PETALUMA, Calif. — April 24, 2008 — Panamax, a world-leading provider of AC power management solutions, today announced that it is offering a free in-depth power management training DVD to better educate Panamax dealers and other A/V professionals on AC power problems and their solutions. With easy-to-navigate menus, the DVD explores Panamax technologies and how they work, provides a comprehensive overview of the Panamax products that utilize these technologies, and offers selling tips on how to communicate the importance of these products to customers. more

shinestones.jpgWestlake Village, CA (April 23, 2008) Qsonix, creator of the most user-friendly, quality digital music management and storage system has teamed up with MusicGiants, the leader in high-definition entertainment, to support dealers through the most robust collection of Rolling Stones content to date. For a limited time, this unbelievable package – which comes immediately on the heels of the just-released epic stones documentary “Shine A Light� – will be available exclusively to Qsonix dealers and customers looking for complete “satisfaction� from the Stones. more

LAS VEGAS, NV, APRIL 24, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems recently delivered intercom solutions for the desktop PC with the introduction of its first software-based intercom system, Clear-Com Concert at NAB 2008. Clear-Com is the leading innovator of communications systems for the broadcast, live performance, government and commercial markets. This new multi-user and multi-channel intercom product provides broadcasters of all sizes with a reliable and cost-effective way to easily intercommunicate. more

Triveni Digital’s primary competitive advantage lies in its knowledge of networking, transmission, and video. The company’s Ensignia™ product line reflects this knowledge and, complemented by LG Electronics’ expertise, provides an exceptional end-to-end digital signage solution. Whereas most vendors provide software-only packages and leave the overall system quality up to the end user, Triveni Digital ensures the best possible quality by delivering Ensignia in a system environment that incorporates both software and hardware. Ensignia is designed to reduce both the cost and complexity of entering the digital signage market while delivering superior quality. more

SAN DIEGO — April 23, 2008 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic today announced that it has been contracted by Cornerstone Church of San Diego, the largest church in National City, Calif., to provide system research and design services for a new HD production and presentation system, in-house audio, stage lighting, and A/V for classrooms. The installation will bring sophisticated media capabilities to Cornerstone’s new home, a nine-theater multiplex being remodeled to serve as a house of worship, and support the church’s cable broadcast and DVD ministry. more

AUSTIN, Texas. – 3M Super Close Projection Systems 700 Series brings all the right components together in the new 3M SCP712 modular design. Designed with a modular “build what you need� concept, the 3M SCP712 is a simple and cost effective solution that offers customers flexibility while providing them the functionality that best fits their environment and budget needs. more

Establishes AVI-SPL as World’s Largest Provider of Global Audio Video Systems Integration and Services

Silver Lake Sumeru Acquires Equity Stake

TAMPA, Fla. and MENLO PARK, Cal. – April 17, 2008 – Audio Visual Innovations, Inc. (“AVI�) and Signal Perfection, Ltd. (“SPL�) announced today that the companies have merged to form AVI-SPL, establishing the largest provider of global audio video systems and integration services. more

ST. PAUL, Minn., April 23, 2008—Custom integrators can now source SolaraHome theater seating through Capitol Sales Company, allowing them to complete media room projects in a fraction of the time it takes for custom luxury home theater seating to be built. more

CHATSWORTH, CA – Connectivity solutions provider Gefen today announced the arrival of two new distribution solutions for digital high definition sources and displays using the HDMI format. Available in distributions to four and eight displays, both rack mountable units also enable the extension of HDMI audio and video beyond its specified limits over industry-standard CAT-5 cable. more

The 1T-FC-326 from TVOne-task is a high quality device that allows selection of either of its two HDMI inputs for conversion to an analog YPbPr or YUV with de-embedded audio.

ERLANGER, KY, April 23, 2008— TVOne-task’s newest format converter, the 1T-FC-326, allows the user to take either of two HDMI inputs and convert it to Component Video. Very wide video bandwidth insures that the analog output is capable of showing the fine detail present in most HDMI signals. The audio output includes Coaxial Digital and Analog Stereo (R/L) that is de-embedded from the HDMI digital signal stream. more