Salt Lake City, Utah – Lexicon®, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), today announced its software update version 3.0.0.7 for the PCM96. The new software version underscores Lexicon’s commitment to provide PCM96 users with new functionality and increased DAW support, along with enhancements to improve software performance and make the system more stable and reliable. Featuring a wide array of rich, complex reverb algorithms with related delays and effects, the single rack-space PCM96 integrates seamlessly into the modern studio as a control-only DAW insert or FireWire streaming hardware plug-in. more

IRVINE, Calif., November 25, 2008 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality, high-definition presentation and display products, today announced the appointment of Akihiro “AK� Kambara as vice president of its Presentation Products Division, managing all marketing and sales activities for its projectors, data walls and flat panel LCD display products in the United States and Central America. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.-Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. (YCAS) has announced the appointment of Jacob (Jake) Cody to the position of House of Worship Marketing Specialist. In his new position, Cody will support the efforts of Dan Craik, House of Worship Marketing Manager and will report directly to YCAS marketing manager, Marc Lopez. The announcement is part of the planned expansion of the department directly responsible for all product marketing activities in support of dealers and customers within the houses of worship market.

As marketing specialist, Cody’s responsibilities will include the organization and coordination of trade show and conference logistics for YCAS events and market research including the facilitation of marketing and promotions specifically geared toward this market. more

Kansas City, MO – November 2008 … Avlex Corporation, the name audio professionals turn to for world-class wireless technology and microphones, proudly introduces the new Superlux S125 True Condenser microphone. Featuring a pressure gradient, 0.5-inch shock mounted condenser capsule, high SPL characteristics, a -10 dB pad, a low-cut switch, and conductive shielding to minimize RF (radio frequency) and handling noise, the new Superlux S125 delivers studio caliber qualities in a robust form factor designed for live performance. more

coolux Introduces Special Software Version of Pandoras Box Media Server for Educational Training and Presentation

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. — Nov. 24, 2008 — coolux International today announced the release of a special educational edition of its Pandoras Box real-time compositing media server package. Optimized for use by accredited higher educational establishments, this new software-only version of Pandoras Box gives students and educators access to extraordinarily powerful and flexible 3-D media control, whether for classroom training, student projects, or university theaters. more

Flagship speakers receive update and Legacy products can now be linked

Huntingdon, Cambridge, UK, 24th November 2008 —Meridian Audio Ltd., the British manufacturer of stunningly stylish yet technologically sophisticated digital audio and video systems, has extended its new SpeakerLink single-cable input/output communications protocol to its flagship Digital Active Loudspeaker model, the DSP8000. more

– The CPX4 Features Networking Functionality, Wireless Connectivity And A Short-Throw Lens –

CHULA VISTA, Calif., November 24, 2008 — Designed for portability and reliability with a host of enhanced features, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group today introduced the CPX4 3LCD projector. The new CPX4 projector weighs only 4.1 pounds, yet offers a brightness of 2,000 ANSI lumens and a variety of connectivity options. more

Lexington, Kentucky, November 24, 2008 – Audio Authority Corporation (www.audioauthority.com), a leading provider of Cat 5 extension solutions for custom integration, announces the release of the new Model EDP-11 HDMI version 1.3 Cat 5 Extender System. more

MONTREAL — Nov. 24, 2008 — HaiVision Systems Inc., the world leader in performance video encoding technology, today announced that Rambla has deployed HaiVision’s hai1000 H.264 MAKO-HD encoders/decoders to facilitate real-time high-definition streaming broadcasts over the Rambla Content Delivery Network (CDN). Solution partners included Wowza® Media Systems and its award-winning Wowza Media Server® Pro platform, providing fast, economical, and efficient live Flash® H.264 content delivery, as well as Diginet, Belgium’s lead solution partner for video over IP products. more

Onyx Platinum Phono Cartridge, Academy Sovran Speaker, DSS D-to-A Converter and Lusso Turntable Set Standards for Superb Sound Reproduction

CES ’09, LAS VEGAS Jan. 8, 2009 — Koetsu USA, the U.S. distribution arm of the world-renowned Japanese cartridge manufacturer, introduces into the U.S. market the Koetsu Onyx Platinum Phono Cartridge, Chario Academy Sovran Speaker, Black Note DSS 30 D-to-A Converter, and Montegiro Lusso Turntable, four exceptional audiophile products, at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. more