Starting June 13th, weeklong interactive musicfest F’N MTV (their user-generated music video feedback/review recap) will kickoff each Friday night with F’N MTV Premieres, lit with Coemar’s ever-ubiquitous ParLite LED and Infinity Wash XL lights.

The Impact Video-outfitted multi-screen show, featuring A-list artists performing and chatting about their newest videos, emanates from L.A.-based Renmar Studios and is what lighting designer/director Tom Kenny calls “high-profile: a huge undertaking, huge production.� For it, Kenny, the show’s producers and set designer Scott Storey all wanted a very big, very impressive lighting system, to be provided by Video Equipment Rentals. more

CEDIA EXPO 2008
BTX Technologies Inc.
Booth 901

Company Overview:

BTX Technologies is the premier manufacturer and value-added distributor of professional-grade products used to interface and integrate A/V, broadcast, home theater, data, and security systems. Celebrating its 41st anniversary, BTX combines award-winning, cutting-edge solutions with unmatched technical knowledge and customer service to bring innovation and value to its customers. Call 800-666-0996 to request a free catalog or visit BTX at www.btx.com. more

Wohler at IBC2008
Stand 9.E40

Company Background:

Since its inception in 1987, Wohler Technologies’ video products division, PANORAMAdtv, continues to be a world leader in providing in-rack audio and video monitoring solutions for the broadcast, motion picture, and professional audio/visual markets. The San Francisco Bay Area-based company offers a comprehensive range of products that simplify analog and digital source monitoring in facilities of all sizes and complexity. More information is available at www.wohler.com. more

IBC2008 Product Preview
Linear Acoustic
Stand 8.C11

Company Overview:

Linear Acoustic, a Telos company, develops innovative, customer-centric solutions for managing multichannel surround sound audio and loudness issues in digital broadcast. The company designs and manufactures the AERO range of audio processing solutions, StreamStacker-HD™, and MetaMAX™ line of products and licenses key technologies to OEM partners. Linear Acoustic has been involved worldwide in projects with all major U.S. terrestrial networks, multiple local stations, and companies including Dolby® Laboratories, Sirius Satellite Radio, Microsoft, HBO, Viacom (Showtime, MTV, etc.), Disney (ABC, ESPN), Sony Studios, and others. The company is also actively involved in the ATSC and other industry organizations, is a member of the AES and IEEE, and is a sustaining member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. More information is available at www.linearacoustic.com. more

System Featuring JBL Professional VERTEC® Loudspeakers, Crown I-Tech Amplifiers, Soundcraft Vi4 Mixing Console Joins The Cast At Hitmaker High School.

As the sound system provider of choice to some of the world’s most high-profile concert tours, the most successful blockbuster movie presentations and the most prestigious recording studios, it is only fitting that the Harman Pro Group was selected to provide components for a brand new PA system for the 1000-seat auditorium at Hollywood High School, a veritable star-making machine that has earned a far-reaching reputation for its remarkably progressive and prolific drama program. The sound system was designed and installed by Richard Ralke, President of L.A. Sound Company in Canoga Park and features JBL Professional VERTEC® line array loudspeakers, Crown I-Tech amplifiers and a Soundcraft Vi4 mixing console. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 11, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, exceeded its goals at InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas, Nev., June 18 – 20, 2008. Nearly 35,000 industry professionals attended the event, making it the largest InfoComm in history. more

SE2 Labs Hires Jeff Walker as Vice President of Operations

Draper, Utah – July 11, 2008 – SE2 Labs, manufacturer of the groundbreaking Integrated Theater Console (ITC One), today announced the hiring of Jeff Walker as its new vice president of operations. Walker’s wealth of marketing and sales experience is expected to prove beneficial to SE2 Labs as the company continues its aggressive pursuit of new dealers. more

Baltimore Tattoo Convention Performances Challenged When Tesla Machine “Zapped� Analog Sound Console; Durability Proves Show Must Go On!

In an incredible feat of resilience, 500,000 Volts of electricity struck a Soundcraft FX16 audio console during a sideshow gone awry at the Baltimore Tattoo Convention on February 8th in Baltimore City, MD and the show was able to continue. While providing sound reinforcement on the first day of this three-day expo of tattoo artists and live performances, Airport Circle Sound Reinforcement, LLC was faced with an unexpected bolt of lightning that discharged from a performer’s Tesla Coil into the Soundcraft mixer. After destroying the preamps of the mic channels that were attached and all the microphones that were in use, Executive Engineer for Airport Circle Sound, Nik Salvo was able to use the remaining channels of the sound console and continue with two more days of performances. more

July 10, 2008— SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA — TOA Electronics, Inc., an industry leader in manufacturing commercial audio and electronic security products, recently added Digital Signage solutions to its product line.

In partnership with Orion Images Corporation of Cypress, California, TOA now offers Kiosks, Multi-Panel Displays, and Public View Monitors to the A/V market in the United States. Orion Images has emerged as one of the leading global manufacturers of LCD video monitors, and now TOA’s well established dealer channel has access to Orion’s impressive lineup of LCD-based Digital Signage products.

Allan R. Lamberti, Vice President & General Manager of TOA Electronics, Inc. stated, “This market segment is expected to reach $13 billion by 2010. TOA dealers are key players in this arena and it is a natural fit for TOA to offer our dealers these products.�

All of the Digital Signage products offered by TOA are designed with simplicity in mind. With easy-to-use software, content can be quickly loaded and customized. Remote control over the internet or LAN/WAN can also be provided through select systems. The product design itself is clean and functional to provide maximum utility with minimum distraction. All of these products are assembled in ISO-9001 certified factories and carry a two year warranty.

Electronic Press Kit

MUSKEGON, MI─ The first of its kind training opportunity is open to all church technicians and musicians seeking the finest in-depth technology training available in the areas of audio, musicianship, lighting, recording, and media presentation. The Worship Arts Technology Summit will be held September 14 – 18, 2008 in Muskegon, Michigan. All skill levels are welcome as the training will be presented in structured technology tracks, allowing attendees to begin with the basics and build upon them with a series of increasingly advanced class offerings. more