Mountain View, California – August 2008 – Stewart Audio introduces the AV50, an economical and versatile power amplifier further expanding our offering of ½ racks solutions. The AV-50 is a two channel, class AB power amplifier, designed to drive both 4 & 8 Ohm outputs at 50W and 25W respectively. This compact ½ rack package weighs less than 3 lbs and is convection cooled, requiring no external fan. The AV-50 may be rack mounted, pole mounted (horizontal or vertical) or attached behind flat panel displays. The flexible mounting options make it ideal for hospitality applications, boardrooms and classrooms with AV projection systems. more

Brea, CA – August 2008… Altinex, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of Modular AV Signal Management Solutions™, proudly introduces the new MT107-500 Universal Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher. Designed to make the installation of twisted pair matrix switchers easy and intuitive, the new MT107-500 is highly configurable and is the only twisted pair matrix switcher system in its class that fits into an astonishingly compact 4RU form factor. more

Orlando, FL—August 2008—A new HDMI-extending solution from Florida’s Tributaries® Cable, the leader in high-value, high-performance cables and accessories for custom home audio and home-theater installations, sets a new standard for performance. Tributaries’ new HXMini5 can send fully high-definition HDMI video with audio more than 300 feet (100 meters) with no loss of video quality or A/V reliability, and does so while retaining full compatibility with the latest HDMI standard, v1.3. more

Miramar, FL—August 2008—SIM2 USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Marketing, effective immediately. Jim Ribail leads a team of seasoned veterans who will represent SIM2 in states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

“SIM2 chose Ambassador Marketing for its strong relationships in the Pacific Northwest,” said Charlie Boornazian, SIM2’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “This region shows tremendous growth potential, and we felt that Jim’s team was best suited to tap this market for us. We are pleased to have them on board and look forward to sharing in their success.” more

Analog Way, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative image converters and presentation switchers organized in July a new session of its training program Analog Days and welcomed customers from different European and Middle Eastern countries to offer them a training session focusing on Soft Edge Blending. more

BEIJING, CHINA, AUGUST 28, 2008 – The recent broadcast of the 2008 Beijing Olympics went off without a hitch, thanks to an array of equipment from Anton/Bauer, the world’s premier provider of professional camera batteries, chargers, lighting and other key mobile power equipment. more

N. Reading, MA — Four new CM Series loudspeakers offer more choice to customers who desire stylish looks without comprising on performance. A seriously grown-up three-way floorstander, a larger stand-mount model, a new center channel and the range’s first dedicated subwoofer join the three speakers already available, while a stunning polished black gloss finish offers a fresh new look. more

N. Reading, MA—The affordable 600 Series from Bowers & Wilkins, British maker of widely admired high-performance loudspeakers, has been an unqualified success since its introduction among customers and critics alike. Now the popular 600 Series family adds a new subwoofer, the ASW 610XP, that delivers reference performance from an amazingly compact, high-value design. more

HADLEY, MA-Where can you find knowledgable sales people and audio rigging hardware that combines safety with simplicity? Mike Akrep, president of Polar Focus Audio Rigging, says that “Audio rigging should be as easy as putting a mic on a mic stand.” With designs and products from Polar Focus, it is as close as can be! The latest edition of the Polar Focus Product Catalog only begins to describe the Best Value, the Best Products, and the Best Service in professional audio rigging. You can see the full catalog at www.polarfocus.com. Call Polar Focus and get all the help you need to complete your professional audio rigging installation or portable system from experienced audio professionals who understand the challenges you face. For the best value, Turnkey Audio Rigging Systems from Polar Focus can provide the complete scope from the roof attachment down to the eyebolts into your loudspeakers, and everything in between. more

At Orlando’s Summit Church, leveraging culture is a means to fulfilling its mission, and thus a typical service pulses with rock styles echoing Aimee Mann and Radiohead, yet with lyrics often borrowed from pre-modern hymns. The unique mix is delivered with full impact by a Meyer Sound self-powered loudspeaker system designed and installed by the Orlando office of Pro Sound. more