MORGANVILLE, N.J. ― Dec. 9, 2008 ― Aurora Multimedia Corp., a leading provider of IP-based control systems, processors, and touch panels for A/V systems, today announced that it is now shipping the V-Tune Pro HDâ„¢, the latest in the company’s long history of high- performance TV tuners. The new V-Tune Pro HD delivers a total tuning solution for any integrated system, whether it requires legacy NTSC tuning or ATSC/QAM capability. The new tuner is also LAN addressable and IPTV ready, capable of decoding MPEG2, MPEG4, and H.264. more

Electrosonic, Inc. has been a key player in the multi-million-dollar renovation of the Museum of Tolerance/Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles. Among the improvements made by Electrosonic was the installation of a 308-channel Iosono sound system in the Peltz Theater — the first theatre installation of its type in the US –, extensive AV support for a new exhibit depicting Simon Wiesenthal’s Vienna office and the upgrading of many other exhibits and interactive displays. more

PETALUMA, Calif. — Dec. 09, 2008 — Furman, a world-leading provider of power management solutions, today announced that its AC-215 and Elite-15 i have been chosen by leading installer R2W to protect and optimize the performance of A/V components in the new Las Vegas facility for International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a designer and manufacturer of computerized gaming machines. more

~ Neutrik Donates Several of its Connector Products to Floating Stage Company~

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Having conquered the theatre on land, Neutrik recently turned to the sea to become product sponsors for the Caravan Stage Theatre Company, a floating theater production company that recently concluded its Fall 2008 tour of coastal Greece and the Greek Islands.

The Caravan Stage Theatre has a 38-year history of bringing provocative, groundbreaking contemporary theatre to audiences in North America and abroad. The Fall 2008 Coastal Greece and Greek Island’s Tour took the floating theater, the ship, the AMARA ZEE, and the new play, “UTOPIAN FLOES,” to 15 venues throughout the region. As Caravan Stage Company’s Tom Richmond explains, performing on a ship poses some unique connectivity challenges. more

Middleton, WI- Intelix LLC, U.S. manufacturer of audio/video equipment and software, recently announced the release of the DIGI-HDMI-IR, a professional-grade twisted pair extender which distributes HDMI and IR signals up to 150 feet.

The Intelix DIGI-HDMI-IR provides guaranteed extension of HDMI and IR signals up to 150 feet over standard Cat 5e or Cat 6. The unit supports standard HDTV resolutions, and is HDMI 1.3, 1080p, and HDCP compliant.

In addition, the DIGI-HDMI-IR features ESD protection, thereby safeguarding expensive source and destination equipment, and diagnostic LEDs on both the send and receive units. The system is powered on the destination side. more

Adder Joins Crestron Integrated Partner Program

NEWBURYPORT, MA – Dec. 9, 2008 – Adder, a leading developer of KVM switches, extenders and KVM over IP solutions, today announced its inclusion into the Crestron Integrated Partner Program. Crestron, the world’s premier provider of advanced control and automation solutions will seamlessly integrate with Adder’s KVM and extension solutions to bring a higher level of audio and video quality to facilities where audio and video clarity is important. more

Further advancing Harman HiQnet™ audio network configuration and control protocol, Harman Professional today launchedHiQnet System Architect™ Version 1.9, a free download which delivers a host of new features including network troubleshooting tools, file compression and management and advanced control panel customization, to name just three. According to Rick Kreifeldt, Vice President, Harman Professional Systems Development & Integration Group (SDIG), today’s introduction comes just as
the community of registered HiQnet System Architect users exceeds 20,000. more

Morgan Hill, CA (December 9, 2008) — The Optimum Series subwoofers from Velodyne Acoustics, the world’s leading manufacturer of powered subwoofers, offer a new level of simplicity and ease-of-use to provide the ultimate bass performance. With immediate visual feedback from the Optimum subs, in a beautiful contoured cabinet, the user can easily and quickly balance the subwoofer and adjust for any source material. The Optimum Series replaces the successful SPL-R Series and each model in the series is 3 dB louder than its predecessor. more

Kansas City, MO – December 2008 … Avlex Corporation, the name audio professionals turn to for world-class wireless technology and microphones, proudly introduces the new Superlux PRA-116B shotgun microphone. Featuring exceptional sound quality, a compact, lightweight form factor, and an included camera shoe shockmount adapter, the new PRA-116B is a cost effective solution for any SNG (satellite news gathering), ENG (electronic news gathering), broadcast, video, or film audio application. more

Rise Vision digital signage software and NEC hardware are bundled together in a discounted package designed for easy resale via Ingram Micro, Synnex, and Tech Data

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – December 9, 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 partnered with NEC Display Solutions to create a bundled digital signage solution targeted for IT integrators. This bundle streamlines sales by including all of the elements needed for a turnkey digital signage installation, including Rise Vision’s SaaS content management solution, the Rise Display Network; a media player; cables; and NEC mounting hardware. Designed for simple installations in hospitals, universities, banks and corporate lobbies, the bundled solution is sold via a single SKU from major resellers Ingram Micro (N85506, N85507, N85508, N85509), Synnex (NEC-BD-1001, NEC-BD-1002), and Tech Data (78798G, 78799G). more