PETALUMA, Calif. — Dec. 2, 2008 — Furman, a world-leading provider of power management solutions, today announced that 12 of its PL-8 PRO Series II power management solutions are being utilized to protect and minimize downtime in the new digital media system for Minnesota’s Senate Media Services. The system is being used to provide live broadcasts and archive coverage of Senate floor sessions and committee hearings, press conferences, special events, capitol reports, and civic education. more

Chicago, IL (December 4, 2008)–Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, is proud to announce that its AV550SC Backup Power Block for structured wiring installations has been selected as a 2008 Gold CE Pro High-Impact Product of the Year by CE Pro Magazine.

Now in their fifth year, the CHIP Awards honor those products that do the most to enhance dealers’ and integrators’ efficiency, sales performance and margins. “In this tough market, nothing can be better than to find out which products make the biggest positive impact on your peers,� said Jason Knott, editor-in-chief of CE Pro. “The CHIPs are unlike any other awards in the industry. The winners are exclusively nominated by integrators, and really do represent the best among the rank-and-file of custom installation.� more

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. ― Dec. 4, 2008 ― BTX today announced that its patent-pending EXPAND-ON sleeving applicator has been named a finalist in the 2009 Technology InAVation Awards in the category of Most InAVative AV Accessory for commercial and residential applications. Now in its third year, the EMEA+ InAVation Awards recognize and reward the achievements of all those working in the diverse pro AV integration sector. more

Orlando, Florida — Alcorn McBride is now shipping the Digital Binloop HD, a product that provides playback of up to eight HD video channels in only three rack units. Ideal for themed entertainment, museums, and other applications requiring high-resolution video playback, the Digital Binloop HD stores video on CompactFlash so it has no moving parts to wear out and handles video resolutions of 1080i, 720p, 480P/576P, or 480I/576I. The Digital Binloop HD outputs video via HDMI or HD-SDI (SMPTE-292M) with embedded audio. Analog video formats include component (YPbPr) or RGB, with composite Standard Definition monitor output; the unit can offer simultaneous SD and HD monitor outputs. more

Integrated Systems Europe 2009
Feb. 3-5, 2009, Amsterdam, NL
Furman (ELAN/Sunfire)
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Mountain View, California – December 2008 – Stewart audio is pleased to announce the appointment of several new sales representatives across 8 different regions.

In the Western United States, CV Reps/Pacific Coast Visions will be cover Northern California and Northern Nevada, Ellison Northwest will represent Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana; in Southern California and Southern Nevada, Tandem Sales and Marketing. In the heartland, K&R Production’s territory includes Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa; Minnesota, S. Dakota, N. Dakota, and W. Wisconsin are represented by Mitron Marketing. Peregrine Southwest will cover Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. In the Eastern, U.S. Reflex Marketing will cover New York and N. New Jersey; Mainline Marketing represents Florida and the Caribbean. more

Wireless Intercom Helps Streamline Production Workflow at Busy Venue

PORTLAND, OR, DECEMBER 4, 2008 — Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a brand of The Vitec Group, is helping the Portland Opera’s busy staff streamline its production workflow across its multi-venue facility. Crew members use Clear-Com’s CellCom® Digital Wireless communications system, purchased from Hollywood Lights, Inc., at its three performance venues, the 2,992-seat Keller Auditorium, the 880-seat Newmark Theatre and the 178-seat Studio Theatre at the company’s headquarters. more

Eclipse and VoICE systems at heart of multi-station IP-based intercom system

SEVILLE, SPAIN/CAMBRIDGE, UK, DECEMBER 4, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is helping one of Spain’s most prominent public broadcasters connect its local stations in Andalucía. Canal Sur Radio (CSR) has installed a Clear-Com Eclipse Median Digital Matrix intercom system, along with nine 4-way VoICE interface frames, at its Seville headquarters. These are all key components of a massive IP network that provides intercom connectivity to more than 45 local and regional stations. more

Harman Professional today announced the promotion of Bill Raimondi from Market Development Manager, Crown Audio to group-wide Director, Sales U.S. Distribution / Strategic accounts. In this new position Raimondi will manage and direct sales of the U.S. distribution channel and strategic account activity for Harman Professional. Today’s announcement was made by Scott Robbins, Harman Professional Vice President of Sales, to whom Raimondi reports. more

Dec. 5, 2008: ST. LOUIS, Mo. – As people are hooking up their converter boxes to their analog televisions, they are realizing their old-generation antennas aren’t picking up the digital signal. Why? The next story in the DTV conversion saga regards digital antenna reception and ways to enhance it. Antennas Direct announced its latest innovation in DTV reception, the CPA-19 preamplifier. The CPA-19 preamplifier enhances signal strength, prevents signal loss and minimizes disruptions in order to maintain the best in digital picture reliability and consistency. more