Multipurpose rooms, divisible conference rooms, and off-site locations represent just a small portion of applications where the portability of a conferencing solution can be just as important as how the system actually sounds. Because in these applications the set up time and strike time become a much larger factor due to the simple fact that these events are now occurring at a much larger rate. Simply put, the end users of conference systems need to be able to perform these set ups on their own, quickly and without error, so that their meeting can take place on time; wherever that may be. more

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., March 27, 2008 — Torn between staying inside to watch the game or swimming in the pool with friends and family? Now you can do both.

Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV solutions, brings excitement to both residential and commercial outdoor entertaining by currently offering two LCD HDTVs in 32-inch and 42-inch screen sizes (additional sizes TBA). Now shipping, Pantel’s luxurious, yet affordable, outdoor weatherproof TVs are available through a select, yet growing, dealer base. more

SE2 LABS INTRODUCES THE ULTIMATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTION FOR CUSTOM INSTALLERS
With the incredibly comprehensive, first-of-its-kind ITC One home entertainment system, SE2 does the labor-intensive programming and integration for you.

Draper, Utah – March 27, 2008 – SE2 Labs today announced the shipment of its ITC One (Integrated Theater Console) home entertainment system, which integrates audio, HD video, gaming, DVR functions, A/V signal processing and control into a one-box solution that is roughly the size of two PC consoles. This never-seen-before level of integration in a single product is designed to make life significantly easier for custom installers, who until now routinely perform all of the integration found in the ITC One themselves, at considerable time, expense and, often, frustration. more

Designed for luxurious home theater installs and critical electronics systems, the RGPC PowerVault 11kW keeps entire AC circuits running smoothly during power outages, surges and more and can be configured for 120V or 240V output.

New Orleans, LA – March 27, 2008 – Richard Gray’s Power Company (RGPC) announces shipment of the RGPC PowerVault 11kW, a premium whole-house power delivery system that is the first of its kind for the custom installation market. more

Created in Partnership with Visionary Industrial Designer Ross Lovegrove, Extraordinary Speaker Honored with Coveted Industry Award

Marlboro, N.J. – March 26, 2008 – KEF, renowned British manufacturer of audiophile-quality speakers and world-class home theater speakers, has announced that the Muon loudspeaker has been named the 2008 TechHome® Mark of Excellence Award winner in the “Best Speaker – Freestanding Speakers� category. more

Solution-Rich, Reference-Quality Guides Deliver Thousands of Products
For Commercial and Residential A/V Professionals in Easy-to-Use Format

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Mar. 26, 2008 — Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, including custom installers and systems integrators, has announced the publication of two new 2008 product catalogs—each offering more than 3,500 products—for commercial and residential A/V professionals. more

LAS VEGAS, NV — 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 consistently recommends Auralex’s state-of-the-art products when acoustical treatments are needed on the show. Auralex recently completed its third episode with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and the company is currently working on a fourth episode, which has not yet aired. Auralex will be showcasing several of its products at this year’s NAB show in B&H’s booth space (SU2905). more

Middleton, WI—Installing and maintaining audio systems outdoors often presents unique challenges, especially when the goal is to transmit high-frequency bat calls long distances without sacrificing signal integrity. Mike Balistreri, owner of Avian Consulting Services (ACS), was recently faced with that exact challenge. more

MODE Studios, a creative agency representing a collective of directors and designers, has opened an office in Santa Monica, California. Headed up by partner Matt Skerritt, the new location is expected to primarily serve the music industry with tour and concert design and direction as well as live DVD production. more