SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — December 30, 2008 — TecNec, a leading Designer and In-House Manufacturer of Multimedia Digital Cables for the Broadcast and Home Theater Markets, today announced the availability of the new TecNec EZHD Series of WUXGA / HD 15-Pin High Density Cables with Easy Install Disconnects. The EZHD Series is designed to meet today’s high resolution requirements for HD displays and high-end computer graphics while providing a quick and easy installation solution. more

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (Dec. 30, 2008) – Designing versatile and functional A/V solutions for more than 30 years, Premier Mounts (www.premiermounts.com) has expanded its mount portfolio to include motorized lift systems for flat-panel displays. Premier Mounts will introduce the industry’s first fully-integrated motorized lift system at the 2009 CES trade show in Las Vegas (booth #20507). more

B&W launch into a new market and classic products receive a dramatic makeover.

Bowers & Wilkins is at CES 2009 to launch into an exciting new product category, reveal an all new model in the XT Series, and allow visitors the chance to experience the Bowers & Wilkins sound system in the 2009 Jaguar XKR. The B&W booth will also feature the legendary Nautilus™ loudspeaker alongside the flagship of the renowned 800 Series, the 800D. more

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Chicago, IL (December 29, 2008)—Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, has introduced five new premium surge suppressors designed for audio/video applications. The new Platinum and Gold Series A/V Surge Suppressors are designed to provide users with professional-grade surge protection solutions for their valuable A/V components. more

Studio Alfred Klaassen, a post production facility that specializes in 5.1 surround sound for television, cinema and advertising agencies, has upgraded its four Fairlight QDC systems to the new Crystal Core (CC-1) engine.

Based in Amsterdam, the facility was established nearly 30 years ago by Alfred Klaassen with the intention of delivering the highest quality audio to help clients communicate messages, atmosphere and add layers of meaning to pictures. Studio Alfred Klaassen has a strong reputation for excellence, which is driven by a desire to stay one step ahead when it comes to the latest technology. more

New Fire-Resistant CL3-Rated Cable Approved for In-Wall and Between-Floor Use in Residential and Commercial Installations

CES ’09, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2009 — Lenbrook America, exclusive U.S. importer of QED, the leading British specialist cable brand, is pleased to announce the introduction by QED Cables of QED Professional Silverline Five loudspeaker cable, ideal for use as a speaker cable in walls and between floors, at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. more

Sleek New Look Adds Designer-Friendly Color, Expands Dealer Selection and Customer Choice, and Complements Original Finish in Aluminum

CES ’09, LAS VEGAS Jan. 8, 2009 — Salamander Designs, Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of modern furniture, seating and mounting products for Home Theater and A/V entertainment systems, has announced that its new premium flat-panel TV Mounts will also be available in a sophisticated Black Graphite finish, at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show. more

Long Beach, CA – December 2008… Located on the hugely popular Pine Avenue “restaurant row” just north of the Shoreline Village area that serves as the focal point for the area’s tourists, Sergeant Pepper’s Dueling Piano Café entertains its visitors with sing-along, belly aching laughter that is completely request driven, and riddled with adult humor and audience participation. Guests fill out a request and send it up to one of the talented pianists, each of whom knows hundreds of songs. From there, anything goes! An intimate room with a small stage, the venue recently opened and, at its entertainment core, is a sound reinforcement system from the D.A.S. Audio Variant catalog. more

WEST CHESTER, PA—Aviom has announced the release of a major firmware upgrade for its Pro64® Series of digital snake and audio networking products. The software release, which is available for free download from Aviom’s website, www.aviom.com, includes support for m-control™ for Yamaha® digital consoles. With m-control, a user has direct access to the preamp settings on Aviom’s 6416m Mic Input Modules from the user interface of most Yamaha digital consoles outfitted with a 6416Y2 A-Net® Interface Card. more

A recent Electro-Voice XLC sound system installation by Louisiana-based Gulf Coast Sound (GCS) and consultants Acoustic Dimensions (Dallas, Texas) at the Cajundome in Lafayette, La. stands out at the end of a stellar year for Electro-Voice arena and stadium installs.

The 12,086-seat Cajundome is the Lafayette area’s premiere venue for regional and national concert tours, the Louisiana State Boys Basketball Tournament, and also serves as the home for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s men and women’s basketball teams. more