Dayton, OH – Barco, a leading global provider of visual display systems for presentation and analysis, has developed a sophisticated multi-user solution for Dayton‘s Wright Brothers Institute (WBI). Utilizing the power of Barco‘s network-centric iCon H600 projector, researchers at the WBI‘s Tec^Edge “Collaboratory” benefit from the advanced data interaction and cooperative analysis it offers. more

Middleton, WI– Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, recently released the Audisey Athena Design Guide, a catalog dedicated to providing audio-visual professionals the necessary information for designing and specifying Intelix Audisey Athena matrix mixing, amplification, and control systems. more

Solutions-based company reaches milestone with promise to continue its passion for products and the people who use them

MIAMI, FLORIDA – February 4, 2008 – Niles Audio Corporation, The First Name in Custom Installation®, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary of providing products and services that enable professional custom installers to design and install systems that delight their customers. Since the company‘s inception in 1978, when it revolutionized switching systems into tools to help audio retailers demonstrate speakers and amplifiers to potential customers, Niles has been a solutions-based company and has pioneered virtually every product category that makes the custom installation business what it is today. The wall-mount volume control, 12-channel amplifier, home theater automation system, MultiZone receiver, 2-way wireless remote control with metadata and audiophile-grade outdoor loudspeakers are all Niles creations that have become the mainstay of the custom installer‘s business. The company‘s solutions-oriented philosophy of developing the products and services that best serve custom installers was the foundation of the approach that Niles still upholds. Looking to the future, Niles continues its commitment to deliver solutions that will further transform the industry and support its valued and respected customer base. more

Latest Ci Series Combines Legendary KEF Audio Performance with Practical Benefits for Business Environments; Meets Highest Specification Requirements for Commercial Interior Use

MARLBORO, N.J. — February 4, 2008 – KEF, renowned British manufacturer of audiophile-quality speakers, has announced its new range of high-performance speakers designed specifically for foreground music and music/paging applications in retail, commercial and hospitality environments – the Ci Commercial Series – are in stock and available for immediate shipment. more

Orellana Will Oversee Implementation of Xantech‘s New Consumer Resource Management Software

Sylmar, Calif. – February 4, 2008 – Xantech Corporation has announced today the promotion of Alex Orellana to manager of technical services. In his new role, one of Orellana‘s primary responsibilities will be to oversee the implementation and internal training of RIATA–Xantech‘s new consumer resource management (CRM) software. more

New HDMIC5IR Merges XTRALINK Remote Control and High Definition Distribution Over Easy-to-Use CAT5 Cables

Sylmar, Calif. – February 4, 2008 - Xantech Corporation, a leading producer of innovative, reliable and problem-solving custom installation signal processing and control systems, is now shipping its newest addition to the HDMI product line, the HDMIC5IR.

The HDMIC5IR provides High Definition distribution over CAT5 cables. Using the same CAT5 cables, any Xantech IR system can be added providing remote control extension between video source and video display. One ideal application for the HDMIC5IR is overhead video projectors. Providing HDMI over CAT5 allows the installer to use low cost, construction-friendly CAT5 cables when doing wire runs from the equipment rack to an overhead location. more

Hitachi DK-H32 HDTV Remote Box Cameras Produce Pre-Game, Intermission, and Post-Game Coverage of Boston Bruins and Pre-Game Show for Boston Red Sox

WOODBURY, NEW YORK, February 5, 2008 – Multiple Hitachi DK-H32 HDTV remote box cameras running via a bi-directional fiber optic network from Telecast Fiber Systems have been newly deployed by New England Sports Network (NESN), a Boston-based regional sports network, for the production of pre-game, intermission, and post-game shows for Boston Bruins hockey games and pre-game shows for Boston Red Sox games. more

Barix to implement Digigram ES-100/spkr solution into Exstreamer IP audio decoders, bringing EtherSound™ technology to new markets

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, January 30, 2008 – Barix AG, a pioneer in IP-based audio, intercom, monitoring and control, today announced that it is partnering with Digigram to bring EtherSound™ technology, a widely-used digital audio transport technology developed by Digigram, to new markets including security, transportation and other public address applications. Digigram has recognized Barix as a launch partner for the technology, with Barix implementing Digigram‘s ES-100/spkr technology within its successful Exstreamer IP audio decoders and IPAM modules for OEM partnerships. more

Robust streaming platform accommodates increased website traffic for KPBS Internet radio stream after wildfires knock transmitter off the air

ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, February 5, 2008 – KPBS-FM, an NPR member station serving the San Diego region, was knocked off the air on October 23, 2007 when the Southern California wildfires destroyed power lines that fed its transmitter on Mount St. Miguel. The station, which had provided its listeners with wall-to-wall terrestrial and Internet radio coverage throughout the emergency, scrambled to increase its streaming capacity to accommodate concerned listeners in San Diego and beyond. more

Companies considering deploying digital signage often have a list of questions they plan to ask prospective vendors. But what questions should a vendor ask of its prospective customers? Following is a list developed by Rise Vision, Inc. that will help companies be prepared for information they will need to provide in order to make their digital signage installation a success.

1. What is your ultimate goal for your digital signage installation: Do you want to grab attention? Communicate brand messages? Be able to provide instructions and emergency alerts? Offer customers a pleasurable distraction during wait times? All of the above? Let‘s start with the big picture so that we can make the details work. more