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

New York City, USA and Cambridge, England – December 4, 2008
Meridian Audio Ltd – British manufacturer of the finest digital audio and video systems has announced its acquisition of US company Sooloos LLC, the innovative media-server manufacturer. The closing which took place today was for an undisclosed amount. more

The American Institute for Architects of Portland, Oregon is ensuring that any guests needing auditory assistance at events at its new Center for Architecture will have that need met with a Listen Technologies assistive listening system.

The American Institute for Architects chapter in Portland is the 16th largest chapter in the country. Recently the chapter needed a new space where they could bring people together for exhibitions, continuing education, and other functions. more

Rio Rancho, NM – December 2008… Lectrosonics, recognized the world over as a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products, announces a new service policy in order to aid customers with products in the 700 MHz band. The FCC has recently ruled that Part 74 users (auxiliary broadcast devices, including wireless microphones) must vacate this frequency band between 698-806MHz, affecting blocks 27, 28, and 29. more

Reference standard three-chip projection is now available with long distance connectivity.

Miramar, FL—December 5, 2008—SIM2, the Italian manufacturer whose striking high-performance HD home theater projectors are known worldwide for their pristine video and dramatic cabinet designs, delivers a new addition to the award-winning the Grand Cinema C3X Series. SIM2’s C3X LUMIS HOST pairs a reference standard 3-chip DLP® -based projector with a discrete outboard projector control electronics module that connects via SIM2’s proprietary, three-line optical-digital High-Definition Optical Signal Transfer (H.O.S.T.) system, which is able to connect the two over distances up to 750 feet (250m). more

NPi Audio Visual Solutions of Cleveland recently installed a state-of-the-art Electro-Voice XLD line array loudspeaker sound system for the Church of the Open Door in Elyria, Ohio. This new system install was part of a comprehensive plan to improve the church’s ability to communicate more clearly and effectively. The result has been a vast improvement in the sound quality of the church’s worship experiences. The new system is also a money-saving solution for the church, which had for years been renting expensive audio equipment to accommodate the large number of semi-national and national artists who perform in its sanctuary. more

Faith Chapel in Billings, MT recently gave their sanctuary a sonic boost with a state-of-the-art, 32-speaker Electro-Voice XLD sound system. The designed by Jeff Sanderson, Owner and Senior Consultant, OnPoint Designs (Olympia, WA), and installed in August by AGI, Inc (Eugene, OR). more