RTS integrated intercom technology is playing a major part in the newly upgraded East of England Production and Innovation Center (EPIC) in Norwich, which is ranked among the best equipped independent broadcast production and training centers in Europe. Housed in the former Anglia Television studios center EPIC now offers full high definition (HD) studio and post-production facilities, with the RTS Cronus system giving complete communications around the building. more

─New SW1112 Ideal for Use with Smaller, Full-Range Speakers─

BUENA PARK, Calif.─Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. announces the delivery of its new Installation Series subwoofer, Model IS1112. Ideal for smaller, full-ranged IS models, Yamaha IS1112W is the perfect subwoofer to achieve naturally extended low-end response in models used for primary delivery. The Yamaha IS Speaker Series has achieved much success in installations requiring seamlessly-integrated hardware, meeting the expectations of contractors and end users requiring superior audio quality, and ease of installation and system design. more

- Science Classes Use Hitachi Interactive Whiteboards to Enhance Teaching Materials and Learning Objects -

Professors at the University of Idaho have chosen Hitachi interactive whiteboards in a move that greatly enhances the school’s science class and laboratory teaching technology. Purchased through Troxell Communications, the school utilizes the FXDUO-77 model StarBoard along with the award winning Hitachi CP-A100 3LCD projector as part of the Hitachi CP-A100+FXDUO bundle. more

Extron Electronics is pleased to introduce the MPX Plus 866 A ProDSPâ„¢ Media Presentation Matrix Switcher, a revolutionary new multi-format matrix switcher with integrated audio digital signal processing. The MPX Plus 866 A is the A/V industry’s first matrix switcher to combine VGA, video, and audio signal routing with ProDSP, a powerful audio processing platform based on a 32/64-bit floating point DSP engine. ProDSP offers an extensive selection of audio DSP tools designed to facilitate audio system design, configuration, and commissioning. ProDSP is configured and managed through Extron’s unique DSP Configurator Software, which provides an intuitive Graphical User Environment for full control and management of audio DSP functions. Available for immediate delivery, the MPX Plus 866 A is an ideal one-box solution for complete audio and video integration that simplifies system requirements, expedites installation, and saves money. more

Royal Palm Beach, FL – December 2008… After struggling with a sound reinforcement system that was under capacity for the size of its sanctuary, the management of Christ Fellowship Church, Royal Palm Campus decided the time had come to act upon the matter. The non-denominational Church, which has four campuses plus online worship, is guided by Senior Pastor Dr. Tom Mullins. Following a protracted search for a viable solution that would complement a contemporary, music-driven worship format where video plays a dominant role in its services; the Church selected a line array system from Greensboro, NC-based WorxAudio Technologies. more

December 8, 2008 – HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – Amid blizzard-like economic conditions, Electrograph Systems, Inc. is spreading holiday cheer with the introduction of its “12 Days of Christmas 12 Ways to Save and Win� promotion, which begins today and runs through December 23, 2008.

Each day during the 12 Days promotion, Electrograph will feature one of its top display vendors and announce a special deal from that manufacturer, which is valid for that day only. Reseller partners will be notified about this special deal via a daily email announcement. more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 8, 2008) – Vaddio, the leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of specialty PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, appoints prodyTel Distribution and Videnda Distribution as key distributors for Germany and Ireland respectively. more

BUENA PARK, Calif.─Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. (YCAS) pulled out all stops when it brought key dealers, contractors and end users to the Cerritos Performing Arts Center for two-day demonstrations of NEXO line arrays including GEO T, GEO D, GEO S8 and the new GEO S12 Series. The demonstrations were held in mid-November at the performing arts venue located in Cerritos, California. “Speakers were powered by the new Yamaha and NEXO NXAmp as well as Yamaha Tn amplifiers and also included a preview of the new Yamaha SB168-ES Stage Box. more

Making a stellar grand appearance at the 60th prime time Emmy Awards, American Hi Definition, Inc. powered the stage with the Christie Roadster 3-chip DLP(r) projectors and the Christie Vista Spyder for the star-studded event. Nearly a month away from celebrating its first birthday, the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE played host to the prestigious TV awards gala, charting a milestone on its diamond anniversary. more