Gospel/Christian Artists Gather at Abbey Road Studios to Support Compassionart

NILES, IL, May 5, 2008 — An album featuring some of the biggest names in gospel and Christian music will be released this fall, with every dollar earned slated to benefit Compassionart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the world’s poor through income that’s generated by music and works of art. more

Full-Color, User-Friendly Product and Pricing Guide for 2008-2009 Comes Packed with Commercial Project and Installation Solutions for A/V Pros
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, May 7, 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 publication of a new and expanded 2008-2009 edition of its popular Product Guide for Plates, Panels & Assemblies. more

LAS VEGAS, NV, May 7, 2008 ― The RapcoHorizon Company, a leading manufacturer of audio/video interfacing and cable equipment, is featuring the LTI-1 stereo interface at InfoComm 2008 (Booth C4009). more

Miramar, FL—May 2008—SIM2 USA is pleased to announce the appointment of WSR Sales as its new representative in Florida, effective immediately. The three managing partners of WSR Sales—Robert Thompson, Adam Bielobockie, and Bob Lewis—bring a total of over 60 years of experience in the audio/video industry. more

MOUNTAINSIDE, New Jersey, U.S.A. (May 7, 2008) – Citing significant growth in all of the company’s four regions, Verrex Corporation, a leading audiovisual, videoconference and sound systems integrator, today announced Matthew Smith has joined the company as Senior Corporate Recruiter. more

ERLANGER, KY, May 7, 2008— The TVOne-task 1T-AP-216 Audio Converter changes Analog Stereo Audio (R&L) to simultaneously available SPDIF Optical and Coaxial Digital audio. Sampling is at 48Khz. A special feature of the 1T-AP-216 allows the introduction of a 150ms delay into the Digital Data Stream intended to correct lip sync problems frequently present on HDTV broadcast programming. The unit has a MSRP of $75. more

ERLANGER, KY, May 7, 2008—The latest video scaler added to TVOne-task’s inventory is the 1T-VS-626. It can accept audio embedded in the incoming HDMI signal or from the separate Toslink or analog stereo inputs. The HDMI output can then be scaled to the same or a different resolution. Output audio is simultaneously present embedded in the HMDI signal and separately as Toslink and analog stereo providing maximum flexibility for systems integration. more

CHATSWORTH, CA – When high definition video displays, touch screens and computer monitors need to be extended away from their source or mounted in a remote location, Gefen’s HDMI RS-232 CAT-5 Extender enables a simple method of signal delivery. With RS-232 and an IR back channel delivered alongside HDMI, users can adjust their displays, change settings and access audio/video sources from up to 50 meters (150-feet) in distance. Long-distance source control through the display is ideal for digital signage installations where A/V equipment is located in rack-mounted spaces away from the viewing area. more

Company Overview

ITC (Instant Tool-less Connector) was introduced by AudioQuest in 2004 as a unique engineering solution for high-quality audio and video connections in custom installations. Today, ITC is its own brand, built upon a rich heritage in the audio/video cable industry that spans nearly three decades. ITC specializes in the unique requirements of today’s custom design and installation professionals. The patented ITC System is the cornerstone of the company’s offering. As a reliable, time-saving alternative to crimping and compression, the system enables fast and secure cable termination within a tool-free and reusable design that dramatically reduces costly return visits to repair failed connections. More information about ITC is available at www.itcplug.com. more

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL—When AR Studios was looking to upgrade Studio A, their search ended with a 48-channel, Solid State Logic Duality console – the first in South America.
Studio owner Andre Rafael, a respected singer/songwriter and long-time SSL user, enthuses about his new purchase, “You can always trust SSL’s products; the sound is wonderful. We have been booked solid since the room opened and I haven’t even had the chance to use it for my own projects yet!� more