Camden, UK RTS intercom technology is playing an important role in the refurbished master control room (MCR) at MTV’s European headquarters in Camden, North London, which provides switching for three onsite studios and over 50 television channels across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.
Based on a 112-port ADAM (Advanced Digital Audio Matrix) frame, with integral RVON RTS Voice Over Network) VoIP cards, the system is able to connect to desktop panels using Ethernet links, plus three Virtual Keypanels, around the MTV studios complex. more

The EKP 32 CLD, which RTS is introducing at the IBC 2008, is an expansion keypanel for the popular KP 32 CLD keypanel.
Straubing, Germany With the EKP 32 CLD expansion keypanel for the popular KP 32 CLD keypanel, RTS is fulfilling a wish often expressed by customers. Only two rack units in height, the compact expansion keypanel is equipped – like all models in the CLD family – with the Multidirectional Keys that ensure the highest possible degree of user convenience.
With the integration of the expansion keypanel, 32 additional keys become available – a considerable advantage, not just when working on complex productions. To make the use of the device as swift and intuitive as possible in day-to-day practice, all the active talk and listen destinations and functions are displayed in different colors on two 4.9″ color LCDs. Moreover, during productions involving a large number of talk and listen destinations, the various functions can also be sorted by color.
The EKP 32 CLD expansion keypanel is 8.3 centimeters deep and equipped with an integrated power supply.
For more information, visit the RTS Intercom website: www.rtsintercoms.com

Straubing, Germany RTS is proud to introduce the KP 32 CLD Color Display Keypanel at IBC.
With the introduction of the KP 32 CLD, RTS brings to market the flagship product of a new generation of RTS keypanels. This innovative solution addresses both the primary needs and advanced features required by different customers for finer control of keypanel functions. The KP 32 CLD uses two 4.9-inch, full-color LCD displays to provide feature-rich operating functions. The KP 32 CLD also boasts an ergonomic design with a flat front panel that fits flush within a rackmount configuration. more

RTS is pleased to show the DKP 16 CLD Color Display Desktop Keypanel at IBC. The DKP 16 CLD is the desktop member of the CLD color keypanel family from RTS. Like its rackmounted counterpart, the DKP 16 CLD is controlled using a groundbreaking full-color graphic interface.
Straubing, Germany The DKP 16 CLD sports a host of innovative, convenient features that are the new standard among the RTS CLD keypanel family. A USB port, two user-programmable buttons, one-touch listen volume adjustment, and a backlit keypad are just some of the common features that set the CLD family apart. The DKP 16 CLD is designed with a curvaceous housing and compact footprint that sits attractively in desktop configurations. more

Straubing Germany RTS is pleased to launch the TBX-Tribus digital audio interface card at IBC. The new TBX-Tribus digital interface card transmits digital audio and data using multiple ADAM frames, allowing users quick connection of multiple remote intercom systems.
The RTS TBX-Tribus surpasses the Dual Bus Expansion card with superior channel capability and redefined system architecture, thus improving the robustness of the TBX-Tribus-based ADAM system. One card connects up to three ADAM frames, allowing synchronous communication over multiple ADAM frames using a Mesh network structure. Multiple TBX-Tribus cards can be used in an ADAM frame to take complete advantage of the redundancy feature offered for mission-critical communication environments. The TBX-Tribus supports all standard, hot-swappable, and configurable features within the ADAM intercom family and works in both AIO-8 and AIO-16 frame environments with simple software settings via RTS AZedit intercom software. Each card communicates with a backcard in the frame, providing three full-duplex links to transmit digital audio as well as control data over a fiber network. more

Straubing, Germany RTS is proud to show the RVON-16 VoIP Card at IBC.
Like the RVON-8, the RVON-16 is installed into the ADAM intercom frame and provides Voice-Over IP communications for the RTS ADAM intercom product family. The RVON-16 is an integrated solution for connecting custom keypanels to the intercom matrix over standard IP networks by supporting 16 channels of audio IN and OUT. more

September 3, 2008

CEDIA Expo booth #550

VisionArt Galleries Unveils VisionArt® Audio Solutions by Triad Speakers at CEDIA Expo 2008
Collaboration between VisionArt Galleries and Triad Speakers delivers the most complete fine art canvas concealment system on the market today more

Manage Financials With Your Customers
• Make sure your customers sign a contract before you order product or start work.

• Invoice before you start and secure 30 percent payment up-front.

• Collect a second down payment of 30 percent partway through the job.

• Collect a third payment of 30 percent when you’re almost done with the job.

• Collect the final 10 percent payment at the job walk through. more

DENVER, Sept. 3, 2008—More and more custom installers are offering front- projector home theater systems to their customers. To support installers, Capitol Sales Company offers 10 tips for optimal system design and installation.

1.) Bigger Picture and Bigger Sound
Look for opportunities to suggest a room for big impressions. The room should be isolated from noise and distractions with enough space for a ceiling mounted projector, screen, associated equipment and ability to control the light. Make sure your customer understands the benefits and disadvantages of the large image along with how a reflected view through projection is different than a direct view on a flat screen television. more

DENVER, Sept. 3, 2008—Mike Marko from the technical sales and design staff at Capitol Sales Company is the first in the Company to achieve status as a CEDIA certified instructor. This certification enables him to teach CEDIA University Core curriculum comprised of more than 140 courses in five industry-specific colleges. Marko, an employee at Capitol Sales since 2002, was one of a select number of instructors invited by the CEDIA Certified Instructor Action Team to participate in the certification course. more