Las Vegas, NV, March 24, 2008 – RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, is unveiling its new and improved NLL-II 5.8 GHz portable digital microwave link at NAB 2008 (Booths C3007 and C6622). Taking its former model to new heights, the updated NLL-II now offers both balanced microphone and line level inputs via switch selectable XLR connectors on both the transmitter and receiver. This makes the NLL-II ideal for use by roaming news and sports crews. As part of its new release, the redesigned NLL-II is now also equipped with phantom power for microphones. more

BCD Associates, Inc.,a leader in DVD Control Systems, is now shipping its DVD-1150HDD industrial HDD/DVD recorder designed specifically for remote control via RS-232, USB serial and optionally, built-in web server control. The hard disk capability permits recording from 58 to 348 hours of video to the standard 250GB drive. more

Are you green when it comes to sustainable design for corporate AV? Here are five things to consider as you begin your journey along the “Green Brick Road.�

1. Do your homework. Just because an idea is touted as being “green” doesn’t mean it is. This is where third party certifications can be helpful. Has the product been certified by a neutral organization, such as GREENGUARD or Green Seal? more

Electrosonic Systems, Inc. (Electrosonic) has been chosen as Hitachi’s exclusive North American service and support provider for the VisionCube product line. The announcement signifies a new partnership between Electrosonic and Hitachi, and exemplifies Hitachi’s commitment to providing continuous quality support for their products.

“We felt that Electrosonic Systems, with a quality service organization and superior reach, was the right choice to support this product until March 2015,� says Masayoshi Murata, General Manager of Hitachi Data Systems. more

NAB Booth #SU3411March 12, 2008

Company Offers 3Gb/s Solution and New Products that Eliminate Signal Transport Barriers

LOCUST VALLEY, NY – MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems, a leading provider of Fiber Optics for the transport of video and audio for broadcast & Pro A/V applications, today announced it will unveil multiple fiber optic transport solutions at the 2008 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention being held April 14-17, 2008, in Las Vegas (South Upper Hall booth SU3411) including: more

PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2008 — Phoenix Gold® (phoenixgold.com) is proud to announce that its new line of 100-Watt outdoor landscape “rock� speakers are now shipping. Sold as pairs, the waterproof speakers, with an MSRP of $129.99, come available in either granite (ATR5G) sandstone (ATR5S) finishes. more

Twenty of the world’s top professional snowboarders whipped Midtown Manhattan into a winter wonderland to the sound of Peavey and Crest Audio during the Jeep® Union Square Street Sessions Action Sports Block Party.

As the competitors carved and grinded through an urban snowscape in pursuit of a $30,000 purse, a steady succession of DJs and live acts — including Trouble Andrew, led by Olympic snowboarder-turned-rocker Trevor Andrew — entertained the 10,000 estimated local spectators and an audience of millions watching on NBC’s Jeep® World of Adventure Sports. more

Robert Juliat Cyrano 2500w HMI followspots have won a lighting shootout at the San Diego Opera. The new instruments made their debut in Tannhauser, the first production of the Opera’s 2008 season.

“In the nine years I’ve been here we’ve had other products for FOH followspots, and they’ve never been quite bright enough,� notes Chris Rynne, the San Diego Opera’s resident lighting designer and lighting supervisor. “Other stage lighting was getting brighter and we needed the followspots to have the same power. As we started doing bolder shows we needed extra punch to pull out the leads. So I pushed the idea that followspots would do the job,� he continues. “But I wanted followspots that were not only good for today but could also make the jump to next-generation productions. I was looking for something that would be good for the operators, have a great output and last a long time.� more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., March 20, 2008 — Video Mount Products (www.videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the video, audio, and security industries, is proud to announce that its 2008 product guide is now available.

“As a leading provider of mounting systems to professionals everywhere, the VMP product offering provides mounting solutions across many categories and to many industries,� explained Keith Fulmer, president of Video Mount Products. “With more than 30 new products including expanded offerings for flat panel monitors as well as several new equipment racks and rack accessories, VMP offers one of the most comprehensive product lines in the industry.� more

Global Supplier Leads Industry in Products Complying with Spreading ‘Low Smoke, Zero Halogen’ Standards for Safer Insulation Materials

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Mar. 20, 2008 —Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad and expanding range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, offers a wide selection of environmentally friendly Halogen-Free wire and cable products. The products comply with spreading Green Market requirements for eliminating potentially dangerous chemicals from common insulation materials like PVC. When burned, the chemicals produce heavy smoke, corrosive gases and hazardous fumes. more