As the world’s top athletes compete in Beijing this summer, audio distribution systems from Peavey MediaMatrix® are providing audio networking and sound reinforcement for the 2008 Olympic Games at several major sports venues across China.

Peavey MediaMatrix NION® Series processing nodes—bundled with NWare™ software, the modern industry-standard software for audio and communications system design—are tasked with distributing the event announcements and background music for Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium, where the men’s USA Team will be led by NBA stars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, and the Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court, which will host world-class competitors such as Venus and Serena Williams. more

(August 13, 2008) Bluffdale, Utah, USA — Listen Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of EGLE Marketing, as the representative firm for Eastern Canada.

Gaetan Laniel owner of EGLE Marketing brings a wealth of sales and technical experience to the partnership. Commenting on the partnership, Laniel said, “I am pleased to be adding Listen to our line card. I truly understand what it takes to be successful in the audio market from both the manufacturer’s and dealer’s perspectives.� more

SYLMAR, Calif. — Aug. 13, 2008 — DNF Controls today announced that Déc.Imagem, S.A., a Portuguese broadcast and A/V systems integrator and distributor, will be representing DNF Controls products across Portugal. With a history spanning nearly six decades in the industry, Déc.Imagem is well-positioned to provide knowledgeable sales, integration, and support services for the complete line of DNF Controls systems. more

NASHVILLE, TENNESEE, AUGUST 13, 2008— Ever since being introduced to Aviom’s Personal Mixers, Nashville-based rock band Jars of Clay has been touring the world, making Aviom’s Pro16® monitor mixing and audio distribution gear a regular part of its audio toolkit. This year, as the summer touring season heats up, Aviom products will travel with the band from city to city as part of the Music Builds Tour, a traveling festival that raises money and awareness for Habitat for Humanity. The event will kick off on August 21 in Detroit, MI and will conclude in Denver, CO on October 12. more

Toronto, Canada, August 11, 2008—Sound Ideas, the world’s largest publisher of professional sound effects for the broadcast and post-production markets, is making its new Ultimate SFX Collection available on Avastor HDX800 Triple Interface Hard Drives. more

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Inertial-ultrasonic virtual camera tracking offers unique solution for pre-visualization of virtual content in real-time, at production resolution

Los Angeles, CA, SIGGRAPH — August 11, 2008 — InterSense Incorporated, a market leader in precision motion technology, today announced its IS-900 VCam(TM) Virtual Camera Tracking System, a precision, inertial-ultrasonic virtual camera tracking system for use in the pre-visualization of virtual content. Combining InterSense’s industry leading motion tracking technology with powerful virtual production software, the new system enables producers of animated & 3D feature film, game and video to increase productivity, streamline workflow and lower production costs. more

Toronto, Canada, August 13, 2008 – 3G Wireless, utilizing Nucomm equipment, recently served as the national broadcast feed provider covering all of the action taking place on and off the field for the 2008 Pepsi Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game, involving the MLS All Stars and the West Ham United of the English Premier League. To capture all of the game highlights for the ESPNHD channel in live HD, 3G Wireless employed two of Nucomm’s CamPac 2 transmitters and two of its Newscaster DR diversity receivers with great results. more

Company Comes to Market with New Projectors and Digital Signage Products

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA, August 13, 2008 – Vivitek Corporation today made its formal announcement of entry into the growing marketplace for high-quality signage, visual display, and professional presentation products. The company, based in Southern California, has already begun shipping its first line of DLP projectors and flat screen digital signage offerings. Vivitek has taken a unique industry position of offering only the best-of-breed technology in each category. Its projector line products are all equipped with Texas Instruments’ exclusive DLP technology, and its digital signage products will all display in LCD technology only. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 13, 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, announced it will exhibit the latest in camera control technology at IBC 2008, at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam, September 12-16, 2008, booth 11.B80. The broadcasting and media event brings over 1,300 leading industry manufacturers and specialist suppliers from around the globe. more