The voice of a nation changed history last month. As America tuned in to eagerly await the results, broadcasters stayed connected with RTS Intercom to ensure realtime communication.
New York, NY In this year’s election 126 million Americans turned out to vote; the most in history. The television audience was assuredly massive as well, which meant that national broadcasters had to be ready for seamless, split-second updates during the entire night. That level of coordination is only possible with a state-of-the-art communications system- such as with RTS Digital Matrix Intercom. more

Cleveland State University (Cleveland, Ohio) recently installed a new Electro-Voice XLD sound system in its Walter B. Waetjen Auditorium. Now audiences for the wide variety of speakers, chamber musicians, and jazz ensembles that frequent the auditorium are enjoying audio quality worthy of the space’s stunning design. more

Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville, MN has raised the bar for house of worship sound, thanks to a new Electro-Voice XLC sound system in their 2,500-seat worship center. more

Brea, CA – December 2008… Altinex, recognized globally as a leading manufacturer of Modular AV Signal Management Solutions™, is pleased to introduce the CP451-008 Wireless Touchscreen Controller. Ideal for a great many applications including multimedia control systems, general computing, and real-time data terminals, the new CP451-008 runs an embedded Windows® XP operating system and accurately senses touch from a finger, stylus, pen, pencil, gloved finger, or other tool—making it an ideal solution for a myriad of PC-based control systems. Small, lightweight, and powerful, the CP451-008 can easily be carried from room to room and used to control several devices on one or more wireless networks. more

Broadcasters, Theatrical Venues and Churches Turn to Digital Wireless Intercom Solution

ALAMEDA, CA, DECEMBER 11, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems, a Vitec Group brand, is pleased to announce that this year, companies across a diverse range of media fields have made the CellCom® digital wireless system an essential part of their operations. Impressed by the system’s clarity, reliability and ease of integration, a U.S. weather network, two live performance centers, a church and a medical equipment manufacturer were among the record number of customers that installed CellCom in their facilities this year. more

SHURE SHARES SPOTLIGHT IN MEMORABLE 2008 CMA MOMENTS

NASHVILLE, TN, December 9, 2008 — Time is remembered in various ways — with a wink of an eye, longing for the past, and in the case of the 2008 Country Music Association Awards, certainly as indelible for Shure endorser Brad Paisley, who made it two in a row as the event’s chosen male vocalist of the year. Co-hosting the awards show at the Sommet Center with Carrie Underwood, Paisley also took home the evening’s best video award for “Waitin’ on a Woman” (featuring Andy Griffith), and kicked off the program with “Start a Band,” a duet with Keith Urban, using Shure UR2/SM58 and UR2/KSM9 wireless microphones, respectively. more

JUANES EARNS FIVE TROPHIES, OPENS LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS WITH JOHN LEGEND

HOUSTON, TX, December 10, 2008 — Shure endorser Juanes was the big winner at this year’s Latin Grammy Awards, bowing five times as the recipient of awards for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Album, and Short Form Music Video. Joined by R&B singer John Legend, the Colombian rocker additionally more

Middleton, WI— Intelix, a leading manufacturer of audio/video distribution products, recently partnered with J.P. Mazzeo Associates for sales representation in Upstate New York.

“We are extremely excited to partner with J.P. Mazzeo,� explains Cameron Smith, Intelix Sales and Marketing Manager. “Their extensive sales and marketing experience, great customer relationships, and proactive attitude make them an ideal channel partner in unique Upstate New York market.� more

HAYWARD, Calif. — Dec. 11, 2008 — Wohler Technologies Inc. today announced that mobile production company Game Creek Video has installed VMDA-SUM8 analog/digital summing audio monitors in the company’s new Liberty HD two-truck mobile television production unit. Rolled out in August, just in time for the college football season on ESPN/ABC, Liberty HD relies on six VMDA-SUM8 units for flexible monitoring and mixing of intercom aux inputs. more

Inspired storytelling, superior HDTV production values, and prudent budgeting are essential elements in the competitive world of producing innovative programming for today’s cable networks. For Varuna Entertainment, achieving these goals is made easier by using Canon’s XH G1 HD Camcorders to capture dramatic, challenging, and often dangerous footage for two of their latest cable “reality� series.
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