New South Wales, Australia At Sky Channel, according to Chief Engineer Sam Cannizzaro, their talkback and communications system forms a key cornerstone of the broadcasting service they provide. “Sky Channel pioneered satellite television in Australia. We transmit via satellite to more than 5,000 outlets across Australia and in more than a dozen countries around the world. With these numbers, a comprehensive and reliable talkback system is critical.� He said. more

Sydney, Australia A major new RTS talkback system has been installed at SBS Television by Magna Systems and Engineering.
With studios in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra SBS Television is watched by more than seven million Australians each week and broadcasts a unique mix of Australian-produced and international programs drawn from over 400 national and international sources. more

ASL Group Acquires Naim Audio North America USA Distributor for Naim Audio and NaimNet

Indianapolis, IN (December 18, 2008) – ASL Group, formerly known as Audiophile Systems Ltd, announces they have acquired Naim Audio North America: the distributor for Naim Audio and NaimNet in the USA. This deal strengthens Naim’s foothold in America and gives dealers aligned with ASL more versatility through access to a robust brand synonymous with prestige. more

Nashville Audio Post-Production Facility Unveils New Picture Edit Suite

Franklin, TN—Paragon Studios, an industry leader in audio, broadcast and film post-production, recently put the final touches on its brand new state-of-the-art picture editing suite. This addition creates a multi-faceted studio that now allows for all picture and sound post-production needs to be completed at one single location. more

Miramar, FL—December 18, 2008—SIM2, the Italian manufacturer whose striking high-performance projectors are known worldwide for their pristine video quality, has partnered with Emerging Pictures to bring opera live from the famed La Scala Operahouse, in Milan, Italy, to enthusiasts in Beverly Hills and New York. SIM2 will provide models from its Digital Cinema projector range for these high quality broadcasts of the La Scala Opera season at the Beverly Hills Laemmle Theater and Miller Theater at Columbia University in New York. more

CHICAGO, IL — As HD secures a stronger foothold in the industry as the standard for broadcast productions, Columbia College Chicago’s School of Media Arts decided it was time to add a remote truck with HD capabilities to the college’s curriculum and technology offerings. With this truck being used not only as an educational tool but as an extension of the local ABC affiliate’s remote fleet, optimum equipment performance was essential. The college turned to Gepco to provide interconnect solutions for its truck because of the company’s superior customer support and the dependable operation of its cables. more

A range of features, such as universal input power, Power Factor Correction and optional integration of room correction technology, make the new subwoofer as smart as it is powerful.

For a demo of this and other products, please visit Paradigm’s CES booth in the Venetian Tower 30-133.

TORONTO, CANADA – December 18, 2008 - Paradigm Electronics Inc., an international leader in speaker design and manufacturing, announces shipping of its most powerful and intelligent subwoofer ever: the Signature SUB 25. Recognizing that on-demand power is the essence of subwoofer performance, Paradigm has designed the SUB 25 to effectively harness and optimize AC line current for optimal performance. more

Designed for exceedingly large projectors, plasma displays and other voraciously power-hungry electronics, the new RGPC 1220 and RGPC 1230 units allow installers to avoid plugging 240V electronics products directly into walls.

New Orleans, LA – December 18, 2008 – Richard Gray’s Power Company, LLC (RGPC), announces the addition of the RGPC 1220 and RGPC 1230 to its ever-expanding line of custom installation power management products. Both new models meet dealer demand for power management devices that offer non-sacrificial surge protection and a “blank slate� of on-demand AC power for projectors and plasma displays that require 240V connections. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md. Dec. 18, 2008 — Centronics, Inc. (centronics.com), a leading distributor of audio, video, and accessory products for the residential, commercial, and security markets since 1959, is proud to announce the launch of its new EHD-branded HD FLEX 90 degree pivoting head HDMI cables. The new HD FLEX line is now available with an MSRP range of $39.95 – $69.95. more

Exceptional company growth prompts staff expansion, with four new members added to development, marketing, and sales teams

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – December 18, 2008 – Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of a web-based content management system for the control of digital signage networks, has announced that it has increased subscriptions to the Rise Display Network (RDN) by more than 200 percent during the past year. Strong sales of RDN have prompted the company to expand its marketing and sales staff. more