ST. PAUL, Minn., May 9, 2008—Capitol Sales Company is now making it easier for consumers who don’t want to give up their analog TV sets after the analog-to-digital cutover in mid-February 2009. By stocking and distributing Tivax converter boxes, Capitol Sales installers can help homeowners keep their existing analog TV sets. This solution minimizes the expense of purchasing a new digital-format TV. According to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), about 15.5 million U.S. households currently watch over-the-air TV programming on analog sets. more

Minneapolis, MN. — (May 2008) – www.chiefmfg.com – Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector and flat panel TV mounts, is excited to announce the release of the WPAâ„¢ Short Throw Projector Wall Mount for fast and stable installation of short throw projectors.

WPA is packed with innovative features and benefits, focusing on flexibility and ease of installation. A built-in track design allows the projector to be shifted up to 11� (318 mm) to create the ideal image size. The mount includes integrated roll adjustments, post-installation extension adjustments, and quick projector connect/disconnect without tools. Security hardware is also included. more

Meridian Audio Ltd., the British manufacturer whose high-end audio and video home entertainment systems and components are respected and admired worldwide, has announced two new appointments to foster its burgeoning growth in the U.S. market. Walter Schofield joins Meridian in the new post of President, Meridian America, effective June 1; while Jeff Dean has been appointed to head up operations in Meridian’s new office in Los Angeles, California, effective immediately. more

Emeryville, CA., May 13, 2008 – NextWindow, the international leader in the design and manufacture of optical touch technology, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new 2150 Optical Touch Screen for large format LCDs and Plasma displays, featuring unsurpassed touch performance and improved multi-touch capabilities. The 2150 Optical Touch Screen will debut at the upcoming SID Display Week 2008, in NextWindow’s Booth #1036, May 18 – 23rd at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. more

NEW YORK — May 14, 2008 — Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic today announced it has been selected as the A/V and media consultant for the renovation of the New York State Theater. The New York State Theater is the home of both the New York City Ballet and the New York City Opera, two of the world’s leading dance and opera companies. The theater is one of the three principal halls of New York’s famed Lincoln Center, together with the Metropolitan Opera House and Avery Fisher Hall, the home of the New York Philharmonic. more

This year’s Infocomm Show, in Las Vegas, sees the launch of an outstanding line up of loudspeakers from Tannoy designed to satisfy a range of installation applications encompassing media rooms, home theatre, board rooms through to high end marine interiors. more

Tannoy announces the launch of the VQ Series – an expanding range of revolutionary loudspeakers designed for any application where precise directional control, outstanding sonic performance, and high SPL’s are critical issues; such as large corporate AV systems, stadiums, large dance clubs, live concert halls, theatres and open-air venues. more

At this year’s Infocomm show in Las Vegas, Tannoy (booth C3857 + Demo Room N111) will launch QFlex – a range of self powered, digitally steerable loudspeaker arrays. more

At the recent New York Times Travel Show in New York, Innovative Markets used Skyview promotional spheres to promote South Africa Tourism and the 2010 World Cup. To bring this unique form of advertising to life, Innovative Markets turned to the Hitachi CPX5 LCD Projector.

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Furman Brings Solutions for Every Pro A/V Requirement to InfoComm 2008:
New Merit-x Series
For the first time at InfoComm, Furman will be showing its new Merit-x Series, an upgrade to Furman’s existing Merit line. For the value-conscious contractor, the new Merit-x Series provides convenient, heavy-duty, rack-mountable power-conditioning solutions at a low cost. The three new units feature a more robust chassis with wall-wart spacing on the rear panel to accommodate bulky power transformers; increased AC noise filtration for a lower noise floor; and a higher joule rating for superior protection. more