Avocent Wirelessly Delivers HD Video and Audio for Digital Signage

New MPX1500 lowers price, reduces size, and enhances manageability

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 28th, 2008 – Avocent Corporation (Nasdaq: AVCT) today introduced a new version of the Emerge® MPX extender, the MPX1500 high-definition (HD) multipoint extender, which wirelessly distributes HD content from a single source to multiple destinations. Emerge MPX extenders can be deployed for a variety of professional video applications, such as digital signage – providing panels with live content, entertainment and advertising in retail outlets, theaters, restaurants, airports, etc. The MPX1500 has added new functionality for centrally managing the MPX extender devices over the Internet. more

Connectivity solutions provider Gefen announces the availability of two new distribution amplifiers for component video systems.

The 1:4 Component/Audio CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier and the 1:8 Component/Audio CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier both enable the delivery of component video to multiple displays. Each solution is equipped with RCA (left/right) analog and digital (S/PDIF and TOSlink) audio inputs, offering an easy method of sending both audio and video to four or eight remote locations from a single source. more

In September 2007, DPA Sound took delivery of two DiGiCo consoles, a D1 and a CS-D5. The Danish company was so impressed with its purchase, it decided to invest in even more DiGiCo desks at the beginning of this year, with the addition of two more CS-D5s and another D1.

Kim Johansen, a consultant for the Danish DiGiCo distributors Soundware confirmed that DPA Sound Co A/S requested the three consoles; no selling of the products was required. According to Johansen, the reason DPA chose the desks again was because of the “flexibility of the DiGiCo systems, and of course the sound quality. DPA like the fact that the same consoles have the ability to do theatre, corporate and music. The company also received great feedback from other users.” more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 — Auralex has become the go-to manufacturer for acoustical treatments on ABC‘s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. In each episode, the Makeover team undertakes the monumental task of completely rebuilding a family‘s home in a one-week timeframe. NYC dealer Dale Pro Audio once again recommended Auralex‘s state-of-the-art products when acoustical treatments where needed for one of the family member‘s rooms. This episode marks the third time Auralex is involved in an acoustical renovation on the show. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.–Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium is used for touring Broadway productions, concerts by major touring musical artists, ballet, opera, and dance and is the home of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. The venue, which opened in 1968 and seats 3,500, recently installed a new custom designed Yamaha Active Field Control (AFC) reverberation enhancement system to enhance the acoustics of hall. more

Companies now can send alert messages to all displays via mobile phone browser interface for this web-based content management application

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – February 20, 2008 – Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of a web-based content management system for the control of digital signage networks, has issued the Winter ‘08 Release of its Rise Display Network (RDN) service. New features include a mobile phone interface, integrated alert messaging, and automated update options. more

RidgeLogic to Educate Attendees about Single Location Uses of Digital Signage

Buffalo, NY (February 20, 2008) – RidgeLogic Development, a developer of digital signage software for single locations, has been selected by the USAV Group, a national alliance of professional audio/visual experts, to present at the groups second annual Digital Signage University in Las Vegas on February 26th, which is the day before the industry‘s largest trade event, Digital Signage Expo. more

LAKEWOOD, NJ – FEBRUARY 19, 2008 – Kontinuous Jams Music, a multimedia AV recording, post and mastering suite located in Boardman, OH continually turns to Neutrik USA, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, for its connectivity needs.

Kontinuous Jams Music is far more that just a recording studio; it‘s the Mecca of music, offering lessons in just about every instrument, in-house duplication and replication services, and a wholesale retail business for high-end AV products. The company has grown beyond its borders, necessitating a move to a larger facility. more

The WV-FOD24R-1000 from BTX is a multimode, NCNR fiber-optic distribution cable with 24 conductors. The 62.5/125 distribution cable consists of 24 tight buffered fibers bundled together in an overall jacket. It is riser rated, and 0.441 in. OD. The 1000ft cable is ideal for indoor use. more

Extreme CCTV announces that its EX85 Megapixel IP Imager is now compatible with products from OnSSI, a leading provider of IP-based video surveillance software solutions. The EX85 is the culmination of today‘s most advanced imaging technologies, incorporating dual megapixel sensors, IP Infrared Imaging (I³)design and Black Diamond™ active-infrared night vision technology into an all-weather enclosure. more