CHATSWORTH, CA – Integrating computer, legacy and digital devices is easy with Gefen’s new Audio/Video Scaler Pro with Amplifier. This rack-mountable scaler works with today’s popular interfaces, performs seamless source switching, and up-scales video to 1080p full HD while supporting audio amplification. The built-in audio amplifier makes this product ideal for presentations, board rooms and similar environments where multiple A/V sources can be accommodated with a one-box solution. It offers volume control and two 20-watts per channel speaker outputs so users can integrate audio and video equipment conveniently and easily. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.─Back by popular demand, and beginning in January 2009, Yamaha Commercial Audio Training Seminars (YCATS) will offer Digital Sound Reinforcement 101 (DSR101) as part of the course selection now offered throughout the year both regionally and at the Buena Park, CA headquarters. The two-day class, which was instituted about two years ago, will provide complete audio system design and networking solutions. Sponsored in part by Shure Microphones, the seminar will focus on set up techniques ranging from microphones to large scale speakers. Topics include: gain construction, attenuator settings, SPL estimation, spec analysis, using Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, NEXO and Shure products. more

– Neumann College Utilizes Hitachi StarBoards for Professor and Student Education. –

Dedicated to providing students and professors with the best tools in a quest for higher education, Neumann College in Aston, Pennsylvania has purchased Hitachi StarBoards for multiple computer labs on campus. The StarBoards were sold through Troxell Communications. Neumann has installed Hitachi FXDUO77 interactive whiteboards, as well as award winning Hitachi CP-A100 3LCD projectors as part of the Hitachi CP-A100+FXDuo Bundle. more

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 10, 2008—Capitol Sales Company continues to drive strong double-digit growth in spite of the challenging U.S. economic forecast. During the month of October, Capitol Sales witnessed a company-wide record for the highest monthly revenue in its 32-year history.

“Our dealers are paying attention to the economic environment like everyone is,� said Curt Hayes, President and Chief Financial Officer. “But they are being smart and strategic about how they place orders and how they maximize all that we offer them as a distribution partner. One of our strong focus areas is to build even stronger relationships with our key vendors. That allows us the opportunity to take advantage of special purchase arrangements available on behalf of our dealers. Every day, we evaluate the best deals to offer our partners.� more

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – [November 6, 2008] – Electronics manufacturer Audio Authority announced Thursday that Staub Electronics will provide Canadian distribution for the 32-year-old manufacturer’s line of Custom Integration products, which includes switching, distribution, extension, and signal conversion products. more

AdderView CATxIP 1000 Provides SMBs with ultimate Control and
Flexibility of their IT Systems

NEWBURYPORT, MA – Nov. 10, 2008 – Adder, a leading developer of KVM switches, extenders and KVM over IP solutions, today announced the launch of the AdderView CATxIP 1000. The AdderView CATxIP 1000 is a high density, small form factor KVM switch that provides local, remote and global access for users who need to control multi-platform operating systems and hardware. The CATxIP 1000 combines USB console support, global IP access and a full professional KVM feature set to create a truly modern KVM switching solution delivering high quality video and CD quality audio. more

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (11/10/08) — Onkyo Professional has announced that it is now shipping a new THX Ultra2 Plus AV Preamplifier/Processor with built-in ISF video calibration, its first Blu-ray Disc Player, and a 1080p Upscaling SACD and DVD Audio/Video Player. These products are engineered to deliver top performance in production studios and advanced systems integration applications. more

CARSON CITY, Nev., Nov. 10, 2008 — Wisdom Audio (www.wisdomaudio.com), the leader in planar magnetic technologies, is proud to announce that its new L150i reference line source in-wall speaker system is now shipping. Launched to rave reviews during the recent 2008 CEDIA Expo, the L150i is the tallest line source within the new multi award-winning Sage Series. The L150i will also make its debut at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan 8-11 at The Venetian, booth 30-235. more

Pro16® System Delivers Better Audio for South Africa’s Annual Event

GREYTOWN, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 — More than 60,000 men from all over South Africa gathered for Mighty Men 2008, one of the country’s largest Christian events, to listen to Angus Buchan, farmer, writer and missionary of Shalom Ministries. Housed in the largest outdoor tent in the world, the theater-in-the-round stage presentation offered unique challenges for the technical staff trying to make a connection between those onstage and the audience. Aviom’s Pro16® system solved a major feedback problem for the minister and the six-member house band at the event, keeping communication and monitoring clear while not interfering with the front-of-house mix. more

Pro16® System Delivers Better Audio for South Africa’s Annual Event

GREYTOWN, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 — More than 60,000 men from all over South Africa gathered for Mighty Men 2008, one of the country’s largest Christian events, to listen to Angus Buchan, farmer, writer and missionary of Shalom Ministries. Housed in the largest outdoor tent in the world, the theater-in-the-round stage presentation offered unique challenges for the technical staff trying to make a connection between those onstage and the audience. Aviom’s Pro16® system solved a major feedback problem for the minister and the six-member house band at the event, keeping communication and monitoring clear while not interfering with the front-of-house mix. more