INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Auralex Acoustics goes on active duty in Iraq in support of the United States Army’s 10th Mountain Division Band. With approximately 40 members, the 10th Mountain Division Band was deployed to Camp Victory, Iraq earlier this year. Auralex Acoustics took on the challenge of assisting the band with occupation and acoustical renovation of its new rehearsal space.

The band’s mission involved transforming an old swimming pool into an acoustically balanced rehearsal facility. The greatest sonic anomaly involved early reflections off the plaster walls surrounding the pool, which is kidney shaped with curved walls, making it difficult to predict the angle of reflections. Sound was reflected in every direction with little attenuation due to the hard wall surfaces. Intelligibility of sound sources was almost completely lost, which resulted in hearing/ear fatigue. more

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 18, 2008—Capitol Sales Company, a national emerging technology distributor, has added Home Automation Inc. (HAI) to compliment its line-up of vendor partners. From home control systems, communicating thermostats and smart light switches to whole-house audio, access control, video surveillance equipment and touchscreen interfaces, HAI’s broad and innovative product line brings even more solutions to installers nationwide. The HAI line also includes software that allows automation system access and control over the Internet. more

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2008 — Pantel (www.panteltv.com), the worldwide leader in outdoor weatherproof TV solutions, is proud to announce that it will feature its new waterproof “Mirror TV� product line at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #S27024 (South Hall). The four new 17-, 20-, 26-, and 32-inch screen sizes will be available via special order in Q4 2008, and are perfect not only for certain outdoor applications, but specifically for indoor applications such as bathrooms, showers, and saunas, as well. more

Simple, repeatable monitoring setup for touring worship band

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL, November 18, 2008 – Brandon Grissom, singer/songwriter and worship leader at Willow Creek Community Church, is solving his group’s complicated monitoring situations with Aviom’s Personal Mixers.

The popularity of Grissom’s worship band has grown in the last five years, and with that growth has come new audio needs. With the experience gained from playing at various houses of worship, Grissom decided upon the use of the Aviom monitor mixing system as part of his band’s monitoring setup. The Aviom system allows Grissom to move from location to location, enjoying simple setup and repeatable monitoring settings. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 18, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of camera control systems, provided Spectrum Sound, a professional audio equipment and services company based in Nashville, Tenn., with a complete WallVIEW CCU H700 high definition video solution for Gladeville Baptist Church, located in Gladeville, Tenn.

The primary purpose of the WallVIEW CCU H700 system installation was to provide image magnification during all aspects of church service, including baptisms, baby dedications, worship songs, sermons and more. more

Straubing, Germany RTS is pleased to announce that its RTS ADAM (Advanced Digital Audio Matrix) intercom system is playing a key role in the presentation areas at BBC Wales. The 80-port system, with seven KP-32 keypanels, allows operators and producers to communicate with each other in the new play-out facility at Broadcasting House in Cardiff, as well around the complex’s control room, television presentation studio and gallery. more

MercyMe Cuts and Runs With Shure Wireless

GREENVILLE, TX, November 6, 2008 — Put something under enough pressure and you never know what will squeeze out. This is especially true in the case of MercyMe, the multiple Dove Award-winning, Grammy-nominated Christian rock band that famously went into production of All That Is Within Me, its latest release, with nary a note written and emerged from the studio three weeks later with a collection of beautifully crafted songs. more

November 17, 2008 – HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – Electrograph Systems, Inc., a leading national distributor of display technology products and services, is giving resellers another opportunity for free education and training with the launch of its new webinar series, which kicks off Thursday, November 20.

The new webinar series will focus primarily on the digital signage market. “Even in a tough economy, digital signage is still expected to be a $2 billion business in 2009, so it’s important that our partners have the information they need to succeed in this market,� said Sam Taylor, president of Electrograph Systems, Inc. “Each webinar session is designed to help resellers assess, sell and install digital signage components, while improving their overall knowledge and, therefore, business potential.� more

Austin, Texas, Nov. 17, 2008 – SI (www.sicreens.com) is proud to announce that it will feature and demonstrate its new award-winning Black Diamond™ projector screen at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan 8-11 alongside Paradigm / Anthem at The Venetian (suites 30-135 and 30-136). more

Alcorn McBride has introduced the V16 Pro, a versatile, frame-accurate show controller for both serial and network devices. Designed for themed entertainment applications, the V16 Pro combines the stability and reliability needed by show professionals with unparalleled connectivity. With 16 serial ports, 16 inputs, 16 outputs, MIDI port and a dual Ethernet interface, the V16 Pro can “talk� to virtually any piece of equipment and can be monitored and programmed from anywhere in the world. more