SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Housing 12 different drum kits in one room is a loud endeavor, which is why Yamaha Corporation snared Auralex Acoustics (AES Booth 301), the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, to assist with its Drum Showroom’s acoustical issues.

The space, located in the Yamaha Artist Services facility includes its Artist Relations Drum and Snare Showrooms along with a world-class recording studio, used for drums and guitars. Reserved for the Yamaha’s elite artists, and only available via appointment, the audio quality of the studio as well as the showroom needed to be top-notch in order to showcase the range in sounds of the drum kits on display, in addition to being used as an in-house R&D facility for new and upgraded drum and guitar products. more

Sight & Sound Theatres has selected ten Robert Juliat Super Korrigan followspots for its new venue in Branson, Missouri. A Christian theater company based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Sight & Sound Theatres(tm) is well known for its multimedia stage productions with Biblical themes. more

At the convention this month speeches were given, candidates were nominated, and history was made all while the country watched live. Each election year the party conventions grow more connected, and that is thanks in no small part to RTS Digital Matrix Intercom.
St Paul, Minnesota This election year, several major US broadcast networks entrusted RTS to deliver communication to their production teams in realtime across the entire country during the convention. One major news network used RTS to establish a remote connection from Washington DC to St Paul via RVON-8 VoIP interface for ADAM to RVON-I/O Analog VoIP interface. This method allowed them to connect KP-32 Classic keypanel users in Washington to on-site crew members in St. Paul as seamlessly as if they were there. more

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia outfitted their Cardiac Catheterization Lab with a state-of-the-art intercom system from RTS Digital Matrix and Telex RadioCom. A Cardiac Catheterization Lab, or Cath Lab, is a specially equipped examination room designed for performing coronary catheterizations; a minimally invasive procedure that can diagnose or treat heart conditions.
With such a delicate procedure, effective communication is absolutely essential. Everyone involved in the process; doctors, nurses, technicians, and other staff, must be able to contact each other clearly and reliably at all times. That is why the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia chose a digital matrix system from RTS with wireless components from Telex RadioCom. Each of the four control rooms is fitted with a Telex RadioCom BTR-700 wireless base station and a RTS KP-12LK 12-position keypanel. The KP-12LK is used by the nurses so they can speak to each other in their respective cath labs. RKP-4 4-channel wireless beltpacks by RTS were used to facilitate wireless communication, as well as Telex TR-700 wireless beltpacks and PH-88R single-sided lightweight headsets. more

Sept. 29, 2008: NOVI, Mich. – Time limits and exchange policies of the government’s TV Converter Box Coupon Program make quick brand information essential to consumers. That’s why Detroit-based online electronics retailer Solid Signal launched the first online converter box comparison matrix. The online matrix is designed to provide vital information on converter boxes and their attributes so consumers can redeem their coupons quickly, easily and wisely. more

Fresno, CA, September 29, 2008 – Fresno State University’s Athletics kicks off its football season with RF transmitters and receivers provided by RF Central, a leading digital microwave technology provider. In capturing the entire action of the games taking place within the University’s stadium, Fresno State University’s Athletics is using two of RF Central’s NLL-II portable digital microwave links. more

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. — Sep. 25, 2008 — coolux Media Systems today announced the release of Pandoras Box Media Server software, version 4.1. This newly enhanced version of the company’s award-winning real-time 3-D compositing and rendering system is equipped with a series of added features that extend users’ power and flexibility in live video playback applications. Among the additions to the software’s robust feature set is the latest Pandoras Box (PB) Warp Engine, video processing capability with field- and frame-blending, and new HD and SD de-interlacing options on the system’s ultra-low-latency HD/SD-SDI input cards. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.─ For one of their largest annual fundraising events, the San Diego Zoo tapped Special Event Audio Services of Oceanside, California to handle audio production. There were special concerns about the volume level coming out of the world renowned Zoo special events area since the famous Old Globe Theatre is just a few hundred yards away. For this event in prior years, the previous production company actually went to the trouble of installing a small speaker under every table. more

Middleton, WI—Intelix, a leading manufacturer of audio/video distribution products, recently announced the addition of Sterling Glass to their Application Engineering and Design Team.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Sterling to the Intelix family,� explains Cameron Smith, Intelix National Sales and Marketing Manager “He comes to us with an extensive technical background, including several years experience in video editing and production.� more

And the winners are: Coemar’s heroic Infinity Wash XL and ParLite Led lights, which took the stage — and sets — aiming to please serious music fans who crave the very best in live-night entertainment. Emanating from the monumental Paramount Studios, the 2008 MTV Music Awards show, hosted by Russell Brand, called for old-time/new-time cinematic pop. more