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

July 2008 – Analog Way, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative image converters and presentation switchers is proud to announce the certification of its Soft Edge Blending Classes by the InfoComm International’s Certified Technology Specialists (CTS) Training Program – Earning: 1RU.
The demand for Soft Edge Blending (SEB) installations and shows is rapidly growing due to the profound impact of the presentations enabled by this technology.
Soft Edge Blending consists of the set up of a large screen image using multiple video projectors with overlapping areas that make the seams between projectors invisible.
This application requires specific techniques from the calculation of the screen size to the adjustment of image parameters in order to obtain a perfect seamless image. more

Fred R. Beyer will be best remembered as a man who did not bow to convention yet still maintained a strong sense of traditionalism.

After his father’s death in 1959, he took over as Managing Director at the age of 26 of the still family owned manufacturing business and held that position until his retirement in 2002.

He gave up a very promising career with the US Army and with it his great dream of a military life, although anyone visiting him at the factory could be forgiven for thinking that they had landed in the army because of his impressive collection of military vehicles and his management style. more

OXNARD, California – July 2008 — Given the “total system approach” brought about by the debut of the LA4 and LA8, L-ACOUSTICS has revised its DOSC systems training seminars to incorporate the new amplified controller system architecture.

Designed for L-ACOUSTICS systems owners as well as technicians, mixing engineers and sound designers using the products, two summer sessions will be presented at L-ACOUSTICS US in Oxnard, California — one focusing on KUDOâ„¢ based systems, held July 23 and 24, and the other dealing with V-DOSC®, scheduled for August 26 and 27. more

New Audio System Dramatically Improves Messaging Intelligibility

ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND: The St. Gallen train station hall is an architectural icon constructed in an impressive steel-glass structure which dates back to 1915. Upgraded intermittently since its original opening, most recently in the 1970’s, the visitor-related infrastructure – lighting, signage and audio systems, were in need of a substantial upgrade to 21st Century standards. more

Middleton, WI—Intelix, a leading manufacturer of audio/video distribution products, recently partnered with Marshank Sales for sales representation in Southern California and Southern Nevada.

“We are extremely excited to work with Marshank Sales,� explains Cameron Smith, Intelix Sales and Marketing Manager. “They have earned a reputation as one of our industry’s most dynamic and progressive representation firms, and I am confident they will provide Intelix customers top-notch service and support.� more

STEVENSVILLE, Md., July 14, 2008 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the video, audio, and security industries, announces that its PDM-C Universal Flat Panel Ceiling Mount is the answer for unique applications where medium to large flat panels can’t be wall mounted. more

CARSON CITY, Nev., July 14, 2008 — Wisdom Audio (www.wisdomaudio.com), the leader in planar magnetic technologies, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Eric Graul vice president, manufacturing. In this position, Graul will be responsible for inventory management, production scheduling and process control, assembly flow, incoming and outgoing QA, and various managerial duties. more

Bringing awareness and attention to a company or a product is a process in itself. OmniMount hit the nail on its head recently with its ‘Motion52-a-day Giveaway’ at InfoComm 2008. Following the success the company had with the giveaway at CEDIA 2007, a Motion52 was awarded to a lucky recipient each of the three days of the show. OmniMount has given the three winners, as well as all the attendees that participated in the event, an opportunity to learn why they are the global leader in commercial and consumer A/V mounting and furniture solutions. more

Underscoring its commitment to engineering education and reaffirming its support of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), AKG provided two of the top performing students in the 2008 Annual Student Competition of the AES Convention with microphones and headphones as prizes for their academic achievement. The 2008 competition, held last month at the 124th Convention in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, featured the largest number of student participants to date. more