Strategy will reduce shipping costs, delivery times for international customers

BOSTON, May 8, 2008 – Technomad Associates, LLC, a leader in weatherproof loudspeakers and Turnkey PA systems for the commercial pro audio market since 1995, today announced it will begin stocking equipment in the Netherlands for distribution throughout Europe and nearby regions. The initiative will enable faster delivery times to Technomad customers — as short as one day to many locations in Europe — and minimize shipping costs for European distribution. Technomad, with a decade-plus history of delivering rugged, weatherproof, high-quality audio systems to contractors and end-users, will continue to manufacture its products at its U.S. factory in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. more

Electrosonic Systems Inc. (Electrosonic) has provided new AV equipment for the renovation of the State of Oklahoma’s Emergency Operations Center in Oklahoma City, which boosts the facility’s ability to handle crisis situations ranging from severe weather to homeland security issues. “The installation enables the Center to make better use of AV support to manage emergencies affecting the state,� says Electrosonic project manager Chris Hart. more

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