Buena Park, CA – July 15, 2008… Orin L. Watkins, III, better known within the music and sound industries as Lee, passed away at the age of 57 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In 2000, Watkins was diagnosed with Pseudo Myxoma Peritonei, a very uncommon tumor, and he had been battling the condition ever since. At 9:00 AM on July 12, 2008, he lost the long battle. Watkins was, most certainly, a fighter and he will be missed by many people. more

Demonstrating the industry-leading sound, reliable coverage characteristics and easy setup features of JBL VERTEC® line arrays, more than 67,000 fans flocked to Roskilde, Denmark this year to witness Roskilde Festival 2008, the largest annual rock music festival in Northern Europe. This year’s Roskilde Festival featured performances by Radiohead, Neil Young, Gnarls Barkley, My Bloody Valentine, Jay-Z and many more. more

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 15, 2008 – Nucomm, Inc., a leading provider of digital and analogue microwave systems for the broadcast industry, common carrier, cable, government, military and international marketplace, is showcasing its Messenger IP Media Gateway – Native file transfer system at IBC 2008 (Stand 1.A30). The Nucomm Messenger Media Gateway system enables broadband IP connectivity between an ENG/SNG truck or OB Van and the broadcast studio through integration with the existing broadcaster digital transmission infrastructure. Designed to support today’s emerging, distributed news editing workflows, the Nucomm Messenger makes it easier for television news stories to be edited in the field and delivered to the studio over the existing broadcast digital infrastructure or alternative networks without complicated user configuration or support. more

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 15, 2008 – RF Central, a leading provider of digital microwave technology, is rolling out its new RFX-PRX-II portable handheld COFDM monitor/receiver at IBC (Stand 1.A30). Ideal for a wide range of applications including ENG confidence monitoring and security surveillance, this lightweight palm-sized receiver (available in 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz) is packaged in a compact housing that spans just 6.3 x 4.7 x 1.5 inches. To ensure durability, the system is fully ruggedized using an ABS plastic shell. more

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, July 15, 2008 – RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider, is unveiling its new RMR-X6-II six-way COFDM diversity receiver at IBC 2008 (Stand 1.A30). Building on the success of its original RFX-RMR-X6, the RMR-X6-II delivers new advancements and capabilities. more

Chatsworth, CA, July 15, 2008—Globalstor Data Corporation, a premier OEM integrator of high performance RAID, SAN and storage/video servers, is pleased to announce that Dublin’s Optical Sandwich tapped its Globalstor ExtremeStor-DI Tower to support the post house’s first 2k digital intermediate (DI) project, the feature film Kisses. The studio relied on an ExtremeStor-DI workstation running SCRATCH® DI software from ASSIMILATE™ for conforming, color grading and finishing on the picture, resulting in a stunning end product. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md. July 15, 2008 — Centronics, Inc. (centronics.com), a leading distributor of audio, video, and accessory products for the security, commercial, and residential markets since 1959, is proud to announce the launch of its new DSK-15 remote CCTV/surveillance kit. Now available, the DSK-15 is a low cost, easy-to-install alternative to complicated and expensive security products. more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – WAV Mastering, a professional audio CD mastering studio, located in Limerick, Ireland, recently turned to Auralex Acoustics, Inc. to pull off a sound act. The industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, recently assisted WAV Mastering with balancing the sound waves in its studio space, through its state-of-the-art acoustical treatments.

The room’s unique architecture, featuring a prevalent amount of stone and glass work, as well as a wooden pitched ceiling, presented several acoustical challenges. Auralex suggested several movable products as an efficient way to address the these issues while giving the space the flexibility to open up the sound and create a tighter, more modified sound, when needed. more

TULSA, July 9, 2008 – Five leading AV rental and staging companies have formed a new alliance of geographically-diverse rental and staging companies each well respected by peers with complete show capabilities and a minimum revenue level in the business. Each independently-owned and operated company is a stockholder in Rental and Staging Network, Inc.
In the formulating stage for the past six months, Rental and Staging Network, Inc. is the brainchild of Matt Emerson, Vice President of CEAVCO Audio-Visual in Denver, Colorado. more

TULSA, July 8, 2008 – Professional Systems Network International, North America’s largest network of independently owned AV/IT and Broadcast systems integration companies, announced today that the combined network had reached 649 Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) on staff. This includes CTS, CTS-D and CTS-I certification holders.
According to InfoComm International, CTS status is recognized worldwide as the leading Audiovisual (AV) specialist credential reassuring competency, experience, and ethical behavior. more