completed an A/V upgrade for the City of Thousand Oaks, Calif., updating the audio, video, and control systems used at city hall to broadcast committee meetings and public discussions on the city‘s municipal cable TV channel, TOTV. The new digital equipment replaces aging analog systems and enables a better level of audio control during production. more

Multipurpose Push-Button Panel Offers Highly Configurable Control

SYLMAR, Calif. — Feb. 20, 2008 — DNF Controls today announced the availability of its new Universal Switch Panel (USP), a panel of multipurpose, configurable push-button switches with an easy-to-use interface designed to meet the wide range of control needs for broadcast, production, A/V, and industrial environments. The USP emulates the operation of mechanical push-buttons, while adding a high degree of flexibility and application-specific functionality not available in conventional push-button panels. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — Feb. 20, 2008 – Panamax, a world-leading provider of AC power management solutions, today announced that the Authorized Integrators Network (AIN) Group, an association of quality integrators that serves as a valuable resource to new construction builders and buyers in both the residential and commercial marketplaces, has selected the company as a manufacturing partner of power management solutions to its elite network of dealers. The partnership expands Panamax‘s distribution network while providing AIN authorized dealers with full access and special pricing on the company‘s complete offering of advanced power management technologies, including the MAX® In-Wall™ series for structured wiring. more

Crestron today released a new technical paper to share its expertise on environmental system management and control. Entitled “Intelligent Efficiency: Crestron Makes Life Greener™”, this comprehensive seven page document provides dealers and integrators with valuable tips, techniques and case studies for optimizing energy efficient control solutions in commercial and residential applications. more

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. — Feb. 11, 2008 — BTX is building on its MaxBlox™ product line with the addition of the new CD-MX915HH half-hood. Functioning as a full-size hood in a smaller footprint, the new half-hood provides installers with optimal strain relief in high-density applications for broadcast, A/V, home theater, and security. more

New Model Features Eight Rotating Outlets, Solving Ugly ‘Wall-Wart‘ Problem

Orlando, Florida, February 28, 2008–Tributaries® Cable, the leader in high-value, high-performance cable, wire, and accessory solutions, brings its newest problem-solver to market. The T12 Power Strip easily solves the problem of what to do with all those unsightly bulky AC plugs, also known as wall-warts! more

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 27, 2008–Through a newly formed distribution relationship, Capitol Sales Company is bringing Canton Electronics Corporation‘s well-known audio technology to the custom retail industry. Audio aficionados will now be able to enjoy Canton‘s highly-acclaimed Movie Series home theater systems and DSS 303 digital sound station for iPod® and iPhone® thanks to the new partnership. Canton has received outstanding product reviews from leading trade magazines on this new technology. more

Students pursuing a graduate degree in art history at the University of Maryland‘s flagship campus in College Park carefully study the detail and color of world-famous artworks, most of which they‘ve never seen in their original versions. Providing students with an accurate visual reproduction of the color and detail subtleties of art masterpieces is essential, which is why the university‘s Department of Art History and Archaeology chose the Canon REALiS SX6 Multimedia Projector. more

Harrisburg, PA, February 27, 2008 – The hundreds of thousands who tuned in for their first glimpse at the “must see” cars of the year during the 2008 Pennsylvania Auto & Boat Show kept on course as ABC 27 WHTM-TV used microwave technology products provided by RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, to preview all of the vehicle debuts during the event‘s hour-long live broadcast. more

Hong Kong – 28th February 08 – ‘One of the largest indoor LED screens in Asia’ is the proud boast of the StarWorld Hotel and Casino in Macau. And that screen is, as you’d expect, formed of Lighthouse’s cutting edge LED technology.

Opened in October 2006, the Galaxy Entertainment Group-owned StarWorld Hotel and Casino is a 38-storey, five star luxury venue featuring 21st-century design and state-of-art facilities. more