London, UK – 17 March 2008. One of the world leaders in audio visual services, Creative Technology (CT), has placed a substantial order for Lighthouse‘s latest outdoor product, the R7-Enhanced Resolution (ER) LED screen.
Using the same advanced digital processing technology as R12-ER and R10-ER panels, R7-ER‘s enhanced resolution doubles the effective resolution on the same-sized panel as its 16mm counterpart. This sees Lighthouse once again leading the way in developing product that is specifically tailored to the needs of the rental market. more

LAS VEGAS, NV – Neutrik, designer and manufacturer of the XX series XLR cable connector, introduces its enhanced 32 Amp PowerCon® at NAB 2008 (Booth N9029), for the demanding current handling and power transfer required for high-power broadcast distribution systems.

Neutrik‘s enhanced 32 Amp PowerCon is a locking 3-conductor AC connector system with contacts for line, neutral and pre-mating ground. Ideal for high-power distribution systems and supplies for professional audio and lighting broadcast equipment, it replaces appliance couplers wherever a very rugged solution, in combination with a locking device, is required in order to guarantee a safe power connection. The system consists of two connectors – a chassis receptacle and an in-line cable connector with locking mechanism. more

Panasonic‘s VIERA PZ850 Flagship Series Introduces Four New Full HD 1080p

Las Vegas (January 7, 2008) – Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal U.S. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), the industry leader in high definition and Plasma televison, today, with the introduction of its flagship PZ850 series, previewed the industry‘s first IP enabled television. Building upon the market and critical success of Panasonic‘s previous Plasma models, the 2008 PZ850 series includes a number of step-up features that will further strengthen Panasonic‘s leadership position. more

FEARnet and Ford Models Also New Partners; Content Now Includes Full Length Movies, TV Episodes, Music Videos and Trailers

LAS VEGAS (CES BOOTH 14200), Jan. 6, 2008 – Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link users will soon have access to an extensive collection of Internet video content including full episodes from “America‘s Most Watched Network” as a new agreement was announced today with CBS Interactive. more

ALVISO, CA — March 12, 2008 — TiVo Inc., the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced an agreement with YouTube that will offer access to YouTube videos directly from the TV via a TiVo DVR. The service will be available later this year to broadband-connected subscribers with TiVo Series3 DVRs, including the new TiVo HD. more

Las Vegas, March 14, 2008 – Aviom, exclusive developer of the world‘s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, is introducing the latest addition to its innovative Pro64® Series of audio distribution products, the 6416m Mic Input Module, at NAB 2008 (Booth N8236). In tandem with this debut are its companion products, the RCI Remote Control Interface and the MCS Mic Control Surface. more

Beijing, China The National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing is the latest icon of modern architecture. The structure is a 200,000m² dome with a shell made of glass and titanium that is surrounded by a man-made lake. Inside it contains three performance venues including an opera hall, music hall, and theater hall that seat 6,500 people in total. more

Suzhou, China The Suzhou Science, Technology, Culture, & Art Center is the newly-established cultural landmark of Suzhou City in China. Designed by master architect Paul Andreu, the center features a 1,200-seat grand theater, an entertainment restaurant, IMAX movie theater, seven film projection halls, a 33,000m² commercial center, and a crescent-shaped open square. The state-of-the-art facility is the largest-scaled and best-equipped multi-functional scientific and cultural complex in the history of Suzhou. more

Dublin, Ireland – Barco, a leading global developer of advanced visualization, recently installed a large-scale, visual decision-making environment in the main auditorium at Google‘s Irish headquarters. The unique Barco display is equipped with advanced imaging and multi-windowing capabilities, and is used to magnify auditorium presentations and create an information-rich, engaging forum for collaborative discussions. more

Frankfurt, March 13, 2008–At the International Musikmesse Frankfurt , Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced the scheduled release of version 5.0 of the Dolby® Lake® Controller software, together with firmware updates already in production. Dolby Lake Controller version 5.0 adds powerful new networking, routing, and control features and functionality to the Dolby Lake Processor, including DanteT networking technology from Audinate. more