Mechanicsburg, PA – April 2008… When it came time to replace an aging power amp at the Mechanicsburg Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ meeting facility, freelance sound designer and installer Greg Bressler faced a common, yet daunting challenge. He had precious little space in the equipment rack for the replacement unit, and yet he needed suitable power and clean sound quality capable of driving two distinctly different loudspeaker systems. After examining several models from a variety of equipment manufacturers, he selected the Avlex PA-200 power amp—distributed in North America by Kansas City, MO-based Avlex Corporation. more

Minneapolis, MN. — (March 2008) – www.chiefmfg.com – At less than the width of a penny, Chief’s New Thinstallâ„¢ Series makes no compromise to maintain the low-profile of this year’s ultra-thin flat panel TV revolution. The new line of mounts incorporates exclusive design features from Chief, like GlideLockâ„¢ tool-less latching, to achieve faster installation in the field.

Designed as a one-piece custom mount, the new Thinstallâ„¢ Series includes other installer-friendly features such as sturdy steel construction, lateral shift, an open wall plate design for easy electrical placement and 175 lbs (79.5 kg) weight capacity. more

Hauppauge, NY – Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) debuts the Pure Digital Fiberlink® 3150 Series at NAB 2008, Booth SL8025. The all-digital fiber optic system provides Broadcast quality transmission for HD/SD-SDI over one single mode or multimode fiber. more

Hauppauge, NY – At NAB 2008, Booth SL8025, Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI), the leading industry manufacturer of fiber optic systems for the AV Market, introduces an addition to the Pure Digital Fiberlink® 7500 Series fiber optic transmission system for DVI and Stereo Audio over one fiber – now available in both single mode and multimode versions. For a limited time, 250 meters of multimode fiber will be included for free with each pair of 7500 multimode versions purchased. more

Hauppauge, NY – Back by popular demand! Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI), the leading industry manufacturer of fiber optic systems for the AV Market, is pleased to announce the return of its successful Fiber-Ed Seminars. The seminars are free to attend and are designed to help industry professionals better understand the current state-of-the-art fiber optic technology and how it can be applied to today’s Pro A/V and Broadcast applications. more

The gala ball of the ADAC Group Berlin-Brandenburg was held in Berlin’s Hotel Maritim on January 26th, with 4,000 guests and a host of celebrities in attendance. Pro audio company TSE AG deployed equipment from EV for the prestigious event. more

LAS VEGAS, NV — Wireworks, the leading innovator of audio/video cabling systems and custom panels, showcases AVHD3 at NAB 2008 (Booth C7924). Offering up to 240 coaxial or 230 balanced audio connections in just three rack spaces, the AVHD3 offers simple yet accurate connectivity. AVHD3 is ideal for crowded broadcast studios and mobile truck applications, as it greatly reduces setup space. more

New XA88X12.5BES Offers Versatility, DIGI POWER Controls, and Outstanding Picture Clarity

WAYNE, New Jersey, April 2, 2008 – Fujinon’s new XA88x12.5BES HD Super telephoto lens features 88 times magnification, ranging from a wide focal length of 12.5mm to 1,100mm at telephoto–making it ideal for productions demanding extreme telephoto shots and unsurpassed optical quality. The lens is being introduced at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2008 convention in Las Vegas, held from April 14-17. Fujinon will be located in booth #C4210 at the NAB convention. more

Unlimited Visibility Lighting Design (UVLD) brought the high-tech mystery of the “CSI� franchise to a corporate show for Best Buy’s Home Theater division with a set lit primarily with energy-efficient LED fixtures. more